Bells Mill Read-a-Thon Has Begun!

We’re thrilled to announce that our Read-A-Thon is underway! The annual Read-a-Thon is PTA’s BIGGEST FUNDRAISER and we’re counting on you to make it a success. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to activate your child’s personal reader page and make a donation today. Feel free to share this link with family members as well.

Your support will greatly assist us in meeting our financial goal of $14,000 for the Read-a-Thon. The class from each grade with the most minutes read will earn a popsicle party, and the class with the overall most funds raised wins a pizza party!… Read Full Post

Restaurant Night TONIGHT Feb. 22 to Support 5th Grade End of Year Activities

Save some time and don’t make dinner plans for tonight! The 5th grade fundraising committee organized a restaurant night at Ledo’s in Westlake on Thursday, Feb 22 from 5-9PM. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to BMES to support 5th grade promotion activities, including a picnic and field trip. The school community is invited to support them! Order in-person (mention Bells Mill) or online at order.ledopizza.com. Enter the code “Fundraiser” in the coupon/fundraiser code area on the checkout page.… Read Full Post

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Read-a-Thon! Starts Monday, Feb. 26

Bells Mill Elementary School PTA is holding a Read-a-thon this year! Read-a-thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more. Our Read-a-thon starts Monday February 26, 2024. We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323738333036/1 and following the simple instructions. We’ve chosen Read-a-thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills, and is a great fundraiser for the PTA!… Read Full Post

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Bingo Night – March 5

Bingo Night is Tuesday, March 5 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Doors will open at 5:30 pm. Bingo start at 6:00 pm.

If you previously registered, your registration will automatically transfer over to the new date of March 5. We are in need of volunteers to make Bingo Night a success. If you are attending on March 5 and can volunteer, please sign up HERE.

Due to popular demand for this event, we are unable to accept any new registrations at this time.

Model UN Coordinator

BMES Model UN – Spring Session

Model UN (or MUN) 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 instructors and administrators to register students in local Model UN conferences at the U.S.… Read Full Post

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Bells Mill Sock Drive – Send in Socks Through February 16

Did you know that socks are the #1 most requested item in our shelters? Sponsored by the Kindergarten Team, Kindergarten Room Parents and in partnership with the BMES Green Leader Club, we are accepting all size socks (gently used or new) to support community shelters. There are drop-off baskets in every hall, so please bring your donations by February 16. 

Thank you very much for your generous support to help families in our local communities.

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Bells Mill Talent Show is Tomorrow!

Come see your friends and classmates in the BMES Talent Show on Friday, February 2. Doors open at 6.00pm. The students have worked hard on their talents and can’t wait to perform. Due to overwhelming interest and the many talents of our students, we are no longer accepting submissions for this year!

The 5th grade class will be selling concessions with proceeds to support their end of year activities, including a picnic, field trip and more.… Read Full Post

Congratulations: MCCPTA Reflections Honorees!

We are so proud and pleased to announce the honorees for this year’s MCCPTA Reflections Program. The following Bells Mill students won awards at the county level and will move onto the state level competition:

Dance – Jennifer Dong, Award of Merit (Primary group) – 2nd Grade

Visual Arts – Brian Xin, Award of Excellence (Intermediate group) – 3rd Grade

Literature – Caden Xin, Award of Excellence (Primary group) – Kindergarten

Photography – Candice Xu, Award of Excellence (Intermediate group) – 3rd Grade

Music Composition – Brian Xin, Honorable Mention ( Intermediate group ) – 3rd Grade

Thank you to all of the students who submitted entries this year, to Holly Cullum & Xiaoxiao Han for leading the Reflections program and all of the judges!

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