The first PTA meeting for the 2023–24 school year will be held on Tuesday October 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the APR.
We invite you to meet the 2023–2024 PTA and school administrators; in addition, please join us as we celebrate being awarded the 2022–24 National PTA School of Excellence.
Happy (almost) Friday and Happy Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15)!
In the coming weeks, students will engage in a Cultural Arts Assembly to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. As we lead up to this event, we are inviting any and all Hispanic and/or Latino families to craft posters for our school to celebrate the many countries and cultures that we are honoring during this month. One of our parents, Mrs. Jennifer Nwadike, is coordinating the family posters for our school.… Read Full Post
Registration is now open for Odyssey of the Mind for Bells Mill students in grades 1–5. You can learn about the program and parent volunteer opportunities as well as register using the online registration form available at: https://bit.ly/OOTM2324 . Please register by September 29.
Odyssey of the Mind is an international program aimed at developing creative problem-solving skills in children of all ages. The program encourages teamwork, critical analysis of ideas, learning how to listen to one another, effective conflict resolution, flexible creative thinking, and on-stage performance skills.… Read Full Post
Come join us on the blacktop for light breakfast refreshments before school on September 27th from 8:30 – 9:05 am (rain date: September 28th). Each Bells Mill Bear can bring one special person to share the morning with. Please RSVP by Sunday, September 24th at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e45acac2ba3fac34-breakfast2.
Volunteers Needed for Breakfast with Bears
We are looking for volunteers to help with coordinating food purchases, set up, clean up, and
food distribution for Breakfast with Bears on September 27th (rain date: September 28th ). Sign up to volunteer at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e45acac2ba3fac34-volunteers2#/
FLEX academies will be offering programs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Enrollment opens on September 11 and spots are limited. View flyer here for classes and schedule.
While the PTA helps coordinate this program, FLEX academies administer the programs and coordinates with the individual providers, as well as provides a staff person to ensure safe dismissal of students. For more information about a program, please email [email protected]
For more information on After School Programs, please see the PTA website.
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 administrators to register students in local Model UN conferences at the U.S.… Read Full Post
California Tortilla will donate 25% of group sales to Bells Mill PTA on Wednesday, September 20 from 11AM-9:30PM. Orders must be placed in-store* or online for in-store, pickup, curbside
pickup, or delivery from the Potomac restaurant. See the attached flyer.
We’re excited to offer some fun new spirit wear this year! Show your school spirit and support the PTA at the same time. The SpiritWear store has tons of product and design options for you to choose from, letting you create your perfect custom spirit wear. Orders are shipped to your house with $4.95 flat rate shipping. Watch the spirit wear website below for weekly promotions!
Place your order here: https://www.bellsmillspiritwear.com/
DYK that each Friday is Spirit Friday?… Read Full Post
Thank you to the 184 families and 23 staff that have joined the PTA this year!
A membership to the PTA costs $25 per family. We invite you to join the PTA For Your Child because increasing our membership, even by one family, helps make a difference. However, membership dues account for less than 15% of our annual budget. We ask our families to consider making a donation to help us fill the gap! Consider a donation of $100 to the PTA, in addition to your membership, to help fund important enrichment opportunities for Bells Mill.… Read Full Post
Each year the PTA supports more than 50 programs and activities to support the educational and student experience at Bells Mill. Your involvement is critical so we can continue to provide enrichment activities and support Bells Mill. This is also a great way to get to know parents, teachers, and administrators. Use the form below to indicate below which ones you would be interested in supporting and we’ll be in touch!
BMES 2023-2024 PTA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
A description of the committees is available at https://bellsmill.org/about/committees/… Read Full Post