August 2025
Happy August Everyone!
Reminders
You can find all of our closure dates at: Bellamente.org/calendar
Maven Graduation; Friday August 22 4:30pm
Closure: August 25th- August 29th
Closed Monday September 1st
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Miss Molly Update
Miss Molly just finished up surgery after her recent diagnosis of Colon cancer. Her surgery went well and she is now at home recovering. Due to this, Miss Molly has been taking an extended medical leave from Bella Mente. We want to support her the best we can. Her energy fills our school and we know that she has had a positive influence on so many families. We will be delivering cards and other gifts to her on Friday August 15th. Please reach out to Lauren directly if you would like to send anything to Miss Molly in this delivery.
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Maven Graduation
Date: Friday August 22
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Location: Roof (you may use the stairs or elevator to access)
Food/Drinks: We will provide snacks, water and cake/cupcakes for everyone attending.
RSVP: We will have a sign up next to the sign in sheets for you to let us know how many will be joining us!
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What class will my student be in this Fall
We are currently working on solidifying our class rosters and teacher placement for September. We will be sending out class emails towards the end of the month. You will know more about your class and teacher at that point. If you have any questions prior to that please do not hesitate to reach out.
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School Age SPS Transportation for Fall
Everyone should be receiving bus transportation from Arbor Heights, STEM, and Highland Park. Please pass that along to us when you do. Fairmount Park and Gatewood we know for sure that sps is not providing transportation for so we are working to solidify our pick up plans for those schools and will send info to those families when the solution is exact.
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Student Registration (For all new and returning students)
Can you believe we have made it to August! With Closure around the corner we are working to prepare for the next school year. With that there are a few things we need from you.
Please fill out this registration link for EACH child who will be enrolled at Bella Mente next school year (this includes school age students). This link includes an updated parent handbook, information on vaccinations and enrollment.
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Emergency Kits
Your Child's emergency kits are being sent home before closure. Please restock the needed items. We have attached a pdf and it can be found in the parent handbook as well. Please bring them back with you on September 2. School Age students do not need an emergency kit.
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Rate Increase
We work hard to provide affordable rates for our families. We use all tuition increases to provide raises directly to our employees each year. We will be adjusting tuition rates in September and they will be as follows:
As of September 1, 2025:
Newcomer: $2250
Acclimation/Independence: $1950
Adventure/Discovery/Maven:$1850
School-Age:
Stem/Pathfinder: $460;
Roxhill, Highland Park, Arbor Heights: $600.
Gatewood, and Fairmount Park: $600 + $50 Transport Fee
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ACH Fees/ Payment Options
Thank you for being patient as we navigated the change in quickbooks. Beginning in September we will again accept ACH Payments.
We can receive payment in four forms:
Check: If you prefer to write a check, you can place it in your child’s classroom envelope located on the information board.
Or you can mail it to: Bella Mente Early Learning ,9051 20th Ave SW Suite 1 Seattle, WA 98106
ACH Via Quickbooks: We will manually add the 1% or $20 max fee to your invoice
Card Via Quickbooks: We will manually add the 2.99% fee to your invoice
BECU: If you are a member with BECU you can Pay with direct BECU transfer by filling out the form at this link: bellamente.org/becu
Please use the link below to let us know how you prefer to pay: bellamente.org/payment-options
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Bella Mente Early Learning Center East
9051 20TH AVE SW suite 1
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 321-6448
EIN# 13-4368329