Panther Tails

November 27 - Schools and Offices Closed 3 Hours Early

November 28 - Schools and Offices Closed

November 29 - Schools and Offices Closed

December 20 - Schools and Offices Closed 3 Hours Early

December 23 - January 1 - Schools And Offices Closed

January 2 Schools Re-open after Winter Break

IMPORTANT - Winter Concerts are held at Bel Air HIGH School.

6th Grade is on Tuesday, December 3rd

7th grade is on Wednesday, December 4th

8th grade is on Thursday, December 5th

The schedule is the same for all three events.

6:00- Chorus arrival/warm up

6:20- Chorus performance begins

6:35- Orchestra arrival/warm up

7:05- Orchestra performance begins

7:30- Band arrival/warm up

7:50- Band performance begins

Donate coffee items for teacher & staff appreciation treat

BAMS PTA is collecting coffee, tea and hot chocolate supplies to provide teachers and staff with a thank-you treat in December. See our Amazon wish list for the items requested. You can also purchase similar items from Walmart, BJs, etc., and then mark the item as purchased using the "Buying this gift elsewhere?" link on the wishlist.

Please send all donations to the school office by Wednesday, December 4.

Save the Date for the next BAMS PTA Meeting on Dec. 9

The next PTA meeting will be Monday, December 9, at 6:30 p.m. It will be a virtual meeting held on Teams. All BAMS families are welcome to join.

It's not too late to join the PTA

There's still time to join the PTA! Sign up at https://bit.ly/bamspta

Members have the opportunity to have a voice in the PTA's priorities and initiatives, and get helpful email reminders. Members don't have to volunteer or attend meetings, but are always welcome! We currently have about 244 members. When we reach 300 members, we will enter all members into a drawing for a gift basket donated by Coppermine Bel Air Athletic Club.

BAMS students of all grades and abilities can submit a work of art for the 2024-25 Reflections arts contest. This is a fun and rewarding program where every child can feel proud of themselves and see their work displayed in the hallways. Entries can advance to the county, state or even national level!

Students can enter one submission in as many of the categories as they like. This year's theme is centered around the idea of "Accepting Imperfection." Entries should follow this year's theme in one of these categories:

• Dance Choreography
• Film Production
• Literature
• Music Composition
• Photography
• Visual Arts (2D and 3D)

Watch this YouTube video to get some inspiration for your project: https://youtu.be/mPne28XB7JU?si=xChCw00uvx2CtuzT and then get started by brainstorming some ideas! Pick up an entry form in the office or look for Ms. Castellano's email to download a copy. Collection dates are Wednesday, December 11 - Friday, December 13. If you have any questions, please email gracealfano@hotmail.com

BAMS has a lost and found area near the cafeteria. If your child is missing any items we urge them to check this area prior to Thanksgiving. Shortly after Thanksgiving unclaimed items in this area that have accumulated from the beginning of the school year will be donated. Don't delay, check today!

Please bookmark our school website and remember this is a great place to find out information about everything "BAMS related".

https://bams.ss18.sharpschool.com/