Category Archives: Fundraiser

From the PTA: Book Fair Success and Thank You for the Cookies!

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Last week’s Literati Book Fair was a wonderful success, and we are thrilled to share that our school community raised nearly $17,000! Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve already been able to put close to $4,000 right back into our school by purchasing new books for the media center and classroom teachers—getting great reads into students’ hands as quickly as possible. Your participation directly supports literacy at Bells Mill, and we’re so grateful for the enthusiasm the children showed throughout the fair.… Read Full Post

Last Chance to Support the Bells Mill Book Fair

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Just a quick reminder that our Bells Mill Elementary Book Fair wraps up tomorrow! If you haven’t had a chance yet, there’s still time to participate. Your child can shop during the school day and after-school, or you can browse and purchase online from home — whichever is easiest for your family. Every book bought helps spark a love of reading and puts great stories into our students’ hands. Set up cashless shopping for your child at literati.com/store… Read Full Post

Bells Mill Book Fair – December 5-12

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The Literati Everglow Forest Book Fair is coming to Bells Mill December 5-12, and the online store is OPEN NOW! The rewards we earn from your purchases directly help our school to pay for books and supplies for the Media Center, grade-level classes and more! Your child will be visiting the fair with their class, and students will have the opportunity to make a wish list or purchase books using cash or Literati Gift Cards.… Read Full Post

PTA Fall Membership Drive—Join by October 24

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The Bells Mill PTA Fall Membership Drive is underway! Our goal is to reach 250 family members by October 24, and we’re just 50 families away.

Check out the flyer to see all the fun incentives—raffle prizes, grade-level competitions, a schoolwide popsicle party if we hit our goal, and a special bonus: the grade with the highest percentage of PTA members will win brand-new Bells Mill Jibbitz!

Join the PTA today or update your student(s)’ info here!… Read Full Post

Pizza Pre-Order for School Picnic – Ends Today!

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Bring a blanket and join us for the Bells Mill PTA Back to School Picnic on September 25, 2025, 5:30pm-7:30pm on the Bells Mill blacktop and fields! We will be bringing back inflatables from the Bash, including the obstacle course, soccer, gaga, and more. In addition, there will be music, pizza, ice cream, concessions for sale, and BEST OF ALL—our Bells Mill Community.

ADMISSION: Free. You are encouraged to pre-register and complete the waiver.

PIZZA: Pizza from Potomac Pizza will only be available by pre-order.… Read Full Post

PTA Membership for ’25-’26 is Now Open!

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A new school year means new memories, milestones, and moments to support our amazing school community. We’re pleased to announce that membership for the BMES Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for the ’25-’26 school year is now open!

Why Join?
When you join the PTA, you’re helping bring over 50 programs to life—from STEAM Night, assemblies, and the International Festival to classroom grants, staff appreciation, and fun community events. These experiences make school more enriching and memorable for every student.… Read Full Post