Bells Mill Elementary School PTA

PTA Art Reflections: DUE Next Week

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Bess Siegal

Every student at Bells Mill Elementary in Grade K-5 is eligible to enter this amazing arts competition, and everyone is permitted to submit as many entries as you wish, in as many categories as you want!

The deadline to submit your artwork is November 26, 2014. For all the rules and details visit our website or contact Stefie Heideman, Bells Mill PTA Reflections Arts Competition Chair, 301.237.4959.

Spotlight & Community Restaurant Night

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Greer Bautz

Mrs. O’s Spotlight

Please see Mrs. O’s Spotlight for the Week of November 17. Note details on picture make-up day (Tuesday, 11/18) and the Grades 4/5 Principal’s Tea (Wednesday 11/19).

Community Restaurant Night — Tonight

Brrr… the onset of winter makes it too depressing to cook tonight! Hot soup, greek specialties, subs, salads, delicious pizza and more! Join Bells Mill families for community restaurant night at Tallyho Restaurant located at 9923 Falls Road from 5-9 p.m.

Family Bingo & Pizza Night, 11/14

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Greer Bautz

Family Bingo Night is THIS week! We will serve pizza this year to make it fun community event.

When: Friday, November 14th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Pizza, prizes and yummy treats…

We have *just a few very necessary* volunteer slots left! Please sign up today: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b45acae1-family

This is a good opportunity for students to receive SSL hours.

Any questions… email Debbie at [email protected]

Mrs. O’s Spotlight, Week of 11/10

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Greer Bautz

Please see Mrs. O’s Spotlight for the week of November 10. Remember that Monday, November 10 and Tuesday November 11 are early release days and all students will be dismissed at 1 p.m.

Directories & A to Z Online App…

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Greer Bautz

Directories were sent home last week with the youngest student in your family — each family receives one directory. If you did not receive a directory, please let us know.

If you are not a PTA member, you lost access to the online app on 10/31. If you choose to join the PTA after that, your access will be turned back on.

Mrs. O’s Spotlight, Week of November 3

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Greer Bautz

Please see Mrs. O’s Spotlight for the week of November 3 for important updates. Note that there is no school on Tuesday, November 4 because of Election Day.

Help Us Get There!

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Greer Bautz

Hard to believe that it’s the end of the first marking period! Parent teacher conferences are around the corner, and already much of the PTA’s efforts have impacted classrooms and learning. From assemblies to supplies in the classroom to before- and after-school programs, the PTA is at work impacting every student and staff member in our school.

Last year we kicked off a new form of direct appeal fundraising. We are very close to meeting this year’s goal for donations.

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Nov. 5 PTA Meeting: Curriculum Speaker

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Greer Bautz

The next PTA meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 5 in the APR. We’ve had a change in speaker:

Ms. Taylor and Mrs. Hough are going to present on Reading Levels and the Progression in Reading and the Math Pathways. It will be about a 30 minute presentation and then time for questions.

The meeting will be pot luck — bring an appetizer or treat to share
Bar T will provide childcare for Bells Mill-aged students

See you there!

Innisbrook Sale In Process

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Greer Bautz

For those interested in Innisbrook’s line of wrapping paper and gifts, online sales are currently in process. This is not a fundraiser, just a way to bring items to you easily through the school should you wish to purchase these sorts of seasonal items. All purchases are through online sales this year. The purchase window will close next week, Friday, November 7.

To place an order visit www.Innisbrook.com. Our school number is 103353. Please look for your teacher’s name when ordering.

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Math Kangaroo Comes Back to Bells Mill

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Greer Bautz

Math Kangaroo Comes Back to Bells Mill!

Math Kangaroo is an international mathematics competition that takes place annually in March. Bells Mill students in 1st -5th grade (and their siblings from grades 6-12) can participate along with over 17,000 students across US, and even more students around the world, by challenging themselves to individually solve word problems using the mathematical knowledge they already know. Everyone wins in Math Kangaroo! Each registered student is awarded a t-shirt, a certificate of participation and a gift on test day.… Read Full Post