Our Bear Post sent on Monday had all the info on the great events coming up this month but here is a quick rundown again with links to all the details:
Each week in the Bear Post we will share information from other schools in the cluster or community events that provide opportunities to connect and help each other. If you have anything you would like to add, email [email protected]. While these are not sponsored or endorsed by the BMES PTA, we’re happy to help share information as appropriate.
Churchill Community Nights: The Churchill Booster Club is organizing several community nights to give our cluster and elementary school students an opportunity to come and watch a varsity game this fall!… Read Full Post
Please join us on the blacktop for light breakfast refreshments (donuts, juice, and coffee) before school on October 14 from 8:30am – 9:05am (rain date: October 15). Each Bells Mill Bear can bring one special person to share the morning with.
To ensure we have enough refreshments, please RSVP by Friday October 11 via the SignupGenius Link.
Bells Mill will be hosting its first Trunk or Treat on October 20 from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Please register using the Signup Genius Link to host a car.
Candy will be provided by the PTA, and pizza is be available for pre-order to support the 5th Grade End of Year Celebrations – link to pre-order pizza. Please review the attached flyer for more information. Costumes are encouraged!
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15). Today, students participated in a special Cultural Arts Assembly to honor this important month. We’re inviting Hispanic and/or Latino families to create posters that showcase the diverse countries and cultures we’re celebrating. Ms. Pilar Busto, one of our parents, is helping coordinate these family posters for our school.
If you’d like to participate and create a poster for display at Bells Mill, please fill out the poster volunteer form by October 7, 2024.… Read Full Post
We are excited to introduce Julia Chuang, as the BMES liaison to MCCPTA’s Gifted Education Committee (GEC). If you are interested in accelerated and enriched
instruction at BMES, please reach out to her so she can better understand your child’s needs.
It’s her role to coordinate advocacy for our students – let’s see what we can get done! You can reach Julia at [email protected]
In addition, you can join the GEC listserv by sending an email, along with your child’s school
and grade, to [email protected].… Read Full Post
Tonight’s meeting is no longer in person, and will be virtual via Zoom (see Community update from BMES email for zoom link or email [email protected]
Agenda includes:
Vote on 2024-25 Amended Budget
Approve 2023-24 Financial Review
Updates from MCCPTA Delegates
Q&A with Dr. Smith and Mrs. Kemp – please submit your questions ahead of the meeting here
Upcoming events and more
We were so excited to learn on Monday that Bells Mill was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School! Congratulations to our staff, students, and families on all the hard work in achieving this recognition. We can’t wait to celebrate tonight and all year!
The Back to School Picnic is happening this evening, rain, hail, or shine! Don’t let the weather stop you from joining us for a night of fun, starting at 5:30pm.… Read Full Post
In case you missed it last week, please take a look at the PTA Fall Newsletter, which also includes a calendar of planned events for the 2024-2025 school year. We’ll continue to share updates and new activities with you throughout the school year. We hope you can save the dates and support our students!
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, 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. Participants have the opportunity to compete at the Maryland State Tournament in the Spring, with the potential to advance to the World Finals.… Read Full Post
