Mr. Corso's Weekly Update
December 6, 2020
Mr. Corso’s Principal’s Message
Positive Raiders: Responsible, Respectful, Hard Working and Kind
1st Trimester Report Cards are published now on Synergy.
- Go to Synergy;
- Select the Report Card tab on the left
If you have any questions about grades, please encourage your child to speak with their teacher. Self-Advocacy is an important part of the middle school experience.
Next week (Dec. 7-11) at a Glance:
Monday: Late Start (9:10am) Periods 1-7
Tuesday: Homeroom plus Periods 1-3
Wednesday: Homeroom plus Periods 4/5-7 (no student has both 4 and 5)
Thursday: Homeroom plus Periods 1-3
Friday: Homeroom plus Periods 4/5-7 (no student has both 4 and 5)
Dec 14 - Asynchronous Day: On Monday, 12/14, all student activities will be posted on Canvas and there will be no live zooms that day. Teachers will be involved in professional development related to concurrent instruction (our instructional model starting Jan. 19). Students will be required to log into each class on Canvas on 12/14 and there will be independent activities that need to be completed that day.
Have a wonderful week,
Scott Corso
Principal, Black Mountain Middle School
2nd Trimester Power Hour Signups
Power Hour is an after school program for students. This year we will offer some academic support and enrichment opportunities. Power Hour for the 2nd Trimester will include math support, language arts support, art, and Mandarin. Courses (all on Zoom) begin the Week of Jan. 11. Power Hour is a way for students to connect socially in the virtual world. Space is limited.
2nd Trimester Power Hour
2:45-3:45pm
Starting Jan. 11
Ends March 11
Mondays: Art with Mr. Peck;
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A49AAAD2FA2FE3-power
Mondays/Wednesdays: Mandarin with Ms. Chen;
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A49AAAD2FA2FE3-power1
Mondays: Language Arts Support (6-8) with Ms. Schlosberg
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A49AAAD2FA2FE3-power2
Tuesdays: Math Support (7-8) with Mr. Lantz,
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A49AAAD2FA2FE3-phmath
Tuesdays: Math Support (6) with Mr. Williams,
ASB’s Festive Friday Celebration
On Friday, December 11th, we are having a Festive Friday Celebration. Students can wear their holiday or any PJs to school, we will have a craft at lunch, and there will be a Game Night from 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM. If students want to participate in the craft at lunch on Friday, they will need to go to the BMMS front office any school day during the times of 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM to pick up their craft. We will create the snowman coaster craft together during lunchtime on 12/11.
If students want to join our Game Night on Friday, they will have the opportunity to go into break-out rooms with our ASB officers to play Charades, Scategories, Beat the Snowman, 20 Questions, or Read My Lips.
We will have two half-hour sessions of these games, so students will have the opportunity to pick two games to play. They can join game night through the following link:
https://powayusd.zoom.us/j/8200153651?pwd=YzVmR3ZScjUvZkN2dFYrN0poeERKZz09
Meeting ID: 8200153651
Password: Stromayer
Looking forward to your student's participation in Festive Friday, December 11th.
Identity Homeroom Lesson - Emojis and Me
Lockers for 2020-2
Hand sanitizer Donations
While we are able to provide hand sanitizer stations across our campus, many students and teachers find classroom sanitizer bottles to be very helpful and convenient. Some families have asked how they can help support students and staff returning to campus. One way to help is by donating gel (not foam) sanitizers (individual or refill bottles) such as these found at Home Depot, Amazon, or many other grocery and discount stores. Hand Sanitizer Donations can be dropped off in the Front Office school days 7:30am-3pm. Our staff and students thank you.
The Big I.D.E.A. Book Club
During the second trimester, our Big I.D.E.A. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness) Committee will be reading together The Hate U Give. We invite you to join us. Please note, this book contains mature themes. Some of our parents will be reading this book with their children. You may want to review the book before having your child read it. From time to time, we will offer questions to ponder while reading this book. We will also be hosting a final discussion on the book in March. If you are looking for an alternative book for young readers, Front Desk by Kelly Yang is another option. Common Sense Media recommends it is for ages 9-10+.
About Us
Email: mcordeau@powayusd.com
Website: www.powayusd.com/bmms
Location: 9353 Oviedo Street, San Diego, CA 92129
Phone: 858-484-1300
Twitter: @BMMS_Raiders