Reminder - No School Friday, April 7th
April 3-7
Monday, April 3rd
- School in session
- Adventures in 3D printing - 3:20-4:20pm
- Soccer skills - 3:20-4:20pm
- Artastico - 3:20-4:20pm
- Solar Robots - 3:20-4:20pm
- Spanish - 3:20-4:20pm
- West Side Orchestra Festival - 6:30-7:30pm - Irondale High School
Tuesday, April 4th
- Chess Club - 7:40-8:20am
- School in session
- 5th grade to Baker Outdoor Learning Center 9:15am-2:00pm (Giampietro, Humke, Denu)
- Bel Air 4th & 5th Grade Choir - 3:30-4:30pm
Wednesday, April 5th
- School in session
- 5th grade to Baker Outdoor Learning Center - 9:15am-2:00pm (Parnell, Rehder, Smith)
- Spanish - 3:20-4:20pm
- Science Olympiad practice - 3:15-4:30pm
- Playworks Jr. Coaches meeting - 3:20-4:20
Thursday, April 6th
- School in session
- 4th grade In-School Science Museum visit - 8:40-9:30am
- Mega Mess Making Art - 3:20-4:20pm
Friday, April 7th
- NO SCHOOL
Looking ahead
Monday, April 10th
- School in session
- Adventures in 3D printing - 3:20-4:20pm
- Soccer skills - 3:20-4:20pm
- Artastico - 3:20-4:20pm
- Solar Robots - 3:20-4:20pm
- Spanish - 3:20-4:20pm
- PTA meeting - 6:00-7:00pm - Bel Air IMC
Tuesday, April 11th
- Chess Club - 7:40-8:20am
- School in session
- Bel Air 4th & 5th Grade Choir - 3:30-4:30pm
Wednesday, April 12th
- School in session
- Spanish - 3:20-4:20pm
- Science Olympiad practice - 3:15-4:30pm
- PTA Bingo Night - 6-7:30pm Bel Air Cafeteria
Thursday, April 13th
- School in session
- Mega Mess Making Art - 3:20-4:20pm
Friday, April 14th
- School in session
Congratulations to the 2023 Chalkboard Capers Coloring Contest Winners
Congratulations to the following Bel Air winners!!
Grade 4 - Aneesha Manka - Third Place
Grade 5 - Harper Feist - Third Place
Bel Air Food Drive April 3rd - 6th, 2023
BA Change Agents are sponsoring a food drive! We are collecting Non-perishable food items, hygiene, cleaning supplies, and diapers/wipes for Ralph Reader Food Shelf!
BA Change Agents are sponsoring a food drive! We are collecting Non-perishable food items, hygiene, cleaning supplies, and diapers/wipes for Ralph Reader Food Shelf!
SAVE THE DATE
- PTA Meeting - Monday April 10th @ 6pm
- Carnival - Saturday May 20th 10am-1pm
Mounds View Summer Band
July 10- August 3 (Mondays through Thursdays)
Early Bird Registration ends May 26th
Current band students may participate in the INTRODUCTION TO MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND. Click here to view the different times and locations and complete the online registration.
Current 4th graders have the opportunity to learn a band instrument in the SUMMER BEGINNING BAND PROGRAM. Small-group lessons for each instrument are offered at various schools and times during the morning and evening. Click here to view your options and complete the online registration. Click here for information on instrument rentals.
Click here for more information about Summer Band. Questions? Contact Mrs. Sorem at brenda.sorem@moundsviewschools.org or 651-621-7763.
Summer Orchestra Information for Current 3rd thru 5th Grade Families
DO YOU HAVE A 3RD OR 4TH GRADER WHO PLANS TO JOIN ORCHESTRA NEXT YEAR? Then sign up to start orchestra this summer! Registration for beginning summer classes in NOW OPEN!
Being in Orchestra is super fun, but don’t take our word for it - listen to these middle and high school students tell you why to join orchestra!
For more information for first year players, click here. To register for classes, click here.
FOR CURRENT ORCHESTRA STUDENTS:
Summer Orchestra Registration is NOW OPEN for current 4th and 5th graders with experience.
Current Grade 4 students - click HERE to register for classes, click HERE for more information.
Current Grade 5 students - click HERE to register for classes, click HERE for more information.
If you have any questions about Orchestra,
contact Anna Koopman- Bel Air Orchestra Director anna.koopman@moundsviewschools.org
or Juli Vig - Summer Orchestra Coordinator. juli.vig@moundsviewschools.org
Partnering for Education Lunch
Join the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation on Tuesday, April 25 for its annual lunch showcasing the ongoing partnership with District leadership to fund priorities that impact students throughout all our schools. The featured speaker will be district alumna Alex Balsiger of Kraus-Anderson. Free to attend, but RSVP required by April 11.
5 facts to know about . . .
Transportation and Mounds View Public Schools
1. We contract transportation services with six different bus companies.
2. Bus drivers are not Mounds View Public Schools employees.
3. Like all bus companies, our transportation providers are experiencing a shortage of
drivers. We are working collaboratively with them to address the need for additional
drivers.
4. Late buses may be an occasional consequence of the driver shortage. We're sorry for
this, and we ask for patience as we work with the bus companies to find drivers.
5. At times, when routes need to be covered by different substitute drivers, times and route
consistency may vary.
To learn more about bus driving opportunities, please call 651-621-8900 or visit www.american-
trans.com.
Let’s Talk About It blog: What should I do if I am concerned about my child’s mental health?
All children (and adults for that matter!) experience times of poor mental health in which they struggle with overwhelming feelings of sadness, anger, stress, and fear. These intense feelings may manifest in physical complaints like stomachaches, difficulty concentrating, school avoidance, aggression, and more. It is heart wrenching to see your children hurting and not be able to take that pain away. In this month’s blog post, learn about ideas and resources available to help support your child’s mental health such as mental health therapy (including how to find a therapist).
Payments for COVID-related absences
If your child is approved for Educational Benefits (free or reduced-price school meals), they may be eligible for P-EBT benefits of $8.10 for each day they were absent due to a COVID-19 impact. Click HERE for more information.
Non-Academic Personal Property:
Students should not bring personal items such as toys, card collections, footballs, soccer balls or similar sports equipment to school. These items may be misplaced or stolen and can be a disruption to learning. If a teacher wishes to have students bring such items to school for a special event, parents will be notified. We appreciate your support.
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