Bells Mill Elementary School PTA

Sign up for the ever-popular Bells Mill Bash on Thursday, June 4 from 5:30-7:30 pm. All children ages 3-17 require an admission bracelet and signed waiver. Advance admission is $10 per child for PTA members and $13 per child for non-members. Walk-up admission on the day of the event 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.)… Read Full Post

Below are some some opportunities to learn about the MSDE ELA and math policies and what will be implemented over the next year and beyond.

*Opportunity #1* Bells Mill Overview

Mrs. Abramson and Mr. Fenton will provide some information about ongoing and/or upcoming shifts related to the statewide ELA and math policies. In addition to sharing these updates, theywill share how things may look in our school as initial preparations kick off for the upcoming school year.… Read Full Post

The moment students have been waiting for is almost here — yearbooks are on their way! If you ordered a yearbook before the deadline, your child’s copy is scheduled to be delivered directly to their classroom during the week of June 1. We can’t wait for students to enjoy all the memories from this school year!

Missed the deadline? Good news, Freed has reopened online ordering through June 18. They will be shipped directly to your home in late June/early July.… Read Full Post

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.

Academic and Executive Functioning Coaching — We Come to You!
Let us help you finish the year strong! Regardless of how qualified you are — as Mom and Dad, it is infinitely harder to support your own child academically.… Read Full Post

The County Council is slated to pass the county budget this Thursday, May 21. MCPS anticipates they will be given a budget that is short by $36M. Therefore the Board of Education will need to make adjustments to its preliminary operating budget. MCPS has announced that media assistants will likely be cut in the first round of tranches necessary to make up the shortfall. Our wonderful media assistant — Mrs Wendy Reiter — who is critical to our school and helping our students meet their literacy goals may be lost.… Read Full Post

Want to know more about MCPS changes to the Math and ELA curriculum for elementary schools? MCCPTA is offering a virtual session this Thursday, May 21 at 7 pm. Please register here to attend. Additionally MCPS will be holding community engagement sessions both in person and virtually on Math changes. Dates are as follows: 

• Tuesday, May 26, 7:00–8:15 p.m. — Rosa Parks MS
• Tuesday, June 2, 7:00–8:15 p.m. — Virtual
• Tuesday, June 9, 7:00–8:15 p.m.… Read Full Post

Important: Please take action today.

The County Council is currently finalizing the county operating budget, and MCPS is facing significant funding shortfalls. Without full funding, MCPS will be forced to cut critical staff positions, including Staff Development Officers and Media Assistants.

At BMES, these roles are filled by Mr. Mark Fenton and Mrs. Wendy Reiter — both of whom are essential to supporting our students, teachers, and school community. We urgently ask you to contact the County Council and advocate for fully funding the MCPS budget to prevent these cuts.… Read Full Post

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.

Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival – June 13-19 – The Scotland community is a historically significant Black community located in Potomac, Maryland.… Read Full Post