Weekly Update
October 25th, 2024
Theater Perfomances
Congratulations to all of the students who were involved in the incredible performances on December 10th! Your performances were funny, heartwarming, and really well done. Kudos to Anne Schatz and all of the students involved!
Bell's Community Comes Through - Once Again!
A HUGE thank you to all of the people who have purchased items for this year's Giving Tree, helping make our students holidays merry & bright! The outpouring of support has been overwhelming and heartwarming. Students will be receiving their gifts next week before going on Winter Break.
If you still have a gift to drop-off, we are still taking them and will do our best to make sure the students receive them before Winter Break. Thank you, again!
Spirit Week!
Bell is celebrating the end of the semester next week with a week full of fun Spirit Days! Come dressed in your finest...
Mon: Ski Bum/Winter Wear Day!
Tues: Camo Day!
Wed: Glinda v Elphaba Day! (come dressed in pink or green)
Thurs: Class Colors Day! 6th - Red 7th - Blue 8th - Black
Fri: Holiday Wear/Holiday PJ Day!
Ulysses Park Renovation & Student Safety
Now that the renovation of Ulysses Park is under way, we have been made aware that students have been getting onto the construction site, climbing on some of the equipment, and potentially putting themselves in danger outside of school hours. The City of Golden has asked us to please help get the word out that the Park is an active construction site and is off-limits until it reopens. Please take a moment to talk with your students if they frequent the Park about these safety concerns. Thank you!
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: Aspen Barr for being Respectful and Scarlett Waters for being Accountable.
7th GRADE: Audrey Hoover for being Respectful and Arika Wisenbaker for being Optimistic.
8th GRADE : Will Becker for being Respectful and Xavier Diamond Accountable.
Semester 2 Schedules
Students will be able to view their 2nd semester schedules on December 20th around 4:00pm.
As always, there is a chance changes will be made due to balancing of class sizes and other situations, so please refer back to Campus on January 6th for the most updated schedule.
Schedule changes will only be made if there is a mistake (missing a core class) In this case, have your student email their grade-level counselor. Thank you for your support in this! We do our best to accommodate student's top elective choices, however, sometimes it cannot happen due to various schedule restraints.
Organization Support
Does your student need help with organization? We offer Clutter Clinic monthly during WIN time. Reach out to your student’s counselor to sign your student up or have your student sign themselves up! Students can join just for one time or ongoing times if needed.
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
Ms. Smith
What teacher would you be like if you weren't Ms. Smith?
"Ms. McCrea because of the lessons she teaches and the skills that are essential for life."
If you could teach any other grade what would you teach?
"I would probably teach 11th grade because I like the books they read."
If you got another cat, what would you name it?
"I would name it Howard. I would hope he would be like an old man cat."
Fun Fact:
"I have my black belt in Taekwondo!"
SAVE THE DATE!
Calling all parents and caregivers of Golden area schools! You're invited to the January Parent Academy:
Date: January 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Golden High School, Room 202
Topic: Colorado State University sleep expert Natalie Rolle, who specializes in behavioral sleep treatments, will discuss how sleep is critical to your child's success and wellbeing.
Help your kids get better rest and learn how sleep deprivation affects them. Pizza and water will be provided. See you there, don't miss it!
Click here to RSVP and for more information on Natalie Rolle: RSVP and More Info
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
Yearbook Photos
Resources
Transportation
Support for getting your student(s) to school:
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.
Please Visit the PTA Website for membership and upcoming events.
Student Travel
Check out the Bell Student Travel website for travel opportunities:
Greece, Spring Break 2025
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