SPIRIT WEEK
Congratulations to our Back to School Picnic Raffle Winners for choosing some exciting ways to celebrate our school spirit. Be sure to show your school spirit all week!
- Monday, Sept. 20 - Pajama Day (chosen by Mila Sukhatme)
- Tuesday, Sept. 21 - Jersey Day (chosen by Caroline Wilkins)
- Wednesday, Sept. 22 - Tie Dye Day (chosen by Meryl Wiener)
- Thursday, Sept. 23 - Wear Red Day (chosen by Benny Heffez)
- Friday, Sept. 24 - Beach Day (chosen by Vini Pinha)
FLEX ACADEMY REGISTRATION
The after school class schedule is available NOW! See the flyer below to view the exciting options being offered! Make your choices and get ready; registration will open September 15 through September 23rd. Please click HERE for availability and registration! Email laurel.keating@gmail.com with questions.
BOOK FAIR
The BHES PTA Book Fair is happening from September 16th through the 23rd. This fair's theme is "A Whale-y Good Time to Read". We have contests and fun planned to celebrate! Due to Covid-19 considerations, we're running things a bit differently than in years past.
All in-person shopping will be done by students, during their classroom visits. Unfortunately, non-volunteer parents will not be able to physically shop at the fair, but still may do so online through this link: ONLINE SHOPPING
Want to help out with the fair? We're seeking (fully Covid-19 vaccinated) volunteer parents to help staff the fair for set-up, class visits, and pack-up. Volunteers must complete the child abuse and neglect training. Please see this sign-up genius link to help! SIGN UP
Another way to help is to purchase books for classroom libraries. Books chosen by our teachers will be available for purchase at the fair!
The easiest way to help is to purchase books, either online or during September 16 - 23! Scholastic rewards a generous percentage of our sales back to us as Scholastic Bucks, which are used to purchase books for our media center and classrooms. More than one of our recent in-person fairs provided over $5000 worth of books, each, to our school, purchased with our rewards!
E-Wallets are an easy way to send your child to the fair with money in an online account, where it can't be lost. Please visit our fair homepage above to set one up for your child before their class visits. Please note that funds added to an E-wallet that aren't used will be available for use at scholastic online and/or at a later BHES PTA Book Fair, but will not be refunded - this is a change from last year.
FOR FAMILIES OF BLACK BHES STUDENTS
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has a local Parents' Council with a purpose of supporting African-American parents and students of MCPS. If you are interested in learning more about ongoing NAACP activities and connecting with other parents of BHES Black students to discuss issues and priorities for our families, please contact Anne Reid at annemorrisreid@gmail.com..
HALLOWEEN BINGO
Save the date for Halloween Bingo on Thursday, October 21, 2021 6:30pm-7:30pm! From the comfort of your home, and dressed in your best Halloween attire, join us VIRTUALLY for a fun evening! Lots of ways to support BHES PTA with more details to come soon! Need a sneak peek?
• Dinner from Potomac Pizza
• “Bingo Fun Bags”
• And More!
More details on registering for the event, ordering dinner, and Bingo Fun Bags will be coming soon, STAY TUNED!
JUST IN CASE CLOTHING DRIVE
Accidents happen, and sometimes students soil or wet their clothes at school, and the school administration helps them change into something more comfortable. We are asking for gently used clothing donations of varying sizes to keep at school for these emergencies. There is a bin in front of BHES, and we thank you for your contributions! The most needed items are: unisex sweat pants, socks, and unisex shirts for grades K-2. Anything that the school administration does not use may be donated to Weller Road.
SPIRIT WEAR SALE
Check out our new BHES gear for sale at our online store.
