Bells Mill Elementary School PTA

The Bells Mill Bash is tonight! If you haven’t already registered your kids, you can do so at the event: Walk-up admission is $15 per child. Adults are free. (Please note: This event is for Bells Mill families only, and children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.) Pizza pre-sales are closed, however, a limited number of slices will be sold onsite, subject to availability. We’ll also be selling wristbands and concessions. Don’t forget to bring your picnic blanket (very limited seating will be provided)!… Read Full Post

A huge thank you to the incredible volunteers who brought GeoBowl to our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders this year! Claire Andrews, Shara Reiter, Lis Patterson, Erin Penfold, Jessica Landman, Xiaoxiao Han, and Danmo Lin — your time, energy, and enthusiasm made this program possible and gave our students an unforgettable experience. And a very special thank you to Mr. Fenton, whose support was instrumental in making GeoBowl a success. We are so grateful for all of you!

If you’ve spent money on behalf of a PTA-sponsored event or initiative, please submit your outstanding reimbursement requests to the BMES PTA by June 28.

Questions? Reach out to treasurer@bellsmill.org. Thank you for everything you do to support our BMES community!

SCREENS IN SCHOOLS VIRTUAL TOWN HALL (RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 11)

It’s been one month since the Tech Committee’s Chromebook Workgroup launched our SBS-MCPS Google Group, and we have over 900 members! We want to give you an overview of where we are and how we got here, find out what brought you to this group, and hear your ideas for future advocacy. Feel free to invite others! You can also submit questions and topics beforehand to distractionfreeschoolsmd@gmail.com.… Read Full Post

The NAACP Parents’ Council is pleased to sponsor a special celebration and community gathering for students transitioning to middle school and high school this fall. This event is designed to connect rising students with current middle and high school students who can share their experiences, answer questions, and help ease the transition to a new school environment.

Event Details
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Potomac Community Center

Students and families may RSVP using this form.… Read Full Post

The MCCPTA Tech Committee is proud to partner with Schools Beyond Screens, the Los Angeles–based parent organization that recently helped the Los Angeles Unified School District pass a landmark resolution on student screen use.

Parents, caregivers, educators, and community members who are interested in the impact of technology on students’ wellbeing, safety, and learning are encouraged to join the growing Google Group community, which is approaching 900 members:

Schools Beyond Screens – MCPS Google Group

Moving forward, the group will serve as the primary channel for advocacy updates, news, resources, and opportunities for engagement.