Berea-Midpark Middle School
Weekly Newsletter (January 6, 2019)
BMMS Whole School Fundraiser
Patron Drive Field Trip
The 7th & 8th Grade Field Trip for the music students who participated in the Patron Drive in October, will be on January 17th. Students will attend their first period class then will leave for the Rock Hall during 2nd period. Students will attend the session "The Message" about the history of Hip Hop Music. Students will return to school around 1:30 at which time they will be provided pizza. Students will return to 8th period.
Clubs
Cuber’s Club will meet on Tuesday, January 8th from 3:00-3:45 in room 163.
Model UN will meet on Monday, January 7th from 3:00-4:00 PM in the Library. The conference at John Carroll University is this Wednesday, January 9 & Thursday, January 10. Students will be leave at 7:30 AM and return by 2:00 PM both days.
Bridge Club is CANCELLED this Thursday, January 10th. Will meet next week.PTA Events
PTA Events in the New Year:
Please mark your calendars for these events and email pta.bmms@gmail.com if you have questions or need any accommodations to attend!
- Jan 8 PTA meeting (voting on Outstanding Educator nominations); 7-8pm in Library
- Jan 15 Fitness Frenzy 2.0 - a family event for all grades; 7-8:30pm
- Jan 29 Parent Engagement Night (Part 1) to discuss Middle Level Philosophy and programming and to share your ideas for future planning for BMMS; 7-8pm in BMMS Library
- Feb 12 PTA meeting; 7-8pm in Library
- Feb 15 Fun Night for 7th and 8th Grades; time TBA
- Feb 25 Parent Engagement Night (Part 2); 7-8pm in BMMS Library
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.
Washington D.C. trip
Each year thousands of students travel to Washington, D.C and visit Arlington National Cemetery to witness the Changing of the Guard at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. For many this event is the highlight of the entire trip. BMMS and BMHS has the distinct honor of nominating six students (4 participants and 2 alternates) travelling to Washington, D.C. to represent our district while laying a wreath on the tomb. The four participating students will earn the unique opportunity of interacting directly with the guards and taking part in the ceremony.
Interested students will be required to complete an essay detailing why they want to participate, what it would mean to them, and any personal interpretations of the patriotism, symbolism, and honor attached to this memorial ceremony. All submissions will be read by Berea City School staff members and the winners will be announced at the Roommate Meeting on Friday, February 15th. Students participating in this essay contest should also be aware that grades, behavior in school, and other factors may be used to determine the winners.
We strongly encourage traveling students to take part in this “absolute once in a lifetime” opportunity and welcome any questions. This year’s trip to Washington, D.C is going to be amazing and this ceremony will be something that will be remembered for the rest of our students’ lives. Essay applications can be found outside Mr.Andrews’ room,165, or on the Google Trip site. Please submit this essay to Mr. Andrews by no later than Friday, December 21st to be considered.
Students Attending Athletic Events
Gifted Services
(Pre)Teens Talk Seminar begins this week during Core Extension/Grade 5-Lunch/Enrichment.
- Monday, January 7: Grade 6
- Tuesday, January 8: Grades 7 & 8
- Friday, January 11: Grade 5
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!
Travel Opportunities
BCSD offers trips, which are not connected to specific classes, for HS students. MS students may sign up early for savings benefits. Click the link button below to read more.
Once you sign up, you lock the price, which increased $50-$100 every 6 months.
If you sign up 2-years in advance, you get a $200 discount from most of the companies (see website). This makes monthly payments much more attainable. There are also a variety of fundraising options available.
If you need to cancel, each company has a refund schedule and added insurance options.
- 2019: China and Biomedical Europe are still taking travelers. Deadline of December 2018. No discounts at this point.
- 2020: Peru, Paris/London/Rome, and Sustainable living/Germany are open for enrollment. Discounts of $200 by December 31. 2018 enrollment.
- 2021: Ecology Galapagos Island, S. Germany/Austria/Switzerland, Mexico Service (2-years of Spanish required) are open for enrollment. Discounts of $200 by December 31, 2019 enrollment for Germany only. Help us know you plan to travel, by signing up early, and locking in your price!
Contact dlyon@bereaschools.org or the chaperone listed.
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Website: www.berea.k12.oh.us
Location: 7000 Paula Drive, Middleburg Heights, OH, USA
Phone: 216-676-0913
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