PLE Principal Update
August 23, 2021
Dear PHamily,
I am overwhelmed with joy to witness the grit and determination of our amazing PLE staff. Our teachers and staff went the extra mile to meet the needs of our students despite the obstacles they have faced during this pandemic! They have led and taught with purpose, passion, and joy! Mrs. Pearson and I can't wait to welcome back our PLE staff to the first professional development of the school year.
As an educator community, we will be engaging in two days of professional development focusing on achieving an equitable and just school system by centering the voices of families. Families hold deep ancestral knowledge and wisdom especially as it pertains to their children, and we believe that tapping into that deep well of expertise is key to unlocking the success for each and every student. Then, on Day 2, we will be engaging in collective learning about Math Curriculum as part of our commitment to providing equitable access to learning for all students.
This week, we are inviting our families to join us for the principal's coffee in the cover area next to the playground. We would like to provide information regarding safety for our PLE community. We also want to be available for any questions. Please join us on August 26th at 6:00 PM.
Warmly,
Dr. Macias, PLE Principal
NEW backpacks with some school supplies
This is Ms. Judy, Family Engagement Specialist for Phantom Lake Elementary. I hope you had a restful and great summer! I have a limited amount of NEW backpacks with some school supplies for PLE STUDENTS K-5th grade. I was able to change my schedule and will be distributing backpacks and school supplies on:
Date: Monday, 8-23, 9am to 10:30 am
Monday, 8-30, 7:30 to 8:30am
Wednesday, 9-1, 8am to 9am
Where: Kindergarten Wing door by playground. There will be signs.
What: New backpacks for K-5 filled with school supplies. Limited numbers
See you at Principal’s Coffee 8-26th, Thursday 6pm!
If you cannot make these specific dates/times please email me: hunsbergerju@bsd405.org
Principals' Coffee
The Principal’s Coffee has become a special event I look forward to every month. During the first principal's coffee, we will cover the following information:
- Our amazing PLE Community!
- Our staff
- Safety Protocols
- Lunch/Recess
- Schedules
- Class Placements
- Arrival & Dismissal
- PTA
- Q & A
When: 8/26
Time: 6- 7 pm
The location will be in the undercover area next to the playground.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+1 206-800-4133,,286933850# United States, Seattle
Phone Conference ID: 286 933 850#
Bellevue Schools Foundation (BSF)
PLE Device Deployments
All new students, kindergarten and second graders to Bellevue School District will checkout their District-issued device from our school.
New PLE students 1-5 grade
Please come to PLE to get your child's device if you have a new student to our school in grades 1-5 on 8/31 9:00 to 10:30 AM
Second Graders
Please return your iPad, power cord and stylus and come to PLE to get a Lenovo 11e laptop on 8/31 from 9:00 to 10:30 AM.
Kindergarteners
Kindergarteners will be issued an iPad on September 8th at 1:30 PM
Location: Outside the Front Office.
Health and Safety Protocols
Videos: Preparing for a Safe & Healthy School Year
Creating the safest environment possible, implementing measures in school buildings, arriving at school, and more.
Synergy Online Student Verification for 2021-22
The Online Student Data Verification process for the 2021-22 school year will start on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021. This is only for students in grades K through 12. Preschool students are not included in this process. The data verification process is available in 22 languages other than English.
On August 18th, families can:
- Update their address online and provide the required proofs of address electronically.
- Update their student's demographic data.
- Manage student's emergency contact list.
- Update student's photo permissions.
How can I update my student's information on August 18th?
- Logon to ParentVUE to update information. Upon your first login, you will be directed to Data Verification.
Questions:
- Please contact us at dataverification@bsd405.org. You can also go to our district website to learn more.
- If you are having trouble logging into your ParentVUE account, please contact parenthelp@bsd405.org for assistance.
Konstella app to the PLE community!
Konstella is a secure platform that was designed and built for schools (teachers), PTAs and parents/guardians in mind to help boost communication and connections.
To register on the website, go to www.konstella.com and click on “Find My School” in the top right corner then search for Phantom Lake Elementary. To register from your mobile device, download the iOS or android app then tap on “register” and use our invitation code “LQE9BO”. From there you can connect with different social groups, join a classroom (at this point, none of us know what class our kids will have in the fall, though), check out the calendar of events, or see what needs are waiting to be filled! Users can also easily customize notifications and privacy preferences by clicking on “settings”.
If you have any questions, please email carrielascano@gmail.com!
Upcoming Events and Information
Dates
August 23- Backpack and supplies distribution 9am to 10:30 am Location: Kindergarten Wing door by playground
August 26- Principal's Coffee: Parents Information Session about 2021-2022 School Year
August 28- Jubilee Service Day
August 30- Backpack and supplies distribution 7:30 to 8:30am Location: Kindergarten Wing door by playground
August 31 – 9-10:30am- for returning iPads, checking out laptops, and any new devices (only second grade and new students at PLE)
September 1 - 1st Day of School 1st-5th
September 3 - 1st Day of School Kindergarten
September 6 - No School Labor Day
September 7- No School for Kindergarten Students due to WaKIDS family meetings
October 8 - No School
October 11-13 - Early Release for Conferences
November 4- Picture Day
November 5- Picture Day
November 11 - No School Veterans Day
November 25-26 - No School Thanksgiving
December 3- Picture Retake Day
December 20-January 3 - No School Winter Break
Questions? Contact Info.
Rachel Pearson, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Alysia Carey, School Counselor
Mrs. Debbie Gordon, Office Manager
Rhiannon Kreal, PTA President
Mrs. Judy Hunsberger, Family Engagement Specialist
Website: https://bsd405.org/phantomlake/
Location: 1050 160th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98008, USA
Phone: (425) 456-5600