Weekly Update
October 25th, 2024
NJHS
This week, we proudly welcomed new members into Bell’s National Junior Honor Society. Congratulations to each of these outstanding students on their remarkable achievement!
Halloween Costume Contests
Students are encouraged to participate in Bell's annual Halloween Costume Contests. Entry into the contest is $1. Students are able to compete in the following categories on October 31st:
- Most Creative
- Funniest
- Scariest
- Best Group
- Best DIY
UNICEF
Bell is hosting a costume contest with a $1 entry fee on Halloween. All proceeds will go to UNICEF. The contest features five categories: scariest, best group, funniest, most creative and DIY. If you would like to make additional donations to UNICEF please donate here.
Students Looking for Volunteer Hours
Bell's National Junior Honor Society is made up of 8th graders who commit to being top scholars and leaders in the community. Our students are required to complete 2 hours of volunteer work each semester. If there is a need in the community or an event you'd like student volunteers for, please reach out to the sponsors, Julie Schlosser and Danielle Swanson. Emails: julie.schlosser@jeffco.k12.co.us and danielle.swanson@jeffco.k12.co.us.
Spirit Wear ON SALE NOW until October 28th
Check out the Bell Spirit Wear Store. There are all kinds of shirt styles, tank tops, sweatshirts, flannel pants, ball caps, and more to show your Bell Spirit. They make great gifts for the holidays. This is the only time PTA plans to sell spirit wear this year; make sure to get your orders in. Go Bobcats!!!
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: Landon Abernathy for being Respectful and Isaiah Nieblas for being Optimistic.
7th GRADE: Ginny Gamblin for being Accountable and Elora Braning for being Optimistic.
8th GRADE: Ashlyn Smith for being Respectful and Onyx Belt for being Responsible.
BOOK CLUB: The Anxious Generation
On November 11, at 6:00pm, Golden High School is hosting a discussion night on the book, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Please read this insightful book ahead of time and come for a community discussion. 📕
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Golden Library has a drop-in volunteer day for teens aged 12-18 at the Golden Library on Tuesday, October 29th from 4-7pm. This is a casual volunteering opportunity that doesn’t require any sign up ahead of time- teens/tweens can just show up at the library for part or all of the program from 4-7pm.
ORGANIZATION SUPPORT
Does your student need help with organization? We offer Clutter Clinic every Wednesday during WIN time. Reach out to your student’s counselor to sign your student up or have your student sign themselves up! Students can join just for one time or ongoing times if needed.
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
Infinite Campus
Grades, attendance, assignments, and more:
Click to login to Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Click to View Grades/Report Cards in Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Yearbook Photos
The yearbook needs your photos! Please share photos of your Bell student playing flag football and photos of your student and their Bell bestie when they are little. Please share them here.
Resources
Transportation
Support for getting your student(s) to school:
Healthy Schools
Family Healthy Habit Gratitude Guide
Hazel Health Telehealth
- October 28 - Bell Spirit Wear Sales Closes
- October 29 - Bob's Atomic Dine Out, 11-8 pm (10% of sales donated back to Bell)
- November 1 NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS IN JEFFCO - Teacher Work Day
- November 5-8 Outdoor Lab - 6 - Farnan/Cole/Sanchez/Lehman – Maroon Bells
- November 11 Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony (observed)
- November 12-15 Outdoor Lab- 6 - Long/Baum/Espey/Day – Telluride
- November 13 Karaoke Contest-6:30-8:00 PM
PTA Happenings
Becoming a member of the Bell Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is the easiest and fastest way to become part of the Bell community and help make decisions on how PTA can best support all students and educators at Bell. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. You must have an active membership to vote on budget matters. Membership Link.
Please Visit the PTA Website for membership and upcoming events.
Student Travel
Check out the Bell Student Travel website for travel opportunities:
Greece, Spring Break 2025
Egypt, June 2025
In case you were unable to catch the international student travel meeting, please check out details of our trips here.
SeaCamp
*Thank you for the interest in SeaCamp San Diego. We are excited to have so many students interested. Given the number of applications, we are in the process of figuring out how to take as many students as possible. Thank you for your patience in the notification process.
Amazon Wishlist & Other Supports
Bell Staff Amazon Wish List Link.
Easy ways to support Bell:
Still, using the King Soopers Community Reward Program? Don't forget to update your partner to either Outdoor Lab (for all 6th graders as this will help to fund the student's tuition) or to Bell Middle School. For information on how to update your partner click Easy Way to Support Bell
Box Tops are easier than ever now with the mobile app! Just scan your receipts from any retailer and the amount will be auto-calculated. Paper and digital receipts are accepted (and don't forget those Costco receipts!).
Longmont Dairy caps are about $300 of our income so please keep sending those in for drop off at the front office