Bells Mill Model UN – 2025 Winter Registration Session is Open

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

Spirit Fridays at Bells Mill is Back!

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Did you know about Spirit Fridays? At Bells Mill, it’s a beloved tradition! Every Friday, students show their school pride by wearing blue and white or their favorite BMES Spirit Wear.

Each week, student representatives pop into classrooms to count how many students are dressed in spirit wear. Help your child’s class earn bragging rights by joining the fun!

Looking for a great holiday gift? BMES spirit wear is a perfect pick for showing school pride all year long.… Read Full Post

MCPS Boundary Study Update

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MCPS will release new boundary options on December 1, which include the recommendation to utilize Crown High School as a temporary holding school for upcoming projects and the potential use of a hybrid option for local students. These new options will not replace the current options A-D, but will be added as additional options for consideration.

MCPS will host in-person and virtual sessions the first week in December: 12/1 at 7:30pm virtually, 12/2 at 6:30pm at Gaithersburg High School, and 12/4 at 11:30am virtually.… Read Full Post

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Shake Shack Restaurant Night is Tonight!

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Join us for Donation Day at Shake Shack in Cabin John Village on Tuesday, November 18th from 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM to support Bells Mill Elementary School! Grab your favorite Shack burger, fries, or shake, and mention Donation Day at the register—or use promo code DONATE when ordering on the Shack App, website, or kiosk. 25% of your total purchase will go directly to our school. It’s an easy (and delicious!) way to give back to the Bells Mill community.… Read Full Post

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Reflections Art Program – Now Accepting Submissions

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Submission Deadline: 11:59 pm on Monday, December 8th, 2025

The ’25-’26 National PTA Reflections Program is now accepting submissions with this year’s theme, “I Belong!.” Students can express their creativity through Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, or Visual Arts. 

This contest provides students with a platform for self-expression, helping them hone their creative talents and explore different art forms. It offers an opportunity to showcase their work, fostering pride and accomplishment. … Read Full Post

Supporting Bells Mill and Cabin John Families After House Fire

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Last week, two local families with children attending Cabin John Middle School and Bells Mill Elementary School were severely impacted by a devastating fire. As a result, Amanda and her son Michael, as well as Danielle, Kendall, and their four children—including Brycin, a 3rd grader at Bells Mill–have been displaced from their homes.

Both school communities and the CJMS PTSA and BMES PTA are coming together to support these families. Thank you to everyone who has already donated or reached out with help.… Read Full Post

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Feedback Requested: 2026-2027 School Calendar

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MCPS is conducting a second survey to help guide decisions for the 2026-27 school calendar. Survey responses are due by November 30.

The survey asks about three different options, all of which have the same spring break (March 26 to April 2).
Draft A would start school Aug. 31 and end on June 23.
Draft B would start school Aug. 24 and end on June 15.
Draft C would start school Aug. 24 and end on June 16.… Read Full Post

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Doughnuts for a Great Cause

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The Bells Mill 5th Grade is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts! Until May 31, 2026, 50% of your order will be donated back to 5th Grade when you purchase via our fundraising sales page. Simply buy online, visit your local store & redeem using your code. CLICK HERE to treat yourself or even gift them to friends and family.

The digital codes can be redeemed at almost any Krispy Kreme store so you can have friends and family in other states make a purchase or send it to them as a gift.… Read Full Post

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