National School Counseling Week 2025 is Feb. 3-7, 2025, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. The theme this year is: School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive.
Thank you to our amazing counselors (left to right, top to bottom): Deb Swaser, Juliet Tran, Allie Wojtanowicz, Victoria Edwards, Katelin Lacoste, Jane Adams, and Ashley Lyon. We appreciate all you do to help our students thrive!
❄️Due to road conditions in parts of our district and the prediction of more snow this afternoon, North Mason School District will be closed today.
💙 Recognizing Empathy 💙
No surprise to see this face pop up in the building administration series nominating employees who exemplify the trait of 'Empathy' -- it very well could be Sarah Stuart's middle name! As the office coordinator for Belfair Elementary, she impacts so many people, leading with this trait. Principal Klusman, in her nomination, highlights that, "Sarah consistently listens and supports staff and students with authenticity and compassion." Congratulations on this fitting recognition!
Thank you to our community members who have taken the time to contact us with their concerns about the flashing lights not working in the school zone in front of Belfair Elementary. The company has been contacted to repair this malfunction. In the meantime, please follow the 20 mph speed limit posted.
We appreciate your involvement in keeping our students safe.
THANK YOU!
🧟 The REAL Zombie 🧟
The invasion of the zombies is coming next week to our elementary schools. No, not THAT kind of zombie but rather the gooey, delectable, cheesy goodness kind. So when you hear your student talking about the zombies at school, now you know, it's a GOOD thing!
Thank you to our Child Nutrition Director Mackenna Long for this public service announcement!
January Lunch Menu
SPIRIT WEEK (MONTH, actually :-)
💚 Leading with Gratitude 💚
Building administrators submitted their nominations last month to recognize staff members who lead with the trait of gratitude and who take the time to genuinely show others they are valued, appreciated, and recognized. We begin this series by featuring Anne Helmich, PE teacher at Belfair Elementary, who was nominated by Principal Klusman. "Anne is always letting others know how grateful she is for all they do. During our annual Turkey Trot, she showed her gratitude to others flexibility and support to make the event a success.”
Congratulations, Anne, on this well-deserved recognition!
DECEMBER SPIRIT WEEK!
💙 Recognizing Responsibility 💙
Today we celebrate Alicia Covert for being nominated by building administration for demonstrating RESPONSIBILITY. Principal Klusman at Belfair Elementary shares, "Alicia is our MTSS paraeducator. She goes above and beyond for our students. She provides student breaks, runs our pawsitive shop, tracks attendance, and responds to calls for student report. These are just a few of the things she does in a typical day."
Congratulations, Alicia, on this well-deserved recognition!
December Lunch Menu
The Belfair Elementary Turkey Trot Turkeys!
Mrs. Helmich, Mrs. Dalby, and Mrs. Klusman
Turkey Trot extended !
You have hopefully seen that the Turkey Trot was moved to next Wednesday, the 20th. But we have also been granted an extension on our Fundraising dates! We can now accept donations through November 21st, and your donation will count towards the prize levels!
Kindergarten is still in first place for raising the most funds. Our goal is $10,000. Funds raised from the Turkey Trot goes towards a variety of cultural, athletic, recreational and social events for our school. These events include field trips, assemblies, playground supplies, and family engagement events. Your donations make a huge difference and we are so appreciative. Thank you for your support!
If you would like to donate, you can use the QR code below or send donations to the office.
If you are able to volunteer during the Turkey Trot, you can sign up by emailing ahelmich@northmasonschools.org
The theme for National School Psychology Week is, Spark Discovery,” recognizing the work that school psychologists do to help their communities seek out new ideas, effect change, and expand horizons for children and youth. One of our school psychologists, Chasity Johnson, shares what sparks her to do this important work. “I am driven by a passion for helping others, embracing teamwork, and honoring every person’s unique worth. I believe that joy is found in the little moments, and each day is a chance to make a positive impact.”
Thank you to all of our school psychologists, Chasity Johnson, Maria Gent, Annie Kuznik, and Anthony Wilborn, for supporting our students through your commitment to this important work.
Not pictured - Anthony Wilborn
Due to the rainy weather, the Turkey Trot has been postponed until next Wednesday, November 20th. Our field is too soggy and the forecast is calling for more rain this week.
The more adults we have to support and encourage our runners, the better :-) If you are able to help next week, please let know! A current background check is required to be on file with the district. Here is the link to that website: https://email-link.parentsquare.com/ls/click?upn=u001.ucKuBtICkxaqcPFbZnzcJyFl6bVKw9MERJQK14lrhiVttnjhxJengzqrPmx57shLjHhzy-2BYjpkrwYO6KpNAqDRNxYs8ArFxN5yYg3xBznhTnOFPmAnN871b-2F7-2Bs19DAzHZ8A_AV8s6xH4JqVokSSYyTkZ6pF6pnKTr0FRf5eY7EbLLKFzgAv06zjywhgMdWxGd-2FBPB0ApTsi7NCFkjnw5QqOZ7FRY9poDhCFsSGVwGBuWLl97WD22mN8YL-2FDpDaoryqA4JkYRFVG3R2Eb6V8-2BWr1UB4T3k17MpkMH5DqfZXvwLpAMRYxs62kI2ZGGZuHPMwWfuyIEUezDTDqFMpIZUM3nRdYQ30tIqdDwtwYC0F2lt-2FxUmwro-2FBJJW-2BbYnDFgXxBvIcnphznF1O6PTy6f13pZQw-3D-3D
Kindergarten is still in the lead for having raised the most funds! But it is not to late to make a donation! You can use the QR code below to make a donation online, or donations can be made in the office. We are currently at $4100 of our $10,000 goal.
Thank you for your support!
The Belfair Elementary Turkey Trot Fundraiser is underway! We have 8 days left to reach our goal of $10,000. Currently Kindergarten is in the lead for raising the most funds! The top student from each grade level who collects the most money will get to ride through town on a fire truck! Raising $50.01 or more earns a Turkey Trot T-shirt! Plus, there are many more prizes to be earned for participating.
The Turkey Trot (aka Jog-a-Thon) is our only ASB fundraiser each year. These funds support cultural, recreational, and social events for students like field trips and assemblies. You are able to donate online using the QR code below, or donate at the school! Feel free to share the QR code with family and friends :-)
Belfair Elementary thanks you for your support!!!
Staff had so much fun participating in Spirit Week with students last week!
The Belfair Bobcat Turkey Trot Fundraiser has started!!!
This year, you are able to make donations ONLINE and at school! Use the QR below!
Information packets will be coming home today. Donations may be made from 10/31 through 11/14. Thank you for your support!
To access the information packet now, click here: https://5il.co/30bdu
Spirit Week this week!
10/28-10/31. For Costume Day on 10/31, students may wear their costume to school. Masks will only be allowed to be worn during the parade. No weapons, no blood, no gore. Elementary appropriate, please.
Tomorrow, October 29, is picture retakes.
No school on Friday, November 1st for Fall Break!
🎃The Fall Festival at Belfair Elementary was the place to be last night! Our North Mason community brought next-level Halloween spirit, showing up for the highly-anticipated event decked out in super creative costumes. Families and friends enjoyed food, fun, and games against a backdrop of the most amazing Halloween decor.
Thank you, Belfair Elementary PTA for putting on this jam-packed night of fun for our community. Thank you to all the teachers and volunteers who made it possible. And, a big thank you to the businesses who sponsored the event: Shumaker Chiropractic, Gutter Boss, Scott McLendon's Hardware, Valley Feed, Watts Family Insurance, Watson Fitness, Rick Biehl Law, The Shumaker Real Estate Group.
