With so many events happening, we hope this calendar of events will be helpful for you to bookmark and refer to throughout the school year. Never miss a date change or new event! Go to bellsmill.org/calendar to add our calendar to your Google, Outlook, or Apple calendar (click on the drop down menu immediately to the right of the “search” option to add it to your respective calendar).
We’ve got 2 great events in the coming days. First up is International Night this Friday, April 12, from 6-730pm. Come celebrate the cultural diversity of Bells Mill with us!
Next up is Breakfast with Bears on Monday, April 15. Join us on the blacktop for light breakfast refreshments (donuts and juice) before school from 8:30 – 9:05am. Please see the posts in today’s Bear Post for more info about each of these events.
It’s hard to believe but we need to think about next year already! While we have several current board members who will be running for re-election, there will be a few open positions to fill. While each board member has a particular focus, we work together to support the school. In addition, the PTA board regularly meets with school leadership. If you are interested in helping support learning opportunities and build community, please consider joining us.… Read Full Post
International Night is this Friday, April 12, 6-7.30pm you are invited to help celebrate the cultural diversity of Bells Mill with country displays, cultural dances, crafts and lots of fun! We’re looking for families to host country tables or give a cultural performance. Sign up here!
We are looking for PTA Members to help organize and plan the event as well as day of. Please sign up here!
Breakfast with Bears Come join us on the blacktop for light breakfast refreshments (donuts and juice) before school on April 15th at 8:30 – 9:05am (rain date: April 16th). Each Bells Mill Bear can bring one special person to share the morning with. To ensure we have enough refreshments, please RSVP here by Thursday, April 11th.
Volunteers Needed for Breakfast with Bears We are looking for volunteers to help with coordinating food purchases, set up, clean up, and food distribution for Breakfast with Bears on April 15th (rain date: April 16th).… Read Full Post
Yearbook sales are now live! Orders must be placed by May 3. To purchase, visit www.freedpics.com and enter password: BMES24YB. This flyer has the info.
We are asking Parents and staff to submit photos to help us remember the school year! If you’ve got great photos of school and community events, we’d like to see them! Submit all photos through this link: https://images.jostens.com/0g1i6iLbyEyZzQg95Isb8Ig
Photo submissions must be received by April 18. This could include:
– PTA events, including the back-to-school picnic, magic and muffins, and movie night
– Fall festival events
– Spirit days
– Community service projects at the school
– Field Trips
– International festival
– Odyssey of the mind
– Sports teams or clubs associated with Bells Mill
– Class projects and other special memories
Please do not submit pictures taken at private events, such as birthday parties or playdates.… Read Full Post
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe- and that includes adding some new Bells Mill spirit wear to your closet! With 12 fun designs to choose from, hundreds of clothing styles, and weekly promotions, www.bellsmillspiritwear.com is the place to shop. Sign up for weekly emails to receive promotions directly to your inbox between now and the end of May and help us raise important funds for Bells Mill PTA. Shipping is always $4.95. We can’t wait to see our Bells Mill Bears in their fun spirit wear!
The next general PTA meeting will be on May 7th at 6:30pm in the APR. All parents and staff are encouraged to attend! We will be voting on the 2024-25 budget and incoming board members. We must have a quorum of at least 15 people for a vote so please join us!
Incoming Kindergarten Registration 2024-2025
Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2024?
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open from March 18, 2024 – April 12, 2024. If you have a child you plan to enroll at Bells Mill ES for kindergarten next school year, please visit the kindergarten registration website. Registration occurs online through the ParentVUE portal. Once families are registered, they will be contacted to schedule a time for caregivers to tour the school building.… Read Full Post
Each week in Bear Post we will share information from other schools in the cluster or community events that provide opportunities to connect and help each other. If you have anything you would like to add, email [email protected]. While these are not sponsored or endorsed by the BMES PTA, we’re happy to help share information as appropriate.
Ness Basketball: Join us at Ness Basketball for one of our 8 weeks of basketball camp this summer starting on June 17th and running all the way until August 9th at the Jewish Day School in Rockville.… Read Full Post
Yearbook sales are now open and orders must be placed by May 3. To purchase, visit www.freedpics.com and enter password: BMES24YB. Last Call! We are asking parents and staff to submit photos to help us remember the school year! If you’ve got great photos of school and community events, we’d like to see them! Submit all photos using this link, by April 18.
Photos could include: PTA events, fall festival events, spirit days, community service projects at the school, field trips, international festival.… Read Full Post
