Author Archives: BMES PTA

Bells Mill is an incredible school thanks to the dedication and hard work of more than 70 talented individuals. Every year, families and room parents generously give holiday gifts to their classroom teachers, and we are so grateful for that tradition. This year, we’d like to extend that appreciation to all BMES staff, including paraeducators, building service staff, and specialists, to ensure everyone feels the holiday spirit.

The PTA is coordinating a sign-up to help us recognize these amazing team members.… Read Full Post

Thank you to all our amazing volunteers this year! We need volunteers for everything we do — whether it’s behind the scenes or at an event and everything in between. 

If you can attend Eric Energy or are available to work a shift at the book fair (both day and evening shifts are available), please see the links below. We can’t run these programs without you. 

Eric Energy: If you are attending the event and can volunteer, please sign up here. … Read Full Post

Dr. Smith and Mr. Fenton recently attended the 2024 Annual National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. BMES earned an award in the Exemplary High-Performing Schools category, which highlights institutions with strong achievement across all student groups. Congratulations once again to BMES for receiving the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award!

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. 

Donate Here to sponsor a family of 4 for $40, or contribute any amount—every donation makes a difference. Be sure to select “Bells Mill Elementary School” under “Apply my donation to…” so we can track donations from our school. … 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. All… Read Full Post

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