Bethany Elementary

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Principal	Denise Bleggi
Counselor	Andi Goldsticker
School Hours	7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Enrollment	416
School Colors	Teal and white
Mascot	The Bethany Bunch
Motto	Caring about learning - learning about caring.

Directions to School

From Dallas North Tollway: Legacy Dr. Exit – East to Independence, North on Independence to Micarta, East on Micarta to the school.
From Central Expressway: Legacy Dr. Exit – West to Custer, North on Custer to Micarta, West on Micarta to the school.

Achievements

Texas State Exemplary campus; Gold Performance Acknowledgements with Increased Commended Performance in Reading, Math, Writing and Science; PISD Exemplary Writing Campus (1997-2005); Perfect Safety Record; Nutrition Center awarded a perfect score by the City Health Department; Keep Plano Beautiful Recognition for campus activities; District and Regional Science Fair winners; Award winning PTA ;  District and State Reflections winners; Plano Futures Foundation Grant recipient campus (1998-2009); Exemplary McGruff Safety Program; Continental Math award recipients; Destination ImagiNation TM winning teams, and PISD Beginning Teacher of the Year (2007).

Campus Programs

Positive Behavior Support school; weekly assemblies; curriculum delivery model based on best instructional practices; advanced technology throughout school; Special Education Inclusion;  Tutorials;  Plano Academic Creative Education (PACE) for identified gifted and talented students; Collin County Adventure Camp program (5th grade); K-5 literacy library; 4th & 5th grade Choir, Bethany Bunch TV; Science, History Fairs; Geography and Spelling Bees; Safety Patrol; Recycling program; Destination ImagiNation; ESL Parent Club (ELMS); ESL program; Diversity and Fine Arts programs; Field Day; Marathon Kids program; Family Curriculum Nights; and PASAR (after-school childcare); Red Ribbon Week Activities; Math Olympics 95th grade); Virtual Art Gallery; 7 Habits of Highly Effective People leadership program (K-5); Readers as Leaders; and STOP program (5th grade).  

Parent Involvement Opportunities

Active parental involvement has been a cornerstone for building community and supporting all students at Bethany since our doors opened in 1993.  Volunteering at Bethany supports students through:  Parent/Teacher Association (PTA);  School-Based Improvement Committee (SBIC); Key Communicators; Library, Book Fair and Literacy Library; field trips; tutoring/mentoring;  yearbook; Y/O packet; Dad’s Club; Field Day; Community Connectedness events like carnivals and sock hops; McGruff Safety Program; Reflections contest, Bethany Bunch Bits (monthly newsletters); ESL Parent Club;  and Parent Education sessions.  

Community/Business Partnerships

Einstein Brother’s; Central Market; Mimi’s Café, Kroger; and Plano Police Department.

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