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We are excited to welcome back after school programs through FLEX academies starting after spring break. There are three programs offered. Enrollment is now open until April 7, 2022 and spots are limited. See this flyer for program offerings and registration.

While the PTA helps coordinate this program, FLEX academies administers the programs and coordinates with the individual providers. For more information about a program, please email [email protected]. 

Our annual read-a-thon has raised more than $13,000 so far and our students have logged more than 59,000 reading minutes! Until Thursday, April 7, students will be able to log reading time and raise money for the PTA. The money raised allows the PTA to make special grants to the school and maintain financial stability into the future. If you haven’t had a chance to register yet, click on the following link to activate your reader’s personal page: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/UEkjWX… Read Full Post

The Scholastic Book Fair returns on April 25-29 with plans for an outdoor fair on April 30, along with some exciting reading themed activities. Proceeds from the Book Fair are directly returned to the school to purchase books and materials for the media center and classrooms.

The month of May is designated as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month to commemorate the history, challenges, and contributions of AAPls in the United States. All K-12 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students are invited to submit original artwork reflecting significant people, places, or moments in Asian American and Pacific Islander history and/or culture to the 3rd annual AAPI Heritage Month poster art contest.
First place ($100), second place ($75) and third place ($50) winners will receive gift certificates and will be selected in each of the following categories: lower elementary school (K-2), upper elementary school (3-5), middle school and high school.… Read Full Post

Do you have a child or know of a child who will be 5 by September 1, 2022 and will attend BMES? If so, please complete this intent form to receive more information about the process.

Bells Mill classes worked together on a trivia question each week in February. We are excited to announce that the following classes won a popsicle party!

• Miss.Byrd (Kindergarten)
• Mrs. Ginsburg (Second Grade)
• Mrs. Webb (Third Grade)
• Mrs. Maloney (Special Education)

The Scotland Recreation Center recently hosted a Black History program to share neighborhood history. Learn more about this part of the Bells Mill community by watching this short video by Montgomery County Media: 

On March 30, the PTA will celebrate the return of the Bells Mill Read-a-thon, an annual PTA fundraiser and celebration of reading. For one week students will log their reading time and raise money to support PTA programs at the same time! They will also enjoy an assembly on the “Magic of Reading,” participate in a virtual reading night with their favorite teachers, and have fun with a reading-themed spirit night. Students will win fun prizes for reading and fundraising.… Read Full Post

Mrs. Messina sent us the following note and we wanted to pass it along!

“Wanted to thank you so much for the wonderful collection of clothes, shoes and undergarments. What a great PTA we have, our bins are busting and we are set for a while with extra items.”

In addition to your donations, we were happy to purchase new packages of boys and girls underwear and socks in a variety of sizes. We so appreciate everything the health room staff have done this year to keep our students safe and healthy! 

We are excited to host a virtual assembly for Bells Mill families TONIGHT, Wednesday, February 23 at 6:30pm on Zoom. The Struggle for Freedom faced by African American Women. From the first female slave stepping ashore from a slave ship to Michelle Obama, the first African American First Lady, all women of color have had to face daily challenges and struggles. In the fight against prejudice, bias, social and political limitations, many have risen as heroes, and some have emerged as true beacons of hope for us all.… Read Full Post

Dine-in, carry out or get delivery from the Colada Shop in Cabin John all day today and they will donate 10% of sales to the Bells Mill PTA! Beverages included! Use promo code “Bells Mill” so they know you are part of the fundraiser.

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