A Guiding LIGHT for ALL Things Anchor Pointe Elementary!
October 3, 2025
Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, October 7 - Picture Retake Day
Wednesday, October 8 - Early Release, 11:40 am Dismissal
Tuesday, October 14 - Wednesday, October 15 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday, October 16 - Friday, October 17 - No School
Friday, October 31 - Monster Mash Parade 1:30 pm
Preschool Peer Applications for the 2026-2027 School Year Open October 1, 2025!
Would you like your child to be a peer model in preschool next year?
The BPS preschool program is held at Anchor Pointe Elementary School. Our program serves students on a 50/50 basis, meaning 50% of the students in each class have an Individualized Education Plan (they qualify as a student with a disability). The other 50% of our students are considered peer role models and do not have identified special education needs.
How to Apply
On October 1st, visit the Early Childhood Website for information about how to apply for preschool peer screenings.
We invite you to join us for Parent/Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, October 14th or Wednesday, October 15th!
Art, Music, Media, and PE teachers, as well as our Reading and Math Specialists and Resource teachers will be available on a drop-in basis on both the 14th and 15th. Our HAL and EL teachers will be available at Anchor Pointe on the 14th only, as they also serve students in other buildings.
Please click on the Sign Up Genius links below to reserve a date and time to visit with your child's teacher(s).
Our teachers look forward to meeting parents and visiting with you about your student's progress so far this year!
If your child was absent on picture day or needs a "do-over," Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7th.
Students who were absent for picture day have been noted and will be included. If your child was photographed but you wish to have their photo retaken, please notify their classroom teacher.
This year we have a new sign that is perfect for every Badger home! Of course, we still have personalized signs to SHOWCASE YOUR FAVORITE ATHLETE, ACTIVITY OR CLUB MEMBER WITH A PERSONALIZED YARD SIGN! Signs range from $22 to $26.
A SEPARATE ORDER FORM IS REQUIRED FOR EACH YARD SIGN YOU WISH TO ORDER! One name per sign is allowed. Pick up times and location will be communicated via email.
*** APPROVED VOLUNTEERS FROM 2024-2025 DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY. BACKGROUND CHECKS FROM 2024-2025 ARE STILL GOOD ***
Become a Volunteer at Anchor Pointe Elementary and Preschool
Anchor Pointe will have many opportunities to volunteer and assist our wonderful staff and students! In order for family members to volunteer they must complete the volunteer application process. There are multiple levels for which families can volunteer. There are different expectations and procedures for each level. The levels are:
Level II: This level works with children but in a supervised manner. This would include opportunities such as being a room parent, lunchroom parent volunteer, classroom presentations from parents, or with the book fair. Parents will complete the application process but will NOT have a background check. This is for volunteers who will NOT be left unsupervised with children.
Level III: This is for field trip volunteers. Any volunteer that may be alone with children will first complete the application process and then have a background check by the district. Level III applications need to be submitted to the school office a minimum of two weeks prior to the field trip to ensure ample time for a background check to be completed.
As you start looking ahead, it may be of benefit for you to complete this process if you have a desire to be a room parent or accompany the class on a field trip.
We would love to have as many volunteers covered and ready to go to properly be prepared for anything or any activity our classrooms may be doing in the future. Now is the time to get prepared for the wonderful activities we have planned throughout the school year.
All applications must be submitted to the Anchor Pointe Elementary office and must have an official signature of the person applying to be a volunteer.
*** If you were an approved volunteer last year, you DO NOT need to fill out a new application ***
All information regarding upcoming Bennington community events, sports camps, and activities are posted on our district website, and shared through the weekly district newsletter, the Badger Update.
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