Tonight Mrs. O and Mrs. Thomas will host the K-1 Principal’s Tea from  7:00-8:00 p.m. in the APR.

This small group discussion is for K/1 parents only (other grades have their own evening) and will specifically address the Kindergarten and 1st grade programs at BMES.

Mrs. O and Mrs. Thomas will have a small presentation and then field parent questions.

We had a great time at our Walk for the Homeless. It was a beautiful fall day.  We enjoyed getting our exercise and feeling good about helping to reduce homelessness.  As of now, we have raised $4,895 for Stepping Stones Shelter.  We are $783 away from what we raised last year. If you didn’t get a chance to register for the walk, please consider going online here  and finding the Bells Mill team (http://www.hthwalks.org/site/TR/Walk/General?team_id=17331&pg=team&fr_id=1776) and making a donation to help us reach our goal.… Read Full Post

See below for text of Mrs. O’s Spotlight for the week of October 22. Click here for a printable PDF.

This Week:

Mon., Oct. 22            Food Drive continues through November 1

                                    Lacrosse, 3:30-4:30

                                     Language Stars, 3:30-4:30, rm. 121

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

                                    Hoop Stars, 3:30-4:30, gym

                                    MSI Girls Soccer, 3:30-5:00 pm      

Tues., Oct. 23             Picture Day (individual portraits will be taken)

                                  Big Learning Anatomy, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 150

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

                                    Voice class, 3:30-4:30, rm.… Read Full Post

Enrollment for classes beginning in November is in full swing. Check out the full roster here to see which offering is a fit and to sign up today.… Read Full Post

FALL SKILLS CLINICS

Train with The Dawgs in November to keep your stick skills sharp or to learn new skills

CLINIC DATE:  Saturday, November 10, 2012

2^nd – 4^th grade 9:00 am to 11 am

5^th-8^th grade 12 noon to 2 pm

meet at the CHS Gymnasium, 11300 Gainsborough Drive

COST $30

Open to levels beginner through experienced

Download registration form at www.churchillboosterclub.org or click here for a PDF.

Or complete the form below and mail with check payable to WCHS Booster Club to:

Draga Dubick 11204 Fall River Court, Potomac 20854.… Read Full Post

Below please find text for Mrs. O’s Spotlight for the week of October 15. Click here for a printable PDF.

This Week:

Mon., Oct. 15            Read-a-thon begins today

                                     Lacrosse, 3:30-4:30

                                     Language Stars, 3:30-4:30, rm. 121

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

                                    Hoop Stars, 3:30-4:30, gym

                                    MSI Girls Soccer, 3:30-5:00 pm      

Tues., Oct. 16             Bus Evacuation Drill at 9:30 am

                                       Big Learning Anatomy, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 150

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

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

                                      Drama, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm.… Read Full Post

Registration for the Beginner Spanish class on Wednesday afternoons, 3:30-4:30, has been extended until October 15.  We need two more students to make this class dynamic and fun for all. Click here for information/registration. Contact Nina Price (301)765-8016 with any questions.

See below for text of Mrs. O’s Spotlight for the week of October 8. Click here for a printable PDF.

October is Hispanic Heritage Month

This Week:

Mon., Oct. 8              Open House for Parents, 9:15-11:45 am

                                       Book Fair, 10:30 am-4:00 pm, Media Center

                                       Lacrosse, 3:30-4:30

                                      Language Stars, 3:30-4:30, rm. 121

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

                                     Hoop Stars, 3:30-4:30, gym

                                    MSI Girls Soccer, 3:30-5:00 pm      

Tues., Oct. 9            Book Fair, 9:00 am-3:30 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm, Media Center

                                    Big Learning Anatomy, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm.… Read Full Post

The first Club Bells Mill — “Dreaming of Summer” —  is Saturday night, October 6.

We are so excited… as are the kids. We still need a few critical volunteers for the evening. Please consider volunteering. Please sign up here to help make the evening run smoothly

This fun night, replete with a DJ, games, crafts, yummy food and more runs  from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. It’s beach themed attire (no bathing suits!), so come ready to have fun in your favorite summer clothes.… Read Full Post

The Bells Mill Scholastic Book Fair is next week. By now, your child should have come home with the preview flyer and a letter with more information.

VOLUNTEERS:

We still need parent volunteers to help with this fun and enriching program. We promise, it’s really fun to help kids pick out books! Click here to sign up.

FAIR HOURS AND LOGISTICS:

We always get an “ALL STAR” selection of books from Scholastic – from timeless classics to hot-off-the-press new releases – that we can’t wait for you to see and share with your child.… Read Full Post