Category Archives: PTA

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.

Unlock Your Child’s Creativity with Gagarin Art Studio!
We are thrilled to offer after-school art classes at Bells Mill Elementary this winter and spring!… Read Full Post

On behalf of the BMES PTA, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Mrs. Kemp for her dedication and hard work during her time at Bells Mill. Mrs. Kemp has been a constant source of support, guidance, and leadership for our students, families, and staff. Her commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment has had a lasting impact on our school community.

From her first day Mrs. Kemp has been a supporter and advocate for the PTA.… Read Full Post

Happy New Year! We are excited to turn the calendar to another year! While we have enjoyed these snow days and sledding at the Bells Mill hill, we are also grateful the kids are back in school. Our next big event is our Talent Show on February 7, and we have a restaurant night at Shake Shack on January 29 (details on both below). We continue to collect pictures for the yearbook as well. We look forward to an excellent 2025!… Read Full Post

Take a day off from cooking and grab a meal from Shake Shack in Cabin John Village. Not only do you and the family deserve this treat, but your purchase at Shake Shack will help support the Bells Mill PTA!

Mention “Donation Day” at the register or use promo code DONATE on the Shack app, web, or kiosk at checkout, and they will donate 25% of your total meal purchase right back to the Bells Mill PTA.… Read Full Post

As 2024 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to each of you—our dedicated families, volunteers, teachers, and staff—who make our Bells Mill community so special. It’s been an exciting year so far with our Blue Ribbon Award, all of the events, and so much more. On behalf of the PTA, thank you for showing up, lending a hand, and believing in the power of our collective efforts. Wishing you a restful and fun-filled winter break, and we look forward to seeing you in 2025!… Read Full Post

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to make cookies or purchased a gift card for one of the amazing BMES staff members. We still have a few spots left to help complete the list and need your help today!

The incredible staff at Bells Mill work tirelessly to make a difference for our students every day. This holiday season, let’s show them how much we appreciate their dedication and hard work!

Here’s how you can help:
December 18: Cookie Buffet for Teachers (Tomorrow!)… Read Full Post

Tomorrow is the last day of the Scholastic Book Fair, and we have extended this evening’s fair hours until 5:30 p.m. So, if you haven’t had the opportunity to check it out or would like to visit one last time, you can drop by between 4:15 and 5:30 p.m. today; families are welcome!

Thanks to those of you who helped make the Scholastic Book Fair a success! The Fair ends at 1 p.m. tomorrow, and we welcome volunteers to help organize books, break down, and pack up from 1-3:30 p.m. … Read Full Post

We are asking parents and staff to submit photos to help us remember the school year! If you’ve got great photos of school and community events, we’d like to see them. Submit all photos through this link.

Photo ideas include:

• PTA events, including the back-to-school picnic, Eric Energy (formerly Magic and Muffins), and Breakfast with Bears
• Fall festival events
• Spirit days
• Community service projects at the school
• Field trips
• International Festival
• Odyssey of the Mind
• Sports teams or clubs associated with Bells Mill
• Class projects and other special memories

Please do not submit pictures taken at private events, such as birthday parties or playdates.… Read Full Post

From creative writing to programming, there’s a lot going on after school. Check out the various after school programs on the Bells Mill PTA Website.