Important News

Mark your calendars for the Book Fair!

Plans are underway for our annual Book Fair during the week of November 14th. This special event presents the newest & best paperback books as well as read-a-long books available for today’s young readers! The titles have all been carefully selected by leading educators & editors. The fair will be open Monday through Friday (November 14th –18th) from 8:30 a.m…

Book Fair - Volunteers Needed!

The Media Center is gearing up for our annual fall book fair and we need YOU! Please consider helping out with the book fair this year. It's a wonderful opportunity to see what your children are reading and what new books are available. Plus, we love the opportunity to get to know you. The book fair is open from Nov…

Multicultural Night

The BBES PTA is looking for volunteers to share their cultural heritage at the 5th Annual Multicultural Night, Thursday, November 10th. Volunteers can help through poster presentations, activities, food, or performances. If you are interested, click here! Please direct questions to Adri Westlake.

Campbells Labels for Education

Have you been saving your Campbells Labels for Education? Good News! They can be turned in with the Boxtops! Turn them in along with their boxtops before the end of the school year. The Campbell's Labels for Education program is ending as of August 2017. (This is separate from Boxtops for Education which is NOT ending) For more information about…

Box Tops Update

This week is the last week to hand in Boxtops for the fall deadline. Hand in all Boxtops by Monday October 24th to qualify for the fall prizes. Right now the third grade is still in the lead and is holding the Boxtops trophy! Mr. Davis is holding onto the lead for the teachers! Don’t forget to put your name…

Help Needed in the Health Room (You Don't Have to Give the Shots!)

The health room at Bollman Bridge is in need of volunteers to assist with upcoming flu shot administration. Volunteers are needed to help organize and accompany students to the health room on Tuesday 10/25, 8:30am - 12pm. You don't have to give any shots! If you are able to help, please contact Ms. Johnson in the health room at wendy_johnson@hcpss.org…

Cyber Security Seminar for Parents on October 25th

An online safety seminar will be conducted by the State's Attorney's Office at Patuxent Valley Middle School on Tuesday 10/25 from 6:30-7:30pm, recommending family guidelines for overseeing your students' online activities and encouraging safe internet practices. Elementary school parents are welcome to attend this informative seminar in the cafeteria at our next-door neighbor middle school! It's not too early to…

Hear from the Candidates for the Board of Education TONIGHT!

The election of new members to the Howard County Board of Education is a critical race on this November's ballot, affecting your child's education! Are you wondering who to vote for? Come and hear from all the candidates in person tonight (Wednesday 10/19) at Forest Ridge Elementary School, where an ice cream social, 6-7pm, followed by a candidates' forum, 7-9pm…

Photographer Needed for Bridge Bash

The next in-school "Bridge Bash," celebrating positive behavior at Bollman Bridge, will take place on Friday 11/11 and will feature a series of photo booth stations for students to enjoy. In order to make this possible, volunteers are needed to serve as photographers during the school day. If you and your camera are available from 8:40-11:45am OR 11:50am-3:00pm (or both…

Donate tasty treats for the 10/19 coffee cart

The Coffee Cart is a wonderful way to show all of our dedicated staff members at Bollman Bridge how much we appreciate them each month. Can you help by bringing something tasty to donate on the morning of next Wednesday 10/19? Store-bought or homemade treats are equally appreciated, and items do NOT have to be nut-free. Our staff members love…