Bells Mill Elementary School PTA

Thank you to the 211 families and 28 teachers who have joined PTA so far this year! We would like to give a big SHOUT OUT to the entire FIRST GRADE TEAM because all of the first grade teachers joined PTA this year! Remember that PTA membership is annual. Please join or renew today!

Through the PTA, families and teachers work together to enrich the school experience. Each year we sponsor more than 50 programs, including the Teacher Classroom Fund, Academic Enrichment, Science Fair, STEM Night, Assemblies, Staff Appreciation, International Festival, Artist in Residence, community events, and so much more.… Read Full Post

Our sister school, South Lake Elementary School, in Montgomery Village has asked for our help to provide Thanksgiving meals to 30 families from the school who need assistance. We are also hoping to provide meals for 21 families in our own community. To date we have only collected 16 meals so we could really use your help! Please donate as soon as possible so we can plan our donations, but no later than Sunday.

South Lake is currently in a holding school while their building is being rebuilt.… Read Full Post

BMES is in the process of preparing for the school’s PCR drill.  The PCR drill is scheduled to take place on December 8^th from 1:45-3:30  The school needs parent volunteers to assist with the drill.  The school will be practicing how to efficiently hand off children to their caregivers in emergency situations. The drill is imperative as we continue to work through safety and security for Bells Mill. The school needs 27 more volunteers! Use THIS LINK to complete the form to volunteers for the December 8^th drill.   

This quick survey seeks to gauge the community’s opinions on the calendar scenarios developed for the 2023–2024 school year. Staff will use your feedback to develop a final recommendation to be presented at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Let your voice be heard and share your input by Monday, Nov. 30.
Access the survey.

Attention Parents/Guardians of Students with Special Needs.

➢Connect with other parents/guardians of students with special needs
➢Dialogue with special education administrators
➢Learn about topics of interest

SEAC INFORMATION – ENGLISH

Atención Padres/Apoderados de Estudiantes con Necesidades Especiales

➢Conéctese con otros padres/madres/apoderados de estudiantes con necesidades especiales
➢Dialogue con administradores de educación especial
➢Infórmese sobre temas de interés

SEAC INFORMACION – ESPANOL

Did you miss the chance to join BMES Model UN Fall Session? Then come and join us for the 8-week Winter Session starting on December 1.

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. Department of State, universities, high schools and middle schools throughout the DMV area.

Date & Time: Winter Session starts, Thursday, December 1 at 8:00am – 8:55am (8 weeks).… Read Full Post

Attman’s Resturant Night is tonight, November 9! From 3-8pm, they will be donating 15% of sales for dine in or carry out! Please mention Bells Mill fundraiser when ordering. View their menu.

Mark your calendar! The following restaurants will be donating a portion of their sales on the following nights!

Attmans Deli, Wednesday, November 9 from 3 to 8pm
Ledo’s Pizza (Westlake), Wednesday, November 30 from 5 to 9pm
Call Your Mother, Sunday, December 11 from 11 am- 5 pm

Pick your own pumpkins, mums, photo opportunities, and activities! This beautiful, quiet farm will donate 10% of sales to BMES PTA if you note “Bells Mill” when you book your appointment! www.farmathome.com or 240-372-0674

15350 Partnership Road Poolesville, MD 20837