Big thanks to all of the parent volunteers who made Wellness Week a great success - Jeff Clark,Maura Lightfoot, Sarah Henochowicz, Sharon Hanna, Carol Jacob DeGroff, Neval Javed, Anna Fleming, Valerie Mayworm, and Ben Perez!

Spout out to our amazing recess volunteers and paraeducators! Thank you for supporting our children and our school! (Want to join them? You can sign up here!)

Mon, May 4 – EveryMind 988 Awareness Training (8pm, Zoom, details below)

Mon, May 4-Fri, May 8 – BHES Teacher Appreciation Week

Tues, May 5 – BHES General PTA Meeting (7:30pm, Zoom, details below)

Fri, May 8 – WhaleMart (8:30-9:00am, BHES Blacktop)

Fri, May 8 – May/June Birthday Bash (2:30-3:00pm, APR)

Saturday, May 9 – Bradley Hills Education Foundation Spring Auction

Mon, May 11-Thurs, May 14 – BHES Spring Book Fair (BHES Media Center, details below)

Tues, May 19 – BHES Spring Concert (Details to come)

Weds, May 20 – MCPS Community of Care Event (6-8pm, BHES APR, more information to come)

Mon, May 25 – Memorial Day (No school)

Weds, May 27 – Non-Instructional Day (No school)

Fri, June 5 – BHES Field Day

EVERYMIND 988 AWARENESS TRAINING (MON, MAY 4, 8PM, ZOOM)

The Bradley Hills PTA is partnering with EveryMind to offer a virtual 988 Awareness Training on Monday, May 4 at 8 pm. The 988 Awareness training teaches what 988 is, how to use it, how to identify mental health warning signs, as well as empathic listening and what to expect when you reach out to 988.  

The 988 Awareness Training is designed to increase understanding of this critical, nationwide mental health and crisis support line, ensuring that communities know how and when to access help. 

While it is often thought that 988 is a line for crisis only, most of the calls and texts that are received are for supportive listening, resources, concerns about someone else and support during stressful times.

Our EveryMind speakers include BHES parent Maddie Kapur, Jen Grinnell (Director of Education) and Alison Praisner‑Klumpp (Bridge to Wellness Manager, overseeing services for Walt Whitman High School).

Zoom log-in details:

       Bradley Hills PTA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

       Topic: 988 Awareness Training with EveryMind

       Time: May 4, 2026 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

       Join Zoom Meeting

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       Meeting ID: 889 6383 2875

       Passcode: 452080

BHES GENERAL PTA MEETING (TUES, MAY 5, 7:30PM, ZOOM)

Please join us Tuesday, May 5 at 7:30pm for our General PTA meeting. You can find the agenda here. 

At this General PTA meeting, we will vote on the nominated slate of PTA Board positions for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Please note that this meeting is for PTA members, and voting privileges are restricted to members. When joining the Zoom, please ensure your full first and last name are visible in your Zoom profile so you can be admitted to the meeting.

       Bradley Hills PTA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

       Topic: BHES General PTA Meeting

       Time: May 5, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

       Join Zoom Meeting

       https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89666452224?pwd=GSXaLW7D0wd6vroxQRqHsCU1Fusmux.1

       Meeting ID: 896 6645 2224

       Passcode: 972106

AN UPDATE ON COMMITTEE ROLES FROM THE BHES PTA NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Thank you to everyone who filled out the PTA volunteer interest survey! There was an overwhelming response from volunteers, which is wonderful! However, it means that the PTA Nominating Committee needs a bit more time before roles are set. It continues its work filling and balancing the committees, and plans to have all of the committees filled and the organizational chart finalized by May 22. We appreciate your patience -- and your support!

MAY AND JUNE BIRTHDAY BASH! (MAY 8th, 2:30-3:00PM, APR)

Calling all May and June birthdays! Students with May and June birthdays will come to the APR on Friday May 8th from 2:30 pm - 3:00pm. 

We will need 15 volunteers/parents to help us set-up, help run the activities, and clean up the Birthday Bash from 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm in the APR. All Bash supplies are provided by the PTA. If your child has a May or June 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 let us know 48 hours before or send them with a snack to enjoy.

Questions/Comments? Contact: Isabella Masano or Anna Canfield Roth

BHES SPRING BOOK FAIR IS COMING! (MAY 11-14, BHES MEDIA CENTER)

The Scholastic Book Fair at BHES starts May 11th! A portion of all sales goes to support the Bradley Hills Media Center and the PTA.

Here’s a quick set of answers to your most pressing book fair questions

When can my child buy books?

• Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday with their teachers/classes (teacher sign up is HERE) Keep in mind times are subject to change at the last minute due to their teaching schedules.

• Thursday morning on their own if they have payment and a pass from their teacher

Do we need volunteers?

YES! Please sign up HERE.  The volunteer slots are 1 hour slots. Sign up for 1 or more!

When can parents/caregivers buy books?

• Tuesday May 12 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the Media Center

• During your child's class time - volunteer to help or just stop in

How can we pay for books? 

• Scholastic eWallet, cash, credit card, and Apple Pay are all accepted.

What is an eWallet and how do I set one up?

Scholastic eWallet account is basically a book fair debit account.

• Set one up for your child HERE.

• If you set up an eWallet account last year, YOU STILL MUST LOG ON AND REACTIVATE IT. Any remaining money is still available, but does not roll over automatically.

• To purchase books, your child just needs to share their name with the cashier, or you can print out the eWallet receipt.

• Once you add money to the eWallet account you cannot be refunded. BUT any leftover eWallet funds will be converted to an e-card balance that you can use on Scholastic.com at any time or during next year’s book fair.

• Don’t forget to factor in tax when determining how much to include in the eWallet account.

Can I shop online?

Yes! Shop online during May 11 - May 24. 25% of every online purchase directly benefits our school.  

Do you have other questions? 

Please contact the PTA Book Fair email here: bhesptabookfair@gmail.com

BHES SPIRITWEAR IS BACK!

Our community has been through a whirlwind over the last few weeks, and we have never been as thankful for our PTA (or our Foundation!) as we were during those uncertain days. The PTA organized, advocated, communicated and generally leveraged their talents and efforts to keep our children and their teachers and staff safe and our parent body informed. They held Zoom calls, fed teachers to thank them for their strength and leadership, reordered recess supplies and so much more!

One way we can show our support for the PTA - and our pride in our amazing school community! - is by raising more of the funds that bolster our PTA’s ability to move nimbly. We are relaunching BHES Spiritwear, and links will be from now through Monday, May 18. Shirts will be delivered and distributed either the last week of May or first week of June. Shipping will be free, but all shirts will be shipped to the Spiritwear Committee and distributed from BHES. All items are available for both children and adults. Each logo style is available in a few colors and styles (short or long-sleeved shirts and hooded sweatshirts), so please click through the stock images to locate the color and style you prefer for each logo style.  

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 LOVE offerings can be found at Bradley Hills Spiritwear: LOVE Custom Ink Fundraising.

The BH Whale offerings can be found at Bradley Hills Spiritwear: Whale Custom Ink Fundraising. Candidly, the BH Whale offerings require a higher order threshold (26 items) than the other two Spiritwear logo styles. If the BH Whale threshold is not met, the Spiritwear Committee will contact anyone who has ordered a BH Whale item to either help them order a BH Maryland State or BH LOVE item or cancel the order altogether.   

We look forward to seeing you and your kiddos representing our wonderful school!

You can reach the Spiritwear Committee at spiritwearBHES@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your support! 

VOLUNTEER FOR FIELD DAY (FRI, JUNE 5)

BHES Field Day is coming up, on June 5th! This is always an exciting event to bring the students and teachers together as the year comes to a close. 

We need parent volunteers to help the event run smoothly and make sure that it is a great experience for everyone! 

If you're able to volunteer, please consider signing up on this signup sheet!

MCPS COMMUNITY OF CARE EVENT (MAY 20, 6-8PM, BHES APR)

Join us for our next Community of Care evening — a chance to come together as a school community with pizza, connection and conversation! Building on our previous gathering, this session will continue to focus on how the MCPS community can support our children in creating a kind, inclusive, and respectful environment — both in and out of the classroom.

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Location: Bradley Hills Elementary School

All students and caregivers are welcome. More details to come, including program highlights and RSVP link!

Hosted by the Bradley Hills PTA, in collaboration with MCPS staff and community volunteers.

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!  

If you want to volunteer for the Birthday Bash, please sign up here and send any questions to Isabella Masano or Anna Canfield Roth.

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  

To find BHES teacher wish lists, wisit BHESPTA.com and click the header “Teacher Wish Lists”: https://www.bhespta.com/teacher-wishlists