Bells Mill Elementary School PTA

Only a few months to go before the school year comes to a close, and we’d love to showcase memorable moments in the school yearbook.

Yearbook photo ideas include:

• Sledding at the Bells Mill Hill
• PTA events – Bingo, Breakfast with Bears, Trunk or Treat, and more
• Fall Festival – parade and classroom parties
• Restaurant Nights
• Field Trips
• Chorus and Instrumental Music concerts
• Sports teams or clubs connected to Bells Mill
• Class projects and other special classroom moments

Please submit photos that include groups of two or more students when possible.… Read Full Post

The Winston Churchill High School PTSA Special Education Committee has invited Kimberly Glassman, Esq. to discuss your rights regarding IEPs and 504 plans on March 11 at 7:00 pm.

This meeting is virtual and open to all the Churchill Cluster schools. Please use this link to join the meeting.

Each week, the PTA will share information from other schools in the cluster or community programs that provide opportunities to connect and help each other. If you have anything you would like to add, email communications@bellsmill.org. While these are not sponsored or endorsed by the BMES PTA, we’re happy to help share information as appropriate.

The Bulldogs’ Mulch Sale is BACK! 🐾

While it might still feel like winter outside, spring is just around the corner—and there’s no better way to prep your yard than by supporting our student-athletes.… Read Full Post

Join us for the upcoming PTA meeting on Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. 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.

At the Board of Education meeting on Thursday, February 5, 2026, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor presented his recommendation regarding the Boundary Study options to the Board of Education. He recommended modified Option H, and shared a non-recommended alternative (Option D) if the Board did not accept his first recommendation. 

In both options, all of the Bells Mill community will articulate to Cabin John Middle School and Winston Churchill High School. Neither option splits Bells Mill students between two middle schools.… Read Full Post

Link to Additional Resources
The Maryland General Assembly has introduced cross-filed bills on safe and healthy school start times — consistent with the MCCPTA Resolution on Healthy Sleep for Adolescents:

• HB189 (House)
• SB103 (Senate)
  Committee hearings we conducted on Feb. 4 & 5, 2026.
  
  Start School Later has created a quick, one-click email tool that allows you to contact all 30 committee members at once. A pre-written letter is included and can be personalized.

Please click HERE  and send your message as soon as possible.… Read Full Post

Each week, the PTA will share information from other schools in the cluster or community programs that provide opportunities to connect and help each other. If you have anything you would like to add, email communications@bellsmill.org. While these are not sponsored or endorsed by the BMES PTA, we’re happy to help share information as appropriate.

Flag Star Football is a local, rec league focused on Getting Better and Having Fun. No screaming coaches, no midweek practices; it’s fun, positive, organized.… Read Full Post