Barrington Middle School BMS Connected Learning Newsletter 1.28.2019 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 Doctor Anderson: Barrington Public Schools continues its commitment to creating a culture of learners who make safe, smart, and ethical decisions online. This year BMS will again draw on Common Sense Media’s Digital Citizenship Curriculum to provide our students with engaging learning experiences that develop the skills needed to responsibly navigate the digital landscape. BMS Spotlight on Learning: This week we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on our Geo Bee Champion and Runner Up. Congratulations to Eli Terrell (Champion) and Shaswat Singh (Runner Up) for their accomplishments in this year’s Geo Bee. Eli will be representing BMS in our state competition. 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. 8th Grade Parents: On Feb 4th, 8th grade students will be receiving a visit in their classes from a BHS school counselor to go over course selection options and the process for the high school. All students will be given a course selection sheet that will need to be filled out with their parent. Parents will also have the opportunity to hear about the course selection process during an 8th Grade Parent Orientation on Feb 4th at 7:00pm at the high school. If you have any questions, please contact your child's school counselor, Miss Sleboda, at [email protected]. Free/Reduced Lunch: The Barrington Public Schools want to make sure that we are capturing all of our eligible free and reduced breakfast and lunch students. Parents/Guardians are eligible to apply any time throughout the year and can find the link below for additional information. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B1j6nbhiPz8gY05iOS1GeWhVUHc Please note that hard copies are also available in the main office. Completed forms may be returned to the school office. News from the BMS Nurse: Winter time is prime season for illness. Please click here to see important news from Mrs. Johnson, BMS Nurse, about how to create healthy habits and handle winter illnesses this Winter Season. BMS Family Book Club: We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a BMS Community Book Club on February 26, 2019 in the BMS library! Please join us for a very special BMS Community Book Club. We will be discussing, Breakout, by Kate Messner. The story revolves around a group of middle-school friends in Wolf Creek who are asked to contribute to their Community Time Capsule Project during summer vacation. Simple enough, right? Until two inmates escape from the town’s maximum-security prison. Told creatively through letters, poems, text messages, news stories, comics, and more collected by the main character, Nora, this scrapbook-style story captures a rich and layered portrait of Wolf Creek for generations to come. In this spirit, we invite all book club participants who are interested, the opportunity to become curators in creating a BMS Time Capsule. This project will capture and preserve the history and spirit of BMS as we know it long after the building is gone, but through our efforts, not forgotten. We look forward to having you join us on this exciting journey! You may sign up for tickets by clicking on this link. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bms-family-book-club-tickets-54232292246?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=estw&utm-source=tw&utm-term=listing BMS Winter Enrichment Offerings: Once again, BMS is offering Winter Enrichment programs. Register at www.myschoolbucks.com Enrichment Update: THIS IS THE FINAL WEEK TO REGISTER Registration is still open for every class - www.myschoolbucks.com Click School Store/Categories/Enrichment
Registration is still open for every class - www.myschoolbucks.com Click School Store/Categories/Enrichment THIS IS THE FINAL WEEK TO REGISTER Questions [email protected] BMS 5 Minute Adjusted Schedule: Based on recent communication from Mr. Messore, each school will be extending their day by 5 minutes. This change will take place on Monday, January 28, 2019. Please see Barrington Middle School’s adjusted schedule below. BMS Yearbook:
The BMS Yearbook is now available for ordering! There are several packages available (starting at $40) and all orders will be online at Ybpay.lifetouch.com. ID Code: 1540719. 8th graders don’t forget to upload your baby picture at Upload 8th grade baby picture here. BHS After-Prom Fundraiser Flyer: Barrington High School is participating in a fundraiser to support the After-Prom event. Please click here for more information. AdVenture Capital Innovation Challenge: Do you believe youth have the answer to help lead change in their own school communities? We do! UnitedHealthcare and GENYOUth are teaming up to empower students to lead change in their schools and communities. Students will work with mentors to design and pitch their BIG ideas for the chance to win funding and support to bring their ideas to life this school year! Click here for more information. BMS School Improvement Plan Working Draft: I encourage you to periodically review the below link of our BMS Working School Improvement Plan. (note: Student Success Goals have been finalized and presented to our School Committee). BMS SMART Template 2018 - 2019 (Working Draft) Barrington Middle School Parent Newsletter
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