Welcome to Belcher! School Address: 1839 N Belcher Road • Clearwater, FL 33764 Belcher's Student Hours are 8:35 a.m.-2:50 p.m. (Early release on Wednesdays 8:35 a.m.-1:35 p.m.) Office Hours are 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Important Numbers Belcher Elementary: (727) 538-7437 Fax: (727) 538-7255 Absence Line: (727) 588-5100 Spanish Line: (727) 507-4061 Pinellas County Schools District Call Center: (727) 587-2020   _____________________________________________________________________________________   Ticket To Read! Ticket to Read® is an online program that strengthens reading skills and knowledge with stories from social studies and science content areas. Click the picture to learn more!     The last day of school is an EARLY RELEASE day.  This is DIFFERENT than our normal release times for Wednesdays.  The last day of school, Wednesday June 5, 2013  Belcher Elementary Students will dismiss at 12:50 p.m. Change The Date... Please note:  the date for the District Science Fair,  at the St. Pete Science Center, was misprinted in this month’s newsletter.  The corrected date is May 18th.  Upcoming Events at Belcher May 17 - Last day to check out books May 24 - 5th Grade Kindles Due May 28-31 - BOGO Book Fair   Belcher BOGO Book Fair! click here for more information   Goals of Summer Bridge include expanding enrichment opportunities for students and increasing the number of students performing at and above grade level. Summer Bridge K-3, which will feature enjoyable reading, math and science activities, is specifically designed for students who are not reading on grade level. The program will take place Monday through Thursday, from June 17 through July 24. It will also offer free child care provided by the YMCA or R’Club after the academic program ends at 1 p.m. Parents of students who qualify for Summer Bridge will receive letters and brochures with more details. Additional information will be available on the district’s website, www.pcsb.org/summerbridge. This program will be in addition to other summer programs we offer on campus.   __________________________________________________________________________________  PCS Parenting Tip Videos __________________________________________________________________________________ www.pcsb.org Pinellas County Schools district calendars page.