3 Volunteers Needed for the PTA Nominating Committee

The PTA needs your help! We are looking for 3 volunteers who are current PTA members to serve on the nominating committee to elect next year’s PTA Board. The nominating committee formally nominates eligible persons for open PTA board positions and reports the nominees to the membership before the election at the general membership meeting in May.

We estimate the time commitment to be less than 30 minutes and can be done remotely! Being a member of the nominating committee is a great way to meet other families while supporting the school community.… Read Full Post

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NAACP Parents Council Representative – Volunteer Opportunity

The Bells Mill Elementary School PTA is seeking a parent volunteer to serve as our representative to the NAACP Parents’ Council. The NAACP Parents’ Council works to support equity, access, and excellence for all students across Montgomery County Public Schools. The representative attends monthly evening meetings (typically virtual), shares relevant updates with our community, and brings questions or concerns from Bells Mill families to the broader council. This is a meaningful opportunity to stay informed, build connections across the county, and help ensure all voices in our school community are heard.… Read Full Post

Shrek the Musical, Jr. at Cabin John MS

Cabin John Middle School proudly presents Shrek the Musical JR. on March 5th and 6th at 7 PM and March 7th at 5 PM in the Cabin John Middle School cafeteria!

Tickets are sold at the door — $5 for students, $10 for adults, and free for children 3 and under. Come support some Bells Mill alumni and enjoy this fun-filled, fairy-tale adventure! Don’t miss it!

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Tonight’s PTA Meeting (Virtual) – Zoom Link

We hope to see you at our PTA Meeting tonight, Tuesday, March 3, at 6:30pm on Zoom. Whether you’re brand new or a familiar face, everyone is welcome. Come connect with other families, hear updates, and be part of the conversation.

We will hear from Dr. Smith and Mrs. Tilkens regarding allocations for the 2026-2027 school year, discuss upcoming events, give a boundary study update, and you’ll have a chance to ask your questions to school leadership. … Read Full Post

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Ready, Set, READ! Our Read-A-Thon Starts Today!

Today’s the day! We are excited to officially kick off our Read-A-Thon!

This year, our goal is to raise $20,000 and read a total of 525,000 minutes. With your support, we can make it happen!

We’re looking forward to a fantastic event and are counting on your participation to help make it a success. If you haven’t already done so, please take a moment to activate your child’s personal reader page by clicking the link below:

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Supporting Our Kids!

Did you know the PTA supports academic enrichment at Bells Mill? We’re happy to report that we have used a portion of our Academic Improvement Fund to purchase 8 Amplify CKLA 3rd grade readers, 25 Amplify CKLA 5th grade readers, and additional component kits for the Bridges Math support system. Supporting the PTA supports our students!

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The Bells Mill PTA Read-A-Thon Starts Next Week … Are You Ready?

The Bells Mill PTA is on a mission — and it’s a BIG one! We’re rallying together to support our amazing students in the most fun (and yes, a little competitive!) way possible. But here’s the thing… we can’t do it without YOU. Every dollar donated and every minute volunteered by our incredible families makes a real difference in our school community.

That’s why we’re thrilled to kick off our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year — the Read-a-Thon! … Read Full Post

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PTA Meeting on Tuesday: March 3

Join us for the upcoming PTA meeting on Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30 pm. Dr. Smith and Mrs. Tilkens will review proposed allocations for the 2026–27 school year, and we’ll share an update on the ongoing boundary study.

The meeting will be held on Zoom. Registration details will be sent on Monday, March 2.

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Bells Mill PTA International Festival: April 17

The BMES International Festival returns on Friday, April 17. The event will offer displays, performances and food from around the world that celebrates the rich cultural diversity of our school community! Don’t forget that the PTA offers a $60 reimbursement per country table to help cover food, crafts, decorations, and other materials.

Sign up here to host a table. And get ready to travel the world!

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