Author Archives: BMES PTA

What is the PTA Reflections program? PTA’s Reflections is a nationwide art program which provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts. Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas; develop artistic literacy; increase confidence; and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.… Read Full Post

Churchill Football & Commanders Friday Night Feature

Join us this Friday night as our 6-1 Bulldogs football team celebrates their Senior Night as they take on rival Wootton. The Bulldogs will be joined by the Washington Commanders traveling “Friday Night Feature” group to celebrate this big matchup. The Commanders will be bringing Washington football Legends, Cheerleaders, Major Tuddy and more! They’ll also be giving away rally towels at the gate for the first 500 fans and have games setup for the kids.… Read Full Post

Thank you to those who have already taken the time to fill out the BMES questionnaire. Based on community feedback (from more than 190 families so far!), the message is overwhelming support for keeping Bells Mill students together at Cabin John MS (options C or D) and not splitting them between two middle schools (options A or B). In particular, options A or B raise significant safety concerns; under these options, children who live within walking distance of Cabin John MS would instead go to Hoover MS, requiring unsafe crossings of a busy Tuckerman Lane for those without bus service, or bus rides for those who live over 1.5 miles from Hoover but could otherwise walk to Cabin John.… Read Full Post

We didn’t forget about it! Our focus has been on the boundary study this week, but we’ll share updated membership numbers in next week’s Bear Post. Thanks for your continued support & patience.

Bingo Night is scheduled for November 6 from 5.30-7pm, and tickets for this ever-popular event are now on sale for PTA members.

This fun family event always sells out, so reserve your bingo cards, pizza and cookies early! Join our celebrity callers and Bells Mill community for a family night out with pizza dinner, bingo and fun prizes.

Ticket sales will open to non-PTA members on October 27.

Bells Mill PTA is hosting a Trunk or Treat for all our families. The event will be on Saturday, October 25, 4:30pm-6:30pm in the school parking lot. Costumes are encouraged!

To ensure we have enough candy for everyone, please register your child(ren) for this event by October 21—we want to make sure that no one goes home empty-handed!

We are still looking for a few more families to host a trunk; the PTA will provide $30 towards candy/decorations to the first 20 families to sign up.… Read Full Post

Did you know we partner with Mabel’s Labels to raise funds for the Bells Mill PTA? Cooler days mean more layers and more labels! Don’t miss Mabel’s Labels’ annual Sweater Weather Sale: 20% off all clothing labels.

From Oct 13-19, save 20% on clothing labels. No more lost layers or overflowing lost & found!

MCPS is conducting a boundary study to determine the attendance boundaries for the new Crown High School in Gaithersburg, beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. What is a boundary study, you might ask? CLICK HERE for the FAQs regarding the study which provide some background into why they are doing the study and what it might mean for students at various schools. In short, it affects articulation at middle and high schools around the county, including students at Bells Mill.… Read Full Post

As we suspected, given the rain and wind forecast for this Monday, Breakfast with Bears will be rescheduled to Tuesday, October 14. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate this unusual fall weather!

On Tuesday morning, donuts, juice, and Starbucks coffee will be served from 8:30am to 9:05am. Water will be available to fill up your water bottles.

A couple of reminders:
1. Please do not park in the bus loop.
2. Please bring cash if you’d like to donate to the PTA at the event; there will be a collection jar.… Read Full Post

Our first in-person PTA meeting was held this Tuesday, October 7. Thank you to all the families who joined us; draft meeting minutes will be made available on the PTA website shortly. Attending our PTA meetings is a great way to stay connected and make a difference in your child’s school experience. It’s a chance to hear what’s happening around the school from Dr. Smith and Mrs. Tilkens, share ideas, and help shape upcoming events and programs.… Read Full Post