Falcons First
Blair Oaks Middle School ~ April 12, 2019
No School Friday, April 19 and Monday, April 22
Middle School Clubs
April
- 15th - Falcon Foundations Gr. 5-8 - Stokes
- 16th - Yearbook Gr. 7-8 @ 7:30am - Rm 215 Verslues
- 16th - Art Club Gr. 7-8 @ 3:00pm - Rm 218 Rackers
- 18th - FBLA Gr. 7-8 @ 7:30am - Rm 215 Verslues
MAP Spirit Week - Celebrating our Smarts
MAP Spirit Week
Tuesday, April 23rd: Camo - Don’t hide how smart you are
Wednesday, April 24th: Crazy Sock/Hair - Go MAP crazy
Thursday, April 25th: Baseball (or sports) Theme - Knock the MAP test out of the park
Friday, April 26th: Falcon Friday - Show your school spirit - We Are Blair Oaks!
Preparing for MAP
- Headphones - Students will need their own set of earbuds. We do have some available if needed, but students are encouraged to bring their personal pair. They are more comfortable with their own and we want them to be at their best when testing.
- Calculators - Students are able to use their calculator for portions of the math and science sections. Calculators are on our school supply list so each student should have one; however, we understand they may have been broken or possibly lost from the beginning of the year. Please check to ensure your child has a calculator. We do have some available if needed, but not enough for every student in the school.
- Cell phones and iWatches - Cell phones and iWatches are not permitted during state testing. We ask that cell phones be kept in students' bags or lockers and iWatches be left at home during the days of testing. If students choose to bring to school during that time and are visible, items will be collected until the testing period is completed.
MAP Testing Schedule
5th and 8th Grade Science: April 30th and May 1st
5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade ELA & Math: May 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
8th Grade Algebra EOC: May 7th and 9th
8th Grade ELA: May 10th
Library Check Out
Paraprofessional Day
Paraprofessional Day - April 3rd
We are extremely grateful for each of our paraprofessionals at BMS. They are a vital part of our success at Blair Oaks.
*Not pictured - Carla Meisel
MOD Pizza Fundraiser for Band Boosters
When:Monday, April 29th
Where: MOD Pizza, 1709 Missouri Blvd, Jeff City
Time: 10:30am - 9:00pm
Look for the flyer in a future newsletter. Present at time of purchase and MOD will donate 20% of your bill to support Blair Oaks Bands.
Gerbes Rewards
Gerbes Community Rewards
Update: Check for January 1, 2019 - March 31, 2019 totaling $263.77 with 67 supporters. If you haven't signed up with your Gerbes card and would like to support BMS please follow the instructions below:
To participate:
1. Visit Gerbes Community Rewards: https://www.gerbes.com/communityrewards
2. Choose Sign-In or Create Account
3. Click on “Enroll Now”
4. Find our school by typing in
Blair Oaks Middle School or use code FA841
5. Select Blair Oaks Middle School by clicking on the dot.
6. Click enroll
End of Year Fun
Thank you to our Home and School for providing this fun opportunity for our students to celebrate.
Color Run
Summer School
Blair Oaks R-II is excited to offer the following summer school classes. For 2019, Summer School dates are from May 29th to June 27th. Anyone interested in their child attending, please fill out the appropriate enrollment form below. The deadline for first-priority enrollment is Friday, April 12, 2019.
Who: Students entering grades K-4 and grades 5-8 in the 2019-2020 school year
*Students entering grades 5-8 will choose their class preference on the provided form.
When: Mondays-Thursdays (No Fridays)
Duration: Session 1 (May 29th - June 12th) and Session 2 (June 13th - June 27th)
Time: 7:45am-3:00pm
Cost: Free enrollment. Only the cost of breakfast and lunch will be due.
Enrollment Form for Students Entering in Grades 5th-8th Grades for 2019-2020
Link to Session Description Options for Grades 5th-8th
Physical Education: for incoming 9th (as well as 10th and 11th graders), 1/2 PE credit earned, students will develop a life-long interest in sports and leisure-time activities.
PE - Session I: (10 Days) -- May 29, 30, June 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13
PE - Session II: (10 Days) -- June 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27
Driver's Education is available to students who are 15 years of age (or older) by June 15, 2019. The course requires 30 classroom hours of study over a 5-day period plus 18 driving hours scheduled during the summer months. District students who submit the registration form and class fee will receive priority placement through April 12th.
2019 SPORTS CAMPS
Blair Oaks welcomes students of all ability levels in our camps. Everyone will be grouped by age/grade and skill in respective sports. We offer a balanced program of fundamentals instruction, sport strategy and game competition. To enroll, follow steps below.
- Sports camp selection list
Check out our detailed list of activities and find the camp that is right for your child. Enrollment is based on grade your child will enter in the fall of 2019. - Enroll for camps via the Google registration form
Fully complete the Google registration form. The form is designed to enroll one student; families with multiple children must complete a Google form for each child. To help coaches finalize t-shirt orders, please register ASAP. - Mail, deliver, or send to school the selection form with payment
We prefer you submit payment at the time of application; all accounts are due on the first day of camp. One sports camp selection form with payment may be submitted for all members of a family.
All information and registration links can also be found on the District webpage - Athletics - Summer Sports Camps.
BMS Home and School
Teacher Appreciation Week
Please check out the link to see if there is something you would like to contribute to support our teachers.
Next Home and School Meeting
2019-2020 School Calendar
Links for your Reference
Mark Your Calendar
April
- 17: 5th Field Trip - Celebration Cruise/Trampoline Park
- 26: 8th Field Trip - Prison Tour/Skating Rink
- 26: 5th Grade - DARE Graduation @ 8:30am
- 27: Falcon Chorale - Six Flags Music Festival
- 30: MAP Testing (Grades 5th & 8th - Science)
May
- 1: MAP Testing (Grades 5th & 8th - Science)
- 1: 7th Grade Field Trip - St. Louis Zoo
- 5: Spring Vocal and Instrumental Music Concert and Art Show; Band @ 2:00pm; Choir @ 4:00pm
- 6-10: MAP Testing (Grades 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th)
- 7: Athletic Awards Banquet
- 10: Talent Show @ 1:00pm
- 10: 7th & 8th End of Year Dance - Falcon Luau - 3:00-5:30pm
- 17: School in Session - Weather Make-Up Day, Early Release @ 11:05 Last Day of Classes
- 17: 8th Grade Graduation @ 8:30am
BMS Building Mission
Blair Oaks Middle School
Email: krodriguez@blairoaks.org
Website: http://www.blairoaks.k12.mo.us/
Location: 6124 Falcon Lane, Jefferson City, MO, USA
Phone: 573-634-2053
Twitter: @BMS_Falcons