PLE Principal Update
August 16, 2021
Dear PHamily,
Welcome to the 2021 - 2022 school year! I am thrilled to welcome you back to school. I am privileged to work with an outstanding staff who will make it a smooth transition for our students during this uncertain time. I would also like to extend a warm welcome to Rachel Pearson to Phantom Lake Elementary as our new Assistant Principal.
We have been working hard all summer to plan for a safe opening of school and to implement best practices to mitigate the risks associated with Covid-19. Our classrooms will be modified to increase social distancing, signage will be installed throughout the building to guide students, and our arrival and dismissal entrances have been modified to allow the distribution of our students. Our students will have mask breaks, hand washing, and opportunities to access outdoor learning spaces.
PLE is such a special place to learn and grow. Our students are the best! Together with our dedicated staff, we strive to make connections with students to help them feel valued, accepted, and safe. Our PLE theme of “Better Together” embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion that enables us to innovate and generate stronger outcomes for our students and communities. Celebrating what makes each of us unique and accepting our differences lie at the heart of our culture and are key to our success.
Partnering with families will be crucial this year as we face many obstacles due to the global pandemic. We appreciate your support as you work with students at home to practice safety protocols such as wearing a mask and washing hands. We encourage families to stay connected and informed by following our district and school website for important updates and information regarding our reopening plans.
Ms. Person and I would like to welcome you to the 2021-2022 school year. Please watch this video.
Warmly,
Dr. Macias, PLE Principal
Welcoming to our Phamily!
- Renny Sung will be joining us as a paraeducator. Renny previously worked at PLE as General Assistant.
- Emmy Park will be joining us as a preschool teacher. Emmy worked at PLE before.
- Annisa Huang will be the PLE ITCL. Annisa previously served as fourth grade teacher at PLE.
- Samantha Cristy will be joining us as a third grade teacher. Samantha just completed her first year teaching at Spiritridge.
Please learn more using this link.
School Supply List
Thank you so much to our amazing School Supply PTA The committee who have shopped and researched to get as many school supplies as possible with their budget!
See the attached pdfs below for grade-level school supply lists for K-5th Grades. There are a few things phamilies will need to purchase, but most supplies were purchased for the whole school by the PTA. Items that phamilies need to purchase are in black.
If families need help purchasing school supplies, please contact Judy Hunsberger, PLE's FCC coordinator at hunsbergerju@bsd405.org.
It is not required, but we would love any donations for school supplies! Supplies for each student cost approximately $20. If you would like to donate to support this service to our school community please go to https://www.memberplanet.com/campaign/phantomlakepta/fallschoolsupplies_1 to donate!
Buildings Open to the Community!
PLE Device Deployments
All new students, kindergarten and second graders to Bellevue School District will checkout their District-issued device from our school. Please come to PLE to get your child's device if you have a student in second grade or new to 1-5 grade on August 31 – 9-10:30 am outside the front office.
Kindergarteners
Kindergarteners will be issued an iPad within the first few weeks of school. Timing will depend upon 2nd graders’ timely return of devices.
Second Graders
Returning 2nd graders will exchange their current school-issued iPad, power cord and stylus for a new Lenovo 11e laptop at their school's laptop deployment day. Newly enrolled 2nd graders will also get a Lenovo 11e laptop.
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.
Technology Update for Students and Families: Preparing for School
Nutrition Services
Principals' Coffee: Parents Information Session about 2021-2022 School Year
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
Location: In-Person (Next to the playground) and Teams
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#
Childcare at PLE
Right at School will be hosting a Parent Information Night twice before school starts and then again two weeks after school starts. The dates/times are:
Monday, August 16th 5-6 pm
Thursday, August 26th 6-7 pm
Thursday, September 16th 6:30-7:30 pm
Please open the flyer for more information.
Kinder Camp
- Sept. 1 and 2 (Wed. Thurs.); Sept. 7 (Tues.): 3 days of WaKIDS family meetings
- Sept. 3, 8, 9, 10 (Fri. Wed. Thurs. Fri.)-Kindergarten Camp begins with class ‘Coach’ (Mon. Sept. 6 Labor Day Holiday)
- Sept. 10 (Fri.) Teachers and administrators convene after school and configure balanced classrooms. Letters go home via email to notify families of student’s Homeroom Assignments beginning the next Monday, Sept. 13.
- Sept. 13 (Mon.) Students in Homeroom Assignments
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
August 26- Principal's Coffee: Parents Information Session about 2021-2022 School Year
August 28- Jubilee Service Day
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