Heads up, families! Tuesday, Dec. 2 is a Plan C day—all school start times and morning bus pickups will be delayed by 2 hours. More info here: SMSD Weather Procedures.
❄️ Winter Parties Coming! ❄️
Get ready to celebrate! Class winter parties are Dec. 18, 2:15–2:45 PM. Keep an eye out for sign-in details from the office/Rhonda as the day approaches.
2025 - 2026 SMAC/SMSD PTA Reflections Art Show
All are invited to the December 4thOpen House to celebrate and see how their works placed in the district-level judging of the National PTA Reflections Arts Contest. Award ribbons will be next to the works on display.
The following artists/authors are representing Belinder at this year's PTA Reflections Arts Contest:
2025-2026 SMAC/SMSD PTA Reflections Art Show Open House, Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 PM
Center for Academic Achievement 8200 W. 71st Street
(Art Show runs Dec 4th- Jan 12th)
Thank you for supporting the arts!
BELINDER GIVES: FALL x Operation Breakthrough
Our Belinder Bears are spreading kindness this season! 🍁✨
We’re excited to launch our Fall GIVES schoolwide service project. This year, each grade level is “adopting” a family through Operation Breakthrough and helping fulfill their holiday wishlists.
This project is a powerful way for our students to practice leadership, empathy, and generosity — one grade, one family, one act of kindness at a time.
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back this holiday season, supporting the Belinder PTA is a wonderful place to start! Contributions help fund STEAM education, reading specialist, teacher grants, classroom resources, field trips, and so much more for Belinder students and teachers.
This year’s auction theme is Camp Belinder: An Auction Adventure Awaits. Save the date for Saturday, March 7, 2026.
For families, friends, and local businesses who want to be part of the fun, there are a variety of sponsorship options—each offering its own way to stay connected to the school community and help make the event possible.
With multiple sponsorship levels for businesses and individuals, sponsoring the event can achieve publicity within and outside the event, may include VIP seating and drinks depending on sponsorship levels, and most importantly, will directly support Belinder students and teachers!
Looking for a sweet way to make a Belinder student smile this season? A Bear Hug is a small gesture that goes a long way. When you give one, you’re making a tax-deductible donation in a student’s honor—and helping them feel seen, celebrated, and supported.
Just click "Donate", select an amount, type your name in the From line (e.g., "Grandma and Grandpa"), and type your student's name in the "Message" box.
Every Bear Hug benefits the Belinder PTA, a 501(c)(3), and helps us create moments and memories for kids all year long.
Thank you for spreading a little extra joy this holiday season!
Cozy Up in Belinder Spirit!
Our official Belinder crewnecks and hoodies are now available and they’re the perfect cozy way to show off your school spirit this season! Shop here.
