DON’T MISS OUT!
Reserve Your Ad Space in the 2014-2015 School Directory Now. There is no better way to reach the parents of Bells Mill students than by advertising in our directory. Packed with valuable data like family contact info, important school dates, class rosters as well as a listing of sponsors recognized as neighborhood partners because a good portion of their advertising costs goes back to the school and students. The School Directory is an indispensable resource consulted regularly by school families, faculty, and staff.… Read Full Post
All Pre-Orders for the BASH are due TOMORROW (Tuesday, June 3).
Also, we still need volunteers! It’s critical to fill the remaining few spots for everyone’s enjoyment and safety.
VOLUNTEERS:
The Bells Mill Bash is NEXT Week and we need parent help! It’s simple and fun volunteer work like checking for wristbands and attending to the activities to make sure everyone is having fun and everyone is safe! Please consider volunteering if you can: http://tinyurl.com/qeyo6k7
PRE ORDERS:
Wristbands are for kids only and $15 in advance.… Read Full Post
See below for the Spotlight for the week of June 2. Please note, most after school activities have ended. You can also click here for a PDF.
Week of June 2
Mon., June 2 Happy Monday!
Tues., June 3
Wed., June 4
Thur., June 5
Fri., June 6 Wear your school colors!
Gr. 4 Wax Museum, 9:30-11:00 am, APR
Bells Mill BASH, 5:30-8:00 pm (rain or shine)
A Look Ahead
June 10 Gr. 5 picnic at Inverness, 9:30 am-3:00 pm
June 11 Gr.… Read Full Post
The PTA is excited to announce the 5th grade class gift to the school! It is a Buddy Bench for the school playground. A Buddy Bench is a safe place for kids to find a friend or seek respite during recess time. Our Buddy Bench is currently on order and will be here soon. When it arrives it will be decorated by the 5th grade class and in the fall Mrs. Kanter will be giving guidance lessons on how to use the bench.… Read Full Post
All library books are due this Friday, May 30th. Students who have lost materials need to pay for them by Friday, too. All classes with 100% of their books returned (or paid for) by Friday will receive an extra recess
The new board is in full planning mode! Do you have a particular interest in being involved in one of our PTA-sponsored events or activities? There is something for everyone! Moms or dads, stay-at-home, work-at-home, or commuting parents, no amount of time is too small. The PTA is 100 percent volunteers and we cannot do all the great events for the school and community without you!
Please contact us (https://bellsmill.org/contact-us/) if you’re interested in helping out.… Read Full Post
Friday, May 30 is the LAST DAY to Pre-Order School Supplies for 2014-2015!
Skip the lines in August and have your child’s back-to-school supplies waiting for them at school in the Fall! Order on-line: http://tinyurl.com/d5nod5s. Remember to select the grade your child will be in next school year. On-line orders are due by Friday, May 30, 2014.
For more information on how this program works, click here for a flyer with details. If you have questions, please email [email protected]… Read Full Post
CUB SCOUTING IS AWESOME!
It’s fun with a purpose. Cub Scouts do their best and have fun doing it.
Cub Scout Pack #54 includes 1st through 5th graders from Bells Mill and Seven Locks Elementary Schools.
Parents of Kindergarteners through 4th graders who are interested in learning more about joining Cub Scouts, please contact Josh Denney at [email protected] or 301.299.3361.
Last call for Box Tops for the 2013-2014 year… Please remember to send in your Box Tops during the month of May. Many Box Tops expire June 1, 2014, so be sure to promptly turn them in so that we can get credit for them. Thank you for all of your support and dedication this year to make the Box Top program successful once again. Remember to collect your Box Tops over the summer as well for the 2014-2015 upcoming year!