Category Archives: PTA

Did you miss the chance to join BMES Model UN in the Fall? Then come and join us for the Winter Session!

Model United Nations (or Model UN) is an authentic simulation of the United Nations General Assembly in which students act as country delegates and engage in acts of diplomacy, negotiation, and decision making. The program is offered through Global Minds, LLC, founded in 2021 by former Bells Mill/Cabin John parents, Audré Park and Shreelata Durbhakula.… Read Full Post

The Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA) in accordance with its bylaws, has drafted its advocacy priorities for the 2024-2025 school year. These priorities provide a framework for the MCCPTA, to help influence the decision-making process at all levels through both advocating and policymaking.

Please review the DRAFT Advocacy Priorities and provide any input to our Bells Mill MCCPTA delegates at [email protected].

Each week in 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.

Bells Mill Elementary School Chess Club, organized by Magnus Chess Academy. Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments outside of club time, which may have an additional fee. … Read Full Post

Thank you to everyone who has joined the PTA for the 2024-2025 school year so far! Our Fall Membership Drive was a success, and we are proud to report that we have 201 family and 40 staff memberships! 

Congratulations to the 2nd grade for having the highest PTA representation with 46 family PTA memberships. All 2nd graders will receive a special new Bells Mill stadium cup in the coming days. Congratulations to our raffle winners: Sarah Ghoddousi, Christine Liow, and Mrs.… Read Full Post

Our sister school, South Lake Elementary School, in Montgomery Village, has once again reached out for our support in providing Thanksgiving meals to families in need. This year, we also hope to extend our efforts to support families within our own community. 

Donate Here to sponsor a family of 4 for $40, or contribute any amount—every donation makes a difference. Be sure to select “Bells Mill Elementary School” under “Apply my donation to…” so we can track donations from our school. … Read Full Post

• November 20- Last day to donate to Nourish Now 
• December 3- General PTA Meeting 
• December 6-13- Scholastic Book Fair 
• December 7- Magic and Muffins with ERIC ENERGY 
• December 18- Cookie Buffet for Staff

Gold Signature Writers, an academic and enrichment tutoring service, is bringing their Taylor Swift Creative Writing class to Bells Mills! Students will learn about narrative structure, plot elements, style choices, and figurative language while analyzing Taylor’s lyrics. Then your Swiftie will create their own creative narratives. Class will run on Wednesdays in January-February. Pay through Stripe at this flyer and then finish registering your child by contacting Rachel at [email protected] Mills and the Name of your child/grade. … Read Full Post

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate yesterday’s Fall Festival Parade and also our room parents and volunteers for hosting classroom festivities; the children had so much fun despite the very warm fall weather!

In honor of National Principal’s Month (October), the PTA would like to recognize Dr. Smith and Mrs. Kemp for the incredible dedication, leadership, and heart they bring to our school every day. Their commitment to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment inspires students, teachers, and staff alike.… Read Full Post

We are thrilled to already have 200+ 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 today! Please see this flyer about our fall Membership Drive for special incentives to join the PTA by November 1.

We have other membership perks coming up this year, and it’s never too late to join! Individual and class-level gifts will be announced next week.… Read Full Post

Thank you to everyone who attended our first (and definitely not last) Trunk or Treat on Sunday! We really appreciate everyone who decorated their trunks, our SSL volunteers, 5th grade fundraising team, Georgia Karamalikis, Shara Reider and Lis Patterson for all of their work to get this event off the ground in a short period of time. 

Reminders for this week:
Colony Grill Restaurant Week supporting the Bells Mill PTA through October 27
PTA Membership Drive through October 31 – Become a member!… Read Full Post