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BMES Model UN – Spring Session

Model UN (or MUN) 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 instructors and administrators to register students in local Model UN conferences at the U.S.… Read Full Post

Did you know that socks are the #1 most requested item in our shelters? Sponsored by the Kindergarten Team, Kindergarten Room Parents and in partnership with the BMES Green Leader Club, we are accepting all size socks (gently used or new) to support community shelters. There are drop-off baskets in every hall, so please bring your donations by February 16. 

Thank you very much for your generous support to help families in our local communities.

We are so proud and pleased to announce the honorees for this year’s MCCPTA Reflections Program. The following Bells Mill students won awards at the county level and will move onto the state level competition:

Dance – Jennifer Dong, Award of Merit (Primary group) – 2nd Grade

Visual Arts – Brian Xin, Award of Excellence (Intermediate group) – 3rd Grade

Literature – Caden Xin, Award of Excellence (Primary group) – Kindergarten

Photography – Candice Xu, Award of Excellence (Intermediate group) – 3rd Grade

Music Composition – Brian Xin, Honorable Mention ( Intermediate group ) – 3rd Grade

Thank you to all of the students who submitted entries this year, to Holly Cullum & Xiaoxiao Han for leading the Reflections program and all of the judges!

Last week in the Community Corner we shared information about the Churchill Girls Basketball Community Night originally scheduled for tonight (1/16). Because of the weather (again!), that event has been rescheduled to Monday, January 22. Come out and support the Lady Bulldogs; JV plays at 5:30PM followed by varsity at 7:15PM. Students from all WCHS feeder schools are invited to attend the game free of charge. Enjoy concessions, giveaways and games for the kids at halftime!… Read Full Post

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.

Registration for Potomac Soccer’s Lil’ Futures Spring Clinics are now open! If you have a younger player who is interested in learning more about soccer while having lots of fun, come join us this spring across multiple locations in Montgomery County.… Read Full Post

We need you! Contribute in large and small ways — in any way you can. Anything and everything helps to better our school, community and children.

Next Thursday, January 18, is our Bingo Night; We still need volunteers to help this event run, especially during the event and clean up. This will help make lines shorter and help our event run smoothly. Please sign up here and if you have any questions, please email [email protected]… Read Full Post