In case you missed it last week, please take a look at the PTA Fall Newsletter, which also includes a calendar of planned events for the 2024-2025 school year. We’ll continue to share updates and new activities with you throughout the school year. We hope you can save the dates and support our students!
It’s time for another exciting school year to start, and an important part of Bells Mill Elementary is our PTA.
Why join the PTA? Through the PTA, families and teachers work together to enrich the school experience. This year we will invest more than $46,000 in Bells Mill and sponsor more than 50 programs, including the Teacher Classroom Fund, Academic Enrichment, Assemblies, Staff Appreciation, International Festival, community events, and more. It is critical that each family join each year to ensure the continued success of these programs.… Read Full Post
Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate yesterday’s Fall Festival Parade and also our room parents and volunteers for hosting classroom festivities; the children had so much fun despite the very warm fall weather!
In honor of National Principal’s Month (October), the PTA would like to recognize Dr. Smith and Mrs. Kemp for the incredible dedication, leadership, and heart they bring to our school every day. Their commitment to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment inspires students, teachers, and staff alike.… Read Full Post
We are thrilled to already have 200+ family PTA members! Thank you to everyone who has already joined this year. We would like to reach our goal of 250 memberships by the end of today! Please see this flyer about our fall Membership Drive for special incentives to join the PTA by November 1.
We have other membership perks coming up this year, and it’s never too late to join! Individual and class-level gifts will be announced next week.… Read Full Post
Thank you to everyone who attended our first (and definitely not last) Trunk or Treat on Sunday! We really appreciate everyone who decorated their trunks, our SSL volunteers, 5th grade fundraising team, Georgia Karamalikis, Shara Reider and Lis Patterson for all of their work to get this event off the ground in a short period of time.
Reminders for this week:
Colony Grill Restaurant Week supporting the Bells Mill PTA through October 27
PTA Membership Drive through October 31 – Become a member!… Read Full Post
We’d like to thank all the parents who contributed their time and creativity by submitting a poster for our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Your beautiful displays brought the rich cultures of various countries to life and inspired our students.
A special thanks to Ms. Pilar Busto and Mr. Fenton for their incredible support in making this event happen. We appreciate your continued involvement!
Nathalie Babou, Liam’s mom, is thrilled to serve as the Bells Mill NAACP Parent Representative.
The NAACP Parent Council plays a vital role in advocating for the educational needs of African American students within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Responsibilities include advocating for equity, facilitating community engagement, connecting families with resources, and influencing policies to promote student success.
Strategies to Support African American Students: To enhance parent involvement and support African American students, the NAACP Parent Council is implementing several strategies:
Enhanced Communication Channels: Regular updates and accessible platforms to keep parents informed.… Read Full Post
Enjoy a night off from cooking dinner and instead go grad some delicious pizza at Colony Grill in Cabin John Village this week (October 21-27), and help support the Bells Mill PTA! Mention BMES when dining for a chance to win a Colony Grill gift card for dinner for 10! The restaurant week continues through the weekend; this flyer has more information.
We are so excited for our 1st Bells Mill Trunk or Treat, happening on Sunday from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Everyone is welcome to join and costumes are encouraged!
The Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence (BBC) is excited to invite you to an important Townhall. This event will feature special guest, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor, who will discuss key issues affecting our community and schools.
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 6-8pm (doors will open at 5:30pm)
Location: Wheaton HS Auditorium – 12401 Dalewood Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906
-Childcare (for up to 80 students, k-2nd grade)
-Catered meal will be provided
-Spanish, Amharic and ASL interpretation will be available
-Shuttle Bus service will be available, from local Elementary Schools
This Townhall will introduce our community to Dr.… Read Full Post
Each week in the 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.
Flag Football Clinic for 3rd-8th Grade Girls
The Churchill Varsity Girls Flag Football team is hosting a flag football skills clinic for girls in 3rd–8th grade.… Read Full Post
Our Bear Post sent on Monday had all the info on the great events coming up this month but here is a quick rundown again with links to all the details:
