Category Archives: Activities

Field Day – Rescheduled to June 5

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Due to forecasted inclement weather and current field conditions, Field Day is CANCELLED for tomorrow, May 30. We will be using our Field Day rain date, which is next week, Thursday, June 5.

If you were a volunteer who signed up for the initial Field Day, please check for an email sent yesterday (5/28/25) for next steps on confirming if you are available to volunteer for our Field Day rain date. A new Eventbrite sign-up link will be sent out Friday, May 30 at 4:15 pm to fill any remaining volunteer slots.… Read Full Post

GeoBowl is Coming for Grades 3–5!

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The PTA is bringing back the GeoBowl—a high-energy, all-inclusive geography adventure for students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 during the week of June 2!

This year’s spotlight is on Africa, Asia, and Europe, and every student gets to join the fun (yep, it’s happening during the school day!). Each grade will have its own exciting event, complete with a live scoreboard to cheer on top contenders in real time.

Want to level up your geo-skills?… Read Full Post

From the PTA: Blue Ribbon Bash – Let’s Celebrate in Style!

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We’re turning the Bash BLUE this year to celebrate an incredible achievement—Bells Mill is officially a 2024 Blue Ribbon School! Join us for an evening of fun, friends, and festivities next Thursday, May 29 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.

To celebrate this huge honor, admission is FREE! Just be sure to wear your best BLUE and bring your school spirit!

Here’s what’s in store:

  • Bounce houses
  • DJ dance party
  • Photobooth
  • Cotton Candy
  • Pizza (pre-order only)
  • Hot dog truck (purchase on-site)
  • Ice cream truck (purchase on-site)
  • Concessions (cash only)

Important Details:

  • Wristbands and a signed waiver are required for all children under 17: Link to Waiver
  • We still need a few more volunteers to help with setup and cleanup.
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Breakfast with Bears – Tuesday May 13

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Please join us on the blacktop for breakfast refreshments (donuts, juice, and coffee) before school on Tuesday, May 13 (rain date: Wednesday, May 14). Each Bells Mill student can bring one special person to share the morning with. To ensure we have enough refreshments, please RSVP by Friday, May 9.

Parent Volunteers Needed: Please consider volunteering for Breakfast with Bears. The event runs from 8:30am to 9:05am, and we will need help before, during, and after to help with food purchases, setup, cleanup, and food distribution.… Read Full Post

Free State PTA Reflections Winner

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We are delighted to announce that Caden Xin has won the Award of Excellence in Literature, Primary Division, at the Free State PTA Reflections for his piece, ‘No One is Perfect.‘

It was wonderful to see Caden and all of the students’ work displayed during STEAM Night—what a celebration of creativity! Congratulations, Caden!

PTA Read-A-Thon Begins Monday March 10

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The Bells Mill PTA’s largest fundraiser of the year, Read-A-Thon, starts Monday, March 10 and fundraising ends on Monday, March 24. Read-A-Thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more!

We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323738333036/1 and following the instructions. Help us reach our goal of raising $20,000 and reading 525,000 minutes!

We’ve chosen Read-A-Thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read, helps in the development of stronger reading skills, and raises money for the PTA.… Read Full Post

BMES PTA Talent Show February 7 and Volunteers Needed

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Calling all Bells Mill student talent! The BMES PTA Talent Show is on February 7 (there will be one talent show for all grades). If your child (or your child with a group) would like to participate in the Talent Show, please complete the Google Form. Everyone is invited to participate, but due to time constraints, each student can participate in only one performance (e.g., either a solo act or an act with a group, but not both)!… Read Full Post