Bobcat News
May 7, 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
2023-2024 Incoming Students Immunizations
Incoming 6th Grade Parent Info Night
Elective course request information and forms were sent to families designated to attend Bernardo Heights in early March.
Parents of students newly enrolled into Poway Unified will receive the course request form via email.
Library News-Textbook Return
This year we will be having students return their textbooks during their PE class. Attached is a schedule for your reference and to give as many helpful reminders as possible. Sixth and Eighth graders will return textbooks on Tuesday, May 30th or Wednesday, May 31st. Seventh graders will return their textbooks on Thursday, June 1st or Friday, June 2nd. As of right now, 7th graders will also be swapping their Chromebook and Charger for new ones during their return times. If anything changes, I will communicate that.
If any students are unable to return textbooks and/or swap their Chromebook/charger during their scheduled class time, they will be able to do that during their Bobcat class on June 5th, 6th, or 7th.
Yearbook Premiere Party
Grab your friends and join us for a Yearbook Premiere Party on Thursday, May 25th in the gym from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. We'll have pizzas and drinks and you'll be the first group of Bobcats to get your yearbook! RSVP today with the link or QR code. Yearbook must be purchased by May 23rd and $5 cash must be delivered to S1 to gain access to the party.
Honor Roll
AVID Interviews
Save the date!! AVID interviews are scheduled to start the second week of May. Messages will be sent to teachers to help remind students of their designated day and time. Absent on their day? No problem! They can come for their interview upon their return to campus.
All interviews will be held in S14 and S15. One of our AVID Executive Board members will be out front to help direct students to the proper room. If you have any questions, please reach out to Denise Flynn, our AVID Coordinator, at dflynn@powayusd.com.
Current 6th Graders:
Last names A-K: Monday, May 8, 2023
Last names L-Q: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Last names R-Z: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Current 7th Graders:
Last Names A-O: Monday, May 8, 2023
Last Names P-Z: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
We would like to welcome the new PTSA Board for 2023-2024! Congratulations!
President-Naziha Hassan
Executive VP-Jennifer Brailsford
Treasurer-Jenilee Cabading
Recording Secretary- Nikki Murray
VP Programs-Dianne Botta
Auditor-Opening
Historian-Opening
VP Membership-Opening
We do have a few openings. Come and join this fun group. Any questions-bhmsbobcatspta@gmail.com
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.
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!”
Library News
All Library books are due by Friday, June 2nd! Students can check the status of their Library account by logging into Destiny through MyPlan at any time.
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 17th & 18th - Minimum Days
May 29th - Holiday - Memorial Day
June 9th - Last day of School
Social Media
Instagram - Principal@BHMS