ONLINE MCPS PARENT WORKSHOP (MARCH 13 AND 20)
There will be a two-part parent workshop on The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families on March 13 and March 20 at 6:00-7:00pm.
The link to register is: https://mcpsweb.wufoo.com/forms/pjjtjal19n1s1d/. Scroll down to the March workshops and you'll find this workshop there. Please note that there are also other Parent Academy opportunities that you may find interesting.
LISTENING SESSION FOR WHITMAN CLUSTER PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF BLACK STUDENTS (MARCH 23)
Please join Principal Caroscio and other Whitman Cluster Principals for a virtual listening session with parents/guardians of Whitman Cluster Black students on Thursday, March 23rd (7pm-8:30pm ET). This session will be facilitated by Maniya Jules of the MCPS Equity Unit and give parents an opportunity to share their general perspectives on school culture and academics, particularly as they relate to MCPS' ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. You may register for this event here; after registering, you will receive Zoom details.
For any other questions in the meantime, please contact Anne Reid (BHES NAACP Representative and BHES PTA Co-Vice President) at annemorrisreid@gmail.com
WHALEMART MARCH 24 (8:30-9:00AM, BHES BLACKTOP)
Whalemart will be held this Friday, March 24th from 8:30-9:00, on the blacktop at BHES. We will have some exciting new merchandise, and will also be bringing back some of our popular items like our mystery bags and fidget toys.
***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
VOLUNTEER FOR THE 2023-2024 PTA BOARD
The BHES PTA Nominating Committee is seeking members who will serve on the 2023-24 BHES PTA Board.
If you've been looking for a way to get involved in the BHES community, this is it! We only have TWO open board positions for the next school year - Treasurer and Membership. And we have five good reasons to volunteer:
- There's on the job training! Current board members will help with the transition.
- Responsibilities can be shared, so grab a friend and sign up together.
- Most of the work is behind the scenes and can be done from home.
- Get to know other BHES parents & school leaders.
- Show your kids you're invested in their community.
Click HERE to learn more details about next year's open board positions.
Thank you for your consideration,
The 2023 PTA Nominating Committee
Jess Jay, Britt Hogue & Anne Sherman
WELLER ROAD TEACHER WISHLIST FOR BOOKS AND BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP
Thank you to BHES families who donated wonderful books to Weller Road! We filled three cars with amazing book donations and delivered them to Weller Road today. Weller Road will be able to offer free books for students at their Book Fair on March 28 and 29!
Weller Road Book Fair Volunteers: In order to help make the Weller Road book fair a success, we need BHES parents to help sort and organize books on March 27 and also to help students choose books on March 28 and 29. Thank you very much for signing up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094baaa728a6ff2-weller#/
Weller Road teachers added more books to their Amazon wishlist to stock classroom libraries! Please order from the list below, and thank you!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/ wishlist/ls/7JET9795OYW4?ref_= wl_share
BHES PROMOTION PHOTOS (5TH GRADERS)
Thank you to all those that have already submitted photos for the 5th Grade Promotion slide show! We would love to include at least one picture of every student so keep them coming. Please send photos to bhes5thgradepromotion@gmail.com
FOLLOW UP FROM DR. RESNIK'S 3/7 PRESENTATION ON CHILDHOOD ANXIETY AND MENTAL HEALTH
We had a great turnout at our recent PTA General Meeting on Tuesday, March 7th. A few of you asked about the slides that Dr. Resnik shared, and those are here for your reference. Should you wish to connect directly with Dr. Resnik, here is the practice website. Ms. Pike, our school guidance counselor, is also a great resource for any questions or concerns you may have about your child(ren): victoria_l_pike@mcpsmd.org
We hope you will save the date for our next and last General PTA Meeting of the 2022-23 School Year. It will also be in person on Tuesday, May 2nd (7:30pm-9pm). We are exploring a few guest speaker options, but welcome any suggestions that you might have. You can send those ideas to Julie Lobb and Anne Reid at bradleyhillsptavp@gmail.com.
SAVE THE DATE FOR BRADLEY BEAUTIFUL (APRIL 23 2-5PM)
Bradley Beautiful will be held this year on Sunday April 23rd from 2 to 5 pm. Similar to last year, the Green Team will lead a beautification project at the school that is open to all students and families and we will celebrate Earth Day with environmentally-focused activities and food vendors. More details to follow!
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
We hope everyone had a great winter session of enrichment! Now, get excited for Spring! The Spring session will run from April 18 – June 1 with classes available Tuesdays – Thursdays. (No enrichment on Mondays or Fridays this Spring.) Please see the flyer (below) 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 Thursday, March 23 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.
