Bethany Charter School will now be posting YMCA sports registration forms on line. Click on the Activities page link and go directly to the sport you wish to register for. Copies may be obtained from the office by request.

Thank you Salem for voting us the Silver Medal winner of Charter Schools in the Mid-Willamette Valley.  It is always special to be recognized by the best in the valley on line poll.  We thank our voters and the fine Statesman journal for hosting the best of the best....
We graciously accept this recognition.  It truly is the people inside the school that makes it. 
Way to go Bethany Bobcats!
NEVER Look down on anybody...Unless you are helping him up!  Jesse Jackson

Bethany Charter School
11824 Hazelgreen Road NE, Silverton, OR 97381 (503) 873-4300
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Greetings to our Bobcat Community,
 
January has flown by. Students, teachers and our instructional assistants continue to work hard on their standards course of study. Teachers have been meeting to discuss common assessments and strategies for ensuring all students receive the help (either remediation or acceleration) that they need. We know that every day is important in the overall accomplishment of each student, and we know that you as parents are continuing to stress that your children come to school every day ready and eager to be the best they can be. For that, I thank you.
 
“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.”
            William Arthur Ward                Dakota Parmely
 
I want to thank all of the parents who take their responsibility seriously to give service to the school. We have a PRIDE of parents who continue to show up and commit to being partners in the education journey. What they do for us is so important. I know how hard it is for many of you to give such service but continue to encourage you to find a way to be a part of Bethany Charter School and offer your talents to our children. This is the Bobcat spirit-we give back what has been given to us. Your child is getting a wonderful education at Bethany Charter School. Thanks to you who are showing your appreciation by giving back to the school. The Carnival is the perfect opportunity to take up your responsibility of service to the school. 
 
Our fourth and seventh graders will be taking the State writing test in February. The teachers and students have been working very hard to improve writing skills. At the home front, be sure to encourage writing practices at all ages. The world of technology has delivered the computer but the computer can only write as good as the operator. Writing to communicate is not going to leave us. It is a necessary to be able to get your message across clearly. The better your writing skills are, the better the impression you’ll make on the people around you.
 
Make February a heart warming month to be a Bobcat!
 
Mrs. Frank
Bethany Charter School Administrator
 
 
 

     Bethany School is one of Silverton area's community-heritage schools; still serving families of K-8 students in a building whose history stretches back over a century.
     Records first mention Bethany holding school in 1854, apparently in four different places: It met in the home of Elias and Lucia Cox, influential and generous settlers, perhaps until the Bethany Christian Church building was built in 1858 on land the Coxes had donated. (The Bethany cemetery remains on the church land, but the beautiful white building, which stood at the east end, was demolished in 1946). The school met in the church building and also, with a teacher named Fones Wilbur, in Thomas Shaw's store building. (Thomas Shaw was in the Gilliam party that discovered Minto Pass).
     In 1865, as the Civil War ended, the community met at the church to organise a school district. In 1868 they rented a building from Dr. Hutton; and by 1869, $96.50 of the necessary $100 had been raised and a new school building was completed to the west of the existing one. (Characteristically, Mr. Cox said he'd wait for the rest of the money.) Enrollment was 45; average attendance 18 ½.
     In 1886, Mr. Cox (again) donated land, and, in 1890 , 31 years after the first school was built, the initial part of the present building was constructed. It boasted a bell, a woodshed for the woodstove, a teacher's desk on a platform, and a hand dug well with a dipper. Paper was scarce, so slates were used.
     Additions over the years, starting in 1910 with a second room on the west, a playshed (added during the Depression), an "auditorium" in 1948, and extensive later additions,transformed the facade to a modern looking exterior.
     One early teacher deserves special mention: Peter Burnett. His uncle, Peter H. Burnett, who came to Oregon in 1843, became the first Governor of California!
     On June 14, 2004 the Charter application was approved and signed.

STRATEGIC/LONG-TERM GOALS FOR BCS
 
1.  Increase student level of mastery of reading, writing and math at all grade levels with the intent of increasing the number of students meeting and exceeding the Oregon State assessment Standards in Reading/Literature and Mathematics.
 
2.  Enhance and improve technology use and instruction at BCS with the idea of incorporating as many various types and styles of technology as feasible. Use of technology in as many subjects as possible is encouraged. Implement the technology standards at each grade level.
 
3.  Tap into our local businesses and come up with a two year rotation plan for visiting and learning about the businesses.
 
4.  Natural Science is a piece of our mission at Bethany. Work to integrate the sciences with our agriculture program.
 
5.  Continue to enhance school appearance and safety in both buildings and grounds to provide a more interesting, safe and enjoyable learning environment. Encourage more use of school facilities by community.
 
6.  Implement an all school approach to instructing writing. This approach will lead to improved State writing results and all around better writers.

2010-2011 School Supply List
 
 
Kindergarten
 
1 box pencils #2 wooden
1 pkg. cap erasers
1 box Crayola or Prang crayons 24 pack
1 watercolors, Crayola, 8 colors
1 pkg. washable Crayola markers
2 spiral notebooks
5 bottom pocket folders, plain colored
5 glue sticks
1 bottle white glue
1 box facial tissues
1 pkg. disinfecting wipes
1 pump bottle of hand sanitizer
Book bag or backpack
1 Fiskar scissors, good quality and lefty if needed
 
1/2nd grade
 
1 large bottle white glue
Pencil box
1 pkg. glue sticks, no colored glue please
2 boxes # 2 pencils, (no pens please!)
1 large box tissue
1 12inch ruler w/ centimeters
1 Fiskar scissors
1 box 24 Crayola Crayons
1 box colored markers, wide or thin
1 box colored pencils
1 wide ruled spiral notebooks ( at least 70 ct.)
1 pink eraser
1 Crayola 8 ct. watercolor paints
3-5 bottom pocket folders (not Trapper Keepers or 3 ring binders please!)
2 fine point permanent markers (like Sharpie)
Hand wipes or sanitizer
1 ream of 96 bright computer copy paper
 
**some supplies will be used and shared in our classroom community.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3/4th grade
 
24ct box wooden pencils
20 pencil cap erasers
1 pink pearl eraser
1 ruler, wooden/standard & metric
1 pair Fiskar scissors, pointed adult scissors only if they are comfortable using them)
2 pkg. wide ruled notebook paper, 200-300 count
3 folders, yellow/ red/blue( plain – no pee chees, please to hold 8.5x11” paper)
2 composition books (black and white specks – smaller than 8.5x11)
2 box facial tissues
4 glue sticks
1 box 24 crayons
1 box 12 ct colored pencils
1 pencil box to store small items in desk
1 black sharpie
Backpack to hang behind a chair or hook
1 pkg. notebook paper, wide – ruled
1 pkg. graph paper
1 non battery operated noiseless hand held pencil sharpener
 Hand sanitizer or sanitizer wipes
 
5th – 8th grade
 
1 backpack or book bag
Mechanical pencils 9.07 recommended) with extra lead
1 pkg. each color, blue, black and red pens
Highlighter pen
1 pkg. pink pearl eraser or pencil top erasers
3 Pk. College-ruled notebook papers (more will be needed later in the year)
5 Mead 100 sheet composition book (or similar)
Zippered binder
Pen box for locker/table/desk
1 – 1inch white view binder (must have)
5 subject divider pack (for notebook organization)
1 Scientific calculator – Texas instrument 30xIIS (must have)
** The following items will be kept in a classroom box for “community use”**
1 plastic shatterproof ruler – standard and metric
1 pair scissors (adult size)
1 box facial tissue
1pkg. glue sticks
1 pkg. colored pencil
1 ram of white copy paper
5 boxes wooden #2 pencils
 
 
 
 

Bethany Charter School Year At a Glance 

FALL TERM 2010/2011

 
September

Tuesday, August 31, 2010
New Student/Faculty Orientation

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Faculty Orientation

Thursday, September 2, 2010
Faculty Orientation

Monday, September 6, 20010
Labor Day Holiday -No School

Tuesday, September 7, 2010
First Day of Fall Term School

Thursday, September 17, 2010
Constitution Day

Monday, September 20, 2010
Early Release @12:30/ Open House 6:30pm

 
Friday, September 24, 2010

 
Picture Day

October

Monday, October 4, 2010
Early Release @12:30

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Columbus Day

Thursday, October 14, 2010
Mid-Term Reports Due

Friday, October 15, 2010
Grade Day-No School

Monday, October 18, 2010
Parent Teacher Conferences-No School

Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Parent Teacher Conferences-No School

Thursday, October 21. 2010
Agriculture Day

Monday, October 25, 2010
Early Release @12:30

November

Monday, November 1, 2010
Picture Retake Day

Thursday, November 11, 2010
Veteran 's Day Holiday-No School

Monday, November 15, 2010
Early Release @12:30

Wednesday, Novemeber 24, 2010
Thanksgiving Feast 

Thursday, November 25, 2010
Thanksgiving Holiday-No School

Friday, November 26, 2010
Thanksgiving Holiday-No School

December

Friday, December 3, 2010
Grades/Report Card Preparation- No School

Monday, December 6, 2010 
Early Release@12:30

Monday, December 6, 2010-Friday, December 10, 2010
Book Fair Week-Tentative

Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Trimester 1 Awards Assembly @8:15

Thursday, December 9, 2010
Christmas Program @6:30 pm.

Thursday, December 16, 2010
Craft Day

Monday, December 20, 2010-Sunday, January 2, 2011
Winter Vacation-No School

January

Monday, Janurary 3, 2011
First Day of School in 2011-Happy New Year

Monday, January 10, 2011
Early Release@12:30

Monday, January 17, 2011
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday-No School

Thursday, January 27, 2011
Mid-Term Reports Due

Winter Term 2010/2011

February

Monday, February 7, 2011
Early Release@12:30

Monday, February 21, 2011
President's Day Holiday-No School

Thursday, February 24, 2011
Agriculture Day

Saturday, February 26, 2011
Bethany Charter School Carnival

Monday, February 28, 2011
Early Release @ 12:30

March

Monday, March 7, 2011
Early Release@12:30

Friday, March 11, 2011
Grades/Report Card Preparation- No School

Monday, March 14, 2011
Parent Teacher Conferences-No School

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Parent Teacher Conferences-No School

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Trimester 2 Awards Assembly @10:15

Thursday, March 17, 2011
Agriculture Day

Monday, March 21, 2011-Friday, March 25, 2011
Spring Vacation-No School

Spring Term 2010/2011

April

Monday, April 11, 2011
Early Release@12:30

Thursday, April 14, 2011
Ice-Cream & The Art's Night @6:30

Thursday, April 21, 2011
Grandparent's Lunch @11:30

Friday, April 22, 2011
Agriculture Day

Friday, April 29, 2011
Mid-Term Grades Due

May

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
National Teacher Day

Thursday, May 19, 2011
Agriculture Day/Campus Clean up Day

Monday, May 23, 2011
Early Release @ 12:30

Thursday, May 27, 2010
Volunteer Appreciation Brunch @10:30

June

Wednesday, June 1 -Friday, June 3, 2011
Science Fair Week

Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Flag Day/Eighth Grade Promotion @ 6:30

Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Last Day of School for Eighth Graders

Wednesday, June 15, 2011
End of the year Awards Assembly @8:30

 
Kindergarten Graduation @ 10:30

Thursday, June 16, 2011
Last Day of School-Early Release @ 12:00