BT FLASH - February 3, 2026

Sending warm thoughts to all this February!

Included Information

Quick Reference Calendar

Special Services Resource Fair and Summer Camp Expo

Bubbakoos Dine Out

Author in Residence: Laurie Wallmark

Community Happenings

Mark your Calendar...

Feb 2: Last Day of STEAM

Feb 3: First Day of Spanish

Feb 5: Early Dismissal- Staff Development (PreK PM Only)

Feb 7: Strive PTO Special Services Resource Fair and Summer Camp Expo

Feb 13: Wear Pink for Valentine's Day

Feb 16: No School- President's Day

Feb 17: No School- Lunar New Year

Feb 18: Visiting Author Assembly- Laurie Wallmark

Feb 21: Bubbakoos Dine- Out Fundraiser

Feb 27: 100th Day of School

BT Events and News

Clothing Donations for the Nurse’s Office

We’re collecting gently used pants in sizes 3T - Size 8 for students who may need a change of clothes during the day. If your family is ready to part with outgrown items, especially with new holiday clothes arriving, we’d be grateful for your donations.

Author in Residence: Laurie Wallmark

HVRSD Author in Residence, Laurie Wallmark, will visit Bear Tavern on February 18th! Laurie Wallmark is an award-winning children's Author who writes full time, creating books that celebrate curiosity and STEM.

Bubbakoos Dine Out: Feb 21

On Sat Feb 21st, Bubbakoos will donate a portion of all sales to the BT PTO.
Stop by, grab a meal, and give back!

Thank you!

Thank you for your generous Annual Appeal Donations! With your donations, the PTO is closer to meeting the budget needs of the school year. 100% of your donations will fund field trips, assemblies, visiting author program, online directory, classroom technology, and more.

https://beartavernpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/351464

Questions/Info: Kellye Jones - kwarn76@gmail.com

Click here to donate to the Annual Appeal

Membership Toolkit Directory Information

Update to Stay in the loop!

Here's how:

Returning Families: Click here to Login. (You must login with the email address where this newsletter arrived.)
New Families: Click Here!
- Access the school directory on demand
- Secure data with password protection
- Control which data will be included in the directory for your family
- Sign up to volunteer
- Purchase spirit gear and Make Donations

Questions?

Patricia Chu patricia.chu@icloud.com

Laura Martin lauraf@udel.edu

Community Happenings

Hopewell Recreation Camps

Check out a sneak peek of the Hopewell Rec Department's 2026 Summer Camp offerings: https://www.hopewelltwp.org/785/Summer-Camps Registrations open on Feb 17th.

YMCA After School Enrichment Programs

Hopewell Valley YMCA is pleased to offer a selection of after school enrichment programs right in your child’s elementary school. Kids can play, learn, and excel after the bell without ever having to get in the car! https://hvymca.org/child-care/

Quick Links

EMERGENCY CLOSING INFORMATION:

For all emergency schedule changes consult one of these sources:

District Website:http://www.hvrsd.org
District Emergency Phone Message: 737-8449
District Phone Line: 737-4000
HV-TV: Comcast Channel 19, Verizon Channel 32
HVRSD on Facebook

IMPORTANT BTPTO ONLINE LINKS
Everything you need from the PTO:
Bear Tavern PTO Website

We are also mobile!

The app is available for free in the Apple Store and in Google Play.

Bear Tavern Elementary School website (District Website):
http://btes.hvrsd.org/

Virtual Backpack (important flyers and forms)

https://btes.hvrsd.org/o/btes/browse/112859

SUBJECT: BT Flash: Feburary Updates