Author: Beacon Hill PTA

English | 中文版本 | Español Dear BHIS Families, “It is not true that people stop pursuing dreams because they grow old, they grow old because they stop pursuing dreams.” —Gabriel García Márquez This amazing quote, shared by Juan Carlos, reminds us that we are working in community to pursue our dreams-personally and collectively and we need … Continue reading BHIS Family Bulletin – Friday October 1st

English | 中文版本 | Español Did you know the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club has afterschool programs?  If 10 students from our school sign up for the daily afterschool programs, the Boys and Girls Club can provide transportation to and from BHIS. If you would like your student(s) to be part of this group, … Continue reading Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club After School Programs

English | 中文版本 | Español Dear BHIS Families, thank you for your support and flexibility. This week has been successful because of our collaborative work together. Thank you to the family volunteers that supported our first rainy day outdoor lunch. As the weather changes, remember to dress your child accordingly. We will continue to serve … Continue reading BHIS Family Bulletin – Friday September 24th

English | 中文版本 | Español Dear BHIS Families, we are in full swing of school. Teachers and students are continuing to establish routines and procedures, as well as build relationships. Ask your child to share a routine they have recently learned and or practiced. We are also continuing to prioritize Social Emotional Learning, by talking … Continue reading BHIS Family Bulletin – Friday September 17th  

Dear BHIS Families, we have enjoyed getting to know your students during the first week of school. Students were excited to be back in the building and getting to see their peers. Classroom teachers engaged students in a variety of getting to know you activities and worked to teach students the procedures and routines at … Continue reading BHIS Family Bulletin – Friday September 10th  

Hello BHIS families! If you have a student attending Mercer Middle School this coming year, I invite you to sign up for the Mercer Middle School PTSA email list so you can get important updates. You can follow the link here to a simple signup form: http://eepurl.com/g_9BBH The Mercer International Middle School Supporters Facebook group … Continue reading Parents of Rising 6th Graders – Sign Up for Mercer PTSA’s Email List

Mary Thompson, the BHIS Librarian, needs volunteers to help cover new books. Volunteers can pick-up a box of books, plastic covering, and tape at school, and then return the books and materials afterwards. Interested volunteers should email mathompson@seattleschools.org to coordinate a time to pick up books and materials. THANK YOU!

On Thursday, August 26, BHIS had a Back-to-School Virtual Family Event. Topics included: Start of school information, health and safety protocols and procedures, arrival and dismissal procedures, breakfast and lunch procedures, important upcoming dates, and Q & A. Watch a recording from the event: https://bit.ly/3Bvl0F9 Read answers to families' questions in English | Español |  中文版本

Launch, the afterschool care provider located at BHIS, needs to hire 2-3 more staff to serve all of the BHIS students who need aftercare. Launch is currently running a waitlist because of lack of staff. Please share these job postings with your network. Launch has committed to the following incentives in order to attract more … Continue reading Launch Needs More Teachers!

As many of you know (or remember), the Spanish Immersion classrooms at BHIS rely heavily on Amity Guest teachers from Spanish speaking countries to support the immersion classrooms. The guest teachers provide support in running small group instruction as well as many other tasks to support Spanish Immersion classrooms and the overall BHIS community. They … Continue reading We urgently need a family to host a Guest Teacher!