Newcomers

WELCOME TO BELLS MILL!

There are more than 500 children attending BMES, which makes us a large community! Assimilating to a school of our size can be daunting, but the PTA Newcomers Committee is here to help. Our mission is to ease the transition of new families into the school and community. We have a variety of programs for new families including:

    • Principal’s Teas with Mrs. O – Our own Bells Mill Principal will host a tea toward the beginning of the school year for all Bells Mill parents.  This is an opportunity to learn about school programs from Mrs. O, also to meet other Bells Mill parents.  Dates as follows:

Principal’s Teas
Grades K and 1 – October 26, 2011
Grades 2 and 3 – November 9, 2011
Grades 4 and 5 – November 16, 2011

 

  • Room Parent System – Each new family will be put in contact with the room parent(s) of their child/children’s classroom(s). These room parents are friendly contacts, who will be available to answer any and all questions.
  • PTA Buddy Family Program – We’re trying something new this year! We are starting a “buddy program,” that matches up new Bells Mill families (throughout the year) with other families in our Bells Mill community. Please fill out this form if you would like to be a “Buddy Family” and be matched-up with a new Bells Mill family. And, for new families, please email Katie Sonnabend if you are are Bells Mill newcomer and would like a “Buddy Family” to show you the ropes.

We’re happy that you are here!

 

GETTING STARTED CHECKLIST

1. Contact the Bells Mill ES School Office
Enroll your child or children at Bells Mill. The office will notify the Newcomers Committee of your arrival. However, we also encourage you to also contact the Newcomers Committee directly by sending an email to Katie Sonnabend or Dana Pashkoff.

2. Get Connected

3. Join the PTA
You can become a PTA member by filling out and sending the2011-2012 PTA Membership Form to the Bells Mill Main Office. Click here for the 2011-2012 Welcome Packet.

4. School Directory
Get a copy of the most recent school directory by emailing Haylie Iseman at haylie.iseman@gmail.com.

5. Join a PTA Committee – Check out the list of PTA Committees.

6. Spirit Wear
We love our Bells Mill gear! We sell Bells Mill T-shirts and other apparel and gear at a few events at the beginning of the school year. Don’t miss your chance — please make any purchases early, as we often sell out of this gear very early in the year.

7. Find out about enrichment activities before, during and after school.

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