SUMMER/FALL 2026
Dear Bells Mill Families,
The Bells Mill Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a non-profit, volunteer-led organization committed to enhancing the education and well-being of every student at Bells Mill Elementary. Our strength comes from families and teachers working together, and we encourage all to join the PTA.
Membership fees and donations directly fund more than 50 programs, events, and initiatives each year that enrich our students’ experiences. Your support is essential to sustaining these efforts now and in the years ahead.
This year, we are making a special effort to encourage everyone to volunteer; whether it be for an hour or a month, once or weekly, every bit of help is appreciated. You can find a list of volunteer opportunities and how to get involved in the Fall Newsletter.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the families and teachers who have already joined, donated, or volunteered this year, and to those planning to contribute in the months ahead. We look forward to welcoming even more families into our PTA community and wish everyone a rewarding and successful school year!
Sincerely,
Amanda Klueger | President | Bells Mill Elementary PTA
What Does the PTA Do?
📚 Academic Support
Invest in academic improvement and support Bells Mill teachers and staff
🎉 School Events
STEM Night, Science Fair, Bingo Night, Talent Show, International Festival, Bells Mill Bash, and more
🎨 Cultural Arts
Assemblies and the Reflections Arts Program
🤝 Community
PTA meetings that bring families, teachers, and the school together
📣 Advocacy
Represent Bells Mill through Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA)
What Have We Done So Far?
✓ Launched our Spirit Wear fundraiser and Membership Drive
✓ Held Kindergarten Playdates to welcome new families
✓ Purchased student planners for Grades 3–5
✓ Coordinated after-school enrichment programs
✓ Planning for our Back to School Picnic
✓ Planing to welcome back teachers and staff with meals and sweet treats
How You Can Help
💙 Join the PTA
Membership helps fund programs, events, and activities for our students
💛 Donate
Every financial contribution helps us do more for the Bells Mill community
🙋 Volunteer
Whether it's an hour, once a month, or every week — every bit of help is appreciated
🐻 Support Our Fundraisers
Attend Restaurant Nights, shop Spirit Wear, and support our other fundraisers throughout the year
Volunteer Information for Parents
We are excited to share our list of committees in our Fall Newsletter and are looking for many volunteers to join us. Your participation is essential in helping us continue to provide meaningful enrichment activities and strong support for the Bells Mill Community. Volunteering is also a wonderful way to connect with other parents, teachers, and administrators. You can express your interest by completing the form below, and a PTA board member will follow up with you on the next steps.
Online School Directory and PTA Membership
Returning families: Verify or update your family contact information, add any new students, update your child(ren)’s teacher(s), and review your privacy settings. Remember to join the PTA — this must be done each school year!
New families: Create an account, enter your family information, select your child(ren)’s teacher(s), set your privacy preferences, and join the PTA.
Restaurant Night Fundraisers
Support Bells Mill over dinner!
Throughout the school year, we host Restaurant Spirit Nights at local restaurants where a portion of the proceeds goes to the Bells Mill PTA. Be sure to mention you're from Bells Mill Elementary when you place your order!
🍔 SEPTEMBER 24 — SHAKE SHACK
Cabin John • 10:30am–9:30pm
🍕 OCTOBER 21 — POTOMAC PIZZA
Potomac Village • 4–9pm
🌯 NOVEMBER 18 — CALIFORNIA TORTILLA
Cabin John • 11am–9:30pm
🐻Spirit Fridays
Show your Bells Mill spirit!
We offer a variety of Spirit Wear for students, parents, and staff, with weekly promotions on hundreds of products. Every Friday at Bells Mill is Spirit Day!
2026-2027 Events Calendar
There’s a lot happening at Bells Mill this year! View our full 2026–2027 PTA calendar for important dates, events, fundraisers, and activities throughout the school year.
