Category Archives: Volunteer

Bells Mill Bash – June 4 – Important Updates

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We are one week away from the Bells Mill Bash – our end of year celebration for Bells Mill families. Please review these important updates and things to do ahead of the event.

No Volunteers = No Event

We are still in need of a number of adult volunteers to assist with setup, cleanup, concession sales, check-in and more. If we don’t get enough parent volunteers, we may be forced to cancel the event. Please consider donating an hour of your time; It’s a great way to give back, and also a lot of fun!… Read Full Post

Parent Coaches for 2026-2027 – Girls on the Run/Boys Gotta Run

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We are currently looking for parent volunteers/coaches to help lead two of our favorite enrichment programs for students in grades 3–5: Girls on the Run and Boys Gotta Run!

Both programs run during the fall and spring seasons, and we simply cannot offer them without the support of parent volunteers. These programs are a wonderful way to encourage fitness, confidence, teamwork, and fun for our students

We would also like to extend a very special thank you to Maggie Sorrenti for serving as our head coach for Girls on the Run this year.… Read Full Post

Purchase Your Tickets for Bells Mill Bash — June 4

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Celebrate the end of the school year with classmates and our school community at the ever-popular Bells Mill Bash on Thursday, June 4 from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Enjoy bounce houses, games, a DJ, and time to picnic with friends over pizza, ice cream, and concessions.

All children ages 3-17 require an admission bracelet and signed waiver. Adults are free. Please note: This event is for Bells Mill families only, and children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.… Read Full Post

It’s Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!

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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week kicked off today and runs all week. Bells Mill PTA is excited to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff who make our school such a special place for our children. Throughout the week, the PTA will be celebrating all teachers and staff with a plethora of sweets, treats, gifts and other fun surprises (cupcakes and a barista bar to name a few) to show our gratitude for all they do!

In addition to supporting your child’s grade teachers (see our suggestions below!… Read Full Post

Breakfast with Bears – Tuesday May 12

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Come join us on the blacktop for light breakfast refreshments (donuts, juice, and coffee) before school on May 12 from 8:30 to 9:05am (rain date: May 13). Each Bells Mill Bear can bring one special person to share the morning with. To ensure we have enough refreshments, please RSVP by Friday, May 8. Breakfast with Bears

Volunteers Needed: We are looking for volunteers to help with coordinating food purchases, set up, clean up, and food distribution.… Read Full Post

Invitation to Join the BMES PTA Board for the 2026-2027 School Year

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The PTA is already planning for the 2026-2027 school year and we have a PTA Board position to fill. While we have several current Board members who will be running for re-election, we are looking for a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Community Committee Chair. While each Board member has a particular focus, we work together with school leadership to support Bells Mill students. If you are interested in helping support learning opportunities and build community, please consider joining us!… Read Full Post

Get Ready for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week – May 4-8

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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is May 4–8, and the Bells Mill  PTA is excited to celebrate the incredible teachers and staff who make Bells Mill such a special place for our children each day. Throughout the week, we will be treating the BMES staff to breakfast, lunch, and other surprises to show our gratitude for all they do.

We would love your help in making this week extra special. Please consider signing up to donate breakfast items, candy for the candy bar, volunteer your time, or make a contribution to support the celebration. … Read Full Post

NAACP Parents Council Representative – Volunteer Opportunity

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The Bells Mill Elementary School PTA is seeking a parent volunteer to serve as our representative to the NAACP Parents’ Council. The NAACP Parents’ Council works to support equity, access, and excellence for all students across Montgomery County Public Schools. The representative attends monthly evening meetings (typically virtual), shares relevant updates with our community, and brings questions or concerns from Bells Mill families to the broader council. This is a meaningful opportunity to stay informed, build connections across the county, and help ensure all voices in our school community are heard.… Read Full Post

From the PTA: Book Fair Success and Thank You for the Cookies!

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Last week’s Literati Book Fair was a wonderful success, and we are thrilled to share that our school community raised nearly $17,000! Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve already been able to put close to $4,000 right back into our school by purchasing new books for the media center and classroom teachers—getting great reads into students’ hands as quickly as possible. Your participation directly supports literacy at Bells Mill, and we’re so grateful for the enthusiasm the children showed throughout the fair.… Read Full Post