BWMS Parent Update
11/6/2020
Honoring Veterans in 2020
BWMS Community,
It was another great week at BWMS. Students continued in learning activities to growth their knowledge and skills in the various academic content areas. I was impressed with their analysis and communication skills they continue to develop as they construct projects, present their findings and share their work.
Next week - Wednesday 11/11/20 is Veterans Day. Join me in honoring those who have served our country and making them feel special. Our Advisory classes will have a special project on this day and we encourage you to share this list of discounts and services with your veteran so they can continue to fill the love throughout the day from the full community next week.
Enjoy the beautiful weekend,
~Mr. Josh Frame
Important Updates
- Our PTO will be sharing out details to support our students and school with the Online Scholastic Book Fair beginning next week and lasting through November 20th. In addition, please choose to support the PTO Ornament Sale with details below.
- Winter Sports Pictures will be on Thursday 11/12/20.
- 2nd Quarter Grade Update Day is Friday 11/13/20. Please use this day as a time to sit down with your student and check grades and progress for the 2nd quarter.
- Due to the pandemic and maintaining as much spacing as possible on our buses each day, students are required to ride their scheduled bus to and from school at all times. Changes to a student's bus schedule so that they can ride home with a friend or relative are not permitted. If your child's place of residence changes, please contact the school to ensure proper changes of their bus schedule.
Attention parents of students with an IEP. The Ohio Department of Education has requested your feedback through this survey link: Special Education Family Survey
Learning Option Survey for 2nd Semester
If you would like to change your child’s learning option for the second semester (switch between in-person learning and our Virtual Learning Program), please visit the front page of our website to complete a form. YOU ONLY NEED TO COMPLETE THIS FORM IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR CURRENT SELECTION. You must complete a separate form for each child. Selections must be submitted by Monday, November 16 so we have time to make staffing adjustments for the second semester, which begins Tuesday, January 5. Because staffing will be adjusted based on the numbers in each option, changes will not be permitted during the second semester. Due to staffing and space constraints, students may not be placed with their current teachers or may not be able to attend their home buildings. If students are assigned to buildings outside of their elementary attendance zones, transportation will be provided.
If you have questions, please email VLP Coordinator Ginna Crawford at ginnacrawford@bwls.net.
Math Counts - Team Competition
The team will meet every Thursday from 2:15-3:00 in room 121 as they prepare for a virtual Math Counts Competition this year.
For more details, email DanielleCrace@bwls.net
Science Day Announcement for 2021
Any student wishing to complete a Science Fair project will be able to register directly into the Virtual District Science Day for the opportunity to advance to State Science Day Virtual 2.0. Students will not have to qualify for a Virtual District Science Day by participating in a local Science Fair this year, as they have in years past.
If you are interested in this virtual Science Fair competition, please join our Schoology Science Fair Group using the following code: WDP2-QJDG-3HXH4 Please note: this is a GROUP code, not a COURSE code. Additional Updates will be posted there as they are received.
Interested students are also encouraged to visit the following website to get the most up-to-date information: https://www.ohiosci.org/2021-district-state-science-day
VLP Update
Teaches post weekly assignments and expectations via Schoology each week. Students should log into Schoology daily and be available for the Live Sessions according to the schedule listed in the attached handout was shared with students today during our VLP orientation.
Social Emotional Support Update
- Please find the attached letter about support services available for our VLP kids in partnership with Syntero. These sessions are useful to help your student connect with others and will include topics of interest for students in middle grades.
Substitutes Needed...
Are you looking for a way that you can make a positive impact in Big Walnut Schools? The district is in need of substitute custodians, food service workers, and bus drivers. If interested, please visit our Job Opportunities page to apply.
Training will be provided to all substitutes - potential drivers will receive all training necessary to meet licensing requirements for drivers. If you have any questions, please contact Ron McClure at 740-965-8967.
Upcoming Events
November
9-20 Online Scholastic Book Fair
12 Winter Sports Pictures
13 Grade Update Day
16 Learning Selection Options Due (VLP & In Person)
19 BWMS PTO Meeting, 7:00 PM
25-27 Thanksgiving Break
30 No Students - Teacher Prof Dev Day
December
3 Virtual Conferences, 3:30 – 7:00
7W STAR Testing (7 & 8 in Reading & Math)
10 SOAR cart
17 BWMS PTO Meeting, 7:00 PM
22 End 2nd quarter
12/23- 1/4 Winter Break
BWMS SOARing Staff Award
School Counseling Update
- Know! Gratitude for the Health of It
- Know! To Beware the Benadryl Challenge
- Know, Secure, Dispose—To Prevent Teen Prescription Drug Abuse!
- Know! To Positively Connect with Your Teen
- ADHD Academy - a virtual resource sponsored by Nationwide Children's Hospital
- September 2020 Mental Health Newsletter from Mr. Plummer
- Know! To Define Racial Terms for Teens
College Credit Plus Update
The Columbus State Community College Spring 2021 schedule is now posted.
If a student would like to take a College Credit Plus course online or at the CSCC campus during the second semester, they need to make an appointment with Mrs. Sturtevant to get registered.
Appointments can be made by emailing Mrs. Sturtevant at pennysturtevant@bwls.net
or by seeing Mrs. Strahler in the high school counseling office.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Sturtevant.
HEALTH AND SAFETY UPDATE | COVID-19
Please see the attached health and safety update from District Nurse Megan Truax.
Military-Connected Families
Big Walnut Schools are committed to seeking out our military connected families and assisting those families as needed. Should an immediate family member currently be serving in the military, please let us know. Please complete the Military Connected Student Information Form.
We have several events each year to bring our military connected families together. Please check our district website and weekly newsletters for additional information on those events.
Stay Connected with BWMS w/ Schoology
- BWMS will send out Announcements Periodically throughout the week to keep others informed using the new school communication and learning management system - Schoology - https://schoology.bwls.net/home.
- BWMS Families code: 8VWG-XH43-BRB6Z
- BWMS Athletics: 2KDR-2KDW-322JB
- BW-VLP Schoology Family Group: 86C8-CC76-PTNC4
Athletic Updates
All information for BWMS athletics can be found at bigwalnutathletics.net
Mr. Josh Frame
Email: JoshFrame@bwls.net
Website: bwls.net
Location: 777 Cheshire Road, Sunbury, OH, United States
Phone: (740)965-3006
Facebook: facebook.com/BigWalnutMS
Twitter: @BigWalnutMS