As we finish up the final week of school for 2023, the PTA would like to thank everyone for their contributions and support of our students, teachers, faculty, and community. We could not maintain such a great community without your ongoing generosity and support. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season and best wishes for the New Year.
The school-wide Reflections Art Competition has been judged, and students were selected from each category to compete in the county-level Reflections Competition. Please congratulate and celebrate the following Bells Mill Bears – wishing you the best of luck in the next round of the competition!
Dance: Jennifer Dong
Literature: Primary: Caden Xin; Intermediate: Clara Lee and Allen Xin
Music: Brian Xin
Photography: Candice Xu, Rosalie Cullum
Visual Art Primary: Caden Xin, Caitlyn Xu, and Talia Jin; Intermediate: Angelina Jiang, Brian Xin, and Allen Xin
The Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA) invites you to join one of our array of committees in advocating at all levels on a wide range of issues by joining, or leading, an MCCPTA committee. Whatever your passion, we likely have a committee for that. Please find additional information and fill out the interest form HERE and a committee member will reach out to you.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to our BMES MCCPTA Delegates at [email protected].
Let’s join together this holiday season to show our appreciation to teachers & staff for their hard work! Teachers & staff will get to pack a box of baked goodies to enjoy!
You can help by baking or purchasing 2-3 dozen of your favorite cookies/bars/sweet treats. If bringing cakes, brownies or other sheet baked goods, please pre-cut items. Please drop off your donations in disposable containers that will not need to be returned.
Sign up to donate cookies here — https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044AA4AE22A6FA7-46318454-bmes#/… Read Full Post
It takes more than 70 talented individuals to make Bells Mill the amazing school it is! Each year families and room parents generously give holiday gifts to their classroom teachers. This year we want to make sure that all BMES staff receive a holiday gift. The PTA is coordinating a sign up for non-classroom teachers, including paraeducators, building service staff, and specialists, and we’d like your help to make sure that all staff feel appreciated at the holidays.… Read Full Post
We hope many of you were able to dine at Colony Grill last week and enjoy some pizza while supporting Bells Mill. With the holidays fast approaching, please consider contributing to the cookie buffet and/or staff member holiday gift (see posts below for more information, and the list of staff’s favorite things). As always, we appreciate all of your contributions and could not maintain such a great community without your help and support!
Restaurant week continues through the weekend! Enjoy some delicious pizza at Colony Grill in Cabin John Village during the week of December 4-10 while helping support the Bells Mill PTA! Mention BMES when dining at Colony Grill for the chance to win a Colony Grill Pizza Truck Party for 50! Here is a flyer with the information.
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.
Girls on the Run: We would love to bring back Girls on the Run to Bells Mill this spring!… Read Full Post
Bells Mill’s print directory will be sent to the printer soon, so please login to your AtoZ Connect account and verify your information by Monday, December 4. Any changes made online after that date will not be captured in the printed directory! This includes updating your child(ren)’s current classroom teacher(s) and noting your privacy preferences. Here is the link to update your info: https://bellsmillpta.membershiptoolkit.com
The submission deadline for the Reflections art program has been extended to tomorrow, December 1.
This year’s Reflections art program is underway, and students are encouraged to create original art (visual art, music, dance, photography, writing, and film) based on this year’s theme: “I am hopeful because…”
To submit an entry, take a high quality photo, video, or file and submit it through this Google Form. For more information and inspiration, visit the Reflections website.… Read Full Post