Bells Mill Elementary School PTA

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 communications@bellsmill.org. While these are not sponsored or endorsed by the BMES PTA, we’re happy to help share information as appropriate.

It is Teacher Appreciation week and the PTA will cater a special breakfast for our teachers on Tuesday, May 9th. We would appreciate your support in showing our teachers some well deserved appreciation through your contributions.

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Thank you!

Last week we shared an incredible celebration of the school’s diversity! We appreciate the many families who created displays, shared traditions, and offered food samples so we can better understand each other’s cultures. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! In addition, Mrs. Havenstein’s No Place for Hate group created an amazing collage. The many talented performers were fun to watch. Thank you to Georgia Karamalikis, Asmaa Seif Eldin, Varsha Morar, and Debbie Fleischer for helping to organize!… Read Full Post

On Tuesday, the PTA held its final general meeting of the school year. We elected the officers for next year and approved the proposed budget. In addition, Dr. Smith and Mrs. Kemp provided helpful information on how classes are formed and insights into changes from one grade to the next.

Meeting minutes with the slides from the meeting.

Parents and PTA members are invited to attend our final general meeting of the year. It will be held at 6:30PM in the APR. This meeting is in-person only. Childcare will not be available but children are welcome to attend if needed.

Vote on PTA officers/delegates and budget for next year, and hear from Dr. Smith and Mrs. Kemp on how the school forms classes for next year and how you can support your child as they transition to the next grade!… Read Full Post

The nominating committee is pleased to present the following candidates for the PTA officer and delegate roles for next year. We would like to thank these volunteers for coming forward as well as the outgoing board for their tremendous contribution over the past year. The PTA will hold elections on May 2 at 6:30 PM in the APR.

The PTA board has developed the following proposed agenda for the ’23-’24 school year (beginning July 1, 2023). This budget will be voted on at the general membership meeting on May 2, 2023 at 6:30PM in the APR.

PROPOSED BUDGET

Don’t miss a single memory from this year! The 2022-2023 Yearbook is now on sale for $30! All books must be pre-ordered — there will be no extras printed. Order here and Enter password: BELL23YBZ. If you have any questions, email yearbook@bellsmill.org. Don’t forget to submit your pictures.

Visit 19 countries in one night! The BMES International Festival will be held on Friday, April 28 at 6-7:30. Visit country displays, watch performances, and make crafts. Please note that this IS NOT a drop off event and all students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Join us as we celebrate the Spring Festival of Colors! The Festival of Color is a celebration of colors in the style of the Holi holiday. It involves opening many, many colorful packets of
rainbow dust that folks throw around in a playful way, marking all light colored clothes
with a vibrant rainbow explosion of COLOR.… Read Full Post

Our next PTA meeting will be held on May 2 at 6:30PM in the APR. The agenda will include board elections, approval of next year’s budget, and presentations from the school on preparing your students for moving to the next grade level and the process for class assignments.