Bethel Elementary School

Bethel SOL Calendar for students in Grades 3-5

Be a part of the conversation happening across the state! Starting today, we will be participating in the Virginia Speak Up Research Project. The national Speak Up is the first survey designed to help families share their ideas about the use of technology in schools directly with schools and national policymakers. Speak Up provides parents and guardians with a mechanism for expressing their views to the administrators at their child(ren)’s school and division about key issues impacting their child(ren)'s education.
Since 2003, Speak Up has collected and shared the views of more than 6.3 million students, teachers, and parents/guardians from across the country. By participating in the Virginia Speak Up, you are expressing your views to a wider audience of local, state, and national policy makers —and contributing to the national dialogue about how best to prepare students for the future.
The online survey is open to students, educators, and parents/guardians; it’s quick and easy to get involved. All participation is 100% confidential. Surveys take about 15 minutes to complete.

To take the survey, visit: https://Speakup.Tomorrow.org/D/JD7M/155

We appreciate you taking the time to share your views with us! We need your input!

🥪 School Lunch Hero Day – May 1, 2026🥪

Join us in celebrating the amazing individuals who serve our students each day with care and dedication!

Take a moment to say thank you. Create a card, share a kind word, or show your appreciation in a special way. Our lunch heroes deserve it! 💛

📅 Reminder for GCPS Families
Friday, May 1, 2026 will be a full instructional day for all GCPS students and staff.

🎒Ready, Set, Kindergarten!🎒
Join us on May 19th from 5:30–6:30 PM at all GCPS elementary schools to get your future kindergartener ready for the year ahead! Meet staff, explore the school, and learn everything you need to start with confidence. We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners!

We want your feedback...Please take our survey! Please see image for more information.

School Calendar Update!

⚠️ Menu Access Update
Linq Connect is currently experiencing an outage. While the issue is being resolved, a PDF version of the Elementary and Middle School menu is available for printing on the Food Services page of the GCPS website. Linq has also shared that families may create an account on Linq Connect to view menus while they work to restore full service.

The Book Fair is coming to Bethel March 23rd - 27th.
More details will be coming home as we get closer to the In-House Book Fair dates.
In the meantime, our Online Fair is open NOW!!!
All purchases benefit our school, so be sure to connect with us -
Bethel Elementary (zip code 23061) Gloucester when you use the QR Code or URL provided in the image.
Don’t forget to join the PTA READ-A-THON to earn book fair dollars to spend at the fair!

Here is the menu for the week! See you at Breakfast!
🏰 Monday – Breakfast Pizza Day (ES & MS) The quest begins! 🍕 Join us for Breakfast Pizza, plus ham & cheese sandwiches, chef salad, veggies, and fruit to fuel your day.

🌯 Tuesday – Breakfast Burrito Day (ES & MS) Power up your quest! 🌯 Enjoy a Ham, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito, grilled cheese, fresh salads, veggies, and fruit. 🥣 Tuesday – Sausage Gravy (GHS) Dukes, it’s Breakfast for Lunch! Join us Tuesday for Sausage Gravy and fuel up the Duke way.

🍳 Wednesday – Breakfast Bowl Day (ES & MS) Midweek fuel for champions! 🥣 Today’s feature is a Breakfast Bowl with a muffin, plus chicken nuggets, fresh veggies, and fruit.

🍗 Thursday – Homestyle Favorites (ES & MS) Keep the quest going! 🏰 Enjoy Chicken on a Homemade Roll, corn dog nuggets, fresh salads, veggies, and fruit. 🍕 Thursday – Breakfast Pizza (GHS) Don’t miss it, Dukes! Thursday’s Breakfast for Lunch feature is Breakfast Pizza — a fan favorite.

🥞 Friday – French Toast Finale (ES & MS) Finish the quest strong! 🥞 We’re serving French Toast Casserole with sausage, yogurt options, tater tots, and more.

🚨 Job Fair Update 🚨
The GCPS Job Fair has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 21st and will now be held at Page Middle School. See the graphic for updated details and registration information. Walk ins welcome!

Our annual Love to Learn Night is right around the corner! We are excited to host a variety of activities in your favorite STEM subjects provided by our amazing staff and several community organizations! This year we are offering a FREE PIZZA Dinner, thanks to a generous sponsorship from Petsworth Church! RSVP Forms are coming home today, please send them back by Monday, Feb 9th!

Celebrate Kindness Week with us!

The YMCA Before and After School Program is now available at Gloucester County elementary schools for children ages 4–12. The program provides a safe, engaging environment with enrichment and STEM-based activities before and after school. Please refer to the graphic above for participating locations, dates, pricing, and registration information.

We are grateful for Ms. Tiffany Busch, Principal of Bethel Elementary School, for her leadership and dedication to students, staff, and families. Thank you for all you do to support the Bethel community!

Mark your calendars! Love to Learn Night is on Thursday, February 12th! We would love to see all of our Bethel Bears there!

Due to weather-related changes, school menus have been updated. ❄️
Please check your school’s menu for the most current information before planning meals for the week. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as adjustments are made.

📢 Virginia is taking action to protect SNAP recipients during the federal shutdown. The new Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program ensures families continue receiving benefits. Learn more at dss.virginia.gov
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🧡 Unity Day 2025 🧡
Today, we stand together for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion as we celebrate Unity Day, the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month. 💪

Started by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, Unity Day is all about coming together as a community to show that every student deserves to feel safe, valued, and included.

The message is simple — wear and share orange 🧡 to show your support for bullying prevention and to spread the power of unity across our schools and community.

Together, we can make a difference — one act of kindness at a time. 💛
#UnityDay #BeKind #StandTogether #BullyingPrevention

💛🚌 Thank You, School Bus Drivers! 🚌💛
Today we celebrate the amazing drivers who safely transport our students each and every day. Your patience, care, and dedication make a difference on every route — rain or shine. We’re grateful for all you do to keep our students moving! 💙
#ThankYouBusDrivers #GCPSProud #SafetyStartsHere