Community Update - November 27
Good afternoon, Bellwood Community, the home of the Bobcats where we Belong, Believe and Succeed!
Bellwood is currently selling Spirit Wear, and order forms are available in the office. Please note that larger sizes are available at no extra cost - our families are now able to order Men's and Women's sizes (small, medium and large) for their students. Please make a note of any sizing changes you need (ie: Women's Small) on any of the tee-shirts, hoodies or track pants, and we will accommodate your request. *Ballcaps and toques remain Youth One-Size* Remember the deadline to order your Spirit Wear is Friday November 29, 2024.
Join us on Thursday December 5, 2024, for our First Movie Night of the year and our Parent Engagement Workshop! Please click on the link to let us know if you will be attending https://forms.gle/V1TokJRig2GSUPPM7
Movie Night will cost $2.00/per person! There will also be treats for sale!
Drop your kids off to the gym and then join us for an engaging workshop with Kwesi Millington, who will be speaking to you about Raising Resilient Children!
Thank you to those of you who attended our SCC meeting last evening! We are gearing up for our Annual Breakfast with the Bobcats! Please fill in the link to let us know if you will be attending https://forms.gle/8EBRoqPpviENMUa57 on Saturday December 14, 2024.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Have a wonderful week ahead!
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The Scholastic Bookfair is coming to Bellwood!
Our school’s Scholastic Book Fair will take place December 9th to December 14th. Each class will have a chance to go to the library to view the Book Fair either on Monday or Tuesday that week. Students will have a chance to write a Wish List and view the items at the fair. Please do not send money with your children on Monday or Tuesday, these days will be for viewing the Book Fair only. The Book Fair will open for purchases starting on Wednesday, December 11th during the school day. Also, students can shop at the fair with their parents/guardians after school on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday until 4:30pm. Please note that the Book Fair will be open on Thursday, December 12 after the Bellwood Winter Concert for parents. The Fair will also be open on Saturday, December 14th during our Breakfast with the Bobcats! Your support with the Book Fair helps our whole school. All purchases earn Scholastic Dollars that can be redeemed for books and educational resources for our school’s library. We are looking forward to another great Book Fair at Bellwood!
Youth First Aid Courses
Please click on the link for more information DFA 2024_25 Courses-linked.pdf
Toonie Tuesday
To kick off the giving season the Ignite Durham Learning Foundation (IDLF) is calling on the entire Durham Community to come together and Make Tomorrow’s Brighter for children and youth during their time of need. The giving season officially kicks off with the welcoming of Giving Tuesday on December 3, 2024 the world’s largest generosity movement.
We are inviting you to become a #changemaker and join the generosity movement by participating in our 2nd Annual Toonie Tuesday — imagine how many children and youth we can support if everyone brings in a Toonie on this day!
Can our Durham kids count on your support on December 3, 2024? We will have a jar set up in our front office!
Please see flyer for more information on how you can give on this day! You will be able to donate on School Cash online see flyer for more details
4. Toonie Tuesday 2024 Community Letter.pdf
DDSB Compendium of Action for Black Student Success 2.0
Dear DDSB Community Members,
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) will be hosting a virtual community engagement for the Compendium of Action for Black Student Success 2.0.
One of the commitments made in the Compendium of Action for Black Student Success 2.0 was to connect with and report back to the community twice a year to share and discuss the work we are doing to implement the action items of the Compendium.
This event will be family focussed and will feature Dr. Nicole West Burns as our keynote speaker, as well as other members of the DDSB community.
When: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Zoom (Virtual)
Ignite Learning Foundation
The Bellwood Chew Chew Train food drive campaign for the Ignite Learning Foundation will begin on December 1, 2024. The class to bring in the most food will win a Pizza Party! Stay tuned for more information!
Partnership with DDSB and Victim Services of Durham
We are pleased to share with you the following upcoming opportunities hosted by VSDR, for parents/guardians to participate in the Sex Trafficking Education & Prevention (STEP) program sessions.
Please see below for dates and times:
- Tuesday November 26, 2024 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Thursday December 19, 2024 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration can be found at the following link: Sex Trafficking Education and Prevention Registration
IT's BACK !! Krispy Kreme Doughnut Fundraising Event!
Krispy Kreme doughnuts will be sold by the dozen at Bellwood, so don't miss out! The price per box (12 original doughnuts) is $15, with proceeds going towards our school's SCC fundraising initiatives for things like classroom tech and outdoor play equipment. Please support our school by purchasing these tasty treats!
The final date for purchasing will be December 6th, 2024, with pick-up at the school on DECEMBER 18TH, 2024
Please note: There are no refunds or transfers of School Cash Online credit.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH WITH YOUR STUDENT FOR PAYMENT - payment is to be made via School Cash Online.
Kiss and Ride – We continue to ask families to make safety a number 1 priority!
- Between 8:55 – 9:15am please DO NOT park in front of the kindergarten enclosure. We need to keep the flow of traffic moving.
- Please DO NOT let your children out of the car in the center lane to pass. Please drive through the Kiss and Ride to let children out of the car. This is a safety concern for us here at Bellwood.
- When you are using the Kiss and Ride, please make sure you drive right up, pick up your children quickly and safely and follow the directions to keep moving by the staff supporting the smooth running of our Kiss and Ride.
- Please do not park in the Kiss and Ride as this causes back up and is not safe for our students.
- Please use the sidewalks to walk your children around and do not cut between the cars as this is a safety hazard. This is a safety concern for us here at Bellwood.
Safety is our number one priority, and we work hard to make sure that our Kiss and Ride runs safely and smoothly. We need your help!
Teams and Activities Around Bellwood
- Junior Boys Volleyball Practices: Mon. and Wed. 8:15 a.m., Tues. and Thurs. 3:35 p.m.
- Junior Girls Volleyball Practices: Mon. and Wed. 3:35 p.m. and Thurs. 8:15 a.m.
- Peer Tutoring – Tuesdays and Thursdays November 5- December 10, 2024
- Senior Band – sign up in Room 207 TBA
- Bell Choir grades 6-8 Tues. and Thurs. 8:15 a.m.
- Intramurals: Mondays grades 1 and 2, Tuesdays grade 3 and 4, Wednesdays grades 7 and 8, Thursdays grades 5 and 6
Students are encouraged to check the schedules posted on the white board by the gym doors for practice days and times.
Save the Date
- Movie Night and Parent Engagement with Kwesi Millington: December 5, 2024, 6:30 – 8:00p.m.
- Holiday Concert: December 12, 2024
- Breakfast with the Bobcats: Saturday December 14, 2024. Stay tuned for more information
- Dental Screening: December 16 and 17 stay tuned for more information
- Winter Break: December 20, 2024 – January 6, 2025
Dates of Significance
November 25th International Day for the elimination of Violence against Women
On 7 February 2000, the General Assembly adopted resolution 54/134, officially designating 25 November as the international day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It invited governments, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to join together and organize activities designed to raise public awareness of the issue every year on that date.
November 27, 2024 Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Bahá
November 27, 2024 Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, marking the passing of 'Abdu'l-Bahá in 1921. February 26 – 29, 2024 Ayyám-i-Há (also known as the Intercalary Days), a period of celebration devoted to charity, gift-giving and festivities prior to the annual period of fasting.
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