Author Archives: Jen Hsin

Dr. Smith and Mrs. Boyd have distributed information on materials distribution for Friday, as well as a link to the virtual open house. If you haven’t already, you will receive information from your teacher with zoom links, supply lists, and other information to kick off the new year. Please contact the school or your child’s teacher if you need additional information.

Don’t forget those first day of school pictures! We have a set of printable signs for BMES that we would like to share with you. There are options for each grade, including Head Start! Download and print from here.

You can also visit our Facebook page for a profile picture frame to show you are proud of the Bells Mill Bears! If you haven’t yet “liked” our BMES PTA page, make sure you do, so you can access the frame!… Read Full Post

The PTA is required to have an in-person meeting to elect board members and approve the budget for this year. Unfortunately MCCPTA bylaws do not allow us to vote virtually. Because of this we will meet at the Bells Mill parking lot for a socially distanced vote on September 1, 2020 at 6 p.m. We need a minimum of 15 current PTA members present in person. Please wear a mask and maintain a social distance (6 feet) from others.… Read Full Post

As we welcome new friends to Bells Mill, we’re missing the playground socials and other back to school activities where we meet each other. If you would like to meet some new friends, please share your contact information here so parents can connect individually for their own virtual or socially distanced playdates. Please note that this list is provided for your own information. The school and PTA are not able to sponsor in-person events at this time.

When you shop on AmazonSmile, 0.5% of your purchase is donated to the charity of your choice. Click here to register the Bells Mill PTA as your AmazonSmile Charity.

Find other ways to support the PTA while you shop here.

Visit our Bells Mill PTA Facebook page for local school news, pictures, and fun facts like the lyrics to our school song.

The PTA board, committee chairs, parent volunteers and school staff are working closely to coordinate needs and plans for the upcoming year. For example we recently approved a request from the school to help provide additional materials to support distance learning. We also anticipate that many of our traditional activities and events may need to be revisited. We are reaching out to past committee chairs and assessing new needs. Stay tuned for a more specific request for volunteer help soon.… Read Full Post

MCPS is providing training for parents on using distance learning tools and accessing the new parent portal. See the schedule here.

The Board of Education will vote to approve a final plan on Tuesday, August 25. The first day of school is Monday, August 31.  Review the draft county-wide plan for the fall here.