Greer Bautz – Page 31 – Bells Mill Elementary School PTA

Earn $$ for BMES While You Grocery Shop

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Greer Bautz

The Cabin John Giant. . . It’s the place we hate to love. Yet, now, we can get MORE out grocery shopping. From now through March 19, 2015, Bells Mill will have the opportunity to earn cash through Giant A+ School Rewards Program.

All you have to do is:

Log on to www.giantfood.com/aplus select CUSTOMER REGISTRATION to register online using your Giant Card (OR)

Return the form to school with your child that was sent out last week and include your Giant Card Number, (13-DIGITS) last name and telephone number.

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Teacher of the Year Award

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Greer Bautz

The Marian Greenblatt Education Fund is currently soliciting nominations for this year’s Marian Greenblatt Excellence in Education Teacher of the Year Award. The Greenblatt Education Fund has been recognizing Montgomery County teachers for over 25 years. Our mission is to recognize Master Teachers who inspire their students to achieve, encourage younger teachers to be the best they can be, and help their school/community.

Nominations are due Friday, January 9, 2015 by e-mail to [email protected]. Please see the nomination checklist for more details.

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Update to Tracking Volunteer Hours

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Greer Bautz

Dear BMES Families,

Our volunteer network at BMES plays a crucial role in supporting the school’s and the students’ success. We deeply appreciate all the effort and resources contributed by our volunteers, and we want to make sure that we recognize the same.

Many of you use the volunteer sign-in sheet in the BMES office to sign in and out; however, there are many of us who put in a number of hours outside of school premises as well.… Read Full Post

Holiday Shopping on Amazon? Help BMES!

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Greer Bautz

Amazon.com
As you shop this holiday season, remember that your purchases at Amazon can help the PTA. Just go to the PTA website (www.bellsmill.org) and click on the green “Earn while you shop Amazon” button on the homepage.Once on the Amazon website you can log in and shop like normal. You will not notice any change! A portion of sales through the portal – all year long – goes back to the PTA. Easy peasy!

Mrs. O’s Spotlight Dec. 15-23

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Greer Bautz

Please see Mrs. O’s Spotlight for this week and next (December 15-23). The school chorus concert is this Thursday and the SGA is still collecting unwrapped toys for the toy drive. Winter break starts on 12/24 and school will start again on Monday, January 5. Thanks.

Club Bells Mill: December 13, Call for Volunteers

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Greer Bautz

Brrr…it’s cold outside! It must be time for another kids’ night out at Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow Club Bells Mill!

It’s this SATURDAY NIGHT and we still need parent and student volunteers! Sign up today at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A0548ADA8229-letitsnow

When: Saturday, December 13 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
What: Drop your kids off for 2 hours of fun with their friends! Not only will there be a DJ, moon bounce, crafts, and gym games, this event also features Big Grins Face Painting and Body Art!… Read Full Post

School Portraits — Freed Spirit Photography Expedited Online Ordering

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Greer Bautz

Just for the holidays, Freed Spirit Photography, the talented group hired for this year’s school portraits, is offering expedited online ordering of photos. See the holiday flyer embedded above for more details on how to place an order.

Spotlight, Week of 12/8

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Greer Bautz

Please see Mrs. O’s Spotlight for the week of 12/8. Note the change in the choral concert dates to 12/18.

Spirit Wear — Final Orders Due TODAY

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Greer Bautz

You asked, we answered! We will place another round of orders for Spirit Wear. The deadline will be Thursday, December 4. Orders can be placed on the website and an order form went home in backpacks before Thanksgiving. We are ONLY selling tee shirts and Hoodies. We are not selling any youth smalls. The youth sizes will be only medium, large and extra large.

Reflections Artists on Display 12/8 through 12/12

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Greer Bautz

Please join us in celebrating the 2014-2015 Bells Mill Reflections Artists at our annual Gallery Arts Show on display Monday December 8 – Friday December 12th. This year’s theme “The World Would Be A Better Place, If…..” was inspiring to many of our students and I am proud to announce that we have entries in each of the six categories!

Dance Choreography
(Intermediate Division)
Maya Siegal, 3, “Swirling Colors”

Film Production
(Primary Division)
Opal Siegal, K, “Take Care of Animals”
Ruby Siegal, 2, “Same Cultures Different Cultures Can be Friends”
(Intermediate Division)
Maya Siegal, 3, “Playing at the Playground”
Austin Chen, 5, “Robbers, they Never Learn”

Literature
(Primary Division)
Shivali Durbhakula, K, “The World Would Be a Better Place, If..”… Read Full Post