We hope everyone enjoyed their time off this week and if you celebrated, we hope you had a delicious Thanksgiving!

December 1 – Whale Mart (8:30-9:00am, BHES Blacktop)

December 2 – BHES Skate Night (6:30-8:00pm, Cabin John Ice Rink)

December 15 – December Birthday Bash (2:30-3:00pm, BHES APR)

December 22 – Winter Sing-Along (K-2: 9:15-9:45am, 3-5: 10:00-10:30am)

December 25-January 2 – School Closed (Winter Break)

WARM CLOTHING DRIVE - LAST WEEK!

The PTA Community Service Committee works closely with Weller Road Elementary School to identify ways to support our Title 1 Sister school. Just like last year, Weller Road expressed a need for warm clothing donations. It's time to declutter your closet and donate to a great cause! 

Warm Clothing Drive - November 6th - 30th 

• We accept new and gently used donations. All clothes should be clean and in good condition.
• Sweatshirts, hoodies, long- sleeve shirts, leggings, sweatpants, brand new socks, and brand new underwear are particularly needed.
• All sizes are accepted, including adult sizes. 
• Please drop off donations in water-proof bags in bins/boxes at the front entrance of BHES

WHITMAN PTSA & DEI COMMITTEE PRESENTATION: RACE TO BE HUMAN (THURS, NOV 30, 6:30-8:30PM, WHITMAN HS) 

On Thursday, November 30, 6:30-8:30 pm in the Whitman HS Commons (the new building with an entrance across from Plainview Rd), please join the Whitman PTSA’s Stressbusters and DEI Committees for a screening of RACE to Be Human, a 45-minute documentary by the makers of Angst that explores the mental health impacts of racism on students and adults. The film examines, among other things, microaggressions, allyship, and the role of social media. It also shares how we can participate and build empathy through conversations at school, work, and home. After the movie, MCPS' Department of Student Engagement, Behavioral Health & Academics will lead a community conversation about the film, which will include strategies and tips, while also inspiring self-reflection, on how individuals and communities can move forward more equitably. All students, staff, and families (including siblings) are welcome. SSL hours will be given for attending.

WHALE MART (DEC 1, 8:30AM-9:00AM, BHES BLACKTOP)

Mark your calendar and don't miss Whalemart on Friday, December 1. Meet us on the blacktop from 8:30 to 9 am. Great stuff ranging from 1-5 dollars. All proceeds go toward the PTA so we can have fun events for kids, families and grownups!! Don't miss it! 

BHES SKATE NIGHT (DECEMBER 2, 6:30-8:00PM, CABIN JOHN ICE RINK)

Save the date for this year's BHES Skate Night at Cabin John Ice Rink on Saturday December 2, 6:30-8:00pm. Ticket sales for rink and skate rentals are open at https://bhespta.membershiptoolkit.com/store/7743 through Dec 1st. We're looking forward to a fun night on the ice with BHES families, teachers and staff!

Admission and skate rental tickets will be distributed at the rink starting at 6pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Helmets are encouraged for beginner skaters. In case of questions, please contact Claire Heffez, Rend Alkhalili or Tracy Sislen at Claire.Hazard@gmail.com, Rendkhalili@gmail.com, Tracysislen@gmail.com

LAST CALL FOR THE LOST & FOUND!

Parents: The BHES Lost & Found is overflowing with jackets and water bottles! Please check the Lost & Found when you are at school for Parent-Teacher Conference, end of day pick up, morning drop off, or any other time! The Lost & Found is located in the Multi-Purpose Room/Cafeteria. At the end of this month - on November 30th - any unclaimed items will be DONATED to Weller Road Elementary School to help support the above-mentioned Clothing Drive.  

BRING US YOUR PLASTIC BAGS AND FILM FOR THE TREX RECYCLING CHALLENGE!

Please send in your plastic bags and plastic film for the TREX recycling challenge! Schools collect plastic film (bags and other plastic film), weigh them, and report the weight monthly on the program website.

The challenge runs from September through April and any participating school that collects at least 1,000 pounds of plastic film during a 12-month period qualifies to receive a composite bench. We are off to a good start at 100 pounds as of the end of October so keep the plastic film coming in!  

BHES GROUP FOOTBALL TICKETS! (WASHINGTON COMMANDERS)

Thanks to those that showed interest in attending the Commanders Game on 12/31. Click the link below to buy your tickets! 

https://pa.exchange/marketplace/88dd6e04-79bd-11ee-9064-fd380d65954a/storefront/88dd702a-79bd-11ee-a260-c546790ba5e9

BHES SPIRITWEAR ON SALE NOW!

The BHES Spiritwear Store is open! Save 25% off all spiritwear with guaranteed delivery by December 23rd! Find the perfect gift for kids, teachers, and beyond! 

Visit: https://1stplace.sale/44027

THE PTA IS HERE FOR YOU!

The BHES PTA is committed to promoting an enriching and supportive climate where all members of the BHES community feel safe, seen, and respected. The PTA -- primarily through its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee -- works to advance this goal through the following means: dissemination of educational resources for parents/guardians; organization and facilitation of Heritage Night as well as other events and small-group community conversations to help parents/guardians explore their family identities and issues of bias; financial support of assemblies and other in-school programming to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging goals; and collaboration with school administration, teachers, and staff on development of materials to supplement teacher lessons on anti-bias and commemorative months. The PTA's DEI Committee welcomes input from all members of our community about how we collectively work to prevent and respond to hate-bias incidents within our community. If you are interested in sharing feedback, or joining the DEI Committee, please contact DEI Committee Co-Chairs Britt Hogue and Kathleen Foster at dei.bhes@gmail.com.

Principal's Monthly Newsletter
Click here to read Mrs. Caroscio's November newsletter. 

Media Center: Email Tracy Sislen, tracysislen@gmail.com, to be put on the schedule. Media Center volunteer details.

Lunch/Recess: Sign-up for RECESS slots here. Sign up for LUNCH slots here.

Volunteer for PTA Events, Committees, Board Roles: Click here.

MCPS and BHES Volunteer Requirements: Click here.

Questions, comments, suggestions for the PTA? Contact PTA President Jenni Weinstein at bradleyhillsptaprez@gmail.com

Have PTA news to share or Community Event Information? Contact Communications Chair Lesley Freiman at bhescommunications@gmail.com

Want to volunteer? Please sign up here. 

Visit our website at www.bhespta.com

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bradleywhalespta/

Bradley Hills Elementary School Websitehttps://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/bradleyhillses/?utm_source=sendgrid&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=atoz-app

Bradley Hills PTA Websitehttp://www.bhespta.com

Bradley Hills Education Foundation Websitehttps://www.bradleyhillseducationfoundation.org/?utm_source=sendgrid&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=atoz-app

A to Z Connect (for school directory & to join or donate to PTA)  https://bhespta.membershiptoolkit.com/home

MCPS COVID 19 Info: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/coronavirus/

CDC Travel Guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-during-covid19.html

Join or Donate to the PTA: Fill out the PTA membership and donation form found HERE or login A to Z Directory (https://bhespta.membershiptoolkit.com), select “Membership” on the left side menu then "Join" and/or "donate" .

Scan Receipts for Box Tops and Register Your Grocery Store Cards: Download the box tops app and scan grocery store receipts to redeem box tops earnings for BHES. Register your grocery store cards at www.escrip.com (school ID: 6477724) and www.giantfood.com/aplus (school ID: 00665).