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
Category Archives: PTA
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
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
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
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
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!
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
Colony Grill Restaurant Week Fundraiser – This Week October 21-27
Enjoy a night off from cooking dinner and instead go grad some delicious pizza at Colony Grill in Cabin John Village this week (October 21-27), and help support the Bells Mill PTA! Mention BMES when dining for a chance to win a Colony Grill gift card for dinner for 10! The restaurant week continues through the weekend; this flyer has more information.
From the PTA: Trunk or Treat this Sunday 10/20 and other updates!
We are so excited for our 1st Bells Mill Trunk or Treat, happening on Sunday from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Everyone is welcome to join and costumes are encouraged!
Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence (BBC) Townhall – October 23
The Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence (BBC) is excited to invite you to an important Townhall. This event will feature special guest, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor, who will discuss key issues affecting our community and schools.
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 6-8pm (doors will open at 5:30pm)
Location: Wheaton HS Auditorium – 12401 Dalewood Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906
-Childcare (for up to 80 students, k-2nd grade)
-Catered meal will be provided
-Spanish, Amharic and ASL interpretation will be available
-Shuttle Bus service will be available, from local Elementary Schools
This Townhall will introduce our community to Dr.… Read Full Post