Author Archives: Jen Hsin

School families are invited to the next coffee with Dr. Smith on Tuesday, December 15th at 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

The PTA recently installed a sharing library outside the Scotland Community Recreation Center. Feel free to take a book or leave a book! A library will be installed at Bells Mill soon too. The cost of materials came for PTA and they were built by Ben and Nora Fleischer’s grandfather. Special thanks to the Kanz family for donating a bunch of books to get us started!

On November 28, Bells Mill held its first online chess tournament. 17 contestants played for 1 1/2 hours! Congratulations to all the participants! Everyone competed hard and showed the best sportsmanship! So proud of everyone who participated! The top 5 rankings are below:

·       1^st place- Dennis Feketekuty (K) (12 wins, 0 lost)
·       2^nd place- Sam Nielson (2nd grade) (10 wins, 2 losses)
·       3^rd place- Luke Feketekuty (2nd grade) (8 wins, 2 losses)
·       4^th place- Noah Schraeder (5th grade) (4 wins, 5 losses)
·       5^th place- Lyla Acadia (5th grade) (3 wins, 1 lost, 1 draw)
Thanks to parent John Feketekuty for coming up with this idea and organizing it for our students!

This is the last ENGAGE! Community Conversation – This Saturday, December 5th from10-11:30am. We will have 3 discussion groups:

REOPENING EXPECTATIONS: This conversation is for families who selected in-person learning beginning Jan. 12/Feb. 1 (asssuming conditions allow). What are your questions/concerns? What can you expect as classes reopen? (Note: This is not designed as a discussion about whether MCPS should reopen schools.)VIRTUAL LEARNING SUCCESS STORIES: If virtual learning is working well for your student, share your story.… Read Full Post

Parents and Guardians are invited to have a informal virtual discussion on topics and issues impacting our BMES students with Dr. Smith. Don’t forget your coffee, tea or water!

Restaurant Night is around the corner! Come to Potomac Pizza on Wednesday, November 25 from 4-8pm, tell them you’re with BMES and they’ll donate a portion of the proceeds to our PTA!

Join the PTA for a virtual meeting and conversation with Dr. Smith and Mrs. Kanter. To keep our meeting secure, the zoom link will be sent out in the morning of Dec. 7th by Dr. Smith so please keep an eye on your email.

Bells Mill families and staff are invited to join a chairobics session led by a Bells Mill parent. It will be held this Saturday, November 28th at 11am. Unwind, de-stress, relax and reconnect with your families together through this yoga based aerobics routine involving deep breathing, stretching and gentle body movements on/with a chair. This is a free 30-minute live zoom event requiring a sturdy chair (optional if using floor mat) and internet connectivity. Please email [email protected]… Read Full Post

Chess.com, in association with the C&O Family Chess Center, are hosting a fun non-elimination chess tournament during Thanksgiving break for all Bells Mill students:

· Friday November 27th 10 am – 11:30 am

Please go to the following Sign Up Genius link to RSVP and more details will follow.

All students are welcome to join the tournament late or leave early.

If you are interested in your child playing online chess with other Bells Mill students but this date does not work, please RSVP with alternative dates that work for you.… Read Full Post

Calling BMES Artists!
Here is your chance to explore your artistic talents.
The PTA Reflections Program is BACK!
Deadline: Friday, November 20th, 2020

PTA’s Reflections is a nationwide art program which provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts

Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.… Read Full Post