Please join us at our first general PTA meeting of the year tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7, at 6:30pm in the APR. All parents are encouraged to attend! Bar-T will be providing complimentary childcare for school-age children during the meeting; pizza will be provided! This service is available for the first 60 children. Please see the attached flyer to register.
The Bells Mill PTA Fall Membership Drive is underway! Our goal is to reach 250 family members by October 24, and we’re just 50 families away.
Check out the flyer to see all the fun incentives—raffle prizes, grade-level competitions, a schoolwide popsicle party if we hit our goal, and a special bonus: the grade with the highest percentage of PTA members will win brand-new Bells Mill Jibbitz!
Join the PTA today or update your student(s)’ info here!… Read Full Post
Registration for Odyssey of the Mind has been extended to October 1, so if you haven’t had a chance to register, now’s the time!
Odyssey of the Mind is an international program that builds creative problem-solving, teamwork, and performance skills in students. Teams of 5–7 are formed by grade, interests, and balance, with Grades 1–2 in the Primary Division and Grades 3–5 in Division 1. Participants may compete in the Maryland State Tournament each spring, with the chance to advance to the World Finals.… Read Full Post
We are pleased to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month again this year (September 15-October 15). On October 10, students will be attending a special Cultural Arts Assembly, arranged by the PTA, with Mr Lilo Gonzales to honor this important month (you can listen to his music ahead of time on Spotify)!
In addition, we’re inviting Hispanic and/or Latino families to create posters that showcase the diverse countries and cultures we’re celebrating. Ms. Pilar Busto, one of our parents, is helping coordinate these family posters for our school.… Read Full Post
The first General PTA meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:30pm in the APR. All parents and staff are encouraged to attend. We will be voting on the Financial Review for 2024-25. Please email president@bellsmill.org if you have any questions or comments ahead of the meeting.
Come join us on the blacktop for light breakfast refreshments (donuts, juice, and coffee) before school on October 13 at 8:30 – 9:05am (rain date: October 14). Each Bells Mill Bear can bring one special person to share the morning with. To ensure we have enough refreshments, please RSVP by Friday, October 10.
Volunteers Needed for Breakfast with Bears
We are looking for volunteers to help with coordinating food purchases, set up, clean up, and food distribution for Breakfast with Bears on October 13 (rain date: October 14).… Read Full Post
MCPS knows that you may still have questions about the different platforms for school communication. They have created the resource below to help clarify the difference and answer your questions. Additional resources and guides can be found on the Technology Information and Support for Parents webpage.
Each week, the PTA will share information from other schools in the cluster or community programs that provide opportunities to connect and help each other. If you have anything you would like to add, email communications@bellsmill.org. While these are not sponsored or endorsed by the BMES PTA, we’re happy to help share information as appropriate.
Elevate the Future @ PHS is hosting classes again this school year! ETF PHS is an educational non-profit organization based in Poolesville, Maryland, with the mission to bridge the equity gap for students interested in computer science and/or business by striving to create quality lessons that are both free and accessible for all students.… Read Full Post