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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a Poster for BMES

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Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15). Today, students participated in a special Cultural Arts Assembly to honor this important month. 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 volunteer form by October 7, 2024.… Read Full Post

MCCPTA’s Gifted Education Committee (GEC)

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We are excited to introduce Julia Chuang, as the BMES liaison to MCCPTA’s Gifted Education Committee (GEC). If you are interested in accelerated and enriched
instruction at BMES, please reach out to her so she can better understand your child’s needs.

It’s her role to coordinate advocacy for our students – let’s see what we can get done! You can reach Julia at [email protected]

In addition, you can join the GEC listserv by sending an email, along with your child’s school
and grade, to [email protected].… Read Full Post

From the PTA: See You at the Back to School Picnic Tonight!

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We were so excited to learn on Monday that Bells Mill was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School! Congratulations to our staff, students, and families on all the hard work in achieving this recognition. We can’t wait to celebrate tonight and all year!

The Back to School Picnic is happening this evening, rain, hail, or shine! Don’t let the weather stop you from joining us for a night of fun, starting at 5:30pm.… Read Full Post

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Registration for Odyssey of the Mind – Closes Tomorrow

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Odyssey of the Mind is an international program aimed at developing creative problem-solving skills in children of all ages.  The program encourages teamwork, critical analysis of ideas, effective conflict resolution, flexible creative thinking, and on-stage performance skills.  Students are placed in teams of 5-7 students based on grade level, interests, child preferences, and balance. Grades 1-2 participate in Primary Division and Grades 3-5 in Division 1.  Participants have the opportunity to compete at the Maryland State Tournament in the Spring, with the potential to advance to the World Finals.… Read Full Post

Back to School Picnic – September 26; Just a few volunteer slots left!

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We are one week away from the Back to School Picnic! Please join us for a night of fun on Thursday, September 26 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. There will be inflatables, music, local vendors, the ice cream truck, and more. Please review the event flyer for all the details. A signed waiver is required for participation (hyperlink: tinyurl.com/BMESPICNIC).

Thank you very much to all the parents and caregivers who have signed up to volunteer.… Read Full Post

Recess and Lunch Volunteer Information Session – Friday, September 20

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Interested caregivers will have the opportunity to volunteer during recess and lunch for the 2024-2025 school year beginning Monday, September 23rd. Members of our parent community are working on developing the sign-up for the school year, and the link will be shared in the coming days.

Anyone who is interested in volunteering during recess and/or lunch must complete MCPS Volunteer Compliance Training as well as attend an in-person meeting at Bells Mill ES. The caregiver meeting to learn about school-based expectations for this role will be held on Friday, September 20 at 10:00am–11:00am in the media center; no RSVP is required.… Read Full Post