We are very close to winter break! We hope to see many of you at Skate Night Saturday and please help with the teacher and staff luncheon if you can.
Mark your calendars for our next meeting, Tuesday, January 8th @7 p.m., and don’t forget that we are now taking questions from parents to address at meetings. Please drop your questions in writing in the front-office in the PTA box so that we can research and best address your questions or ideas.… Read Full Post
Bells Mill Skate Night This Saturday!
The annual Holiday Staff Appreciation lunch will be next week, Thursday, December 20th and we need your help to provide a delicious, holiday-worthy, spread!
This luncheon is our opportunity during this holiday season to show our Bells Mill teachers and staff how grateful we are for all that they do for our children.
The lunch will start at about 11:30 a.m., and we need all contributions ahead of time to enable time for set-up. We should receive prepared foods by 11:15 a.m.,… Read Full Post
Winter 2013 Schedule ONLINE
Looking to help your child fill those cold days of winter with a fun activity after school? You’re in luck! We’ve just updated the Winter 2013 After-School Enrichment Calendar. Take a peek and mark your calendar. If no flyer is attached, registration will open shortly.
For those interested in Wednesday Chess: New sessions will begin Wednesday, January 16 and run for 12 weeks. Look for the registration form soon!
Parent Survey
Also, please respond to the BMES enrichment survey to share your views about the enrichment activities your children have taken — and what they’d like to see offered!… Read Full Post
The Media Center has a variety of volunteering opportunities on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons (after 12:30). No prior experience necessary and Mrs. Floyd is happy to provide training. Any amount of time you can volunteer is truly needed and greatly appreciated!
See below for a text of the Spotlight for the week of December 10, 2012. Or click here for a printable PDF.
Mon., Dec. 10 Language Stars, 3:30-4:30, 236 (note room change)
Gr. 1 Boy Scouts, 3:30-4:30, rm. 235
Art, 3:30-4:30, rm. 163
Tues., Dec. 11 K Daisies, 3:30-4:30, rm. 129
Big Learning Anatomy, 3:30-4:30, rm. 150
Rock Guitar, 3:30-4:30, rm. 125
Voice class, 3:30-4:30, rm. 163
Basketball, 3:30-4:30 pm, gym
Reading Network, 3:30-4:30, Media Center
Wed.,… Read Full Post
The BMES 5th Grade Junior Girl Scout troop 1639 is helping local residents in need of winter coats. Want to help? Here’s how:
Coat, Scarf, Glove & Mitten Drive to help NCCF in Bethesda
It’s getting cold outside! We’re hoping to help families in need get warm during the cold winter months. Please dig into your closets and donate items that are too large, too small, or too…anything, to help those without. NO HATS, PLEASE.… Read Full Post
Thanks to all who have submitted their Read-a-Thon pledge money. For those who haven’t, please consider making your donation this week. Bells Mill had super readers during the drive and the pizza party and prizes to encourage reading were a big hit. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and every single penny goes straight to our PTA. We have less checks/money in than last year, so please remember your pledges. We recognize the fall is heavy on fundraising and welcome suggestions from parents.… Read Full Post