Month: October 2021

Join us for Magic & Muffins featuring the magical fun of Professor Fizzwiffle! It will be a fun-filled morning where kids watch a magic show and eat muffins! Although this event is tailored to our younger students, all Bells Mill families may purchase tickets and all siblings are welcome.

THIS Saturday, October 30, 10:00am on the upper blacktop

Please bring a towel or blanket to sit on. Folding chairs will also be available. Everyone must wear a mask unless eating or drinking.… Read Full Post

Enjoy time away from the crowds and come pick-your-own pumpkins at FarmAtHome in Poolesville, Maryland while supporting the Bells Mill PTA! FarmAtHome offers no admission fee, contactless, semi-private appointments and has pumpkins, mums, gourds, apple cider, fall decorations, and more for sale in a relaxing, family-friendly environment. Book any appointment online at www.FarmAtHome.com this month and add “Bells Mill” in the notes section. FarmAtHome will donate 10% of sales to Bells Mill PTA! Prepay online and pay for additional items on-site using a QR code.

On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, Potomac Pizza will donate 20% of sales from dine in, carry out and delivery sales from 4-8PM. Just mention “Bells Mill” when you order! Thanks for your support! Order at www.PotomacPizza.com or 301-299-7700. They are located at 9812 Falls Road in Potomac Village.

Winston Churchill High School Drama is proud to make its post covid stage debut with the kooky musical The Addams Family, school edition. The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met.… Read Full Post

When you shop on AmazonSmile, 0.5% of your purchase is donated to the charity of your choice. Click here to register the Bells Mill PTA as your AmazonSmile Charity.

AmazonSmile customers can now support Bells Mill Elem PTA in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.

If you do not have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app, update your app. 

This is a free program started by an alumni of Bells Mill in the beginning of the

pandemic to raise awareness about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). This program  has included virtual presentations from speakers at the FDA, NIH, NIST, NOAA, NASA, NSA, NSF, and many other organizations. Students can ask questions and interact with the presenters. A few past topics have been extraterrestrial life, artificial intelligence, galaxies, marine heatwaves, etc. and there are many topics to come!… Read Full Post

For 2021-2022, MCPS will use a lottery-based selection process for magnet middle schools, and will not administer the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) exam this year for second, third, fifth, and eighth graders (2022 Regional (criteria-based) magnet programs Overview & FAQ). It will rely on achievement assessments such as MAP scores and grades. MCPS has not yet released information regarding the Centers for Enriched Studies, but similar changes are anticipated. These changes also impact placement into advanced elementary and middle school courses at local schools.… Read Full Post

We’re looking for a representative from Bells Mill for the MCCPTA Gifted & Talented Education Committee. Responsibilities involve sharing information (like the update above) from the G&T list serve, attending periodic online committee meetings, and coordinating with Bells Mill staff when needed. If you are interested, email info@bellsmill.org to learn more. Looking for other ways to get involved? Check out our list of Bells Mill PTA Volunteer Opportunities

The Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (MCCPTA) would like to hear from you on what you consider to be important priorities for the school year. Based on your input, BMES PTA will submit comments on draft MCCPTA  priorities, which—along with feedback from other school PTAs—will help drive advocacy with MCPS, the Board of Education, the County Council, and the Maryland State Legislature. The priorities include  Communication; Covid-19 Response and Recovery; Curriculum; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Health, Wellness, and School Climate; Ombudsman; and Transportation and Facilities.… Read Full Post

Are you looking for an after school opportunity that helps students use their engineering, artistic, and theatrical skills to conceptualize and create new solutions to intriguing problems?  If so, then Odyssey of the Mind is for you. 

Please fill out the interest survey by Friday, 10/15 here:  https://bit.ly/OOTMinterest

For more information, email bellsmillodyssey@gmail.com