Category Archives: Fundraiser

Back to School Picnic – September 26; Just a few volunteer slots left!

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We are one week away from the Back to School Picnic! Please join us for a night of fun on Thursday, September 26 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. There will be inflatables, music, local vendors, the ice cream truck, and more. Please review the event flyer for all the details. A signed waiver is required for participation (hyperlink: tinyurl.com/BMESPICNIC).

Thank you very much to all the parents and caregivers who have signed up to volunteer.… Read Full Post

Support the PTA on Scoop Night – Tomorrow, September 17

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Would you like your teacher to serve you some ice cream? Then head to Baskin Robbins tomorrow, September 17! Teachers will be scooping from 4.30pm-6.30pm; be sure to mention Bells Mill for 20% of the proceeds to benefit the PTA.

Date: Tuesday, September 17
Time: 4pm-8pm
Location: Baskin Robbins, 1079 Seven Locks Rd

The flyer has more information. Enjoy your ice cream, and thank you for supporting the PTA!

From the PTA – Back to School Picnic, September 26 + Volunteers Needed

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On behalf of the PTA, we hope everyone had a great first week back at school. Over the coming weeks and months, we’ll be sharing a variety of updates on activities, fundraising, PTA membership, and more, and we really appreciate your support!

In the spirit of school fundraising, please join us for a night of fun on Thursday, September 26 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for our Back to School Picnic! There will be inflatables, music, local vendors, the ice cream truck and more.… Read Full Post

Bells Mill Bears Spiritwear!

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The spiritwear online store has been refreshed with new designs! Show your school spirit and support the PTA at the same time! The store has tons of product and design options for you to choose from, letting you create your perfect custom spiritwear. Orders are shipped to your house with $4.95 flat rate shipping. Watch the spiritwear website for weekly promos! Please see the flyers here and here for more info.

Weekly Message from the PTA – Bells Mill Bash and Upcoming Deadlines!

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The Bells Mill Bash is quickly approaching on Thursday June 6, 5:30pm-8:00pm. There will be bounce houses, games, an ice cream truck (for purchase), and concessions sales. Please plan to purchase tickets and pre-order pizza ahead of the event, the deadline for this is Thursday May 30! We’ll also need some volunteers to make the event a success. We can’t wait to see you there to celebrate the end of the school year! Link to flyer with more information can be found here.… Read Full Post

Bells Mill Bash: Purchase Tickets and Volunteers Needed – June 6

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The Bells Mill Bash is quickly approaching on Thursday June 6, 5:30pm-8:00pm. There will be bounce houses, games, an ice cream truck (for purchase), and concessions sales. Please plan to purchase tickets and pre-order pizza ahead of the event. We’ll also need some volunteers to make the event a success. We can’t wait to see you there to celebrate the end of the school year! Link to flyer with more information can be found here.

Registration Links: PTA Members, non-PTA Members; Volunteer Signup Form: Sign Up Genius

Bells Mill PTA Fundraiser at Corner Bakery – May 14

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Join us May 14th (7:30 AM – 8:00 PM) at Corner Bakery Cafe (10327 Westlake Dr, Bethesda) while school is out and make a difference! 25% of money spent on Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery & Pick up orders will support the BMES PTA. Mention that you are with the Bells Mill Elementary PTA when ordering. Use the coupon code of “659” for online orders. This flyer has all the details.

Last Few Days of the Read-A-Thon – Ends March 8

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Bells Mill Elementary School PTA readers are rounding the corner to the finish line. We have raised over $17,000 and have read over 140,000 minutes as a school community! We are so proud of our readers!

Would you please share Read-A-Thon with all your friends and family to support our hardworking readers one last time? Our readers want to finish strong! Here’s the link to donate before the deadline on Friday, March 8.

Thanks so much,

Bells Mill Elementary School PTA

Read-a-Thon Updates and Leaderboard!

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Thank you to all of the staff and students for reading and fundraising this week! 

Here is the leaderboard (as of 9am): 

Top Minutes

1. Mrs. Ginsburg (2nd)

2. Mr. Hirsch (5th)

3. Ms. Matthews (1st)

Top Fundraisers

1. Ms. Mossman (1st)

2. Mrs.Ginsburg (2nd) 

3. Ms. Matthews (1st)

As a school we have raised exactly $14,000 and read over 66,000 minutes! Great job Bells Mill Bears! 

Bingo Night this Tuesday, March 5

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Bingo Night is quickly approaching on Tuesday, March 5 in the APR! Doors will open at 5:30pm. Bingo starts at 6:00pm and will end at 7:30pm. Some of your favorite teachers will be the Bingo callers and all children will leave with a prize.

We are excited to announce that the 5th Grade Fundraising Committee will be selling beverages and candy at Bingo Night. CASH ONLY! All proceeds from the beverages and candy sold will go to support the BMES 5th grade promotion activities, including a picnic and a field trip.… Read Full Post