Author Archives: Matthew Barlow

The Bells Mill PTA is a partnership between parents and the school to enhance educational excellence and strengthen the community. Traditionally, we sponsor more than 50 events and activities in the school each year. We’re working hard to refocus our priorities and efforts to support the unique needs of distance learning this semester. We are committed to (1) making sure that students have the tools they need to make distance learning successful, (2) keeping the sense of community that makes Bells Mill special, and (3) supporting our school families during this challenging time.… Read Full Post

We are all very excited to welcome Dr. Stacy Smith as the new Principal of Bells Mill. Dr. Smith brings with her tremendous experience and passion for elementary education and we look forward to welcoming her as a Bells Mill Bear.

Please join all of us in welcoming Dr. Smith to our community!

Welcome Incoming Kindergarteners!

Visit the Countdown to Kindergarten website each week to find new learning activities that you can engage in with your kindergartener. Each week will have a theme with a poem, book suggestions, video clips, math activities, writing activities, and a special Draw and Talk activity, and more! We want you to stay fit and mindful, so we have included activities that get you outside and moving too! Feel free to save your activities and share with your teacher once we are all back at school!… Read Full Post

At the end of each Fiscal Year we are required to have the books of the Bells Mill Elementary PTA undergo a financial review. This is not an audit and you do not need to be a CPA or financial professional to volunteer. Under Maryland PTA rules, a committee of three people need to perform the review by reviewing the bank statements, check register and other documents from the 2019-2020 year and confirm them to be correct.… Read Full Post

It’s that time to get your back to school supplies (if you haven’t already done so!)  Please see the attached 2019-2020 school supply list from Mrs. O.  The school will NOT be selling school supply packages this year. 

Happy Shopping!

Each summer, the Montgomery County Cluster PTA leadership along with MCPS senior staff and elected officials hold this conversation to hear directly from members of the community about current concerns. This year, the meeting is at Cabin John Middle School, July 22 at 6:00 pm. Please mark your calendar!

Click here for the Flyer and here for the full Agenda.