Scholastic Book Fair Wrap Up

Thank you for making our Book Fair an outstanding success! We sold a total of $20,928.85 in books and school supplies, and earned $9,872.10 in Scholastic Dollars to use to buy books our school! Thank you to the volunteers who helped set up, staff, and break down the Book Fair- we couldn’t have done it without you!  If your child missed out on the Fair (or already finished every new book), there’s still time to shop!… Read Full Post

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Book Fair: In Person Wrap-Up But Online Sales Through May 8

Thank you to the Bells Mill community for supporting the Book Fair this week! We enjoyed seeing so many of you in the school and the students were very excited to get some new books! We appreciate your generous donations for classroom wishlists and look forward to seeing the Scholastic dollars we earned benefit Bells Mill. Thank you to Book Fair Chairs Amanda Klueger and Devin Donaldson, as well as the many parents who helped staff the fair this year.… Read Full Post

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Submit Pictures For The BMES Yearbook – Due TOMORROW 4/30!

The PTA is excited to design the yearbook this year! Parents and staff are invited to submit photos to help us remember the school year! If you’ve got great photos of school and community events we’d like to see them! This could include:

   • PTA events, including the back to school picnic, magic & muffins, and movie night

   • Fall festival events and costume parade

   • Spirit days

   • Community service projects at the school

   • Sledding at Bells Mill on snow days

   • Sports teams or clubs associated with Bells Mill 

   • Class projects and other special memories

Please do not submit pictures taken at private events, such as birthday parties or playdates.… Read Full Post

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Donate Books To The BMES Sharing Library

The PTA hosts two sharing libraries – one in front of the school and one at the Scotland Community Center. Both could use some donations of children’s books if you are clearing out your shelves. We’re so excited that the students enjoy the libraries! 

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Hosts needed for the BMES International Festival on May 6

Mark your calendar for Friday, May 6 from 5-7 for the return of the BMES International Festival. Held outside, the festival will offer displays, performances and food from around the world! If you would like to host a table from a particular country or volunteer for the event, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4ea9af22a5fe3-international

More information is coming soon! 

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Mark Your Calendars For Spring PTA Events!

There’s lots going on this spring! Keep your eyes on the Bear Post each week for more information. Save the dates below:

  • Book Fair — April 25-29
  • Teacher Appreciation Week — May 3-6
  • Restaurant Night & Pizza April 27, 11AM-10PM
  • International Night — Friday, May 6, 5-7PM
  • STEM Night & Science Fair — May 20, 5-7PM
  • Breakfast with Bears — Thursday, June 2, 8:30-9:00AM
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Bells Mill Directory (Online and Print)

Thanks to all the families who updated their information for the 2021/2022 Bells Mill Directory online through A to Z Connect. The Directory is a great way to keep everyone connected.  All Bells Mill families have free access to the Directory online at this link https://bellsmillpta.membershiptoolkit.com/.  Once you log in, click on Directory, and from there you can sort by Grade and/or Teacher.  If you have not gone into A to Z Connect this year, you will need to CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT and Password, even if you used A to Z in previous years.  … Read Full Post

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