Mrs. McClellan’s Critical Thinking class enjoyed the beautiful weather outside today while working on a “Christmas Around the World” project.
Come out and support the BHS Criminal Justice Academy and enjoy a great Christmas breakfast on 12/4 from 7-11!
Congratulations to BHS Spelling Bee Champion Andy B. and Runner Up Lenah A.! Great job!
Our BHS AP Environmental Science students had a special guest today, Mr. Joe MacKenzie, from Florida Forest Service. Mr. MacKenzie talked about trees, their importance to the environment and to humans, and strategies that foresters use to ensure that trees get what they need to thrive. The students participated in a modeling exercise, exploring how trees compete for nutrients, sunlight, space, and water
Attention BHS Students & Staff!
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the things that we have to be thankful; there is always, always something to be thankful for! BHS would like to provide Thanksgiving food baskets to needy families, and WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are asking that if possible, students and staff bring in a food donation (listed below by grade level) and $1.00 per student/$5.00 per staff member. We will use the food items to assemble the food baskets, and use the money to purchase turkeys. Donations of food items and money are completely voluntary; however, we feel that this is a great way for us to “give back” and help others! ALL FOOD/MONEY DONATIONS SHOULD BE TURNED IN TO YOUR FIRST PERIOD TEACHER (6TH GRADE-2ND PERIOD TEACHER) NO LATER THAN Wednesday, 11/17 to give us time to assemble baskets.
6th Grade: 1 box stuffing and $1.00 per student
7th Grade: 1 can of yams and $1.00 per student
8th Grade: 1 can of green beans and $1.00 per student
9th Grade: 1 box/package of cookie or brownie mix and $1.00 per student
10th Grade: 1 can of green beans and $1.00 per student
11th Grade: 1 box stuffing and $1.00 per student
12th Grade: 1 can of yams and $1.00 per student
Staff: 1 box cornbread or biscuit mix and $5.00
The Character Trait of the Month for November is Meekness.
Meekness is yielding my personal desires and expectation, with a desire to serve others while still showing strength.
Meekness requires humility and self-control to not argue but be willing to listen to others' opinions.
Attention parents: Report cards for the 1st 9 weeks go home with students today. Please ask your child for his/her report card. If you have questions or concerns regarding your child's grades, please contact the specific teacher.
Lady Bulldogs Soccer Donation Fundraiser: if you are interested in sponsoring the Lady Bulldog Soccer team, please see attached letter from Coach Langley. Donation forms may also be picked up at the front desk at Bell High School. Go Dawgs!
The Tri-County Community Resource Center & Farm Share are teaming up to help local families that need food. Distribution date is Saturday, November 20. Please see flyer for details.
Come and Play the GAME!!! Homecoming week is next week, 11/1-11/5. This year's HOCO theme is “BULLDOGS GOT GAME." Please join in on all of the festivities for spirit week and help get the students excited!!!
Clever “Cranium” Monday: Dress as a NERD or Professor!!
Code Purple and Gold, It’s “Operation” Tuesday: Dress as Medical Personnel or First Responder (Doctors, Nurses or Paramedics)
“Old Maid” What did you say Wednesday??: Gray hair, hearing aids and walkers. Flash forward to your Golden Years!!
Knock, Knock! Who’s There? “Guess Who” Thursday: Dress as your favorite Celebrity, Singer or even Teacher and have your friends guessing all day!
“Battleship” Friday: Make sure you are on the right side of the Battle Football Field wearing your Purple and Gold for VICTORY!!
Parents & Students, next week is Red Ribbon Week, which is designed to be an awareness campaign that gets information to the general public about the dangers of drug use. We will also incorporate anti-bullying into our weekly events! Tuesday, 10/26 is "STOMP OUT BULLYING" blue shirt day! We ask that all students and staff (and community members) wear blue shirts to signify the importance of being kind and standing up to bullying! Also, on Friday, 10/29, we are asking all students/staff (and community members) to wear RED to signify the importance of being drug-free! Thank you for your support!
Parents and students, just a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, 10/22/21. We hope you all have a safe weekend!
Toys for Tots Information: If you or someone you know needs help, Tri-County (Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy) residents can sign up online under the “Request a Toy” tab at: www.newberry-fl.toysfortots.org
Applications will be open through 11/19 (or until the program reaches capacity). First-time applicants must attend a verification event.
Toys will be distributed on 12/17. Questions? Email: tricountytoysfortots@gmail.com or call #(352)507-8087.
Bell High School will be hosting a program presented by the Gilchrist County Prevention Coalition called "Hidden In Plain Sight" on Thursday, 10/28/21 from 6:30PM-7:30PM in the Health Academy. “Hidden In Plain Sight” is a drug awareness program for parents that focuses on what parents can learn about everyday items that may be indicators of risky behavior and/or drug use for their preteen or teenager. All attending parents will have the opportunity to win a gift card~we hope to see you there!
Our BHS Hi-Q team will be in front of the high school tomorrow, Friday, 10/22 from 8:30 - 12 ready to make your car gleam! All monies raised will be used for competitions throughout the year. Please consider stopping by to support Hi-Q!
SWI Photography will be at Bell High School on Monday, 10/25/21 for picture retakes. If you did not have your picture taken in September, please plan to look your best, give us your best smile, and come get your picture taken for the yearbook!
Calling All Community Bakers!!
Bell Lady Bulldog Volleyball's "Dig Pink" event will take place on Tuesday, October 19th during our district tournament. This year's event will honor the memory of Cathy Browning who recently lost her battle with cancer. We will have a cake auction and all money raised from the auction will go to the family to help with expenses they have incurred. Please contact Coach Drue Barry (barryd@mygcsd.org) for more information.
Thank you for the support!!
Open House for Florida Gateway College is November 9, 2021. Please visit: www.fgc.edu/openhouse to register.
***SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION***
Attention Seniors/Parents: The Florida Gateway College Board of Trustee (BOT) Scholarship is now available for application. This scholarship covers 12 credit hours and the deadline for applying is March 15th, 2022. The link to apply is below. Please forward any questions to bot.scholarship@fgc.edu.
https://floridagatewaycollege.wufoo.com/forms/q1i7s84k0m7eul7/
Attention Parents and Students: the State University System (SUS) partners are hosting a virtual admissions tour for students and parents on October 13, 2021 from 7:00-9:00 PM. Please register at the link below to attend virtually.
https://fiu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZyqqLwRATDOMwejDueSxIw
