On Monday, 3rd through 5th grade students were immersed in science during Bell Elementary's annual Science Day! Identifying different rocks based on physical appearances, changing the state of matter (solid, liquid, gas), and learning about adaptive characteristics of different species were just a few things that filled the day!A big thank you to the following... READ MORE >
Bell Christmas Parade! All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students are invited to perform in the Bell Christmas parade on Saturday, December 7th! We have a mandatory practice on Tuesday, December 3rd from 3:00-4:00 PM. Permission forms were sent home before Thanksgiving break. We are also looking for someone to follow us with a golf cart or buggy, and we are asking for... READ MORE >
BES participates in ARTSONIA, the world's largest collection of online student art portfolios. Parents/guardians may invite friends and family to view their child's art. They also have custom gifts available for purchase. Parent/Guardian permission is required for student art to show in our gallery. Please be on the lookout for permission forms later this month.... READ MORE >
Calling all dads and father figures! You are invited to come join us for Dads Take Your Child to School Day on September 25, 2019! Ask us how you can be involved. #FLdadsatschool READ MORE >
September Music Department News3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders! Letters were sent home about students purchasing orchecking out a recorder/book/CD. Letters/permission forms are due back theweek of September 2nd. All 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders need these items for music class. Ifthey already have these items please start bringing them to class the week ofSeptember... READ MORE >
Bell Elementary School Advisory Council is seeking members for the 2019-2020 school year. If you are a community member, a parent/guardian, or an employee who works at Bell Elementary School interested in serving on this committee, please call our front desk at (352) 463-3275 and leave your name and phone number. We will be voting on the membership at our first... READ MORE >
August 2019 The Bell Elementary School Kindergarten classes will be celebrating color days August 19 through August 30. Please have your child wear the following colors on these days if possible: Monday August 19 Red Tuesday August 20 Orange Wednesday August 21 Yellow ... READ MORE >
It is official! This is to certify that Bell Elementary School has met the criteria for educational quality established by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. Congratulations! READ MORE >
Each year, the Florida Department of Education surveys parents of children with an individual educational plan (IEP) to determine how well your child's school is partnering with you and promoting your involvement in your child's education. All states must collect data as a part of their State Performance Plan, as required under the Individuals with... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Bell Elementary's 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year, Sandra Carawan and Employee of the Year, Shelly Hendrix! READ MORE >
Help us share the warmth! This year, we are wanting to collect lap blankets to give to our local nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. ALL lap blankets are greatly appreciated! We are asking that all donations be turned in by January 22, 2019.Drop off location: Bell Elementary School front office. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Brooke... READ MORE >
Please join us this Friday, December 7th from 5:00-8:00 PM for our first Winter Festival! Armbands will be available for $10 and grant unlimited access to the 15 carnival games. Tickets will also be available for purchase ($0.25 each or five for $1). Tickets can be used for the cake walk, ping pong fish, winter jail/bail, and face painting! Visit the silent... READ MORE >
Bullying Prevention /Awareness Red Ribbon Week 2018 Monday “Give Drugs the Boot” * Wear Boots * Paper bags will be sent home to decorate and be turned in on Wednesday for coloring contest. Students will be challenged to say good morning to at least three people. Tuesday “Strong together Against Bullying and Drugs” * Wear Blue shirt (The class with the most blue... READ MORE >
Help us as we adopt the Jackson County School District- We have been in contact with Jackson County School District, who has been severely impacted by Hurricane Michael. 70% of homes are still without power. Superintendent and school principals of Jackson County have shared a need for food items to send home in backpacks each day. We will be collecting the... READ MORE >
Due to hurricane days last week, the end of the grading period has been moved to Tuesday, October 16th with report cards going home on Wednesday, October 24th. Tuesday (16th) and Thursday (18th) from 3:15-6:00 PM are parent teacher conference nights. If you would like to schedule a meeting with your student's teacher during this time, please contact them to... READ MORE >
Bell Elementary School is collecting items for those impacted by Hurricane Michael. The following items have been requested: Children car seatsDiapersBaby wipesOther baby items (formula, bottles, baby food, cereal, diaper cream/ointment, etc.) SunscreenGas cans (all sizes)Tarps (all sizes)Zip lock bags (gallon sized)Heavy duty garbage bags (30 gallon and... READ MORE >
Homecoming week is the 24th-28th! The theme for this year is "Decades": Celebrating the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. Our Spirit Days are as follows: Monday – Rocking the 50’s Monday - (1950's Dress) Pink ladies and T-Birds or Poodle skirts, jeans rolled up with white t-shirts and bobby socks Tuesday – Groovy Tie-Dye Tuesday - (60's and 70's) ... READ MORE >
Last week a graduation ceremony was held in honor of 5th grade students that successfully completed the DARE program. School Resource Officer, Deputy Aderholt, lead the ceremonies and awarded the four DARE essay winners a medal and an official DARE jacket. Deputy Aderholt with essay winners (from left to right: Jacob Brock, Mara Adams, Sydnee Snyder, and Lilyan... READ MORE >
With fourth and fifth grade students FSA testing April 23rd-26th, please take a moment to review the following:Electronic Devices—Students are not permitted to have any electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones, smartphones, and smartwatches, at any time during testing or during breaks (e.g., restroom), even if the devices are turned off or... READ MORE >
We are excited to host our 1st annual Music in our Community Concert on April 14th at 6:30 PM! Students from each Gilchrist County school will be displaying a variety of performing arts and the night will end with the nationally recognized percussion ensemble, Ancient City Ensemble! The evening will be dedicated to the late Paulette Vickers, and the concert will... READ MORE >
A message from the music teacher, Laura Beard, about student recorders.Our recorders are here! 3rd, 4th and 5th graders should have received them during their music class last week. If your child did not receive one, they need to get a signed recorder permission form and turn it in to me ASAP. Please help me encourage our students with this new endeavor. I... READ MORE >
January 25, 2018 This is a message to all Parents, from the Florida Department of Health and The Gilchrist County School District. Please be aware that Flu illness has sharply increased in Florida and in Gilchrist County over the last two weeks. Flu is easily spread from person to person. It can cause severe illness is certain people, especially... READ MORE >
Our elementary schools are offering FREE dental sealants ON SITE through a partnership with the Health Department's Public Health Dental Program. Sealants have been proven to save money on later dental treatments! We are targeting students in Grade 2 to participate in this free opportunity. Second graders at TES participated on Monday and Tuesday of this week,... READ MORE >
We are proud to announce that Bell Elementary School has been designated as a School of Excellence by the state Department of Education. To earn this designation, a school must have received a grade of A or B for the most recent three years AND had to rank at the 80th percentile or higher for their school type for at least two of the last three years.... READ MORE >