Bethany Elementary Newsletter
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MR. EANES:
Check out our school website: http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/beth
BE IN THE KNOW! IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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February 3rd, 2017
Weather Hotline:
Read-A-Thon: Our First Annual Bethany Read-A-Thon is in full
In the event of bad
swing! We have seen great success during the first few days and our
weather, please check
students enjoy the extra reading. The read-a-thon will continue
our weather hotline at
through February 14th. Keep earning pledges and keep reading!
336-623-1385 for up to
5th Grade Parents: Bethany Elementary will host a 5th grade pardate closings and delays.
ent night on Wednesday, February 8th at 6pm. We hope all 5th
grade parents will attend as we discuss the upcoming Washington, DC
trip and share information for next year. Rock Middle School will host an Open House for Bethany 5th
graders only on Thursday, February 16th at 6pm.
Love the Bus 2017: Bus Driver Appreciation week is February 13th-17th. Please join our Bethany students and staff in showing support for our drivers this week. Their job is one of the most important as
they are responsible for the safe transportation of our students to and from school. We appreciate all
that they do and definitely couldn’t operate without them. Thank you Bus Drivers!
Lunch Charges: Parents, we have seen a large influx in cafeteria lunch charges. Please stay up to date
with current charges and fees owed to the cafeteria. If you wish to do so, you may still fill out a Free
and Reduced Meal Application online or by filling out a paper copy in the Bethany front office.
Morning Drop-Off: Please remember, only students eating breakfast may enter the building at
7:20am. We’ve had many students entering the building early. Please do not drop off any other students before 7:25am.
Calendar Updates: Please check the Rockingham County Schools website, www.rock.k12.nc.us, for calendar updates due to the most recent weather closings. February 14th will now be a regular student day.
UPCOMING EVENTS
 Wednesday, February 8th—5th Graders Visit
Rock Middle School for tour
 Wednesday, February 8th—5th Grade Parent
Night at Bethany
 Monday, February 13th—Teacher Workday
 Thursday, February 16th—100th Day of School
 Thursday, February 16th—5th Grade Open
house at Rock Middle School
Thank you
Bus Drivers!