Battle of the Bands is this Friday at the New Parish in Oakland! This is seriously one of the best nights out of the year. It’s low key and high energy with great music showcasing some of the amazing musical talent in our Beach community. Plus, it’s a nice way to hang out with some really fun folks and raise money for … Continue reading
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Beach Garden Cleanup
On a recent Sunday, one of the first beautiful fall mornings, Beach Elementary families gathered for the twice annual garden and grounds clean up. Work this year focused on setting up new picnic tables for instruction in the garden, maintenance on the Linda Street frontage, and weeding. Stephanie Pearson, a Beach parent who worked on … Continue reading
Ninth Annual Beach Pancake Breakfast
Join the Beach Dads Club on Sunday, September 21, from 9AM–12PM for the 9th annual Pancake Breakfast. Come to the Beach Playground to celebrate the start of the school year, catch up with friends, and enjoy a plate of made-from-scratch (by Dad!) buttermilk, blueberry, chocolate chip, or oatmeal pancakes, plus sausage and bacon, fresh fruit and Peet’s coffee. … Continue reading
PAINTS Chalk Art Festival!
PAINTS – Promote Art in the Schools – is sponsoring the Chalk Art Festival at Beach Elementary School Playground, 100 Lake Avenue, on Sunday, September 21, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in conjunction with the 9th Annual Beach Dads Club Pancake Breakfast. Come to the PAINTS table to purchase a beautiful box of chalk and claim … Continue reading
Forever Beach! Centennial Mugs
To celebrate the Beach Centennial, we still have a few limited edition commemorative mugs available. The white ceramic mugs feature the Centennial Seal on the front and “Forever Beach” on the back. Mugs are $10 each (cash or check made out to the BPO). There will be some available in the main office, or you … Continue reading
Beach Battle of the Bands 2014 is January 31st!
Come support Beach Elementary as three Rock Bands battle head-to-head-to-head to claim (or reclaim) the crown of “Baja King of Rock ‘n Roll.” Come flick your lighters for some familiar Beach dads as well as some fresh new faces at The Uptown Nightclub! Mark your calendars: Friday, January 31 7:00 – 11:00pm The Uptown Nightclub, 1928 … Continue reading
Fresh Perspectives on Beach’s Past, Present and Future.
To commemorate Beach’s 100th Centennial, Piedmont’s Post’s Answer Man visited our classrooms and asked students for their perspectives on the school’s history and future. Meghan Snyder’s second graders were asked: “What will your school be like in another 100 years?” Ms. Lee’s fourth graders were asked: “What do you think your school was like 100 years ago when … Continue reading
Beach Gardens Cleaned and Planted
‘Leaf it’ to the Beach community to shine once again. 36 intrepid souls braved the frigid temps last Sunday to help rake, prune, plant and mulch the grounds of Egbert W. Beach, and it looks amazing! Big thanks to Anne Hauss and John Gibbs for their stewardship of the garden and grounds – these jewels of … Continue reading
Beach Bookfair is October 21-25!
Get your kids excited about reading while supporting our school! Join us for the Scholastic Bookfair, happening Oct 21st – 25th in the Beach Auditorium. Our theme this year – Reading Oasis: A Hot Place to discover Cool Books! – is part of an exciting reading event that brings a wonderful selection of fun, engaging, … Continue reading
2014 Beach Revue Dates Announced
Save the Date! The 46th Annual Beach Revue will return to the Beach School Auditorium on March 14th, 15th & 16th (matinee). Please mark your calendars for this exciting event! Sign-ups will begin in early November and rehearsals will begin the weekend of Jan. 11th – 12th. Look for more information on this web site and via room parents … Continue reading