Category Archives: PTA

Send Us Your Yearbook Photos

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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

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PTA Scholastic Book Fair Starts Tomorrow, Friday December 6

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Get ready—it’s almost here! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Bells Mill from December 6–13, and we couldn’t be more excited. Here’s everything you need to know to join in the fun:

How it works:
Class Visits: Your child will visit the Book Fair during the school day with their class—teachers will let you know the specific day.

eWallet: Simplify your child’s shopping by setting up a Book Fair eWallet—a cash-free digital payment option.… Read Full Post

December PTA Events Calendar – Volunteers Needed!

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Parents and caregivers—we need your help to make our December PTA activities a success! From the Book Fair to the Cookie Buffet, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and make a difference. Whether you can lend a hand for an hour or take on a bigger role, your support is greatly appreciated. Please sign up to volunteer (all links are below) and help us create special memories for our students and teachers this holiday season.… Read Full Post

From the PTA – Weekly Message

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We hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving filled with joy and gratitude! This month is buzzing with excitement at the Bells Mill PTA, and we’re thrilled to kick things off with the Scholastic Book Fair—a favorite for book lovers of all ages! We are still looking for a few volunteers to help with setup, staffing, and breaking down the fair. Please register via the SignUp Genius form. Have questions or want to get involved?… Read Full Post

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Reflections Art Program – Submissions Due Friday December 6

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Calling ALL BMES Artists! This year’s Reflections Art Program is underway.  Based on this year’s theme, “Accepting Imperfection,” students are encouraged to create original artwork in one of six areas:

-Visual Art
-Music
-Dance
-Photography
-Writing
-Film

To submit an entry, take a high-quality photo, video, or file and submit it through this Google Form. For more information and inspiration, visit the Reflections webpage. 

Rules and Guidelines
2024-2025 Judging Information
2024-2025 Reflections Coloring Book

The submission deadline is Friday, December 6th.… Read Full Post

Eric Energy Science Show: Saturday, December 7 (Formerly Magic and Muffins)

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Mark your calendars for an unforgettable morning of science and fun! Join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024, for an action-packed, interactive science show with the one and only Eric Energy!

Doors open at 10:30 AM, and the excitement kicks off promptly at 10:45 AM in the APR. This is a can’t-miss event for students of all grades at Bells Mill! Best of all, it’s completely free—just be sure to register today to secure your spot, as space is limited.… Read Full Post

Cookie Buffet for Teachers – December 18

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This holiday season, let’s come together to show our amazing teachers and staff just how much we appreciate all their hard work! We’re treating them to a build-your-own box of baked goodies, and we need your help to make it happen.

You can contribute by baking or purchasing 2–3 dozen of your favorite cookies, bars, or sweet treats to share the joy. Donations can be dropped off either the evening of Tuesday, December 17 or the morning of Wednesday, December 18 (details in the link below).… Read Full Post

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Community Corner

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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.

Learn Coding with Panda Programmer—Starts December 6
Give your child the opportunity to explore the exciting world of coding with convenient after-school classes held right at Bells Mill.… Read Full Post