Bobcat News
May 28, 2023
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month) is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States.
Epic Reads AAPI Young Adult Book List
SD Family - Ideas to Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
City of San Diego - 2023 Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Attention 6th grade Parents
PUSD 2023-2024 Continuing Student Registration has Reopened!
Online Continuing Student Registration has reopened. We MUST receive a completed digital packet for all returning students. This will allow for proper placement of your student for the 2023-2024 school year. This annual digital process will allow a family to complete one single “family” packet instead of completing one packet per student. Packets can be completed using any computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection.
Continuing Registration Steps:
1. Login and complete the digital registration packet online at the ParentVue portal: https://sis.powayusd.com/Packet
2. Review and complete the required forms located at the conclusion of the process. A packet is not considered finalized until this step is completed.
Please note: MEDICATION FORMS or ADDITIONAL SIGNED SITE SPECIFIC FORMS WILL NOT BE COLLECTED UNTIL SCHOOL BEGINS IN AUGUST FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR.
Forgot your username or password? Need technical help? You can retrieve your username as well as reset your password by visiting https://password.powayusd.com and clicking the button that represents the help you require. Technical help is also available by sending an email to accounthelp@powayusd.com
Please email your current Principal as soon as possible if you do not plan to return to PUSD for the 2023-2024 school year.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important process. We are looking forward to a fantastic 2023-2024 school year!
The PUSD Enrollment Team
Why cook after the Holiday weekend? Support Bernardo Heights Middle School Performing and Visual Arts Boosters instead…
Stop by our local Panda Express at 12330 Carmel Mountain Road on Wednesday, May 31 and support the Performing and Visual Arts at Bernardo Heights! Order from 10:00am - 9:30pm and the BHMSPA Boosters receive 20% of all sales! Order in the store (bring a paper flyer or show it on your phone) or order on PandaExpress.com or the App. 355364 in the fundraiser code box.
Seeking Board members for the 2023-2024 BHMS Foundation Executive Board!
June 9th is the last day of school!
8th graders will be dismissed to their families at the end of Promotion.
If you would like your 6th or 7th graders released for promotion and to leave at the end of the ceremony, please call the attendance hotline at 858--485-4888. Please call in advance!
Lost and Found
Leadership Crew Applications for Interested 6th and 7th Graders - due date EXTENDED to 5/30
Calling all 6th and 7th graders who are interested in being a student leader next year! Leadership Crew applications are still open to new members as we have extended our due date to May 30th.
Minimum qualifications for new members to apply include 3.0+ GPA and "G"s and "O"s for Conduct and Work Habits this past academic year. Here's a brief summary of what Leadership Crew does:
-Welcome New Students
-Campus Tours
-Community Service Projects
-Give presentations on middle school topics
-Learn leadership skills including empathy, gratitude, teamwork, confidence, presentation skills, etc.
Library News-Textbook Return
Students will be returning their textbooks during their PE class. 6th & 8th graders will return their textbooks on May 30th or May 31st. 7th graders will return their textbooks on June 1st or June 2nd.
If students miss the return times with their PE class, they can come during their BOBCAT class on June 5th, 6th, or 7th
Library Dates
Friends of the Library
Thank you to all our Bobcat families for volunteering and donating games, books, and other items to the library this year!
Did you know the Library has a Wishlist from Amazon We are preparing for a fun Summer Activity for our current students and incoming 5th grade students. We could use your help in donating items from the Wishlist towards the library. As always, all students and families are welcome in the BHMS Library.
See what you have checked out on your account or if you have any unpaid fines
Volunteer Signup- Textbook Return
The Library is looking for district approved volunteers to assist in Textbook return. Sign up to volunteer through this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA4AA2CA1FDC61-textbook1
Snacks Request
As you may know, our counseling department works hard to support the social/emotional and mental well-being of our students. As part of our efforts to provide a supportive environment, we are looking for your help in providing snacks for our students who utilize the counseling center throughout the day.
We kindly request that parents bring in individually wrapped snacks such as granola bars, trail mix, chips, crackers, fruit snacks, and bottled water. Your contributions will make a difference in helping us support the needs of our students and we appreciate any donations you can provide. Snacks will be dropped off at the main office, and we will make sure they are delivered to the counseling department.
Thank you for your continued support!
The BHMS Counseling Team
Parent Education Workshops - May 2023
I have noted below the last parent education courses for this school year 2022-2023. Parents can also visit our website at https://www.powayusd.com/en-US/Parents/Active-Parenting and search for the course they are interested in and enroll directly from our site.
May 2023 Parent Education Courses:
· Balancing Love and Limits – 6th-8th Grade NEW Course
· Help Your Children Manage Stress and Anxiety – TK-5th Grade
*Scholarships are available to parents who may be in need. Please have them contact the Caring Connections Center for more information if interested.
Looking for some BHMS spirit wear for Friday’s order here!
Pick Up After School
Yearbooks are on sale now!
Order your BHMS The Den 2023 Today! https://yearbookforever.com/
ASES Before School Program
Are you looking for a place in the morning to be warm, comfortable and to hang out with your friends? Well then you are in luck, as the ASES Before School Program is currently taking enrollment opportunities. The AM program begins each morning at 6:30 am in the BHMS MPR. Students can check in between 6:30 and 7:15 am. We offer a snack each morning, along with rooms and activities like our game room and open gym. Students can work on homework, socialize with friends, or just relax in a safe and friendly environment. If you are interested in joining the ASES Before School Program please email ASES Site Coordinator Treye Marshall Lund at tmarshalllund@powayusd.com for more information. We hope you can join us!”
Parent Academy!
Attendance Information - please call ahead!
Please call the attendance hotline (available 24 hours) to excuse an absence, request an early release or excuse a tardy.
858 485 4888
Option 1 - request an early release (call in the morning or at least 2 hours ahead) avoid early release 30 mins. before school ends.
Option 2 - report an absence
Option 3 - excuse a tardy (only 3 tardies per quarter can be excused unless it is medical, need a medical note to excuse medical)
We LOVE medical notes. We need a medical note to excuse for PE
Only legal guardians (not step-parents) may excuse an absence, tardy or pick up a student. However, if you do need to have anyone other than a legal guardian pick up, please call ahead and give the full name of who is picking up. Pick up person must be 18 years or older to pick up.
Financial Assistance for Families
PUSD families may qualify for assistance and should complete the annual application at the More Than a Meal link. This application helps families qualify for additional assistance - more information is available on the website at the link above.
Help Wanted-WE NEED YOU!
BHMs is still in need of Noon Duty staff to assist us in the supervision of students 2-3 hours per day/5 days per week OR you can become a substitute and pick up shifts as they work for your schedule.
Noon Duty staff help us maintain a safe and orderly environment during lunch and in common areas of campus such as restrooms and hallways. The presence of trusted adults on our campus greatly increases safety
Schedule Links
Please see the rotating calendar for 2022-2023 linked here.
Please see the updated bell schedules for 2022-2023 linked here.
Upcoming
May 29th - Holiday - Memorial Day
June 9th - Last day of School
Social Media
Instagram - Principal@BHMS