Our Vision: Bells Mill incorporates academic excellence into an environment where every individual respects each member of our community.

Bells Mill Mission StatementWe work together to demonstrate and celebrate excellence and progress for all members of the Bells Mill Community. In order to promote intellectual, social, and personal development, we will embrace individual strengths as we:

• Set high expectations

  Create a nurturing environment where intellectual risk taking is encouraged

• Model and encourage responsible citizenship

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Bells Mill has implemented the MCPS Standards-Based Grading and Reporting Program. To learn more about it, watch this informational video.

School has started, and we are all very excited to be in our new building. Click here to see more photos of our beautiful facility.

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2009-2010 School
Supply Lists
The items found on the supply lists are suggested by the grade level teachers. None of these materials are required.

2009-2010
bus schedules
A.M. routes
and
P.M. routes

Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events

Monday, November 23

::::: 3:30 — Hands on Science K/1st ::::: 8:10 — Spanish 2

Tuesday, November 24

::::: Bells Mill Night at California Pizza Kitchen ::::: 3:30 — After School Clubs    Art Spanish Intro Hands on Science K/1st

Wednesday, November 25

::::: (MCPS) Early release day K-12.    Interims/planning. Students dismissed after lunch. ::::: 8:10 — Spanish 1

Thursday, November 26

::::: (MCPS) Holiday - Thanksgiving    Offices & schools closed

Friday, November 27

::::: (MCPS) Holiday - Thanksgiving    Offices & schools closed

Monday, November 30

::::: Spirit Week ::::: 3:30 — Hands on Science K/1 ::::: 7:00-8:00 — Principal's Tea 4th/5th ::::: 8:10 — Spanish 2

Tuesday, December 1

::::: After School Clubs    Hands on Science (K,1) Art Club Spanish Intro ::::: Portrait make-up and 5th grade picture day ::::: 7:15 — P.T.A. Meeting    APR Room

Wednesday, December 2

::::: 3:30 — Hands on Science(2,3) ::::: 8:10 — Spanish 1

Thursday, December 3

::::: After School Clubs    Drama Hands on Science (2,3) ::::: 8:10 — French 3

Friday, December 4

::::: 8:10 — French 1

Saturday, December 5

::::: Club Bells Mill

Monday, December 7

::::: 3:30 — Hands on Science (K,1) ::::: 8:10 — Spanish 2

Tuesday, December 8

::::: After School Clubs    Art Spanish Intro

Wednesday, December 9

::::: 3:30 — Hands on Science (2,3) ::::: 5:00-9:00 — Ledo's Night ::::: 8:10 — Spanish 1

Thursday, December 10

::::: 3:30 — After School Clubs    Hands on Science (2,3) Drama ::::: 8:10 — French 3

Friday, December 11

::::: 8:10 — French 1

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