5th Graders ~ Practicing good sportsmanship after our championship volleyball game!
Principals for the Day!
They grabbed their vests, badges and walkies and got right to work! Great job girls!
Help Your Students Navigate AI with Confidence and Care~
AI is already shaping how students learn, connect, and see the world, whether we’re ready for it or not.
As educators, we have a unique opportunity to help them build emotional intelligence and digital responsibility before habits set in.
That’s why we’re inviting you to join a special expert panel on how schools and families can guide kids to use AI in healthy, thoughtful ways
You’ll hear from district leaders, therapists, and innovators who are bringing human connection back into the conversation around AI.
You’ll walk away with:
✅ Ways to create safe spaces for students’ questions about AI and technology
💬 Practical strategies to help staff and caregivers strengthen real-world connections
🧠 Insights into how schools can use AI as a support tool — not a substitute for human connection
Meet the Panel ✨
Morgan Nugent – Superintendent, Fall River Unified & Founder of Troops to Schools
Joni Stamford – Therapist, mindfulness educator, and author
Alison Lee, Ph.D. – Cognitive scientist & R&D lead at The Rithm Project
Maria Barrera – CEO & leader in AI and youth technology innovation
📅 Wednesday, October 22
🕑 1:00 PM PST / 4:00 PM EST
💻 Virtual Webinar
Bring your student support team, tech leads, or invite your families. This conversation will help your entire community approach AI through a lens of connection and care.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2iNHfmasQySXo1G4CKcDSA#/registration
Save the date
Winter Clothing Drive
Next Week~
3rd grade Impact Hour
Creative Sparks~ visual arts
Great CA Shakeout~ earthquake drill
Great CA Shakeout 2025! Earthquake drill.
1st grade Impact Hour
Save the Date~
Chef Raider Trophy~
Mrs. Ford’s class had exceptional behavior in the cafe last week! Great job! They get to keep the Chef Raider Tray for the week!
2nd Grade Impact Hour~ BES Impact Hour is a time to grow together—building teamwork, practicing sportsmanship, and strengthening our bodies and minds through physical activity. It’s about collaboration, respect, and learning the power of playing as a team.
Shasta Reads 2025~ 10/24
First 5 Shasta and Reach Higher Shasta work together to coordinate Shasta Reads, providing the book and other resources for over 150 readings at free public story times in classrooms, parks, and child care centers in the community. Thank you Mrs. Churney for organizing this wonderful traditional event for BES!
HW Club is BACK this week!
Monday~
We will have a special session of Talking Circles on Monday in recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day!
Healthy Snacks~
We’ve noticed more students arriving to school with full size bags of chips, candy, and cookies — sometimes enough for 10–15 servings! While a treat now and then is fine, starting the day with high-sugar or high-salt snacks can make it harder for kids to focus and feel their best in class.
We kindly ask that you help us encourage healthy snack habits by sending items like fruit, cheese sticks, whole grain crackers, or yogurt when possible. Together, we can make sure students have the energy they need to learn, play, and grow.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our kids healthy and ready to succeed!
Thank You!
BES Food Drive~ Starts November 3rd!
Amazon Wishlist Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3PWE5RG9TYP5Y?ref_=wl_share
Support local kids who may need extra food during Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving Christmas breaks. We’re looking for donations of easy-to-prepare items that kids can make themselves, such as: Instant ramen- Macaroni and cheese-Canned chili-Canned ravioli-Canned fruit-Granola bars-Crackers or other easy to prepare foods. Any non-perishable, kid-friendly food items are greatly appreciated! Thank you for helping us ensure no child goes hungry this holiday season. Feel free to text 530- 780-6211 to coordinate a
