Informational Letter Sent Home on 08/13/2025
August 13, 2025
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Earlier today Bean Station School faculty, staff, and students were made aware of the death of a faculty member. A uniform statement was shared with students by classroom teachers in the confines of their classroom. Great care was taken by all when delivering this sensitive information.
Be aware that students may react differently to the death of a teacher. Any reaction is normal in the grief process and can range from withdrawing to crying or showing anger. I encourage you to openly discuss with your child their reactions and feelings regarding this death of a faculty member. If your child is having difficulty managing their grief, keep the following suggestions in mind:
- Do not leave your child alone.
- Students may show a range of emotions such as sadness, anger, confusion, or withdrawal-these are all normal reactions.
- Grief can affect behavior, concentration, and mood differently for each child and may come in waves over time. .,
- Encourage open conversations at home; listen patiently and validate your child's feelings.
- Reassure your child that it's okay to express emotions in their own way and time.
- Maintain regular routines as much as possible to provide stability and security.
Special counseling services have been made available to students today and will continue to be available throughout the week and longer, if needed. In the event your child should experience a need for additional support after school hours, please contact the McNabb Center at 423-273-5599 or call the mobile crisis hotline at 1-866-791-9224.
If you feel your child needs additional counseling support at school, please do not hesitate to contact our school at 865-767-2131.
Sincerely,
Susan Kinser
Principal
Please click on the link below for the 25-26 class supply lists.
- Child’s birth certificate (not the mother’s copy)
- Child’s up to date Tennessee physical/immunization record
- Parent/Guardian photo ID
- Any custody papers if applicable
- Proof of legal guardianship if not the parent
- Proof of Grainger County residency
- (mortgage statement, rental agreement, utility bill, etc.)
- Notarized Verification of residence form (from the school district)
25-26 Kindergarten and PreK registration is open
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Our Mission at Bean Station Elementary School is to assist each student in mastering academic and social learning goals at each grade level in a safe and positive environment.
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We believe...
Teachers should incorporate a variety of learning activities to support various levels of multi-intelligences through curriculum, instructional practices, and educational research.
- Assessment practices should drive teachers' instructional strategies in the classroom.
- That every student should have an opportunity for challenging instruction and high expectations that are based on proven practices and educational research.
- Teachers, administrators, parents and community members should al share in the decision making process.
- Every student should feel successful everyday.
- Students will become responsible for their own learning. enabling them to become contributive citizens.
- It is essential to have policies in place to provide a safe, drug-free, and disciplined environment for all students, staff and community.
- In providing educational programs that will prepare students for an ever changing technological world.