Please take note:
Upcoming events
Parents in Prayer will be meeting this Friday morning at 8:30 in the front office conference room.
Each year Everence works to build communities of stewardship through service and donations. This year, they will be supporting us on Friday, Oct. 4 with construction clean up, lawn and landscaping maintenance, and other outdoor work. You are invited to join us on Friday, Oct. 4, from 9am to noon or 1–4pm. If you want to volunteer, please
complete the registration form by Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Picture retakes
Picture retakes are next Tuesday for anyone who missed getting their picture taken the first time and for those who want to retake their photos. If you are retaking photos, you must return your original photo packet when you retake your picture.
Dia de La Familia at Marian University
Latino students and their families are invited to join Marian University students, staff, faculty, and Latino professionals for Dia de La Familia at Marian University on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You will learn about student programs, campus life, financial aid opportunities, the admission process, and career testimonials. The event is free and all in Spanish. Registration closes September 27. Talk to Edgar or follow the registration instructions posted on his door.
Fall Sports Photos
Athletic players and parents, don't forget to order your photos! Both team and individual pictures are available to order directly from Digital Mitchell Photography. The prints will be delivered directly to your home address.
2024–25 Indiana School Choice Awards & Forms
Parents/guardians of Indiana School Choice Scholarship award recipients: look for a BLUE envelope in the mail containing your student's 2024–25 award letter from the Indiana Department of Education as well as two forms for each recipient that must be signed and returned to the school. A return envelope is enclosed for your convenience. Please return both signed forms as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please call the School and ask for Robin Yoder or email her directly.
Interterm I
Our first of three Interterms will be taking place October 9–11 for students in most grades. This hands-on experiential learning opportunity provides a variety of opportunities for students to participate in unique, fun and educational experiences both on and off campus. More information about Interterm I will be coming soon. Many lower and middle school students will be involved in the Wilderness Experience as part of their Interterm I. Grades 9-11 have signed up for their Interterm I opportunity – make sure to ask them about what they selected. Seniors will be job shadowing during these three days. See the Bethany website for a list of MS and HS Interterm I course offerings.
Have a look at the Interterm options for this first round
Grade 3-8 Wilderness Experience
As part of Interterm I (October 11–13), students in grades 3–8 will be involved in the Bethany Wilderness Experience. Students in grades 3/4 will visit Quaker Haven Camp on Friday, October 11 while students in grades 5–8 will leave on this overnight experience the morning of Thursday, October 10 and return the afternoon of Friday, October 11. Grades 5/6 will go to Camp Friedenswald, grade 7 will go to Camp Amigo, and Grade 8 will be going to Shades State Park. Specific details about itinerary, what to bring and other information will be sent to families in the coming weeks.
MS Extracurricular Grade Checks
We are proud of the large number of students who participate in athletics and other extracurriculars. We also feel that it is extremely important to help parents monitor the grades of our middle school students and to intervene when necessary. Each Friday, middle school teachers will submit names of students with low grades and will determine if a week off from extracurriculars could be helpful for the student. Parents will receive an email from the Bethany office informing them of the one-week intervention. We thank you for your support and hope that you are also monitoring your child’s grades.