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Holiday Gifts for Non-Classroom Staff

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For the third year, we are coordinating holiday gifts for our non-classroom staff so that all of the amazing people who support our students feel appreciated. Check out the sign up genius and list below to find your favorite specialists, paraeducators, and support staff. Gifts may be sent in with your child or dropped off at the front office for staff mailboxes. Please remember MCPS gift guidelines: no more than $20 per staff member gift and $100 per child for the year.… Read Full Post

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MCCPTA Seeks Your Views on School Chromebook Use

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The MCCPTA Technology Committee invites all families to share your views regarding use of school-issued Chromebooks. Parents have reached out to us to express their concerns, and we wanted to provide a way for individuals to share their specific concerns, and also collect data and testimonials to share with MCPS and the Board of Education. As the Technology Committee is also considering what recommendations to provide to MCPS on its draft artificial intelligence policy, it is especially important for us to share how technology has been and is being used in the classroom now.… Read Full Post

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Share Your Favorite Photos and Moments for the 2025-26 Yearbook

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This year we have made it easier than ever to collect photos for the yearbook! Parents and staff can now upload pictures from school and PTA events and around the community using our new and improved submission link. 

Password: BMESybcandids2526!

Photo ideas (Please submit photos that include groups of two or more students when possible):

  • PTA events – Bingo, Breakfast with Bears, Trunk or Treat, etc
  • Fall Festival- Parade and Parties
  • Restaurant Nights
  • Field Trips
  • Chorus and Instrumental Music Concerts
  • Sports Teams or Clubs connected to Bells Mill
  • Class Projects and other special classroom memories If you’re uploading directly from your phone, make sure to scroll to the correct category and not just the grade level before submitting your photos.
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PTA Meeting Rescheduled to December 3

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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

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Bells Mill Book Fair – December 5-12

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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

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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!

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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

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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!

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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