The school directory is a great way to stay connected with the BMES community. Want to look up your child’s classmates to arrange a playdate? The AtoZ directory makes it easy. While you’re there, don’t forget to update your own information including your child’s teacher for this school year.
The Health Room is in need of gently used or new pants in children’s sizes 4 through 16 for both girls and boys. Accidents, spills, and unexpected emergencies happen every day, and having extra clothing on hand helps our students stay comfortable and in class.
We’re collecting any styles of pants that are clean and in good condition. Please drop off any donations to the Front Office. Your support makes a big difference in keeping our students safe, comfortable, and focused on learning.… Read Full Post
Model United Nations (or Model UN) 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
Each week, the PTA will share information from other schools in the cluster or community programs that provide opportunities to connect and help each other. If you have anything you would like to add, email communications@bellsmill.org. While these are not sponsored or endorsed by the BMES PTA, we’re happy to help share information as appropriate.
RISE Flag Football Bethesda is offering a Sprint Season (Oct. 5 – Nov. 2) at North Bethesda Middle School. Students in grades K–8 can join a fun, safe, and inclusive flag football league—and you’ll save $10 off the $150 fee when using our code: PTA2025.… Read Full Post
Check out the PTA Fall Newsletter below, where you can get updates on upcoming restaurant nights, spirit wear, volunteer opportunities, and so much more! Here is a link to the PDF version where the links in the newsletter are active and clickable!
As we settle into September, it’s hard to believe that fall is right around the corner! The school year is already off to a wonderful start, and we’re excited to keep building momentum together. A big highlight this month is our Back to School Nights—taking place tonight for grades K–2, 6:00pm-7:30pm, and next Thursday for grades 3–5, also 6:00pm-7:30pm. These evenings are a great opportunity to connect with teachers, see what’s ahead for the year, and learn more about how we can support our students together.… Read Full Post
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
Model United Nations (or Model UN) 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
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. Learn more at https://odysseyofthemind.com/
The program is run entirely by parent volunteers and parent participation in this program is vital to its success. … Read Full Post