The image shows a vibrant promotional poster for a school event called **"Bear Tracks Schedule."** The design features a cheerful, muscular cartoon bear in a red jersey and blue shorts, sprinting along a dirt path lined with colorful spring flowers and green grass. The schedule is displayed on a wooden signpost and a green banner, detailing the dates for different grade levels: ## Regular Schedule * **Wed Apr 22:** Grades 3-5 * **Thurs Apr 23:** Grades K-2 * **Wed Apr 29:** Grades 3-5 * **Thurs Apr 30:** Grades K-2 ## SOL Testing Adjustment > **Note:** A schedule swap occurs this week to accommodate SOL testing. * **Wed May 6:** GRADES K-3 * **Thurs May 7:** GRADES 4-5 ## Make-up Week * **Wed May 13:** GRADES K-3 * **Thurs May 14:** GRADES 4-5

Bear Tracks

April 17, 2026
Bear Tracks is BACK! Wednesday, April 22 - Grades 3-5 Thursday, April 23 - Grades K-2 Wednesday, April 29 - Grades 3-5 Thursday, April 30 - Grades K-2 Wednesday, May 13 - ...
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An illustrated, rectangular graphic for a "Hokie Book fair" featuring the Margaret Beeks Elementary bear mascot.In the center, the friendly brown bear from the school logo is framed by a golden laurel wreath. Behind the bear, a large, stylized banner in Virginia Tech maroon and burnt orange reads "HOKIE BOOKFAIR" in bold, collegiate-style lettering. Above the bear, a smaller ribbon displays the text "MARGARET BEEKS", topped with a "VT" logo.The bottom of the design features a white ribbon with the text "Est. 1962" flanked by small paw prints. The entire central emblem is surrounded by illustrations of open books and vintage-style lampposts. The background is a light cream color subtly patterned with faint sketches of open books and bear tracks.

Margaret Beeks Spring "Hokie" Book Fair

April 8, 2026
Spring Bookfair - Hokie Theme! We are having a HOKIE Book Fair! It will be a fun Reading Celebration! Each day we will have a different Hokie related theme. Students and s...
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Community Events: MFRL Logo

Community Events: MFRL

March 25, 2026
FMore information: https://www.mfrl.org/
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Colorful, cartoon-style poster announcing “Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!” featuring two smiling teddy bears with backpacks standing in front of a school labeled “MBES.” One bear wears a pink dress and holds books; the other wears a blue shirt and holds a pencil and paper. The scene includes a sunny sky, school bus, butterflies, blocks, art supplies, and a globe. Text at the bottom reads: “Enroll Now to Join the MBES Bears!”

Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!

March 23, 2026
It's time to register for Kindergarten. Students must turn 5 on or before Sept. 30, 2026. https://www.mcps.org/o/mcps/page/enroll-at-mcps
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5th Grade Reminders

5th Grade Families Reminders

February 18, 2026
Attention 5th-grade families: important information regarding middle school! Contact the office at 540-951-5700 with any questions or concerns.
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MBES Spring Events

Spring Events

February 12, 2026
Our spring months are full of exciting events for our students and families! Please refer to the calendar for specific times - https://mbes.mcps.org/o/mbes/events?view=cal-month ...
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100th Day of School

Happy 100th Day of School

February 10, 2026
Happy 100th day of school!!
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Kindness Week

Kindness Week 2/9-2/13

February 9, 2026
Celebrate Kindness with the Beeks Bears this week!!
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Spelling Bee

Congratulations to our Spelling Bee Winners!!

January 20, 2026
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee winners!
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Inclement Weather Codes

Inclement Weather

December 4, 2025
Updated Inclement Weather Codes - English & Spanish https://www.mcps.org/page/severe-weather-codes
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