Weekly Update

Bell PTA is planning to provide lunch on Wednesday, May 7th, and breakfast on Friday, May 9th. We would love donations to help make the week extra special. Any donations can be sent via Venmo to our PTA Treasurer, Bart Buhlig (Last 4 Digits - 1989). Please put Bell TAW in the notes.

Thank you for helping us celebrate our Bell teachers and staff.

Bell's annual 8th grade dance is coming next Thursday, April 24th! The dance will be after school in the early evening from 5:30 to 7:00. There will be food, drinks, games, and a dance floor. 8th grade families, we need your help with food and drinks. Your contributions will ensure it’s a fun and memorable time for everyone! Sign up here

The 8th graders' last day of school is Thursday, May 22nd. No other grades attend school that day. Students should plan on a fun-filled day, including a bowling field trip, yearbook signing, carnival games, a barbeque, and more! The fee for the bowling activity is already in the student fee payment schedule online. More details and permissions slips will be forthcoming.

The video below, produced by Jeffco, highlights schools committed to fostering inclusive environments for neurodiverse students. Bell is one of the featured schools! Watch the video to learn about the incredible initiatives taking place throughout the district and at Bell.

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: Samantha Agre for being Optimistic and Adeline Varn for being Respectful.

7th GRADE: Oakley Hansen for being Respectful and Frank Merritts for being Optimistic.

8th GRADE: Rocco Narro for being Responsible and Luke Loper for being Respectful.

ALP surveys

Students with ALP's will be expected to complete their end of year survey about their affective and academic goals this week. Students will receive the ALP email in their student email accounts on Thursday, April 10th.

😍TEAM leader applications will be available on the 2030 Bobcat google classroom on the morning of Monday, April 7th and will close Monday April 21st. The TEAM leader program trains incoming 8th grade students to support 6th grade orientation and transition to Bell as a middle schooler.

😍While we consider grades and behavior and attendance, we are looking for a diverse group of leaders able to be accepting, patient and helpful showing true pride for our school and a welcoming spirit for our learning community.

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

• April 24 8th Grade Dinner and Dance 5:30-7:00

• *April 25 *NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS IN JEFFCO - Teacher Work Day
• April 28 PTA Meeting 5-6
• April 28 Bell Accountability Team (BAT) Meeting - 6:00-7:00 - online (link will be sent)
• April 28-May 2 Sea Camp San Diego
• May 5-9 Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
• May 6 Spring Musical
• May 7 Spring Musical
• May 7 MAP Testing (ELA)
• May 8 MAP Testing (MATH)
• May 12 -May 16 Sea Camp San Diego

• May 22nd: 8th Grade Celebration (No School for 7th and 6th Graders)
• May 23rd: ROAR Party for Grades 6/7 (No School for 8th Graders)

Key Dates and Events:

• Parent/Dancer Interest Meeting: April 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm at the GHS Library. This meeting will cover the season program, fees, practice schedule, and expectations. Coach Abbey will be available for a Q&A session.
• Optional Prep Clinics: Free and open to all interested dancers, including current 6th and 7th graders. Details and sign-up are available through the interest form.
• Mandatory Tryout Clinics: Scheduled for April 21, 22, and 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm at the GHS Large Gym. A $40 fee (cash or check) is required. Attendance is mandatory for all applying dancers. Applying dancers can also participate in the optional clinics for prep.
• Auditions: Dancers will receive assigned call times for their tryouts. Tryout attire is all-black dancewear.

• All dancers must complete the dancer interest form and register with GHS Athletics before attending mandatory clinics.
• For any scheduling conflicts with mandatory clinics or tryout dates, contact Coach Abbey at ghsdemonsdance@gmail.com

7th and 8th grade information night to join the Golden High School DEVO Mountain Bike Team. Meeting is Monday, May 12th from 5:30 - 7:00 in the GHS main lobby.