Staff Appreciation Lunch & Cookie Exchange

This holiday season gives us the opportunity to show our Bells Mill teachers and staff how grateful we are for all that they do for our children.

This year, we’re trying something different: a catered lunch (thank you to Gregorio’s for their generous donations!), and a cookie exchange/hot chocolate bar.

Cookie Exchange: December 19    —-    Lunch: December 22

The lunch and cookie exchange will both start at about 11:30 a.m.  We need all contributions BY 10:45 a.m.Read Full Post

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Winter Enrichment Classes: Registration Open!

Trying to figure out what to do after school as the days get shorter and colder? The Bells Mill PTA has been busy at work planning winter enrichment sessions.

A few new programs just started this week with many more added for after winter break. Don’t lose your spot — sign up today!

Please register if registration is open.

See the Bells Mill Enrichment Page (https://bellsmill.org/enrichment-activities/) for more details.

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Holiday Happiness Initiative at BMES

Bells Mill Rocks! You’ve filled all the slots for our community!!! Reminder, gifts need to be to Mrs. Kanter NO LATER than Monday.

The Bells Mill Elementary School PTA has teamed up with Ms. Oglesby, Mr. Ross, and Ms. Kanter to provide gifts for students in our building during this holiday season.  All of the giving will be anonymous; only Ms. Kanter will know which children have requested items.  There are a few expensive items on the list, so please consider asking friends to join with you to purchase larger gifts.… Read Full Post

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Earn $$ for BMES While You Grocery Shop

The Cabin John Giant. . .  It’s the place we hate to love. Yet, now, we can get MORE out grocery shopping. From now through March 19, 2015, Bells Mill will have the opportunity to earn cash through Giant A+ School Rewards Program.
All you have to do is:
Log on to www.giantfood.com/aplus select CUSTOMER REGISTRATION to register online using your Giant Card (OR)
      Return the form to school with your child that was sent out last week and include your Giant Card Number, (13-DIGITS) last name and telephone number.
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Teacher of the Year Award

The Marian Greenblatt Education Fund is currently soliciting nominations for this year’s Marian Greenblatt Excellence in Education Teacher of the Year Award.  The Greenblatt Education Fund has been recognizing Montgomery County teachers for over 25 years.  Our mission is to recognize Master Teachers who inspire their students to achieve, encourage younger teachers to be the best they can be, and help their school/community.
 Nominations are due Friday, January 9, 2015 by e-mail to [email protected]. Please see the nomination checklist for more details.
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Update to Tracking Volunteer Hours

Dear BMES Families,

Our volunteer network at BMES plays a crucial role in supporting the school’s and the students’ success. We deeply appreciate all the effort and resources contributed by our volunteers, and we want to make sure that we recognize the same.

Many of you use the volunteer sign-in sheet in the BMES office to sign in and out; however, there are many of us who put in a number of hours outside of school premises as well.Read Full Post

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Holiday Shopping on Amazon? Help BMES!

Amazon.com
As you shop this holiday season, remember that your purchases at Amazon can help the PTA. Just go to the PTA website (www.bellsmill.org) and click on the green “Earn while you shop Amazon” button on the homepage.Once on the Amazon website you can log in and shop like normal.  You will not notice any change!  A portion of sales through the portal – all year long – goes back to the PTA.  Easy peasy!

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Club Bells Mill: December 13, Call for Volunteers

Brrr…it’s cold outside!  It must be time for another kids’ night out at Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow Club Bells Mill!

It’s this SATURDAY NIGHT and we still need parent and student volunteers! Sign up today at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A0548ADA8229-letitsnow

When: Saturday, December 13 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
What: Drop your kids off for 2 hours of fun with their friends!  Not only will there be a DJ, moon bounce, crafts, and gym games, this event also features Big Grins Face Painting and Body Art!… Read Full Post

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