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Last Chance: Odyssey of the Mind Fundraising — Now Online & Ends 5/6

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As you know, two of our Odyssey of the Mind teams will be attending the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in East Lansing, Michigan in late May.  They continue to need our help in raising funds to get there.  Travel and registration costs are high, and every little bit helps.  Donating is quite easy. Just visit https://bellsmill.org, and click on the Green “Donate” button in the upper left-hand section of the website (next to the Join 2012-2013 PTA button). … Read Full Post

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Geography Bowl — Need Volunteers and Program Info

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The the 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Geography Bowl is in full swing. Tests were administered last week. If you have questions or want to volunteer contact  Judy Schricker@ 240-380-7031 or  [email protected]
Below is information for the 2nd annual Geography Bowl for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. .
Bells Mill ES 2nd Annual Geography Bowl 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade

 

Work together with friends to complete the packets.  You do not need maps or globes-all the maps that you need are in the packet.… Read Full Post

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Churchill-Run Soccer Clinic for Boys Grades 2-6

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BOYS SOCCER YOUTH SKILLS CLINICS for 2nd-6th GRADE BOYS: Train with Churchill High School Varsity Soccer Team & Coach! All Skill Levels Welcome!

WHAT: Sharpen Field Skills, Learn about Churchill Soccer, Participate in Drills and Small-Group Sessions with Varsity Soccer Players & Coach

WHEN: Choose One or BOTH Clinic Dates: Friday, May 31 and/or Friday, June 7  TIME: 4 – 6 p.m. Rain or Shine!

LOCATION: WCHS Baseball Field (Indoor Gym Space Reserved for Inclement Weather)

BRING: Bring a ball & water.… Read Full Post

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Principal’s Spotlight, Week of 4/29

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Please see below for this week’s Spotlight. Or click here for a printable PDF.

Week Ahead:

Mon., April 29           Gr. 4 Poet-in-Residence all week

                                       Language Stars Spanish, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 236

                                         Lego Engineering, 3:30-5 pm, rm. 121

                                           Art, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 163

 

Tues., April 30           Rock Guitar, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 125

                                        Lego Cyber Robotics, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 121

                                         Eco-Kids, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 214

                                      Reading Kids Network, 3:30-4:30 pm, Media Center

                                   

Wed., May 1              Beginning French, 8:00-9:00 am, rm.… Read Full Post

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PTA Updates

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Thanks to Adriana Marques and Brian Lewis for organizing a great Science Fair last week and for all the parents who helped their children with projects.

Please help with Staff Appreciation week if you can and come to our last restaurant night of the year! . . . And don’t forget recess! Any bit of time on these nice spring days is greatly appreciated.

 

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Last Restaurant Night of the Year — Wed., May 1 @ Potomac Pizza

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Please join us at Potomac Pizza in the village on Wednesday, May 1st from 4pm to 9pm for the last Bells Mill Restaurant Night of the year. Dine in the restaurant or carry out and Potomac Pizza will donate 20% of the proceeds back to Bells Mill (does not include delivery sales). Please make sure to tell your server that you are with Bells Mill!

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One last chance… for 2013-2014 PTA Board

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It is almost time to vote for a new PTA board for the 2013-14 school year and it is not too late to throw your hat into the ring.
If you have any questions about board positions or you are interested in volunteering in another capacity please let us know.  THERE IS A POSITION FOR YOU!!!  We are creating a team of parents who are dedicated to our school and want to be apart of the continued success of Bells Mill.
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Principal’s Spotlight, Week of April 22

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Please see below for the Spotlight for the week of April 22, or click here for a printable PDF.

 

Week Ahead:

Mon., April 22           Geography Bowl Tryouts for Grades 3-5

                                        Language Stars Spanish, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 236

                                        Lego Engineering, 3:30-5 pm, rm. 121

                                        Art, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 163

 

Tues., April 23           Rock Guitar, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 125

                                        Lego Cyber Robotics, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 121

                                        Eco-Kids, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 214

                                   

Wed., April 24           Beginning French, 8:00-9:00 am, rm.… Read Full Post

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PTA News

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We hope that everyone enjoyed the Cyber Safety talk last night. Please click here for more articles and information, as recommended by our speaker.

 

Below is the link to the flyer for Science Curriculum Information Night. Please share this with parents at your local schools.  MCPS executive staff members will present information on the science curriculum for K-12 and there will be time for parents to ask questions.  The event is on Monday, April 22 at Carver Educational Services Center (850 Hungerford Dr.,

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