Barrington Middle School BMS Connected Learning Newsletter 6.10.2019 The BMS Learning Community is Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Succeed! Upcoming Events: (Note: Please review the dates as dates are subject to change due to a number of factors from one newsletter to the next).
BMS Spotlight on Learning: This week we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on our Razz teachers (Ms. Julie Abbruzzi, Mrs. Melissa Bento, Mrs. Jodi Cabral, and Ms. Becky Ferry) and our Razz students for an amazing wax museum! This past week, Razz turned the cafeterias into a wax museum where each student took on the persona of a famous historical figure. When “activated,” students came to life and delivered a monologue detailing the life of the individual who they researched. Great work Razz! BMS New Information: Last Week of School: Barrington Middle School has prepared a fun and exciting last week of school for our students with its culminating activity of having our 8th Graders march out of the building beginning at 1:55 pm!
Afternoon Pick Up: This is a friendly reminder for our families who are picking students up at the end of the day. If the bus’s stop sign is out, you may not pass the busses to cut through the parking lot. Passing a bus with it’s stop sign out is illegal and may result in a fine. BMS Old Information: 8th Grade Bridge Ceremony: Our 8th Grade Bridge Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2019 beginning at 6:00 pm at Barrington High School. Students will be asked to be in line by 5:30 pm. Due to capacity/room, each student will be issued 2 tickets to give to his/her family members. Tickets that are not used will be re-collected and issued out on a first come first serve basis. Students are asked to bring a flower of their choice with them to this event; it will be incorporated into the ceremony. 8th Grade Dinner Dance: Our 8th Grade Dinner Dance will take place directly after the Bridge Ceremony from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm for BMS 8th grade students only. This year’s theme is under the sea and glow in the dark! Tickets will be purchased in homeroom for $20.00 the week prior to the event. (Please note that 8th graders will be able to arrive one hour later to school the next morning-- Wednesday, June 19th, at 8:30 am). Library Books: We are beginning the process of collecting all library books that have been checked out of our BMS Library. Please check with your child to see if he/she has a book that is out. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Remind: Remind is a communication platform that helps schools and districts reach and engage with their communities. Because it is a texting system, important last minute notices such as late buses, early releases, etc can get out quickly. If you are interested in participating, please click on this link: https://www.remind.com/join/bmsfam BMS Standing Items: 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. 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) Community Information:
Barrington Public Library: A Universe of Stories! Children’s Room Summer Adventure Kick-Off Party June 24, 2019 4:00 to 5:30 pm Barrington Library Children’s Room
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Barrington Middle School BMS Connected Learning Newsletter 6.3.2019 The BMS Learning Community is Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Succeed! Upcoming Events: (Note: Please review the dates as dates are subject to change due to a number of factors from one newsletter to the next).
BMS Spotlight on Learning: This week we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mrs. Meg Snyder for coordinating and planning this year’s 8th Grade trip to Washington, DC. This year we had nearly 225 8th graders and 20 chaperones travel to Washington, DC! Mrs. Snyder collaborated with the tour company, solidified our itinerary, organized bus/chaperone groups, and answered a number of phone calls and emails. I personally can not thank Mrs. Snyder enough for taking on this responsibility. Because of your efforts this trip is made possible. Well done! This week we would also like to shine our BMS Spotlight on faculty chaperones: Ms. Katie Hamel, Ms. Krystal Sleboda, Mr. Jeff Blanchet, Mr. Brett Kearns, Mrs. Lori Dalessio, Mr. Brent Dalessio, Ms. Danielle Teoli, Ms Kelsey Carroll, and Mr. Stu Moran; and parent chaperones: Mrs. Emily Klein, Mr. Ed Paul, Ms. Nancy Braga, Mrs. Kristen Materne, Mrs. Robin Marvelli, Mr. Jamie Medeiros, Mrs. Audrey McClelland, Dr. Thomas Chun, and Ms. Sylvia Hall for taking time out of your busy schedules to chaperone our 8th graders. Thank you for your support and dedication to our learning community! And finally, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mrs. Janet Johnson. Janet works hard collecting medical forms, communicating with parents, and ensuring each bus has the appropriate medical supplies prior to the 8th Grade Trip. Thank’s Janet for all you do! BMS New Information: BMS Positions: I would like to officially welcome Mrs. Julie Gladding to our learning community. Mrs. Gladding will be our new Math Specialist. Julie comes from Woonsocket Middle School. Julie served the Woonsocket community in the capacity of a special education teacher and math specialist. Mrs. Gladding is excited to join our BMS team, work with our students, and collaborate with our teachers. Welcome aboard Julie! BMS Old Information: 8th Grade Bridge Ceremony: Our 8th Grade Bridge Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2019 beginning at 6:00 pm at Barrington High School. Students will be asked to be in line by 5:30 pm. Due to capacity/room, each student will be issued 2 tickets to give to his/her family members. Tickets that are not used will be re-collected and issued out on a first come first serve basis. Students are asked to bring a flower of their choice with them to this event; it will be incorporated into the ceremony. 8th Grade Dinner Dance: Our 8th Grade Dinner Dance will take place directly after the Bridge Ceremony from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm for BMS 8th grade students only. This year’s theme is under the sea and glow in the dark! Tickets will be purchased in homeroom for $20.00 the week prior to the event. (Please note that 8th graders will be able to arrive one hour later to school the next morning-- Wednesday, June 19th, at 8:30 am). Library Books: We are beginning the process of collecting all library books that have been checked out of our BMS Library. Please check with your child to see if he/she has a book that is out. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. BMS Yearbooks: The sale period for yearbooks from October 2018 to April 2019 is now closed as our yearbook producer must now begin manufacture of our books to get them here for the end of school. If you did not order but would still like to purchase a yearbook, there may be a few extras available on a first come, first served basis. If you would like to be considered for any extras, please submit your name at this link. We will email you with payment information towards the middle of June if we are able to provide you with one. Remind: Remind is a communication platform that helps schools and districts reach and engage with their communities. Because it is a texting system, important last minute notices such as late buses, early releases, etc can get out quickly. If you are interested in participating, please click on this link: https://www.remind.com/join/bmsfam BMS Standing Items: 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. 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) Community Information:
Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are needed for the BHS Senior Project “Pitchfest” on June 5th from 7:50 am to 10:50 am. BHS is preparing for their Senior Project Pitchfest for the class of 2020. Five parent volunteers from each school are needed to sit on the panels. Please click here for more information. Barrington Middle School BMS Connected Learning Newsletter 5.28.2019 The BMS Learning Community is Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Succeed! Upcoming Events: (Note: Please review the dates as dates are subject to change due to a number of factors from one newsletter to the next).
BMS Spotlight on Learning: This week we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mrs. Kellie Polando. Recently, Mrs. Polando collaborated with Mr. McFarland’s Science class and videotaped 18 newscast teams from Aqua on their recent volcanic eruptions. Mrs. Polando offered technical support, editing, and presentation methodology during filming. In addition, she has given 20 FAST periods of her time to enrich this experience for the students. Well done Kellie! This week we would also like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mark Davis. Mr. Davis offered his expertise to Aqua students in development and creation of effective infographics to highlight their recent finds from their fossil dig. Mr. Davis provided lessons and rubrics with playlists from which students learned about the art and science of an infographic. BMS New Information: One Amazing Night! Thank you to all of of those who attended this year’s One Amazing Night event held this past Thursday! This year, like many events, is bittersweet, as this was our last One Amazing Night in our current building. In particular, I would like to thank Mrs. Anita DiMatteo, Mrs. Mariadh Thomson, and all of the parent volunteers that made this night possible. In addition, I would like to thank Mrs. Dail Bienkiewicz, Mrs. Thurber, Ms. Gower, Mrs. Henderson, Mr. Tainsh, Ms. Sleboda, and Ms. Hamel for your time and expertise during this year’s event. 8th Grade Bridge Ceremony: Our 8th Grade Bridge Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2019 beginning at 6:00 pm at Barrington High School. Students will be asked to be in line by 5:30 pm. Due to capacity/room, each student will be issued 2 tickets to give to his/her family members. Tickets that are not used will be re-collected and issued out on a first come first serve basis. Students are asked to bring a flower of their choice with them to this event; it will be incorporated into the ceremony. 8th Grade Dinner Dance: Our 8th Grade Dinner Dance will take place directly after the Bridge Ceremony from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm for BMS 8th grade students only. This year’s theme is under the sea and glow in the dark! Tickets will be purchased in homeroom for $20.00 the week prior to the event. (Please note that 8th graders will be able to arrive one hour later to school the next morning-- Wednesday, June 19th, at 8:30 am). BMS Positions: I would like to officially welcome Mrs. Stephanie Bannon to Barrington Middle School. Mrs. Bannon, who is coming from Barrington High School, will be our new ELA teacher on the Red Cluster! Stephanie is excited to join our learning community, begin to collaborate with her colleagues, and teach her students on Red Cluster. Welcome Mrs. Bannon to BMS! BMS Old Information: Library Books: We are beginning the process of collecting all library books that have been checked out of our BMS Library. Please check with your child to see if he/she has a book that is out. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. BMS Yearbooks: The sale period for yearbooks from October 2018 to April 2019 is now closed as our yearbook producer must now begin manufacture of our books to get them here for the end of school. If you did not order but would still like to purchase a yearbook, there may be a few extras available on a first come, first served basis. If you would like to be considered for any extras, please submit your name at this link. We will email you with payment information towards the middle of June if we are able to provide you with one. Remind: Remind is a communication platform that helps schools and districts reach and engage with their communities. Because it is a texting system, important last minute notices such as late buses, early releases, etc can get out quickly. If you are interested in participating, please click on this link: https://www.remind.com/join/bmsfam BMS Standing Items: 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. 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) Community Information:
Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are needed for the BHS Senior Project “Pitchfest” on June 5th from 7:50 am to 10:50 am. BHS is preparing for their Senior Project Pitchfest for the class of 2020. Five parent volunteers from each school are needed to sit on the panels. Please click here for more information. Barrington Middle School BMS Connected Learning Newsletter 5.20.2019 The BMS Learning Community is Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Succeed! Upcoming Events: (Note: Please review the dates as dates are subject to change due to a number of factors from one newsletter to the next).
BMS Spotlight on Learning: This week we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on 8th Grade Students Sonya Pareek and William McClelland. Recently, Sonya and William were selected to represent Barrington Middle School at the Rhode Island Middle Level Educator Scholar Leader Dinner. The Scholar Leader Award is a prestigious recognition that recognizes students for their dedication towards academics, citizenship, and natural abilities to be leaders amongst their peers. The entire learning community is proud of Sonya and William. Great work! BMS New Information: Last Call for Cluster Preference Requests: This is the last call for cluster preference requests. We are in the beginning stages of scheduling for next year, and your preference is an important part of the scheduling process. If you have not done so already, please complete the form by Friday, May 24, 2019 by 3:00pm. After Friday, we will be moving forward with the scheduling process. 2019 - 2020 6th Grade BMS Cluster Experience/Program Preference Form and Student Information 2019 - 2020 7th Grade BMS Cluster Experience/Program Preference Form and Student Information 2019 - 2020 8th Grade BMS Program Preference Form and Student Information BMS Positions: I am pleased to officially announce two recently filled positions at Barrington Middle School. First, Mrs. Stephanie Nary will be joining our School Counseling team as next year’s 7th grade school counselor. Stephanie will take over Ms. Sandra McCauley’s position as school counselor. Although Mrs. Nary will miss her time in the ELA classroom on Red Cluster, I know she is excited for this new opportunity! The process of filling Mrs. Nary’s position is underway. I would also like to welcome Mrs. Melanie Roy to our learning community. Mrs. Roy will take over Mrs. Nancy Maddocks position as our school’s media center educator (librarian). Although she will miss her students at HMS, I know Mrs. Roy is very excited to join our learning community and collaborate with all of her new students and colleagues. Welcome aboard Mrs. Roy! Library Books: We are beginning the process of collecting all library books that have been checked out of our BMS Library. Please check with your child to see if he/she has a book that is out. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. BMS Old Information: BMS Yearbooks: The sale period for yearbooks from October 2018 to April 2019 is now closed as our yearbook producer must now begin manufacture of our books to get them here for the end of school. If you did not order but would still like to purchase a yearbook, there may be a few extras available on a first come, first served basis. If you would like to be considered for any extras, please submit your name at this link. We will email you with payment information towards the middle of June if we are able to provide you with one. 2019 - 2020 Schedule: As indicated in Mr. Messore’s recent newsletter, Barrington Middle School will tentatively be starting at 8:40 am (students in their homeroom seats) and be dismissed at 3:10 pm. Please know that these times may adjust slightly. In addition, it is also important for me to note that students participating in before school band programs will continue to be afforded the same opportunity next year despite the change in schedule. In addition, students will also be able to participate in after school sports/clubs/activities as well. For more information, please see Mr. Messore’s Frequently Asked Question notice sent out last week. https://drive.google.com/file/d/165W2xtuv1YJNM2jh-ULy9tq1cPPUx_xe/view?usp=sharing Remind: Remind is a communication platform that helps schools and districts reach and engage with their communities. Because it is a texting system, important last minute notices such as late buses, early releases, etc can get out quickly. If you are interested in participating, please click on this link: https://www.remind.com/join/bmsfam BMS Standing Items: 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. 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) Community Information:
Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are needed for the BHS Senior Project “Pitchfest” on June 5th from 7:50 am to 10:50 am. BHS is preparing for their Senior Project Pitchfest for the class of 2020. Five parent volunteers from each school are needed to sit on the panels. Please click here for more information. |