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
This Thanksgiving, consider donating a meal to families in need through Nourish Now, a local non-profit dedicated to food assistance. Each family will receive a meal box with stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes/yams, cornbread, macaroni & cheese, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, corn green beans, pie, and a turkey or chicken.
So far we have raised enough money for 22 families to recieve Thanksgiving meals and a just about halfway to our goal.
Donate Here to sponsor a family of 4 for $40, or contribute any amount—every donation makes a difference.… Read Full Post
Please join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024, for a live, fun-filled, interactive science show with Eric Energy. Doors will open at 10:30 am, and the show will begin at 10:45 am in the APR. Space is limited, and registration is required. Please make sure to register today. We have opened early access for PTA members starting today for one week! Non-members will be able to register starting on Thursday, November 21. If you aren’t already a PTA member, become one today by clicking here and automatically get early registration access.… Read Full Post
Did you miss the chance to join BMES Model UN in the Fall? Then come and join us for the Winter Session!
Model United Nations (or Model UN) is an authentic simulation of the United Nations General Assembly in which students act as country delegates and engage in acts of diplomacy, negotiation, and decision making. The program is offered through Global Minds, LLC, founded in 2021 by former Bells Mill/Cabin John parents, Audré Park and Shreelata Durbhakula.… Read Full Post
The Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA) in accordance with its bylaws, has drafted its advocacy priorities for the 2024-2025 school year. These priorities provide a framework for the MCCPTA, to help influence the decision-making process at all levels through both advocating and policymaking.
Please review the DRAFT Advocacy Priorities and provide any input to our Bells Mill MCCPTA delegates at [email protected].
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.
Bells Mill Elementary School Chess Club, organized by Magnus Chess Academy. Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments outside of club time, which may have an additional fee. … Read Full Post
Thank you to everyone who has joined the PTA for the 2024-2025 school year so far! Our Fall Membership Drive was a success, and we are proud to report that we have 201 family and 40 staff memberships!
Congratulations to the 2nd grade for having the highest PTA representation with 46 family PTA memberships. All 2nd graders will receive a special new Bells Mill stadium cup in the coming days. Congratulations to our raffle winners: Sarah Ghoddousi, Christine Liow, and Mrs.… Read Full Post
Our sister school, South Lake Elementary School, in Montgomery Village, has once again reached out for our support in providing Thanksgiving meals to families in need. This year, we also hope to extend our efforts to support families within our own community.
Donate Here to sponsor a family of 4 for $40, or contribute any amount—every donation makes a difference. Be sure to select “Bells Mill Elementary School” under “Apply my donation to…” so we can track donations from our school. … Read Full Post
Gold Signature Writers, an academic and enrichment tutoring service, is bringing their Taylor Swift Creative Writing class to Bells Mills! Students will learn about narrative structure, plot elements, style choices, and figurative language while analyzing Taylor’s lyrics. Then your Swiftie will create their own creative narratives. Class will run on Wednesdays in January-February. Pay through Stripe at this flyer and then finish registering your child by contacting Rachel at [email protected] Mills and the Name of your child/grade. … 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