Spout out to the Teacher Appreciation Committee - Katherine Melgarejo and Jess Jay - for providing a holiday lunch to the BHES teachers!  

This year, as always, we are thankful for you, the BHES community. The Weekly Whale wishes you the finest krill and the safest of travels!

Mon, Nov 24-Tues, Nov 25 – Early Release Days (12:55pm)

Weds, Nov 26-Fri, Nov 28 – School Closed (Thanksgiving)

Mon, Dec 1 – Chipotle Fundraiser for Weller Road ES! (4-8pm, Kensington Chipotle (10526 Connecticut Ave., Kensington, MD), use code: A6D677W in-person or online, details below). 

Sat, Dec 13 – BHES Skate Night (Cabin John Ice Rink, 6:30-8pm, details and ticket sales coming soon!)

Weds, Dec 17-Weds, Jan 7 – BHES Winter Read-a-Thon (details to come!)

Weds, Dec 17 – Read-a-Thon Kickoff (5-7pm, Wonderland Books, 15% of proceeds go to BHES PTA)

Tues, Dec 23 – BHES Winter Sing-along (9:15-10:30am, details to come)

Weds, Dec 24-Fri, Jan 2 – Winter Break (no school)

CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR OUR SISTER SCHOOL! (MON, DEC 1, 4-8PM)

Our Chipotle fundraiser is almost here — and 25% of every order goes directly to support our sister school, Weller Road Elementary School.

Important: Be sure to show the fundraiser flyer below (paper or digital) at checkout to ensure the school receives credit. Ordering online? Just use the code on the flyer (A6D677W).

Spread the word to friends and family! Let’s make this a delicious and successful night for Weller Road.

START THINKING ABOUT TRADITIONS TO SHARE FOR HERITAGE NIGHT!

The upcoming holiday season is a wonderful time to connect with loved ones and help our children to learn about their culture and heritage. We invite you to have these conversations now - learn a tradition, make a recipe, look at photographs together and tell your stories! BHES Heritage Night will be February 19, 2026 and is a wonderful opportunity for you to teach all of us about your cultural heritage The night is festive and joyful! We will share more details about participating in this wonderful tradition after the new year.

SKATE NIGHT TICKET SALES ARE OPEN! (DEC 13, 6:15PM, CABIN JOHN ICE RINK) 

Get ready for this year's Skate Night! Ticket sales for rink, skate rentals and the raffle are open in the Membership Toolkit through Dec 9th. 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 6:15pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult and helmets are encouraged for beginner skaters. In case of questions, please contact Tracy Sislen at Tracysislen@gmail.com.

SUPPORT THE BHES WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE FOR WELLER ROAD ELEMENTARY!

The Community Service Committee is hosting a Warm Clothing Drive to support our sister school, Weller Road Elementary. Weller Road is a Title I school whose students and families face ongoing needs—especially as temperatures drop. We invite all BHES families to participate by donating gently used or new warm clothing items for both children and adults.

From November 17 to December 5, donation bins will be placed outside the front entrance of BHES. You can send items in with your child or drop them off directly in the bins.

 Preferred Donation Items:

• Sweatshirts; Hats; Gloves; Coats; Scarves; Sweaters; Leggings; Socks (new only); Underwear (new only); Gift cards (Target or Amazon) - drop off directly at the BHES front desk.

Involve the Kids:  Please consider getting your kids involved — have them help sort the clothing you plan to donate and count the items so they can experience the meaning of giving. And if you’d like, snap a photo and tag the BHES PTA on Instagram and help remind others to donate!  

Celebrate Together: We’re upping the game this donation challenge and turning this into a grade-level challenge! The BHES grade with the most donations will earn a donut party! 

Thank you for making a difference—let’s come together once again to help keep our Weller Road friends warm this winter with your generous support! 

BUY YOUR HOLIDAY CARDS THROUGH MINTED TO SUPPORT THE BHES PTA

Get a head start on your holiday cards and gifts while giving back to BHES! When you shop at Minted.com and use our exclusive code FUNDRAISEBHESPTA, you’ll enjoy 20% off your order — and Minted will donate 10% back to BHES. It’s the perfect way to spread cheer and support our school at the same time — and don’t forget to share with family and friends so they can save and give back too!   

BHES SPIRITWEAR IS LIVE!

The following four logo styles will be available to shop beginning Monday, November 24 and ending on Thursday, December 18. Shirts will be delivered and distributed in mid-January from BHES. Shipping will be free, but all shirts will be shipped to the Spiritwear Committee and distributed from BHES.

Please be on the lookout for a standalone flyer explaining how to order spiritwear such that it can be easily distributed to you. You can reach the Spiritwear Committee at spiritwearBHES@gmail.com.

The BH Maryland State offerings can be found at Bradley Hills Spiritwear: BHES Maryland State Custom Ink Fundraising. This style was recreated by talented BHES parent Ashley Cohen because the original artwork had been lost – thank you, Ashley! The BH Maryland State offerings are available in navy and charcoal shades with a front graphic, in a short and long sleeve option and a hooded sweatshirt.

The BH LOVE offerings can be found at Bradley Hills Spiritwear: LOVE Custom Ink Fundraising. The BH LOVE offerings are available in pink and blue shades with a front graphic, in a short and long sleeve option.

The BH Whale offerings can be found at Bradley Hills Spiritwear: Whale Custom Ink Fundraising. The BH Whale offerings are available in light blue and navy shades with a left chest and back center graphic, in a short and long sleeve option.

The BH Collegiate Sweatshirt offerings can be found at Bradley Hills Spiritwear: Collegiate Sweatshirts Custom Ink Fundraising. The BH Collegiate Sweatshirt offerings are available in navy and light gray shades with a front graphic, in crewneck and hooded sweatshirt options.

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 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee works to advance this goal through educational resources, community conversations, in-school programming, and collaboration with school and county staff. Our focus this year is the Speak Up Strategies to empower our community, students and adults alike, to be upstanders in the face of hate and bias.

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 Nausheen Noor and Kathleen Foster at klubey@gmail.com

Principal's Weekly Newsletter
Click here to find Ms. Kemp's latest newsletter. 

Interested in volunteering? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Jess Jay at bradleyhillsvolunteer@gmail.com 

Please visit the PTA website for information about becoming a Media Center, Recess, or Lunch volunteer and to learn about how to support one-time events!  

BHES Volunteer Expectations/Agreement: Click here 

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

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

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/

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

Bradley Hills Education Foundation Websitehttps://www.bradleyhillseducationfoundation.org/

BHES Membership Toolkit (for school directory & to join or donate to PTA) https://bhespta.membershiptoolkit.com/

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

Clip box tops: Clip and turn in box tops in the school office. Don’t forget to register at boxtops4education.com to scan and email grocery store receipts.  

Harris Teeter Rewards: Support the BHES PTA every time you shop and Harris Teeter. Register your Harris Teeter rewards card at https://www.harristeeter.com/together-in-education