The Bond Mill PTO would like to welcome our new and returning families to the 2023-2024 school year! Thank you to everyone for making last year a HUGE success through our fundraisers; we were able to raise over $10,000 and will be able to help add to the new playground.
We will continue to form our Fundraising, Hospitality, Special Events, Book Fair, Carnival and Membership committees to make this year even better! In order to budget for the many things that the PTO provides each year, we are aiming for 100% participation from Parents and Teachers. We know that it is a lofty goal, but without you, our events cannot be possible. Be on the lookout for various membership drives and committee signups.
A Healthy New Year!
Supporting School Health Services
Congratulations, our school team has been nationally recognized in the School Health Services.
Greetings to the Students and Families of Bond MIll Elementary School. I am Sue Righter, the School Nurse. I am so excited to begin my 3rd year at Bond MIll Elementary School. Throughout my entire nursing career, my emphasis, no matter what job or setting, has been in the promotion of child health and wellness. I believe strongly in collaborating with families and educators and look forward to a very healthy 2023-2024 school year at Bond Mill ES.
This school year I invite interested parents and families to join me as we explore ways to promote good health of our students, families and community. BMES has been recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Schools in the area of Health Services, but we can do more. Following the guidelines of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation I am looking for family input to identify ways to encourage family engagement and involvement in promoting healthy student behaviors. I am very curious to hear your input. Anyone vested in the improved health of their student, our school and community can reach me at sue.righter@pgcps.org. As we get closer to the start of school you will find me in the BMES Health Room (240-547-4611).
Countywide Health Room policies:
If your child requires medication during the school day - per PGCPS policy, a completed Medication form is required. These forms have sections for both the Health Care Provider and the parent to complete. The link to these forms is here.
Student attendance is critical for academic success but we all know that illness happens. If your child needs to miss class time due to illness or a Health Care Provider appointment please contact your child’s teacher, the school main office (301-497-3600), or myself in the Health Room (240-547-4611) as soon as you are aware of the absence. When your child returns to school please send a written note explaining the absence. If the absence is an excused absence make up work will be provided upon timely request. Please be aware of the school calendar and whenever possible schedule travel and appointments during non instructional times. Know that explanations of absences may be requested from Health Care Providers for extended or frequent absences. Please contact me if you have any questions about the absence policy.
Keep in touch!
PTO Twitter: @BondMillPTO
Facebook: Bond Mill PTO Elementary
Or visit our school links below:
Email: ursula.golladay@Pgcps.org
Website: www1.pgcps.org/bondmill/
Location: 16001 Sherwood Avenue, Laurel, MD, USA
Phone: 301-497-3600
Twitter: @BMES_PGCPS
