10/11/2026
10/11/26
Good evening CC Bell Families,
I hope that everyone has been safe throughout the weekend.
Information from the Central Office:
As you know, video cameras are used in common areas throughout our school to help support the safety and security of our students and staff. On October 1, 2026, the Board of Education adopted Policy 7325, "Video and Audio Recording by Employees," to formally establish guidelines for these systems. The policy does not change how our cameras are used, rather it provides a clear framework for their continued use. We appreciate your partnership in maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for all.
Information from our school counselor, Mrs. Amanda Herbert:
We would like to send a reminder that the personal safety lessons delivered by Mountain Child Advocacy Center will occur during the week of October 19th. You should have recently received a letter containing more information about their visit. If you would like more information about the content of their program, please feel free to reach out to our school counselor, Amanda Herbert , or to the personal safety educators directly using the contact details that were provided in their letter. If you would prefer that your child does not participate in the lessons, please sign the opt-out portion of the letter and return it to school or contact Mr. Fusco [email protected].
It is our school district tradition to support Eblen Charities each October which add fall color to our hallways through the purchase $1/paper pumpkins and Friday spirit days to our October all the while supporting a community non-profit organization that helps many families across Buncombe County.
For Friday, 10/16: Team Spirit Day - Reynolds High School, Bell, community league, college, or NFL team spirit day
ACRHS Principal Alexander has invited the Reynolds District Schools to participate in the Homecoming Spirit by wearing Green/Gold colors on Friday, 10/16.
Attached is information about our annual PTO Fall Dance, and for this year coined the “Glow Dance” with this school year planned for Friday night, October 23rd from 6-8PM. This event is a school tradition, a great opportunity for parents/guardians to get to know one another as the students enjoy supervised social time together. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Also attached October Newsletter from our PTO for upcoming planned events.
Many parents/guardians have asked about ways to support our school and we are thankful. We maintain an Amazon Wishlist with specific items that our school teachers and staff have requested. We are greatly appreciative of the support of providing instructional resources for our school.
This Week at CC Bell:
Monday, 10/12
*Sewing Club II - 2:30-4PM with Mrs. Bridges
*October PTO Meeting – 6PM (in-person meeting in the Media Center – if you would like to attend via Google Meet please email [email protected]
Tuesday, 10/13
*Jump Rope Club – 7:30-7:55AM with Mrs. Luchinina & Mrs. Asmith
*Latino Club - 2:30-4PM with Ms. Martinez & Mrs. Brown
Wednesday, 10/14
*Sewing Club I - 2:30-3:45 with Mrs. Bridges
Thursday, 10/15
*Jump Rope Club – 7:30-7:55AM with Mrs. Luchinina & Mrs. Asmith
*4th Grade Field Trip to Emerald Village Mine
Friday, 10/16
*History Club 1st Meeting with Mr. Fusco – 7-7:40AM
*Battle of the Books Club – Mrs. Brown – 7:30-8AM
*5th Grade Field Trip to Cherokee (8AM-5PM) – important to be on time/and know returning after school -5PM
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Lunch Menu for this Week:
Monday: crispy chicken nuggets or grilled cheese sandwich
Tuesday: southwest chicken burritos or mozzarella sticks
Wednesday: cheesy scrambled eggs and sausage patty
Thursday: Brasstown beef nachos or queso nachos
Friday: Baked spaghetti or school cheese pizza or school pepperoni pizza
Healthy Daily Snack
Monday: golden delicious apple
Tuesday: baby carrots w/ranch
Wednesday: junior banana
Thursday: red delicious apple
Friday: fresh orange slices
*Menu and Healthy Snack menus subject to change based on product availably.
*Universal breakfast is free for all students and will be served in the cafeteria breakfast line upon student arrival to school. Students arriving at 7:55AM or later will be provided a “grab and go” breakfast bag with school starting at 8:00AM. We encourage our students to eat breakfast each morning because a healthy breakfast builds strong students and participation helps fund our cafeteria team.
**Universal free lunch is also available to every student.
A la Carte Menu Items (extras) are the only items for sale in the cafeteria. The most efficient way for parents to manage these expenses is through an online account for your student: https://www.buncombeschools.org/o/bcs/page/meal-prepayment.
Items range in cost from $.25 cents to $2/each.
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Information for CC Bell:
10/21 - BrightStar Play “Pinocchio & Jimney Current” for grades K-2 – 9am
10/22 – NASCAR STEM experience @ Bell for 5th Grade – 9AM
10/23 – Libro Love morning program - special program celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
10/23 – PTO Fall “Glow Dance” – 6-8pm
10/29 – Panera Bread School spirit night (4-8PM) – 25% of orders go to our school PTO
10/30 – 2nd Early Dismissal – school ends at 12:30pm for teachers to work on curriculum planning
11/3 – OTWD – Election Day
11/5 – 1st 9 Weeks Honor Roll program for grades 3-5 – 8:15AM
11/9 – Retakes for fall pictures by LifeTouch
11/11 – Veteran’s Day Holiday
11/12 – Family Engagement Math Curriculum Night (6-7PM) sponsored by Title I
11/25-11/27 – Thanksgiving Holidays
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Community Resources:
We are fortunate within our community to have the East Asheville Family to Family church network. Family to Family supports our school and community families through donations to the school, providing food, and clothing. Partner churches include Bethel UMC, Beverly Hills Baptist Church, Brookstone Church East, Grassy Branch Baptist Church, Groce UMC and East Asheville UMC.
The East Asheville Welcome Table is a ministry at Groce UMC on occurs on Thursday nights (except Thanksgiving and Christmas if it falls on a Thursday) from 5-6:30PM. If it snows it is best to call GUMC before coming.
The B.E.A.R. Closet at East Asheville UMC (baby equipment and resources), providing baby equipment, clothes—sizes newborn to 4T, diapers, wipes, etc. By appointment only: call 828-299-9742.
