Frequently Asked Questions by students:
When does school start and end? When is recess?
School starts at 8:45 and dismisses at 3;15, Mon-Thur.; Friday, 8:45-1:15
Am Kindergarten is 8:45-11:30, M-Th; 8:45-10:50, Fri
PM kindergarten is 12:35-3:15, M-Th; 11:10-1:15, Fri
AM recess: 10:00-10:15, 10:15-10:30
PM recess: 2:15-2:30
School starts at 8:45 and dismisses at 3;15, Mon-Thur.; Friday, 8:45-1:15
Am Kindergarten is 8:45-11:30, M-Th; 8:45-10:50, Fri
PM kindergarten is 12:35-3:15, M-Th; 11:10-1:15, Fri
AM recess: 10:00-10:15, 10:15-10:30
PM recess: 2:15-2:30
Did I get the "Teacher From the Black Lagoon?"
What is my teacher like?
All teachers have their specialties and their personal interests and hobbies that contribute to a strong classroom. You can read about each teacher on our website, by clicking on the "teachers" button below.
All teachers have their specialties and their personal interests and hobbies that contribute to a strong classroom. You can read about each teacher on our website, by clicking on the "teachers" button below.
Who are the other people I need to know?
There are several people you can go to for help:
1. All kids have a 45 minute Physical Education (PE) class during the week with Coach Aaron in addition to the PE your classroom teacher does with you.
1. All kids have a 45 minute Physical Education (PE) class during the week with Coach Aaron in addition to the PE your classroom teacher does with you.
Ms. Donna Pence is our Beverly Taylor Sorensen artist. She partners with the classroom teacher to teach visual art to kindergarten through sixth grade every week. Projects are linked to academic core content requirements, as well as art core content.
Mr. Tim Rausch is our media specialist. He likes to be called, Mr Tim. He teaches library and media skills. By the time you leave Beacon in sixth grade you will be able to use the Microsoft Office Suite and other exciting websites as part of your educational research.
Ms. Maggie Nickerson is our secretary. You can find her in the office. She helps the principal and the teachers with all of the requirements of running a school. And, she also is there if you need help with injuries, attendance, contacting parents/home, or if your parents have questions.
Ms. Irene Torres is our attendance secretary. Please make sure that you check in with her if you have been absent or tardy. She also helps with student needs, parent questions.
Ms Becky Huff is our counselor. She is at Beacon on Monday and Wednesday and every other Friday. If you need help on the other days, you can come see Mrs. Louie, Ms. Maggie, or Ms. Irene. They can help and also get a message to Ms. Huff if you need her.
Ms. Burnett is our resource teacher for those students that need extra help. She also works with teachers to help them with classroom needs such as extra help in the room, classroom management, and student contracts.
One of our favorite passions at Beacon is learning about science. Ms. Straight is our science instructor. She works with all teachers to plan hands-on science experiences for every grade each month. She also will be helping the teacher organize parent volunteers for each of these labs. We need at least four parents per lab.
Mr. Mike and Mr. Russ are our custodians. They would really appreciate it if you would always clean up after yourselves, no matter where you are in the school. And, don't forget to say please and thank you.