May 1-5
Monday, May 1st
- School in session
- 5th grade State Capital visit - 9:30-11:30am
- Adventures in 3D printing - 3:20-4:20pm
- Flag Football Skills - 3:20-4:20pm
- Artastico - 3:20-4:20pm
- Spanish - 3:20-4:20pm
Tuesday, May 2nd
- Chess Club - 7:40-8:20am
- School in session - MCA testing grades 3-5 & NWEA testing grades 2 and 4
- Track practice - 4th ONLY - 3:20-4:20pm
Wednesday, May 3rd
- School in session - MCA testing grades 3-5 & NWEA testing grades 2 and 4
- Spanish - 3:20-4:20pm
- Playworks Jr. Coaches meeting - 3:20-4:20pm
- Track practice - 5th ONLY - 3:20-4:20pm
Thursday, May 4th
- School in session - MCA testing grades 3-5 & NWEA testing grades 2 and 4
- Track practice - 3:20-4:20pm
Friday, May 5th
- School in session - Dress like your future self or wear Bel Air gear
Looking ahead
Monday, May 8th
- School in session
- Adventures in 3D printing - 3:20-4:20pm
- Flag Football Skills - 3:20-4:20pm
- Artastico - 3:20-4:20pm
- Spanish - 3:20-4:20pm
- Track practice for ALL -3:20-4:20pm
- PTA meeting - 6:00-7:00pm in Library
Tuesday, May 9th
- Chess Club - 7:40-8:20am
- School in session - NWEA testing grades 2 and 4
Wednesday, May 10th
- School in session - NWEA testing grades 2 and 4
- Spanish - 3:20-4:20pm
- Track practice for ALL - 3:20-4:20pm
Thursday, May 11th
- School in session - NWEA testing grades 2 and 4
- Track practice for ALL- 3:20-4:20pm
Friday, May 12th
- School in session - Dress like a book or movie character or wear Bel Air gear
Carnival Donation Contest
Dear Bel Air Families,
There will be a carnival at Bel Air on Saturday, May 20th. We need help getting items for the cakewalk and the soda ring toss. Your students have the opportunity to donate items for these two events and earn points for their classrooms.
Beginning Monday May 1st and ending Friday, May 12th, students may bring in 20oz sodas (found in the checkout aisle of most stores) and/or boxes of snack cakes. If you prefer to donate cash or make a check donation (made out to Bel Air PTA), you may put donations in an envelope with your child’s teacher’s name written on the outside and the PTA will use the funds to purchase additional items.
Each soda collected will give the class 1 point, while each cake item will secure 2 points. If you donate with cash or a check, you will receive 1 point for each $5 donated.
Our Bel Air Change Agents, in conjunction with the Specialist Team, will collect items and post classroom progress daily. The classroom with the highest number of points from the first level and the classroom with the highest number of points from the second level will receive a class popcorn party and some carnival tickets that can be redeemed on May 20th.
Good Luck and thanks so much for your support!
Ms. Modjeski
651-621-6382
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Please complete the Online Data Verification for the 2023-24 school year
It's time to update your student's information for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.
Please complete the Online Data Verification in ParentVUE for each of your students as soon as possible so we will have the most up-to-date information before the first day of school on September 5th.
Incorrect or outdated information prevents us from being able to contact you with important information and inhibits our ability to reach you in case of illness or emergency.
To update your information please see the directions below:
● If you already have a ParentVUE account, please log in and click the Online Data Verification button in the upper right-hand corner. Choose 'Begin New Registration' and complete the updates as requested.
● If you don’t yet have a ParentVUE account, please call the Bel Air office to receive your account activation key - 651-621-6300
23-24 Student Information
Please use the link below to provide additional information about your child's academic and social learning needs for the 2023-24 school year. While we cannot accept specific teacher requests, we want to give you the opportunity to share specifics about your child’s needs which will help in our decision making process.
23-24 Student Information Form
Please complete prior to May 7, 2023
Not attending Bel Air next year?
Staff Appreciation Week, May 8-12
During the week of May 8-12, Mounds View Public Schools will recognize all staff during Staff Appreciation Week. Send a custom Thank You e-card to a deserving staff member by visiting mvpschools.org/thankyou.
Safety & Security: 5 things to know
Bel Air Elementary School takes safety and security seriously.
As a reminder:
Exterior doors are locked and should not be opened during the school day.
Students and visitors should only enter and exit through the controlled access main entrance - Door #1.
Prior to entry, visitors are asked to show a photo ID which is checked by a visitor management system.
Video camera systems are positioned at multiple entry points and are monitored during the school day.
Students and staff are asked to be proactive in reporting to administration all suspicious activities or any person who doesn't have a badge or seems out of place.
If you have questions or concerns about safety and security at Bel Air please contact principal Dawn Wiegand at 651-621-6303
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.
Know the Facts: Mental Health
Over 80 percent of young people ages 10–18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink. Send a clear and strong message that you disapprove of underage drinking and use or misuse of other drugs. Talk. They hear you. Read April’s mental health blog post about the topic here.
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.
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
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