Here is the January edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about Winter Concerts, Report Cards, iReady assessments, dates to remember, and more.

Beacon News – January 2025

Beacon Elementary School will dismiss at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20.

School will be closed December 23 - January 3 for winter break. School resumes January 6, 2025.

Wishing everyone healthy, safe, and happy holidays!

Here is the December edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about winter concerts, pajama day, food bowl, and more.

Beacon News – December 2024

Beacon Elementary School will dismiss at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27.

There is no school on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.

Happy Thanksgiving!

There is no school on Monday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day.

Here is the November edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about the Scholastic Book Fair, the Veterans Day assembly, conferences, picture retake day, our updated handbook, dates to remember, and more.

Beacon News – November 2024

Elementary parent/teacher conferences will be held on November 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Schedule a conference appointment in Skyward Family Access by October 30.

Here is the October edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about our new kindergarten tradition, the great pumpkin reading challenge, Halloween, drop off and pick up, lost & found, dates to remember, and more.

Beacon News – October 2024

The Montesano School District is offering the Highly Capable Program for students in grades K-12 for the 2024-25 school year. If you would like to refer your student for evaluation for this program, please fill out this google form by Friday, October 4th. Physical copies of the forms are also available upon request. Referrals turned in after the deadline will be considered for the following year.

WAC definition of Highly Capable:  Students who perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced academic levels when compared with others of their age, experiences, or environments. Outstanding abilities are seen within students’ general intellectual aptitudes, specific academic abilities, and/or creative productivities within a specific domain. These students are present not only in the general populace, but are present within all protected classes.

Addition questions may be directed to Mrs. Aldrich at  jaldrich@monteschools.org.

Here is the September edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about drop off and pick up, absences, celebrations, school pictures, dates to remember, and more.

Beacon News – September 2024

An annual information update must be completed for all students currently enrolled in the Montesano School District. The information update will be available Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 16, 2024. It is critical that you complete all the online forms during this timeframe.

To update your student's information, log in to Skyward Family Access and click on "Annual Student Information Update" to follow the steps. You will be able to see your child’s class placement in Skyward under "Schedule" once the information update is complete.

If you do not have access to a computer, you may access one at Timberland Regional Library or at the Beacon office by appointment. Skyward online forms may not display properly via the Skyward app. We recommend accessing Skyward through a web browser if you choose to do the update on a smartphone or mobile device. If you need Skyward assistance, please email beaconskyward@monteschools.org.

You may also contact the Beacon Elementary office at (360) 249-4528 when the office opens on August 19, 2024.

Here is the August edition of the Beacon Elementary newsletter. Please read it carefully. It contains important back to school details, including information regarding the required annual update, open house, supply lists, transportation requests, arrival/dismissal times, family connection meetings, school safety, and more!

Beacon News - August 2024 - Back to School Information

We look forward to seeing students back at school soon!

The Beacon office is currently closed for summer break. The office will reopen August 19, 2024.

Families should check their emails for back to school information in August. Updates will also be posted on the Beacon website. Any new enrollment applications submitted over the summer will be processed when the office reopens in late August.

Beacon Elementary School will dismiss at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12.

The last day of school is Thursday, June 13. Beacon will dismiss at 10:20 a.m.