April 20, 2024 - 7:00PM

Location: Boyer Family Home (address provided to attendees)

Join us for a wild night of snacks, drinks, prizes and BUNCO! Used for decades as a thinly veiled excuse for women to hang out and party, we promise Bunco is not just a game for bored geriatrics. Never played before? No worries. All you need to know is how to roll the dice!

Eligible participants: Bell moms

Thanks to: Melissa Boyer and Carlie Irwin

May 18, 2024 - 2:00PM

Location: The crawl will start at the Petersen Family Home (addresses/route provided to attendees)

Due to overwhelming demand the Bell Dad's Garage Crawl (BDGC) is back for 2024, and rest assured it will be bigger and better than ever before. This year the ELITE package is included with the price of admission, which means more events, more swag, more fun, and sets the stage for BDGC to take our place as the biggest parent party of the year. Not only is the fun worth the price of admission, it gets you out of the house for 5 hours (for less than the cost of a babysitter), and all proceeds go to your kids. Smash that buy button and sign-up today.

Eligible participants: Bell dads

Thanks to: Keith Petersen, Scott Walster, Mike Mead, James Davidson and Matt McMillion

June 1, 2024 - 7:00PM - 10:00PM

Location: Timber Lanes, 1851 W Irving Park Rd

Big Lebowski night! Get a babysitter and join us for bowling and burgers! If you are not a bowler, no problem, come for the other fun! Cash bar stocked with White Russians and cheap beer.

Eligible participants: Bell parents

Thanks to Mead and Petersen Families

September 6, 2024 - 7:00PM

Location: Gurber Family Home (address provided to attendees)

One of our most popular parties is back for another year! Join us for a Bell moms' night out with tacos and margs!

Eligible participants: Bell moms

Thanks to: Hillary Gurber, Tiffany Patel, Erin Jovanovic, Sarah Hwang, Mara Markzon, Nisha Mohindra, Simeen Alikhan Kazmi

September 13, 2024 - 6:30PM

Location: The Benjamin Home (Address will be provided to attendees)

Game night for moms! Come join us for a kid-free evening of dinner, drinks and fun with a variety of games.

Eligible participants: Bell moms

Thanks to: Jessica Benjamin, Melissa Boyer

September 14, 2024 - 7:00PM

Location: 4 homes on 3900 Block of Seeley (address provided to attendees)

Grab your favorite euchre player (friend, husband, grandma, etc.) for an exciting multi-house euchre tournament. Only euchre player in your circle? Sign-up and we can match you with a partner! Drinks and snacks will be provided, so just bring yourself and your card playing skills.

Eligible participants: Bell parents 

Thanks to Shannon and Ryan Slade, Lauren & Derek Nelson, Kara & Tom Barta, Lindsey & Parker Ignotz

September 28, 2024 - 3:00PM

Location: North Center (address provided to attendees)

Spend the afternoon practicing yoga outside with your friends followed by light bites and heavy cocktails. We will host 15 adults for a 60-minute yoga session followed by an hour-long champagne and appetizer happy hour. All you need to provide is a yoga mat. We’ll provide the vibes!

Eligible participants: Open to all

Thanks to: Laura McDaniel, Madonna Lekas and Sarah Jerutis

June 1, 2024 - 1:00PM

Location: Foster Avenue Beach

Join us for beach games and snacks while we enjoy an afternoon on the beach. There must be one adult present for every three kids attending.

Eligible participants: 4th graders

Thanks to: Sara Woods and Debbie Babu

June 7, 2024 - 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Location: Shyken Family Home (address provided to attendees)

Dance, play in foam and have a frozen treat. Bring a towel, bathing suit, goggles and have a good time!

Eligible participants: 2nd graders

Thanks to: Paige Shyken and Scott Green

June 7, 2024 - 8:30PM

Location: Shyken Family Home (address will be provided to attendees)

Dance, play in glow in the dark foam and have a frozen treat. Bring a towel, bathing suit, goggles and have a good time!

Eligible participants: 4th and 6th graders

Thanks to: Paige Shyken and Scott Green

Saturday, August 3, 2024

7:00PM - 9:00PM

Location: Lincolnwood Pool: Proesel Park Family Aquatic Center 7055 N. Kostner Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

Join us for a night of fun at Lincolnwood Pool reserved exclusively for the Bell Community! Enjoy slides, diving boards, and water features at 3 different pools. Lifeguards will be on duty and snacks provided. Bring your family and friends!

Note: Ticket price is per person; families should purchase a ticket for each member attending (including kids of all ages).

Eligible participants: All Bell families

Thanks to Shannon Slade, Kara Barta, Diana Fleck, Anne Lenze, Katie McAvoy, and Maytinee Peck-Walden

December 5, 2024 - 6:00PM

Location: Bradley Place (addresses + route will be provided to attendees)

Stroll through our festive arches and stop along the way for adult beverages, hot chocolate, cookies and games.

Note: $50 ticket price is the cost for the entire family!

Eligible participants: Bell families

Thanks to Warners, Attansios, Shykens, Ventimiglias, Benjamins, Chos, and Cancios

April 15, 2024 - 3:30PM-4:30PM 

Location: Bell School Art Room

KINDERGARTEN/CAREGIVER SELF-PORTRAIT DRAWING CLASS

Students will teach their caregivers how to draw their self portrait and create a mixed media self portrait with their help.

Note: $75 ticket cost includes both student and caregiver

Eligible participants: Kindergarten students and caregivers

Thanks to: Ms. Pearlmutter

April 24, 2024, 3:30-4:30pm

Location: Bell School, Room 317

Students can join Ms. Anderson, Ms. Furgason, and Ms. Girardini in making friendship bracelets after school in Room 316.

Eligible participants: Grades 4-7

Thanks to: Ms. Anderson, Ms. Furgason, and Ms. Girardini

Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 10:00AM - Noon

Location: Bell South Lot

Student Learn to Play Pickleball Clinic

Students will learn the basics of pickleball from Bell teachers or staff members and then participate in game play in this fun hands-on clinic for 3rd-8th grade students. A limited number of loaner paddles is available.

Eligible participants: Grades 3-8

Thanks to Ms. Newberry, Mr. Barash, Ms. Salk and Ms. Demott

Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 10:00AM - Noon

Location: Bell South Lot

Adult Learn to Play Pickleball Clinic

Wondering what all the hype is about? Get in on the pickleball fun while learning the basics including strokes, rules, court position and scoring from Bell teachers and staff members in this learn to play clinic for adults. After the clinic, you will be comfortable playing with others of the same skill level. A limited number of loaner paddles is available.

Eligible participants: Adults

Thanks to Ms. Newberry, Mr. Barash, Ms. Salk and Ms. Demott

Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Location: Bell South Lot

Adult Pickleball Open Play

For those who already know the game, participate in two hours of open play with Bell teachers and staff. We will use a rotating court format to keep the afternoon fun and social. No partner required! A limited number of loaner paddles is available.

Eligible participants: Adults

Thanks to Ms. Newberry, Mr. Barash, Ms. Salk and Ms. Demott

April 29, 2024 - 3:30PM-4:30PM

Location: Bell School Art Room

KINDERGARTEN/CAREGIVER ABSTRACT SELF-PORTRAIT MAKING CLASS

Students will teach their caregivers how to draw their self portrait and create a mixed media self portrait with their help.

Note: $75 ticket cost includes both student and caregiver

Eligible participants: Kindergarten students and caregivers

Thanks to: Ms. Pearlmutter

May 2, 2024 - 3:30PM

Location: Bell School, Room 219

Students will enjoy an afternoon movie with popcorn in Room 219. Please bring a plushy to snuggle up with as we watch the movie Elemental.

Eligible participants: Grades 1-4

Thanks to: Mrs. Nix

May 6, 2024 - 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Location: Bell School Art Room

Students and caregivers will make an art talking stick and participate in a talking circle workshop.

Note: $75 ticket cost includes both student and caregiver

Eligible participants: Bell students and caregivers

Thanks to: Ms. Pearlmutter

May 7, 2024 - 3:30-5:30PM 

Location: Bell School, Room 208

Bring your stuffy and enjoy some tea, snacks and a movie with Ms. Lazar, Mrs. D and Mrs. K.

Eligible participants: All Bell students

Thanks to: Ms. Lazar, Mrs. Demitropoulos and Mrs. Kieronski

May 9, 2024 - 3:30PM

Location: Bell South Lot

Students will rotate through 4 STEAM stations as they learn and have fun with their classmates!

Eligible participants: Grades 4 and 5

Thanks to: Ms. Flynn, Ms. Luczak, Ms. Suvatne and Ms. Kidanu

May 17, 2024 - 4:00PM

Location: Ms. Abts’ Home (address will be provided to attendees)

Make and eat homemade pasta and ice cream with Ms. Abts and Ms. Lazar!

Eligible participants: Grades K-2

Thanks to: Ms. Abts and Ms. Lazar

May 23, 2024 - 3:30PM

Location: Bell School

Bring your sleeping bag to snuggle up in for a movie! Popcorn and juice will be served!

Eligible participants: Kindergarten students

Thanks to: Ms. Abts, Ms. McAndrew, Ms. O’Donnell, Ms. Vasquez and Ms. Milott