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SPOTLIGHT: Celebrating our Music Program
We are excited to see our students performing this month! Our annual Winter Chorus Concert is scheduled for Wednesday, January 10. Our Winter Instrumental Music performance is scheduled for Tuesday, January 30. Most of our students will have the opportunity to hear our fourth and fifth grade students perform during the school day. Parents are invited to attend the evening performances.
Inclement Weather Plansβ Virtual Learning Plan may be implemented
MCPS has submitted final plans to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) that will include a virtual learning plan in the event that a severe weather event is predicted. MCPS will continue to announce snow days as 2-hour delays, early dismissal, and/or Closed. If a major storm is forecasted AND it appears likely that schools may be closed for multiple days, MCPS may implement Virtual Learning Days. These days would be communicated at least 1 day prior to schools being closed. If you need access to a personal wifi device from MCPS for use during inclement weather, please complete this form.
General Expectations for Virtual Learning Days Include:
- Virtual days will be communicated at least 1 day prior
- Students are expected to attend (attendance taken by teacher)
- Instruction will be synchronous, not recorded.
- Schools will be on a 2-hour delay start time.
- Students should expect to participate in 4 hours of learning.
General Expectations for Beall Virtual Learning Days Include:
- A daily schedule with Zoom links will be provided.
- All students will have a common lunch break.
- Instruction will include academics, specials, and SEL.
- Teachers will share instructional materials as needed.
- Student work may be collected and graded.
Click here to learn more about MCPS's Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Plan.
PTA Dine Out Night at Ledo Pizza!
What: Order online, dine-in or carryout dinner and support the Beall PTA
How: Bring in the linked flyer, show it on your phone, enter the code "Fundraiser" in your online order, or just mention that you're supporting Beall when you order. πππ
Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024, 04:00 PM
Ledo Pizza, 1319 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD, USA
After School Activities
Registration for fun supplemental after-school classes for this winter is open at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration.
All classes take place at Beall Elementary School, from 3:30-4:30 pm on the assigned day.
Winter session classes:
- Cheer Madness: Mondays running Feb 5 through Mar 18, cost = $140, course # 30829
- Tiny Chefs: Tuesdays running Jan 30 through Mar 5, cost = $189, course # 30823
- Magnus Chess Academy: Wednesdays running Jan 31 through Mar 6, cost = $190, course # 30830
- LEGO Invention Lab: Thursdays running Feb 1 through Mar 7, cost = $149, course # 30825
Classes are offered through the City of Rockville. Each class is open to all Beall students K-5.
NOTE: The City of Rockville offers financial assistance for eligible City residents to participate in its programs (including Stay and Play). See here, call 240-314-8620, or email registration@rockvillemd.gov to learn more.
Have questions about the offerings, registration, etc.? Email stayandplay@rockvillemd.gov.
Have recommendations on how the PTA can do better with all this? Email jackthirolf@beallpta.orgKids for Kids Fund
We are very excited to have the opportunity to continue participating in a program called the Kids for Kids Fund. Students who choose to participate will research various organizations doing positive things for children, identify how additional funding would support their efforts, create a persuasive presentation to their peers, and then collaboratively decide which organization should be the recipients of a $1000 donation. This program is funded through a community partnership program. This optional program is only available for 4th grade students and will take place during recess on Thursdays in February and March. All fourth graders will be given applications before the end of January. For more information, contact Ms. Cohen or visit https://www.thegivingsquare.org/.
Important Dates π
Coming Soon...
- January 9- PTA Meeting
- January 10- Winter Chorus Concert
- January 15- No School
- January 21- Snow Much Fun Dragon Disco
- January 29- No School for students
- January 30- Instrumental Music Concert
News from Beall PTA
Yearbook
Want to see some of your favorite memories from the year in the 2023-2024 Yearbook? Use this link to upload candid photos to be included in the yearbook. https://plicbooks.com/go/7FY65K
- Order your yearbook here: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/beallelementary
Ordering is available until April 16th, but don't delay! Every year, we receive more than a dozen messages in June asking about yearbooks for purchase. Unfortunately, we do not have extra yearbooks to sell.
Enhanced Dragon Disco: Snow Much Fun! (Sponsored by the PTA)
This event will take place on SUNDAY January 21st from 1:00-4:00 PM. We'll have a winter themed dance with additional stations for activities like Paper Plate Ice Skating, Snowman Relay, and Arts and Crafts. The Dragon Disco is not new, but holding an event on a weekend day and the additional stations are new this year. We hope you'll join us!
To help our planning, we ask that you please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/m4TAKbahJu4yAody9
It is not too late to join the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). The PTA supports Beall students in a variety of ways, including after -school programs, cultural arts programs, social activities, fundraising and parent workshops. The PTA also supports student learning by funding programs, technology and staff support. See their website for more information or registration forms.
Beall Vison Statement
A high-quality education is the fundamental right of every child at Beall Elementary School. Staff, children, parents and the community will form a multicultural learning environment which provides knowledge, skills and attitudes that will empower every student, every day to be successful.