BBES PTA Events & Updates
August 26th, 2024
Welcome from Your PTA President
Hello Ball’s Bluff Families!
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed the official start of fall yesterday! I want to give a big thank you to everyone who joined us for our first PTA meeting of the school year. It was great to see so many of you! We shared a lot of important information, so if you have any questions or need clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the board.
Wishing you and your families a fantastic week ahead!
Best,
Rachel Wallace, PTA President
We hope everyone enjoyed their first day of ASP clubs. Clubs will continue through October 15th or October 24th. Kindly remember that pick up is promptly at 4PM, as this program is run by parent volunteers. Should you have any questions, concerns, or compliments, contact Marsha Kelly at asp@ballsbluffpta.com. If you have not done so, add asp@ballsbluffpta.com to your contact list to ensure you receive important emails.
Make this Friday a "YES Day" and indulge in some delicious DQ ice cream!
Join us at DQ on Friday, October 4th from 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM. School's out, it's a Friday, the weather looks perfect, and who can resist a tasty ice cream cone?
Bring your friends and family for a sweet treat and let's make it a memorable YES Day while raising funds for BBES!
Mark Your Calendars for our next Solo Pizza Spirit Night benefitting BBES!
How it Works:
1. Order Delicious Food: Solo Pizza has a variety of mouth-watering options to choose from.
2. Support BBES: When you place your order, be sure to mention Ball's Bluff Elementary School. This ensures that a portion of the proceeds will go towards supporting our school.
3. Enjoy Said’s Catchphrase: Don't miss out on the fun of hearing Said say, "I Got You!" as he hands over your dinner.
Join us on Thursday, October 17 to learn about the Watch D.O.G.S. volunteer program! The evening will begin with free pizza and activities to enjoy with your child. Then, we will explain the program and invite attendees to be the first to sign up for Watch D.O.G. volunteer openings at school. Bring your calendar! RSVP for this event is required for food ordering: https://tinyurl.com/BBESWatchDOGSkickoff
Event flyer: https://tinyurl.com/watchdogsflyer2024
Not familiar with the Watch D.O.G.S. program? Watch D.O.G.S.- Help us boost family and community engagement by volunteering with the Watch D.O.G.S. program! The program helps provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important. Fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, uncles, and other father figures are encouraged to participate. Participating volunteers will spend time in their child's classroom, along with having other tasks around school during their shift. If you sign up for the time-frame your child is at lunch, you will have lunch with them and their class. Learn more about the program here: https://dadsofgreatstudents.com/
Did you know our PTA has events scheduled for each month? To make these events happen, we need extra hands! We understand many parents are unable to chair an event, but can help with tasks, such as decorating a bulletin board or passing out food at an event. Click HERE to view our SignUP and volunteer! Gain the benefit of creating a great school for your child!
BBES is seeking a volunteer to serve as our MSAAC (Minority Student Achievement Advisory Committee ) representative this year. The MSAAC representative collaborates with other parents, students, and educators within LCPS to acknowledge and promote the needs of minority students. By building a school system that is culturally and socially competent and positioned to provide fair and equitable learning experiences for all students. This role involves attending an evening meeting monthly at the LCPS Administration Building. If interested in becoming an MSAAC rep, please contact Rachel, at president@ballsbluffpta.com.