Community Corner

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Each week in 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 communications@bellsmill.org. While these are not sponsored or endorsed by the BMES PTA, we’re happy to help share information as appropriate.

Brit-Am Soccer Academy is hosting a 5-week after-school soccer program this spring, starting on Monday, April 7. Come and learn soccer fundamentals in a fun and dynamic environment with your friends—and make some new friends in the process!… Read Full Post

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Support the Bells Mill PTA Through Our Biggest Fundraiser of the Year – The Read-a-Thon!

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The Bells Mill PTA is on a mission—to support our students in the most fun (and slightly competitive) way possible! But we can’t do it alone… None of this would be possible without the generous financial contributions and volunteer efforts of our families.

That’s why we’re thrilled to launch our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year—the Read-a-Thon! From today through March 24, we’re turning pages and raising funds for awesome school programs, resources, and activities. It’s a win-win: kids get lost in books, and our school gets the support it needs!… Read Full Post

PTA Read-A-Thon Begins Monday March 10

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The Bells Mill PTA’s largest fundraiser of the year, Read-A-Thon, starts Monday, March 10 and fundraising ends on Monday, March 24. Read-A-Thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more!

We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323738333036/1 and following the instructions. Help us reach our goal of raising $20,000 and reading 525,000 minutes!

We’ve chosen Read-A-Thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read, helps in the development of stronger reading skills, and raises money for the PTA.… Read Full Post

PTA Board Nominating Committee: We need 3 PTA Member Volunteers!

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The Bells Mill PTA bylaws require us to form a nominating committee to fill next year’s PTA Board. We need to identify 3 more volunteers who are current PTA members. The nominating committee will be responsible for formally nominating eligible persons for open PTA board positions and reporting their nominees to the general membership prior to the PTA election at a general membership meeting in May. The estimated time commitment is less than 30 minutes! If you are able to serve on the nominating committee, please email us at president@bellsmill.org… Read Full Post

MCCPTA Comments on Community Values Resolution Requested

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The MCCPTA Delegates Assembly is seeking comments on their “Support of Our Community Values” Resolution. This includes promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and access for all students, as well as assisting affected families and schools.

Please review this document and provide any comments to delegate@bellsmill.org by March 21.

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MCCPTA Healthy Sleep Resolution

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The MCCPTA Delegates Assembly passed on February 25, 2025 a Healthy Sleep For Adolescents Resolution which supports a change in bell times for secondary school students. This flyer contains more information about the Resolution, and next steps.

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PTA Weekly Message

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Last Thursday, Bells Mill ES and the Bells Mill PTA were thrilled to welcome Jamaal “Mr. Root” Collier for an engaging and interactive assembly. Mr. Root introduced our students and staff to the history of hip-hop, Black history in Maryland, freestyling, beatboxing, and the power of speaking and listening. He even incorporated phonics, rhythm, and movement—getting our youngest learners jumping, counting, and fully immersed in the experience.

During the Q&A session, a student eagerly asked if he was on Spotify—and the answer is yes!… Read Full Post

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