Calling all Kindergarten Families!! Join us on July 28th and August 24th at 10am at the school’s playground. The PTA is hosting 2 informal summer playdates for our newest student families. We are so excited to have your join our amazing school community and this is a great way for your student to meet soon […]
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Nourishing Bethesda Project
Successful wrap up of the Nourishing Bethesda Project A huge thank you to all our families who attended our BE Service Project with Nourishing Bethesda last Thursday. We put together 300 meal bags full of pantry staples and fresh produce. We also got to see the meal kits Nourishing Bethesda makes for our very own […]
Get ready for the BE PTA Annual Auction!
Gear up for some friendly competition and incredible finds at the Bethesda PTA Annual Auction happening online from April 7th to 12th! This is your chance to score amazing deals on a wide variety of items while supporting our wonderful school community. Here’s how it works: Why participate in the PTA Auction? Mark your calendars and get ready […]
PTA Parent Speaker Series (January 30)
Discover valuable insights and join engaging discussions at our PTA Parent Speaker Series! Check out for details on our thought-provoking topics and esteemed speakers. The BE PTA, in partnership with the PTA of Somerset and Westbrook will be hosting a parent seminar this winter. We have invited Dr. Adam Pletter, a licensed clinical psychologist, to […]
BE Yearbook Cover Contest (5th Graders Only)
Calling All 5th Graders – DUE DATE: January 30, 2024 Want to submit your art for consideration for our 2023-2024 BE Yearbook? See below for rules and how to submit! We look forward to seeing all the amazing artwork for the yearbook! Rules: 1) Start with a blank 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper 2) […]
BE Restaurant Night (January 10, 2024)
Our BE Restaurant Night this month is this Wednesday, January 10th at Dog Haus in Bethesda AND Pitango Gelato! We are lucky to have two community businesses partner with our school so that our families can have a delicious meal and dessert! Dog Haus has agreed to give 20% of proceeds to the PTA for any customer that mentions the BE […]
International Elementary-Level Book Drive
Our English Language Learner team is seeking elementary-level books in various languages to enrich the educational experience of our diverse student body. If you have any books in languages other than English that you would be willing to donate, we would be immensely grateful. Please drop them off at the school – these resources will play a vital role […]
BE Store is Back!
BE School Store Returns This Week! For the 2023-2024 school year, the 4th Grade is relaunching the monthly School Store as a fundraiser for the class. This Friday, October 6 from 8:40-9:00, all students can purchase small school supplies and fun items for $.25-$3 each. The store is cash only, so kindly provide your child coins and small […]
BE Food Pantry
Please consider contributing to the BE Food Pantry. We will be stocking items to provide snacks and weekend meals for our students. Unfortunately, the Weekend Meal Program that provided food to our student in the past has ended due to funding. However, we still want to support our students! Thank you in advance for your […]
Welcome to 2023-2024 BE PTA
In accordance with the Bethesda Elementary School PTA’s bylaws, the PTA 2023-24 Executive Committee was voted in! We are so proud of the work this board does to support our community throughout the year. From providing financial support to students in need to reimbursing teachers for extra classroom expenditures to organizing fun events throughout the […]