Spotlight on Bells Mill Elementary
October 8, 2012
Office of the Principal
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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. 150
Rock Guitar, 3:30-4:30, rm. 125
Voice class, 3:30-4:30, rm. 163
Drama, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 219
Basketball, 3:30-4:30 pm, gym
Wed., Oct. 10
Beginning French, 8:00-9:00 am, rm. 218
Intermediate Spanish, 8:00-9:00 am, rm. 209
Book Fair, 9:30 am-3:30 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm, Media Center
Thur., Oct. 11
Book Fair, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Media Center
Big Learning Engineering, 3:30-4:30, rm. 163
Kung Fu, 3:30-4:30, rm. 164
Hip Hop, 3:30-4:30, gym
Beginner Guitar, rm. 148
Soccer, 3:30-4:30 pm
Fri., Oct. 12
Head Start Field Trip to Homestead Farm, 10:00 am-12:25 pm
Odyssey of the Mind, 3:30-4:30, Media Center
Violin, 3:30-4:30, rm. 120
Street Hockey, 3:30-4:30 pm
Have a great weekend!
A Look Ahead:
Oct. 17
Oct. 18
Oct. 19
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Gr. 4 to St. Mary’s City (please return permission forms)
Gr. 5 to Strathmore Concert Hall (please return permission forms)
Walk for the Homeless, 2:30 pm
NO SCHOOL
The Book Fair is open Monday, October 8, through Thursday, October 11, in the Media Center.
Proceeds go to the PTA to purchase books for our media center and for classroom teachers. During the
school day students will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair and make purchases. On Wednesday
and Thursday the Book Fair will be open in the evening, 6:30-8:30 pm (all children must be accompanied by
an adult). Please refer to the above schedule for daily hours.
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Parents are invited to visit your child’s classroom on Monday, October 8, for our annual Open House.
We welcome parents from 9:15 – 11:45 am. Please enter through the main doors and sign in. We request
that younger siblings not attend. It will be necessary for you to park on the street that day. We look forward
to having you join us for morning instruction.
Thank you to all parents who helped with Walk to School Day. The weather cooperated, and we enjoyed
a brisk to school. A great way to start the school day!
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Attention 5th grade parents, middle school magnet program applications and Middle School Magnet
Consortium choice forms are due November 2, 2012. In August a mailing was sent to the homes of all
MCPS Grade 5 students containing information about the magnet programs. Parents can choose from three
information meetings: Thursday, October 11, Takoma Park MS (Math, Science, Computer Science);
Thursday October 11, Roberto Clemente MS (Humanities, Communication and Math, Science,
Computer Science); and, Tuesday October 23, Eastern MS (Humanities, Communication). All
meetings begin at 7:00 pm. Please visit the MCPS website for more information,
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms .
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Registration for the Beginner Spanish class on Wednesday afternoons, 3:30-4:30, has been extended
until October 15. Visit the PTA website for information/registration. Contact Nina Price (301)765-8016
with any questions.
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Attention 3rd grade parents, applications for the Elementary Centers for the Highly Gifted (HCG) are
due November 2, 2012. Please follow the instructions for mailing the form to MCPS. Do not return the
form to school, as this will only delay the process. Applications can also be found at:
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/admissions/applications.aspx . There will be
a Parent Information Meeting on October 10, Quince Orchard HS, 7:00 pm in the auditorium.
Interested parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to attend.
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The Media Center welcomes parent volunteers. If you would like to help in the Media Center please
sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8AF0-media .
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Registration is under way for the fall 2012 MCPS Parent Academy. Choose from a lineup of workshops
which are taught by MCPS staff members and representatives from community organizations. Interpretation
and childcare are free. For information/registration visit the Parent Academy website at
www.mcpsparentacademy.org .
Thank you for being partners in your child’s education.