Enjoy a night off from cooking dinner and instead go grad some delicious pizza at Colony Grill in Cabin John Village this week (October 21-27), and help support the Bells Mill PTA! Mention BMES when dining for a chance to win a Colony Grill gift card for dinner for 10! The restaurant week continues through the weekend; this flyer has more information.
We are thrilled to already have 180 family PTA members! Thank you to everyone who has already joined this year. We would like to reach our goal of 250 memberships by the end of October! Please see this flyer about our fall Membership Drive for special incentives to join the PTA by October 31.
We are so excited for our 1st Bells Mill Trunk or Treat, happening on Sunday from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Everyone is welcome to join and costumes are encouraged!
The Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence (BBC) is excited to invite you to an important Townhall. This event will feature special guest, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor, who will discuss key issues affecting our community and schools.
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 6-8pm (doors will open at 5:30pm)
Location: Wheaton HS Auditorium – 12401 Dalewood Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906
-Childcare (for up to 80 students, k-2nd grade)
-Catered meal will be provided
-Spanish, Amharic and ASL interpretation will be available
-Shuttle Bus service will be available, from local Elementary Schools
This Townhall will introduce our community to Dr.… Read Full Post
Each week in the Bear Post we will share information from other schools in the cluster or community events that provide opportunities to connect and help each other. If you have anything you would like to add, email [email protected]. While these are not sponsored or endorsed by the BMES PTA, we’re happy to help share information as appropriate.
Flag Football Clinic for 3rd-8th Grade Girls
The Churchill Varsity Girls Flag Football team is hosting a flag football skills clinic for girls in 3rd–8th grade.… Read Full Post
Our Bear Post sent on Monday had all the info on the great events coming up this month but here is a quick rundown again with links to all the details:
Each week in the Bear Post we will share information from other schools in the cluster or community events that provide opportunities to connect and help each other. If you have anything you would like to add, email [email protected]. While these are not sponsored or endorsed by the BMES PTA, we’re happy to help share information as appropriate.
Churchill Community Nights: The Churchill Booster Club is organizing several community nights to give our cluster and elementary school students an opportunity to come and watch a varsity game this fall!… Read Full Post
Please join us on the blacktop for light breakfast refreshments (donuts, juice, and coffee) before school on October 14 from 8:30am – 9:05am (rain date: October 15). Each Bells Mill Bear can bring one special person to share the morning with.
To ensure we have enough refreshments, please RSVP by Friday October 11 via the SignupGenius Link.
Bells Mill will be hosting its first Trunk or Treat on October 20 from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Please register using the Signup Genius Link to host a car.
Candy will be provided by the PTA, and pizza is be available for pre-order to support the 5th Grade End of Year Celebrations – link to pre-order pizza. Please review the attached flyer for more information. Costumes are encouraged!
Tonight’s meeting is no longer in person, and will be virtual via Zoom (see Community update from BMES email for zoom link or email [email protected]
Agenda includes:
Vote on 2024-25 Amended Budget
Approve 2023-24 Financial Review
Updates from MCCPTA Delegates
Q&A with Dr. Smith and Mrs. Kemp – please submit your questions ahead of the meeting here
Upcoming events and more
