Berea-Midpark Middle School
Weekly Newsletter (February 8, 2019)
Internet Safety Meeting For Parents
PE Waiver for Students Entering 9th Grade Next Year
EACH YEAR those students participating in the PE WAIVER option MUST complete a form.
Under legislation by the Ohio General Assembly, interscholastic sports, cheerleading, and after-school marching band may be used to fulfill the requirement for the physical education requirement for graduation.
In the Berea City Schools, only athletic programs sanctioned by the Ohio High School Athletic Association, cheerleading, and after-school marching band will be accepted for the PE Waiver.
High school students may request the opportunity to receive academic exemption for physical education by participating in any one of the above sanctioned activities in grades 9 -11.
Students MUST successfully complete the two season(s) in which they have elected to participate by the end of his/her JUNIOR year to qualify. Students complete the form using the @bereaschools.org email.
In order to facilitate accurate scheduling and record keeping, we require each student to fill out an exemption form as well as indicate PE Waiver on his/her course selection sheet annually.
This form must be completed by Saturday March 1st.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Our next conference night is Wednesday, February 20 from 3:45-7:00pm. Teams will be reaching out to families to communicate the conference format for their team this time around. Teams may be scheduling conferences, allowing for drop-in, or a combination of both. We always welcome family interaction, so should you need an academic update or a face-to-face meeting with your child’s teacher(s), do not hesitate to reach out to them.
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to BMMS!
Students will be able to visit the book fair with their ELA classes February 14th – February 22nd (see schedule below). Students are welcome to purchase items throughout the week. The book fair will also be open during parent/teacher conferences on the evening of February 20th. We have books for all ages, including adults!
Besides bringing affordable, appropriate books to our school, a goal of our Book Fair is to increase classroom libraries. One way is with the Classroom Wish List, which allows you to donate books to your child’s classroom in your family’s name. Be sure to look for the Classroom Wish List display when you arrive.
Again, we invite you all to come visit our Book Fair to help support your children’s love of reading and to support the BMMS Library.
Scholastic Book Fair Schedule (students will visit the book fair with their ELA classes)
- 5th grade - Thursday, February 14th
- 6th grade - Friday, February 15th
- 7th grade - Tuesday, February 19th
- 8th grade - Wednesday, February 20th
- Open for purchases during Parent/Teacher Conferences Wednesday, February 20th 3:45pm - 7:00pm
- Also open for purchases throughout the school day- Thursday, February 21st & Friday, February 22nd
Click here for online shopping and more details: http://www.scholastic.com/bf/bereamidparkmiddle
American Cancer Society HPV Vaccination Presentations
Anna Fetzer from the American Cancer Society will be conducting presentations on the importance of the HPV vaccine in the auditorium during conferences. Please plan to stop by while in the building at conferences.
Presentation times:
- 4:15pm
- 5:15pm
- 6:15pm
Yearbooks
Yearbooks are on sale. Yearbooks will be $30. The Titan Tablet Yearbook is a hardcover, 112-page book filled with everyone and everything about BMMS from this school year. Our student staff has been working hard since September producing and publishing this historical document for you! Don't miss our inaugural edition! The yearbook will be distributed before the end of the school year.
Be sure to order your yearbook during our February sales period. The price goes up in March, so don't wait! NO "EXTRA BOOKS" WILL BE ON SALE IN JUNE.
PTA Announcements
PTA Announcements:
7th and 8th Grade Fun Night: Friday Feb 15th from 7-9pm
- Tickets will be sold during lunch mods on 2/12, 2/13 & 2/14 for $1
- We will have inflatables, open gym time, pool activities and food and drinks
- If you can help volunteer to sell tickets this week or can help during the event, please email thgirwma@yahoo.com.
BOX TOPS are due by March 1st for our next submission!
There is a collection box in both offices, so please drop off or send in with your student!
Our next PTA Meeting is on Tuesday, February 12 at 7pm in the BMMS Library (not 2/11 which was published in last week’s email in error)
BMMS Parent Engagement Night
February 25 from 7-8pm in the BMMS Library
This family-school partnership effort brings you the second of a 2-part series will discuss the Middle Level vision and programming at BMMS and future planning to benefit our kids. Topics covered will include communication between teachers and families, Parent/Teacher conferences, curriculum programs and transitions between grades.
Email pta.bmms@gmail.com or call 216-676-8400 if you need accommodations to attend this event.
Clubs
- Cuber’s Club will meet on Tuesday, February 12th from 3:00-3:45 in room 163.
- Bridge Club will meet on Thursday, February 14 from 3:00-4:15 PM in the Room 105.
Team 6B Trailblazer's of the Week
Each week, the 6B Trailblazers recognize students for their outstanding efforts in class, for their excellent citizenship, and for being a good role model for their peers! Congratulations to this Week’s Trailblazers of the Week: Abby DiSanto and Sonny Lioi! Keep being awesome!
Education Foundation Auction
Save the Date!
The Education Foundation’s 19th Annual Auction will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza in Middleburg Heights. Proceeds from the Auction help our BCSD kids by bringing Enrichment Grant-funded programs to their classrooms. Everyone is welcome at this event! Check out EducationFoundationBerea.org for more information.
Students Attending Athletic Events
Old Neck Ties Needed
The German classes planning to participate in a cultural event and they need ties. Old, loud, crazy, normal, wide, narrow, any kind of neckties. They will not be returned, but if you have any around, we’d love to have them. Please send them to BMMS to the attention of Frau Lyon. We need them by February 14. Thank you!
About us...
Email: ndiscenza@berea.k12.oh.us
Website: www.berea.k12.oh.us
Location: 7000 Paula Drive, Middleburg Heights, OH, USA
Phone: 216-676-0913
Facebook: facebook.com/BereaMidparkMiddleSchool
Twitter: @TitansBMMS