Berry Middle School
Weekly Newsletter \ August 30, 2019
Principal: Dr. Chris Robbins
6th grade Assistant Principal: Mrs. Dana Ricks
7th grade Assistant Principal: Mr. Ted Flannery
8th grade Assistant Principal: Ms. Kari Tibbs
At Berry Middle School, we aim to be caring and supportive, challenging and engaging, and innovative and relevant. We create a safe and inviting environment for every student and staff member by building “Berry PRIDE” and creating a “No Put-Down Zone”
From the desk of Dr. Robbins...."The Next Big Thing at Berry"
Upcoming Week At A Glance
- Labor Day Holiday - Monday, September 2nd, schools & offices closed
- Cross Country Meet - Tuesday, September 3rd, 5 PM @ Hewitt-Trussville
- Volleyball @ Simmons - Wednesday, September 4th, 5-7:30 PM
- Football vs. Mountainbrook @ SPHS - Thursday, September 5th, 5-7:30 PM
Parent Involvement Opportunities
2019-2020 Berry PTO Meetings
September 20, 2019
October 18, 2019
November 15, 2019
December 13, 2019
January 17, 2020
February 21, 2020
March 13, 2020
April 17, 2020
May 15, 2020
| PTO meetings take place monthly at 8:30 in the first floor conference room - all Berry families are welcome and invited to attend! |
Berry Jag Spirit Wear On Sale Now!!
Tips for Using MySchoolFees
When you are paying for your registration fees at secure4.myschoolfees.com, after entering the required fees in the cart, choose "continue shopping", This will take you to another green box that says "registration optional fees". Click on this box, and it will take you to another screen where you can purchase a p.e. uniform, yearbook, make donations to the classroom, pay PTO dues and donations or pay for a sport pass. Check the items you want to purchase, then add them to the cart. This way you can pay all the fees in one transaction.
Student Involvement Opportunities
Not Too Late for Scholars' Bowl!
Final tryouts for 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Scholars' Bowl will be held Tuesday, September 3rd from 3:30-4:30.
6th & 7th grade students should report to Ms. Badio on Team 8-2.
8th grade students should report to Mr. Potts on Team 8-2.
If you enjoy Jeopardy, Trivial Pursuit, or other games that combine knowledge and a time clock, consider trying out.
Want to Get Involved?
If interested, 7th and 8th grade students should pick up applications in their grade level offices. Applications are due September 4, 2019, (by 9AM) in your grade level office.
Sports Section
Softball Tryouts
Berry softball tryouts for the 2020 season will be held on Monday, October 7th - Wednesday, October 9th from 3:30-5:15 pm at the Spain Park Softball Field. Players must attend at least 2 days of tryouts. All athletes must have an updated physical on file before tryouts. Players are responsible for their own equipment each day. Meet in the main lobby dressed and ready by 3:20 pm. We will walk together as a group to the field. If you have any questions stop by Rm. 305 or contact Coach Ritenour and Coach Miller via. email aritenour@hoover.k12.al.us
We look forward to seeing you there!
Spain Park Mountain Biking Team
P.E. Syllabus
Boys Basketball Tryouts - 7th and 8th Grades
When: Friday, September 13 (3:15-5:00 pm) and Saturday, September 14 (8:00-9:30 am)
Where: Berry Gyms
Paperwork needed to participate: An updated physical form uploaded to a Dragonfly account. A physical form and information on creating a Dragonfly account is located on the Berry website under Programs > Athletics.
Please contact Head 8th Grade Coach Rusty White at Ruswhite@hoover.k12.al.us with questions. Thanks and Go jags!
Community Involvement
Neighborhood Bridges
Cafeteria Information
About Us
7th grade office: 205-439-2065
8th grade office: 205-439-2000
Website: https://www.hoovercityschools.net/berry
Location: 4500 Jaguar Drive, Birmingham, AL, USA
Phone: 205-439-2000
Facebook: facebook.com/berrymiddle
Twitter: @BerryMiddle