Author Archives: Jen Hsin

The BMES Model United Nations Club is a year-long program open to all fifth graders. Model UN teaches students public speaking skills, conflict management skills, research and analysis, and expands students’ understanding of global issues.

Students will have the opportunity to attend two conferences; a Training Conference ($20) on November 15, 2018 at the Pan American Health Organization in Washington, DC and a Spring Model UN Conference ($45) on May 1, 2019 at the U.S Department of State.… Read Full Post

TONIGHT!!  The first PTA Meeting 6:30-7:30 pm at Media Center
All parents are strongly encouraged to join this meeting. The PTA board will provide a brief review of current membership & donations status, various PTA functions, and the activities planned for 2018-2019. Various events & activities that need additional volunteer support will be highlighted. The agenda also includes voting in in the new 2018-2019 board members and review of the treasurer’s report.

Room Parents – please come at 6pm for the room parent meeting beforehand to learn about some changes to the parties this year.… Read Full Post

Attention Room Parents!!  The Room Parent meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 2 from 6:00-6:30 pm in the Media Center!  Stick around for an important PTA session following.

There is a change in how the school wants to approach class parties this year, so please plan to attend the meeting even if you have been a room parent in the past.

REMINDER:   You can only volunteer on school grounds after having completed the MCPS mandated training module “Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect for Volunteers and Contractors“. … Read Full Post

Fall Enrichment Registration is still OPEN!  See the Final Schedule of activities below.

Drawing with Young Rembrandts (Grades: K – 5) Tue 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Provided by: Young Rembrandts – Maryland)

Chess Club Grades (Grades: K – 5) Thu 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM  (Provided by: Silver Knights Enrichment LLC)

Coder Kids Build: Scratch Coding Grades (Grades: K – 3) Thu 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Provided by Coder Kids)

Coder Kids Game Builder: Roblox Coding (Grades: 3 – 5) Wed 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Provided by Coder Kids)

Experimentamania Grades (Grades: K – 5) Wed 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Provided by Mad Science of Washington)

Musical Theatre Workshop Grades (Grades: K – 5) Wed 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Provided by: Adventure Theatre MTC)

Lower School Tennis (Grades: K – 5) Thu 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Provided by: Lafayette Tennis Association)

Spanish (Grades: K – 5) Tue 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM (Provided by International School of Languages)

Go to FlexAcademies to register!

BMES (ID#: 00774) has the opportunity to participate in and earn CASH from A+ School Rewards, a great fundraising program through your local Giant Food!

PLEASE NOTE:
You DO NOT need to re-register your card if your school selection(s) remains the same as last year.

TO PARTICIPATE – NEW SUPPORTERS OR EXISTING SUPPORTERS WISHING TO MAKE CHANGES:
• Beginning August 3, 2018, visit giantfood.com and select SIGN IN at the top right to log into your online account.… Read Full Post

Come join the PTA for our annual Back to School Picnic this Friday from 6-8pm.  With music and food available for purchase, it’s a great way to kick off the school year.  Rain or shine!  *This is not a drop off event*

Hope to see you all there!

Bells Mill has their own Twitter!  You can follow us @bellsmillbears as another way to stay up to date and see the students and faculty in action!

The school is in need of tennis balls to go on the feet of chairs in the classrooms.  Bells Mill need over 1,000 balls so please donate what you can to help us make this happen.  Balls need not be pre-cut but would be greatly appreciated. See the example of the cut here.

Donate to Mrs. Over in the front office.

It’s time once again for our annual Box Top Ice Cream Party contest! Last year, grades K-5 competed to see which class could bring in the most Box Tops for the year. Mrs. Wang’s 3rd graders were the winners and won a fabulous ice cream party sponsored by Giant Foods of Cabin John Mall. So, let’s get ready for the new 2018-2019 Box Top year! Clipping Box Tops is an easy way to help earn cash for our school.… Read Full Post

The PTA needs a few good hands to help man the tables at our back to school nights next week to help drive awareness, membership & donations.  Please see the Sign Up Genius to sign up.  Each sign up is for just 30 minutes, so any help you can offer is greatly appreciated!!