Please see below for Mrs. O’s Spotlight for the week of September 9. You can also click here for a PDF version.
Week Ahead:
Mon., Sept. 9 Instrumental Music Parent Orientation for 4th and 5th Grade Parents, 6:30 pm, APR
Back to School Night for Gr. 3-5 ,Ms. Boyle and Mr. Koch’s classes, 7:00-8:35 pm
(childcare available)
Tues., Sept. 10 Back to School Night for all Gr. K-2 and Head Start Parents, 7:00-8:35 pm (childcare available)
Wed., Sept. 11
Thur., Sept. 12 Kung Fu, 3:30-4:30, rm. 121
Fri., Sept. 13
A Look Ahead
Fri., Sept. 27 Early Release, dismissal at 1:00 pm
- Please check backpacks for important information regarding release of student information. Each year we are required by law to inform parents of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment. You may direct MCPS to withhold directory information by signing and returning the form that was sent home with students. If you did not receive the form, a copy is attached to this newsletter. This form must be received by the school no later than September 10, 2013. Forms received after September 10 will be returned to parents/guardians.
- Check backpacks for the Bells Mill Discipline Policy that was given to each student. We ask that you review the policy with your child, sign the tear-off portion of the cover memo, and return it to your child’s teacher as soon as possible.
- Attention Parents of 4th and 5th graders, on Monday, September 9, 2013, at 6:30 pm, there will be an information meeting for parents of students who wish to participate in the Bells Mill instrumental music program. Parents of new and returning instrumental music students are invited to meet with Mr. Allen, instrumental music teacher, in the all purpose room. Back to School Night for parents of students in grades 3-5 will immediately follow this meeting.
- Attention Gr. 3-5, Mr. Koch and Ms. Boyle’s Parents, Monday evening, September 9, 2013, is our Back to School Night for parents of students in Grades 3-5. We ask that you meet with us in the All Purpose Room at 7:00 pm to kick off the new school year. Following a very brief meeting filled with important announcements, you will go to classrooms for information sessions with your child’s teachers. You will hear about routines and procedures as well as information about the curriculum expectations. Session 1 will run from 7:20 – 8:00 pm, and session 2 will run from 8:05 until 8:35 pm. There will be childcare in the gym provided by the Bar T staff. We look forward to seeing you at this very special evening.
- Attention Gr. K-2 and Head Start Parents, Tuesday evening, September 10, 2013, is our Back to School Night for parents of students in Grades K – 2. We ask that you meet with us in the All Purpose Room at 7:00 to kick off the new school year. Following a very brief meeting filled with important announcements, you will go to classrooms for information sessions with your child’s teachers. You will hear about routines and procedures as well as information about the curriculum expectations. Session 1 will run from 7:20 – 8:00 pm, and session 2 will run from 8:05 until 8:35 pm. There will be childcare in the gym provided by the Bar T staff. We look forward to seeing you at this very special evening.
- The Media Center is looking for a few good men and women who are willing to commit to volunteering once a week (either Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday) in the afternoon from 12:30-3:30. Please contact Mrs. Floyd, Media Specialist.
- After school activities start soon. It is important that you inform your child’s teacher of any changes in your child’s dismissal routine.
- The Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) offers a wide range of classes and workshops that provide helpful tools for parents and students. Classes are offered around the county. Visit their website for information on programs and registration, www.pepparent.org .