Volunteers needed for Parent / Child Reunification Drill

BMES is in the process of preparing for the school’s PCR drill.  The PCR drill is scheduled to take place on December 8th from 1:45-3:30  The school needs parent volunteers to assist with the drill.  The school will be practicing how to efficiently hand off children to their caregivers in emergency situations. The drill is imperative as we continue to work through safety and security for Bells Mill. The school needs 27 more volunteers! Use THIS LINK to complete the form to volunteers for the December 8th drill.   

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MCPS 2023-2024 Calendar Input Sought

This quick survey seeks to gauge the community’s opinions on the calendar scenarios developed for the 2023–2024 school year. Staff will use your feedback to develop a final recommendation to be presented at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Let your voice be heard and share your input by Monday, Nov. 30.
Access the survey.

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MCPS Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee

Attention Parents/Guardians of Students with Special Needs.

➢Connect with other parents/guardians of students with special needs
➢Dialogue with special education administrators
➢Learn about topics of interest

SEAC INFORMATION – ENGLISH

Atención Padres/Apoderados de Estudiantes con Necesidades Especiales

➢Conéctese con otros padres/madres/apoderados de estudiantes con necesidades especiales
➢Dialogue con administradores de educación especial
➢Infórmese sobre temas de interés

SEAC INFORMACION – ESPANOL

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BMES Model UN for 5th graders

Did you miss the chance to join BMES Model UN Fall Session? Then come and join us for the 8-week Winter Session starting on December 1.

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. Department of State, universities, high schools and middle schools throughout the DMV area.

Date & Time: Winter Session starts, Thursday, December 1 at 8:00am – 8:55am (8 weeks).… Read Full Post

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Update your family directory information by Nov. 14

The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is responsible for the Bells Mill online and print directories, which provides contact information for families in the school. Because our directories do not pull from any official MCPS database, the PTSA relies on family participation as the primary source of data entry. We need you, Bells Mill parents, to update your information by November 14th!

Like most schools throughout Montgomery County, BMES PTA uses the Membership Toolkit platform through AtoZ Connect for our membership and directory. 
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Upcoming Restaurant Nights

Mark your calendar! The following restaurants will be donating a portion of their sales on the following nights!

Attmans Deli, Wednesday, November 9 from 3 to 8pm
Ledo’s Pizza (Westlake), Wednesday, November 30 from 5 to 9pm
Call Your Mother, Sunday, December 11 from 11 am- 5 pm

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Spirit Wear sales continue; donate a shirt to a child in need!

Bells Mill spirit wear is now on sale! There are new shirts and sweatshirts this year! We are working with a local Montgomery County business, Sports Extra. Part of the proceeds will go toward our PTA! Order today and remember that every Friday is Bells Mill spirit day! The class with the most Bells Mill spirit will win! 

Use this link to order: https://sportsextraonline.com/collections/bells-mill-es

If you use the code: SHIP2BE, your items will be shipped to Bells Mill for free. Your child will take the items home once they arrive at school. Please… Read Full Post

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Reminder — Tonight (10/21): Outdoor Movie!

We will host an outdoor movie on a 20-foot screen on the BMES Field tonight — Friday, October 21 at 6PM (movie starts at 6:30) featuring “Minions: The Rise of Gru.” Concessions will be available for purchase (cash only, small bills appreciated). This event is for Bells Mill Families only as it is not a drop-off event. Bring your chair, blanket, and a flashlight! RSVP here and be sure to sign this waiver. If you can volunteer to help, sign up here.… Read Full Post

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