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The Vision for the Marblehead Lower Elementary Schools has been prepared collegially, as a draft work. This Vision has now been reviewed by our staff (Faculty Council), as well as our Site-based Management Team, so that the unique Vision of each school can be incorporated into our draft. Vision for the Bell Elementary School The Marblehead Lower Elementary Schools (PK-3) share a vision and goals, reflecting the policies and direction of the Marblehead Public Schools. We share a unity of purpose and a consensus on values, and balance that with the unique needs and values of each neighborhood school. Our shared values include curriculum guidelines that have a positive impact on the progress of students. Based on a model of collegiality and collaboration, we strive to balance a consistency of practice and the unique needs and values of the neighborhood schools, for the purpose of educating the whole child. *Shared Guiding Beliefs* We believe in the blending of diverse talents of students, educators, parents, and the community of partners working together for the education of all learners. We believe students reach their full potential through high expectations, application of various learning styles, and being actively engaged in the learning process. We believe students have a civic responsibility to become responsible citizens by respecting the feelings, rights and properties of others, and celebrating the diversity of others by working within our shared beliefs and values. We believe students receive a strong foundation of continuous learning by being actively involved in solving problems demonstrating critical thinking skills, and producing quality work through cooperative learning skills and responsibility. We believe quality assessment is necessary to evaluate students’ understanding, teacher effectiveness, and future plans. Additional Guiding Belief at Bell We believe that a diverse academic and cultural population enriches the educational and social experience for all members of our school community.
Walking School Bus HOW DOES IT WORK? The neighborhood children walk to school with a few designated parents. As you walk together along your route, you pick up other children. We would have designated “stations”, convenient to the majority of children interested in walking to School: Village Street (Animal Shelter parking lot), Pleasant Street (Old Sundance School parking lot), Westshore Drive (corner intersecting with Shorewood Road). We can add more sites depending on interest and parent involvement. HOW OFTEN WILL THE BUS RUN? Every Friday morning for MAY and JUNE. Meet at the “Stations” at 7:40am . Starting Friday May 2^nd. Weather permitting, of course. REQUIREMENT: Getting to the stations on time. If you are interested in joining, please fill out the information below and send it into the school in an envelope marked “Walking School Bus” Contacts: Kelley Braun (Kelley_Braun@yahoo.com) 781-990-3506 - Cell: 617-784-3502 EuRim Chun (echun@bellatlantic.net) 781-639-9881 * Please read the poem written by Elina Fisher who is a student at Village School for reasons why the Walking School Bus is important!! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Childs Name: ____________________ Phone: __________________ Parents Name: ____________________ email: ____________________ Address: _________________________ Signature of Child: ___________________ ___ Yes! I am interested in walking to school. Parent involvement: Yes ( )_ NO (_ ) but my child is interested. Bell School’s GREEN Bus** By Elina Fisher Bell School is starting a walking school bus, to make the world more green. So come and join us, And ride the new GREEN bus! If you walk to school everyday, You’re helping in a positive way. You’re keeping the planet green, while staying healthy and lean. Carpooling is okay. But walking in the sun, is definitely the way! Walking, biking, running, skateboarding, too, Help the world get back into a healthy groove. So let’s have some fun and ride the Bell School walking GREEN bus! It’s one way each of us can make a difference, to keep our community green, and help our beautiful planet stay clean. Now, doesn’t that make a lot of sense?
To contact Mrs. Louisos, please email her at: louisos.gayle@marbleheadschools.org	To contact me, email me at: medeiros.steve@marbleheadschools.org
Bell Welcomes Mrs. Louisos After many interviews, Mrs. Ellis' position has been filled. Gayle Louisos will be my new assistant taking over completely for Mrs. Ellis on January 14. Mrs. Louisos has a tremendous background, that made her the only candidate that met the high standard that Mrs. Ellis has maintained for the past 25 years. It is with mixed feelings that I bid farewell to Mrs. Ellis, who has been a fantastic assistant to me and to Bob Farrell before me. I am glad to see a friend finally have the opportunity to retire. But, Mrs. Ellis is part of this institution, and my only assistant these past 7 years. She has become a friend, as well as a colleague, and we will all miss her.