We look forward to seeing everyone at Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 27th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM! This event will follow an open house format, providing a wonderful opportunity for you to meet with teachers, discuss your child's progress, and ask any questions you may have. We truly value your involvement and look forward to seeing you there!

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.

We're hosting a Taco Bar dinner for our wonderful staff during Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 27th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Please consider contributing to the Taco Bar! Sign up Genius to bring a dish.

Important Details:

• Drop-off: All food contributions must be delivered to Bell by 3:00 PM on February 27th.
• Set-up: We'll begin setting up at 3:20 PM.
• Hot Dishes: Please bring hot dishes in crockpots to maintain safe serving temperatures.
• Labeling: Clearly label all food containers and crockpots with your name for easy return.

Thank you for your support in showing our appreciation to the teachers and staff!

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!

The 8th Grade Panoramic Class Pictures will be taken on Friday, March 28th at 9:30 AM in the gym. This is the ONLY time pictures will be taken of the whole class, so please make sure your student is in school and on time for this special event. All ordering is online at https://bestclasspicture.com.

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: Exania Montenegro for being Respectful and Sam Bollinger for being Optimistic.

7th GRADE: Brayden Williams for being Optimistic and Lincoln Swift for being Respectful.

8th GRADE: Alexia Saldivar and Elena Fedele for being Responsible.

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

• 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

• March 10 PTA Meeting 5:00-6:00 Virtual (link will be sent)

• March 10 Bell Accountability Team (BAT) Meeting - 6:00-7:00 - online (link will be sent)
• March 11 6-8 Orchestra Concert, 6:00-8:00 @ Golden High School
• March 13 6-8 Band Concert 6:30-8:00
• March 14 End of 3rd Quarter
• March 17-21 Spring Break

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!