The Bells Mill PTA Reflections Committee is now accepting student submissions for 2026-27 National PTA Reflections Art Program. This contest provides students with a platform for self-expression, helping them hone their creative talents and explore different art forms. It offers an opportunity to showcase their work, fostering pride and accomplishment. 

Bells Mill students are invited to create and submit an original work of art inspired by this year’s theme: "What My Culture Means to Me". Our top Bells Mill submission will move on to the county level, with an opportunity to compete at the state and national level! Students can express their creativity through six artistic categories:

For more details, contest rules, and submission guidelines, please visit the Reflections Art Contest Page on the Bells Mills PTA website. If you have questions or need assistance with the online submission form, contact our Reflections Program Chairs, Gray & Erin Turner, at [email protected]

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our first PTA restaurant night fundraiser of the year at Carmen’s Shaved Ice and Shake Shack! A special shout-out to Ms. Cubuk and our brand-new bear mascot for making guest appearances.

Our next fundraiser will be on Wednesday, October 21, at Potomac Pizza! More details on how to order in support of the PTA will be announced soon. 

It’s that time of year again to have coffee and donuts on the blacktop with our Bears! Please join us on Monday October 12, 8.30am-9.05am (rain date October 13) and meet with new friends and families, and Bells Mill staff. In order to provide enough breakfast for everyone, please RSVP if you are planning to attend. We also need volunteers to help with setup, serving breakfast and cleanup. We can’t run these community events without the support of our wonderful volunteer parents and caregivers!

Below are all the links you’ll need for Trunk or Treat!

RSVP, Donate Money for Candy and Pre-order Pizza

Members: https://bellsmillpta.membershiptoolkit.com/store/25230 

Non-members: http://bellsmillpta.membershiptoolkit.com/store/25232

SignupGenius to Donate Candy and Treats

Bells Mill Elementary PTA: Trunk or Treat Candy Donations

SignupGenius to Host/Decorate a Trunk or Volunteer at the event

Bells Mill Elementary PTA: Trunk or Treat - October 24 2026

This edition includes key results from our recent Bells Mill MCCPTA Advocacy Priorities Survey, a link to the MCCPTA Technology Survey, important information regarding the MCPS Capital Improvements Program (CIP), upcoming hearings, and the opportunity for families to identify facility or infrastructure concerns at Bells Mill that may need to be elevated through the CIP process.