BBES PTA Events & Updates

November

11/6-11/11 - Spirit Share Collection

11/11 - Veterans Day Assembly @ 8:30 A.M.

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!

I hope you all had a fantastic "Fall Break" and a fun Halloween!

This past week, you received emails regarding our new Spirit Share Initiative. If you have any Ball’s Bluff spirit wear you’d like to donate, our Spirit Share donation box will be outside the main entrance from November 6th through the 11th. Every little bit helps, and we’re so grateful for anything you can share!

Also, a quick reminder about our Veterans Day Assembly on November 11th. If there’s a special veteran in your family you’d like your child to recognize, please send in those forms asap. The deadline has been extended to Friday!

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead—Go Tigers!

Rachel Wallace, PTA President

We've extended the timeline for our Veterans Wall of Honor. If your child hasn't had a chance to complete their Veterans packet, there's still time. They can bring it in by Friday, November 8th.

*If they lost their copy, please click this link to print another copy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eN9vXtbQU8S9Mh7ihwpZmOgB3LjNkpTL/view?usp=sharing

THANK YOU is not nearly enough for all that they do each and every day! On Friday, November 15th, the Sunshine Committee will host a soup luncheon for our outstanding staff. We appreciate those who signed up already, but we still have a few slots.

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.

Mark your calendars and look for the 2024 BBES Angel Tree SignUp coming out on November 15th. Do you know the history of the Angel Tree Program? Many do not know that the idea started in Virginia 45 years ago.

Click the link to learn more about the Angel Tree project: https://www.thewarcry.org/articles/angel-tree/

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.

LHR has an urgent need for November 26th (Tuesday before Thanksgiving). We are seeking someone to transport recovered food from BBES to the LHR between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM. Assistance will be provided to load and unload your vehicle. Once you have dropped off the food, you will collect a receipt for the total and email it to Emily House. Please click the link to sign up. The smallest amount of your time will make a large difference to our community during this Thanksgiving holiday.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0848AAAA2CAAFDC25-50040080-loudoun

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