Principal’s Spotlight, Week of February 11

Week Ahead: 

Mon., Feb. 11              Language Stars, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 236

                                        Gr. 1 Boy Scouts, rm. 235

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

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

 

Tues., Feb. 12             Engineering, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 121

                                        K Daisies, 3:30-4:45 pm, rm. 129

                                       Gr. 2 Brownies, 3:30-4:45 pm, rm. 154

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

                                      Lego Engineering, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 163

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

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

                                   

Wed., Feb. 13              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

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

                                                 

Thur., Feb. 14        Valentine Parties in classrooms, 2:00 pm

                                    Hip Hop, 3:30-4:30, rm. 120

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

                                    Basketball, 3:30-4:45, gym

                                    Kung Fu, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 121

                                    Chemistry K/1, 3:30-4:30 pm, 163

                                    Chemistry 2/3, 3:30-4:30 pm, 219

 

Fri., Feb. 15             Odyssey of the Mind, Media Center

                                    Violin, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 120

                         

A Look Ahead           

            Feb. 18                        Presidents’ Day Holiday, SCHOOL CLOSED

            Feb. 19                        Class Photos

            Feb. 20                        Group/Club Photos

            Feb. 22                        EARLY RELEASE DAY, dismissal at 1:00 pm

            Feb. 25                        Black History Celebration, 7:00-9:00 pm, APR

 

  • Class      and group/club photos have been rescheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday,      February 19 and 20.  Please      use the order forms that were sent home prior to the original dates.  Extras are available in the office.  Please note, these groups/clubs have      already been photographed:  Patrols;      SERT; Best Buddies; Ambassadors; 4th/5th gr.      Instrumental Music; and, 4th/5th gr. Chorus.

 

  • Attention parents of 3rd, 4th and 5th graders, Maryland State Assessments (MSA) are administered in March to students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. We encourage students to eat a healthy breakfast, come to school on time, and be well-rested for testing.  Testing will last all morning.  Students who are absent due to illness will have the opportunity to make up all or part of the tests. Parents, please refrain from making appointments for your students during these important testing dates:

 

Gr. 3 and 4 Reading—Mon., Mar. 4, and Tue., Mar. 5                       Gr. 3 and 4 Math—Fri., Mar. 8, and Mon., Mar. 11

Gr. 5 Reading–Wed., Mar. 6, and Thur., Mar. 7                                Gr. 5 Math—Tues., Mar. 12, and Wed., Mar. 13

Make-ups—Thur., Mar. 14, and Fri., Mar. 15

 

  • Beginning      March 1, the Head Start Program will accept applications for their pre-K      program.  Students must be income eligible and      four years of age by September 1, 2013.       Information/applications, call 301-230-0676.

 

  • The      4th annual Bells Mill Black History Celebration will be held on      Monday, February 25, 7:00-8:30 pm, in the APR.  Students will present Black History      facts, original poetry, and step and jazz performances.  Dinner will be provided.  FREE!       Please come and help us celebrate the diversity of Bells Mill.

 

  • MCPS offers numerous ways for parents to learn about      school closures, delayed openings and early dismissals due to inclement,      hazardous weather including MCPS      QuickNotes, Alert MCPS, Twitter, the MCPS website, MCPS TV, and a      recorded telephone information line. If you      haven’t already done so, establish and discuss your emergency plan with      your child should school be dismissed early due to weather or other emergencies.      Please      make sure the emergency contact information on file at your child’s school      is up to date. For more information on how to stay in touch with      MCPS and to be informed in times of emergencies, visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/emergency      .

 

  • A      Summer Opportunities Fair is set for Feb. 28.  MCPS is hosting a summer      opportunities fair on Thursday, February 28, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at      Richard Montgomery HS, 250 Richard Montgomery Drive in Rockville. At the      fair, parents can explore a variety of summer opportunities for children      in grades K-12, including summer camps, programs, and activities.  During the fair, you can talk with local      and regional providers, pick up applications, and get information on      financial assistance. Contact the Division of Family and Community      Partnerships at 301-279-3100 for more information or visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/.

 

  • Mark      your calendars.  Camp Bells Mill      will take place again this summer, July 8–July 26, 8:30 am-noon, for      incoming kindergarteners through rising fifth graders.  Our camp is taught by Bells Mill staff      and helps prepare our students for the upcoming school year.  In March students will bring home      letters containing registration/tuition information.

 

 

 

Thank you for being partners in your child’s education.

 

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