Now through April 19, 2013 the Bells Mill Elementary School SGA will collect money to benefit Heifer International, a global organization aimed at ending hunger and bettering lives. Donations of any amount can be handed in to your child’s teacher. For more information about the campaign, click here
Due to technical glitches, the Spotlight was not sent out over the weekend. Please click here for a PDF of the Spotlight Week of April 15, 2013.
… Read Full PostAre you looking to make a difference in your child’s school experience? Do you want to volunteer but you are just not sure how you can help? We are looking for people to head up a Nominating Committee to help identify good people for next year’s PTA board. We are also starting to collect names of interested parents who want to help chair fun events next school year. We are looking for any and ALL parents who can help us.
It’s time to order the Bells Mill yearbook. Order online by logging on to ybpay.lifetouch.com. Enter job # 11371913 which will take you to a secure order site for Bells Mills ES. The cost is $27. Please order by April 12.
In honor of International Women’s Day, Governor Martin O’Malley launched Maryland’s first-ever “Governor for a Day” Essay Contest – an effort aimed at encouraging young women to pursue careers in public service, including in elected office. The contest asks young women ages 8-12 to explain in 400 words why they want to be Governor of Maryland and what they would do if they were Governor for a day. Entries are to be 400 words or less and are due April 15, 2013.
Given recent events and feedback from the last few PTA speakers on cyber-safety and fostering overall respect in our children, the PTA board has put together a talk on Cyber-Safety for Wednesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. in the media center. This dynamic talk will include speakers who can specifically address cyber-safety and the growing trend of social media for elementary school-aged children. Please note that recent media attention and events in our own BMES community support that this is not a subject limited to “older” kids.… Read Full Post
For a printable PDF of this newsletter, click here.
Week Ahead:
Mon., Apr. 8 Heifer International donation drive begins (SGA-sponsored
Bike Rodeo in PE classes for Gr. 3-5
Lego Engineering, 3:30-5:00 pm, rm. 121
Field Hockey, 3:30-4:30 pm
Spanish, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 236
Cub Scouts, 3:30-4:45 pm, rm. 155
Art Escape, 3:30-4:30, rm. 150
Tues., Apr. 9 Bike Rodeo in PE classes for Gr. 3-5
Last day to register for Science Fair (visit PTA website)
Reading Kids Network, 3:30-4:30 pm, Media Center
K Daisies, rm.… Read Full Post
Read three books and get a free ticket to a Frederick Keys baseball game!
Bells Mill students have been participating in the Keys for Reading Program. Red bookmarks/tickets and flyers explaining the rules were sent home with each student. Students who read the three books required w/ parent signature can soon turn in the red bookmark for a free ticket to attend a Frederick Keys game anytime during the weekend of April 5-7. Directions for turning in the red bookmark/ticket for a free ticket are explained on the back of the bookmark. … Read Full Post
Thanks to those who came out Wednesday to support the 5th graders as they prepare for the 5th grade promotion! There is another night in mid-April to help fundraise.
· On April 10th, from 5pm to 8pm please join us at Ledo’s for a scrumptious dinner! Dine in or take out….either will help the promotion fund!
The 5th graders are trying to help raise funds for the end of year promotion and will get a percentage of the evening’s sales. … Read Full Post