Category Archives: Volunteer

STEM Night Co-Chair Needed

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The Bells Mill PTA is looking for a co-chair to help lead our much-anticipated STEM Night on March 27. This is a fun and educational event, and we need your help to make it a success.

What’s Involved?
– Collaborating with the current co-chair to plan and organize activities
– Coordinating with volunteers
– Bringing exciting STEM experiences to our students

No previous experience is necessary—just enthusiasm and a willingness to pitch in. If you’re interested or would like to learn more, please reach out to [email protected]… Read Full Post

Recess and Lunch Volunteers Needed – All Grades

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Looking for a fun and meaningful way to support the Bells Mill community? We’re always in need of lunch and recess volunteers! It’s a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in our students’ day while helping things run smoothly. Visit the school website to learn more about how to get involved, what you’ll need to volunteer, and to sign up via our SignUpGenius: https://bellsmill.org/get-involved/lunchrecess/.

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

Recess and Lunch Volunteer Information Session – Friday, September 20

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Interested caregivers will have the opportunity to volunteer during recess and lunch for the 2024-2025 school year beginning Monday, September 23rd. Members of our parent community are working on developing the sign-up for the school year, and the link will be shared in the coming days.

Anyone who is interested in volunteering during recess and/or lunch must complete MCPS Volunteer Compliance Training as well as attend an in-person meeting at Bells Mill ES. The caregiver meeting to learn about school-based expectations for this role will be held on Friday, September 20 at 10:00am–11:00am in the media center; no RSVP is required.… Read Full Post

Weekly Message from the PTA

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This week, we are excited to shine a spotlight on a big part of the school day: lunch and recess! The PTA plays a vital role in making recess a time of joy and enrichment for our students, and we want to share what we do.

What We Support at Recess: The PTA helps fund the fun activities during recess, from soccer and basketballs to chalk, beads for bracelets, bubbles, jump ropes, and more. Even on days when the weather keeps our students indoors due to snow, rain, cold, or fog, we provide engaging games, coloring books, and activities to keep the fun going inside.… Read Full Post

Weekly Message from the PTA

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This week, we wanted to highlight the PTA’s fundraising efforts through restaurant nights which have raised over $1,900 so far this year! Special thanks to local favorites California Tortilla, The Scoop, Shake Shack, Potomac Pizza, and most recently Colony Grill which raised $1,000.

The impact of these funds, whether it’s funding free events like Magic and Muffins, supporting Bells Mill Staff with lunches, or providing students with supplies for the Green Leader Club, highlights the positive influence restaurant nights have on the school community.  … Read Full Post

Weekly Message from the PTA

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We hope many of you were able to dine at Colony Grill last week and enjoy some pizza while supporting Bells Mill. With the holidays fast approaching, please consider contributing to the cookie buffet and/or staff member holiday gift (see posts below for more information, and the list of staff’s favorite things). As always, we appreciate all of your contributions and could not maintain such a great community without your help and support!

Indoor Movie Night Today, October 20

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Due to the weather, movie night has been moved inside to the gym. Join your classmates and their families for Indoor Movie Night in the Bells Mill gymnasium today, Friday October 20, from 6.15 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Students have voted for Kung Fu Panda as the movie!

Please RSVP and complete the Waiver if you are able to join us for a fun Friday movie night! We also really need some more volunteers to help make the evening a success; please use the SignUpGenius Form to register.… Read Full Post