BBES PTA Events & Updates
August 26th, 2024
September
7-15- After School Programs Registration is Open
12- PTA Welcome Back Picnic, 5:30-7:30 PM, BBES Blacktop
15- After School Programs Registration Closes
16- School Picture Day
16-20- BBES Scholastic Book Fair
18- Spitz Spirit Night 5-7 PM
19- PTA General Session Meeting (6 PM) & Scholastic Book Fair
Welcome from Your PTA President
Hello, Ball’s Bluff families!
We’re excited to kick off our PTA events for the year, starting with the Welcome Back Picnic this THURSDAY, September 12. Families are invited to bring blankets and food and enjoy some time together on the blacktop and playground. It’s always a fun time for all!
If you didn’t have a chance to purchase spirit wear during the busy Back-to-School Night or Open House, no worries! Our online store is now live. Simply click on the link to place your order. (https://ballsbluff24.itemorder.com/shop/home/)
Wishing your children a fantastic week ahead!
Rachel Wallace Balls Bluff PTA, President
Fall is in the air and this is your LAST week to purchase spirit wear! Click the link to find all the t-shirts you loved during our pre-sale, plus new tie-dye shirts and HOODIES. And parents, we haven’t forgotten about you—adult sizes are available so you can match your kids! To start shopping, just scan the QR code or click HERE. Sale ends Monday, September 16th!
THANK YOU! As of Thursday at noon, our PTA has 189 members! We are determined to maintain this momentum. With your continued support, we believe we can reach a new milestone of 200 members by our first General Session Meeting on Thursday, September 19th at 6 PM. Please join us and let's make it happen! Your support is invaluable and will help us to make our school a better place! https://tinyurl.com/bbesptamembership2024
BBES Fall ASP (After School Programs) Registration is NOW OPEN to all students!!! Classes are scheduled to run either Tuesdays or Thursdays, 3-4 PM, September 24 - October 24. Register online by September 15th...or before space runs out!
The parking sign has arrived! The PTA VIP Parking Spot Raffle will be held live at 6:15 PM during the Welcome Back Picnic, THIS Thursday. All PTA memberships include 1 raffle ticket for the first quarter. The online store is OPEN to purchase additional tickets until 3PM on Thursday. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the picnic. Remember, you MUST be a 2024-25 PTA Member to win!
Let's get out and support another one of our local businesses, Spitz, with the next BBES Spirit Night! Get some fresh, healthy, and delicious Mediterranean food at Spitz, located in the Village at Leesburg on Wednesday, September 18th from 5-7 PM. Spitz will donate 20% of your purchase back to BBES. Mention “Ball’s Bluff PTA” in person, or use code TIGER when ordering online.
The Book Fair is headed to BBES! What do we need to know and how can we help as parents?
It's as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4! Click on the graphic to access direct links for each step!
- Mark your calendars:
*Book Fair Dates: September 13-20
*Scholastic Book Fair Night: 9/19 from 5:30-7:00
2. Create an e-wallet for your student. Students may also use cash as payment.
3. Volunteer to help
4. Donate to our school eWallet to ensure every student is able to purchase a book.
For more details, to volunteer to help, or to set up your eWallet, please visit: https://ballsblufffallbookfair.my.canva.site/
Thank you for partnering with the BBES PTA to support those in our community in need of food by transporting donatable food recovered in the cafeteria to Loudoun Hunger Relief (LHR), a food pantry in our community. This school year our goal is to increase our student body's understanding of donatable food, hunger in our community, and the impact of food waste through the Morning Show and providing information to teachers for potential use in the classroom. We will be tracking our weekly LHR donations and using this data as a way of educating and reinforcing our students doing good work by donating food that would otherwise be trashed. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AAAA2CAAFDC25-50040080-loudoun#/
We’re still looking for a volunteer to serve as our LEAF (Leadership, Education, and Advocacy for Families) representative this year. The LEAF representative helps support our school community by providing leadership, sharing educational resources, and advocating for families’ needs. This role involves attending a monthly LEAF meeting at the LCPS Administration Building to collaborate with other representatives and bring valuable insights back to our school.
If you’re interested or would like more information, please click here or contact Rachel Wallace at president@ballsbluffpta.com. Your involvement can make a big difference!
Link: https://www.lcps.org/page/loudoun-education-alliance-of-families-leaf