Food Drive Results!

2,620!

YES, A TOTAL of 2,620 items were collected last week for the Bells Ferry Foundation food drive supporting the Alive Ministries' Save It Forward Campaign!  

THANK YOU!

We are so touched by the generosity of our Bells Ferry Families and community.  What an amazing Success that greatly surpassed our collections goal!  These items will help a multitude of families and children here in Cobb County through Alive Ministries.   

"Alive Ministries' mission is to eliminate hunger for at risk students in local schools so that they may have a greater opportunity to succeed in school and life."

2,620 Items 

=

40 Cases

Loaded and Ready for Delivery!

All contributions make a difference!  

 THANK YOU for making this project a success for our school!

Announcing...

Our Second Annual Silent Auction winning bids!

Thank you for your support, and congratulations to all of our winners!

Winners also will be notified by email.  
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at bellsferryfoundation@gmail.com.

New Items Added to Silent Auction!

We have some wonderful new items up for bid, including a hotel stay, after school programs, a holiday wreath, a chess set, and even a chance to host Bandit News!

Check them out, HERE!

And then send in your bid form before bidding ends tomorrow. 

HAPPY BIDDING!

Second Annual Silent Auction Begins

Looking for a unique holiday gift?  Give the gift of an experience your child won’t forget!

The funds raised will benefit the Bells Ferry Foundation and our goal to provide iPads to Bells Ferry Elementary teachers for classroom instructional use.  All items have been generously donated by your teachers and community, and all proceeds from the auction will go directly into our classrooms.

HOW IT WORKS:

• Bidding begins TODAY, browse OUR OFFERINGS.
• Submit your sealed bid by returning THIS FORM to school. 
• Be sure it is your best and final offer!   We are unable to notify you if you are outbid.
• DO NOT send any money in with your bid – payment will be after winning bidders are announced.
• In the event of a tie, the bid submitted and processed first (by time/date received) will be the winner. 
• Bid early for your best chance of winning! There is a labeled black box in the lobby – all bids go in the Auction Box!
• All bidding will be done in whole dollar amounts (for example: to raise a $20 bid, you must bid at least $21 not $20.50)

The number of bids on each item will be revealed during Thanksgiving Lunches, November 18^th – 20^th. 

Volunteers will be available during that time (in the front lobby of the school) to assist you with your sealed bidding submissions.  There will also be a few surprise items up for bid at the bidding table, so be sure to stop by!

BIDDING CLOSES AT 2:00PM, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20^th

Winners will be notified by email, over Thanksgiving Holiday Break.  (Payment electronically/credit card or by check) MUST be received by December 7^th.  If you have any questions, please contact us at bellsferryfoundation@gmail.com.  Thanks for bidding!

Pre-Order School Supply Kits for 2014-2015!

This school year may be over, but it is never too early to start thinking about next year!  SCHOOL SUPPLIES, the first thing we are asked to bring Back to School!  Save yourself the time and the stress of school supply shopping. No more traveling to three different stores for all your supplies, do it all in 5 minutes online! This year we have partnered with Schoolkidz (a Staples Company) to provide School Supply Kits tailored to each grade.  The kits are stocked with the items specifically requested by our Bells Ferry Teachers at the beginning of the year and are exactly what you will be looking for at our local stores in July & August.  This service is for your convenience and to ensure our teachers the exact products they want for their students.   Pre-Ordered kits will be ready for pick-up at Meet & Greet! (date yet to be determined). This is NOT a fundraiser – total cost goes to school supplies for your Bells Ferry student!   If you dread school supply shopping, this service is for you!   Please see the School Supply Kit Order Form and Instructions BELOW.   An original order form will be mailed with end of year report cards~May 30th. Orders must be placed by June 13th! http://www.shopttkits.com Account #:  84169

Spring Fever?

Pre-Order your SPRING Hanging Baskets!

 

SPRING is HERE and we are pleased to offer a greater selection of Spring Hanging Baskets this year!  These florist quality hanging baskets are locally grown, right here in Cobb County, and will be delivered direct from the local nursery.  This is the same local nursery who provided the big, beautiful poinsettias in December.  There are two types of baskets being offered, BLOOMING (flowering) and FOLIAGE (greenery) baskets.

BLOOMING (10”) Hanging Basket selections ($10 each):

10” Petunia       
10” Verbena
10” Geranium
10” Lantana
10” Fushia                               
10” Scaveola
10” New Guinea

BLOOMING (14”) Hanging Basket selections ($20 each):

14” Wire Cocoa Basket

FOLIAGE (10”) Hanging Basket selections ($10 each):

10” Spider Basket      
10” Purple Wandering Jew Basket
10” Variegated Swedish Ivy                   
10” White Wandering Jew Basket
10” Bridal Veil Basket                              
10” Bolivian Jew Basket
10” Green or Variegated Swedish Ivy

The perfect way to start the season! These baskets would also make a great gift ~ for family (Mother’s and Grandmother’s), Spring Holiday(s), hostess gifts, or even clients.

Please return a completed ORDER FORM (sent home with your student) in a sealed envelope, ATTN: Bells Ferry Foundation to the school safe in the front hall by FRIDAY, MARCH 28th, 2014.

 

ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT:

1. CASH (Exact Dollar Amount - no change will be given)

2. CHECK made payable to:  BELLS FERRY FOUNDATION.

3. ONLINE Payment (no fees apply), please go to:
   https://ssl.4agoodcause.com/cobb/donation1.aspx?id=1&fundid=120

   1. The “GIFT AMOUNT” will be “Other” = the total of the hanging baskets being purchased

   2. “Gift Frequency” = One-Time

   3. “Gift Designation” = Using the drop down menu, scroll all the way to the bottom of the list where “LOCAL SCHOOL FUNDS” are listed.In alphabetical order you will see Bells Ferry ES Flower Sales. Select this option for Gift Designation.

   4. “Student Designation” = please leave blank

   5. “Tribute Gift” = please leave blank

   6. “Billing Information” = please complete each field, this section is SECURE

   7. When complete, please click “Donate Now”.

   8. Please include the confirmation number or print your receipt and include with your order when returning to the school.

 

All hanging baskets will be delivered to Bells Ferry Elementary around APRIL 15^th, weather permitting. The contact information you provide on the order form will be used to notify you as to when you will need to pick-up your hanging baskets at school; please be sure to include your e-mail address.

 

QUESTIONS?
NEED AN ORDER FORM?

Please e-mail info@bellsferryfoundation.com

HAPPY SPRING!

The FUN RUN is THIS FRIDAY!

Here is the schedule by grade:

10:30-11:15 - 2nd & 3rd Grade
11:45-12:30 - Kindergarten & 1st Grade
12:45-1:30 - 4th and 5th Grade

Should there be a need to change the schedule due to weather, please check here, or on Facebook.

We hope to see you, your family, and friends on Friday to help cheer on our students as they make their way around the Fun Run Track!

Thank you for your continued support of the Bells Ferry Foundation!