Originally delivered on 1/18/2026 4:02 pm

SUBJECT: MBES eBlast - January 18th, 2026

Buccaneer e-BLAST: January 18, 2026
🔎 In this issue:
  • Co-Presidents' Message
  • *NEW* Exceptional Children's Week
  • Parent & Caregiver Panel
  • Spark Acceptance Offer
  • International Night
  • Buccaneer Bravos
  • PTA Calendar Link
  • Platinum Treasured Partners
Co-Presidents' Message

Good afternoon, Mt. Bethel families,

💚 The PTA is so excited to celebrate Exceptional Children's Week this week. Our committee has done a superb job preparing activities for both our Exceptional Learners and our entire student body to improve understanding and inclusion for all students. Everyone is encouraged to wear silly socks and hats on Friday, too, in celebration that we are all different and unique. Lots more great detail can be found below.

💙 There is still time to purchase Spark Acceptance before Ms. Inman's visit to Mt. Bethel on Tuesday, and don't forget about the parent and caregiver panel discussion we will be hosting for all Mt. Bethel parents on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 10 am. Details for both are below.

 💜 Reminder! There is no school tomorrow, Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

 

Wishing you an extraordinary week ahead,

~ Amy Stewart & Sarah Downer

We are so excited to announce that Mt. Bethel will be celebrating Exceptional Children’s Week, Jan 20th - 23rd.  This will be a time that we all come together to acknowledge some exceptional students within our own school community. As a school of character, we want to encourage curiosity, questions, acceptance, and inclusion by sharing how all children and people have something to contribute with unique perspectives and talents that help make the world a richer and more interesting place. During this week, each grade level will focus on one exceptionality, learning about some of those individuals' experiences and what they can do.

K- Visually impaired

1st- Orthopedically impaired

2nd- Deaf and hard of hearing

3rd- Dyslexia/Dysgraphia/Learning disability

4th- Autism

5th - Down syndrome

The more we can share information, the more we can empower all generations to embrace everyone and encourage acceptance! We hope you take this opportunity to discuss with your child what they learned during this week. 

Inclusion is within everyone’s ability!

Silly Sock or Silly Hat Day, Friday, Jan. 23rd

Don't Chromosomes look like socks? We think they do! 

Help us celebrate Exceptional Children's Week! On Friday, students are encouraged to wear silly socks, two different socks or a silly hat to celebrate that we are all different. Because — different is cool!

Parent & Caregiver Panel

Join us for a panel discussion during Exceptional Children’s Week, featuring real-life perspectives from Mt. Bethel parents and simple ways to support inclusion at home and in our school community. 


We invite ALL MBES parents to attend on Thursday, Jan 22nd at 10AM @ MBES. Rise Coffee will be on site and providing complimentary coffee!

 We hope to see you there!

Spark Acceptance ✨ Special PTA Price!

✨ Spark Acceptance, a hardback coffee table book created by Mt. Bethel parent and photographer Victoria Inman, features stories and portraits of 50+ differently-abled individuals, including many from our own community. Covering 30+ conditions such as Autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, and orthopedic impairments, the book provides practical insight into how people experience life differently and how we can better connect. 

💙 To celebrate Mt. Bethel’s Exceptional Children’s Week, families can purchase the book at an exclusive rate of $35 + tax (regularly $49.95!). Victoria will visit Mt. Bethel Tuesday, January 20th, and books purchased will be delivered to your student at school. 

🎉 To order visit www.sparkacceptance.com and use two Promo Codes at checkout: MBES and FREESHIP 

After ordering, please email the following information to sparkacceptance@gmail.com: 

                 * Order # 

                 * Student Name 

                 * Grade and Teacher

Volunteers Needed for International Night!

Mt. Bethel Elementary’s International Night is coming up on Feb 26th, 2026, from 6-8pm, and we need your help to make this evening a celebration to remember! Families can get involved by hosting a country booth, sharing a cultural dance or song, or volunteering to help during the event. Whether you’d like to represent your heritage or simply lend a hand, there’s a place for everyone.

Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA5AA29A4F8CF8-53298988-mount

A Buccaneer Bravo to Patricia L. for all her hard work coordinating decorations and supplies for Fifth Grade 1920s Day alongside the fifth grade teachers! Her time and attention to detail helped make this special day come together in such a fun and memorable way for our students. 

And thank you to all the parents who volunteered to help decorate and run stations!

Full PTA Calendar

Subscribe to our calendar and have the Mt Bethel Calendar at your fingertips! Directions can be found HERE.

Coming Up
Friday, February 6
Dudes on Duty
Wednesday, February 11
10:00a PTA Board Meeting
Monday, March 2
Digital Learning Day
Friday, March 6
Dudes on Duty
Monday, March 9
Healthy Habits Week
Thank You to our Platinum Treasured Partners!
Reminder: Government-Issued ID Required

For the safety of all students and staff, a physical, government-issued photo ID is required to enter the building for any reason -- including check-ins, check-outs, volunteering, teacher meetings, or school-day events. Digital or photocopied IDs cannot be accepted, and we cannot release a student without a valid ID.

Indirect Fundraising Reminders

Do you shop at Kroger or buy Box Top products? Learn more HERE about how you can support Mt Bethel and PTA with your everyday purchases! There are just a few easy steps and you're on your way!

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