It is only through the efforts of our volunteers that we can continue to have safe and fun activities for the kids and families. We are still in need of some parent and SSL volunteers to help ensure the event runs smoothly. Please consider volunteering to sell tickets, facilitate crafts, and more. Check out the link and come on through!!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084fadac2fa6ff2-feb3club
Club Bells Mill: It’s Electric Featuring Eric Energy!
Saturday February 3rd, 6:00-8:00pm
This is the chance to drop off your kids for 2 hours of fun with friends, dancing to DJ music, participating at arts and crafts, playing gym games, and more while being supervised by parent volunteers!
Included is an interactive science show by Eric Energy (Eric Krupkin) at 6:30pm!
The kids will get the chance to participate in hands-on science experiments and learn about electricity during an engaging and educational presentation!… Read Full Post
Next general PTA meeting on February 6th: Technical Support Session on New MCPS Student Portal System
PTA general meeting will be held Tuesday February 6th, 6:30-7:30 pm in the Media Center: Bring your laptop and attend an interactive hands-on training session about setting up and using the new MCPS student portal system! Ms. Elise Hawkins from MCPS will share the capabilities of Parent Portal and assist the parent accounts set up on parents portable devices and resolve individual technical issues.… Read Full Post
We have a dangerous situation that is occurring during our arrival procedures. I need your help in making sure we have safe arrival for all children. Our parent drop off was designed to have just the outer lane used for drop off in the morning and pick up in the afternoon. the middle lane in the parking area is not to be used. When we use the outer lane for drop off it allows for a continuous flow of traffic. … Read Full Post
There is a new Health and Safety Listserv launched at the beginning of school year 2017-18. Please unsubscribe from the old list and subscribe to the new one. Here is the info you need:
To subscribe to the new list, email [email protected]
Yahoo will ask you to confirm your email address. Please make sure to do that.
To unsubscribe from the old list, email [email protected]
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national day of service with
lots of opportunities for people of all ages to serve our community locally
throughout the holiday weekend, most of them preapproved for student
service learning hours. Here are some ways to get involved:
*Montgomery County’s MLK Day of Service Multi-Project Event & Volunteer
Fair*: Monday, Jan. 15, 1-3 pm, Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference
Center (5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda). Participate in your choice of
dozens of family-friendly service projects addressing a range of issues,
including packaging food for the hungry, crafting costumes for kids in
hospitals, making dog toys for area shelters, creating hand warmers for the
homeless, and writing letters to seniors and troops.… Read Full Post
California Pizza Kitchen at Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Boulevard Bethesda, MD 20817 301.469.5090) will donate 20% of your check to the Bells Mill PTA — just bring this flyer on Jan 18, 2018 All Day, Dine-in, Carry out or Curbside
The BMES Spirit Wear sale has been EXTENDED until Jan 8! Check out https://bellsmillelementary.itemorder.com/sale to make purchases, then wear your spirit gear on Spirit Wear Fridays!
REGISTRATION FOR WINTER ENRICHMENT WILL END ON JAN 8TH!
Please check the link for the after hour enrichment classes to find out about the various programs including STEM with Legos, Spanish for beginners and intermediate students, Drama with Adventure Theater, and other interesting options!
The winter session will begin on January 16th and run through March 15th. Sign up ASAP to ensure that your child gets a spot in the upcoming classes. Please see the attached registration link:
flexacademiesbellsmill.jumbula.com… Read Full Post
On behalf of the Bells Mill PTA, thank you to all the Bells Mill ES Faculty, Staff and volunteers who continue to strive to make Bells Mill an exceptional place for our children to learn and flourish. We are eternally grateful for all of the hard work and dedication, as without you all, we wouldn’t be able to provide the various functions and activities that make Bells Mill so great!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!… Read Full Post