Did you know that a new school bus costs, on average $120,000? A school bus can be specified to have many features, including air conditioning, wheelchair lifts, and even colored flooring. Districts and companies all over the United States specify their bus build to meet their needs and state requirements. Here in Bethel, we focus on specifying safety features such as additional warning lights and reflectors to make our buses as visible as possible. We also specify tinted windows and a white roof for better temperature control inside the bus for our students.
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Despite school buses being the safest vehicles on the road, it is still important to remember that there are strict rules in place to keep all students and bystanders safe. There is a "Danger Zone" around the bus that signifies the most dangerous positions for people outside of the bus when the bus starts to move. It is important to remember that no one should ever walk behind the bus or attempt to retrieve anything that falls underneath the bus. Always tell the bus driver so they can help you and maintain a safe bus stop. Help our drivers keep everyone safe and sound!
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As we get ready for upcoming classroom celebrations, we want to thank our families for helping make these events special! To ensure a safe and smooth experience for all, please note the following guidelines for party volunteers:
- No younger siblings may attend with volunteers.
- Parents may not sign out additional siblings past 3pm on party days.
- All volunteers must bring a valid photo ID to the office to sign in through the RAPTOR system before volunteering. If you’ve not been entered into the RAPTOR system yet this school year, please come in PRIOR to the day of the party to save time.
- Teachers are limited to a maximum of 3 parent volunteers per classroom.
- Only parents who have been scheduled in advance by the teacher may volunteer—please do not show up on the day of the party without approval.
Thank you for supporting our students while helping us keep celebrations safe and fun for everyone! Go Bees!
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National School Bus Safety Week continues with fact #2!
Did you know that a school bus is not just the color yellow? The technical color of a school bus is National School Bus Yellow. This specific hue of yellow was chosen in 1939 by a group of experts, organized by Dr. Frank W. Cyr, "The father of the yellow school bus", due to the brain's ability to recognize it faster than any other color or specific shade of yellow or color. The research was conducted on a $5,000 grant from the Rockefeller Foundation.
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Reminder: Bethel High School and Middle School will have a remote learning day on Tuesday, November 4th, due to election polling!
Students will stay home and will have an assignment for each class. Assignments will be given the preceding day or may be posted on Google Classroom. Teachers will be available during school hours to answer questions via email.
Buses will run from Bethel to the MVCTC; however, students who attend the CTC will be responsible for their transportation to and from Bethel.
Elementary students will be unimpacted by the election polling and will report as scheduled.
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Did you know a school bus is over 70 times safer than any passenger vehicle on the road? Due to its size, and elevated floor height, compartmentalization is used to keep its passengers safe instead of a seatbelt. School bus construction standards have evolved over time, but the same basic principles have remained, which is why it continues to transport over 27 million children safely to school each day in the United States.
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Join Bethel Elementary in sending one big, bold orange message of support, love, and unity as a community. By wearing orange on October 22, we stand together to show that we care for one another and believe in creating a safe and inclusive space for everyone. Let’s turn our school a bright shade of orange and show the power of unity!
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Discover your future!
Join us for our Pathways to the Future Night on Wednesday, November 12th! From 5pm-7pm, we will have an exciting evening dedicated to exploring life after high school.
Meet with military representatives and connect with local workforce professionals! Seniors can also get help with the completion of their FAFSA from a college expert and pick up scholarship information.
Don't miss your chance to take the next step toward your future!
If you plan to attend, please RSVP via the QR Code below or this link: https://forms.gle/tbnhP1DyKFYtS3h77
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Reminder! Tomorrow, October 16th, is the end of the 1st grading period and all students will have a 2-hour Early Release. Additionally, the following day, Friday, October 17th, is an Education Progress Day and there will be no school!
Students who attend the MVCTC will need to provide their own transportation home from Bethel on October 16th due to the early release!
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