GHS presented this Course Registration Presentation to our 8th graders.

Each student received a paper copy of the Freshmen Registration packet to bring home and turn in by Feb. 28th to their English teacher.

Reach out to Bell counselor Mrs. Jelinek at linda.jelinek@jeffco.k12.co.us with any questions.

CURRENT 6th grade students Class of 2031:

• February 20th: Families will be emailed the Elective Course electronic form. You can begin working with your student to complete this form by March 6th.

• March 6th: Through the wheel elective class, students will participate in a presentation about the 7th grade Humanities and iSTEM pathway options and the elective selection process for next year.

• Your student will input their elective choices into Campus Portal for the 25-26 school year. Having the Elective Course/Pathway Selection electronic form completed is necessary to complete this process.

• If you have any questions, please contact current 6th grade counselor, Lindsey.Leigh@jeffco.k12.co.us

CURRENT 7th grade students Class of 2030:

• February 20th:

• Families will be emailed the Elective Course Selection electronic form(google survey). Please complete the form with your student by March 4th

• Students wishing to change their current pathway will have the opportunity to communicate this on the form. 7th grade counselor, Kathy Cochran, will follow up with these students.

• March 4th:

• DUE DATE: Elective/Pathway Selection form closes. Make sure you have your selections in!

• If you have any questions, please contact 7th grade counselor, Kathy.Cochran@jeffco.k12.co.us

• March 5th and 6th

• Through WIN time, your student will meet with their counselor and input their elective choices into Infinite Campus for the 25-26 school year. Having the Elective Course/Pathway Selection electronic form completed is necessary to complete this process.

• Red Rocks will complete online registration in Infinite Campus on Wed. March 5th.

• Mesa Verde will complete online registration in Infinite Campus on Thursday, March 6th.

Please remember to regularly check our important dates, as new events may be added throughout the year. We have many exciting and significant activities coming up this spring, and we want you to be able to participate in as many as possible!

Check your student's backpack to make sure they have a pair of corded headphones for class. They were on supply lists in the Fall, but for many kids they have disappeared. They do not need to be expensive. Here's an example of a pair for under $10 on Amazon.

Yearbooks are for sale! Please make sure to order your yearbook for the 2024-2025 school year. Yearbooks are $25 and can be purchased on Infinite Campus Parent Portal via Jeffco student fees or please bring $25 into the main office.

Our lost and found area is overflowing with coats, jackets, water bottles, and lunch boxes again. If your student is missing anything, please encourage them to look for them in our lost and found area. You are also welcome to swing by and take a look for yourself during normal school hours. We will be donating the remaining items on March 14th.

Here are this week’s Bobcats of the Week, as nominated by teachers and staff members weekly from each grade. Students are nominated based on consistent or exceptional R.O.A.R. (Respectful, Optimistic, Accountable, Responsible) behavior. 😊

6th GRADE: Thomas Tuleja for being Respectful and Malin Swanzy for being Accountable.

7th GRADE: Warren Magid and Emmett Beer for being Respectful.

8th GRADE: Quinn McParland for being Accountable and Evelyn Murphy for being Optimistic.

Hazel Health Network-online Mental Health Support

This free counseling service is Jeffco-supported and very quick to get started.

Parents or your student's grade-level counselor can make a referral by clicking the link above. Many Bell parents have used this service and have great feedback.

Your School Counseling Team:

6th grade: Lindsey Leigh- Lindsey.Leigh@jeffco.k12.co.us

7th grade: Kathy Cochran- Kathy.Cochran@jeffco.k12.co.us

8th grade: Linda Jelinek- Linda.Jelinek@jeffco.k12.co.us

SELS: Danielle Swanson - Danielle.Swanson@jeffco.k12.co.us

You're invited to share your profession!

On February 25, 2025 7th grade students will attend a career fair at Evergreen Middle School. This is Bell’s 2nd year participating, and we’d REALLY like to bring a Golden faction of professionals to represent our mountain region and grow this event this year.

If interested in participating as a professional and sharing about YOUR career, please complete the sign up LINK below OR contact 7th grade Counselor, Kathy Cochran at Kathy.Cochran@jeffco.k12.co.us

Event Options and Sign Up

Event flyer

Q: What’s your favorite part of teaching at Bell?

Ms. C: “I think middle schoolers are the coolest age and I love the staff and people who help out here.”

Q: What’s your dream vacation?

Ms. C: "I think I’d like to spend a summer backpacking in Europe, or seeing elephants in Africa!”

Q: What is your favorite experiment to teach?

Ms. Cole: “I think my consistent favorite experiment is blowing up balloons and watching them explode because I love seeing the kids reactions.”

Fun Fact: “I once flew in a hot air balloon.”

• February 17 Presidents’ Day – No School
• February 21 Meet & Greet -Librarian & Instructional Coach (how do we support students & teachers) 8:30-9:30 am
• February 24 PTA Meeting - 5:00-6:00 Virtual (link will be sent
• February 25 Private Bell Skate Party 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Skate City Arvada
• February 27 In-Person Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 7:00 pm

• March 4 Jeffco Music Festival @ Bell 8-4

• March 5 Jeffco Music Festival @Bell 8-4
• March 6 Choir Concert 6:30-8:00

Hello Bell parents,

I want to remind all of you of this month's Parent Academy that is going to be held on Feb 20th from 6:pm-8:00 pm in the Golden High School Library. This month's Topic is going to be Internet safety and signs of trafficking. The presentation will be put on by Cheezo; a special unit within the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office that specializes in these types of cases. It will be extremely informative and helpful I hope to see you all there.

- Officer Dan Hyde - School Resource Officer (Golden Police Dept.), Golden High School

In April, our topic will be "How to Overcome Life's Challenges with a Positive Attitude," featuring Mandy Harvey, America's Got Talent fourth place winner and golden buzzer recipient. Mandy lost her hearing while studying vocal music education but taught herself to sing again and has since recorded albums, authored a book, and performed on major shows. Her inspiring story will resonate with both kids and adults.
Admission: Free, but it's a ticketed event. Be sure to get your tickets while they last! Details on obtaining tickets can be found on the attached flyer. Hope to see you there!

The Structural Engineering Institute - Graduate School Chapter at Colorado School of Mines is offering FREE tutoring for Bell students!

When: Mondays and Thursdays, February 3rd - April 24th, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

Where: McNeil Hall, Classroom 214, Mines Campus (1400 Maple St, Golden, CO 80401). A navigational guide is attached for drop-off.

Registration:

- Please fill out the required forms in advance for each session to ensure adequate staffing. Registration closes 24 hours before each session, with priority given to early registrants.

- Students are responsible for their own parking and transportation.

Note: It's helpful for students to bring their homework or textbooks to identify specific areas where they need assistance.

For more information about the program, click here, and feel free to reach out with any questions!