Mr. Corso's Weekly Update
March 27, 2022
Mr. Corso's Weekly Update
Positive Raiders: Responsible, Respectful, Hard Working and Kind
Week’s Positive Message: I read the following on Friday…Good morning Black Mountain. March is Developmental Disabilities Month. You will learn more in Homeroom about disabilities. Some of us at Black Mountain have a disability. Some disabilities are visible, while others are not. One disability is hearing loss. I am deaf in my left ear. I haven’t been able to hear from my left side since I was seven. My disability helps tell my story, it’s part of who I am. It makes me a little different, and I am proud of my differences. It is so important that we respect each other and our differences. Disabilities are not to be made fun of. Even though disabilities make some of us different, in the end, as Maya Angelou said “We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike.” Be the I in kInd Black Mountain. Thank you.
Next Week at a Glance:
- Mon, March 28, Periods 1-7, Late Start 9:00am
- Tues, March 29, Periods 1-7, Start 7:40am
- Wed, March 30, Periods 1, 2, Homeroom + 3, Start 7:40am
- Thurs, March 31, Periods 4/5, 6, Homeroom + 7 Start 7:40am
- Friday, April 1, Periods 1-7, Start 7:40am
- Daily Dismissal 2:27pm
What I Wish My Parents Knew Workshop: I was excited to see many BMMS families at the "What I Wish My Parents Knew" workshop held at Poway High School. I helped lead the Dealing with Academic Pressure workshop. One of my takeaways was the immense meaning of simple messages we as families can give to our kids. A simple you are good enough or I believe in you message can go a long way. You can also help your student with stress by asking what can I do to help you with your stress? It could be giving them space or making them a peanut butter and jelly sandwich when they are studying. We will do another "What I Wish My Parents Knew" workshop at Westview High School on April 19. More info will follow.
We appreciate your support,
Scott Corso
Principal, Black Mountain Middle School
No School April 11-15 - Spring Break!
College and Career Week Video Highlight
BMMS Science Olympiad
Yearbook General Sales
Yearbooks may be purchased through Josten's for $45.00 the remainder of the year.
Parent University - March 30 - The Dangers of Vaping on Zoom
Intradistrict Transfer Request
Intradistrict Transfer Request, Transfers to schools within PUSD only, (For PUSD residents only)
How do I transfer my student from his/her school of residence within PUSD to another school in PUSD?
Please complete an ONLINE Intradistrict Transfer form electronically:
For the 2021-2022 school year, we will accept transfer requests from February 1, 2022, at 8 a.m. through March 31, 2022, at 5 p.m.
If your student is new to PUSD and you would like an Intradistrict Transfer to another school, please submit a transfer request during the open window.
Then complete online enrollment for your student at your school of residence starting April 1, 2022.
Decisions on transfers will not be made until students are enrolled at their school of residence.
New PUSD students: if your student is on an Individual Education Program (IEP), we will need a hard copy of the current IEP emailed to our office at transfers@powayusd.com.
When will I know if my request for an Intradistrict Transfer has been approved?
Middle School and High School Transfers:
Results usually are emailed by June.
I am applying for an Intradistrict Transfer for my student. Do I enroll him/her at the school of residence?
Yes, while waiting for your Intradistrict Transfer request decision, enroll at your school of residence.
For continuing students, please complete Online Continuing Registration (OLR) for your child and choose your School of Residence, pending a decision on your Intradistrict transfer request.
Students currently enrolled in PUSD who are moving from elementary to middle or middle to high school must select classes at their school of residence pending the results of the transfer request.
Those students going into middle or high school will need to complete the course selection requests for their school of residence. If your transfer request is approved, you will need to contact the approved school to complete a new course selection request for the approved school.
Those students who want to try out for clubs, band, cheerleading, dance, or other teams may do so at their school of residence pending the results of the transfer request.
If my student is currently on an Intradistrict Transfer (within PUSD) or Interdistrict Attendance Permit (from outside PUSD), will his/her siblings automatically go to the transfer school as well?
No, the parent will need to apply for a transfer for the sibling(s) during the window of February 1 through March 31, 2022. Priority is given to keep siblings together, however, it is not guaranteed.
There are instances when there is no space available for the sibling at his/her grade level because seats are filled by students who live in the school's boundaries. In those situations, unfortunately, the transfer cannot be approved.
If my student is currently on an Intradistrict Transfer and is moving to the next level (elementary to middle or middle to high school), does he/she automatically move to the next school with classmates?
No, the parent must apply for a transfer for the student to attend any school other than the school of residence during the transfer window of February 1 through March 31, 2022. Transfers will be considered based on space availability, PUSD Board policy, and related procedures.
If my Intradistrict Transfer is approved, can I get bus transportation for my student to the transfer school?
Transportation is not available to students on an approved transfer.
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Calendar of Events
03.30.22 - 4pm Cocoa Band Concerts
03.30.22 - Parent University, Vaping, 6pm, Zoom
04.02.22 - SoCal State Science Olympiad
04.03.22 - School Librarians Day
04.05.22-04.08.22 - 6th Grade Campus Camp
04.07.22 - PUSD Band Festival, Advanced Band
04.07.22 - Board of Education Meeting, 6pm
04.11.22-04.15.22 - Spring Break/District Recess, No School
04.19.22 - Principal's Coffee, 8:15am, Zoom
04.19.22 - EFBMMS, 6pm
04.20.22 - Parent University, Vaping, (Espanol)/In-Person
04.20.22 - PTSA, 6:30pm
04.22.22 - Spring Picture Day
04.26.22 - School Bus Driver Day
04.27.22 - Academy Family Celebration Night, 6pm (in-person)
About Us
Email: mcordeau@powayusd.com
Website: www.powayusd.com/bmms
Location: 9353 Oviedo Street, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: 858-484-1300
Twitter: @BMMS_Raiders