Become a part of the Stone Bridge High School Marching Bulldogs Colorguard!
Come learn flag basics at our two audition clinics.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO TRY!
The 8th Grade Chorus and Chamber Choirs
The River Hawk mile runs are scheduled for the following mornings.
8th grade - May 29
7th grade - June 1
6th grade - May 30
Become a part of the Stone Bridge High School Marching Bulldogs Color guard!
Come learn flag basics at our two audition clinics.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO TRY!
The 8th Grade Chorus and Chamber Choir will perform their spring concert on Thursday, May 17, at 7:00 pm. The participants are to be in their choir outfits at 6:15pm in the Band Room.
The 8th Grade Chorus and Chamber Choirs need to be at the school this Saturday, May 19, at 6:00 am dressed in their choral outfits. Please bring shorts, tee-shirts, and comfortable shoes to change into for the park after the competition is over! We will return to Belmont Ridge at 9:00 pm.--Have rides home promptly at 9:00 pm.
The Sixth Grade Chorus concert
This is a message from the library. Our used book sale is fast approaching and will be on May 29th, 30th, 31ST and June 1st . It is still not too late to donate books to the sale. Paperbacks will cost 50 cents and hard covers will cost a dollar. We have lots of different books on the sale like children’s books, middle and high school books, cookbooks, gardening books and books for adults too. Proceeds from the sale will be used to support the library activities and the Belmont Ridge book club. It will be a great opportunity for you to purchase summer reading material at bargain prices. Please think about buying used books at the sale and support our book club!
Ecology Club Members: Our last two club meetings of the school year are this Thursday, May 17, and two weeks from now, May 31st.
Become a part of the Stone Bridge High School Marching Bulldogs Colorguard!
Come learn flag basics at our two audition clinics.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO TRY!
If you are interested in playing chess with your friends, come play at Chess club. Chess club will meet today in room B-6. There is a late bus and please remember to tell your parents you are staying after. See you there!
Congratulations to the 7th Grade Chorus and the Chamber Choir
6th Graders,
YOU HAVE ONE WEEK TO TURN IN YOUR FIELD DAY MONEY TO MRS. NEWMAN. PLEASE REMEMBER TO DROP IT BY THE HOUSE-C OFFICE BY FRIDAY, MAY 18TH.
Monday, May 14th kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week
come dressed in red, white, and blue to go along with the Olympic theme for
the week. If you are able to come to the school early that day, we will be
having the "Opening Ceremonies" and greeting our amazing teachers and staff
at the side doors. Come cheer them on!!*
Attention book club members! We will be meeting in Mr. A’s classroom, Room B17, today after school.
The Sixth Grade Chorus concert has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, May 16 at 7:00 pm. Students, please arrive in the Band room to rehearse at 6:00 pm an the prelude starts at 6pm.
Our next Ecology Club meeting will be NEXT week, May 17.
The Seventh Grade/Chamber Choir Concert is tonight at 7:00 pm. This is a reminder to all participants to be in the Band Room promptly at 6:15 pm for warm-ups.
Seventh Graders are reminded to wear their white shirts and black pants and Chamber Choir will wear their choral outfits.
Attention 8th graders! Please return your permission slips for the 8th grade dance to the House Office by this wednesday! Students will not be allowed to enter the dance if their permission slips are not turned in, in advance!
Attention book club members! We will be meeting in Mr. A’s classroom, Room B17, tomorrow after school to watch the 2nd part of Stormbreaker. Also, don’t forget to return the Book club Books into the drop box outside the library.
The Sixth Grade Chorus concert has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, May 16 at 7:00 pm. Students, please arrive in the Band room to rehearse at 6:00 pm an the prelude starts at 6pm.
Congrats to two talented hikers from the Ecology Club, Eric Torbert and Peter Hajdo, who hiked to the Raven Rocks lookout last Saturday. The Raven Rocks hike is a very difficult hike that requires great stamina and effort. The hike starts in Virginia and crosses into West Virginia before arriving at the Raven Rocks lookout. Excellent hiking Eric and Peter!
Attention 7th Graders - remember to return your signed field trip permission slip to your 5th block teacher.
The Sixth Grade Chorus concert
The dancers for puttin on the Ritz will rehearse on this Wednesday, May9, at 8:00 a.m in the chorus room.
7th Grade Chorus will rehearse today after school from 3:30-4:30 in the band room.
Attention students! The used book sale will be here in three weeks. Don’t forget to bring in your used books to donate to the sale. You can drop them in a bag in the drop box outside the library with your name on a sticky. We will make sure that we have entered your name in the raffle. Remember for every book you donate, you get a ticket to enter the Used Book Raffle to win lots of fun prizes. The more books you donate, the greater are your chances of winning fun prizes!
The 8th grade picture will be taken this Friday, May 4th! Please return your order form to Mrs. Piper in the house office ASAP!
Attention students! Don’t forget to bring in your used books to donate to the used book sale. You can drop them in a bag in the drop box outside the library with your name on a sticky. We will make sure that we have entered your name in the raffle. Remember for every book you donate, you get a ticket to enter the Used Book Raffle to win lots of prizes. The more books you donate, the greater are your chances of winning fun prizes!
Attention 8th Grade Teachers and Students: The 8th grade panoramic picture will be taken this morning after announcements. Please line up tallest to smallest before heading out to the front of the school.
Attention 8th grade level 2 Guitarists: The concert at the Ashburn Library scheduled for this coming Sunday has been CANCELED.
Ecology Club hike tomorrow! Meet at the school at 8:10 a.m. to arrive at the Raven Rocks trailhead at 8:40. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a snack and plenty of water. If you need more information, stop by Ms. Cannon's or Mr. Stockton's room.
The 8th grade picture will be taken this Friday, May 4th! Please return your order form to Mrs. Piper in the house office ASAP!
Attention book club members! We will be meeting in Mr. A’s classroom, Room B17, today after school. Remember that you must turn in your permission forms to be able to watch the movie.
Attention 8th Graders: The 8th Grade Panoramic picture will be taken Friday morning after announcements. If you wish to order a picture, please bring in your order form and payment to give to picture people
No Ecology Club today because we have our big hike this Saturday, May 5. Meet at the school at 8:10 a.m. to arrive at the Raven Rocks trailhead at 8:40. Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. If you need more information, stop by Ms. Cannon's or Mr. Stockton's room. Here are some photos from last year's Raven Rocks hike. All 8th graders will eat 1st lunch shift. Any Algebra 1 7th graders who will be testing in the afternoon, will also eat 1st lunch after checking in with their 3rd block teacher.
The lunch shift order is... 8, 7, 6.
Attention 8th grade level 2 Guitarists: The concert at the Ashburn Library scheduled for this coming Sunday has been CANCELED.
The 6th grade chorus rehearsal has been canceled today. The 6th grade Chorus Concert scheduled for tomorrow night has been postponed. The new date has not been decided yet.
Attention 8th Graders! This is the last call to turn in your 8th grade party donation forms! If you have not yet turned yours in, please pick up a blank form from the house office and return it along with $15 immediately!!! The party will be here before you know it, you don't want to miss out on the fun activities planned for the end of the year!
Attention 8th Graders: The 8th Grade Panoramic picture will be taken Friday morning after announcements. If you wish to order a picture, please bring in your order form and payment to give to picture people
Attention book club members! We will be meeting in Mr. A’s classroom, Room B17, tomorrow after school. Remember that you must turn in your permission forms to be able to watch the movie.
Join the Ecology Club on our last hike of the school year on Saturday, May 5! Raven Rocks has beautiful views and it is part of the Appalachian Trail. You'll be hiking up and down some steep hills, so wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. We'll meet at the school at 8:10 a.m. to arrive at the trailhead at 8:40. Ecology Club members: stop by Ms. Cannon's or Mr. Stockton's room to get more information about the hike. No club meeting this week. Our meeting is our hike. Don't miss it! Here are some photos from last year's Raven Rocks hike.
Did you know that saving soda tabs can help sick children's families? Ronald McDonald House collects soda tabs and the money raised from recycling goes to supply housing to parents while their child is in the hospital. If you would like to participate, bring your saved tabs to Mrs. Robertson in House A.
Attention 8th Graders! This is the last call to turn in your 8th grade party donation forms! If you have not yet turned yours in, please pick up a blank form from the house office and return it along with $15 immediately!!! The party will be here before you know it, you don't want to miss out on the fun activities planned for the end of the year!
The 8th grade picture will be taken this Friday, May 4th! Please return your order form to Mrs. Piper in the house office ASAP!
Attention students! Don’t forget to bring in your used books to donate to the used book sale. You can drop them in a bag in the drop box outside the library with your name on a sticky. We will make sure that we have entered your name in the raffle. Remember for every book you donate, you get a ticket to enter the Used Book Raffle to win lots of prizes. The more books you donate, the greater are your chances of winning fun prizes!
Also, it is time to announce our TOP SELLERS from the Cookie Dough Sale!!!
The top three sellers are:
Kate Abogado who is in 7th Grade
Cullen Dancer who is also in 7th Grade
and
Amina Aly who is in 6th Grade!!!!!
Each of these students will automatically be able to participate in the Money Grab coming up at the end of May!!! Other students who sold 5 or more items will be in a drawing to participate! Good luck to all of you!!!
Ecology Club Members: Our last hike of the school year is this Saturday, May 5! Join us to hike the Raven Rocks hike on the Appalachian Trail. We'll meet at the school at 8:10 a.m. to carpool to the trailhead. No club meeting this week, so stop by Mr. Stockton's or Ms. Cannon's room to get more information on the hike.
Are you guys ready for Wacky Tacky day? It's on Friday April 27th and you can wear whatever crazy outfits you want! Crazy hair, clothes, hats! The crazier the better!
SCA Members- We are planning our end of the year events! Even if you are not in the SCA club, everyone is welcome to come! The club meets every friday at 7:45 AM in B6. We make fun spirit days, parties, and more! Hope we see you there!
Spring used book video in the I drive/ library/Morning show folder
"Seussical cast and crew may pick up their pre-ordered photos during lunch on Friday. If you owe payment, please bring it at that time. You may also purchase more cast photos for a dollar and hats for $2. There will be a table outside the cafeteria."
Congratulations to two Belmont Ridge writers who are Honorable Mention winners in the recently-announced Loudoun County Library "It's All Write" Fiction Writing Contest: 8th grader Michaela Flemming and 6th grader Leah Steiner. Michaela's story is entitled, "The Big C," and Leah's story is entitled, "Blood and Butterfingers." Congratulations to both girls!
Autism Awareness Riverhawk 5K & Kids Fun Run
Hi Belmont Ridge - Mr. Buttrick, along with Ms. Martin and Ms. Mezzino, We had the pleasure of coaching this year’s Academic Challenge team. The Loudoun County Middle Schools Academic Challenge is a yearly competition in which all 14 middle schools in our county send 8 elite 8th graders to compete and test their knowledge in Math, Science, English, and Social Studies.
This year’s team was made up of some of the finest students Belmont Ridge has to offer:
Shreya Raavicharia
Athreya Gundamraj
Saurav Pattanayak
Daniel Oh
Chloe How
Maansi Mehta
Parsa Soltani
Evelyn Kang
This past Saturday, April 21, after an amazing effort these students advanced to the final round and I am proud to announce that - the Belmont Ridge Academic Challenge team placed third! Here to present them with their trophy is our principal, Mr. Flynn!
Are you guys ready for Wacky Tacky day? It's on Friday April 27th and you can wear whatever you want! Crazy hair, clothes, hats! Anything you want! The crazier the better!
SCA Members- We are planning our end of the year events! Even if you are not in the SCA club, everyone is welcome to come! The club meets every Friday at 7:45 AM in B6. We make fun spirit days, parties, and more! Hope we see you there!
The book club will meet tomorrow in the library after school. Bring a favorite book of your choice that you have read recently to share and discuss.
Ecology Club has a meeting this week, Thursday after school in Mr. Stockton's room.
Okay 8th graders, there are only 2 more Science SOL Review Sessions and I know that you won't want to miss either one of them!
Tomorrow, April 26, at 7:45 am in the Library with Mrs. Drow, we will be reviewing the topic of Space. What do you remember about the planets... or the stars... or the moon? Come tomorrow and refresh your memory of these topics.
A reminder that you should be receiving a review sheet for each week's topic in your Resource class so that you can be prepared even if you can't attend a review session.
Autism Awareness Riverhawk 5K & Kids Fun Run
Where: Belmont Ridge Middle School
When: Sunday, April 29th 2012
Time: 8:00am Kids Fun Run (1 lap around the Belmont track) 8:15am 5k start
All children participating in the Fun Run are **FREE**
(Please no pets)
Registration begins at 7:00am – Pick up your raffle ticket too.
Who: YOU! Medals will be awarded to top 3 in each age division.
The entry fee for the race/walk is a $10.00 donation ($5.00 for Belmont students/staff) which will support the autism program at Belmont Ridge Middle School and fifty percent of all money raised will be donated to Organization for Autism Research.
Congratulations to Joe Valle from 8th grade for winning the last lucky draw candy for this school year! Your candy is waiting for you in the library.
SCA Members- We are planning our end of the year events! Even if you are not in the SCA club, everyone is welcome to come! The club meets every friday at 7:45 AM in B6. We make fun spirit days, parties, and more! Hope we see you there!
The Rust Public library hosted the 3rd Annual Battle of the Books competition between Belmont Ridge, Eagle Ridge, and Smarts Mill middle schools’ after school book clubs on April 19th. We are very proud to announce that for a third year in a row, Belmont Ridge Book Club have won the Battle of the Books competition. (Show picture) Belmont Ridge students defeated the two teams by a margin of over 60 points, scoring 230 points. Smarts Mill came in second at 170 points and Eagle Ridge came in third at 160 points. Congratulations to our winning team for bringing the trophy home!
Attention students! Don’t forget to bring in your used books to the library. Remember for every book you donate, you get a ticket to enter the Used Book Raffle to win lots of prizes. The more books you donate, the greater are your chances of winning fun prizes!
Do you like snow cones?
Do you want to help fight cancer?
Then come support Relay For Life this Friday at lunch and buy a snow cone!
Each snow cone will be one dollar.
Attention eighth graders! If you are currently one of our student library volunteers, you are invited to have pizza in the library today during your lunch block. See you there!
Attention eighth graders! If you are currently one of our student library volunteers, you are invited to have pizza in the library on Monday during your lunch block. See you there!
Attention mystery solvers! Tomorrow is the last day to complete the library mystery. Don’t miss out on a chance to try the last mystery for this school year!
Attention book club members! Please come to the library during your lunch block today for a last minute practice session for today’s competition. Dessert will be provided.
Also, today after school, please collect your belongings that you need to take home with you from your locker and report immediately to the library.
Ecology club members, don't forget about our Earth day party this Thursday after school in Mr. Stockton's room. Please bring in your cookies and drinks and whatever you signed up for and we will celebrate Earth day together. See you all there.
Do you like snow cones?
Do you want to help fight cancer?
Then come support Relay For Life this Friday at lunch and buy a snow cone!
Each snow cone will be one dollar.
Along with the report cards you will receive in your 4th block class this afternoon, you will also receive a letter which lists the classes you've signed up to take next year. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you bring this letter home to your parents. If your parents want to make a change to your course selection for next year, they must email your counselor directly. The deadline to make changes is June 15. Please see Mrs. Scott in 6th grade or Mrs. Devine in 7th grade if you have any questions."
Ecology club members, don't forget about our Earth day party this Thursday after school in Mr. Stockton's room. Please bring in your cookies and drinks and whatever you signed up for and we will celebrate Earth day together. See you all there.
Okay 8th graders, there are only 3 more Science SOL Review Sessions before you take your Science SOL in May. The next Science Review Session will be tomorrow, April 19, at 7:45 am in the Library with Mrs. Bagnall. This week's review topic is Water & Weather.
A reminder that you should be receiving a review sheet for each week's topic in your Resource class so that you can be prepared even if you can't attend a review session.
Do you like snow cones?
Do you want to help fight cancer?
Then come support Relay For Life this Friday at lunch and buy a snow cone!
Each snow cone will be one dollar.
Attention mystery solvers! Only four days remain to complete the library mystery. Don’t miss out on a chance to try the last mystery for this school year!
Ecology club members, don't forget about our Earth day party this Thursday after school in Mr. Stockton's room. Please bring in your cookies and drinks and whatever you signed up for and we will celebrate Earth day together. See you all there.
8th graders! Make sure you find out which group you are in for orientation tomorrow and the room you are assigned to. There are lists posted around House A, in front of the House A office, and in resource classes.
Tomorrow, report to first block for attendance and then your teacher will dismiss you to your assigned location. Make sure you know your group and your assigned room.
Please see Ms. Byrne if you have any questions.
Do you like snow cones?
Do you want to help fight cancer?
Then come support Relay For Life this Friday at lunch and buy a snow cone!
Each snow cone will be one dollar.
Attention 8th grade students! Next Wednesday is our field trip to Tuscarora and Stonebridge for our high school orientation. You were given a permission slip in 8th block. Those MUST BE TURNED IN BY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!! Please get them signed quickly and return them to Mrs. Piper or Ms. Byrne in the House office.
Relay for Life meeting TODAY! Come to B16 to find out how you can help raise money and stay up all night for cancer!
Attention mystery solvers! This is the last week to complete the library mystery. Only fully completed activity sheets will be considered for prizes. So come in to complete your activity sheets and win some fun prizes and enter your name into the lucky draw for candy. This is the last mystery for this school year.
Color Your Plate! is the Cafeteria Contest going on from Monday April 16- Friday April 20, 2012. The Goal is to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables consumed each day. Currently about 1,750 portions are taken per week, we want to triple that to 5,250 portions per week.
The Rules are as follows:
One raffle ticket will be given per transaction to each student (limit 4) who purchases a fruit or vegetable ala carte or with their meal.
You WILL NOT receive a ticket if you come back and say a ticket was never given to you, so make sure you receive it the first time through. You may enter the raffle more than once however you may only redeem one prize per day.
Drawings will be done daily during each lunch shift.
Attention 8th grade students! Next Wednesday is our field trip to Tuscarora and Stonebridge for our high school orientation. You were given a permission slip in 8th block. Those MUST BE TURNED IN BY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!! Please get them signed quickly and return them to Mrs. Piper or Ms. Byrne in the House office.
Did you know that April is Autism awareness month? Well to get involved we want you to light it up blue on Tuesday April 17. Wear blue to bring awareness to our community. In addition we will have a school wide walk for each grade level. So keep your eyes out for more information. Remember light it up blue on Tuesday.
The Relay for Life team will meet Monday after school in B16. Please join us as we prepare for snow cone sales and decorating our tent. If you can't make it, see Mrs. Mawyer or Mrs. Branch.
April 12, 2012 - Today is a "A” Day
There is a brand new mystery in the library and you have to identify two mystery animals by observing their skulls and working on the clues provided. The last date to complete this mystery is April 20th and this will be the last mystery for this school year.
Attention students! Don’t forget to bring in your used books to the library. Remember for every book you donate, you get a ticket to enter the Used Book Raffle to win lots of prizes. The more books you donate, the greater are your chances of winning fun prizes!
Hey 8th graders!
What do you remember about Ecosystems?
Why do the arrows on the food webs point toward who's doing the eating instead of who's eating what?
Can you name some decomposers?
Can you name the major biomes and the characteristics of each?
How do living things survive in environments?
If you need to review Ecosystems, be sure to attend this Thursday morning's Science SOL Review session with Ms. Raburn at 7:45 in the Library.
Color Your Plate! is the
Cafeteria Contest going on from
Monday April 16- Friday April 20, 2012. The Goal is to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables consumed each day. Currently about 1,750 portions are taken per week, we want to triple that to 5,250 portions per week.
The Rules are as follows:
1. One raffle ticket will be given per transaction to each student (limit 4) who purchases a fruit or vegetable ala carte or with their meal.
2. shift You WILL NOT receive a ticket if you come back and say a ticket was never given to you, so make sure you receive it the first time through.
3. You may enter the raffle more than once however you may only redeem one prize per day.
Drawings will be done daily during each lunch.
Attention 8th grade students! Next Wednesday is our field trip to Tuscarora and Stonebridge for our high school orientation. You were given a permission slip in 8th block. Those MUST BE TURNED IN BY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!! Please get them signed quickly and return them to Mrs. Piper or Ms. Byrne in the House office.
Did you know that April is Autism awareness month. Well to get involved we want you to light it up blue on Tuesday April 17. Wear blue to bring awareness to our community. In addition we will have a school wide walk for each grade level. So keep your eyes out for more information. Remember light it up blue on Tuesday.
Do you love running? Are you interested in running a 5K? Are you looking to get faster for your spring sports? Come join the KLF striders running and cross country team! We practice from 3:30-5 after school on Mondays and Wednesdays, and we train to run local community events. If you're interested, come try us out on Wednesday after spring break or see Ms. Raburn in B12 for more information.
Attention book club members! The book club will meet for a mandatory meeting tomorrow in the library after school. This is the last meeting before the Battle of the Books competition next Thursday, April 19th. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please meet with Mrs. V before the meeting.
Important Ecology Club meeting on Thursday after school. Students will receive information about and permission slips for upcoming Earth Day field trip to the National Conference Center to clean up trash in the woods.
Spring Pictures will be taken during your PE block on April 12 & 13 (this Thursday and Friday). Pre-orders are due at the time your picture is taken. Please give the envelopes to the photographer at the time your picture is taken.
Hey 8th graders!
What do you remember about Ecosystems?
Why do the arrows on the food webs point toward who's doing the eating instead of who's eating what?
Can you name some decomposers?
Can you name the major biomes and the characteristics of each?
How do living things survive in environments?
If you need to review Ecosystems, be sure to attend this Thursday morning's Science SOL Review session with Ms. Raburn at 7:45 in the Library.
On Saturday April 21, 8 of Belmont Ridge's talented 8th graders will be participating in the 3rd Annual Loudoun County Middle Schools Academic Challenge
This year's team is:
Shreya Raavicharla
Athreya Gundamraj
Saurav Pattanayak
Daniel Oh
Chloe How
Maansi Mehta
Parsa Soltani
Evelyn Kang
Alternates:
Yeojin Min
Michael Mace
These students represent some of the dedicated and educated students Belmont Ridge has to offer. This year Belmont Ridge has the best chance yet to bring home the trophy! When you see these students, please wish them luck!
And a special message to the team:
We are going to hold a meeting to prepare ourselves for victory! All members of the Academic Challenge Team, please meet in Mr. Buttrick's room A-11 on Tuesday April 17 at 8am. We will be going over all the information you will need to be successful.
Color Your Plate! is the
Cafeteria Contest going on from
Monday April 16- Friday April 20, 2012. The Goal is to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables consumed each day. Currently about 1,750 portions are taken per week, we want to triple that to 5,250 portions per week.
The Rules are as follows:
1. One raffle ticket will be given per transaction to each student (limit 4) who purchases a fruit or vegetable ala carte or with their meal.
2. You WILL NOT receive a ticket if you come back and say a ticket was never given to you, so make sure you receive it the first time through.
3. You may enter the raffle more than once however you may only redeem one prize per day.
Drawings will be done daily during each lunch shift.
Quick reminder that Belmont Ridge is once again asking our students to PAY it FORWARD by participating in a school wide diaper and wipe drive to benefit homeless children right here in Loudoun County.
Mobile Hope is a full size bus that travels throughout the county bringing HOPE to homeless children in our area, many of these children living in shelters, doubling up and even in their family cars. It is very sad to see a van pull up with several children crammed in the back knowing that this single vehicle is the only place they have to call home, or for the children living in a shelter who have no where to really call home. Mobile Hope is responding to the needs of this very vulnerable population; every child that gets on the bus will get a bag of food for one week, personal hygiene items, coats if needed and a special gift so they know there is always HOPE! Mobile Hope has an urgent need for diapers and wipes right now and we are asking all of our students to 'pay it forward" by bringing in diapers and wipes for these children in need.
Do you love running? Are you interested in running a 5K? Are you looking to get faster for your spring sports? Come join the KLF striders running and cross country team! We practice from 3:30-5 after school on Mondays and Wednesdays, and we train to run local community events. If you're interested, come try us out on Wednesday after spring break or see Ms. Raburn in B12 for more information.
There is a brand new mystery in the library and you have to identify two mystery animals by observing their skulls and working on the clues provided. The last date to complete this mystery is April 20th and this will be the last mystery for this school year.
Spring Pictures will
Important Ecology Club meeting on Thursday after school. Students will receive information about and permission slips for upcoming Earth Day field trip to the National Conference Center to clean up trash in the woods.
There is a brand new mystery in the library and you have to identify two mystery animals by observing their skulls and working on the clues provided. The last date to complete this mystery is April 20th and this will be the last mystery for this school year.
Celebrate the beginning of spring by hiking the trails at Balls Bluff Regional Park with the Ecology Club on Saturday, March 31. Meet at the Balls Bluff parking lot at 9:00 a.m.
Do you love running? Are you interested in running a 5K? Are you looking to get faster for your spring sports? Come join the KLF striders running and cross country team! We practice from 3:30-5 after school on Mondays and Wednesdays, and we train to run local community events. If you're interested, come try us out on Wednesday after spring break or see Ms. Raburn in B12 for more information.
Did you know that your heart beats 30 million times a year without taking a rest!
Also, Physical activity doesn’t just strengthen muscle, it also has been shown to help relieve stress and increase self-esteem.
A happy heart is a healthy heart!!
Thanks to all who participated in the Hoops for Heart activities.
Attention all Relay for Life team members: Please come by B16 and sign up for our bake sale this Friday. We need lots of baked goods and people to sell during lunch. Our next meeting will be next Monday, March 26.
BAKE SALE THIS FRIDAY! All items are 50 cents or $1. Help the Relay for Life team find a cure for cancer!
Celebrate the beginning of spring by hiking the trails at Balls Bluff Regional Park with the Ecology Club on Saturday, March 31. Meet at the Balls Bluff parking lot at 9:00 a.m.
Attention book club members! Don’t forget to turn in your field trip permission forms and to attend the meeting in the library today. If you are unable to attend this meeting, you must meet with Mrs. V before the meeting.
There is a brand new mystery in the library and you have to identify two mystery animals by observing their skulls and working on the clues provided. The last date to complete this mystery is April 20th and this will be the last mystery for this school year.
Do you love running? Are you interested in running a 5K? Are you looking to get faster for your spring sports? Come join the KLF striders running and cross country team! We practice from 3:30-5 after school on Mondays and Wednesdays, and we train to run local community events. If you're interested, come try us out on Wednesday after spring break or see Ms. Raburn in B12 for more information.
8th graders - Can you name all the Kingdoms? Do you remember the rest of the Classification groups? Do you know the parts of an animal cell? What about the plant cell?
Well, this is a reminder that these topics will be reviewed Thursday morning at the Science SOL Review session. Meet at 7:45am in the library with Mr. Kelly and bring any questions you have.
Celebrate the beginning of spring by hiking the trails at Balls Bluff Regional Park with the Ecology Club on Saturday, March 31. Meet at the Balls Bluff parking lot at 9:00 a.m.
TOMORROW is the LAST DAY to turn in your COOKIE DOUGH ORDERS!!!!
Please turn them in to your House Secretary tomorrow morning! Don't forget, if you have sold FIVE OR MORE tubs or boxes of Cookie Dough, you are AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED FOR THE DRAWING to participate in the MONEY GRAB!!!
So please get your orders turned in TOMORROW!!! THURSDAY, MARCH 29TH!!!
Thank you to all who have participated!!!
Attention students! The book fair ends today at 2:00 p.m. It is not too late to come in and make your last minute purchases.
Attention book club members! This is an important announcement. Tomorrow is the last day to turn in your field trip permission form for the Battle of the books competition. Remember, completed permission forms must be turned in order to be able to participate in the competition. There are two meetings left before the competition on April 19th. So please make an effort to attend the meeting tomorrow in the library after school. If you are unable to attend this meeting, you must meet with Mrs. V before the meeting.
Congratulations are extended to both the Belmont Ridge Chamber Choir and to the Belmont Ridge 8th Grade Chorus for both making straight Superior Ratings from all judges at the SOL Middle School Choral Festival this past Saturday.
The judges were so impressed with the students' mature and professional behavior, their great dynamics and balance, their lovely and musical sound, and with the beautiful soloists: Sydney Fox and Emily Snyder. They were amazed at the ability of our 8th grade Chamber Choir accompanist, Noah Moore-Sobel as well. One of the judges left his post and came up on stage to shake his hand.
Thanks for representing Belmont Ridge so well with both your fantastic singing and your wonderful behavior! You certainly made us proud!!!!
Spectrum is selling fun bracelets for a dollar each in the cafeteria. The money raised will be used for charity.
8th graders - Can you name all the Kingdoms? Do you remember the rest of the Classification groups? Do you know the parts of an animal cell? What about the plant cell?
Well, this is a reminder that these topics will be reviewed Thursday morning at the Science SOL Review session. Meet at 7:45am in the library with Mr. Kelly and bring any questions you have.
Attention students! The book fair ends tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. We have restocked the popular items, so don’t miss out on a chance to buy them before they are sold out again!
Spectrum is selling fun bracelets for a dollar each in the cafeteria. The money raised will be used for charity.
Attention students! The book fair ends this Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. We have restocked books and popular items like the u v secret pens, hand pointers and such, so come to the library before they are sold out again. The last shipment of pens and erasers will be here this afternoon. So don’t miss out !
Relay for life will be meeting after school in room B16. See you there!
March 23, 2012 - Today is an "A” Day
Have you been selling your Cookie Dough??? Don't forget that if you sell 5 or more tubs or boxes of cookie dough you will be in the drawing for the Money Grab!!! You will have 30 seconds to grab as much cash as you can!! There will be $250 in the money machine up for GRABS!
You are also helping your school!!! We will be putting this money toward a covered area at Kiss and Go! So sell that cookie dough! Win an opportunity to participate in the money grab AND help improve our school!!!!!! You have one more week to sell cookie dough! When you have sold as much as you can, turn your forms in to your house secretary!
March 22, 2012 - Today is a "B” Day
Attention all Relay for Life team members: Please come by B16 and sign up for our bake sale this Friday. We need lots of baked goods and people to sell during lunch. Our next meeting will be next Monday, March 26.
BAKE SALE THIS FRIDAY! All items are 50 cents or $1. Help the Relay for Life team find a cure for cancer!
Here is your heart healthy fact of the day from The American Heart Association:
Physical activity doesn’t just strengthen muscle, it also has been shown to help relieve stress and increase self-esteem.
Attention heart healthy Riverhawk Hoopsters. There is only 1 more week to get your team together for the Hoops for Heart basketball tournament during your PE class. See any PE teacher for a roster and information!!
Have a heart healthy day!
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Attention all Relay for Life team members: Please come by B16 and sign up for our bake sale this Friday. We need lots of baked goods and people to sell during lunch. Our next meeting will be next Monday, March 26.
BAKE SALE THIS FRIDAY! All items are 50 cents or $1. Help the Relay for Life team find a cure for cancer!
Here is your heart healthy tip from The American Heart Association: A 12 ounce can of soda has about 8 teaspoons of sugar and not a single nutrient you need to stay healthy! Instead, try drinking fat-free or low-fat milk or water to quench your thirst
Jump into the day with a smile on your face!
March 20, 2012 - Today is a "B” Day
Attention Book Club members! There will be no book club meeting this week. Also, please remember to bring your completed field trip permission forms to the library.
Belmont Ridge Relay For Life Team will have it's next meeting on Monday, March 19, in room B16. Anyone interested in raising money to help find a cure for Cancer is welcome.
Belmont Ridge Relay For Life Team will have it's next meeting on Monday, March 19, in room B16. Anyone interested in raising money to help find a cure for Cancer is welcome.
Attention students! Don’t forget to bring in your used books to the library. Remember for every book you donate, you get a ticket to enter the Used Book Raffle to win lots of prizes. The more books you donate, the greater are your chances of winning fun prizes!
There is a brand new mystery in the library and you have to identify two mystery animals by observing their skulls and working on the clues provided. The last date to complete this mystery is April 20th and this will be the last mystery for this school year.
Attention everyone! The 9th annual book fair starts this Monday, March 19th. Don’t forget to bring your money with you to shop at the fair and support your library!
The application due date for 8th grade students applying to CAMPUS is this coming Monday, March 19th.
Any 8th grade student who has not yet completed a course selection form for next year, needs to see Mr. White to schedule a time to do so.
The cafeteria will now be serving New Pepperoni stuffed crust pizza every Friday.
Here is your heart healthy fun facts of the day from The American Heart Association:
Did you know that aerobic exercise increases heart rate and flow of oxygen rich blood to muscles. This includes activities such as brisk walking, and jogging, that if done regularly can build endurance and burn calories!
Also, Did you know that your heart beats 30 million times a year without taking a rest!
A happy heart is a healthy heart!!
Love your heart, because it loves you!
March 15, 2012 - Today is an "A” Day
The book club will meet in the library after school today. If you are unable to attend this meeting, you must meet with Mrs. V before the meeting.
Attention students! The librarian from the public library will be here during the 6th and 7th grade lunch blocks to demonstrate how to access free electronic books through the Loudoun County Public Library to download onto your e-readers.
Attention 8th grade student who attend the field trip to the NCC. Please return your permission slips for the Business Partnership Breakfast by this Friday, March 2. Permission slips can be brought to the House A office. See Ms. Byrne if you have any questions.
Attention everyone! The 9th annual book fair starts this Monday, March 19th. Don’t forget to bring your money with you to shop at the fair and support your library!
Congratulations to the 8th grade band on their Superior Rating at VBODA District 16 MS Band Assessment (SOL) on Saturday, March 10!!! They represented our school and music department with the upmost professionalism.
The application due date for 8th grade students applying to CAMPUS is this coming Monday, March 19th.
Any 8th grade student who has not yet completed a course selection form for next year, needs to see Mr. White to schedule a time to do so.
The cafeteria will now be serving New Pepperoni stuffed crust pizza every Friday.
Ecology Club Meeting this afternoon after school in Mr. Stockton's room. We will talk more about our upcoming hike and Earth Day activities. See you there.
Attention book club members! We will meet tomorrow in the library after school. If you are unable to attend this meeting, you must meet with Mrs. V before the meeting.
Attention students! If you own a kindle, a nook or any kind of e-reader, and would like to learn how to access free electronic books through the Loudoun County Public Library to download, stop by the library during your lunch block this afternoon. The librarian from the public library will be here during the lunch blocks to demonstrate.
Attention 8th grade guitarists and their block 5 teachers: Students attending today's guitar field trip should be excused from class at 9:10 a.m. and meet in the lobby by the auditorium and the front office.
Hey, heart healthy students of Belmont Ridge. Did you know that people who are physically fit, like athletes, have hearts that can pump about three times more blood than someone who isn’t in shape! This is because regular physical activity increases the size and power of the heart muscles.
Knowledge is power, tell someone about this heart healthy fact of the day.
Also, start planning your grade level, block time, Hoops for Heart basketball teams. Games will be played on March 29th and 30th.
Belmont Ridge Relay For Life Team will have its next meeting on Monday, March 19, in room B16. Anyone interested in raising money to help find a cure for Cancer is welcome.
There is a brand new mystery in the library and it is about two mystery animals. Show the bobcat skull picture. This is the skull of the first mystery animal and this animal belongs to the cat family. It lives in the Northern American regions, mostly in wooded areas, as well as semi-desert, urban edge, forest edges, and swampland environments. Show the beaver skull picture. This is the skull of the second mystery animal. It belongs to the rodent family and can be found in North America, Europe and Asia. It is a semi-aquatic animal and likes to live near water. Come into the library to solve this new mystery.
Congratulations to Logan Maged from 6th grade! You have won the second library mystery candy drawing. Your prize is waiting for you in the library. The names of the mystery winners have been posted in the library.
Attention students! If you would like to learn how to access free electronic books through the Loudoun County Public Library, and how to download them onto your e-readers, then stop by the library during your lunch block tomorrow. The librarian from the public library will be here during the lunch blocks to demonstrate.
Due to 8th grade SOL testing the lunch shifts on Tuesday and Wednesday will be the following:
- 8th grade - 11:57-12:27
- 7th grade - 12:37-1:07
- 6th grade - 1:23-1:53
Attention Riverhawks: It’s March Madness Time, and you know what that means! It’s time to get your team together for the 4th Annual Hoops for Heart basketball Tournament. Listen up during your PE classes today and tomorrow for information on how to participate and support Hoops for Heart and the American Heart Association!
Mr. Schear is super proud of the Advanced Orchestra. They received Superior Ratings on Saturday playing Grade 4 Music. This is quite an accomplishment for the students and they should be proud of their hard work!
Attention mystery solvers! Today is the last day to complete the library mystery!
Attention students! Don’t forget to bring in your used books to the library. Remember for every book you donate, you get a ticket to enter the Used Book Raffle to win lots of prizes. The more books you donate, the greater are your chances of winning fun prizes!
What's coming up Tonight? Leprechauns, leprechauns, and more leprechauns! They'll be at the St. Patrick's Day Over the Rainbow Dance this evening! There will be food, drinks, and awesome-ness! All you have to do is wear green and bring $5 for the best St. Patrick's Day Tonight!
Attention mystery solvers! Tomorrow is the last day to complete the library mystery!
What's coming up on March 9th? Leprechauns, leprechauns, and more leprechauns! They'll be at the St. Patrick's Day Over the Rainbow Dance this Friday March 9th! There will be food, drinks, and awesome-ness! All you have to do is wear green and bring $5 for the best St. Patrick's Day ever this Friday!
March 7, 2012 - Today is an "A” Day
What's coming up on March 9th? Leprechauns, leprechauns, and more leprechauns! They'll be at the St. Patrick's Day Over the Rainbow Dance this Friday March 9th! There will be food, drinks, and awesome-ness! All you have to do is wear green and bring $5 for the best St. Patrick's Day ever Friday!
Are you ready to answer the SOL questions about DNA and Genetics? Do you know what a dominant gene or recessive gene is? The next 8th grade SOL review session is Thursday morning at 7:45 in the library with Mrs. Renaghan. If you aren't able to attend, make sure you have reviewed the Genetics and DNA Packet you received in Resource!
We look forward to celebrating Belmont's many cultures with you tomorrow night, March 7th, beginning at 7pm. The evening will feature performances from our very talented student musicians, foreign language department, cultural dances, international songs, martial arts and even a sneak peak of Seussical! We invite you to enjoy bite size samples of food from around the globe at our cultural tasting event and be dazzled by international attire as our students and staff strut their cultural best across the runway at the fashion show. A special treat for all will be the MC talents of our very own Mr Flynn, Mr Pitts and Mr McGuire!
Attention mystery solvers! Only four days remain to complete the library mystery. Don’t miss out on a chance to win some fun prizes and enter your name into the lucky draw for candy.
Attention all students registered for the National Spanish Exam!
The first National Spanish Exam Review session will be on Thursday, March 8, at 7:30 AM in Computer lab 2
What's coming up on March 9th? Leprechauns, leprechauns, and more leprechauns! They'll be at the St. Patrick's Day over the Rainbow Dance next Friday March 9th! There will be food, drinks, and awesome-ness! All you have to do is wear green and bring $5 for the best St. Patrick's Day ever next Friday!
Attention 8th graders:
Are you ready to answer the SOL questions about DNA and Genetics? Do you know what a dominant gene or recessive gene is? The next 8th grade SOL review session is Thursday morning at 7:45 in the library with Mrs. Renaghan. If you aren't able to attend, make sure you have reviewed the Genetics and DNA Packet you received in Resource!
Attention: Anyone who wants to help others have more birthdays, please join us on Monday, March 5th in B16 from 3:30 to 4:30 for Relay for Life. This will be Belmont Ridges fifth year in the battle to find a cure for cancer. Won't you join us?
LightsCameraAction Class members, please report to C1 during 6th grade lunch today for your video viewing. Bring your lunch.
Attention mystery solvers! This is the last week to complete the library mystery. Only fully completed activity sheets will be considered for prizes. So come in to complete your activity sheets and win some fun prizes and enter your name into the lucky draw for candy.
Lights Camera Action Class members, please report to C1 during 6th grade lunch on Monday, March 5th for your video viewing. Bring your lunch.
What's coming up on March 9th? Leprechauns, leprechauns, and more leprechauns! They'll be at the St. Patrick's Day Over the Rainbow Dance next Friday March 9th! There will be food, drinks, and awesome-ness! All you have to do is wear green and bring $5 for the best St. Patrick's Day ever next Friday!
Did you know that saving soda tabs can help sick children's families? Ronald McDonald House collects soda tabs and the money raised from recycling goes to supply housing to parents while their child is in the hospital. If you would like to participate, bring your saved tabs to Mrs. Robertson in House A.
Attention students! Bring in your used books and enter the raffle to win fun prizes!
Any 8th grade student who has not yet completed a Course Selection Form should make an appointment with Mr. White to do so as soon as possible.
Also, any 8th grade student who is interested in being a part of the CAMPUS program during 9th grade should see Mr. White for the application packet.
LightsCameraAction Class members, please report to C1 during 6th grade lunch on Monday, March 5th for your video viewing. Bring your lunch.
