Purchase Your Tickets for Bells Mill Bash — June 4

Celebrate the end of the school year with classmates and our school community at the ever-popular Bells Mill Bash on Thursday, June 4 from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Enjoy bounce houses, games, a DJ, and time to picnic with friends over pizza, ice cream, and concessions.

All children ages 3-17 require an admission bracelet and signed waiver. Adults are free. Please note: This event is for Bells Mill families only, and children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.… Read Full Post

It’s Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week kicked off today and runs all week. Bells Mill PTA is excited to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff who make our school such a special place for our children. Throughout the week, the PTA will be celebrating all teachers and staff with a plethora of sweets, treats, gifts and other fun surprises (cupcakes and a barista bar to name a few) to show our gratitude for all they do!

In addition to supporting your child’s grade teachers (see our suggestions below!Read Full Post

Breakfast with Bears – Tuesday May 12

Come join us on the blacktop for light breakfast refreshments (donuts, juice, and coffee) before school on May 12 from 8:30 to 9:05am (rain date: May 13). Each Bells Mill Bear can bring one special person to share the morning with. To ensure we have enough refreshments, please RSVP by Friday, May 8. Breakfast with Bears

Volunteers Needed: We are looking for volunteers to help with coordinating food purchases, set up, clean up, and food distribution.… Read Full Post

Bells Mill International Festival is Tomorrow!

The BMES International Festival returns tomorrow, April 17, with doors opening at 6pm. The PTA is so excited to celebrate the incredible cultures that make up our school community. This beloved event will feature colorful displays, performances, and delicious food from around the world. All Bells Mill families are encouraged and welcome to attend, especially those who have never experienced the celebration in past years.

At Bells Mill, we are proud to foster an environment that values inclusivity, respect, and appreciation for different backgrounds and traditions.… Read Full Post

Get Ready for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week – May 4-8

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is May 4–8, and the Bells Mill  PTA is excited to celebrate the incredible teachers and staff who make Bells Mill such a special place for our children each day. Throughout the week, we will be treating the BMES staff to breakfast, lunch, and other surprises to show our gratitude for all they do.

We would love your help in making this week extra special. Please consider signing up to donate breakfast items, candy for the candy bar, volunteer your time, or make a contribution to support the celebration. … Read Full Post

Bells Mill International Festival — April 17

The BMES International Festival is coming back on Friday, April 17, and we’re so excited to celebrate the incredible cultures that make up our school community! This beloved event will feature colorful displays, performances, and delicious food from around the world. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us – all BMES families are welcome.

We would love for more families to join the fun by hosting a country table and sharing a piece of their culture with our community.… Read Full Post

Assembly on March 9 – Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

The Bells Mill PTA has arranged an assembly presentation for Monday, March 9, with Story Tapestries, to recognize Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Storytelling & Performance – Disability Through Story

This program is led by Arianna Ross (CEO of Story Tapestries) and Jessica Wallach. The experience uses storytelling, movement, and embodied performance to explore disability, difference, and belonging through narrative rather than lecture.

At the heart of the program are classic folktales, including Thumbelina, that invite students to imagine the world from different perspectives.… Read Full Post

Bells Mill Science Fair & STEM Night – March 22

The Bells Mill Science Fair & STEM Night is scheduled for Sunday, March 22 from 4:30-6 pm. We encourage any interested student to participate in the Science Fair by completing a project and showcasing it that night. Register your science fair project today!

We also need help running exciting and interesting STEM experiments throughout the night. Volunteer to run an experiment station.

Learn more about student project requirements.

Get Ready for the Bells Mill PTA Read-A-Thon!

The Bells Mill PTA’s largest fundraiser of the year, Read-A-Thon, begins Monday, March 2, and we are looking forward to a fun and engaging event for our students. Read-A-Thon inspires a love of reading while giving friends and family the opportunity to support and encourage your child’s reading efforts.

This year, our goal is to raise $20,000 and read a total of 525,000 minutes. With your support, we can make it happen!

What can you do now?Read Full Post