Author Archives: BMES PTA

The submission deadline for the Reflections art program has been extended to tomorrow, December 1.

This year’s Reflections art program is underway, and students are encouraged to create original art (visual art, music, dance, photography, writing, and film) based on this year’s theme: “I am hopeful because…”

To submit an entry, take a high quality photo, video, or file and submit it through this Google Form. For more information and inspiration, visit the Reflections website.… Read Full Post

During November, our students are learning about being positive and responsible citizens within the school community as our school-wide SEL focus, and to support this learning, we are sponsoring a coat and boot drive for our sister school, South Lake Elementary School.

If you are able, please donate new or barely used coats and boots of all sizes at the donation boxes in the front hall over the next few weeks. Thank you very much for your support!

Our sister school, South Lake Elementary School, in Montgomery Village, has asked for our help to provide Thanksgiving meals to families from the school who need assistance. We are also hoping to provide meals for families in our own community.

Donate Here to sponsor a family of 4 for $40. Please select “Bells Mill Elementary School 2023” under “Apply my donation to…” so we can track the donations from our school.

We have again partnered with Nourish Now, a local non-profit that provides food assistance to families in the community.… Read Full Post

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.

BMES Model UN is open to all 5th graders, and siblings receive a 5% discount. Please register by November 30 on the Global Minds Website.… Read Full Post

A friendly reminder that tomorrow, from 1:45pm-3:45pm Bells Mill will host Visitation Day (formally known as Open House) where you can visit your child’s classroom.  Please RSVP using this Google Form and have your government ID ready when you arrive to enter the school.

Families whose youngest child is in grades K–2 will check in at the side door next to the blacktop.  Families whose youngest child is in grades 3-5 will check in at the main entrance in order to reduce crowding.

Parents, Guardians, Caregivers of students in grades 3 – 5 are invited to hear about information regarding compact math.  The MCPS math curriculum team will be sharing more in-depth information as families prepare their children for middle and high school.

When: Monday, November 13, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Who: Grades 3-5 Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers, MCPS Math Department and Churchill Cluster Elementary Principals

Where: Churchill High School Cafeteria, 11300 Gainsborough Rd, Potomac, MD 20854

It was great to see so many families and fun costumes at the Fall Festival earlier this week as we head into November!

A friendly reminder that its time to verify and/or update your directory information in the PTA A-Z Directory, especially your child(ren)’s teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. If you haven’t already done so, after verifying your contact information, please join the PTA! We have a full calendar of enriching and fun events planned for our students, staff, and families this year, but it’s only possible with the support of our members.… Read Full Post

Mrs. Kim, on the Building Services Staff, lost her home to a fire a few weeks ago. Fortunately, they had only minor injuries but there is so much Mrs. Kim and her family will need; right now they need some help with clothes and toiletries. Please help as you can and see the sign-up genius for sizes for Mrs. Kim, her husband and son, and where you can drop off the items.

Thank you Dr. Smith and Mrs. Kemp!

Every October, National Principals Month shines a spotlight on our leaders with their unwavering dedication and vision for our schools. They aren’t merely running schools-they’re molding futures, shaping communities and paving pathways to success for every student! Please consider sending your student in with a note or drawing to our amazing Administrators to recognize this event.

And finally, we wish everyone has a safe, fun, and happy Halloween on Tuesday!