A huge spout out to Mr. Anderson for planning yet another fantastic Field Day! Thanks to all of our parent volunteers for their help in making the day run so smoothly. And of course thanks to our teachers and staff for participating in tug of war (a fan favorite). A heartfelt thanks goes out to Soumya Korde and Robert Daguillard for their behind the scenes work as this year's PTA Nominating Committee! 

Mon, May 27 – Memorial Day (No School)

Fri, May 31 – July/August Birthday Bash (2:30-3:00pm, BHES APR)

Fri, May 31 – Outdoor Movie Night (Approx. 8:15pm, Soccer Field)

Thurs, June 6 – BHES Art Show (7:00-8:00pm, BHES APR)

Fri, June 7 – Author's Day (K-2nd: 2-2:30pm | 3rd-5th: 2:30-3pm) 

Thurs, June 13 – Last Day of School (Early Release Day)

BHES OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT (MINIONS - MAY 31st, BHES SOCCER FIELDS) 

The date for our annual Outdoor Family Movie Night is Friday, May 31st! Please join us on the BHES soccer field under the stars for a showing of Minions: Rise of Gru. The movie starts at dark, around 8:30pm. No tickets necessary so bring your family and friends, a picnic blanket or chairs and enjoy time with our wonderful BHES community.  

If you pre-ordered Potomac Pizza, pizzas will be delivered around 7:45pm. No pizza will be sold at the event.  

Kona Ice will be here for a sweet treat!

Note: This is NOT a drop off event.

JULY/AUGUST BIRTHDAY BASH (FRI, MAY 31)

Calling all July and August birthdays!! The final Birthday Bash of the school year will be held on Friday, May 31st for all July and August birthdays! Students with July and August birthdays will come to the APR from 2:30 pm - 3 pm to enjoy cupcakes and Birthday Bingo! 

We will need 8 volunteers/parents to help us set-up and clean up the Birthday Bash from 2:00 pm to 3:25 pm in the APR. All Bash supplies are provided by the PTA. If your child has a July or August birthday and you have completed the volunteer requirements, please sign up here to volunteer. Nut-free cupcakes will be served. If your child has an allergy of concern please send them with a snack to enjoy at the Bash.

BHES ART SHOW - DROP OFF ARTWORK THIS WEEK!

The BHES Art Show is Thursday, June 6th from 7:00-8:00pm in the All Purpose Room! Students are welcome and encouraged to present their creative achievements by submitting up to two pieces in any media. Students may drop off their art in the APR this Wednesday - Friday May 29, 30 & 31 from 8:45am - 9am. Don't forget to include a display card for each piece of art.  

Find out all the details in the Art Show Flyer. 

NEED TO REGISTER FOR KINDERGARTEN? DON'T DELAY!

Do you have a child that will be enrolling at Bradley Hills ES for the first time this coming Fall? Have friends or neighbors with kids who will be starting?

To ensure we have adequate staffing for next year, please be sure to register your child now! If you have neighbors who have school aged students, be sure to remind them to register!

Parents should register their students through ParentVue.

If you have any questions about registering, please feel free to call the BHES office at (240) 204-5210!

INCOMING KINDERGARTENER PLAYDATES

Do you have an incoming Kindergartener? If so, please join us on the small playground at BHES for snacks, playtime, and introductions to other new students joining BHES in the fall! There are four playdates currently scheduled: 

• Thursday, May 30th @ 4pm
• Saturday, June 22nd @ 10am
• Sunday, July 28th @ 10am
• Saturday, August 25th @ 10am

We've also created a google form that folks can fill out to be added to the WhatsApp group for incoming Kindergarteners here: https://forms.gle/8qpukTf8VrjfCUtt5

Please let us know if you have any questions and we look forward to seeing you and your little ones at a playdate this spring/summer!

THE PTA IS HERE FOR YOU!

The DEI April newsletter is now available! Click here to read about upcoming BHES events and cultural observances and for resources to support engagement with the Anti-Bias Building Blocks Curriculum at home. 

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 klubey@gmail.com 

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).