Weekly Update
October 25th, 2024
SEACAMP
SEACAMP (round 1) was a hit! Students had a great time snorkeling, boogie boarding, doing fish labs, visiting the San Diego Zoo, and more.
Koo Koo Kangaroo
School Supply Ordering Made Easy with EduKits!
Bell Middle School is transitioning to EduKits, a convenient online system for ordering school supplies! You can find all the information and a direct link to order on the Bell Middle School website. Details are also available in the attached flyer.
Survey of Excellence Spring Survey
Survey of Excellence Spring Survey (image attached)
Bell PTA needs your help! Please take 5-10 minutes to reflect on your experience at Bell Middle School. Please complete this survey by May 15th. Thank you for your collaboration in helping Bell continually improve school-family partnerships.
Save the Date: 8th Grade Last Day Celebration
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.
We Need Your Help
Please support the school by reminding your student(s) that our school policies are still in place. Students need to keep their phones and wireless headphones away in lockers and our school dress code is still in place. The dress code policy outlines mandatory and allowable dress:
Shirt: A garment for the upper body, with back connected to front and over the shoulders with straps or sleeves.
Pants, shorts, dresses, and/or skirts must cover the full buttocks at all times both standing and seated.
To avoid injury and disease, shoes, boots, sandals, or other footwear must be worn on school grounds
Inappropriate messages that reference drugs, sex, alcohol, gangs, profanity, derogatory towards individuals or groups are not permitted.
Some courses may require adjustments to attire . Examples include:
Dressing out for PE
Closed toed shoes in FACS
Various requirements for science labs
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: Paisley Vincent for being Optimistic and Stiven Pay Salgado for being Respectful.
7th GRADE: Jett Mortensen for being Responsible and Jala Strong for being Respectful
8th GRADE: Lilah Winge for being Responsible and Bella Cortez for being Optimistic.
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.
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
Summer Reading Challenge
Jeffco Public Library hosts a summer reading challenge each year. Students can sign up to log thier reading minutes and win great prizes for completing the program: tickets to the aquarium, free books, free food and more. Sign your student up here. The school with the most finishers win $800 in books!
- May 5-9 Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
- May 6 Spring Musical - Dress rehearsal after school until 5:30
- May 7 Spring Musical
- May 7 MAP Testing (ELA)
- May 8 MAP Testing (MATH)
- May 12 -May 16 Sea Camp San Diego
- May 13 Choir Concert, 6:30-8:00
- May 14 Orchestra Concert, 6:00-7:00
- May 15 8th Grade Showcase
- May 19 PTA Meeting 5-6
- May 20 Band Concert 6-8 Grade 4-7
- May 20th, Skate City Arvada Social, 6-8pm
- May 21 6th & 7th Grade Awards Ceremony: invitation only
- May 21 8th Grade Awards Ceremony, 5:30 pm: Award recipients will receive an invitation to this event
- May 22 8th Grade Picnic (8th grade students only) No school for 6th & 7th grade students
- May 23 ROAR Party for Grades 6-7. Last day of school for students (Early Release at 12:50 pm)
- May 23 End of 4th Quarter
- May 28 2nd semester grades posted
Infinite Campus
Grades, attendance, assignments, and more:
Click to login to Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Click to View Grades/Report Cards in Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Resources
Transportation
Support for getting your student(s) to school:
Middle School Sports
To sign up, go to register.skyhawks.com. Enter your zip code to find the programs closest to you. For more information and questions, contact askcolorado@skyhawks.com
Healthy Schools
Family Healthy Habit Gratitude Guide
Hazel Health Telehealth
Peachjar
PTA Happenings
Becoming a member of the Bell Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is the easiest and fastest way to become part of the Bell community and help make decisions on how the PTA can best support all students and educators at Bell. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. You must have an active membership to vote on budget matters. Membership Link.
Register on Membership Toolkit, Bell PTA's communication platform. Signing up with Membership Toolkit is not the same as becoming a Bell PTA Member. It is the platform Bell PTA uses to send out monthly e-newsletters and other communications. There is also a FREE Membership Toolkit app to access the directory, calendar, and website from your phone or other mobile device.Bell Middle School PTA - Why Register?
Please Visit the PTA Website for membership and upcoming events.
Student Travel
Check out the Bell Student Travel website for travel opportunities:
Egypt, June 2025
In case you were unable to catch the international student travel meeting, please check out details of our trips here.
Amazon Wishlist & Other Supports
Bell Staff Amazon Wish List Link.
Easy ways to support Bell:
Still, using the King Soopers Community Reward Program? Don't forget to update your partner to either Outdoor Lab (for all 6th graders as this will help to fund the student's tuition) or to Bell Middle School. For information on how to update your partner click Easy Way to Support Bell
Box Tops are easier than ever now with the mobile app! Just scan your receipts from any retailer and the amount will be auto-calculated. Paper and digital receipts are accepted (and don't forget those Costco receipts!).
Longmont Dairy caps are about $300 of our income so please keep sending those in for drop off at the front office