BHES SPELLING BEE WINNER!
Let's give a round of applause to Emma Gold the 2023 BHES Spelling Bee Winner. She will represent Bradley Hills ES in the regional spelling bee in March.
Congratulations to all students who participated in the school wide spelling bee. Our fifth graders who participated were: Kai Mills & Calista Pang (Sichler), Chetan Korde & Charles Golden (Tate) and Enzo Salvadore (Campbell) Our fourth grade participants were: Owen Matthews (Dyer), Deniz Ozenci & Jason Yoon (Gray), Maytal Bar-Ziv and Cameron Spergel (August).
WELLER ROAD BOOK DRIVE BEGINS MONDAY (FEB 13)
We will have a new and gently used book drive to support Weller Road's Book Fair where Weller students will be able to shop for books free of charge.
- We are asking for donations of new or gently used children's books. The book fair is for students in Pre-K to 5th grade so please only donate children's books.
- We would love for our students to leave hand-written notes including recommendations for the books they donate!
- Please drop off donations in the bins in the BHES foyer.
- We will share WR teachers Amazon Wishlists to supply classroom libraries. These books will be delivered directly to WR. We will send these links shortly.
- Please let us know if you are available to help us pick up donations from school.
Thank you again for your generosity and support,
Veronica Velez-Burgessvvelezburgess@yahoo.com
PTA Community Service
WHALEMART (FRI, FEB 17, 8:30AM)
Whalemart will be held this Friday, February 17th from 8:30-9:00, on the blacktop at BHES. We have all new merchandise this time with items like large popits, kneaded erasers, and mini stuffed animal keychains. Our popular mystery bags will be sold too. We hope to see 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
SIGN UP FOR THE BHES VARIETY SHOW (OPEN FEB 15!)
BHES will be putting on its annual variety show on April 29, 2023. It’s the highlight of the year for our community and tons of fun!
Check out our 2023 Variety Show Website, with everything you need to know about the event! Clickhereto learn more about registration, auditions, signups to volunteer, and answers to FAQ's. Registration for acts will be open from Feb. 15 to March 15 (we will not accept registrations before Feb. 15).
Please volunteer to make this year's show the best one yet. The event requires a LOT of parent support and involvement. We need assistance with all aspects of the show, from lighting, sound, and stage management to event coordination. Please clickhere and to sign up to volunteer.
We also need sponsors for the show, so if your family or company would be interested in sponsoring the show or have any questions about sponsorship, please email us atbradleyhillsvarietyshow2023@gmail.com
LUNCH AND RECESS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Calling all volunteers! Come enjoy the milder weather while supporting BHES staff in supervising lunch and recess! Check out adescription of recess volunteer dutiesand SIGN UP HEREfor one or more recess slots. BHES also needs lunchtime volunteers. Read thelunch volunteer dutiesand SIGN UP HERE to monitor a lunch period.
All parents and guardians must complete BHES and MCPS required training before volunteering. Consult the volunteer requirementsHERE.
Questions? Contactmeredithramsden@gmail.com
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: PTA COMMUNITY SERVICE COMITTEE CO-CHAIR
The Bradley Hills PTA is looking for another PTA Community Service Committee Co-Chair to learn from our amazing outgoing Co-Chair Veronica Velez-Burgess! Are you passionate about community service? Do you want to help bring a culture of service learning to our school? Being a Community Service Committee Co-Chair involves working with BHES Community Programs PTA Chair (Sarah Zetterli) and having an active role in supporting and leading BHES PTA Community Service programs in support of Weller Road Elementary School, a Title 1 School in nearby Wheaton, MD.
The role, to be fully assumed in Fall 2023, includes participating in quarterly meetings with Weller Road staff to create, organize, and manage projects throughout the school year. The volunteer will also be involved in running donation drives for non-perishable food, warm clothing, and book donations. Annual projects vary because they are defined together with Weller Road Elementary School depending on needs and service learning options. Creativity, resourcefulness, organizational skills, and knowledge of Spanish are very helpful. Between one to five hours of weekly commitment to these programs. If you are interested, please email Veronica Velez-Burgess atvvelezburgess@yahoo.com.
IN-PERSON PTA MEETING (MARCH 7, 7:30PM, APR)
SAVE THE DATE for our next IN PERSON PTA meeting on Tuesday March 7 at 7:30 pm in the Bradley Hills All Purpose Room. We will discuss the latest PTA business and host Dr. Rebecca Resnick for a discussion on childhood anxiety.
Children's Stress: The Curse and the Blessing
During our age of stress, smart parents are focusing on how best to help their children develop resilience. We know our role as parents is to raise children who can stand strong in the face of challenges. However, this responsibility could feel overwhelming, even before the pandemic hit. For this presentation, Dr. Rebecca Resnik, Licensed Psychologist, will describe how our children's stress response is actually both a "curse and a blessing." She will discuss why so much of what we have been told about stress is wrong, and update parents on what the science says about kids and stress. Attendees will learn to tell the difference between everyday situational stress and anxiety disorders. Dr. Resnik will provide practical tools for helping children harness their stress and re-discover their spark.
Dr. Rebecca Resnik is a licensed psychologist and founder of Rebecca Resnik and Associates, a group practice with offices in North Bethesda. She specializes in pediatric neuropsychological assessment. Prior to becoming a psychologist, she earned her masters degree in Special Education with a concentration in learning disabilities. Dr. Resnik is the current President of the Maryland Psychological Association. Her book, A Parent's First Guide to ADHD was published in 2016. She is a regular speaker at national conferences and local events. She is a proud parent of 2 MCPS students.
THE ALL-NEW BRADLEY HILLS SPIRIT STORE IS NOW LIVE!
Our all-new Spirit Store is now live on1stplacespiritwear.com! Order hats, hoodies, shirts, sweats, blankets and more for the whole family! Ten percent of sales goes to the PTA! Visithttp://1stplace.sale/44027 to place your first order! Wednesday, March 29 will be a Bradley Hills Spirit Day, so make sure you get your gear in time!
