Bellamy Elementary School

COZY UP AND GRAB A BOOK 📚❄️ We are excited to announce the Superintendent's Winter Break Reading Challenge! Students in PreK-12 are encouraged to dive into their favorite stories this upcoming break and log every minute they read.

From December 19 through January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started). The schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 toward library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.

Let's #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!

"It's just nice to meet another human who shares my affinity for elf culture." Our staff is getting in the holiday spirit dressing up as elves bringing a little North Pole energy to the school 🥰 A great big shout out to our Principal Dr. Toscani and our Assistant Principal Mrs. Swanson for always going the extra mile to put a smile on our Bobcats faces!!

Good morning, Bobcat families. The Holidays are near, and as a special service, our school is hosting a Lil' Shopper's Shoppe. Our students will have the opportunity to pick out their own inexpensive, high-quality gifts for family and friends 😁Flyers with more information will be coming home in the next few days.

It's Testing Time! Next week we have Math FAST testing 😁Friday will be Math STAR testing for K-2 starting at 8am.

It's Testing Time! Check out the STAR Testing schedule below 😁

A new week brings a new 7 Mindsets lesson. Today we began exploring the "We Are Connected" unit, which focuses on understanding our relationships with others and building meaningful connections within our classroom community. Students will discover how their actions and choices impact those around them while developing empathy and collaborative skills.

It's Testing Time! Next week we have reading FAST testing 😁

What a day to remember! 🌟 Our Great American Teach-In yesterday was absolutely amazing! Students got to explore so many fascinating careers - from compassionate patient care professionals to weather-predicting meteorologists ☁️🌡️. They were wowed by the gymnastic coach's incredible skills 🤸‍♀️ and couldn't stop talking about the scaly visitors from Hexxuss Reptile Rescue 🐍. The excitement in their eyes as they discovered new possibilities was priceless! So many wonderful presenters shared their time and talents with our curious learners. A huge thank you to everyone who made this special day of learning and inspiration possible! ✨And an even bigger thank you to our amazing Guidance Counselor Mr. Shaw for organizing such and incredible day.

We want to hear from you😃Have you seen a staff member lead with HEART? Honesty, Effort, Achievement, Respect, and Teamwork! Tell us the staff member's name and what you saw by scanning the QR code below and we will give them the recognition they deserve! Thank you for your participation 🤩

1st and 2nd grade architects at work on a new challenge building the tallest (sturdy) tower using only cups and craft sticks. So many interesting designs 🤔 Failures = learning and improving, working together for the WIN!

Our little scientists were making predictions today! 🍂 What happens when we press leaves into dough? The kindergarteners had some fascinating theories! 🤔 They pressed, observed, and discovered the beautiful patterns and textures that nature creates. Their leaf imprints turned out amazing - each one unique just like our students!

Our 3rd graders explored the power of connections! 🌟 During our Seven Mindsets lesson, we discovered how we're all connected and why positive relationships matter so much. Students shared examples of their own important connections and brainstormed ways to strengthen them. 🤝 It's amazing to see them understand that our relationships truly shape our happiness and success!

#GrowingTogether #PositiveConnections

What a heartwarming Veterans Day celebration we had on Friday! Our special breakfast honored those who served, with the incredible Bellamy Bobcat choir and Mrs. Shephard delivering a performance that left everyone speechless! 🎵 The students and staff showed such wonderful support, creating a truly meaningful experience for our veterans. These moments of gratitude and respect are what make our school community so special! 🌟

Our Bobcats showed their patriotic spirit! They honored our brave veterans by placing flags around the school grounds and flagpole. The colorful display was their way of saying "thank you" to those who served our country. The students took such pride in their work, carefully positioning each flag with respect and care. It was heartwarming to see them understand the importance of gratitude for our veterans' sacrifice.

There will be no classes on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸
Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12.

Enjoy the day as we honor and remember all who have served! ❤️🤍💙

Our little VPK Bobcats are turning mealtime into creative time! 🐛 They crafted adorable food caterpillars while learning about healthy eating habits. They discovered that nutritious food can be fun and playful too. This hands-on activity helped them understand food groups while developing fine motor skills. Who knew learning about nutrition could be this delightful? 🥕🍎

Any Bellamy families in need of food support: please know that there are always community resources available! Reach out anytime to our School Social Worker for more info. ☎️ 813-872-5387.

Our little mathematicians made a round discovery! 🎃 Kindergarteners explored shapes and learned that pumpkins are spheres without any vertices - no pointy corners to be found! They used their observational superpowers to identify different properties of shapes all around us! 🔍✨

Throughout Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, we celebrate the cultures, traditions, and lasting contributions of Native peoples across the United States.

Join us as we honor their stories and recognize the voices that continue to shape and strengthen our communities.

🇺🇸 November is National Veterans and Military Families Month!

We thank the brave service members and their families, including the 4,000 military-connected families in Hillsborough County Public Schools. Your dedication and sacrifices inspire our school community!