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PTA Board Nominating Committee: We need 3 PTA Member Volunteers!

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The Bells Mill PTA bylaws require us to form a nominating committee to fill next year’s PTA Board. We need to identify 3 more volunteers who are current PTA members. The nominating committee will be responsible for formally nominating eligible persons for open PTA board positions and reporting their nominees to the general membership prior to the PTA election at a general membership meeting in May. The estimated time commitment is less than 30 minutes! If you are able to serve on the nominating committee, please email us at [email protected]… Read Full Post

MCCPTA Healthy Sleep Resolution

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The MCCPTA Delegates Assembly passed on February 25, 2025 a Healthy Sleep For Adolescents Resolution which supports a change in bell times for secondary school students. This flyer contains more information about the Resolution, and next steps.

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PTA Weekly Message

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Last Thursday, Bells Mill ES and the Bells Mill PTA were thrilled to welcome Jamaal “Mr. Root” Collier for an engaging and interactive assembly. Mr. Root introduced our students and staff to the history of hip-hop, Black history in Maryland, freestyling, beatboxing, and the power of speaking and listening. He even incorporated phonics, rhythm, and movement—getting our youngest learners jumping, counting, and fully immersed in the experience.

During the Q&A session, a student eagerly asked if he was on Spotify—and the answer is yes!… Read Full Post

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Celebrate Nowruz at Bells Mill

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We’re excited to bring the spirit of Nowruz to Bells Mill! If your family celebrates and you’d like to help by creating a poster to showcase this special holiday, we’d love for you to join us.

Posters will be displayed at school and should be ready by March 14th. If you’re interested, please fill out this form, and we’ll be in touch with details.

Let’s celebrate together!

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Academic Night is Tonight! February 27

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Don’t miss the annual Academic Showcase Night this evening. The event will run from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Check out the choice board of activities, and please RSVP for the event HERE. 

Bells Mill staff also invites incoming kindergarten students and parents (2025-2026) to meet with kindergarten teachers and other school staff. The flier for this opportunity is below.

IMPORTANT: Students must be monitored by a parent/guardian at all times during the event.

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PTA Weekly Message – Bingo Night Reminders

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Our Candyland themed Bingo Night is happening THIS Saturday, February 22, in the APR! Doors open at 5:30 pm, and bingo begins at 6:00 pm. The event is sold out, and unfortunately no tickets will be available at the door due to capacity restrictions.

If you’re attending, get into the Candyland spirit by wearing your grade’s designated color:

  • Kindergarten: Green
  • 1st Grade: Purple
  • 2nd Grade: Red
  • 3rd Grade: Yellow
  • 4th Grade: Pink
  • 5th Grade: Blue 

We can’t wait to see you on Saturday!… Read Full Post

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