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Help Us Reach Our PTA Membership Drive Goal- We’re So Close!

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Our Bells Mill PTA Membership Drive is in full swing, and we’re making great progress! So far, 207 families have joined—thank you!

Our goal is to reach 250 families by October 24, and we’re just 43 families away. Let’s do this, Bears! Right now, 2nd grade is leading the pack with the highest percentage of PTA members and is on track to win the brand-new Bells Mill Croc Jibbitz! Here’s the current grade-level breakdown:

  • Kindergarten: 51%
  • 1st Grade: 52%
  • 2nd Grade: 54%
  • 3rd Grade: 52%
  • 4th Grade: 50%
  • 5th Grade: 41%

** Percentages are based on current student info in our directory.… Read Full Post

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Breakfast with Bears—Please RSVP by Friday Oct. 10

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Breakfast with Bears is a PTA fall tradition for our families to meet and enjoy some light breakfast refreshments on the blacktop before school. We encourage all families to attend and make some new friends! Breakfast is currently scheduled for Monday, October 13, from 8:30am to 9:05am. However, there does appear to be some rain in the forecast, so please keep an eye out for any updates over the weekend, in case we have to move the event to Tuesday, October 14.… Read Full Post

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Trunk or Treat—Please RSVP and Host a Trunk!

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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

Save the Date: Bingo Night – November 6

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Mark your calendars! Join us for an evening of family fun, prizes, and laughter at our annual Bingo Night! Bring your lucky charms, enjoy some treats, and connect with our amazing school community. Stay tuned for more details on how to sign up — you won’t want to miss it!

MCCPTA Draft Resolution on Programs Analysis

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Link to Meeting Slides & FAQ
Understanding the MCCPTA Draft Resolution on the MCPS Programs Analysis
The Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA) has introduced a Draft Resolution on Programs Analysis, urging MCPS and the Board of Education to pause and allow meaningful public input before moving forward with major changes to magnet and regional academic programs. The current MCPS plan would divide the county into six regions, limit access to programs by region, and dissolve existing consortia—changes that could significantly affect student choice, school diversity, and access to specialized learning opportunities.… Read Full Post

Celebrity Scoop Night on Oct 9 – Postponed

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Unfortunately, the Celebrity Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins, originally scheduled for this Thursday, October 9, has been postponed. We know this news is disappointing, and we truly appreciate your understanding. Details about a new date will be shared as soon as they are available.

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PTA Meeting & Childcare for October 7

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Please join us at our first general PTA meeting of the year tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7, at 6:30pm in the APR. All parents are encouraged to attend! Bar-T will be providing complimentary childcare for school-age children during the meeting; pizza will be provided! This service is available for the first 60 children. Please see the attached flyer to register.

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PTA Fall Membership Drive—Join by October 24

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The Bells Mill PTA Fall Membership Drive is underway! Our goal is to reach 250 family members by October 24, and we’re just 50 families away.

Check out the flyer to see all the fun incentives—raffle prizes, grade-level competitions, a schoolwide popsicle party if we hit our goal, and a special bonus: the grade with the highest percentage of PTA members will win brand-new Bells Mill Jibbitz!

Join the PTA today or update your student(s)’ info here!… Read Full Post

Odyssey of the Mind—Registration Extended to October 1 (today!)

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Registration for Odyssey of the Mind has been extended to October 1, so if you haven’t had a chance to register, now’s the time!

Odyssey of the Mind is an international program that builds creative problem-solving, teamwork, and performance skills in students. Teams of 5–7 are formed by grade, interests, and balance, with Grades 1–2 in the Primary Division and Grades 3–5 in Division 1. Participants may compete in the Maryland State Tournament each spring, with the chance to advance to the World Finals.… Read Full Post

Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly & Poster Project (Deadline Extended)

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We are pleased to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month again this year (September 15-October 15). On October 10, students will be attending a special Cultural Arts Assembly, arranged by the PTA, with Mr Lilo Gonzales to honor this important month (you can listen to his music ahead of time on Spotify)!

In addition, we’re inviting Hispanic and/or Latino families to create posters that showcase the diverse countries and cultures we’re celebrating. Ms. Pilar Busto, one of our parents, is helping coordinate these family posters for our school.… Read Full Post