Weekly Update

Bell PTA is planning to provide lunch on Wednesday, May 7th, and breakfast on Friday, May 9th. We would love donations to help make the week extra special. Any donations can be sent via Venmo to our PTA Treasurer, Bart Buhlig (Last 4 Digits - 1989). Please put Bell TAW in the notes.

Thank you for helping us celebrate our Bell teachers and staff.

Please support the school by reminding your student(s) that our school policies are still in place. Students need to keep their phones and wireless headphones away in lockers and our school dress code is still in place. The dress code policy outlines mandatory and allowable dress:

The 8th graders' last day of school is Thursday, May 22nd. No other grades attend school that day. Students should plan on a fun-filled day, including a bowling field trip, yearbook signing, carnival games, a barbeque, and more! The fee for the bowling activity is already in the student fee payment schedule online. More details and permissions slips will be forthcoming.

Families: Please discuss student safety if your child bikes or skateboards to school. We've noticed an influx of unsafe behavior on bikes and skateboards around school and on campus. Please reiterate to students to not ride down the center of major streets, be cautious at crossings, and dismount while on campus. Thanks for your support.

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: Samantha Agre for being Optimistic and Adeline Varn for being Respectful.

7th GRADE: Oakley Hansen for being Respectful and Frank Merritts for being Optimistic.

8th GRADE: Rocco Narro for being Responsible and Luke Loper for being Respectful.

ALP surveys

Students with ALP's will be expected to complete their end of year survey about their affective and academic goals this week. Students will receive the ALP email in their student email accounts on Thursday, April 10th.

😍TEAM leader applications will be available on the 2030 Bobcat google classroom on the morning of Monday, April 7th and will close Monday April 21st. The TEAM leader program trains incoming 8th grade students to support 6th grade orientation and transition to Bell as a middle schooler.

😍While we consider grades and behavior and attendance, we are looking for a diverse group of leaders able to be accepting, patient and helpful showing true pride for our school and a welcoming spirit for our learning community.

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

Students have begun placing project photos and documents in thier student portfolios. Ask students to share a link to thier portfolio to see the work throughout the year.

Huge shout out to our PTA for opening a conversation about healthy tech habits with thier Screenagers event. Common Sense Media is also an excellent resource for families looking to balance tech use and mental health. They also offer parent reviews of books, shows and movies to help guide you in entertainment choices for your students.

• April 28 PTA Meeting 5-6

• April 28 Bell Accountability Team (BAT) Meeting - 6:00-7:00 - online (link will be sent)
• April 28-May 2 Sea Camp San Diego
• May 5-9 Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
• May 6 Spring Musical
• May 7 Spring Musical
• May 7 MAP Testing (ELA)
• May 8 MAP Testing (MATH)
• May 12 -May 16 Sea Camp San Diego
• May 13 Choir Concert, 6:30-8:00
• May 14 Orchestra Concert, 6:00-7:00
• May 15 8th Grade Showcase
• May 19 PTA Meeting 5-6
• May 20 Band Concert 6-8 Grade 4-7
• May 21 6th & 7th Grade Awards Ceremony: invitation only
• May 21 8th Grade Awards Ceremony, 5:30 pm: Award recipients will receive an invitation to this event
• May 22 8th Grade Picnic (8th grade students only) No school for 6th & 7th grade students
• May 23 ROAR Party for Grades 6-7. Last day of school for students (Early Release at 12:50 pm)
• May 23 End of 4th Quarter
• May 28 2nd semester grades posted

Next years 7th and 8th grade information night to join the Golden High School DEVO Mountain Bike Team. Meeting is Monday, May 12th from 5:30 - 7:00 in the GHS main lobby.

Get ready to move to school on Wednesday, May 7th. Ride your bike or scooter, run or walk to school, or if you ride the bus join in the jump roping fun as you get off the bus. There are prizes and ROAR tickets for everyone who participates!