Tiffany Busch – Bethel Elementary School
Join us in recognizing Tiffany Busch, principal of Bethel Elementary, for her exceptional leadership and dedication. Thank you for your commitment to your school community! 🌟 #PrincipalAppreciationWeek #BethelBearHugs #GCPSLeadership
Please join us for the upcoming All Pro Dad Breakfast! Invitations will be coming home soon, and RSVPs are due next Wednesday, January 22! Remember this is for ALL adult role models, and is an opportunity for families to learn more about strengthening relationships.
Bayport Credit Union has rescheduled the January Savings Day for January 27th. If you already have an account, or are interested in setting one up, you can make a monthly deposit right at Bethel! See the attached flyer for more information on setting up an account, or visit bayportcu.org/learn/student-education
Gloucester County Public Schools
Two-Hour Delay
After careful evaluation by our road assessment team, we have determined that packed snow and ice on some back neighborhood roads make travel difficult. For the safety of our students and staff, Gloucester County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Nighttime temperatures this week are expected to remain below freezing, which may contribute to icy conditions. Please remind your student to dress in layers to stay warm and comfortable throughout the day.
We will continue to monitor road conditions early in the morning to ensure everyone’s safety. Your well-being is always our top priority, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this winter weather together.
Stay safe and warm!
Anthony Vladu, Ed.D.
Gloucester County Public Schools Superintendent
Come find your lost things!
After School Activities Canceled-Gloucester County is under a winter storm warning from 7:00 PM on Friday to 1:00 PM on Saturday, with forecasts predicting 2 to 4 inches of snow. We expect to receive more updates from Wakefield, but the latest information indicates that precipitation will begin in our area between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM tomorrow. Given the timing of the storm and the forecast of below-freezing temperatures through mid-morning on Saturday, all after-school activities are canceled on Friday, January 10, 2025, and Saturday, January 11, 2025. There are no changes to the regular school schedule.
Yearbook orders have officially started! Flyers will be coming home with students next week, but you can order them online now!
https://yearbookforever.com/scho.../Lyxkua2Hc94Zq31PULqSw22O
Good Afternoon,
We are pleased to announce that schools and offices are scheduled to open on time tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
To ensure the safety of our students and staff, the district’s Road Assessment Team will evaluate road conditions early tomorrow morning at 4:00 AM. Should any adjustments to school schedules be necessary, we will communicate them promptly in the morning.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to welcoming our teachers, staff, and students back as we continue to make 2025 a phenomenal year!
Sincerely,
Gloucester County Public Schools
Weather Update for Gloucester County Public Schools
Based on National Weather Center predictions, additional snow, an elevated risk of excessive cold, and below freezing road temperatures predicted for tomorrow, particularly on small narrow back roads, Gloucester County Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
• All games and other student activities are canceled.
• Essential personnel may be required to report to work by their immediate supervisors.
To make up for the lost instructional time, Friday, January 17, 2025, will now be a full student day.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
Thank you for your understanding and continued cooperation.
Stay safe and have a great evening!
Sincerely,
The Gloucester County School District
Good afternoon, Gloucester families,
Due to the National Weather Center’s prediction of snow and ice accumulation beginning Sunday evening and continuing into Monday morning, all Gloucester County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
In addition to the closure, all after-school activities, sports, and clubs scheduled for Monday are canceled. School buildings will remain closed, and no activities will take place.
Please note that mission-essential personnel may be required to report to work at the discretion of their immediate supervisors.
Our team will continue to monitor weather communications throughout Monday. Any updates or schedule considerations for the following days will be announced as early as Monday evening.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Stay safe and warm, Gloucester!
Sincerely,
The Gloucester County School District
Learning, Growing, and Leading at VSTE 2024! 🎓💻
Some of our incredible Computer Resource Teachers and Instructional Technology Resource Teachers (ITRTs) recently attended the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) Conference, the premier professional development and advocacy event for educators in Virginia. While at the conference, our team participated in sessions designed to enhance their skills and inspire innovative ways to integrate technology into education. They also joined a VSTE Certified Coach Meetup, proudly representing our division as all of our ITRTs are certified coaches! This conference embodies VSTE’s mission to promote excellence in education through emerging technologies, and our team is excited to bring these tools and strategies back to our schools. 💡✨
#VSTE2024 #EdTechLeaders #ProfessionalGrowth #GCPSITRTs
The Bethel SCA is selling Candy Cane Grams to raise money to buy a book vending machine for the students at Bethel. See image for details.
Join us for our Holiday Spirit Week! See image for details and dates!
📢 Attention Special Education Parents!
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) wants to hear from YOU! Your feedback is essential to improving parent involvement and enhancing outcomes for students with disabilities.
💻 Take a few minutes to complete the Family Engagement Survey to share your experiences with the special education process.
🗓 Survey Open Now!
✔️ Submit one survey per child receiving special education services.
🔒 Your responses are anonymous.
Your voice matters—help make a difference! #VDOE #FamilyEngagement #SpecialEducation
The Bethel SCA is sponsoring a Canned Food Collection! See flyer for details!
The Wes Strong Foundation supports children with pediatric cancer. To help support this foundation, bring in any unwrapped toy and place it in the bin in the atrium next to the bears! We are accepting donation for the entire month of November!
GHS Renaissance is hosting a Trunk or Treat tomorrow, October 29 for kids 13 and under in the GHS student lot next to the field hockey field. Trunks will be hosted by GHS clubs, staff, and students. We will have games and more in the field hockey field as well! We want to host the next generation of Gloucester Dukes - hope to see you there!
Make-Up Picture Day is coming up on November 19th.
October 14th - 20th is National Box Tops Week!!!
Families can earn DOUBLE BOX TOPS when they purchase any Box Tops items.
Families can also earn 50 Bonus BOX TOPS when they refer a friend to download the App. The family will help Bethel earn 50 BONUS BOX TOPS and the friend will earn 50 BONUS BOX TOPS. This means Bethel could earn an extra $10 just by referring a friend to download the Box Tops App!
