Category Archives: Volunteer

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

Volunteer Chair Needed—PTA Reflections Art Program

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What is the PTA Reflections program? PTA’s Reflections is a nationwide art program which provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts. Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas; develop artistic literacy; increase confidence; and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.… Read Full Post

PTA Membership for ’25-’26 is Now Open!

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A new school year means new memories, milestones, and moments to support our amazing school community. We’re pleased to announce that membership for the BMES Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for the ’25-’26 school year is now open!

Why Join?
When you join the PTA, you’re helping bring over 50 programs to life—from STEAM Night, assemblies, and the International Festival to classroom grants, staff appreciation, and fun community events. These experiences make school more enriching and memorable for every student.… Read Full Post

Get Involved: Volunteering Opportunities at Bells Mill!

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Bells Mill Elementary is more than just a school—it’s a community, and our volunteers make it shine! Parents can get involved in so many ways, and whether you can give an hour a week or a few hours a year, there’s a place for you.

Open volunteer opportunities this year include:

  • Planning School Community Events
  • Supporting Student Affairs
  • Staff Appreciation
  • Family Engagement
  • Membership & Fundraising Support

    Ready to help? Learn about open opportunities and ways to get involved by filling out the Volunteer Sign Up form; the PTA will reach out to you with more information and next steps soon.… Read Full Post