Thank you to the more than 40 families who provided baked goods for the Holiday Cookie Buffet for staff. The selections were amazing and the teachers appreciated taking home a box of baked goods to enjoy of the holidays. Thanks for Jismi Johnson for coordinating the effort as well as the parents who helped set up. In addition, the PTA was happy to provide a catered luncheon by Gregorio’s in Cabin John for teachers before break.… Read Full Post
Spirit wear sales continue! By popular demand, Sports Extra added a winter hat. https://bellsmill.org/order-bells-mill-spirit-wear/. If you have any questions about spirit wear, please email [email protected].
Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA) is comprised of 193 local PT(S)As advocating for students, parents, family members, teachers, staff and administrators of Montgomery County Public Schools. MCCPTA’s priority is to ensure a world-class education for every student, and ensure that all students feel safe, welcome, and valued for being exactly who they are. Each year the Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA) establishes advocacy priorities to guide its activities. They are presented to the MCCPTA delegates for each school for review and comment.… Read Full Post
Are you interested in advocating for BMES at the county level? Have a specific passion that you’d love to champion? Check out the committee opportunities with the Montgomery County Council of PTAS:
Health and Wellness – advocate for a safe, healthy and secure environment for students and staff, includes environmental, mental health & wellness, school nutrition, school climate & safety, safe technology, and substance use prevention
Gifted Education – advocate on behalf of children who require accelerated and enriched instruction
Special Education – advocate on behalf of children who require special education services
Curriculum – advocate for effective and supportive course work for all students
There are many more opportunities to engage at the county level.… Read Full Post
Dear Bells Mill Community,
We’ve run into some unexpected scheduling and logistical challenges for tonight’s parent meeting. We are POSTPONING tonight’s meeting to a date to be determined. We made this decision to prioritize the health of the Bells Mill community and ensure full participation by the school and parent community as we discuss the School of Excellence parent survey results.
A new date for the meeting will be shared as soon as it is available.… Read Full Post
All artists participating in this year’s Reflections art contest, entries are due on December 9th. Remember you can turn in your entry online through the link sent to parents from the PTA OR you can turn in the paper form and bring your art to the art room. There are 6 areas to compete: dance, music composition, film production, photography, literature, and visual arts
What is the PTA Reflections program? PTA’s Reflections is a nationwide art program which provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts.… Read Full Post
As we approach the holidays, many families often give gifts to BMES teachers and staff. We have asked teachers and staff to share “A Few of Their Favorite Things” to provide some ideas! This list includes teachers, paraeducators, specialists and front office staff.
A Few of Their Favorite Things
There are specific MCPS guidelines about individual gift giving that must be followed by all parents. The MCPS policy states that the total gift amount for the year cannot exceed $100 per child.… Read Full Post
Let’s join together this holiday season to show our appreciation to teachers & staff for their hard work! Teachers & staff will get to pack a box of baked goodies to enjoy!
You can help by baking or purchasing 2-3 dozen of your favorite cookies/bars/sweet treats. If bringing cakes, brownies or other sheet baked goods, please pre-cut items. Please drop off your donations in disposable containers that will not need to be returned.
Call Your Mother in Pike & Rose will donate 25% of sales on Sunday, December from 11am-5pm to Bells Mill PTA. Mention the Bells Mill Fundraiser when ordering or use Discount code BELLSMILL25 to use for online ordering.
The Ledo Pizza by Montgomery Mall 10301 Westlake Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817 will donate 20% of its sales to the Bells Mill PTA tonight from 5-9PM. This applies to carryout and dine-in orders only. Be sure to mention the Bells Mill fundraiser when you order.
Thanks to Danielle Somers for organizing this for us!