Box Tops at Bells Mill & Pizza Contest!

Update on Monthly Box Top Pizza Party Contest Standings So Far…

February Box Top totals are looking good! The 3 classes that are in the lead for winning the pizza party contest are:

1st place- Mrs. Yoder

2nd place- Mrs. Bedell

3rd place- Miss Harris

Lots of classes are following closely behind, so keep sending in your Box Tops! The kids are very excited about this competition, so help them win this contest for the end of the year pizza party!

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Note from Mrs. O on Valentine’s Parties

Class Valentine’s Day Parties will be on Friday, February 12 at 2:30 p.m. Parents are welcome to join this special time for children.

Please note, it is VERY important to NOT parking in the bus loop or car pool/fire hydrant lane on February 12th (Val. Day Parties). Emergency vehicles and buses must have free and clear access to both areas.

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Movie Night At Bells Mill

 

On Saturday February 6, join us for the PTA-sponsored movie night.
We will be showing Minions!” The event is free for all Bells Mill
families, and each child will receive a popcorn and water. Pizza from
Potomac Pizza will be available for purchase. Doors will open at 5:30
p.m. (enter through the AP room). Show time will begin at
approximately 5:45 p.m. until about 7:30 p.m. Please note that it is
NOT a drop off event.
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PARCC Night for Parents Rescheduled as a Webinar

Due to disruption caused by the recent blizzard, PARCC Night for Parents that was scheduled for Monday, February 1, at Richard Montgomery High School has been cancelled.

Instead, MCPS will present a webinar on Wednesday, February 10, from 7 to 8 p.m. During the webinar, staff will provide an overview of PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) assessments, as well as information on upcoming changes for the 2016 administration of the tests.… Read Full Post

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Deadline Now Monday: PTA-Sponsored Children’s Author Book Order

The Bells Mill PTA is sponsoring New York Times best-selling author Jackie Urbanovic in March. We have a unique opportunity to pre-order books that she will sign and personalize each copy for or students.  Please see the Jackie Urbanovic Book Order Form to place your order and for more details.

Given the blizzard, the publisher graciously extend the order deadline so that all orders are DUE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 — NO EXCEPTIONS.

For more on the author visit www.jackieurbanovic.com.… Read Full Post

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Important Updates for The Week of February 1

Please see the following updates for the week of February 1 given last week’s multiple days of closures:

1) Mrs. O’s Spotlight for the Week of February 1 with important details. Please note MCPS canceled the PARCC meeting originally scheduled for 2/1/16. We will provide rescheduling dates next week.

2) Revised MCPS School Lunch Menu for Feb.1 through Feb.5, 2016 — The school lunch menu shifted due to the multiple days of closures. Please reference this version in planning around school lunch offerings for the week.

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