Parent Resource Meeting, 12/12, Tonight

The next parent resource meeting (a new PTA-sponsored series geared toward all families who seek additional resources, but especially for those with children who have special needs) is TONIGHT, Thursday, December 12 from 7 -8 p.m .in the media center. Kelly Meissner, Special Project Coordinator, from the Parents Place of Maryland will be the guest speaker. She will discuss state and local resources, among other topics.

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Community Forum: Bell Time **Closest for our Cluster is Monday 12/16**

Community forums on the potential Bell Time changes

We urge anyone who wants to comment on the change of cell times to attend one of three more Bell Times Community meetings. For more info on Bell times and the potential changes: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/info/neighbor-to-neighbor/0561.14_OverviewofBellTimesFLYER_ENG_web.pdf

The events will be held:

  • Monday, December 16: Richard Montgomery High School, 250 Richard Montgomery Drive in Rockville — the one closest to BMES families
  • Monday, January 6: Seneca Valley High School, 19401 Crystal Rock Drive in Germantown
  • Monday, February 10: Montgomery Blair High School, 51 University Blvd.,
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Winter Enrichment Programs

Last call for input on winter enrichment!
We’re about to close the survey on PTA-sponsored fall enrichment activities and finalize the winter enrichment lineup. Please take the PTA survey about the fall session, and give us input about which activities your children would like in the winter. The next session of PTA-sponsored enrichment will begin the week of Jan 13, except for language, art and guitar, which are ongoing.
You can see the tentative winter lineup and take the survey here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZXQW2HW
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Principal’s Spotlight Week of 12/9

 Welcome Back, Mrs. O! Below please find this week’s Principal’s Spotlight for the week of December 9th. You can also download a PDF here .

 

Week of Dec. 9                                  

 

Mon., Dec. 9               SGA Toy Drive continues through Friday

                                    InView assessments for new students in Gr. 3-5

                                    Gr. 3 Brownies, 3:30 pm

                                                           

 

Tues., Dec. 10             InView assessments for new students in Gr. 3-5

                                     Gr. 2 Brownies, 3:30 pm, rm. 124

                                     Guitar, 3:30-4:30, rm. 165

                                   Basketball, 3:30-4:45 pm, gym

                                                                       

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Skate with Bells Mill

Bells Mill ES takes over the Cabin John Ice Arena on Saturday, December 7th for the annual Skate and Spirit Night!  Bells Mill families will have exclusive access to the rink from 6:30 – 8:00pm. Friends and Family welcome!

Pre-registration is CLOSED, but you can still pay at the door ($6.50 admission plus rental fees if needed) and join the fun!

See link to flyer for more details.

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This Week at Bells Mill: Skate Night Forms Due & PTA Meeting

We hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break!

IMPORTANT DEADLINES/EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK:

First, if you want to participate in Skate Night, your forms are DUE MONDAY 12/2.

Bells Mill ES takes over the Cabin John Ice Arena on Saturday, December 7th for the annual Skate and Spirit Night!  Bells Mill families will have exclusive access to the rink from 6:30 – 8:00pm. Friends and Family welcome!

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Principal’s Spotlight Weeks of 11.25 and 12.2

Below please find the Principal’s Spotlight for the weeks of 11/25 and 12/2 (due to the Thanksgiving Holiday). You can also click here for a printable PDF.

 

Week of Nov. 25         Mini Spirit Week       

Mon., Nov. 25             Welcome back, Mrs. O!

                                    Wear your favorite college sports team shirt or colors today                                                        

 

Tues., Nov. 26             Dress like your teacher today

Guitar, 3:30-4:30, rm. 165

                                                                       

Wed., Nov. 27             EARLY RELEASE, 1:00 pm

                                    NO HEAD START

                                    Dress like a celebrity today

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Calendar Corrections

Please note the following TIME and/or date changes as they were wrong on the calendar before this week (we have since updated, but know you may have jotted down the original times):

 

  • Ice Skating on 12/7 is 6:30-8pm (not 7pm start time).
  • Parent Resource Meeting Group – 2nd Thursday of the month therefore- Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13, March 13, April 10, May 8th.
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