BELLINGHAM BUZZ
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
SAVE THE DATE
- December 4th - PTO Meeting, 7:00 pm BMS Library
- December 5th - BMS Chorus Concert - BHS Auditorium 7:00 pm
- December 6th - Conference Night (re-scheduled from 11/26) 5-7 pm
- December 12th - 7th Grade Holocaust Speaker
- December 12th - Band Concert - BHS Auditorium 7:00 pm
- December 14th - Ugly Sweater Dance Grades 4 & 5, BMS Cafetaria 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- December 21st - Early Release 11:05 am
- December 24th - January 1st - Winter Break - No School
ADMINISTRATOR'S CORNER
As our administrative team reflects on these last few weeks, we would like to extend our gratitude to our staff, students, and families throughout the community who have helped us in countless ways. On one hand, recent events have left us with numerous questions; however, on the other hand, we have come to some important realizations.
1. We are a strong community. We can rely on one another through difficult times and nothing will change this.
2. Our students are outstanding scholars. They have continued to focus on their learning and put their academics before anything else.
3. Our staff is tremendously professional. Every day, every employee comes in and does their job with the focus and seriousness that is necessary to keep our building moving in the right direction.
For these reasons, and more, we are grateful.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Conference scheduling for all grades will be done through the Pick-A-Time scheduling system.
Please click on the following link to access Pick-A-Time parent direction.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qk4dAX-WUkA7hSsZ8TPYL5yBZgPWB6-K54JyfbDB28g/edit?usp=sharing
Remember for Pick-a-Time purpose, Student ID is students first and last name.
Please use the following link to log in to Pick-a-time
GEOGRAPHY BEE
NURSE'S NEWS
We have reports of students in several classrooms being treated for head lice. Please check your student(s)'s heads on a regular basis. All students should refrain from sharing hair care utensils (brushes, combs, clips, bands etc.) and students with long hair should keep it braided or up to minimize any spread. Student who have been treated for a lice infestation should stop at the nurses office before returning to class for a confidential head check. Typically, a notice will be sent home to the classes, or teams, depending on the grade that the student is in. I will NEVER reveal the student's identity. Per district policy, students with live lice will be sent home immediately; those with a few treated, leftover nits will be allowed to stay in school but I will call home to advise. As with most sensitive issues, it is up to the student (family) to maintain confidentiality.
VOLLEY BALL CLUB
6TH GRADE CAMP BOURNEDALE
- Trip dates - April 15th - 19th (April Vacation)
- Tuition Cost - $570.00 per student
- Deposit - $150.00 (due no later than December 14th)
For those families that have already registered, we will be sending out Final Balance letters in early January along with opening up Uni-bank to make payments. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the main office.
6TH GRADE BOOK CLUB
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p8nq5dPd_YTAROTtRuaRDBMX_PlR7P4vN373_Qdok0k/edit?ts=5bef0805
7th Grade Chromebooks
PTO NEWS
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Looking for a night out? Maybe do some holiday shopping? Drop the kids off for our Movie night from 6-9PM. We'll have snacks, arts and crafts and be showing a movie. This is open to BMS students and their siblings in first grade and up. Cost is $10 per child. Drop off and pick up will be in the BMS Cafe.
SCRIPT FUNDRAISER
Parents – start your holiday shopping early! Gift cards are the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Our PTO has partnered with Scrip – an organization that we can buy gift cards from. There are 100s of options to choose from and no mark up to you! A $25 gift card to The Gap will cost you $25 (as an example). The PTO will get a % back on each card you buy. Ask your friends and neighbors if they’d like any cards too – the more cards we sell, the more dollars the PTO has to run some great programs. We will be sending copies of the flyer and order form home early next week.
For the orderform with our School ID number, please use this link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2MfjOMgBC0_UWdPeG9QV1dfV2lPUFBiM19sNDFIcjZaTDR3/view?usp=sharing
DANCE - UGLY SWEATER
December 14th is the annual Ugly Sweater Dance for grades 4 & 5 in the BMS Cafeteria from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.