Category Archives: Fundraiser

Bells Mill Bash – June 4 – Important Updates

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We are one week away from the Bells Mill Bash – our end of year celebration for Bells Mill families. Please review these important updates and things to do ahead of the event.

No Volunteers = No Event

We are still in need of a number of adult volunteers to assist with setup, cleanup, concession sales, check-in and more. If we don’t get enough parent volunteers, we may be forced to cancel the event. Please consider donating an hour of your time; It’s a great way to give back, and also a lot of fun!… Read Full Post

Yearbook Update – There’s Still Time to Order!

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The moment students have been waiting for is almost here — yearbooks are on their way! If you ordered a yearbook before the deadline, your child’s copy is scheduled to be delivered directly to their classroom during the week of June 1. We can’t wait for students to enjoy all the memories from this school year!

Missed the deadline? Good news, Freed has reopened online ordering through June 18. They will be shipped directly to your home in late June/early July.… Read Full Post

Purchase Your Tickets for Bells Mill Bash — June 4

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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

Yearbooks- Purchase by May 6 & Last Chance to Submit Photos by April 20

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The 2025–2026 Bells Mill Elementary School yearbook is now available for purchase. From classroom activities to special events, the yearbook captures all the moments that make this school year so memorable. It’s a wonderful keepsake for students to look back on for years to come.

Cost: $35, with an optional $6 customization add-on.
Order Deadline: May 6
Order and submit photos here: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/bellsmillelementary

Have you joined the Read-A-Thon fun yet? What an Incredible Start, Bells Mill! 

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Our students are already off to an amazing start! As of this morning, Bells Mill readers have logged an incredible 44,000 minutes of reading and together we’ve raised an outstanding $15,000 toward our goal. What a fantastic beginning!

Read-A-Thon Leaderboard Update
Full Reader Participation: Ginsburg
Almost at Full Participation:  Byrd, Tran, Baxter, and Diouf- so close!
Top Fundraising Class: Elliott

Most Minutes Read by Grade:

  •  Kindergarten – Goodhand
  • 1st Grade – Ginsburg
  • 2nd Grade – O.
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Ledo Pizza Fundraiser Night – March 10 & 11

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Take dinner off your plate and support Bells Mill Elementary School at the same time!

Join us at Ledo Pizza (Westlake)
10301 Westlake Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817
Tuesday & Wednesday, March 10–11
5:00–9:00 PM

Dine in, carry out, or order online at order.ledopizza.com and use the code Fundraiser at checkout. You can also bring this flyer or simply mention you’re there to support the fundraiser.

20% of proceeds will be donated to Bells Mill Elementary!

Gather your family, invite friends, and enjoy a delicious way to give back!… Read Full Post

Ready, Set, READ! Our Read-A-Thon Starts Today!

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Today’s the day! We are excited to officially kick off our Read-A-Thon!

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!

We’re looking forward to a fantastic event and are counting on your participation to help make it a success. If you haven’t already done so, please take a moment to activate your child’s personal reader page by clicking the link below:

https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/aJIRmJ?utm=email… Read Full Post

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

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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

Ledo’s Night to Support 5th Grade – February 23

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Dine in, order online, or carryout at Ledo’s Westlake on Monday, February 23rd from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Twenty percent of the proceeds will be donated to Bells Mill to support end of year activities for 5th graders, including a field trip, promotion, and more. Bring in the flyer, show it on your phone, enter “Fundraiser” for the online code, or just mention Bells Mill. Thank you for supporting our 5th Graders!

Bells Mill Elementary Community Night at Potomac Pizza – January 14

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Make dinner easy and support our school! Join us for Bells Mill Elementary Community Night at Potomac Pizza on Wednesday, January 14th from 4–9 PM. Dine in or carry out, and mention Bells Mill Elementary School. 20% of sales will be donated back to the school!

Ordering online? Be sure to click the “Fundraiser” tab on the left menu and add it to your cart before checkout for your order to count. We hope to see lots of Bells Mill families there!… Read Full Post