Author Archives: BMES PTA

This Thanksgiving, consider donating a meal to families in need through Nourish Now, a local non-profit dedicated to food assistance. Each family will receive a meal box with stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes/yams, cornbread, macaroni & cheese, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, corn green beans, pie, and a turkey or chicken. 

So far we have raised enough money for 22 families to recieve Thanksgiving meals and a just about halfway to our goal.

Donate Here to sponsor a family of 4 for $40, or contribute any amount—every donation makes a difference.… Read Full Post

Please join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024, for a live, fun-filled, interactive science show with Eric Energy. Doors will open at 10:30 am, and the show will begin at 10:45 am in the APR. Space is limited, and registration is required. Please make sure to register today. We have opened early access for PTA members starting today for one week! Non-members will be able to register starting on Thursday, November 21. If you aren’t already a PTA member, become one today by clicking here and automatically get early registration access.… Read Full Post

Did you miss the chance to join BMES Model UN in the Fall? Then come and join us for the Winter Session!

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.… Read Full Post

The Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA) in accordance with its bylaws, has drafted its advocacy priorities for the 2024-2025 school year. These priorities provide a framework for the MCCPTA, to help influence the decision-making process at all levels through both advocating and policymaking.

Please review the DRAFT Advocacy Priorities and provide any input to our Bells Mill MCCPTA delegates at [email protected].

Each week in Bear Post we will share information from other schools in the cluster or community events that provide opportunities to connect and help each other. If you have anything you would like to add, email [email protected]. While these are not sponsored or endorsed by the BMES PTA, we’re happy to help share information as appropriate.

Bells Mill Elementary School Chess Club, organized by Magnus Chess Academy. Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments outside of club time, which may have an additional fee. … Read Full Post

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate yesterday’s Fall Festival Parade and also our room parents and volunteers for hosting classroom festivities; the children had so much fun despite the very warm fall weather!

In honor of National Principal’s Month (October), the PTA would like to recognize Dr. Smith and Mrs. Kemp for the incredible dedication, leadership, and heart they bring to our school every day. Their commitment to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment inspires students, teachers, and staff alike.… Read Full Post

We are thrilled to already have 200+ family PTA members! Thank you to everyone who has already joined this year. We would like to reach our goal of 250 memberships by the end of today! Please see this flyer about our fall Membership Drive for special incentives to join the PTA by November 1.

We have other membership perks coming up this year, and it’s never too late to join! Individual and class-level gifts will be announced next week.… Read Full Post

Thank you to everyone who attended our first (and definitely not last) Trunk or Treat on Sunday! We really appreciate everyone who decorated their trunks, our SSL volunteers, 5th grade fundraising team, Georgia Karamalikis, Shara Reider and Lis Patterson for all of their work to get this event off the ground in a short period of time. 

Reminders for this week:
Colony Grill Restaurant Week supporting the Bells Mill PTA through October 27
PTA Membership Drive through October 31 – Become a member!… Read Full Post

We’d like to thank all the parents who contributed their time and creativity by submitting a poster for our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Your beautiful displays brought the rich cultures of various countries to life and inspired our students.

A special thanks to Ms. Pilar Busto and Mr. Fenton for their incredible support in making this event happen. We appreciate your continued involvement!