Spotlight on Bells Mill Elementary
Week of May 18, 2015
Office of the Principal
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Mon., May 18
Gr. 4 Geo Bowl, 9:30 am, APR
Photoshop & Animation, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 121
Legos Engineering, 3:30-5:00 pm, rm. 209
Tumbling (K-3), 3:30-4:30 pm, gym
Gr. 3 Brownies, rm. 159
Tue., May 19
Gr. 3 Geo Bowl, 9:30 am, APR
MSA Basketball, 3:30-4:45 pm, gym
Wed., May 20
Intro to Spanish, 8:15-9:00 pm, rm. 125 (last session)
Gr. 5 Geo Bowl, 9:30 am, APR
Beginning Spanish, 3:30-4:00 pm, rm. 120
Art Escapades, Clay Creations, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 163
Chess, 3:30-4:45 pm, Media Center
Imagination Stage, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 121
Street Hockey, 3:30-4:45 pm, gym
PhotoMath Spy Fun, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 129
Scout Troop 3069, rm. 153
Thur., May 21
MSA Soccer, 3:30-4:45 pm
Tae Kwon Do, 3:30-4:30 pm, gym
Great Adventure Space Lab, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 148
CANCELED Parent Resource Meeting, 7:00 pm, Media Center
Fri., May 22
K to College Park Aviation Museum 9:30-1:30
Flag Football, 3:30-4:30 pm
Art Escapades, rm. 163, 3:30-4:30 pm
A look ahead
May 25
May 26
June 4
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Memorial Day, School Closed
Chorus Concert, 7:00 pm, APR
Field Day
Register now for Camp Bells Mill/KinderCamp. Camps are held July 6-24, 8:30 am-noon, and we have
some exciting activities planned. Mad Science will conduct Super Structures workshops with each grade
level. Reptiles Alive will present a special program where campers can observe live reptiles! My Gym will
provide special fitness classes. We will also have our end of camp Field Day. Each week will have a
different theme: Taking Care of My Brain (integration of arts, science, technology, engineering, and math);
Taking care of the Earth (how what we do impacts the Earth); and, Taking Care of Me (nutrition, health, and
fitness). Don’t miss the opportunity for your child to attend a camp taught by our own wonderful teachers.
Registration forms are available at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/bellsmilles/ . Cost is
$475. No child will be denied participation due to financial constraints. Call the office to discuss options for
tuition reduction. It is important that we hear from you now so that we can plan for staffing.
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A special thank you to Robin Binstock for her efforts in making Staff Appreciation Week a wonderful
time for the Bells Mill staff.
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Attention Kindergarten parents, your student recently brought home a permission form for the May 22
field trip to the College Park Aviation Museum. Please complete the form and return it with payment to your
child’s teacher as soon as possible.
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The Bells Mill Bash is Friday June 5, 5:30-8:00 pm. Don’t miss out on the fun. Please visit the PTA
website for information on how to purchase wristbands for admission to the event.
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Check backpacks for yearbook order forms, or go online to Schoolannual.com and click Buy Your
Student’s Yearbook. Cost is $22.00 per book.
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Parents of children receiving special education and related services should have received by mail the
Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from the Maryland State Department of
Education. Please fill out the survey and return it in the postage paid envelope or complete it online at
www.mdparentsurvey.com. The survey results will help guide the state’s efforts to improve special
education and related services in public schools. The deadline for completing the survey is Friday, May 29.
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Help wanted. Now that spring is here, please consider volunteering for outdoor recess. We need
parents who are willing to monitor games and encourage safe, fair play.
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Churchill HS Bulldogs will offer a football camp June 16-19, 9:00am-2:00pm, for rising 3rd-9th
graders. Registration form attached.
Thank you for being partners in your child’s education.
If you are just starting out or have played on an organized youth team, this is the camp for you! Open to all
levels beginner through experienced. Our camp includes daily 7 on 7 competitions plus speed and agility
drills and instructional videos. Campers will develop football skills including passing, catching, punting,
kicking, blocking and offensive and defensive strategies. Campers will receive individual instruction by
the Churchill Football Varsity Coaching Staff. No equipment will be needed. There will be no contact
during the camp. Come train with the best!!!! Register early!
Each player will get a free speed and agility evaluation and camp T shirt!
June 16 thru 19, 2015 (Tues thru Fri)
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Rising 3rd – 9th grade students
WINSTON CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL
11300 Gainsborough Drive Potomac, MD (Lower Field)
Cost:
$250.00 (includes camp t-shirt: S – M - L)
To register, complete form below and mail with check made payable to WCHS Booster Club .
Mail payment and registration form to: Sandy Smyth at 10 Kirkwall Court Potomac, MD 20854.
Email questions to Sandy Smyth at [email protected]
All proceeds benefit the WCHS Football Team through the WCHS Booster Club,
a non-profit organization -- TAX ID #20-3482711
__________________________________________________________________________________
REGISTRATION FORM
Camper Name: _______________________________________________School: ________________________________________Grade 2015:____________
Parent/ Guardian Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________Email:________________________________
Home Phone: _____________________________Work______________________________________Cell Phone: _____________________________________
Emergency Contact Name: _____________________________________________Home/Cell Phone: ___________________________________________
Any requests for refunds must be made by June 8 st. No refunds will be made after June 8st.
Waiver & Release:
I agree that participation in athletics carries with it a risk of injury. I agree that MCPS, WCHS and its coaches & players
shall not be liable to me and my child for any injury, damage or loss whatsoever resulting directly or indirectly from my
child’ s participation in the Bulldog Youth Football Camp at any time prior to, during, or after the camp is in session and
I hereby discharge MCPS, WCHS and its coaches & players from all actions, claims, damages and demands I or my child
may have for any such injury, damage or loss.
Parent/Guardian Signature_______________________________________________Date:_________________________
Check out the Churchill Football team website at http://www.leaguelineup.com/churchillfootball