Middle School News: February 2020
From the Desk of Mrs. Brockmon
Communicating with your Middle School Child
We are starting our third week into the 2nd Semester and 3rd marking period. Please discuss school, classes, teachers and friends with your child. It is understood that most children at this age aren't forthcoming with information about their lives, but they really will open up when persistent about asking them.
Click on the button below to read an article published in the Washington Post on August 20, 2019 written by Phyllis Fagell. There are 8 tips written on communicating with your middle school child.
I hope you find the article interesting and helpful.
Mrs. Chris Brockmon
SUITE 360
Social and emotional learning for your child and great tips for you!
Sign up for Bentley 360 and get tips and strategies to help your child be more successful in school. Your child is learning life skills in school and now you can support your child at home using the website or app on any device. I am confident that some great discussions with your child will come out of exploring the site together.
Just click on the button below "Bentley 360" and sign up - the school code is: bentley
Science Teacher
As you may know, Jessica Harley, the middle school Science teacher has taken a position at another school. We have posted the Science position and in the meantime, Ms. Mitchell, a regular guest teacher in our building, has agreed to cover Mrs. Harley’s classes, until the position is filled. I will be developing the lessons for the classes and working with Ms. Mitchell in the presentation of these lessons.
Please contact me with any questions you may have and thank you in advance for your patience as we work to fill the position with a qualified Science teacher.
Chris Brockmon
ParentVUE & StudentVUE
ParentVUE
We encourage you to access ParentVue to support your child's success at the middle school.
Accessing ParentVue regularly will help you monitor your child's grades & assignments, absences & tardies and referrals.
If you do not have login credentials or need help with ParentVue,
please contact Mrs. Corthals at 591-9043.
StudentVUE
Please encourage your child to use StudentVue to monitor progress.
It is important for your child to know their grades and
to know if they have any missing assignments.
When students are monitoring their own progress,
they are able to make adjustments when needed.
We recognize that you play a huge role in your child's success as a student at Bentley Middle School and want you to know we appreciate your support.
Please don't hesitate to contact me to discuss your child's progress and/or with any concerns you may have. My direct line is 591-9046 and my email is cbrockmo@bentleyschools.org
Important dates to note for February
8th grade Holocaust Museum Field trip
Tuesday, February 4th
NWEA Math Assessment
Wednesday, February 5th
Valentine's Day Dance
Thursday, February 13th
3:30-5:30
NO SCHOOL - Mid Winter Break
Friday, February 14th
Monday, February 17th
Kiwanis's Hot Fudge Run
February 15th
8:30 a.m. Bentley Middle School
Recognition Assemblies
Tuesday, February 18th
8th Grade - 7:45-8:45
7th Grade - 8:45-9:45
6th Grade - 9:45-10:45
Bentley Middle School Schedule
Breakfast is available at 7:20
First Hour 7:45 - 8:35
Second Hour 8:38 - 9:18
Third Hour 9:21-10:01
Fourth Hour 10:04-10:44
Fifth Hour 10:47-11:27 OR 11:17-11:57
Sixth Hour 12:00-12:40
Seventh Hour 12:43 - 1:23
Eighth Hour 1:26-2:06
Ninth Hour 2:09-2:50
A Lunch - 6th Grade 10:44-11:14
B Lunch - 7th & 8th Grades 11:27-11:57
Your child has 7 classes
Math and ELA are 80 minutes each and scheduled
for 2 of the hours
Science and Social Studies are 40 minute each
PE or a 180 class, are 40 minutes each
Life Skills is a 40 minute class
An Enrichment class; 40 minutes
Computer Science (7th & 8th grades) 40 minutes
Staff at Bentley Middle School
Mrs. Brockmon - Principal
Mrs. Corthals - Secretary
Mrs. Metiva - Library
Mr. Hamlin - Student Support Professional
Mrs. Conroy - Guest Teacher
Ms. Mona - Custodian
Mr. Sal - Custodian
Mrs. Kingsley - Food Service
Ms. Fieldler - Food Service
Mrs. Woodliff - Food Service
Teachers at Bentley Middle School
Mrs. Ash - Spanish 8
Mrs. Bush - Computers 6; Life Skills 6, 7 & 8
Mrs. Capps - Special Education 6, 7, 8
Mrs. Frey - ELA 7; Read 180-6; Math 180-6, 7 & 8 -
Mrs. Froehle - Communications 7; Special Education Resource
- Science 6, 7 & 8; Computer Science 7 & 8
Mrs. Kelbel - Algebra 8
Ms. Medlin - ELA 6, 7 & 8
Mrs. Michaels - Math 7; PE 6, 7 & 8
Mrs. Mohrman - Art 8
Mr. Schultz - Health 7
Mr. Tear - Band 6, 7 & 8
Ms. Zell - Social Studies 6, 7, 8; Read 180 7 & 8
Middle School Student Teams
Student Council - Ms. Zell
Book Bowl - Ms. Zell
Spelling Bee - Mrs. Frey
Promoting Positive School Climate Student Team - Ms. Medlin
Blueberry Ambassadors - Ms. Zell
WE ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO
ALWAYS
DO THEIR BEST
AND
TO MAKE GOOD CHOICES
Bentley Middle School
Email: cbrockmo@bentleyschools.org
Website: www.bentleyschools.org
Location: 1180 North Belsay Road, Burton, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 591-9043
Facebook: facebook.com/BentleyCommunitySchools