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Afterschool Enrichment: Scholarship Deadline 1/23; Enrollment in Progress

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Greer Bautz

Afterschool Enrichment Scholarship Deadline Jan. 23

Winter 2013 Enrichment Classes Have Started or Start Soon!

Sign up your child now for after-school activities on-site at Bells Mill this winter. Many classes are already full, but you may still find one that works! https://bellsmill.org/enrichment-activities/

Also, Enrichment Scholarships are available! If your child would like to take an after-school enrichment class but you are balking at the price, please download a flyer for enrichment scholarships and return to Mrs.… Read Full Post

Girls On Run Program for Girls Grades 3-5 Seeking Coaches

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Greer Bautz

The popular Girls on the Run program is seeking parent coaches! In the past, the Girls on the Run (GOTR) group has twice a week for 60-90 minutes each time, depending on the coaches/teams schedule. The session is about 10 weeks, with a 5K run at the end of the session. The program is for girls in 3rd – 5th grades. Parents of the girls can also help the coach(es) out at the weekly sessions.

Caitlin Furey, program coordinator for Girls on the Run of Montgomery County, can provide more details.

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Principal’s Spotlight, Week of January 14, 2013

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Greer Bautz

Week Ahead:

Mon., Jan. 14 Language Stars, 3:30-4:30

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

Lego Cyber-Robotics, 3:30-4:30, rm. 153

Boy Scouts, 3:30-4:30, rm. 235

Tues., Jan. 15 Basketball, 3:30-4:30 pm, gym

Rock Guitar, 3:30-4:30, rm. 125

Lego Engineering, 3:30-4:30, rm. 120

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

Wed., Jan. 16 Beginning French, 8:00-9:00 am, rm. 218

Intermediate Spanish, 8:00-9:00 am, rm. 223

Beginning Spanish, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 223

Power Hour, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 164

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

Chess, 3:30-4:45, Media Center

Instrumental Music Concert, 7:00 pm, APR

Thur.,… Read Full Post

Mont. County Safety Committee — Meeting on 1/16/13

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Greer Bautz

The Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA) Health and Safety Committee
proudly present:

Community Action Forum on School Safety and Emergency Preparedness
On January 16, 2013 we are bringing together top decision makers in Montgomery County to discuss how to make our schools safer. This is a rare opportunity for us all to have an open, honest and productive discussion concerning school safety and emergency preparedness, in light of the tragic school shooting in Newtown, CT.… Read Full Post

PTA Meeting, Tuesday (Tonight) @ 7 p.m.

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Greer Bautz

Please join us for the PTA Meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 7 p.m. Mrs. Thomas will present the school safety procedures and Mike Harting, School Safety and Security Coordinator for the Churchill cluster, will be available to answer questions you may have about current security practices within MCPS.

The PTA offers babysitting for BMES students.

See you there.

Principal’s Spotlight, Week of January 7, 2013

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Greer Bautz

Please see below for text of the Principal’s Spotlight for the week of 1/7/13. You can also click here for a printable PDF.

Week Ahead:

Mon., Jan. 7 Language Stars, 3:30-4:30, 236

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

Lego Cyber-Robotics, 3:30-4:30, rm. 153

Cub Scouts

Basketball, 3:30-4:30, gym

Tues., Jan. 8 K Daisies, 3:30-4:30, rm. 129

Voice class, 3:30-4:30, rm. 163

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

Rock Guitar, 3:30-4:30, rm. 125

Lego Engineering, 3:30-4:30, rm. 120

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

PTA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Media Center

Wed.,… Read Full Post

Movie Night CANCELED for 1/4/13 — RESCHEDULED for 2/1/13

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Greer Bautz

The planned BMES Movie Night for this Friday, January 4, 2013 is canceled. We are currently rescheduling the event for February 1, 2013 and will provide more details shortly. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Enrichment Scholarships Available

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Greer Bautz

Enrichment Scholarships Available!

If your child would like to take an after-school enrichment class but you are balking at the price, please know that enrichment scholarships are available. Contact Kakki Lewis at [email protected] for more information, or feel free to let Mrs. Kanter know about your interest.

Don’t forget Enrichment Enrollment; After-School Classes Are Filling Up — Lego Waitlist Started

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Greer Bautz

Winter 2013 Classes Are Filling Up

Before you go on vacation, make sure to sign up your child for after-school activities, listed on the Winter 2013 After-School Enrichment Calendar. Classes are filling up, and you don’t want to miss your chance.

The Lego Robotics class has already hit capacity and started a waitlist, but if four more children enroll, they will offer a second class. Registration is open for all other classes as well. bellsmill.org/enrichment-activities/

Parent Survey

Also, please respond to the BMES enrichment survey to share your views about the enrichment activities your children have taken — and what they’d like to see offered!

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Principal’s Spotlight: Spirit Week Starts Monday & Revised Visitor Management Information

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Greer Bautz

Week of Dec. 17, 1012: Spirit Week at Bells Mill—A Different Theme Each Day

Mon., Dec. 17 PJ Day (wear your pajamas)

Language Stars, 3:30-4:30, 236

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

Tues., Dec. 18 Sport Day (wear your favorite team hat/jersey/shirt)

Artist-in-Residence/Best Buddies Mosaic Project, 9:30-noon

K Daisies, 3:30-4:30, rm. 129

Big Learning Anatomy (make-up), 3:30-4:30, rm. 150

Voice class, 3:30-4:30, rm. 163

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

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

Wed., Dec. 19 Crazy Hair Day (wear a wacky hairdo)

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