READ-A-THON UPDATE
We had a great first week! As of today, over 300 BHES students are participating and together they have logged more than 58,000 reading minutes.
You can still register your readers and it’s super easy! Simply go to the The 2022 BHES Readathon website (click the name) and follow simple instructions.
We will continue the competition until January 6th. Please contact BHESReadathon@gmail.com with any questions!
LOST AND FOUND: UNCLAIMED ITEMS WILL BE DONATED
Parents: The BHES Lost & Found is overflowing with jackets and other items. The Lost & Found is located in the Multi-Purpose Room. Please check for lost things when you are at school. ALL ITEMS UNCLAIMED AS OF DECEMBER 21 WILL BE DONATED! Thank you.
WHALE MART (DEC 20th, 8:30-9:00)
Our third WhaleMart of the school year is Tuesday, December 20th from 8:30-9:00 on the blacktop at BHES. We’ll be bringing back some bestselling items from our previous WhaleMarts, and we will also have new merchandise on sale which includes our mystery bags. We look forward to seeing many of you there!
***For students who plan to arrive on the early side at 8:30 am, an adult must stay with them at school until the doors open at 8:45
CLOTHING AND GIFT CARD DRIVES
We are still accepting clothing and gift card donations in support of Weller Road students and families in need.
Warm Clothing Drive - through Dec 20 (extended!)
- New and gently used donations. All clothes should be clean and in excellent 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 at the front entrance of BHES.
Gift Card Drive -through December 20th - Online/digital cards only.
To participate, send digital $25 Giant or Target gift cards to Miriam Romero, Parent Community Coordinator at Weller Road: miriam_romero@mcpsmd.org.
Please ONLY send $25 gift cards to ensure that families receive the same card amount. You may purchase multiple cards, but each must be for a $25 value. Cards will be provided to families to purchase food, clothing, and gifts for the holidays.
Thank you in advance for your donations. If you have questions about these donation drives please contact Veronica Velez-Burgess vvelezburgess@yahoo.com
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
We hope everyone had a great fall session of enrichment! Now, get excited for Winter! The Winter session will run from Jan 23 – March 16 with classes available Mondays – Thursdays. (No enrichment on Fridays this Winter.) Please see the attached flyer for the class schedule and pricing information. More details about each class and registration information can be found online at Bradley Hills PTA Enrichment Programs, powered by Baroody Camps (https://bc-mco-bradleyhills.jumbula.com/#/home). You will also be able to register directly from this site beginning on Tuesday, January 3 at 10am. Don’t delay! Your favorite class will fill up quickly.
All after school enrichment classes are held onsite at Bradley Hills from 3:35 – 4:35pm. Students go directly from their classrooms to their enrichment programs. This program is provided in partnership with Baroody Camps and is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Montgomery County School Board, the Superintendent or Bradley Hills Elementary School. Email Laurel Keating at laurel.keating@gmail.com or Baroody Camps at info@baroodycamps.com with any questions.
