Beall Brief
Week of March 25
REMINDER: SPRING BREAK MARCH 25- APRIL 1; Students return April 2
Students Return from Spring Break
Please encourage your child to read a good book while they are on break this week!
Tuesday, Apr 2, 2024, 08:45 AM
BOE Seeking Community Feedback for the Next Superintendent
The Montgomery County Board of Education is launching a nationwide search for the next superintendent of MCPS, who will assume the role on July 1.
The Board invites input from the community to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive search. The vital characteristics of the next superintendent will be collected through multiple channels including a general Feedback Form, a survey to Surveys to students, staff and families, which was released on March 13 and community engagement events during the first week of April on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday April 2, 3 and 4.
Click here to view more information or to RSVP for one of the Town Hall Events. (April 3 is at Richard Montgomery HS.)
Afterschool Activities- Registration Now Open!
Registration for after-school programs at Beall open now through Monday, April 1 for the spring session. Reminder: Rockville residents can qualify for financial assistance. Contact stayandplay@rockvillemd.gov.
Beall Science Expo- Registration Deadline April 9
Please register for the Beall PTA Science Expo today! Deadline to register is April 9th.
The Science Expo will be held on Friday, April 19th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Beall gym.
Students will share their science projects with Visiting Scientists for feedback. Please note that this is not a competition. Group projects and use of electricity are welcome, but no live animals please!
Please email beallsciexpo@gmail.com if you cannot procure your own poster or if you have any additional questions.Got Talent? - Registration Deadline April 14
Coming Soon: Sign up to be in the Beall Talent Show on May 8th at 6:00 pm! Perform live or virtually, alone or in a group! Sign up before April 14th! We can't wait to see all the amazing Dragon talents!
Thank you Beall PTA for hosting this event.
Schedule Change- April 22! Mark your calendars.
Monday, April 22 will shift to an asynchronous learning day for all students. The day is designated as a professional development day for teachers and a possible make-up day for students. You can learn more information here: https://bit.ly/3wt94Gy.
Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!
This year’s registration process for incoming kindergarten students will soon be available on our website. All forms and directions can also be found on the MCPS Website (click here). Parents are encouraged to register their online through the ParentVue Portal starting March 18. If needed, you are welcome to schedule an appointment for assistance by calling the main office. Our registrar, Ms. Astrid Paz, would be happy to assist you.
Parents of children who will turn 5-years old by September 1, 2024, can download and complete all registration forms from the Beall website. Forms can then be turned in to the main office beginning the week of April 2 or submitted electronically (beginning March 18). No appointment is necessary to submit paperwork. Our website will identify specific office hours. Unlike previous years, there will not be a designated Orientation Day for incoming students. We will provide an information session for parents and are seeking to plan activities that will help incoming students meet other students or visit a classroom. Additional information will be provided at a later date. Children who turn 5 years old before September 1, 2024, should be enrolled in the upcoming kindergarten class. If you need assistance, or would prefer to pick-up a registration packet, please contact the main office (240-740-1220). You may use MCPS's School Locator Assignment Tool to confirm that you live in the Beall school district.
Important Calendar Dates
- March 25- April 1 Spring Break
- April 2- PTA Meeting
- April 4- State Testing (Grade 3)
- April 5- State Testing (Grade 3)
- April 8- State Testing (Grade 4)
- April 10- No School for Students
- April 11- State Testing (Grade 4)
- April 12- State Testing (Grade 4)
PTA News
Volunteers needed for PTA Board positions - Deadline: April 22, 2024 * We are now building a slate of people who want to volunteer to run the PTA next year (Starting in July) as a member of the board * The slate of nominees must be presented ten days before the election. * The new board is elected during the May membership meeting and serves for one year (From July to June) * Without volunteers for the board (or at least the 100% necessary positions), the PTA cannot operate, and events like the school picnics, March Madness, Fun Run, science fair, talent show, author visits, 5th grade promotion ceremony, school dances, etc will not happen * The elected positions are: - President. Duties include: general Board administration; oversees fiscal compliance; chairs all Board and membership meetings; serves as liaison between Board and school administration; provides leadership and support to Board officers and committees; ensures annual program plan and budget align with mission. - Vice President of Programs. Duties include: working w/ President and school admin to establish dates for all PTA events in July at the start of the budget year; reserving fields/facilities for events by August 15th; overseeing after school activities vendor; recruiting and supporting leads for events. - Vice President of Communications. Duties include: drafting and sending weekly email communications and special comms as needed to promote school events; maintaining PTA Facebook page; supporting flyer distribution and bulletin boards. - Treasurer. Duties include: manage PTA budget; keep financial records and submit written financial statements; oversee proper handling of funds; ensure audit is conducted in compliance with bylaws; file PTA's 990 report with IRS; submit state-level reports and filings; process checks; pay insurance. -Secretary. Duties include: keep accurate records of all Board and PTA meetings; fulfill VP of Communications Duties if position is not filled; maintain and update bylaws. The PTA also has standing committees that are led by a chairperson: (1) Membership (2) Fundraising (including dine-outs) (3) Sunshine; (4) Montgomery County Council of PTAs rep If you are interested in serving on the board, or in learning more about the positions/process, please contact any member of the nominations committee: Lauren Eggbeer (laureneggbeer@gmail.com), Ben Bulloch (benbulloch@beallpta.org), or Jack Thirolf (jackthirolf@beallpta.org). The deadline to submit your name for a board position is April 22, 2024 * We are all committed to creating the most rewarding experience for our kids, their teachers, and our school community, and we need your participation to make that happen!
Join the PTA!
Please join the PTA for the 2023-2024 school year! Your support is critical for the PTA programs and events that we all love. The 2023-2024 membership form is now open - please join today! A note about this year's dues: In an effort to ensure that cost is not a barrier to any Beall family joining the PTA, we have lowered our PTA dues substantially. We are therefore kindly requesting that you consider making a donation to the PTA when you purchase your membership, to support our programming. A donation in the amount of $20 (individual) or $35 (family) would bring your total contribution in line with last year's dues, but any amount is appreciated. We thank you for your support.