BBES PTA Events & Updates

November

11/6-11/11 - Spirit Share Collection *EXTENDED until 11/15

11/15 - Staff Soup Luncheon

11/15 - Angel Tree Gift SignUp BEGINS

11/21 - PTA Meeting - VIRTUAL @ 6:30 P.M.

11/26 - BBES Spirit Day: Team Spirit

11/27-11/29 - LCPS Closed Thanksgiving Holiday

11/28- Angel Tree Gift SignUP ENDS

December

12/2 - Solo Pizza Spirit Night

12/9-12/13 - Angel Tree Gift Drop Off

12/16-12/20 - PBIS Spirit Days

Hello Ball’s Bluff families and Happy Tuesday! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.

To start off the week, we had the Veteran's Day assembly. We’re grateful for everyone who contributed to making the assembly a success! Special thanks to Mrs. Steeprow and our VP of Programs, Jessica Swink, for putting together such a meaningful event. It was a wonderful tribute, and we appreciate all who participated.

Thank you as well to everyone who has already donated spirit wear for our Spirit Share initiative. These contributions go a long way in spreading school pride, and we’re so appreciative of your generosity.

This week, we’re also showing appreciation to our incredible Ball’s Bluff staff with a soup luncheon. If you’d like to help by bringing a soup or side, please sign up – it’s a great way to support the teachers and staff who do so much for our kids every day!

Finally, our next PTA General Session Meeting is coming up next Thursday, November 21st, at 6:30 pm. This meeting will be virtual, so please mark your calendars and join us from the comfort of home.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our Ball’s Bluff community!

~Rachel Wallace, PTA President

Margot Doucette, our wonderful school nurse, is looking for parent volunteers to help with the Vision and Hearing Screening on 11/15 and 11/18. If you are able to help, please click on the SignUp Genius link to volunteer (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4BADAF28AAFA7-53163080-hearing#/). Thank you in advance!

We are extending the date for the Spirit Share Collection through the end of the week. There is still time to pull your child's old spirit wear and send it for a second life. Let's give every child the opportunity to show their Tiger Pride!

Thank you to all the Veterans who attended our Veterans Day Reception and Assembly! We are grateful for the opportunity to honor your service and the sacrifices you have made. A special thank you to our 3rd grade students for their wonderful performance! We are blessed to be part of the amazing BBES community and are honored to celebrate you and this important day in such a meaningful way.

This Friday, the Sunshine Committee will host a soup luncheon for our outstanding staff. The cool 58-degree day will be perfect for some warm soup! We appreciate those who signed up already. There are a few slots left. We have had a few people ask if it is possible to pick up a soup, due to time, and the answer is yes!

Please check out the link and sign up if you can help!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FA8AC2CA3F4C34-52542870-bbes

Calling all business owners...We are looking for donations - items or services, for our January BINGO Night! If you are able to donate, please connect with Ashley Lutz, our BINGO chair, by email at Ashley.Lutz@lcps.org.

The 2024 BBES Angel Tree Sign-Up will be posted and emailed to all families on November 15th. Your generosity can help make the holidays brighter for some BBES families. Please consider donating a new, wrapped, and labeled gift. Gift ideas will be listed, however, gift suggestions are clothing sets, gift cards, outerwear, and age-appropriate toys. Thank you for your kindness and for making a difference in our community this season!

SignUp LIVE: Nov. 15th

SignUp CLOSES: Nov. 28th

Gift Drop Off: Dec. 9-13th

Have you been to the PTA website lately? The Staff Favorites are up on the Parent Resources tab. To help select the perfect holiday gift or pick-me-up treat, check the Staff Favorites list. All staff are listed, including assistants. If you do not see an active link, it means we have not received a response from your child's teacher.

A BIG thank you to those who have signed up to deliver rescued food to LHR. At this time, all spots are filled up to February 14th! If you are not able to sign up in advance but would like to place your name on an emergency backup list, please contact Emily House at loudounhungerreliefbbes@gmail.com.

Get ready for the 3rd Annual BBES Student Entrepreneurship & Small Biz Bazaar on February 8, 2025! To help your child prepare, encourage them to start brainstorming business ideas and using their days off to develop a plan. Let's inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs!

Check out a guide to get you started: https://summerlearning.my.canva.site/kid-friendly-business-plan

Are you interested in getting more involved in your child's education and supporting BBES? The Watch D.O.G.S. program offers a unique opportunity with two primary goals: To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important and to provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying. We believe that shared values bring us together in wanting the best for our children. Ultimately, this program aims to make a positive impact on our country by supporting educators and uplifting our children, one school day at a time. Sign up TODAY! https://signup.com/go/dLYpsjo