Panther Tails
A Newsletter from Bel Air Middle School - September 21, 2023
Panther Prowl Fundraiser is Now Open!
BAMS PTA will be holding a Panther Prowl 1-mile run during school on October 19 (rain date October 27) as a fundraiser. Students can collect sponsorships and donations now through October 17. Funds raised will go toward student programs, student planners, new AV equipment so more events can be hosted at BAMS, teacher and staff appreciation, and more!
How to participate in the fundraiser
1. Click here to set up your personalized pledge page
click the blue "Sign Up" button then the blue "Add to Cart" button, then the blue "Check out now" button.
2. Share your link with friends, family, neighbors, etc. to collect donations online
How to earn prizes
- Raise $50 to earn a Panther Prowl T-Shirt
- Raise $100 to earn an entry into a drawing for a $100 gift card to Best Buy
- Raise $175 to earn an entry into a drawing for an iPad
- Top earning homeroom in each grade will receive a donut party
- Top earning student in each grade will be invited to a pizza party with Dr. Wickman and can invite a friend
Build school spirit at the Panther Prowl
The Panther Prowl isn't just a fundraiser. It's also a chance to build a sense of belonging and community at our school. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend the race! Plus each BAMS team will select a theme for race day and share it with families. Students can come to school dressed in their theme & show off their school spirit during the race. The Golden Sneaker Award will be given to the team with the best school spirit during the event!
Become a Corporate Sponsor of the Panther Prowl
Do you own or work for a local business? Become a sponsor of the Panther Prowl! Corporate sponsors get their name or logo on our race t-shirt, plus a shout out at the event and in the school communications, depending on your sponsorship level. The deadline to submit payment and your logo is October 2. Download the sponsor form here.
Questions? Contact BAMS PTA at belairmiddlepta@gmail.com
BAMS Class of 2024 Spirit Wear on Sale
Join BAMS PTA by September 23 for a chance to win a spirit wear prize pack!
Reminder to join the PTA by September 23 to be entered in a drawing for a spirit wear prize pack worth over $75! Join online at https://bams-pta.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Membership or download a membership form from the school website at https://bams.ss18.sharpschool.com/for_parents/ptsa/b_a_m_s_p_t_a_membership_form and return it to school by September 23.
Picking up Your Student Early? ...Parking Reminder
When possible, please send your child in with a note if you know they are being picked up early so that we may issue them a pass in advance and speed up the process.
If you have any questions please call us at 410-638-4140
PTA Spirit Wear Sale Is Still Open
You can order items through the online store at https://stores.inksoft.com/BEL257/shop/home. The deadline to order is Sept. 25. Online orders will be delivered in late October or early November to students in homeroom.
HCPS Parent Academies Announced
In partnership with ParentGuidance.org and several other organizations, Parent Academy will be hosting monthly Wellness Wednesday Lunch & Learn events virtually during the 2023-24 school year. These events are open to everyone, are free, and are during the 12:00-1:00 lunch hour via Zoom. The upcoming events will be advertised in our new Parent Connection newsletter, on our redesigned Parent Academy webpage (currently under construction – coming soon!), and on the Parent Academy Facebook page.