2024 Bell Gala
PARENT/TEACHER-HOSTED PARTIES
PARENT/TEACHER-HOSTED PARTIES
PARTIES FOR ADULTS
BELL MOMS BUNCO NIGHT!
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
$50Price
DADS GARAGE CRAWL
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
$100Price
BIG LEBOWSKI BOWLING PARTY
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
$50Price
TACO BELL MOMS
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
$75Price
WIN OR LOSE, FOOD AND BOOZE
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
$40Price
EUCHRE TOURNAMENT
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
$45Price
YOGA + YUMMIES
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
$75Price
PARTIES FOR KIDS/FAMILIES
4TH GRADE BEACH PARTY
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
$20Price
2ND GRADE FOAM PARTY
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
$25Price
4TH and 6TH GRADE GLOW IN THE DARK FOAM
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
$25Price
BELL POOL PARTY
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
$20Price
HOLIDAY ARCHWAY STROLL
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
$50Price
PARTIES HOSTED BY TEACHERS/STAFF ("TEACHER TREATS")
KINDERGARTEN/CAREGIVER SELF-PORTRAITS
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
$75Price
MAKING FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
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  
$50Price
PICKLEPALOOZA: Students Learn to Play!
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
$50Price
PICKLEPALOOZA: Adults Learn to Play!
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
$50Price
PICKLEPALOOZA: Adult Pickleball
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
$50Price
KINDERGARTEN/CAREGIVER ABSTRACT PORTRAIT
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
$75Price
MOVIE AND POPCORN WITH MRS. NIX
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
$30Price
STUDENT/CAREGIVER TALKING STICK CLASS
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
$75Price
TEDDY BEAR TEA
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
$75Price
EXPLORATION STATIONS
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
$50Price
PASTA AND ICE CREAM PARTY
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
Sold Out
$200Price
KINDERGARTEN MOVIE PARTY
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
$50Price