Bushy Park PTA Newsletter
Leading with Kindness | February 12, 2020
Valentine's Workshop at Parent Teacher Conferences
Tomorrow is our drop-in Valentine's Workshop, February 13th, 1-7pm. We hope that your children will be engaged in a fun Valentine craft while you are able to focus on your parent/teacher conference(s).
Is your conference on Friday? Come for the fun!
Please let us know if you'll be joining us AND if you're available to help at: https://forms.gle/3yveC3c1M5SxDzqRA.
Celebrating African-American History Month
Coffee & Conversations
We invite you to join us for our first Coffee & Conversations!
Join us for coffee and conversation as we gather together to strengthen and develop an inclusive community among ALL of our families. This session will be facilitated by our incredible special education team. All parents are encouraged to attend. We hope that you can join us, and childcare will be provided.
When: February 13th, 6-7pm
Where: Media Center
Who: All BPES families
What: Inclusive topics and building peer relationships around communication while enjoying coffee and sweet treats! This event is in collaboration with the PTA.
Why: Our hope is to promote an understanding that there are a variety of ways people communicate with each other and how we as a community can promote acceptance and inclusion.
All are welcome, but RSVP if possible. This will help us to ensure we have enough treats as well as plan appropriate for childcare.
Artist in Residence: Christina Delgado
This residency is made possible by the following:
PWNP February: Chocolate Box Challenge
Each year before Valentineās Day, PWNP collects chocolate boxes and requests small needed items to deliver to those less fortunate. Their shelters are in great need and we can help. From February 1st through the 14th, we will be collecting mini heart-shaped chocolate boxes, along with the products listed below. All products will be donated to our area shelters: Youth Empowered Society, NEST, Howard Community College Food Pantry, Grassroots Crisis and Intervention Center and Sarahās Hope.
Needed Items
- Heart shaped chocolate boxes (small size)
- 100% juice boxes
- Individually wrapped snacks (granola bars & chips, etc...)
- New Insulated water bottles
- New White twin sheet sets
- New Grey washcloths
- New Grey bath towels
Help us spread kindness to those in our area who need it most!
Canāt get to the store? You can still help! Donate money and PWNP will purchase shelter necessities. Visit https://www.pwnp.org and click on Donate Now!
PWNP is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 2006 to serve the needs of women and children who are homeless by partnering with established charities in Maryland. For more information, please visit https://www.pwnp.org.
Hearts Up to the Leo Club!
The Leo Club made 15 no-sew fleece blankets at their January meeting.
The blankets were donated to Frederick Memorial Hospital's pediatric unit. The funding for the blankets came from the Leo Club's bake sale table at BINGO night!
Leo Clubs are a youth organization of Lions Clubs International. The word "LEO" stands for Leadership, Experience, Opportunity. LEO clubs encourage youths to develop leadership qualities by participating in social service activities.
For more information about the Leo Club, please contact Mrs. Cole.
Golden Scissor Box Tops Collection Contest
We are in the final two weeks of the Golden Scissor Box Tops collection contest. Please be sure to send all entries by Thursday, February 20, 2020. For clips please include a slip of paper with your studentās name, grade, and home room teacher. For digital earnings, send a screen shot of your earnings to boxtops.bpes@gmail.com or print the screenshot and place it in the collection box with childās name, grade and teacher by the deadline. Every Box Top counts toward prizes for the top collecting grade, class, and student. For more information please see https://www.bushyparkpta.org/post/retail-rewards.
February Membership Drawing
Congratulations to the Stup Family on winning a copy of Save Me a Seat.
The PTA will be doing a drawing from all family memberships at the end of February for a copy of the book I Walk with Vanessa.
A Night with the Stars - The Bushy Park School Dance
BPES students from Pre-K to 5th grade (only please) are invited to and may be escorted by a special adult to this magical evening.
Tickets are $8 per adult / $4 per child and available for purchase online at:
https://www.bushyparkpta.org/dance-2020. We are using PayPal to process electronic payment.
Don't have PayPal or would like to pay using cash or check? No problem. Please complete the printable registration form.
If you would like to participate, but are under financial constraints, please contact Mrs. Bialeski directly. Financial constraints will not limit your participation.
Science Fair
Calling all young scientists! The BPES Annual Science Fair is March 11, 2020!
It is time to prepare for the Annual Science Fair at Bushy Park Elementary School
Parents may register their child to participate in the Science Fair by completing the registration form online or the PDF below. The deadline to register is Monday, March 2nd. If you have any questions contact Chairwoman, Dina Goldman, at bushyparksciencefair@gmail.com.
Volunteer Opportunities
Do you have an hour to volunteer at school? Can you make an hour to volunteer? If you are able, please visit our Volunteer page for updated opportunities.
We have everything from event-specific to seasonal opportunities.
BASA Online Registration & Payment
The PTA is pleased to announce online registration and payment for our Before & After School Activities (BASA).
How does it work?
- Select an Activity: Visit https://www.bushyparkpta.org/basa.
- Online Registration: Visit and complete the activity's registration form. If you are paying by check, you will provide your check number with your form submission. If you are paying by credit card, you will be directed to our MemberHub website.
- Online Payment: After submitting your registration form, you will be directed to visit our MemberHub website for credit card payment.
- Receive Confirmation from our BASA Chair: Our BASA Chair will confirm your registration by email. Please expect an email from bpes.asa@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events
February 2020
2/13 - 3 hour early dismissal (12:50pm), Parent Conferences
- PTA Valentines Workshop (1-7pm), Cafeteria during Parent Conferences
- Coffee & Conversations (6-7pm), Media Center
2/14 - 3 hour early dismissal (12:50pm), Parent Conferences
2/17 - Schools & Offices Closed
2/28 - Spirit Day: Wacky Tacky / Crazy Hair Day
Website PTA Calendar: https://www.bushyparkpta.org/calendar
Facebook PTA Events: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BushyParkPTA/events/
Mt. Airy Children's Dental Associates
Rocky Brown, REALTORĀ®, The Wendy Slaughter Team of Elevate Real Estate Brokerage
Western Howard County (WHC) Warhawks Football & Cheer
The Bushy Park Elementary PTA invites you to become a business or sports sponsor. Our community sponsor program provides an opportunity to support the staff and students of Bushy Park Elementary.
Bushy Park Elementary PTA
Our PTA is here to build a bridge between home and school, integrating the efforts of parents, teachers, staff and our community. It is an integral part of the Bushy Park community by offering many activities and programs to our families.
Our vision is simple. Lead with kindness and let everything follow.
Email: bpesptapres@gmail.com
Website: http://www.bushyparkpta.org
Location: 14601 Carrs Mill Rd, Glenwood, MD 21738
Phone: 410-313-5500
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BushyParkPTA/
Twitter: @hcpss_bpes