Bells Mill Elementary School PTA

We’re excited to announce that the Scholastic Book Fair is coming up soon! Here’s what you need to know about our upcoming fair:

-Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly! The Scholastic Dollars we earn from your purchases help pay for books, materials and other supplies for our school. With scholastic dollars raised last year new teachers or teachers that changed grade levels added to their libraries! The school purchased amazing new resources for pre-k, ESOL and special education department, new carpets, decodable sets, and enough hard copy novels for whole grades!… Read Full Post

Check the PTA calendar on our website for information on PTA events and meetings. We keep this calendar updated as PTA events are added to the calendar during the year. See the links at the bottom of the calendar to subscribe as a Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or other service.

Save the Dates:

The Bells Mill PTA will host its annual Back to School Picnic on Friday, September 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. See old friends and meet new ones! There will be a DJ, crafts, informational vendors, and plenty of fun!

Volunteers are needed for this event! Sign up here to help.

Preorder from Hangry Panda Food Truck! Bring a picnic or the Hangry Panda food truck will be present and the preorder link is live so take advantage of no lines (www.hangrypandafoodtruck.com… Read Full Post

Save the date for our next Restaurant Night on October 19 at Shake Shack!

The Bells Mill PTA is allowed two delegates in the Montgomery County Council of PTAs. In this role you represent Bells Mill and advocate at the County Level. We are looking for a volunteer to be a second delegate for this year. There are monthly meetings on zoom, which can be alternated with the other delegate if you would like. To learn more about the role, please contact [email protected].

We are excited to welcome back after school programs through FLEX academies starting later this month. Programs are offered on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Enrollment is now open until September 14, 2022 and spots are limited. See this flyer for more information on the class offerings.

Register here.

While the PTA helps coordinate this program, FLEX academies administers the programs and coordinates with the individual providers. For more information about a program, please email [email protected].

The PTA looking for volunteers to help organize and support our more than 50 activities and events! Your involvement is critical so we can continue to provide enrichment activities and support Bells Mill. This is also a great way to get to know parents, teachers, and administrators.

Please sign up to volunteer here: 22-23 Bells Mill PTA Volunteer Interest Form

Items marked as OPEN POSITION are in the most need of support for the  2022/2023 school year.… Read Full Post

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