Bells Mill Elementary School PTA

Come meet the PTA Board on September 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Colony Grill in Cabin John Village. Take a midweek break and enjoy some delicious pizza with the rest of the Bells Mill community. We hope to see you there!

Montgomery County Department of Transport is conducting safety assessments at 15 schools, including Bells Mill, with the goal of better understanding safety needs for those who walk or bike to school. They are seeking parent feedback via a short survey to help identify needs for new crosswalks and sidewalks, and to identify potential hazards that could be addressed.

Please help DOT make our kids school commutes safer and fill in the survey today!

Enjoy delicious pizza at Colony Grill in Cabin John Village September 15–21 and support the Bells Mill PTA! Join us for a special Community Night on September 17 from 6-7:30 pm and meet the PTA Board.

Mention BMES when dining for a chance to win a Colony Grill gift card for dinner for 10!

The school directory is a great way to stay connected with the BMES community. Want to look up your child’s classmates to arrange a playdate? The AtoZ directory makes it easy. While you’re there, don’t forget to update your own information including your child’s teacher for this school year.

The Health Room is in need of gently used or new pants in children’s sizes 4 through 16 for both girls and boys. Accidents, spills, and unexpected emergencies happen every day, and having extra clothing on hand helps our students stay comfortable and in class.

We’re collecting any styles of pants that are clean and in good condition. Please drop off any donations to the Front Office. Your support makes a big difference in keeping our students safe, comfortable, and focused on learning.… Read Full Post

Model United Nations (or Model UN) is an authentic simulation of the United Nations General Assembly in which students act as country delegates and engage in acts of diplomacy, negotiation, and decision making. The program is offered through Global Minds, LLC, founded in 2021 by former Bells Mill/Cabin John parents, Audré Park and Shreelata Durbhakula.

Global Minds offers three 8-week instructional sessions (Fall, Winter and Spring) throughout the year, and serves as administrators to register students in local Model UN conferences at the U.S.… Read Full Post

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.

RISE Flag Football Bethesda is offering a Sprint Season (Oct. 5 – Nov. 2) at North Bethesda Middle School. Students in grades K–8 can join a fun, safe, and inclusive flag football league—and you’ll save $10 off the $150 fee when using our code: PTA2025.… Read Full Post

Check out the PTA Fall Newsletter below, where you can get updates on upcoming restaurant nights, spirit wear, volunteer opportunities, and so much more! Here is a link to the PDF version where the links in the newsletter are active and clickable!

As we settle into September, it’s hard to believe that fall is right around the corner! The school year is already off to a wonderful start, and we’re excited to keep building momentum together. A big highlight this month is our Back to School Nights—taking place tonight for grades K–2, 6:00pm-7:30pm, and next Thursday for grades 3–5, also 6:00pm-7:30pm. These evenings are a great opportunity to connect with teachers, see what’s ahead for the year, and learn more about how we can support our students together.… Read Full Post