NEWSLETTER JANUARY 10, 2020

SCHOOL START/END TIMES Arrival:

Doors open @ 7:00 A.M. 1st bell rings @ 7:35 A.M.

Dismissal:Bus Riders - 2:35 P.M.

Car Riders/Walkers - 2:45 P.M.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday 7:00 A.M. - 3:15 P.M.

Telephone: 765-342-6675 Fax: 765-349-5232

INTERIM PRINCIPAL:Mr. Ryan Setterlof Extension 2051

INTERIM ASST. PRINCIPAL:Mrs. Brandy Hammans

Extension 2001

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:Mrs. Jennifer Selch Extension 2048

SOCIAL WORKER:Miss Niki Walls Extension 2037

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

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BELL INTERMEDIATE ACADEMY

Mr. Dunagan had the privilege of recognizing Mrs. Dilley with the December BIA Inspirational Educator Award. Mrs. Dilley is in her fourteenth year of teaching and currently teaches 5th and 6th grade Spanish. We would like to thank Mrs. Dilley for the dedication she shows daily to our students, parents, and faculty.

“PTO SNOWMAN SOCIAL” January + Pajamas = Pajamuary!

WHEN: Thursday, January 16, 2020TIME: 2:45 PM - 4:15 PMWHERE: BIA GymnasiumADMISSION: $5.00

Parent Council will be hosting the “Snowman Social” on Thursday, January 16. The event will be after school from 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM. Tickets for the event will be available to purchase during lunch on Tuesday, January 14, and Wednesday, January 15. Tickets are $5.00 each. Students willreceive a drink and a slice of pizza with their ticket. Tickets will not be sold the day of the event.

INSPIRATIONAL EDUCATOR AWARD - DECEMBER 2019

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CALENDAR

• January 8 - PTO Meeting - BIA Library @ 5:00 PM

• January 8 - Term 2 Report Card Distribution/Posted Online

• January 9 - Family Pantry - JRW MS Cafe @ 3:00-4:00 PM

• January 16 - PTO Snowman Social - BIA Gym @ 2:45-4:15 PM

• January 20 - Martin Luther King - No School

• January 23 - BIA Spelling Bee

• February 7 - PTO Sno Cone Sale during lunch periods

• February 12 - PTO Meeting - BIA Library @ 5:00 PM

• February 12 - Mid-term 3 Distribution

• February 14 - PTO Candy Grams

• February 17 - President’s Day - Potential Snow Day

• March 3 - Spring Pictures

• March 11 - PTO Meeting - BIA Library @ 5:00 PM

• March 13 - End of 3rd Nine-Week Term/Term 3 Quarterly Celebration

• March 13 - PTO Snow Cone Sale during lunches

• March 17 - 6th Graders visit JRW MS during school day

• March 18 - Term 3 Report Card Distribution/Posted Online

• March 23-27 - Spring Break - No School

• March 30 - School Resumes

• April 8 - PTO Meeting - BIA Library @ 5:00 PM

• April 17 - PTO Popcorn Sale during lunches

• April 20 - Potential Snow Day

• April 20 - May 15 - ILEARN Assessment Window

• April 22 - Mid-term 4 Distribution

• May 21 - Term 4 Quarterly Celebration

• May 22 -Term 4 Report Card Distribution/Online

• May 22 - Last Student Day

• May 22 - Field Day for Students

CHANGE IN DISMISSAL/TRANSPORTATION

• Please send a note to school with your child if his/her normal transportation changes for the day. Students should show notes to their Team Time teachers at the end of the day.

• If your child is riding a different bus than normal, a note to the bus driver from the parent/guardian is required.

• If you need to make changes during the school day, please call the office no later than 2:00 P.M. We cannot accommodate dismissal changes after 2:00 PM. Please do not leave a message when making a dismissal change.

TO REPORT AN ABSENCE OR UPCOMING APPOINTMENT/

LATE ARRIVAL PROCEDURES

• Please call Mrs. Carpenter at 765-342-6675, ext. 2047, before 9:00 A.M, to report an absence.

• If a student arrives tardy to school, he/she must sign-in at the office and get a pass to class.

• If your child has a doctor’s appointment during school hours, please send in a written note to the office with your child. Upon his/her return to school, please send in the doctor’s excuse with your child within two days. The excuse may also be faxed to 765-349-5236.

• Parents must sign their child out in the office. Please bring your ID when picking up your child. Students will only be released to the parent/guardian or persons listed as emergency contacts.

CLUBS/COMPETITIONS

• Artesian Chess Club

• Book Club• Cheer/Spirit Club• Choir Club• Dance Club• Math Bowl Team

• Robotics Club• Spell Bowl Team• Spelling Bee Competition• Student Council

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Parents and students may access Bell Intermediate Academy’s Daily Announcements on our webpage at https://www.msdofmartinsville.org/bell-intermediate-academy/ under the “Announcements” tab. This document is live and will be updated throughout the day as important club, event, and/or athletic information becomes available.

ATHLETICS SPORTS AVAILABLE

6th grade students • Girls’ & Boys’ Intramural Basketball• Golf (girls & boys)• Tennis (girls & boys)• Cross Country (coed)• Swimming/Diving• Wrestling• Track (coed)

5th grade students

• Girls’ & Boys’ Intramural Basketball• Wrestling (5th grade students will

be allowed to practice but not compete for the 2019-20 year.)

SPORTS PHYSICALS • Students participating in athletics

must have a PHYSICAL FORM on file dated April 1, 2019, or later for the 2019-20 school year.

• Students must have a physical and concussion form on file before trying out or participating in any sport.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SKYWARD • Parents: Please make sure

your current email address is updated in Skyward. This will allow you to receive important communication from the school via email.

• Please make sure emergency contact information is updated in Skyward.

• Student grades may also be checked.

PTO NEWS

PTO meetings will be held on Wednesdays in the BIA Library at 5:00 PM on the following dates:

• January 8• February 12• March 11• April 8• May 13

ADDITIONAL EVENTS

• January 16 - Snowman Dance

• February 7 - $1.00 Sno Cone Sale during school lunches

• February 14 - Candy Grams

• March 13 - $1.00 Sno Cone Sale during school lunches

• April 17 - $1.00 Popcorn Sale during school lunches

• May 4-8 - Teacher Appreciation

• May 22 - Field DayBACKGROUND CHECK/VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

• All visitors to MSD of Martinsville Schools (including individuals interested in working with, chaperoning, or having lunch with students) during the school year will be required to have a Limited Criminal History Check.

• Completed background checks are confidential and valid for one year.

• If you would like to fill out a background check form, please stop by the front office. A valid driver’s license or state-issued ID will be required for the background check. Please complete the background check form, available in the office, and present your ID to the office at least one week prior to visiting or volunteering.

• PLEASE NOTE: The front office is unable to accept copies of driver’s licenses sent in with students to run the background check due to verification rules.

SCHOOL-WIDE PBIS (Positive Behavior Supports)

Students earn Bell Bucks when demonstrating positive behaviors at school. Students will have opportunities to redeem their Bell Bucks for a variety of rewards and special privileges throughout the school year.

PARKING REMINDER DURING SCHOOL EVENTS @ BIA

When attending school-sponsored events at Bell, please do not park in the First Church of God parking lot so that it does not interfere with church events.

TWO-HOUR DELAY DAYS

When school is on a two-hour delay, students may enter the building at 9:15 AM. Breakfast WILL BE served on two-hour delays.

TERM 2 REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION

Quarter 2 report cards will be distributed to students and posted on Family Access on January 8, 2020.

FOOD SERVICE BREAKFAST

• The MSD of Martinsville Food Service Department offers ALL students a FREE BREAKFAST each morning. Students pick up their free breakfast in the cafeteria.

LUNCH PRICES Student Lunch: $2.70 Adult Lunch: $3.50Extra Milk: $ .60

• Parents/students may add funds to student lunch accounts online.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

To encourage and recognize positive behavior at school, each Team Time teacher selects a student of the week. Selected students are nominated for being respectful, responsible, and ready to learn during the school day. Students are recognized by having their names announced during morning announcements and are rewarded with a prize, which varies weekly.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE

To promote student attendance, we will be selecting 20 students with perfect attendance this grading period to receive a $25.00 Walmart giftcard. The giftcards will be handed out to the selected students during the awards program at the end of the grading period.