BBES PTA Events & Updates
August 26th, 2024
September
7- After School Programs Registration Opens
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 in September. 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
Less than 2 weeks until the END of our spirit wear sale! Click the link to find all the t-shirts you loved during our pre-sale at the school, 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!
Membership for families is $25. One adult should select the Individual Membership. Two adults should select the Family Membership. Discounted memberships are available for teachers and grandparents. https://tinyurl.com/bbesptamembership2024
Fall After School Programs registration begins this week! Flyers are being sent home today in backpacks with class options and descriptions. ✨Did you know PTA members are given early access to registration? If you joined the PTA this school year, you will receive a private email September 3 at 11 AM with information regarding early registration timelines. Haven't joined the PTA? There's still time to join the PTA for early access to ASP registration! Join online by Wednesday at 7PM! https://tinyurl.com/bbesptamembership2024
Do you hate the stress of getting to BBES to see almost every parking spot taken by 2:27 PM? Do you dread school events because you know you will be circling the parking lot? This is your chance to win a reserved PTA VIP Tiger parking spot for the first quarter of the school year!
This game of chance is open to 2024-25 PTA Members EXCLUSIVELY! Each ticket is a chance to win. A live drawing will take place on 9/12 at 6:15 PM during the BBES Welcome Back Picnic. (You do not have to be present to win).
All 2024-25 PTA Members receive 1 ticket for the first quarter raffle included in their membership. A private email will be sent to all PTA members on Wednesday, September 4 at 7 PM with a link to purchase tickets or you may purchase tickets in person at the BBES Welcome Back Picnic. Tickets are $5/ticket or 3 tickets/$12.
Requirements for Quarter 1 Raffle: * MUST be a 2024-25 PTA Member ** MUST purchase a ticket (1 ticket for the first quarter ONLY included in membership) *** You do NOT have to be present to win.
The BBES After School Program (ASP) is powered by our dedicated PTA volunteers, and we need extra hands for the upcoming Fall session!
- Days: Tuesdays or Thursdays
- Time: 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm
- What You’ll Do: *Check attendance during the programs *Be available to assist staff with students *Help ensure a smooth dismissal process
- Questions? Reach out to our ASP Coordinators at asp@ballsbluffpta.com.
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
