Author Archives: BMES PTA

We continue to be extremely grateful for all of our teachers/staff and their commitment to our students and community! The PTA has a few welcome events planned, including a special breakfast for our teachers/staff on Thursday, August 22, 2024. We would appreciate your support.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CAEA622A3FE3-50769168-teacher

The breakfast is Thursday, August 22nd. Please drop off your donation no later than 7:30 am at the Front door/office. Anything you can do to help make this event great for our teachers/staff would be greatly appreciated.… Read Full Post

At the end of each Fiscal Year we are required to have the books of the Bells Mill Elementary PTA undergo a financial review. This is not an audit, you do not need to be a CPA or financial professional to volunteer, and the entire commitment shouldn’t take more than 1-2 hours. Under Free State PTA rules, a committee of three people need to perform the review by reviewing the bank statements, check register, and other documents and confirm them to be correct.… Read Full Post

Thank you to Amanda Klueger and Shara Reiter and all the volunteers for the Bells Mill Bash! It was the best way to celebrate the end of the year! 

Thank you to all of the parents that helped with the GeoBowls for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders! 

Thank you to Sapna Banker for the amazing job on the yearbook production and distribution!

And last, but most certainly not least, THANK YOU to our PTA President Deb Palisin for her tireless work on the PTA Board and within the school community.… Read Full Post

LAST CHANCE to order the 2023-24 yearbook 

Freed has kindly opened the link and you will be able to order until Sunday, June 16 at 11:59 pm. The cost is $30 plus shipping. The yearbook will be shipped to your address in mid July. 

https://freedphotography.simplephoto.com/prepay/48031677?code=BMES24YB

Or visit: www.freedpics.com

Code: BMES24YB

The PTA will host three popsicle playdates this summer for incoming kindergarteners on June 30 (3 p.m.), July 13 (10 a.m.), and August 4 (3 p.m.). Please see this flyer for details, and please register to attend via the attached QR Codes on the flyer or following links:
June: https://bit.ly/bmesjunepd
July: https://bit.ly/bmesjulypd
August: https://bit.ly/bmesaugpd

We’re looking forward to seeing you at Bells Mill Bash tonight, 5:30-8pm on the blacktop and field!

A few notes and reminders:

• the Bash is ON rain or shine! In case of rain, some activities will be moved inside.
• walk-up wristbands will be sold by credit card only for $7 each. All children ages 5 to 17 need a wristband. Please find the “walk up sales“ table in front of the blacktop.
• Check-in will be done by STUDENT last name across 3 tables (A-I, J-R, S-Z) in front of the school building and blacktop.

We are looking for 2 volunteers to take on Chair positions for 2 of our committees. While not elected positions, having these individuals participate more fully in PTA business will help ensure the sustainability of the organization and balance workloads. They work with board members behind the scenes and also participate in board meetings. 

The positions open are for Communications and Membership. If you are interested, please email [email protected]

A reminder to submit any reimbursements. You can use the online form, leave forms and receipts in the PTA box in the main office, or email forms and all receipts. The latest you can submit is Thursday, June 14, or within 30 days from the event. Please email [email protected] with the forms/receipts or with any questions.

Order your school supplies for 2024-2025 now! Short window so please don’t delay.

Our school tailored supply kits have everything you need for Cabin John Middle School. We have one kit that includes a zipper/shoulder strap binder and one without, all other elements of the kits are the same. Our program starts today and runs only up to June 21st! Each kit will be delivered to your home the week of August 18th, in time for the new school year.… Read Full Post

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.

DC WAY Summer Brazilian Way Camp/Soccer Camp: DC Way is an award-winning recreational soccer club that was created with a clear mission and aligned core values in order to teach more than just the fundamentals of soccer while having an absolute blast.… Read Full Post