Author: Aida Cerezo

Volume 25, Issue 9, October 25 , 2024
Colleen Bevis Elementary School
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5720 Osprey Ridge Drive Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4000 http://bevis.mysdhc.org
A Hillsborough County Public School

RED RIBBON WEEK CELEBRACION OCTOBER 24TH-28TH
Red Ribbon Week will be October 28 - Nov 1st. The Red Ribbon Awareness week serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention. Our Broncos are continuing to learn about keeping their bodies healthy. We are having themed dress up days throughout the week to engage our kids. This past month we have really focused on healthy and safe coping strategies for our BIG feelings. It is a great idea to extend these conversations at home to include eating healthy, having good hygiene practices, and getting a good night’s sleep so our bodies can be healthy and ready to learn. *No full costumes, face masks or hair dye*
Monday, Oct. 28th: “Get RED-Y - Wear red to kick off Red Ribbon Week” - Students dress in red! (no hair dye)
Tuesday, Oct. 29th: “Good Choices Lead to a Bright Future” - Dress in the Attire of the Job you Desire.
Wednesday, Oct. 30th: “Team Up Against Bullying, Peer Pressure, and Drugs” - Students wear your Favorite Sport Team’s Colors or Jersey.
Thursday, Oct. 31st: “Be a Hero and Stand up” - Dress in your Favorite Super Hero Shirt. (No Capes or Costumes)
Friday, Nov. 1st: “Knock the Socks Off of Unhealthy Choices” - Students wear their favorite Silly Socks.
Hurricane Make Up Days-No Early Release To accommodate the instructional time lost during the recent Hurricanes , there will be no Early Release Days for the remainder of the school year, with the exception of January 6th and January 13th 2025
BEVIS CANNED FOOD DRIVE The Bevis Canned Food Drive is Nov. 5th, 6th, and 7th and will benefit Seeds of Hope. Please bring all cans to the cafeteria between 7:00-7:35 am.
The girls vs. the boys! Who CAN bring in more CANS? This is a wonderful opportunity to teach your child the character trait of generosity!
Mark your calendars! The Great American Teach-In will take place on Thursday, November 21st. The purpose of this day is to encourage business partners, retirees, community volunteers, and parents to become involved in education by sharing what they know with a new generation. A Speaker Registration form went home with students last week. We look forward to your participation. You can also email Ms. Spicer at Charlena.Spicer@hcps.net.
PTA FUNDRAISER RESCHEDULED Thank you to those that have already donated towards our Color Run! All money collected and prize levels will carry over to the rescheduled date, which will be Feb. 13th.
100% of the money raised is used in support of our students and staff to provide educational programs, curriculum, technology, and more! This year we are raising money to have sunshades installed over our playgrounds!
Thank you to those that have already donated earlier in the year!! 100% of the money raised will be counted towards the color run and is used in support of our students and staff to provide educational programs, curriculum, technology and more! Go to bevis.memberhub.com/store/ and click on Fill the Boot Donation Drive!
VETERANS DAY WALL OF HONOR For Veterans Day we will create a Wall of Honor to represent all family veterans. Stars were sent home today for your child to decorate in honor of their loved one who served. Please decorate, cut out, and include the veteran’s name, branch of service and years of service. You can also find these stars on our school website. Be creative! All Stars need to be returned by November 5th.

County School Board
Karen Perez, Chair Jessica Vaughn, Vice Chair Nadia T. Combs Lynn L. Gray Stacy A. Hahn, Ph.D. Patricia “Patti” Rendon Henry ‘Shake” Washington Superintendent of Schools Van Ayres
www.sdhc.k12.fl.us
Colleen Bevis Elementary Rebecca Reeve, Principal
Charlena Spicer, Asst. Principal

DATES TO REMEMBER
10/28 1:55 No Early Release
8:30-11:55 Hearing Screening K-1
2:00-3:00 Gr 4-5 Film Club
10/30 8:30-11:55 Hearing Screening K-1
2:00-3:00 Gr 2-5 STEM
2:00-3:00 Gr 3-5 Kindness
2:00-3:00 Gr 3-4 Garden
2:00-3:00 Gr 2 SLAM
2:00-3:00 TIVITZ
2:00-3:00 Chess
2:00 Gr 4-5 Drumline
10/31 2:00-3:00 Gr 3 Film Club
2:00-3:00 Gr 3-5 Chorus
11/1 Spirit Shirt day with crazy socks
7:00-7:30 Military Kids Club - Media
2:00-3:00 Gr 4-5 ORFF