Don't miss our I-STEM family event on January 30th, 6-7:30 PM! - Join Your family will have the opportunity to design and build ways to help farmers bring water to dry land. Looking forward to seeing you there! (Attached Flyer)

Dear Bluestone families,  If you are able to donate, our clinic is in need of: stretchy pants sizes 5-6 and 6-7 pants in boys and girls are the most urgent. Boys underwear size small and medium. Winter Break starts on December 21st. Students return on Tuesday, January 7th.  

-If your child is attending Gus Bus, free computer classes. See attached fliers- Attendance tip: Schedule trips & vacations when schools are closed. For extended trips, please fill out the attached form.-Check the attached flier if you are interested in citizenship classes- Support the Brent Berry Family Food Drive from Nov 18 to Dec 12. Canned and non-perishable foods only.-Our Bluestone website: https://www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/BES

- We have many lost items by the main entrance. Please come and check if your student's coat is there. Items not picked up by Friday will be donated. Thank you for your help. - Harrisonburg City Public Schools will join the Brent Berry Family Food Drive from Nov 18 to Dec 12. Please help our community by donating canned or non-perishable foods. Thank you for your support! -Bluestone is in need of volunteers for our compost program.  Please let us know if you are willing to help or have questions. We need:-Support to monitor students adding food scraps to the compost bin.  Time: lunch time [any day Monday-Friday from 11:10-1:15] -A family to turn the compost once a month. This can be done after school if needed.  -A family to get brown leaves from EMU and deliver them to Bluestone once every other month. This can be done after school.  Thank you for helping to make this program happen!  

BES Winter Giving 2024 

-Harrisonburg City Public Schools will again be participating in the annual Brent Berry Family Food Drive which will be held November 18-December 12.  This food drive benefits the communities of Harrisonburg City and Rockingham County.  We hope that you will help support our community by donating non-perishable and/or canned foods.   

Hello! we're starting a new feature in SchoolCare. You will get alerts when your student visits the nurse. Check the parent portal for past visits and health info. Read the attached document for details. Thank you for your support!

-Tomorrow, Wednesday is Sports Day. Wear a jersey or other clothes to represent a favorite sports team or sport-Thursday is Wacky Hair Day. Style your hair in a fun and wacky way!-Friday is Colorful Day. Wear as many colors as possible! -Attendance tip: Bring your child to school before or after doctor appointments if they are NOT sick. (attached flyer) Have a wonderful week Bluestone!

1. If your child is going home in a car or walking, we kindly remind you to pick up your child promptly at 3:25pm. Any changes to dismissal must be made by 2:30pm. 2. Spirit Week is next week from November 11 to 15: -Monday: Bluebird Day. Celebrate our school mascot by wearing as much blue  as you can or by wearing a Bluestone t-shirt.- Tuesday: Hat Day. Wear a fun hat! (No face masks in school)-Wednesday: Sports Day. Wear a jersey or other clothes to represent a favorite sports team or sport-Thursday: Wacky Hair Day. Style your hair in a fun and wacky way!-Friday: Colorful Day. Wear as many colors as possible!

Bluestone families,This is a reminder that tomorrow, Monday, November 4th is Family conference day. Teachers are excited to meet with you and share about your student’s progress. The confirmed time for the conference was sent in your child’s report card last week. If you need help scheduling a conference, call the main office. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!  Familias de Bluestone,Este es un recordatorio que mañana, lunes 4 de noviembre es el día de conferencias familiares. Las maestras están emocionadas de reunirse con usted y hablar sobre el progreso de su estudiante. La hora confirmada para la conferencia se envió en el reporte de calificaciones la semana pasada. Si necesita ayuda agendando una reunión con la maestra de su hijo, llame a la oficina. ¡Les esperamos!