From the PTA – Weekly Message 

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

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Donate a Thanksgiving Meal to Families in Need

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

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November/December PTA Events

  • 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

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Community Corner

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

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From the PTA – Weekly Message

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

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PTA Membership Drive Extended to Nov. 1

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

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From the PTA – Weekly Message

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

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Thank You for Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

We’d like to thank all the parents who contributed their time and creativity by submitting a poster for our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Your beautiful displays brought the rich cultures of various countries to life and inspired our students.

A special thanks to Ms. Pilar Busto and Mr. Fenton for their incredible support in making this event happen. We appreciate your continued involvement!

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NAACP Parent Council

Nathalie Babou, Liam’s mom, is thrilled to serve as the Bells Mill NAACP Parent Representative.

The NAACP Parent Council plays a vital role in advocating for the educational needs of African American students within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Responsibilities include advocating for equity, facilitating community engagement, connecting families with resources, and influencing policies to promote student success.

Strategies to Support African American Students: To enhance parent involvement and support African American students, the NAACP Parent Council is implementing several strategies:

Enhanced Communication Channels: Regular updates and accessible platforms to keep parents informed.… Read Full Post