Bells Mill Elementary School PTA

Odyssey of the Mind is an international program aimed at developing creative problem solving skills in children of all ages. The program encourages teamwork, critical analysis of ideas, learning how to listen to one another, effective conflict resolution, flexible creative thinking, and on-stage performance skills. Students are placed in teams of 5-7 students based on grade level, interests, child preferences, and balance. Grades 1-2 participate in Primary Division and Grades 3-5 in Division 1.  Program meetings for 2022/2023 will be on Friday afternoons at 4:30 pm at Bells Mill.… Read Full Post

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 and founded by former Bells Mill parents, Audré Park and Shreelata Durbhakula. The BMES Model UN Club is open to 5th graders only.

For detailed information, visit the website at Global Minds, LLC.

Registration is open now.… Read Full Post

Bar-T Kids Club provides before and after school care at Bells Mill ES from 7:00am – 6:30pm, Monday – Friday. Each day is filled with fun clubs, outdoor play, group games, delicious snacks, socialization, and safe fun! Bar-T’s trained and energetic staff provide a variety of options each day so that the children in their care are able to choose the clubs that most intrigue them. These choices can range from cooking, to dance, sports and games, arts and crafts, and even magic!… Read Full Post

We’re excited to welcome everyone back to school at the Popsicle Social after the Open Houses. Students, reconnect with classmates! Parents, look for information on joining PTA, volunteer opportunities and spirit wear sales!

We continue to be extremely grateful for all of our teachers/staff and their commitment to our students and community! The PTA is kicking off the welcome events with a special breakfast for our teachers/staff on Monday, August 22, 2022. We would appreciate your support.

You may bring in anything – please either choose from the list below or bring something else by selecting the “Other Item” option. Examples of what we are requesting include: quiche, breakfast casseroles, bagels, muffins, fresh fruit, coffee pods, etc. … Read Full Post

Next week we’ll kick off our annual membership drive and donation campaign! Your membership and support is critical!

As we end the school year the PTA would like to thank its members, volunteers, and board for supporting us this year. With your support we were able to bring back most of our community events, support student affairs, show our appreciation to the staff, and invest in our school. We would also like to express our appreciation to the Bells Mill staff for their commitment to our students. Finally, congratulations to all the students on your hard work this year!… Read Full Post

We are excited to announce our board for the upcoming school year! Please note that we have an opening for a second Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA) delegate to represent Bells Mill at the county level. Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in learning more. 

President — Debbie Fleischer

VP – Fundraising & Membership — Devin Donaldson

VP – Communications & Family Engagement — Deb Palisin

VP – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion — Varsha Morar

VP – School & Community Events – Amanda Klueger

Secretary — Jessica McClellan

Treasurer — Alison Jacknowitz

 Delegate 1 — Karen Lust

Thanks to the board members for volunteering for these roles!… Read Full Post

The final PTA meeting of the year was held on June 7, 2022. At this meeting we elected our board for next year, approved our renewed bylaws, and approved our budget for next year. Thanks to all who attended! The minutes are available on our website.