BWMS Parent Update
1/17/20
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education."
I shared this quote with all of our students this week during the Grade-Level Meeting to highlight our two main goals at BWMS. The simplicity yet richness of these words help motivate us to bring more energy and creativity to BWMS each day. We strive to inspire and guide our students to their maximum potential, both academically and socially. It is with the integration of these two components that can help our students think intensively and critically about the world around them. This relevance accompanied with high-quality relationships sets the stage for a the type of environment both students and staff want to come to each day.
It is this education (Intelligence + Character) that we strive for at BWMS.
Mr. Josh Frame
Updates & Reminders
Attention 8th grade parents with a student going on the DC trip, the second payment of $200 is due today Friday 1/17/20.
- There is no school on Monday 1/20/20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- Our next PTO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 1/21/20 at 7PM in the Learning Center.
- The Yearbook sale will begin on Friday 1/24/20. More information to come.
- Our next Advisory Day is Friday 1/24/20.
The small group and club photo day will be Monday 1/27/20.
Real Money, Real World
Real Money, Real World
Today, BWMS had a lot of visitors come help support the Real Money, Real World Program for our 8th grade students. This program assists with financial literacy by teaching budgeting principles through a simulation. Students used an interest inventory to help select a possible career with corresponding salary. Next, they traveled to over 12 stations to see just how far that monthly income would stretch. Here were the stops where your student had to make some decisions: Child Care, Clothing, Communications, Contributions, Credit and College Loan, Entertainment, Food, Housing, Insurance, Transportation, Utilities
Special thanks to the over 35 community volunteers who made this event possible by helping our students connect college and career planning with budgeting principles. I love and appreciate our Big Walnut Community!
8th grade parents: I encourage you to ask you student what they learned from this budget simulation. Ask them if they have a better appreciation for the things they have and the effort it takes to be successful.
8th Grade Baby Pictures for the Yearbook
Mr. Frame Back in the Day------------------------>>>>>>>>>>>>>
8th Grade Students/Parents: Please Proceed to the Website to submit your Baby Picture for the 2019-20 BWMS Yearbook: https://sites.google.com/bwls.net/bwmsbabypictures/
Parents... important note: Pictures must be submitted from your Students BWLS Google Account. Yearbook order forms are coming home at the end of January.
Welcoming our students with Good Music
BWMS Wrestling in Action at BWI
Small Group Presentations in Language Arts
BWLSD on the Ballot
Looking Ahead
January
17 Real Money, Real World - 8th Grade
20 M.L.K., Jr. Day (no school)
21 BWMS PTO Meeting 7PM
24-Feb 21 Yearbook Sale
27 Student Groups and Candid Picture Day Yearbook
31 Grade Update Day
31 SOAR Cart
31 8th Grade Baby Picture & Yearbook Submission deadline
February
6 Science fair at BWHS, 5:00
6 BW CCP Meeting at BWHS, 6:20
6 BWLS Jazz Show @ BWMS
10 8th Grade Orientation at BWHS
13 Winter Athletic Awards, 6:00
17 Presidents’ Day ~ No School
20 Conferences, 4:00-7:30
21 Yearbook sale Ends
21 Valentine’s Dance 6:30-8:30
School Counseling Update
Parent Resources:
- Know! How to Keep Kids in Focus if Divorce Occurs
- Know - How to Fight Teen Depression
- Know - The Red Flags of Teen Depression
- Know! To Put Kindness into Action
For teen girls, moms and female mentors...
Summer Camps for Gifted and Talented Students...
BWMS SOARing Staff Award
The SOARing Staff Award and used to recognize a Big Walnut Middle School Staff Member who goes above and beyond to support the mission of BWLS to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential. If you would love to recognize a staff member, please submit their name and reason on the following form... HERE.
BWMS Athletic Updates
Reminder that all athletes should have their final forms complete and hard copy of the physical submitted prior to participation.
All information for BWMS athletics can be found at bigwalnutathletics.net
Stay Connected with Schoology
- BWMS will send out Announcements Periodically throughout the week to keep others informed using the new school communication and learning management system - Schoology - https://schoology.bwls.net/home.
- In addition, we suggest that you follow us on Social Media @BigWalnutMS (Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram) to stay up to date.
- BWMS Families code: 8VWG-XH43-BRB6Z
- BWMS Athletics: 2KDR-2KDW-322JB
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: @Josh_Frame