BWMS Family Update
9/9/2022
Fall in Full Effect
It was another great week at BWMS, especially with Camo Day in support of our Military-Connected Families. I encourage you to ask your student what was the best learning activity of the week and how it went.
STAR Reports were sent home our of Advisory classes Today Friday 9/9/22. Like any day that a paper is sent home that we want families to see, the office will send an All Call that evening so parents are aware. As a reminder, BWLSD uses the STAR Assessment as the Universal Screener. Our teachers review this information in data teams to provide targeted instruction and supports at BWMS. We offer Tier 2 instruction twice per week with computer-adapted programs (Reading-Achieve 3000 and Math-iXL) during Advisory. In addition, BWMS offers Tier 3 supports daily for students in Reading and Math Lab courses. You will see a check mark on the STAR report form if your student was recommended for this support. Please contact our student's school counselors or your content-area teacher if you have any questions and we would be happy to help.
Sincerely,
Mr. Josh Frame
Small Groups in 8th Math
Jump Serve for the Ace
Extended Learning Areas
School Updates
- Friday 9/9/22 is the Purple Star Football Game. The entire district is encouraged to wear camo on this day in support of our Military-Connected Families.
- STAR Reports should be sent home our of Advisory classes Today Friday 9/9/22. The office will send an All Call that evening to remind the parents. As a reminder, BWLSD uses the STAR Assessment as the Universal Screener. Our teachers review this information to provide targeted instruction and supports at BWMS. We offer Tier 2 instruction twice per week with computer-adapted programs (Reading-Achieve 3000 and Math-iXL) during Advisory. In addition, BWMS offers Tier 3 supports daily for students in Reading and Math Lab courses. You will see a check mark on the form if your student was recommended for this support. Please contact our student's school counselors or your content-area teacher if you have any questions.
- The Delaware General Health District is offering a vaccination clinic on Thursday 9/15/22. Click Here or see below for more details.
- Mid point of the 1st quarter is Friday 9/16/22. We call these Grade Update Days and we encourage all parents to log into PowerSchool to check the progress of their student's performance. We will share out the link to sign up for the first Parent Teacher Conference night soon.
- Fair Day / Teacher PD Waiver Day is Monday 9/19/22. Students do not have school.
- Last day to register for the Big Nut Strut and guarantee a T-Shirt is Tuesday 9/20/22. Details below.
- BWMS Picture Day is Wednesday 9/21/22. Students will have their picture taken out of their science class. Remember to Smile.
- BWMS Spirit Week is the week of 9/26/22. Stay Tuned and Go Eagles!
Support our BWMS PTO at the Big Nut Strut
Click Here and be sure to choose the Middle School when you register you and your family.
Register before September 20th to receive your Big Nut Strut t-shirt!
Reminder for 7th Grade Families
All 7th grade students are required to have an updated Tdap and meningitis vaccine. We would ask that parents provide written proof of immunization or a letter of objection to the school within the first two weeks of school. Please contact our School Nurse at MeganTruax@bwls.net or the office with any questions.
Looking Ahead
September
9 Camo Day in support of our BW Military-Connected Families
9 STAR reports sent Home
16 Grade Update Day
19 Teacher PD Day / Fair Day
21 Picture Day 7:45-2:20
26-30 Spirit Week
27 Conferences, 3:30-7:30
30 Homecoming
October
6 Conferences, 3:30-7:30
6 DC Parent Meeting 7:30 pm in MS Gym
7 Back to School Dance 6:00-8:00
11 STOMP Out Bullying Activity
12 End of 1st quarter
14 No School Conf Comp Day
20 1st Quarter Report Cards Posted 8am
26 Picture ReTake Day
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 and on Schoology.
Also, take a look at the Fall Sports Picture Information Below.
BWMS SOARing Staff Member Award
The SOARing Staff Award is 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.
Stay Connected with Schoology
Schoology is used as our district's communication tool, as well as an avenue for parents to check their child's school work, due dates, and upcoming events. To make it easier for you, parents do not need to join or leave groups this year! Simply log in, and all school and district information will be on the newsfeed. If you don't have an account, create one by using the Parent Access Code (Don't know what the code is? Ask your child's building secretary or email schoology@bwls.net). Be sure to visit bwls.net/schoology.aspx for additional information and tutorial videos.
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: 555 South Old 3C Road, Sunbury, OH, United States
Phone: (740)965-3006
Facebook: @BigWalnutMS
Instagram: @BigWalnutMS
Twitter: @Josh_Frame