The Bells Mill Bash is here! If you haven’t already registered your kids, you can do so at the event (Thursday, June 4): 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.… Read Full Post
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!
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
SCREENS IN SCHOOLS VIRTUAL TOWN HALL (JUNE 9)
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
We are one week away from the Bells Mill Bash – our end of year celebration for Bells Mill families. Please review these important updates and things to do ahead of the event.
We are still in need of a number of adult volunteers to assist with setup, cleanup, concession sales, check-in and more. If we don’t get enough parent volunteers, we may be forced to cancel the event. Please consider donating an hour of your time; It’s a great way to give back, and also a lot of fun!… 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.
Beginning next year, MCPS is moving to a new cluster model for mathematics instruction. Cluster grouping is designed to allow students to move into advanced learning opportunities as they become ready. Classes will be organized to reduce the broad range of instructional levels within a classroom.
This model will begin in 2026-2027 for Grade 4 students only, with additional grade levels the following year.
Mrs. Abramson and Mr. Fenton will provide some information about ongoing and/or upcoming shifts related to the statewide ELA and math policies. … Read Full Post
We are currently looking for parent volunteers/coaches to help lead two of our favorite enrichment programs for students in grades 3–5: Girls on the Run and Boys Gotta Run!
Both programs run during the fall and spring seasons, and we simply cannot offer them without the support of parent volunteers. These programs are a wonderful way to encourage fitness, confidence, teamwork, and fun for our students
We would also like to extend a very special thank you to Maggie Sorrenti for serving as our head coach for Girls on the Run this 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
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