CONSIDER SUBMITTING A VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT (BY MAY 15)
The Court is accepting victim impact statements from BHES families in relation to the arson and vandalism at the school. You can write one using this form.
Victim impact statements are one of the most important ways our school community’s voice can be heard during sentencing, and we have been strongly encouraged to get as many submitted as possible by May 15. The number of statements received may carry significant weight with the Court, even if the statements themselves are brief.
There is no “right” way to write one. Just speak honestly about how these events have impacted your child, family, or sense of safety within our school community.
We understand some may feel more comfortable not including their full name or personal email. Statements can be signed more generally (for example, “A Bradley Hills parent” or “Parent of a 4th grader at Bradley Hills”). Once written, Statements can be submitted in any of the following ways:
- Emailed directly to alexandra.colindres@montgomerycountymd.gov by May 15th with the subject line: “Bradley Hills ES -- Victim Impact Statement”
- Emailed to bradleyhillspta@gmail.comby noon on May 15, and we will submit them on your behalf
- Dropped in the PTA mailbox in the Bradley Hills front officeby noon on Wednesday, May 13, and we will submit them on your behalf.
Thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to support our community in this way.
BHES DOG DAY (MAY 29, DURING RECESS, BHES TENNIS COURT)
Introducing our first ever Dog Day during recess on Friday, May 29th on the BHES tennis court!
Parents are invited to sign up to bring their leashed, well-behaved, socialized, and vaccinated dogs during your student’s recess to mingle and play. The dogs will be on the tennis courts and the event will be optional and open to students who would like to participate.
If you do NOT want your children to participate, please opt-out HERE.
A few things to note for volunteers:
- Proof of current rabies vaccination must be emailed to bhesptamembership@gmail.com by May 15.
- One dog per slot please
- Volunteers must complete required volunteer training.
To add your dog’s name to the list, sign up HERE.
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
RSVP FOR MCPS COMMUNITY OF CARE EVENT - PIZZA, CONNECTION, AND CONVERSATION (MAY 20, 6-8PM, BHES APR)
Pizza, Connection, and Conversation is a family evening at Bradley Hills Elementary that brings caregivers, staff, and students together to explore how we can build a strong, supportive community of care.
Centered around “We Are the Builders” by Deepa Iyer, the evening introduces the idea that a thriving community is built through many roles—and the ways we support and show up for one another every day.
Students will take part in age-appropriate activities exploring these roles—from coloring for younger grades to a “Dream Big” brainstorming session for older students. At the same time, caregivers will join small-group conversations using real-life scenarios, with a focus on practical, supportive ways to respond—both with children and with one another.
There will be separate sessions for students and parents/caregivers, all designed to be engaging, accessible, and grounded in real-life situations.
When: Wednesday, May 20. Pizza and refreshments at 6:00 PM, followed by programming at 6:30 PM
Where: Bradley Hills APR & Media Center
Hosted by: Bradley Hills PTA, in collaboration with MCPS staff and community volunteers
RSVP with this link
EVERYMIND 988 AWARENESS TRAINING - FACT SHEET
Last Monday, EveryMind delivered a 988 Awareness Training for the BHES community. The team shared a fact sheet with participants, which you can access here.
