Book Donations Needed for BMES Sharing Library
Our sharing library in front of the school has some space for donations! If you are doing your spring cleaning, feel free to drop off children’s books there! Thanks!!
Category Archives: PTA
MCCPTA Engage Meeting – Options & Outcomes: Curriculum Choices
The Montgomery County Council of PTAs is sponsoring this community conversation. Learn which courses to take and what colleges are looking for. Decisions in elementary school can determine your path in high school. Parents, MCPS educators and a college admissions officers will answer your questions. SIGN UP TODAY: bit.ly/EngageApr2021
NACCP Parents’ Council Meeting – April 21, 2021
The next Parents’ Council Meeting is Wednesday, April 21 with the MCPS Board of Education members. You won’t want to miss this!
Apr 21, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting here.
You will receive a link about joining the meeting after you register.
Tomorrow! Learn to Make a Mango Lassi
Join us on zoom on Wednesday, April 14 at 2PM for a hands on cooking class! We’ll learn to make a mango lassi, which is a traditional South Asian beverage. Register at bmes.eventbrite.com.
Please have the following ingredients and supplies available:
Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 or 3 large ripe mangoes, peeled and cut into chunks (can use jarred or frozen if you prefer)
2 1⁄4 or 4 1⁄2 cups plain yogurt
3 or 6 Tbsp honey, plus more to taste
2 1⁄4 or 1 tsp cardamom, plus extra for sprinkling/garnish
Ice (optional)
Supplies:
- Chefs knife
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting boards
- Paring knives
- Blender
- Rubber spatula
- Serving cupS
Tomorrow! Trippy Taco Food Truck from 5-7:30
Trippy Tacos will be serving at Bells Mill from 5-7:30. No pre-orders, just order when you arrive. Check out the menu here. The next food trucks will be Saturday!
Support Autism Acceptance – Wear blue on Thursday, April 15!
April is Autism Acceptance Month! Bells Mill is honored to be home to an amazing program to support the needs of students with autism. On Thursday, April 15 we invite the Bells Mill community to wear blue to show acceptance of autism and celebrate differences. The class with the highest participation will win a virtual movie party! To learn more about autism and how to support awareness, visit:
Bells Mill International Festival – Starting Sunday!
Join our virtual BMES International Festival to celebrate the diversity of the Bells Mill Community!
- Food Trucks starting Sunday! In April and May food trucks will be serving “GRAB & GO” style at Bells Mill, offering a culinary taste around the world! Check the schedule and pre-order instructions at https://bellsmill.org/spring-2021-events/.
- We’ll kick things off this Sunday with Rocklands BBQ from 4-7PM!
- Order at https://rocklands-bbq.square.site/. Pre-ordering may not be visible on google chrome, but other web browsers have no problem.
Lots of Fun at “Magic and Muffins”
Last Saturday the kindergarten and first grade families marveled at a virtual magic show with Magic Evan while enjoying their homemade muffins! We introduced this event last year to meet the interests of our younger students and allow parents a chance to share in a school event with their children. We are grateful to parent volunteers Amanda Klueger and Jessica McClellan for organizing this great opportunity!
California Tortilla Restaurant Night – Wednesday, March 24
Order from California Tortilla on Wednesday, March 24th from 11AM – 8:30PM. 25% of group sales will be donated to Bells Mill Elementary School! See the flyer and ordering instructions.
“Magic and Muffins” Virtual Event – Saturday, March 20
The PTA is excited to invite Kindergarten and 1st Grade families to a special virtual event. Bake muffins at home and enjoy a virtual magic show with MAGIC EVAN! Although this event is tailored to kindergarten and 1st grade students, older and younger siblings are welcome. It will be held Saturday, March 20 at 11:00 am. Muffin recipe and zoom link to follow. RSVP to Amanda Klueger by March 15 at amandaklueger@gmail.com. See the attached flyer for details.