BHMS Weekly Update
Thursday, January 12, 2023
January 27, 2023
Principal's Corner
Dear Families,
Georgia Parent Survey Closes Friday
The 2022-2023 Georgia Parent Survey is now open. Survey participation is voluntary, but we strongly encourage participation in the surveys to provide schools with critically important data to help guide prevention and intervention strategies. This school data is included in our school's College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) score. It is recommended that our school has at least a 75% participation rate. The surveys remain open through Friday, January 27, 2023. Click here to take the survey.
Food Deliveries
In an effort to minimize classroom disruptions, we will not allow food deliveries for students from any food delivery services (Grubhub, DoorDash, etc.).
Principal’s Coffee Chat
Mark your calendars for a phenomenal Principal’s Coffee Chat held on March 3, 2023 at 9:00am in the Beacon Hill Media Center.
Derrick L. Thomas, Principal,
Beacon Hill Middle School
BHMS News You Can Use
PBIS Penny War Fundraiser
When: starts Monday Jan 23
Where: front office
Why: raising funds for pbis rewards/experiences/events
How: Add points for your grade with pennies, take away points from the other grades by donating silver coins or bills. Grade level with the most points wins!
BHMS Chorus
A big congratulations to the following students from Beacon Hill who made the Georgia All-State Chorus!
BHMS Spelling Bee Winners!
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee champs! They will continue in the district spelling bee. The district spelling bee will be held at Talley Upper Elementary on Feb 4th at 10 am. Thank you BHMS ELA department for hosting and leading our school in selecting our top three contestants to continue in the district spelling bee.
1st place Ian Cobb (8th)
2nd place :Mathilda LaFond (6th)
3rd place: Benjamin Gurch (7th)
Pre Order Your Yearbook....while they last!
Sales are happening in the lobby Friday morning between 8:30-8:45! Price is $45. You can also order online.
Upcoming: Student-Led Conferences 6th and 7th Grade
During the week of February 6th-10th, you will have the opportunity to participate in a conference led by your child. These student-led conferences will be conducted throughout the school day. Please use the Signup Genius below to sign up to participate and to read details about the process. The conference should take approximately 15-20 minutes. Students have begun to prepare for their conference in a series of lessons led by their teachers. We are looking forward to providing students and parents an opportunity to share growth and goals! Parents click Below to select your time slot!
BHMS Teacher Tutoring Hours
All teachers at BHMS provide tutoring times and availability to support students outside of classroom instruction time. To help you and your family navigate those sessions we have posted the tutoring school schedule on our website and it is linked below. Email your childs teacher about specific questions regarding tutoring.
From the Desk of Media Specialist, Mr. Lynch
The African American Read in Starts Next Week!
This Sunday! Dr. Ibram X. Kendi & Nic Stone Author Event at DHS Performing Arts Center!
Recommended for grades: 7-12; Ages 12 +
Date and time: Sun, January 29, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM EST
Location: Decatur High School - Performing Arts Center
How to be a (Young) Antiracist LAUNCH event with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi & Nic Stone
All attendees must register through Eventbrite to enter; registration will be checked at the entrance. There will also be a bag check at the door. Please leave big bags at home or in the car.
Books will be pre-signed, no personalizations. Extra copies can be purchased with registration, or at the event while supplies last.
Please email DHS Media Specialist Ms. Hill for more information - ihill@csdecatur.net
BHMS Club Updates
Weekly Grade Level Newsletters
Every Thursday, each grade level will publish its newsletter. Please check them out after you read the school Eblast. Here are the links:
CSD Athletic News and Updates
DHS Wall of Honor Class of 2023
On Friday, January 23, Decatur High School will induct it’s newest class to the Wall of Honor. Congratulations to Christopher Hambie (‘84), Xavier Mann (‘82), and Carter Wilson (‘72) who will be recognized between the girls’ and boys’ basketball games on Friday evening. Come out to Decatur High School to help us celebrate each of these former Bulldogs.
The Decatur High School Wall of Honor was started in 2010 to recognize Bulldog Alumni for their success as student-athletes at Decatur High School and their accomplishments post-graduation. We are excited to welcome each of these accomplished individuals to the Decatur High School Wall of Honor. SEE FULL WEBSITE POST HERE
If you would like to nominate a former Decatur Bulldog to the Wall of Honor, please contact Athletic Director, Rodney Thomas (rthomas@csdecatur.net).
DHS Softball Player Interest Meeting
All students interested in participating on the Softball team in Fall of 2023 should plan to attend a brief player interest meeting on January 31 at 4 pm. The meeting will be held in the Health classroom in the lower level of the PAC. Please contact Coach Williams (twilliams@csdecatur.net) with any questions.
Register TODAY for Run With the Dogs (RWTD) 2023!
Join us on Saturday, January 28, 2023, for Run With the Dogs, a Decatur tradition now in its 19th year.
We’re back at Beacon Hill Middle School for the 5K and Pup Trot, and we are pleased to announce that this year’s race is an official qualifying event for the Peachtree Road Race!
We are also pleased to announce that our Face of the Race winner is Tuck the Pug! Thank you to everyone who submitted your dogs for the contest, and thanks for voting. Register TODAY to make sure you get a long-sleeved T-shirt with this adorable little guy.
Run With the Dogs is an annual fundraiser of the Decatur Bulldog Boosters and supports the athletic programs at Decatur High School and Beacon Hill Middle School. For more information and to register for the race, click here.
CSD News and Announcements
State & Federal Programs “Ask an Expert” Event
You are cordially invited to “Ask the Expert,” a virtual event being held February 2, 2023 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for K-5 Title I, ESOL, Special Education, and General Education parents and families.
Ms. Gereen Francis, Behavior Interventionist, will give an overview of her role and upcoming CSD behavior support initiatives. Over the past two years, students, parents, and caregivers have had to adjust to changes in our world. At times, these changes are reflected in behavior. Ms. Francis will offer suggestions to pre-submitted behavior questions to help support your child at school and at home. To learn more about the speaker or to RSVP, please click the link here.
Please submit your questions here.
For questions or additional information, please contact Cheryl Grant at cgrant@csdecatur.net or Brittany Stewart at bstewart@csdecatur.net.
Google Meet Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mwz-siww-qmw
Or dial: (US) +1 865-375-0059 PIN: 938 337 249#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/mwz-siww-qmw?pin=4696257640820
Community Celebration of Black Joy!
On Friday, February 3, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, the GPB and Decatur High School Library program partnership, ASALH, and AAHGS will host a “Community Celebration of Black Joy” at DHS. Events will include a panel discussion centered around clips from the series “Making Black America: Through the Grapevine'', spoken word performances, a student-curated gallery walk, a genealogy exhibit, and more facilitated by the DHS Black Student Union.
Click below to register for the event.
The Decatur Lunar New Year Festival
The Decatur Lunar New Year Festival is fast approaching, and we would love volunteers to help make it a great event.
1) Sign-up sheet for Lunar New Year volunteers:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0948aea92ea0ffc07-2023#/
2) Once you pick your slot, be sure to register for your (FREE!) volunteer tickets on the Freshtix page:
https://www.freshtix.com/events/decaturlny
Hit BUY TICKETS, then scroll down to the bottom.
The DLNY website is up and running now, so please check that out for any additional information, including logistics about parking, food vendors, etc.
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DecaturLNY
Kings Award
ALL CSD students, PK-12, are invited to apply for their school's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King Awards. This joint award recognizes student teams who best demonstrate the beliefs and visions of two great Civil Rights leaders. Complete this application (one per team) by Monday, February 27, at 4 PM EST. Contact Anthony Downer at adowner@csdecatur.net for more information.
Lunar New Year Festival
The Decatur Lunar New Year Festival is Saturday, January 28. See flyer for more details.
From CSD Special Education
The Special Education Parent Survey is a survey that helps the state to determine parents’ perception of the success of parent engagement relating to 10 specific areas of special education and the IEP process and is used as a means of improving services and results for children with disabilities. Georgia’s parent survey is available to all families of students with IEPs.
* Families that have more than one student with an IEP, please complete an individual survey for each student.
For more information about the survey click here! Thank you in advance for your participation!
Atlanta Hawks - City Schools of Decatur Night
Join the Atlanta Hawks on March 3, for City Schools of Decatur Night at State Farm Arena. Each ticket includes $10 worth of food and beverage credit that can be used at our restaurants inside the arena the night of the game. Special pregame performance by the BHMS Chorus!
To purchase tickets, click here. See flyer for details.
Community Partner Announcements and Updates
Decatur Education Foundation
Next Weekend: Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade is coming up soon on Saturday, February 4th starting at 1pm at F.AVE. Every CSD school is invited to march in the parade that has raised more than $30K for music and theatre grants! Community krewes can sign up at www.meadrdmardigras.org. As a reminder, this is a “walk or roll only” parade, no motorized vehicles allowed (we’re keeping it old school!) Laissez les bons temps rouler!
In March: Registration is for the 21st Annual Tour deCatur is NOW OPEN at www.tourdecatur.com. Decatur’s favorite 5K and one-mile fun run is scheduled for Saturday March 11th. All adult participants who register on or before February 18th will receive a race t-shirt. Youth participants for both the Fun Run and the 5K will receive a participation medal. As DEF’s biggest fundraiser, your participation helps fund everything we do to help our students learn and thrive. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Mathnasium of Decatur who will be there at the race with math games and giveaways!