Beaufort Elementary School

Today we recognize our amazing library media specialists for all they do for our students and for our district.

Thank you library media specialists for enriching our students' lives!

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No fooling—today was double the fun! 🍎🤡 Not only did we survive April Fools’ Day, but it was also "Dress Like a Student" day at school! Let’s just say some of us understood the assignment. 🎒👟 From the oversized hoodies to the "TikTok-made-me-do-it" vibes, these pictures are guaranteed to give you a laugh! Check out our best (and most ridiculous) student impressions below. 👇✨ #TeacherLife #DressLikeAStudent #AprilFools #SchoolSpirit

Tomorrow, April 2nd, is National Librarian Appreciation Day, and Beaufort officially wins because we have the legendary Mrs. Brinkmann! 📣📚🎸 She’s not just a librarian; she’s a total Rockstar Librarian. Whether she’s spinning Taylor Swift and Billy Joel on the turntables or finding you the perfect read, she keeps the library (and our hearts) grooving! 🎧💖 🥁 A huge shoutout to her ever-helpful hubby, Bob, for always being the ultimate roadie and supporting her library magic and our Book Fair! 🙌 Mrs. B, thanks for making Beaufort a little more musical and a lot more literate. You rock! 🎸📖✨Help us by giving her a shoutout! 🎤 #RockstarLibrarian #BeaufortBest #SwiftieLibrarian #LibraryIsMyJam

Today we recognize our amazing paraprofessionals!

Thank you for all you do for our students and all you do for our district.

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Tomorrow, April 1st is Our Beaufort Elementary Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟 At Beaufort Elementary, magic doesn't just happen in textbooks—it happens in the hallways, the classrooms, and the quiet moments in between, all thanks to our 8 incredible Paraprofessionals. They are the heartbeat of our school, guiding our students with boundless love and teaching straight from their hearts every single day. Whether they’re offering a high-five, a patient ear, or a spark of inspiration, these amazing educators make our school a brighter place to grow: • Sarah & Emily B. – Always ready with a smile and a helping hand. • Jordan & Shannon – Bringing energy and heart to every lesson. • Emily K. & Ashley – Patient guides who make every student feel seen. • Dawn & Dottie – The steady, kind presence our children adore. To our "Great Eight": thank you for being the superheroes our students look up to. We couldn’t do it without you! 🐾❤️ Please join us with a kind comment on this post about how awesome they are!!

Easter Break is fast approaching!

Friendly reminder, there's no school on Friday, 4/3 - Friday, 4/10.

Students are back in session on Monday, 4/13.

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🐰 Spread Some Hoppy Cheer by sending an Easter Gram! 🐣 Hey Beaufort families! Looking for a sweet way to brighten someone’s day? Our school is selling Easter Grams this week, and you won’t want to miss out! 🌷✨ Here is everything you need to know: • When to Buy: Monday, March 30 – Wednesday, April 1 🗓️ • Cost: Only $1 each! 💵 • Delivery Day: All grams will be passed out at school on Thursday, April 2nd. 🐇 Whether it’s for a best friend, a favorite teacher, or a sibling, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the Spring season! 🥚

🚒 A Ride to school in a fire truck! 🚒 Avery had the opportunity to ride to school in the fire truck last Thursday. Her family won this opportunity at the silent auction during this year's spaghetti supper 🍝. After they arrived our Preschoolers had the opportunity to take a picture and check it out! 🧯

What a fantastic morning at Beaufort Elementary! 🌟 Our students had the incredible opportunity to dive into Career Day, and the energy in the building was electric! ⚡️ From learning about the art of bee keeping 🐝 and the science of specular reflection 🔬 to getting up close with some furry friends from Kaase Farms 🐄 and Longmeadow Rescue Ranch 🐴, our students' eyes were opened to so many amazing possibilities! We even explored the worlds of well drilling, coin collecting, and the high-tech future of robotic welding. 🤖🛠️ A HUGE shout-out and thank you to Mrs. LaBoube for her incredible hard work in organizing such a seamless and inspiring event. 👏❤️ We also want to send a massive thank you to all of our guest presenters who took time out of their busy schedules to mentor our little Wildcats and show them all the amazing things they can grow up to be! 🎓💼 Check out some of the awesome topics we explored today: • Animals & Nature: Llamas, Bee Keeping, and Cows 🦙 • Community Heroes: Police Officers and First Responders 🚑🚔 • STEM & Tech: Specular Reflection and Robotic Welding 💻 • Local Industry: Agriculture Business and Well Drilling 🚜 • Hobbies & Fun: Legos, Puzzles, and Numismatics 🪙🧩 The future is looking bright here at Beaufort! 🌈✨ #CareerDay #BeaufortElementary

This week we are excited to have Rachel Gillette, special education teacher at Beaufort Elementary, as our Wildcat of the Week.

Rachel, thank you for taking the time to share a little information about yourself!

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❤️⚾️ Redbird Nation, It’s Go Time!⚾️❤️ We know this is short notice, but if your student wants to wear their Cardinals gear today, let’s go for it! 🏟️✨❤️⚾️ Grab your favorite jersey, throw on that lucky cap, and let’s make some noise! 🧢📣⚾️ #GoCards #STLCards #OpeningDay

Calling all Beaufort families! 📣 Get ready for a special treat! 📚 Author Dan O'Neill will be visiting our school on April 2nd! This is an awesome opportunity for your little readers! 👦👧 Here's the scoop: • 📖 He'll be signing and personalizing his amazing books, The Day Avery Rose Lost Her Nose and Crazy But True - St. Louis History (and more!). • ✨ Want a personalized copy? Fill out the order form! • 🗓️ Tuesday, March 31st is the deadline to return the form and payment (cash or check) to the school. ⏰ • 💳 You can also order online at www.danoneill.net (but hurry, so your order arrives by April 2nd!). Don't let your kids miss out on meeting a real author and getting a special book! Let's show Mr. O'Neill a warm Beaufort welcome! 📕

🚓🚨A Ride to school in a police car 🚔 🚨!! Cash Gall had the opportunity to ride to school in the Police Car yesterday by winning this at the silent auction during this year's Spaghetti Supper.🚓🚨 Cash as accompanied by his buddy Blaine Rice. A huge, thank you to the Officer for the safe and fun delivery! We also want to thank the Union Police Department for helping create such great memories for our students.

🌸📸 Tomorrow is Picture Day! 📸🌸 Get those smiles ready, Beaufort Elementary! Spring Picture Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25th. All students will be photographed, so dress your best and let those personalities shine! ✨ • When: Tomorrow, March 25th 🗓️ • Order Online: WagnerPortraitGroup.com 💻 • Password: 3A9Z4V4P 🔑 Don't miss out on these sweet spring memories! 🌷📸 #BeaufortElementary #PictureDay #SmileBig

HIRING! We have several openings across the district for the 26/27 school year. If you love working with kids and want to be part of a fantastic work environment, we may just have the spot you're looking for!

Learn more and apply here: https://unionrxi.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

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📩 Report Cards went home on Friday! Check those backpacks, Wildcat families! 🐾 ❤️ Report cards were sent home this past Friday. We are so incredibly proud of all the growth and hard work our students have shown so far this year. Hard to believe, but there is only one quarter left in the school year! Please remember to sign and return them as soon as you can. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your child's teacher. Let’s finish strong and keep working hard, Wildcats! We’ve got this! ❤️🐾

🍪 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT🍪 ALL COOKIE DOUGH ORDER FORMS & MONEY ARE DUE TOMORROW, MARCH 23! ***Do not include online orders on your physical order forms!

🧦 Rockin’ Our Socks at Beaufort! 🧦 What an incredible day! Our Wildcats showed up in their brightest, boldest, and most mismatched socks today to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. We’re a little early on the festivities (the official big day is March 21st!), but the energy at Beaufort was already off the charts. It was so heartwarming to see our students and staff rocking their unique styles to honor the beautiful "extra" that makes our community so special. Huge shoutout to all our Wildcats for leading with kindness and showing that different is awesome! 💙💛 #LotsOfSocks #WorldDownSyndromeDay #BeaufortWildcats

🐝 We have our 2026 Spelling Bee Champions! 🐝 Huge rounds of applause for all our brilliant spellers who took the stage today! It was a nail-biting competition, but these two incredible students truly rose to the challenge: 🥈 Second Place: A massive shoutout to Oliver Lammert! Oliver, your focus and hard work were so impressive—way to go! 🌟👏 🥇 First Place: A big congratulations to our 2026 Grand Champion, Ryan Bacott! Ryan took home the gold with some seriously stellar spelling skills! 🏆✨ We are so proud of all our participants for their dedication and courage. Keep reading, keep learning, and keep being awesome! 📚🎉 #SpellingBee2026 #StudentStars #ProudMoment #BeeTheBest

🍪Final Call for the Coop!🍪 Hey families! Don't let your "Coop-ons" crumble! 🍪 Tomorrow is the FINAL COOP DAY, and we want to make sure every student who sold items gets their rewards! ✨ Here is the "dough" on what you need to do: • Tomorrow: It’s the last chance for students to redeem those "Coop-ons!" 🎟️ • Parents: Please make sure to sign off on your student's total sales so they get the credit they deserve! ✍️ • Monday, March 23: All fundraiser cookie dough money is due! Please make sure it’s turned in so we can wrap up this sweet fundraising success. 💰🍪 Let’s finish strong and make this the best fundraiser yet! Thank you all for your amazing support! 🎉🙌