Bells Mill Elementary School PTA

Our sister school, South Lake Elementary School, in Montgomery Village has asked for our help to provide Thanksgiving meals to 30 families from the school who need assistance. We are also hoping to provide meals for 21 families in our own community. To date we have only collected 16 meals so we could really use your help! Please donate as soon as possible so we can plan our donations, but no later than Sunday.

South Lake is currently in a holding school while their building is being rebuilt.… Read Full Post

BMES is in the process of preparing for the school’s PCR drill.  The PCR drill is scheduled to take place on December 8^th from 1:45-3:30  The school needs parent volunteers to assist with the drill.  The school will be practicing how to efficiently hand off children to their caregivers in emergency situations. The drill is imperative as we continue to work through safety and security for Bells Mill. The school needs 27 more volunteers! Use THIS LINK to complete the form to volunteers for the December 8^th drill.   

Thank you to the 205 families and 28 teachers who have joined PTA so far this year! We would like to give a big SHOUT OUT to the entire FIRST GRADE TEAM because all of the first grade teachers joined PTA this year! Remember that PTA membership is annual. Please join or renew today!

Through the PTA, families and teachers work together to enrich the school experience. Each year we sponsor more than 50 programs, including the Teacher Classroom Fund, Academic Enrichment, Science Fair, STEM Night, Assemblies, Staff Appreciation, International Festival, Artist in Residence, community events, and so much more.… Read Full Post

This year’s Reflections program is underway.

What is the PTA Reflections program? PTA’s Reflections is a nationwide art program which provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts. Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.… Read Full Post

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 & Muffins, and the Outdoor Movie

   • Fall festival events and costume parade

   • Spirit days

   • Community service projects at the school

   • Sledding at Bells Mill on snow days

   • 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

This quick survey seeks to gauge the community’s opinions on the calendar scenarios developed for the 2023–2024 school year. Staff will use your feedback to develop a final recommendation to be presented at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Let your voice be heard and share your input by Monday, Nov. 30.
Access the survey.

Attention Parents/Guardians of Students with Special Needs.

➢Connect with other parents/guardians of students with special needs
➢Dialogue with special education administrators
➢Learn about topics of interest

SEAC INFORMATION – ENGLISH

Atención Padres/Apoderados de Estudiantes con Necesidades Especiales

➢Conéctese con otros padres/madres/apoderados de estudiantes con necesidades especiales
➢Dialogue con administradores de educación especial
➢Infórmese sobre temas de interés

SEAC INFORMACION – ESPANOL

Did you miss the chance to join BMES Model UN Fall Session? Then come and join us for the 8-week Winter Session starting on December 1.

Global Minds offers three 8-week instructional sessions (Fall, Winter and Spring) throughout the year, and serves as administrators to register students in local Model UN conferences at the U.S. Department of State, universities, high schools and middle schools throughout the DMV area.

Date & Time: Winter Session starts, Thursday, December 1 at 8:00am – 8:55am (8 weeks).… Read Full Post

If you are interested in volunteering for lunch and recess, check out the Slide show that was shared at the September 12^th informational session. Make sure you have completed the MCPS Child Abuse and Neglect Training, and you have a copy or screenshot of the grades page before arriving at school.

If you have any questions about volunteering, please reach out to Dorina Kroll or Mrs. Kemp.

Attman’s Resturant Night is tonight, November 9! From 3-8pm, they will be donating 15% of sales for dine in or carry out! Please mention Bells Mill fundraiser when ordering. View their menu.