Month: October 2017

Check out Spotlight of the Week 10-30-2017 for important information on the week ahead.

See the attached brochure for more information on Skate Night!  Hope you see you there.

Join us for the annual Bells Mill PTA Spirit Night at Cabin John Ice Arena on Saturday, October 28 from 6:30-8:00 pm.  Please pre-register by Tuesday, October 24th or you will have to pay the full skating admission price of $7.00 (plus skate rental fees, as needed).  All family & friends of current BMES students are welcome.  Please note this is NOT a drop off event – no child will be admitted unless accompanied by a responsible adult.… Read Full Post

We are so excited to announce the open call for Submissions for the 2017-2018 Reflections Art Program!

PTA Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the 2017-2018 theme: Within Reach

To participate, see the attached student entry form and official rules guidelines.

Deadline is Friday, November 3rd (bin for entries in the front office)

Student Entry Forms, physical arts entry and digital copy (either Flash Drive or CD) must be submitted to qualify.… Read Full Post

See Mrs O’s Spotlight of the Week 10-22-2017 for school and county updates for this week!

Club Bells Mill: Fall for Fun Featuring Reptiles Alive!
Saturday October 21, 6:00-8:00pm

This is the chance to drop off your kids for 2 hours of fun with friends, dancing to DJ music, jumping in a Moon Bounce, participating at arts and crafts, and playing gym games while being supervised by parent volunteers!

Included is educational entertainment by REPTILES ALIVE at  6:30-7:15pm !

The kids will get the chance to see and learn more about the reptiles during hands on educational session!… Read Full Post

It is only through the efforts of our volunteers that we can continue to have safe and fun activities for the kids and families.  We are still in need of some parent and SSL volunteers to help ensure the event runs smoothly.  Please consider volunteering to sell tickets, facilitate crafts, and more.  Check out the link and come on through!!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084fadac2fa6ff2-oct

Celebrity Scoop Night is coming!

Date: Wednesday, Oct 25th
Time: 5-9PM
Location: Cabin John Baskin Robbins

Come see your favorite BMES Staff Members behind the counter scooping ice cream at the Cabin John Baskin Robbins. Many of our wonderful staff will be volunteering for this fun event, so join them for a delicious treat!

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California Tortilla Restaurant Night

Date: Wednesday, Oct 25th
Time: 5-9PM
Location: Cabin John California Tortilla

Before (or after!) your Baskin Robbins stop, head over the Cal Tort to support the BMES PTA.… Read Full Post

Our fun Donuts with Dad event is coming in November so Save the Date!  Friday November 17th 8:30-9am.  Look for flyers to come home in early November.

If you would like to help with set up and/or clean up please email jenniferlevenberg@yahoo.com

Back by popular demand, our discounted California Tortilla gift cards are available for purchase (limit 3 per family).  Please fill out the Cal Tort Gift Card card send into the PTA with payment.  Deadline for ordering is October 26th so don’t delay!  The cards will be issued shortly thereafter.

MCPS is rolling out the myMCPS Parent and Student portal for all Bells Mill ES students and parents.  This portal will allow you to have access to academic information and attendance via the portal and the mobile app and replaces Edline.  Your child will have separate username and pw than the one being provided to parents.

You should have already received a letter in the mail which includes your specific username and password for creating an account, and information/instructions on accessing the portal.… Read Full Post