Beachland Elementary PTA

10/06/2026

Our Beachland teachers and staff have Amazon Wishlists available on our website ALL YEAR LONG!

With Amazon Prime Day October 6–7, it’s the perfect time to check out their lists and grab something that can help make their classrooms even more amazing! 🍎✏️💻

👉🏻 View wishlists here: https://www.beachlandpta.org/classroomwishlists?utm_campaign=f868f749-f6e7-4f17-a3c3-01ff41c78820&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=3e5f27f3-c3ea-4636-813f-a1b7a0ad187c

10/06/2026

⏰🍩 LAST CALL FOR DONUTS! 🍩⏰

Today is the LAST DAY to RSVP for Donuts with Grown Ups! RSVPs are online only, so if you haven't signed up yet, now's the time. We want to make sure we have enough donuts for every shark and their special grown-up!

📅 Thursday 10/8: Last names A–K
📅 Friday 10/9: Last names L–Z
🕗 8:00–8:45 AM
📍 Media Center

👉 RSVP here before the day is done:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEZUd_YwV2ysAR4T_akeWrDQrbASNUb8YSyvLpoH_hws45aQ/viewform?usp=send_form

Each student may invite ONE special grown-up. See you there!

10/06/2026

💥 Results are in! Our Sharks read 259,846 minutes and raised $35,680!💥

Congratulations to the students and classrooms recognized below! These graphics highlight some of our winners, but many more students earned prizes and celebrations along the way!

Thank you to our students, teachers, families, donors, and sponsors for making it all possible!

Be on the lookout for celebration photos over the next two weeks as we get ready for Eat It or Wear It on October 16th! 🥧🍯🥫🍝

10/05/2026

Let’s make this Jack-O’-Spud SPUD-TACULAR! 🎃 It’s 4th Grade’s turn to spoil our amazing Beachland teachers and staff! This month, they’re serving up a baked potato bar with all the delicious toppings! 🧀🥓🥔

The potatoes, bacon and ham toppings are already provided so we can make sure they are ready on time. We need our 4th grade families to help us with all the other yummy toppings AND the usual goodies to stock the lounge for the month!

Sign up to donate supplies here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45ACAC23AAFBCE9-66087221-stock #/

No time to shop? No problem! If you'd like us to do the shopping, please send your Venmo contribution by Sunday so we have plenty of time to purchase everything before Tuesday. See sign up link for Venmo information.

10/04/2026

🎉🎊 𝐖𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐢𝐭, 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝!🎉🎊
Our Beachland students raised OVER $35,000 and read an incredible 259,000 minutes! This is an INCREDIBLE amount we couldn’t be prouder of our students, families, and entire Beachland community! And because our students worked SO hard… Ms. Gonzalez and Dr. Keaton are going to EAT IT OR WEAR IT on October 16th! Thank you to every student who picked up a book, every family who supported their reader, and everyone who helped us reach this amazing milestone. You made reading a BIG deal at Beachland!

🍩 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐮𝐩𝐬- 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟗𝐭𝐡
Students are welcome to invite one special adult to join them. The event will be on Thursday, October 8th for the last names A-K and Friday, October 9th for last names L-Z. Please RSVP below by Tuesday.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEZUd_YwV2ysAR4T_akeWrDQrbASNUb8YSyvLpoH_hws45aQ/viewform

🍦𝐏𝐁𝐈𝐒 𝐐𝟏 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐈𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟗𝐭𝐡
Students without office referrals will visit the Kona Ice truck during school to celebrate FIN-tastic behavior during quarter 1!

💝 𝐄𝐒𝐄 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭- 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝟗-𝟏𝟐
This free enrichment program is available for gifted students in grades 3-5 with an active EP.

👻 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐤-𝐨𝐫-𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟓-𝟕𝐩𝐦!
It's open to all current Beachland students and their families.
Watch for the candy monsters in the morning drop off lines and the front office. They'll be collecting wrapped candy and trinkets from now through Trunk-or-Treat.

Interested in decorating a trunk and handing out treats at this year’s PTA Trunk or Treat? Sign up using the link below
https://forms.gle/6jioADsEBiLN9x8x5

🎃 Get creative and enter pumpkin decorating contest!
Flyers went home last week in the Tuesday folder. Students can decorate a pumpkin by themselves for the individual category, or work together as a family and enter the family category. You can drop off your pumpkin from October 12-15th.

📆 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 - 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵: 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵-𝗜𝗻 - The Great American Teach-In is a special day when parents, professionals, and community members visit classrooms to share their jobs, hobbies, or passions with students! You’ll have about 30 minutes to engage a class—share what you do, lead a hands-on activity, or host a fun Q&A. This is a great way to help students see real-world connections and explore possible careers or interests.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45ACAC23AAFBCE9-65808800-great #/

‼️ 𝐏𝐓𝐀 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞:
October 28th at 8am in the Media Center

10/02/2026

So proud of our Beachland team! Congratulations on earning the ⭐️ GOLD STEAM ⭐️ designation! A special thank you to Mrs. Jellie, Mrs. Morse, and Mrs. Johnson for their leadership and to all our teachers for making learning creative, hands-on, and exciting for our Sharks!

We are excited to celebrate an incredible accomplishment.
Beachland Elementary has earned the GOLD STEAM Designation for the 2025–2026 school year!
This recognition is a reflection of the amazing lessons, innovative learning experiences, and strong implementation happening in our classrooms. Our teachers continue to create meaningful opportunities for students to think critically, create, collaborate, problem-solve, and apply their learning in authentic ways.
A special THANK YOU to Mrs. Jellie, Mrs. Morse, and Mrs. Johnson for your leadership and dedication to STEAM at Beachland. Thank you for representing our school so proudly at the School Board meeting last night and for helping showcase the incredible work happening here every day!
We are so proud of our Beachland team!
Thank you for continuing to inspire our students and for helping us Ride the Wave of Success!
Congratulations, Beachland!
GOLD looks good on us!

10/02/2026

Celebrating Principal Gonzalez for National Principals Month! Thank you for the kindness, care, and leadership you bring to Beachland every day. We’re lucky to have you! 🦈 🩵🩷

National Principals Month spotlight: Principal Vanessa Gonzalez of Beachland Elementary.

Under Principal Gonzalez's leadership, Beachland has achieved more than 90 percent proficiency in third grade English Language Arts for two consecutive years. Her kindness and meaningful connections with students, families, and the community create a school where every child feels known, valued, supported, and inspired to succeed. Fins Up!

Share your appreciation for Principal Gonzalez in the comments.

10/02/2026

🚨 ONLY $4,730 TO GO! 🚨

If just half of our students brought in one more $25 donation, we would surpass $40,000 and unlock a schoolwide science experience for every Beachland student!

Our current leaders are posted, but several students are close behind. A few more donations could completely change the leaderboard!

Plus, any student who raises at least $25 is entered to win an authentic NeeDoh! Last drawing on Monday!

⏰ Donations close TONIGHT at 11:59 PM!

🔗 https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=6703b8ce26ce0

Raise. Read. Succeed. 🦈

09/30/2026

Only 3 days left to fundraise!

💰 Raised: $34,545
🎯 Stretch Goal: $40,000
⏰ Deadline: Friday at 11:59 PM

Last year, Beachland PTA contributed more than $75,000 toward programs and support for our students and teachers, including:

• $20,000 in classroom and schoolwide grants
• Hands-on science programs
• Field-trip transportation assistance
• Student celebrations and family events
• Classroom supplies and teacher support

That total excludes operating costs. A reminder that our PTA is entirely volunteer led, and your donations make this support possible!

🎁 Raise $25 by Friday for a chance to win an authentic NeeDoh! Winners will be drawn daily through Monday.

It’s not too late to activate your child’s page or donate!

https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=6703b8ce26ce0

09/28/2026

🍩 🦈 RSVPS ARE NOW OPEN FOR DONUTS WITH GROWN UPS! 🦈 🍩

Join us for a sweet start to the school day! Each student may invite ONE special grown-up: mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, aunt, uncle, or whoever makes their morning brighter.

📅 Thursday 10/8: Last names A–K
📅 Friday 10/9: Last names L–Z
🕗 8:00–8:45 AM
📍 Media Center

⚠️ RSVP is REQUIRED and ONLINE ONLY. Please sign up by Tuesday 10/6 so we know how many donuts to order! A paper reminder will go home tomorrow.

👉 RSVP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEZUd_YwV2ysAR4T_akeWrDQrbASNUb8YSyvLpoH_hws45aQ/viewform?usp=send_form