Attention Gr. 1-5: There will be a Parent Information Meeting for those interested in learning about the BMES Odyssey of the Mind program on Wednesday evening, September 17 from 7:30-8:30 in the APR. Odyssey of the Mind demonstrates that creativity can be taught, stimulated and improved with practice. Students use their artistic, theatrical and engineering skills to create new solutions to intriguing problems; they learn to “think outside the box” and develop valuable skills that will be essential for success in the 21st Century. Bells Mill has a robust Odyssey of the Mind program: last year we sent ten teams to the Maryland State Finals and three of these were invited to the World Finals in Iowa. Teams of students meet weekly from fall to mid-spring under the supervision of trained parent coaches. Cost is minimal, but parent assistance is required given that OM is an entirely volunteer program. We need coaches to lead teams and volunteers to help support the teams, with ample guidance from the OM program. Most meetings will be held on Friday afternoons at BMES. This mandatory informational meeting for interested parents/guardians will introduce the program to new families and orient returning ones. There is no need for students to attend.
See the attached flyer for more information.