Freed Family Portrait Night – December 9
Freed Photography will be at Bells Mill on December 9 from 5:00pm-7:00pm for Family Portrait Night! For more information or to schedule your portrait time, please go to the Freed Website.
Cookie Buffet for Teachers – December 18
This holiday season, let’s come together to show our amazing teachers and staff just how much we appreciate all their hard work! We’re treating them to a build-your-own box of baked goodies, and we need your help to make it happen.
You can contribute by baking or purchasing 2–3 dozen of your favorite cookies, bars, or sweet treats to share the joy. Donations can be dropped off either the evening of Tuesday, December 17 or the morning of Wednesday, December 18 (details in the link below).… Read Full Post
Community Corner
Each week in Bear Post we will share information from other schools in the cluster or community events that provide opportunities to connect and help each other. If you have anything you would like to add, email [email protected]. While these are not sponsored or endorsed by the BMES PTA, we’re happy to help share information as appropriate.
Learn Coding with Panda Programmer—Starts December 6
Give your child the opportunity to explore the exciting world of coding with convenient after-school classes held right at Bells Mill.… Read Full Post
Holiday Gift Giving for BMES Staff and Staff Favorite Things
Bells Mill is an incredible school thanks to the dedication and hard work of more than 70 talented individuals. Every year, families and room parents generously give holiday gifts to their classroom teachers, and we are so grateful for that tradition. This year, we’d like to extend that appreciation to all BMES staff, including paraeducators, building service staff, and specialists, to ensure everyone feels the holiday spirit.
The PTA is coordinating a sign-up to help us recognize these amazing team members.… Read Full Post
Krispy Kreme Donut Sale to Benefit 5th Graders
The 5th Grade is serving up something sweet to support their promotion activities—Krispy Kreme “Digital Dozens”! For just $14 per dozen (less than retail!), you’ll receive a certificate via email good for one dozen glazed donuts at any Krispy Kreme nationwide.
Our goal is to sell 250 digital dozens, and we’d love your help! These certificates make the perfect holiday gift, hostess treat, or addition to potlucks and team celebrations. Stock up and spread the joy—order yours today!… Read Full Post
Bells Mill Spiritwear Gifts
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your Bear? Bells Mill Spirit Wear is the ultimate way to show your school pride and support the PTA! Visit the website for weekly special holiday offers, and please allow 2 weeks for production and shipping.
Volunteers Needed!
Thank you to all our amazing volunteers this year! We need volunteers for everything we do — whether it’s behind the scenes or at an event and everything in between.
If you can attend Eric Energy or are available to work a shift at the book fair (both day and evening shifts are available), please see the links below. We can’t run these programs without you.
Eric Energy: If you are attending the event and can volunteer, please sign up here. … Read Full Post
From the PTA – Weekly Message
Dr. Smith and Mr. Fenton recently attended the 2024 Annual National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. BMES earned an award in the Exemplary High-Performing Schools category, which highlights institutions with strong achievement across all student groups. Congratulations once again to BMES for receiving the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award!
Donate a Thanksgiving Meal to Families in Need
This Thanksgiving, consider donating a meal to families in need through Nourish Now, a local non-profit dedicated to food assistance. Each family will receive a meal box with stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes/yams, cornbread, macaroni & cheese, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, corn green beans, pie, and a turkey or chicken.
Donate Here to sponsor a family of 4 for $40, or contribute any amount—every donation makes a difference. Be sure to select “Bells Mill Elementary School” under “Apply my donation to…” so we can track donations from our school. … Read Full Post
MCCPTA Advocacy Priorities
The Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA) in accordance with its bylaws, has drafted its advocacy priorities for the 2024-2025 school year. These priorities provide a framework for the MCCPTA, to help influence the decision-making process at all levels through both advocating and policymaking.
Please review the DRAFT Advocacy Priorities and provide any input to our Bells Mill MCCPTA delegates at [email protected].