TESD is currently within the 60-day due diligence period to investigate a site for a sixth elementary school

For the past several years, TESD has been evaluating sites for a possible sixth elementary school to address elementary enrollment disparities, improve facilities utilization and provide space to accommodate full-day kindergarten. After considering the advantages, limitations and cost considerations of District-owned sites, as well as 18 properties with existing buildings that are not owned by the District, TESD decided that a property at 1200 West Swedesford Road in Berwyn could lend itself well to future use as an elementary school.

The T/E School Board authorized the District to enter into an Agreement of Sale for the 1200 West Swedesford Road property for $15.95 million. Adapting an existing building to an elementary school provides a solution that is environmentally-friendly and preserves open space on District-owned land. The District is currently within the 60-day due diligence period of the agreement. During this time, TESD will thoroughly inspect and investigate the property to determine whether it is suitable for an elementary school. The District will provide an update to the public following the 60-day due diligence period. 

Last month, two public presentations were made to provide the community with details on a prospective elementary school site as well as background information on enrollment, classroom utilization and drivers for full-day kindergarten. Video recordings and presentation slides from the January 2 and January 17 presentations are available on the TESD website at www.tesd.net/enrollment.

Community members who wish to share feedback may send an email to schoolboard@tesd.net.

Attention 4th Graders (and 4th grade parents)!!!

Starting February 5th, the School Store will be open on Monday afternoons from 3:40 - 4:10PM and Tuesday mornings from 8:30 - 9:10AM.  

If you're a 4th grader (or a 4th grade parent) and would like to work a shift, please sign up here:  4th Grade School Store SignUp

Help stock the pantry for BES teachers for February's Parent-Teacher conferences. Please see the Amazon wishlist link below for delivery to Meredith Lockyer before Friday, 2/16. Thank you for supporting our teachers and staff with snacks and caffeine during the long days!

-- Click Here for Amazon Wish List to Stock the Pantry --

The HSA is working on putting together events and programs for the remainder of school year. Volunteers are still needed for the Parent Social, and Spring Carnival.

There are many opportunities with varying levels of commitment, and we need your help to make it all happen. We are an inclusive group that is always looking for new and friendly faces to help! 

Below, please find a link that lists all of the upcoming events and their descriptions.  

https://bit.ly/BES_volunteer_2023

In the past several years, donations from the HSA have funded the purchase of new benches for the playground, classroom signs and more. Donations also fund cultural arts programs and library purchases.

This year, the teachers and staff at Beaumont have asked for help supplying the following items:

• Flexible Seating for the classrooms (ie rocking style chairs) ~$500

• Sets of individual, small lap-size white boards for students in 3rd grade ~$650

• Poster maker to reinforce concepts with visuals in the classroom ~$6,000

We would love your support in providing these important items for our school. Donations can be accepted via Paypal http://paypal.me/besbears, and through our new website, https://beaumonthsa.membershiptoolkit.com/bearfund. The Beaumont HSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, and donations are tax deductible.

Thank you for considering the Beaumont HSA in your end of year giving. 

2/13:  HSA Meeting - 9:15AM

2/19:  NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day

2/21 - 2/23:  1/2 Day Elementary Parent Conferences Grades 1 - 4; No Kindergarten

3/16 - Parent Social

3/25 - 3/29:  NO SCHOOL - Spring Break