Weekly Message from the PTA

We are reaching out with an urgent announcement regarding a vacancy on our PTA Board. We are in need of a BMES PTA member to step into the role of Treasurer for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year, with the potential to be nominated and continue serving for the 2024-25 term. This crucial position is essential for the smooth functioning of our PTA and supporting our school community.

The Treasurer’s responsibilities include managing the financial transactions, budgeting, and financial reporting for our PTA.… Read Full Post

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MCPS Survey – Share Your Experiences and Feedback About Your School and/or MCPS by March 15

Bells Mill ES wants to hear from you about how they are doing. MCPS is inviting ALL students, staff, and parents/caregivers to share your experiences and thoughts on academics, communication, and overall satisfaction with your school and the district and/or experience working at MCPS. Please click this link to access the survey.

Your input and insight are essential in helping us understand what is working well and areas for improvement. Your participation and any identifying information are confidential.… Read Full Post

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Donate Gently Used Books

The PTA is collecting children’s books for the little libraries (BMES, the Scotland Community Center, and soon South Lake ES) and Minds in Motion Childcare. Donation boxes will be available in the front hallway. We’ll also have a bin outside for the vocabulary parade. Books should be appropriate for preschool thru middle school students. Donations accepted until spring break.

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International Night – April 12

You are invited to help celebrate the cultural diversity of Bells Mill on Friday, April 12 from 6-7:30pm 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

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Breakfast with Bears – Monday, April 15

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

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Yearbook Photos: Submit by April 18

The PTA is excited to design the yearbook this year! Parents and staff are invited 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! 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
• 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

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Nominating Committee

The PTA bylaws require us to form a nominating committee to fill next year’s PTA board. We need to identify at least three volunteers who are current PTA members. The nominating committee will be responsible for formally nominating eligible persons for open PTA board positions and reporting their nominees to the general membership prior to the PTA election at a general membership meeting in May. The estimated time commitment is less than 30 minutes! If you are able to serve on the nominating committee, please email us at [email protected]Read Full Post

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Flex Academy Registration now open!

We are excited to welcome back after school programs through FLEX academies starting after Spring Break. Programs are offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons. Enrollment now at this link open through April 1st!

While the PTA helps coordinate this program, FLEX academies administers the programs and coordinates with the individual providers. For more information about a program, please email [email protected].

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Community Corner

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.

The Winston Churchill Athletics Program is holding its annual spring mulch sale to support our athletic teams and the student athletes with the help of Denchfield Landscaping Inc.… Read Full Post

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