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
As 2024 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to each of you—our dedicated families, volunteers, teachers, and staff—who make our Bells Mill community so special. It’s been an exciting year so far with our Blue Ribbon Award, all of the events, and so much more. On behalf of the PTA, thank you for showing up, lending a hand, and believing in the power of our collective efforts. Wishing you a restful and fun-filled winter break, and we look forward to seeing you in 2025!… Read Full Post
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to make cookies or purchased a gift card for one of the amazing BMES staff members. We still have a few spots left to help complete the list and need your help today!
The incredible staff at Bells Mill work tirelessly to make a difference for our students every day. This holiday season, let’s show them how much we appreciate their dedication and hard work!
Here’s how you can help:
December 18: Cookie Buffet for Teachers (Tomorrow!)… Read Full Post
Tomorrow is the last day of the Scholastic Book Fair, and we have extended this evening’s fair hours until 5:30 p.m. So, if you haven’t had the opportunity to check it out or would like to visit one last time, you can drop by between 4:15 and 5:30 p.m. today; families are welcome!
Thanks to those of you who helped make the Scholastic Book Fair a success! The Fair ends at 1 p.m. tomorrow, and we welcome volunteers to help organize books, break down, and pack up from 1-3:30 p.m. … Read Full Post
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.
Photo ideas include:
• PTA events, including the back-to-school picnic, Eric Energy (formerly Magic and Muffins), and Breakfast with Bears
• 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
From creative writing to programming, there’s a lot going on after school. Check out the various after school programs on the Bells Mill PTA Website.
Get ready—it’s almost here! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Bells Mill from December 6–13, and we couldn’t be more excited. Here’s everything you need to know to join in the fun:
How it works:
Class Visits: Your child will visit the Book Fair during the school day with their class—teachers will let you know the specific day.
eWallet: Simplify your child’s shopping by setting up a Book Fair eWallet—a cash-free digital payment option.… Read Full Post
Parents and caregivers—we need your help to make our December PTA activities a success! From the Book Fair to the Cookie Buffet, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and make a difference. Whether you can lend a hand for an hour or take on a bigger role, your support is greatly appreciated. Please sign up to volunteer (all links are below) and help us create special memories for our students and teachers this holiday season.… Read Full Post
We hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving filled with joy and gratitude! This month is buzzing with excitement at the Bells Mill PTA, and we’re thrilled to kick things off with the Scholastic Book Fair—a favorite for book lovers of all ages! We are still looking for a few volunteers to help with setup, staffing, and breaking down the fair. Please register via the SignUp Genius form. Have questions or want to get involved?… Read Full Post
Our 2nd PTA meeting of the school year will be held virtually (Zoom link will be emailed on 12/3) on December 3 at 6:30 pm. We will be voting to amend the budget.
Calling ALL BMES Artists! This year’s Reflections Art Program is underway. Based on this year’s theme, “Accepting Imperfection,” students are encouraged to create original artwork in one of six areas:
-Visual Art
-Music
-Dance
-Photography
-Writing
-Film
To submit an entry, take a high-quality photo, video, or file and submit it through this Google Form. For more information and inspiration, visit the Reflections webpage.
Rules and Guidelines
2024-2025 Judging Information
2024-2025 Reflections Coloring Book
The submission deadline is Friday, December 6th.… Read Full Post