Mrs. O’s Spotlight, Week of October 13
Please see the attached PDF for Mrs. O’s Spotlight for the week of October 13.
Author Archives: Greer Bautz
Club Bells Mill — SATURDAY NIGHT
Jungle Boogie Club Bells Mill is SATURDAY Night. The Reptiles are ready. The kids are ready. WE just need a few more parent volunteers, so please consider volunteering if you can: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A0548ADA8229-jungle1. While it’s a drop off event, we also need the right amount of parent volunteers for a safe and smooth event!
A big, BIG thank you from Club Bells Mill!!
*****MEMBERSHIP INFO*****
It’s totally awesome, and it’s back! The first of 4(!)
The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming… Volunteers & More Info
The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming! Next week, in fact, and we still need parent help!
We Need Volunteers:
Like to read or help others pick out books? Consider volunteering to help us staff the Book Fair while it’s in the Media Center! See the sign up genius for slots to help set up, take classes through the book selection and break down the Fair.
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0B4CADA7292-book/372182
How to Get Your Students Ready:
This week students will come home with a letter and paper flyer.… Read Full Post
Membership/Donation Drive: Membership Cards Coming Soon/Still Time to Donate
A huge thank you to everyone who has joined the PTA and made a donation. It really is a team effort, and if we all work together we can accomplish a lot!
For those who have joined:
PTA membership cards will be available for pickup at the evening hours of the book fair on October 14th and 15th. Don’t forget to stop by and receive your cards. Once PTA members have their membership cards, you will have access to discounts at national retailers such as Staples, Metlife, Sylvan, Hertz and more!
Last Call: $181/Free T-Shirt Promotion
Thanks to those who donated $181 and got a free t-shirt.
As a reminder, you were sent an email requesting the size and style T-shirt of your choice.
Please fill out this form and return it to Stacy Ganz Kahn ASAP. Questions? Contact Stacy at [email protected].
County-Wide Information for Parents (from MCCPTA): GT Info
The following county-wide programs may be of interest to our parents:
1) MCCPTA GT Liaison Training/Parent Information Night –Tuesday, October 14, 7:30-9:30 pm
Location: Carver Educational Services Center Auditorium, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville.
(free parking)
Meet Meredith Casper, Director of MCPS’ Division of Accelerated and Enriched Instruction, and Ruth Green, Director of Enriched and Innovative Programs
Presentations will include:
- Overview of the magnet application process and how to support parents at your schools in navigating the process.
CPK Event — Thurs, Fri — Flyer Attached
Headed to the mall this week? If you dine at California Pizza Kitchen and bring in the attached flyer, your student’s class could win a pizza party! Also, 20% of the check will be donated back to BMES for other community building events. Purchases are for ALL DAY LONG and include dine-in, take-out, catering and all beverages!
Don’t forget to bring the sheet that came home with your child’s teacher’s name. The class with the most students attending these 3 nights will get a free pizza party!!!
Reminders: PTA Mtg, Walk to School Day & Last Call for Directory
Please see below for a few important reminders/deadlines this week:
PTA MEETING (TONIGHT!)
Tonight is the 1st PTA meeting of the school year. It is an appetizer social in the APR and then a brief business meeting. Please bring an appetizer to share; and if you can only bring yourself, that’s okay too! The event will run from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and BAR-T is providing FREE childcare for Bells Mill aged students.
Also, if you are a room parent, remember this is a *mandatory* room parent meeting at 6:30 p.m.… Read Full Post
Spotlight Week of October 6
Please see a PDF of Mrs. O’s Spotlight for the week of October 6. This newsletter contains details about many upcoming events including National Walk to School Day (10/8) and School Portrait Day (10/16).
Thanks.
First PTA Mtg/Mandatory Room Parents Meeting (10/7)
Our first PTA meeting of the year is Tuesday, October 7 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the APR. Food will be served. Please bring an appetizer to share. If you can’t bring an appetizer to share, it’s okay, still come to the meeting!
Bar T WILL provide childcare during the meeting.
Room Parents: 6:30 (before PTA) is the room parents meeting. This meeting will be brief and is mandatory for all room parents.
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