Welcome to BHE 

 

Dear Parents and Guardians,

 

Welcome to Bunker Hill Elementary! The Bunker Hill PTA Newcomers Committee is here to make your transition to BHE as smooth as possible. We hope to do this by keeping you informed and by making ourselves available to answer your questions about the school and community during the year.

Because we know how overwhelming the first year can be—many of us from first-hand experience—the Newcomers Committee has put together this resource guide to help you learn all there is to know about BHE. Please feel free to contact any member of the Newcomers Committee. We are here to help!

 

You can reach us at bhenewcomers@gmail.com or text/call us with any questions and let us know how we can help you! Again, welcome to the BHE family. We wish you and your family all the best on your new and exciting journey.

 

Sincerely,

 

The BHE Newcomers Committee

Amanda Chachere and Ali Mackey

 

Newcomers' Checklist 

  • Download the Membership Toolkit App - Apple Store Link
    • Join the Directory: Great way to search parents contact information and be included in class lists the Room Parents pull.
    • Sync subscription to the BHE calendar through Membership Toolkit and stay up to speed on your mobile phone on the go!
    • Join PTA's weekly eblast through Membership Toolkit to receive updates on all things BHE.
  • Preparing for Back to School
    • Student ID: Contact BHE front office or log into Skyward.
    • Cafeteria Account: Set up online at SchoolCafe. You can apply for free/reduced lunch, add money to your child's account and check the weekly meal plan.
    • School Supplies: Order online from School Toolbox or pick up a list at the office. Need help? Contact Karoline Humphries or Jamie Schneider.
    • Volunteer Registration: Required annually! Fill out this form to chaperone field trips, help in the classroom, or join a PTA committee. Must be done before you are able volunteer! 

    • Fill out the BIG FORM: Join the PTA; purchase field trip shirts, yearbooks, extra directories, birthday marquee messages, and commemorative bricks; contribute to underwriting campaign; and donate to our Sister School, Thornwood!

  • Join the Fun & Get Involved
    • Join us for the New Parents Welcome Event after Open House September 9th @ Kirby Ice House.
    • Monthly PTA Meetings: Fridays at 9:30 AM in the Multi-Purpose Room. First Meeting Friday September 12th. (Full schedule).
    • Men, join the BHE Dads' Club and sign up to be a WatchDOG.

 

HELPFUL INFORMATION

 

Back-to-School Dates

  • 8/11: New Parent Orientation: Parents Only @ 5:30-6:30 in the cafeteria
  • 8/12:
    • Meet the Teacher: K-2 @ 8:30 and 3-5 @ 10:00
    • Big Form opens
  • 8/13: First day of school and Welcome Back Coffee after drop off in the MPR!
  • 8/18:
    • Kinder Parent Luncheon @ 11:00
    • 11743 Duart Dr. and Room Parent sign-ups go live @ 5:00
  • 8/19:
    • Fall Committee sign-ups go live @ 10:00
    • 1st Grade Parent Luncheon @ 11:00 at 11906 Cobblestone Dr.
  • 8/20: 2nd Grade Parent Luncheon @ 11:00 at 6 Gage Ct.
  • 8/22: 3rd Grade Parent Luncheon @ 11:00 at 4 Huntington Park Circle
  • 8/25: 4th Grade Parent Luncheon @ 11:00 at 12319 Pinerock Ln.
  • 8/26: 5th Grade Parent Luncheon @ 12411 Cobblestone Dr.
  • 9/6: Big Form closes
  • 9/9:
    • Parent Open House (K, 2, 4) @ 5:30
    • New Parent Event to follow at Kirby Ice House
  • 9/11: Parent Open House (1, 3, 5) @ 5:30
  • 9/12: First PTA Meeting @ 9:30 in the MPR

 

Useful Links

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

  • Forges collaboration among home, school, and community!
  • Membership Goal: 100% participation by families and faculty members
  • Our PTA is funded by membership dues, a fall underwriting campaign, and our annual auction (live and silent bidding, music, food, and fun!)
  • Follow us on Instagram!
  • Learn more about our committees and volunteer with us.

  

Good to Know

  • School Supplies
    • Each year, the PTA provides an option to purchase pre-packaged supplies to be delivered to the school or your home.
    • You may also choose to purchase your own supplies. See the link above for the grade-specific supply list.
  • School Directories
    • Directories are published annually and distributed free of charge only to the families who have agreed to publish their contact information. You must opt in.
    • Opting in to the directory is the best way to receive information from Room Parents and to schedule/receive play date and party invitations.
    • Update family information and publishing preferences here. When you know your child’s teacher, please be sure to select it from the drop-down!
  • Lunch
    • School Café is the format to add money to your child’s cafeteria account and view the daily breakfast and lunch menus. (You may purchase food daily or from time to time with this account.)
    • Beginning in October (once children have acclimated to school), parents are welcome to eat lunch with their children. Please coordinate with your teacher in advance, and bring an ID to sign in at the front office when you arrive.
  • After-School Programs
    • After3: Onsite childcare and enrichment
    • Chess Wizards: Onsite chess class
    • Cook Learn Grow: Onsite cooking class
    • Language Kids: Onsite Spanish class
    • SBMSA: Local sports leagues for girls and boys
    • We’re happy to provide more suggestions for dance, karate, theater, etc.
  • Spirit Gear
    • Spirit gear is sold online in the spring, but a limited stock will be available to new families during New Parent Orientation.
    • Field trip shirts will be available for purchase through the Big Form.