BWMS Parent Update
12/17/21
Wrapping Up 2021
With just two days left before break as well as the end of the 2nd quarter, I would encourage all parents to check PowerSchool one more time and have a conversation with your student. We are proud of the work our staff and students have compiled in 2021 and look for great things in the upcoming new year.
Student Council Spirit Days Continue Next Week...
- Monday, December 20th = PJ Day
- Tuesday, December 21st = Hat Day.
Enjoy the weekend,
Mr. Josh Frame
School Updates
- STAR reports and Skills for Success reports were sent home with students on Friday 12/17/21.
Student Council is planning Spirit Days on as we close out the 2021 part of our school year. Monday the 20th is PJ day and Tuesday the 21st is hat day.
The end of the 2nd quarter is Tuesday 12/21/20.
Winter Break is Wednesday 12/22/20 through Monday 1/3/22. Students return on Tuesday 1/4/22.
Reports cards for the 1st semester will go live in PowerSchool on Tuesday 1/11/22.
DC Update for 8th Grade Families
Based on feedback from our parents and community, BWMS has decided to offer an 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. on Monday, April 25th through Thursday, April 28th in collaboration with Prodigy Student Travel. It is very important that parents/guardians fully review all of the documents below from Prodigy in order to make a family decision about student trips this spring. BWMS will also offer Ohio Trips, like each and every other year, for those who wish to not participate in this optional Washington D.C. trip.
Please CLICK HERE for the full communicate and documents.
Key Dates:
Trip Dates: 4/25/22 - 4/28/22
Registration Deadline: Friday, 1/21/22
BWMS will host an optional Washington D.C. Trip Parent/Guardian Meeting on Wednesday, January 12th at 7:00 PM in the BWMS Gym to review the procedures and expectations.
ELA Project Presentations
BWMS Wrestling in Action
Jenga Fun w/ Math Practice
BWLSD seeking Subs
Our students need you!
If you’re looking for a flexible job that will make a difference in the lives of our students, we would love to have you join our team of amazing substitutes! To become a substitute for the Big Walnut Local Schools, you will apply online through the ESC of Central Ohio and follow the steps outlined for you on their website.
ESCCO Steps to Become a Substitute
Due to the current substitute shortage, the Ohio Department of Education has created a temporary non-degree substitute license for the remainder of the 21.22 school year only. You can become a substitute teacher without having a bachelor’s degree just for this year.
Apply online today!
✅ Flexible hours
✅ No experience needed
✅ Great pay – earn $100 per day
✅ Work close to home
✅ You can make a real difference
BWMS SOARing Staff Award
School Counselor Resources
Parents / Guardians / Caregivers:
Feel free to reach out to Mr. Watson (7th grade) or Ms. Corry (8th grade) if you have any questions or concerns about your student.
Upcoming Events
December
17 Skills for Success Reports Sent Home
21 End 2nd quarter
21 What I Need (WIN) Day
12/22- 1/3 Winter Break
January
4 Students return from Winter break
11 Report Cards Posted 8am
17 M.L.K., Jr. Day (no school)
24 - Feb 28 Yearbook Sale
21 SOAR cart
Athletic Updates
All information for BWMS athletics can be found at bigwalnutathletics.net and within our BWMS Athletic Schoology Group Code: 2KDR-2KDW-322JB
Military-Connected Families
We are committed to seeking out our military connected families and assisting those families as needed. Should an immediate family member currently be serving in the military, please complete this form.
Scholarship, Ownership, Awareness, Respect
Mr. Josh Frame
Email: JoshFrame@bwls.net
Website: bwls.net
Location: 777 Cheshire Road, Sunbury, OH, United States
Phone: (740)965-3006
Facebook: facebook.com/BigWalnutMS
Twitter: @BigWalnutMS