Bulldog Weekly Update
October 24 - 28
Monday Motivation
-Bruce Lee
Notes from the Principal's Desk
If you didn't catch all the extras this week, find them here, hot off the press. Our school was on FIRE with activity. We had a tremendous turn out for Trunk or Treat and Fall Fest. Our first major fieldtrip supporting our 8th grade success and growth in the first 30 days went exceedingly well. We had our first of many visits from the UML STEP Squad; Cross Country had their final meet and the students killed it; we wrapped up our hearing and vision assessments; and the ILT held their bi-weekly meeting with a laser-like focus on continuity in instructional resources coupled with a review of whole-school iReady data, indicating our needs for tiered instruction and strategic instructional groupings in all classes.
Be sure to look through the whole weekly update because there is lots on the horizon and you do not want to miss anything important...
8th Grade PBIS Fieldtrip: Tyger Aims for Par
8th Graders Cheer Each Other On for Mini Golf
8th grade enjoys a little time at the Arcade
8th Grade Fieldtrip is a Knock Out!
Students have a blast and build social skills off site...
For Some Students, Their First Time Go-Karting!
BMS Team Welcomes Families for Trunk or Treat
Mrs. Theng Helps a Student Participate in the Witches' Hat Ring Toss
Students Hang Out at the Fall Fest until the Very End!
Ms. Martin brings community resources to BMS Fall Fest Event! Check out these Tooth Fairies!
Parents Play the Candy Wheel with a long line of BMS Students
Ms. Coutant, in her spooky scarecrow outfit, plays Witches' Ring Toss with BMS youth
Week at a Glance
Monday, 10/24
- Operations Meeting
- Diwali (Hindu Festival of Lights) Begins
- Welcome Back Mr. King, 8th Grade Civics Teacher
- DESSA Ratings for Homeroom Teachers opens.
- After School Program (21st Century) Begins, 3:00 - 5:00p.
- Check with Ms. Burgess or Mrs. Curran for details.
Tuesday 10/25
- Student Support Mtg 8:30
- Content CPT
Wednesday 10/26
- Climate and Culture Meet After School in the Health Room
- Admin CPT (Tech Support Follow Up)
Thursday 10/27
- ELPAC Meet & Greet for ALL EL Parents @ Moody School (after school)
- 8th Grade Field trip to the Vocational High School
- Curriculum & Instruction Meeting
- Walk/Run Club After School
- PINK OUT FRIDAY - Wear Pink in Some Form for Cancer Awareness
- No Afterschool on FRIDAYS!
Upcoming Mandates and Responsibilities
OCTOBER 31st -- TEACHPOINT GOALS SUBMITTED
OCTOBER 31st -- TEACHPOINT SELF ASSESSMENT SUBMITTED
NOVEMBER 1st -- DISTRICT WALK THROUGHS & DEBRIEFS (ROUND 2)
NOVEMBER 8th -- FULL DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT w/ Vertical Meeting Time
ILT Updates
Next Team meeting - 11/2/22
Check in with your grade-level team representatives for more information. Meetings take place every other Wednesday. ILT content is shared by grade representatives on the team at Grade Level CPTs.
ILT REPS:
Brett Sullivan -- 5th
Cheryl Ferris/ Alejandra Cabrera -- 6th
Peter Francis -- 7th
Jenn Fraser/Christina Pappalardo -- 8th
Vannak Theng -- EL
Krista St. Louis - Special Education
SEL
Please see Lori Casey for any updates. Next SEL day is Wednesday November 23rd, before Thanksgiving Break.
Culture and Climate
Check in with your grade level team representatives for more information. Next meeting is this Wednesday, 10/26.
The Two Raymonds!
This alum also won a medal for Butler as a sixth grader and stands with our own Raymond. Last year with comparable success was 2018!
Reading Aloud to Kids
SUB PLANS! Every Teacher Needs a Binder or Folder with Attendance Lists and SUB PLANS for the Whole Day!
Teams Meet to Discuss Uniformity in Instructional Resources for Writing
Non-Verbal Communication A Way to Reduce Interruptions and Raise Participation
7/8 WIN Enrichment Asks Critical Questions About Their Work
7/8 WIN Enrichment Showcases Research Results and Final Projects
Check Out Students' Projects in the Library This Week!
October Staff Birthdays
Don't Forget to say " Happy Birthday"
- Colleen Condon Farrell 10/3
- Chelsea Ewing 10/8
- Stefanie Gertz 10/10
- Melody Suong 10/10
- Kevin Gibson 10/14
- Zulaika Brens 10/19
- Gerri Manapopoulos 10/19
STEP Program Puts on a Show-Stomping Performance
BMS Students Beyond Excited for the new STEP Program
UML STEP Dancers Show Off Their Talents for Grades 5-8
Butler Community
Email: jmoody@lowell.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/Domain/10
Location: 1140 Gorham Street, Lowell, MA, USA
Phone: 978-937-8973
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lpsdbutler/