Bel Air News

This is a reminder that there will be no school for students from Monday, December 22nd through Friday, January 2nd, for the winter break. School will resume on Monday, January 5th

Monday - January 5th

- school in session

Tuesday - January 6th

- school in session

Wednesday - January 7th

- school in session

- Broadway Bound! Afterschool Theater Class - 3:20-4:20pm

Thursday - January 8th

- school in session

Friday - January 9th

- school in session

Need to know upcoming days off? Check the school calendar here 2025-2026 School calendar

Bel Air PTA coordinated meals, treats, and snacks to show appreciation for staff this past week.

New this year, we received generous sponsorships from the following businesses:

Roof of the World Realty, Kalsang Kyoh https://www.roofoftheworldrealty.com/

Sponsored Treats on Wednesday

Silver Lake Smile https://www.silverlakesmile.com/

Sponsored Lunch on Thursday

Luxury Nails New Brighton http://luxurynailsnewbrighton.com/

Sponsored Grab & Go Snacks on Friday

Thank you to PTA members for coordinating and to our wonderful community for your support and donations.

The Deans are in need of mitten and glove donations for recess. If you have any new or gently used items you would like to donate, please drop them off in the office.

Thank you

Is your student missing something? Please have your student check the Bel Air Lost and Found, to see if you they can find what they lost.

Parents can come before or after school, between 7:30 and 8:10am or after 3:15pm, to look for lost items.

It’s important to know, in accordance with the law, our enrollment processes cannot ask for, and we cannot maintain, records regarding any family member’s immigration status. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, personal information about any student and their family is protected and cannot be shared without parental consent. In addition, if anyone comes to our schools attempting to access students, they will not be given access to individuals without parent or guardian consent.

Coming for lunch? Volunteering in the classroom or for a field trip? We have a new check-in process at Bel Air!

- If you are entering the building, for any reason, you will need to have your ID to sign in on on new visitor system. There are two kiosks in the front office where you will scan your license and then a badge will print out at the front desk and will be handed to you by one of the office staff.

Also, please remember if you are volunteering for anything you will need to fill out a background check (you will need to fill out both the Volunteer Background Check and the Guidelines and Applications Form and submit a copy of your drivers license). Background checks are now done every year and are good until the last day of the current school year.

If you have any questions, contact the Bel Air Office

Starting on 1/21, there will be a 4th and 5th grade choir rehearsing, after school, on Wednesdays!

You can register your 4th or 5th grader through Mounds View Community Education. Cost to participate is $104 with financial assitance available. Click here to register

Please remember:

• Parents and students should not walk through the buses during student drop-off or pick-up.

Thank you for helping keep our students safe.

The weather is changing quickly. To make sure that students are prepared, please have them bring a jacket, hat, mittens or gloves, snow pants and boots to school, every day, for recess.

Also, please remember to...

Bel Air staff uses Talking Points to communicate with families for a variety for reasons including, absence notifications, teacher communications and messages from the nurse regarding students who are ill or injured. Please be aware that if you are using the Talking Points App you will only receive messages through the app (you will not receive text messages). If you prefer to use the app, you must have notifications turned on to receive messages. If you prefer receiving text messges you need to delete the Talking Points App to start receiving texts.

If you have any questions, please contact the Bel Air Office.

As we move into the winter months, here are a few reminders about what to expect during inclement weather.

Bel Air has an opening for a recess/lunchroom para. This shift is 2 hours a day, on student contact days only.

For more information or to apply, click here and scroll down to : Non-Contract Supervisory Paraeducator for Bel Air

You can now access your student's MCA test results in ParentVUE. Please use the graphic below to see how you can access your student's results.

Your student's pictures are ready to view and purchase. Please use the event code below to place your order.

View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

• BEL AIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Event Code: FE189425
• Also Needed: Student ID# (can be found in your ParentVUE account)

Please note: If your student had pictures taken on retake day, October 9th, they will available to view in about a week.

Our yearbooks will be ordered through Lifetouch, again this year, and are now available to purchase.

If you would like to order a yearbook, please use the following information to place your order:

Go to:

ybpay.lifetouch.com

School ID #1502326

$16.00

The focus of Mounds View Public Schools is ensuring that each student experiences access, opportunities and achievement in a safe and welcoming learning environment. As a District, we are committed to meeting the needs of each of our students and providing the necessary programs, services and support that help them succeed. Just a few examples include the Career Pathways Program, the Early College Program and the Equity Promise.

Residents of Mounds View Public Schools may apply to attend a school other than their home-assigned school as space is available. Applications will be accepted starting December 1st, with a submission deadline of January 15 of the winter before your child would begin See our website for more information on district transfers.

2025-2026 Bel Air Elementary Parent Handbook

Link here

Riding the Bus and Food/Drink

While riding the bus, students are expected to keep all food and drink in their backpacks. This expectation prevents choking incidents, exposure to life-threatening allergens, and promotes bus sanitation.

Building Security Procedures

A visitor screening system helps track visitors and volunteers at each school, providing a safe and monitored environment for students and staff. When parents come to pickup their child(ren), or visitors check in, they will be asked to present a valid state issued ID for entering into the system.

Phone Numbers/Staff Directory

Staff phone numbers and email addresses are available on the Bel Air Website at: Bel Air Staff. To reach a teacher via email: firstname.lastname@mvpschools.