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PTA Meeting Rescheduled to December 3
The general PTA meeting has been moved from December 2 to December 3 to allow community members to attend the boundary study engagement session on December 2 at Gaithersburg High School at 6:30 p.m. MCPS will release updated boundary options on December 1, including a recommendation to use Crown High School as a temporary holding school for upcoming projects and a possible hybrid option for local students.
The PTA meeting will be held on Zoom at 6.30 p.m.… Read Full Post
Bells Mill Book Fair – December 5-12
The Literati Everglow Forest Book Fair is coming to Bells Mill December 5-12, and the online store is OPEN NOW! The rewards we earn from your purchases directly help our school to pay for books and supplies for the Media Center, grade-level classes and more! Your child will be visiting the fair with their class, and students will have the opportunity to make a wish list or purchase books using cash or Literati Gift Cards.… Read Full Post
Celebrate the Magic of Reading with Eric Energy – Saturday December 6
Celebrate the magical start of our Bells Mill book fair at the Eric Energy Science Show on Saturday December 6. The interactive show will delight elementary students of all ages and give families an opportunity to visit the book fair together. Doors open 10.15am, show starts at 10.30am, book fair opens at 11.30am
This is a free event for all Bells Mill students, funded by the PTA, but pre-registration is encouraged. If you intend to bring younger siblings, please include them on the registration form.… Read Full Post
Register now for Winter Enrichment – Classes are filling up fast!
The Bells Mill PTA is proud to help coordinate a variety of before and after-school enrichment opportunities for our students. From chess to sports and science, there’s something for everyone to enjoy (indoors) during the cold winter months!
Important Note: All activities are run by outside providers—not the school or PTA—so families must contact vendors directly with any questions. These programs manage their own schedules, student supervision, and safety protocols.
Winter Programming
Pottery with Jimmy Potter’s Workshop— This winter, young artists will embark on a cultural journey through the enchanting world of Arctic wildlife.… Read Full Post
Bells Mill Model UN – 2025 Winter Registration Session is Open
Model United Nations (or Model UN) is an authentic simulation of the United Nations General Assembly in which students act as country delegates and engage in acts of diplomacy, negotiation, and decision making. The program is offered through Global Minds, LLC, founded in 2021 by former Bells Mill/Cabin John parents, Audré Park and Shreelata Durbhakula.
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.… Read Full Post
Spirit Fridays at Bells Mill is Back!
Did you know about Spirit Fridays? At Bells Mill, it’s a beloved tradition! Every Friday, students show their school pride by wearing blue and white or their favorite BMES Spirit Wear.
Each week, student representatives pop into classrooms to count how many students are dressed in spirit wear. Help your child’s class earn bragging rights by joining the fun!
Looking for a great holiday gift? BMES spirit wear is a perfect pick for showing school pride all year long.… Read Full Post
MCPS Boundary Study Update
MCPS will release new boundary options on December 1, which include the recommendation to utilize Crown High School as a temporary holding school for upcoming projects and the potential use of a hybrid option for local students. These new options will not replace the current options A-D, but will be added as additional options for consideration.
MCPS will host in-person and virtual sessions the first week in December: 12/1 at 7:30pm virtually, 12/2 at 6:30pm at Gaithersburg High School, and 12/4 at 11:30am virtually.… Read Full Post
Ongoing Events and Activities
Shake Shack Restaurant Night is Tonight!
Join us for Donation Day at Shake Shack in Cabin John Village on Tuesday, November 18th from 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM to support Bells Mill Elementary School! Grab your favorite Shack burger, fries, or shake, and mention Donation Day at the register—or use promo code DONATE when ordering on the Shack App, website, or kiosk. 25% of your total purchase will go directly to our school. It’s an easy (and delicious!) way to give back to the Bells Mill community.… Read Full Post