Originally delivered on 8/10/2026 10:38 am

SUBJECT: Weekly Newsletter - August 11, 2026

WELCOME BACK

Dear Beckendorff Families,


On behalf of the Beckendorff JH PTA, I would like to welcome you back to school! We are very excited for all the plans we have for this 26-27 school year.


Whether you are a new or a returning family, the PTA is here to help enrich our children’s academic and social journey. Our mission is "to make every child's potential a reality" and to support the teachers, staff, parents and all the students of BDJH. 


The best place to start supporting us is by becoming a PTA member. You can find the link below. You are not required to attend meetings or even volunteer when you join, although it is highly encouraged.


For this fall, we are planning parent education coffees, Reflections art program, Fun Food Fridays, staff hospitality treats, teacher grants, and more!  We will have many opportunities for parents/guardians/grandparents to volunteer throughout the year. 


Five ways to stay connected at BDJH:


1. Join the BDJH PTA at Join PTA 

2. Check out our PTA website at www.bdjhpta.org

3. Follow our Facebook page: Beckendorff JH PTA

4. Follow our Instagram page: @bdjhpta

5. Thoroughly read this newsletter each week. It will be sent every Tuesday and it will be called: "BDJH PTA News".

6. Also, read the weekly BDJH school newsletter. It will be sent every Monday.


I hope you and your student(s) have a wonderful first week of school!


Vicky Tillerson

BDJH PTA President 2026-2027

bdjhptapresident@gmail.com

VOLUNTEERS

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! 


Your PTA Board has been working nonstop all summer to make your student "Back to school" experience, a special one. 


Thank you to:

  • Priya Natarajan and Risa Park for designing, selling and distributing all of the spirit wear apparel.
  • Giselle Salbego for getting all of our volunteers up and running.
  • Allison Brownlee for membership recruitment.
  • Joy Daily & Sasha Harewood for hosting the staff luncheon.
  • Euijeung Kim and MeganKieschnick for organizing the 6th Grade social
  • Gretchen Smith & Risa Park for organizing the 7th grade social
  • Cheryl Anderson & Jocy Rodriguez  for planning the 8th grade social, designing and selling the 8th grade shirt.
  • Kristin Merrett for updating our website, web store, and social media platforms. 
  • Geraldine Montaner @itspapercreative and Roraima Rodriguez @rzroses.usa for donating their time and talent in creating the balloon arrangements for the teacher luncheon and Bear Blast.
  • To all the BDJH PTA Executive Board for making Bear Blast a success.
  • To all the chaperones at the grade-level socials.
  • Everyone who donated snacks and drinks to stock the staff lounge.
  • To all our high schoolers for their help.


We couldn't do it without ALL your help.

Welcome to BDJH! I am Giselle Salbego, your PTA VP of Volunteers (VIPS), and I'm excited for a great year ahead! We need your help to make a difference for our students, teachers, and school community.


Whether you can give one hour or more, every hour counts! Thank you for supporting BDJH! 

Join our Volunteer Team
SPIRIT WEAR

DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY

After August 14th, sizes can not be guaranteed. 

Don't miss out on shirts, hoodies, and pajama pants! 

All orders will be delivered to your child's advisory class.

Purchase Spirit Wear
HOSPITALITY

Please help the PTA stock the BDJH teachers' lounge. These items will be used throughout the school year.  Bring your donation to the front office starting this Friday. Please tell the secretary the donation is for PTA. Click the button below to sign up.


Thank you for your donation!

Click Here To Donate
Upcoming Events
Monday, August 10
10:00a 8th Grade Social Main Event
Wednesday, August 12
First Day of School
Thursday, September 3
10:00a Budget Meeting
Friday, September 4
10:00a Coffee w/ Principal/Vol Kick Off
Monday, September 7
No School
Tuesday, September 8
10:00a PTA Board Exec Meeting
11:00a PTA General Membership
Thank you to our community partner!

Contact bdjhptafundrasing@gmail.com to find out how you can become a community partner and support our Bear community! As a PTA community partner, your brand reaches the families of over 1500 students.

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