Barrington Middle School BMS Connected Learning Newsletter 10.15.2018 The BMS Learning Community is Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Succeed! Upcoming Events: (Note: Please review the dates as dates are subjected to change due to a number of factors from one newsletter to the next).
Note from Dr. Anderson As the Principal of Barrington Middle School, there are a number of exciting opportunities that I am grateful to be apart of. One of these opportunities allows me to tour our new learning community once a week. Every time I visit, I am amazed at the overall progress and seeing/appreciating construction from a first hand account. Just today, I was on the 3rd floor and they have begun priming/painting some of the classrooms. It truly is an awesome experience to witness first hand. BMS Spotlight on Learning This week we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Ms. Marlene Prichard. Last week, Ms. Prichard and her 8th grade students participated in the first ever “BMS Cookie Challenge.” Student cooking teams had the choice of what type of cookies to bake and then invited various teachers in to judge. Students were very excited to share their baked goods with their teachers and administrators. Great work Ms. Prichard. BMS News you can Use BMS Building Update: The new building construction is well underway. To help with communication, each week I have been releasing the BMS Building Project Blog. You can access the blog by visiting the BMS Building Project Homepage or the direct link to the BMS Building Project Blog. In addition, each Tuesday morning we will have a student volunteer give updates to our student body during morning announcements. Student Youtube Access: On November 1, 2018, students at Barrington Middle School will no longer be able to access the Youtube website. This shift in practice will greatly reduce students’ abilities to search inappropriate videos (non school related content). With that said, Barrington Middle School teachers will be asked to create an edpuzzle account during the month of October. Edpuzzle will allow teachers to post content/curriculum specific Youtube videos to the platform, and students will be able to access only those videos by accessing their teachers Edpuzzle accounts. Mindful Mornings: Our Student Assistance Counselor, Katie Hamel, is starting a new program called Mindful Mornings. Each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7:20 am to 7:35 am, students may join her for a quiet, peaceful time to start their day in a mindful, calm way. Sign-up is required (sign-up sheet in the office). Global Handwashing Day: Global Handwashing Day is Monday, October 15, 2018. Our school nurse, Janet Johnson, reminds everyone to “Wash Your Hands Often to Stay Healthy”! Follow this link for more information about the correct procedure for washing your hands. Flu Clinics: The fall community flu clinics have been scheduled for Barrington, open to all Tuesday, October 16th @ BHS from 4-6:30 Wednesday, November 7th @ Sowams from 4-6:60 BMS Robotics Team Parent Volunteers Needed: The after school robotics team at BMS is in need of one to two parent volunteer to help supervise on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 2:30-3:30 in the STEAM Studio Lab. A high school student is running/coaching for his senior project, so the adult volunteer would serve as a supervisor. Under rules and regulations from FLL(First Lego League; the competition the robotics team is preparing for) coaches and volunteers serve as supervision and guidance. For more information: https://www.firstinspires.org/about/vision-and-mission If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to our district’s volunteer coordinator Annitta Dimatteo at [email protected]. Teachable Moment:
Sports Nights: This Friday night we will be the first Sports Night of the year. Please see the below helpful hints. Looking forward to a fun evening! What are Sports Nights?
What are Sports Nights Procedures/Expectations:
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