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CANCELED: BMES PTA Back to School Picnic

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Due to the weather forecast, the PTA has had to make the hard decision to cancel tonight’s Back to School Picnic. If you have pre-ordered pizza, you can collect it at school between 5:15pm – 6pm. Please use the carpool lane and stop at the front door so volunteers can bring the pizza to your car.

The PTA is disappointed to have to cancel one of our favorite events, but we hope you’ll join us at one of the upcoming fall events: Scoop Night (October 9), Breakfast with Bears (October 13), Trunk or Treat (October 25) and Bingo night (November 6). … Read Full Post

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Weekly Message from the PTA

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A big thank you to all the families who joined us at Colony Grill last night to support our PTA fundraiser—your support helps make a real difference for our school community! You can still support by purchasing pizza through September 21; please make sure to mention Bells Mill when you order.

As a reminder, today is the last day to place your pizza pre-orders for the Back to School picnic, so be sure to get your orders in before the deadline.… Read Full Post

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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a Poster at BMES

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Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15). Students will be attending a special Cultural Arts Assembly in October to honor this important month. 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.

If you’d like to participate and create a poster for display at Bells Mill, please fill out the Poster Submission Form by October 1, 2025.

Breakfast with Bears – October 13

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Come join us on the blacktop for light breakfast refreshments (donuts, juice, and coffee) before school on October 13, from 8:30am to 9:05am (rain date: October 14). Each Bells Mill Bear can bring one special person to share the morning with. To ensure we have enough refreshments, please RSVP by Friday, October 10: Link to RSVP SignupGenius

Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for volunteers to help with coordinating food purchases, setup, cleanup, and food distribution for Breakfast with Bears.… Read Full Post

Upcoming Boundary Study – Fall Information Sessions

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The MCPS community is invited to participate in upcoming public information meetings for the reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School boundary study and the opening of Crown High School and the expansion of the Damascus High School boundary study. In these sessions, the next round of proposed boundary options for the 2027-2028 school year will be presented, including accompanying maps, articulation patterns, data tables, and an interactive map tool. MCPS will also share surveys for each boundary study so that attendees can provide meaningful feedback after exploring the options and accompanying resources.… Read Full Post

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Last Chance to Join Bells Mill Afterschool Enrichment Programs!

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Exciting news—many of our fall afterschool enrichment programs at Bells Mill are underway, and spots are filling up fast! To view open classes and to register, please visit the Bells Mill page on Kiddo. All classes require a minimum number of students in order to run, so please don’t delay and register your children today!

From hands-on STEM projects and creative arts to cooking and cheerleading, there’s something for every child to explore, learn, and enjoy after the school day ends.… Read Full Post

Pizza Pre-Order for School Picnic – Ends Today!

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Bring a blanket and join us for the Bells Mill PTA Back to School Picnic on September 25, 2025, 5:30pm-7:30pm on the Bells Mill blacktop and fields! We will be bringing back inflatables from the Bash, including the obstacle course, soccer, gaga, and more. In addition, there will be music, pizza, ice cream, concessions for sale, and BEST OF ALL—our Bells Mill Community.

ADMISSION: Free. You are encouraged to pre-register and complete the waiver.

PIZZA: Pizza from Potomac Pizza will only be available by pre-order.… Read Full Post

Join Us at Colony Grill!

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Come meet the PTA Board on September 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Colony Grill in Cabin John Village. Take a midweek break and enjoy some delicious pizza with the rest of the Bells Mill community. We hope to see you there!

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Bells Mill Pedestrian Safety Assessment—Family Feedback Needed

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Montgomery County Department of Transport is conducting safety assessments at 15 schools, including Bells Mill, with the goal of better understanding safety needs for those who walk or bike to school. They are seeking parent feedback via a short survey to help identify needs for new crosswalks and sidewalks, and to identify potential hazards that could be addressed.

Please help DOT make our kids school commutes safer and fill in the survey today!

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