Category Archives: PTA

Last Thursday, Bells Mill ES and the Bells Mill PTA were thrilled to welcome Jamaal “Mr. Root” Collier for an engaging and interactive assembly. Mr. Root introduced our students and staff to the history of hip-hop, Black history in Maryland, freestyling, beatboxing, and the power of speaking and listening. He even incorporated phonics, rhythm, and movement—getting our youngest learners jumping, counting, and fully immersed in the experience.

During the Q&A session, a student eagerly asked if he was on Spotify—and the answer is yes!… Read Full Post

We’re excited to bring the spirit of Nowruz to Bells Mill! If your family celebrates and you’d like to help by creating a poster to showcase this special holiday, we’d love for you to join us.

Posters will be displayed at school and should be ready by March 14th. If you’re interested, please fill out this form, and we’ll be in touch with details.

Let’s celebrate together!

• PTA General Meeting – March 4 (virtual)
• Lunch and Recess Volunteers Needed – All Grades
• Join the PTA – If you are not already a member, click the link to join the PTA.

Don’t miss the annual Academic Showcase Night this evening. The event will run from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Check out the choice board of activities, and please RSVP for the event HERE. 

Bells Mill staff also invites incoming kindergarten students and parents (2025-2026) to meet with kindergarten teachers and other school staff. The flier for this opportunity is below.

IMPORTANT: Students must be monitored by a parent/guardian at all times during the event.

Our Candyland themed Bingo Night is happening THIS Saturday, February 22, in the APR! Doors open at 5:30 pm, and bingo begins at 6:00 pm. The event is sold out, and unfortunately no tickets will be available at the door due to capacity restrictions.

If you’re attending, get into the Candyland spirit by wearing your grade’s designated color:

• Kindergarten: Green
• 1st Grade: Purple
• 2nd Grade: Red
• 3rd Grade: Yellow
• 4th Grade: Pink
• 5th Grade: Blue 

We can’t wait to see you on Saturday!… Read Full Post

We are so excited for our Candy Land-themed Bingo Night on February 22! CLICK HERE for all the details, including links to register. The deadline to sign up is Monday, February 17. We still need volunteers to help at the event; CLICK HERE to volunteer.

Thank you to all of our very talented students who performed in the talent show last Friday. It was a blast watching them perform on stage and showcase all of their many and varied talents!… Read Full Post

CLICK HERE to see the updated Bells Mill calendar of events for the remainder of the school year. Two changes to note:

• 4/30- Restaurant Night- California Tortilla Potomac, 11am-9:30pm
• 5/29- Bells Mill Bash

The Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations (MCCPTA) has drafted a Healthy Sleep Resolution which would allow the MCCPTA to further advocate with MCPS and the Board of Education for bell time changes to promote better sleep for adolescents. This is solely a resolution to allow for additional advocacy on this front and to request additional information to make more informed decisions on the impact of bell times at all school levels (elementary, middle and high school).… Read Full Post

BMES Model UN – Spring Session. Our Model UN Spring Session is here! We invite new and former students to join us for our final 8-week session of the year.

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