BHMS Principal's Update
August 27, 2019
Keeping up with what is going on at "The Hill"
Hello Bulldog Families, School is starting in about a week. The staff at Bunker Hill is eagerly awaiting the arrival of your children. We want to wish everyone the best school year possible. Please don't hesitate to reach out to the teachers, Dr. Muscelli, the school counselors, or me should you need assistance or have questions. Below you will find helpful links to help you navigate the first few weeks of school. Based on feedback, we are trying to use the application, SMORE for a more mobile friendly interface. Please click this link: Principal's Video message to view the synopsis of what is in this newsletter.
Sincerely,
Mike D'Ostilio (Principal)
Safety Procedures at BHMS
Student Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures
Important Beginning of School Information and Forms
PowerSchool Unified Classroom
Immunizations
Summer Reading
Suggested School Supplies
Middle School Athletics
Fall...Field Hockey (tryouts have started)
Winter...Basketball and Wrestling
Keep in mind it is mandatory to have a sports physical to be able to participate. Please get that in as soon as possible. That is a long process and sometimes the root of a lot of frustation. Click on the Twp logo for links to the athletic page.
School Lunch Information
Other information you can obtain by clicking on the photo. This includes lunch menus, health information, free and reduced lunch information.
Laptop Information
National School Folders
Middle School Code of Conduct
Jake's Pizza is a partner with BHMS
Bulldog Spiritwear on Sale until SEPT 22.
Commemorative Bricks Fundraiser. Place Your Orders Up to Oct 15
Upcoming Events
- Tues & Wed Aug 27-28 (6-7:30)-- Field Hockey Tryouts
- Thurs Aug 29 (4-6pm) --6th Grade Move in Day Option 1
- Tues Sept 3 (4-6pm)--6th Grade Move in Day Option 2
- Thurs Sept 5 --First Day of School
- Mon Sept 9 (3-4pm) --Locker Social
- Wed Sept 11--Picture Day
- Tues Sept 17 (6:30-8:30PM)--Back to School Night
- Thurs Sept 19--Staff Inservice Day…No School
- Friday Sept 20--Back to School Dance…Tentative TBD
- Friday Oct 11 (6:30 – 8:30 pm)--Family Fall Festival
Recurring Items
Resources for the Teen and Adolescent Child
These resources can be found on our webpage in the “Parents” tab. We will work to update information for you to help your child have a safe and healthy pre-teen and teen experience while in middle school. As a middle school administrator for many years, and in talking with Dr. Muscelli and the counselors, we see trends that have surfaced at the middle level. We’ve included links on three important topics so we as a community can educate ourselves about what your child may be experiencing or engaging in. You most likely are aware of some of the information in these resources, but we feel they are important to share. We will update and add to these resources throughout the year. Right now we’ve included information on Vaping, Social Media, and Anxiety. Please view these resources at https://www.wtps.org/domain/3013 or go to the Bunker Hill Web Page and click on the “Parents” tab then scroll down to the bottom of the list.
For your information….
· New 6th Grade Counselor...Over the summer Ms. Kerfoot is our new counselor for the 6th graders. She is replacing Ms. Baud who was transferred to the high school. Ms. Kerfoot’s bio is on the school website under the Counseling Department. She comes to us as a high school French teacher and is the current Cheerleading coach. Ms. Kerfoot is a fantastic addition to our staff. You will be able to reach her at jkerfoot@wtps.org should you have questions.
· 8th Grade Trip…There have been a lot of questions and comments regarding the venue for the 8th Grade Trip. We appreciate the superintendent’s correspondence regarding it. While the trip is about 10 months away, we will continue to take concerns and work to research many venues and reach a conclusion. We want to thank you for your patience while this process is going on. Administration has done sight visits and we will be finalizing some information as soon as possible.
· Gym Floor Information…The community of Washington Township has brought concerns to the superintendent regarding the presence of Mercury in the rubberized floors not only at BHMS but other schools in the district. In an effort to provide current information that is readily accessible, Mr. Bollendorf is posting the latest updates on the following link on the district web page: Gym Floor Testing
Things are moving very well, and I anticipate that the gym will be ready very close to the start of school. I’ve been impressed with not only the work ethic of the contractors but the transparency and work with the school district’s engineers.
· “The Bunker Hill Times”…This is a student created newsletter that comes out quarterly. To view the most current edition please click on this link: Bunker Hill Times Spring 2019 Final Edition
· Clubs and Extracurricular Activities…Many of the clubs have started. Please listen to the morning announcements or view them on the website. If you don’t hear your club on the announcements, please view the club list in the main hallway or in the cafeteria to see who the teacher is to contact. You can also visit this link: https://www.wtps.org/Page/6860. Please keep in mind that in all three middle schools there are clubs that are the same and clubs that are different. We try to have a wide assortment of clubs for all students to enjoy.
It is also important that families know about the prep clubs. Prep clubs are in place to provide homework assistance and study assistance. If your child needs to attend or receive extra support, please see this link so you know when your child’s grade level prep club meets. https://www.wtps.org/Page/26254.
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