Derek Bell, Ed.S

Principal at Sweeney Elementary. Husband. Father to 3 amazing girls. Believer in collaboration and positivity. #goodnewscalloftheday

[MNBobcats @MnBobcats]

The great year continues for our 2028s, next level players, high ranked prep hoops players, see you this weekend!!! #RollCats

[MNBobcats @MnBobcats]

Battle of the Best Champions!!! Absolute clinic put on by 2028 MN Bobcats Elite West vs tough competition down in Des Moines. Great job ladies!!! #RollCats #strongertogether

[The Midwest Recruiting Resource @TheMRR7]

7 Shouts for Standing Out (7S4SO) & Newcomers to Note (N2N):

Friday from the MN State AAU Tournament:

7S4SO:
@_addischneider (5'8" G, '26) of @MinnesotaFury

@MartaForsline (6'2" F/C, '26) of @MNSunsbball

Greta Schumann (5'11" F, '26) of @MnMetroStars

@MalinYoungberg (5'11" W, '28) of @WCUHoops

@Madilynnbell20 (6'1" F, '28) of @MnBobcats

@maggieDyer2028 (5'10" F, '28) of @NorthTartan

Kiera Willis (5'8" G, '29) of @MinnesotaFury

N2N:
@Kaylingreen15 (5'6" PG, '26) of @MnMetroStars

@elliequast35 (6' W, '28) of @MnBobcats

@MalloryMcbeth (5'10" W, '28) of @NorthTartan

@tatummorrison34 (5'8" G, '28) of @WCUHoops

@KaeleeHansen10 (5'10" F, '28) of @NorthTartan

@Aviannaolson13 (5'8" W, '28) of @MinnesotaFury

@BrookeLunde30 (5'7" G, '28) of @MnBobcats

[MNBobcats @MnBobcats]

Welcome to the @PGHMinnesota rankings @Madilynnbell20 of @LNGirlsHoops and @MnBobcats, next level skills, huge prospect, significant varsity minutes as a 9th grader, all of 6’1”, long, high % shooter, scorer, very high ceiling, just getting started! Well done @Madilynnbell20

[Derek Bell, Ed.S @derekbell20]

Today was another fantastic day of learning for @SweeneyElem staff! From Assessment for Learning to Building Thinking Classrooms to Math Implementation, we did it all! #shakopeeschools

[edutopia @edutopia]

Elementary school teachers, exhausted by how much class time is spent calming students down or responding to emotional outbursts? These 19 teacher-tested strategies can help young students learn how to regulate their own emotions. 😌 https://t.co/DufJjM6pdk

[Sweeney Elementary @SweeneyElem]

The Sweeney Fall Fundraiser is officially kicked off! We are excited about the work and learning we’ll do over the next 6+ days as we raise money for our school.

[Madilynn Bell @Madilynnbell20]

Excited to play at the Prep Hoops Showcase this weekend! @PGHMinnesota @GMacHoops @EricJrAllStar @FiveStateHoops @MnBobcats

[MNBobcats @MnBobcats]

Great to see @Madilynnbell20 and @ParkerVossen22 of @LNGirlsHoops, @BrookeLunde30 and Caitlin Maloney of @PLHSBBallGirls competing @PGHMinnesota freshman showcase. Going to be a great year for the 2028 Bobcats!! #RollCats

[MNBobcats @MnBobcats]

Register today! No cost! #RollCats #initforthememories

[Derek Bell, Ed.S @derekbell20]

From all of us at @SweeneyElem, THANK YOU for a great year! Have a wonderful summer break!

[MNBobcats @MnBobcats]

Great weekend @ the Battle on the Hardwood @Madilynnbell20 #RollCats
@GMacHoops @AllyMcGinnis2 @LNGirlsHoops

[Derek Bell, Ed.S @derekbell20]

Way to go @Madilynnbell20! Section 1 AAA High Jump Champion! So proud of this kid! #gopanthers #pantherpride #statebound

[Sweeney Elementary @SweeneyElem]

What a show! These Sweeney Kindergarteners were amazing! #proudprincipal

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

Check out our @PGHMinnesota top 2028 trios from Spring Showdown: Tess Brown @CaelynFoster45 & @JosieReckelberg of @CrossfireGHoops; Parker Vossen, Ellie Quast & Madilynn Bell of @mnbobcats + more impressive 2028s from @MnMetroStars & @MNCometsGirls https://t.co/CEfLt7lFlI

[Shakopee Public Schools @ShakopeeSchools]

#DYK @SweeneyElem has a podcast, hosted by Ali Kopsend & Katie Bohn, where they share exciting insights about school staff! Tune in to hear from Dean of Students, Camille Delaney, and discover the importance of Saber Squad and early-age reading. 🎧 https://t.co/8bl0cLfAjf

[Derek Bell, Ed.S @derekbell20]

It’s a #goodnewscalloftheday kind of Thursday @SweeneyElem! #shakopeeschools

[Sweeney Elementary @SweeneyElem]

Lots of fun was had at our annual Gingerbread Event! Shout out to our amazing @SweeneyElemPTO #shakopeeschools

[Sweeney Elementary @SweeneyElem]

Happy Holidays from Sweeney Elementary!!

[Sweeney Elementary @SweeneyElem]

Looking for a new podcast to listen to? Here you go! New episodes released every other week.
https://t.co/90iyvOawbL