Mr. Glover's Weekly Update
August 2, 2023
Mr. Glover's Message
Welcome BMMS Raiders to the 2023-24 school year. I am the principal of Black Mountain Middle School and looking forward to seeing you for the new school year. I hope that you all have had a restful summer and are ready and excited to begin the school year.
Below is information and dates about some important events. The information can also be found on our school’s website: BLACK MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (powayusd.com)
School Registration
School registration is on August 10th, 11th, and 14th. All students are expected to come to registration. This is different from the on-line registering process.
August 10th registration event we will be hosting our newest Raiders, the 6th graders, from 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Please use this link for 6th Grade Registration Sign-Up.
August 11th we will welcome our returning students
7th-grade students and families from 8:30 am-11:30 am
Please use this link for 7th Grade Registration Sign-Up.
8th-grade students and families - 1:00 pm-3:45 pm
Please use this link for 8th Grade Registration Sign-Up:
August 14th from 12:30 to 4:30 pm we will be hosting a makeup day (all grade levels).
Please use this link for Make-Up Registration Sign-Up.
For students who miss ALL Registration Dates:
Please have your child check in at the front office on the first day of school since they missed registration. Please note it will be busy and may take a little time to get everything needed. Our office will be open at 8:30am on Wednesday. School starts at 9:20am on Wednesdays. There is a scheduled make-up picture day on September 27th for students who didn't come to registration.
BMMS Beginnings - Student Orientation August 15th
Incoming 6th graders and new 7th and 8th graders (students that did not attend BMMS last year) please join the staff and students of BMMS on Tuesday, August 15th for our new student orientation – BMMS Beginnings, from 11:00am-1:00pm. See the attached flyer below for more details and the schedule of events.
Volunteers Needed for Registration
If you have time and are willing to volunteer a few hours, we could use your help during Registration. Click on this link for dates and times. Thank you for your consideration.
Construction
If you have passed by the school lately, you may have noticed that we are currently under construction that is impacting the front of the school. BMMS and SHES are currently receiving an upgrade in our parking lots which includes solar panels in these areas. This work will greatly impact traffic flow in the front of school as well as force us to make changes to the pickup and drop off routines for the school year. The work is scheduled to be completed in late September (barring any delays) and this will affect the daily pickup and drop off during that time.
Here are the immediate changes due to this construction:
Due to the reduced lane width, we will only be able to accommodate buses for drop off and pick up in front of the school. The front entrance will only allow for our school buses and personnel.
Additionally, after the construction is completed the parking lot will be strictly for school staff only.
Parking is limited and will only be available for our school staff.
There will be limited ADA parking available next to the MPR that will be available during construction.
During the upcoming events prior to school, please utilize street parking and/or follow and parking signage or staff when directing traffic.
EFBMMS (Foundation) Membership
EF Foundation Membership
Hello, I’m Lucien Dupont, this year's Foundation president. Welcome to Black Mountain Middle School! We’d love for you to be part of the Foundation this year. For more info check out our website: https://educationfoundationbmms.com/, or email me at efbmmspresident@gmail.com. Also If you love numbers, we are in need of a new treasurer, our previous one has graduated! :) We use Quickbooks Online and she has everything documented, and is willing to train! Thank you and welcome!PTSA 2023/24
PTSA is excited to welcome you back to a new school year! This year PTSA has new leadership. Brownyn Smith will be joining the community as the new PTSA President. She is currently establishing her team and will be working with BMMS to inquire about how to collaborate with the school to support our educators and students. We would like our team to support us in the best way we can. Please make sure to become part of the team and join the PTSA. To become a PTSA member please click on the link provided, PTSA memberships are completely online this year and are $15 per person.
https://jointotem.com/ca/san-diego/black-mountain-middle-school-ptsa
Thank you for your support.
First Day of School
About Us
Email: mcordeau@powayusd.com
Website: https://blackmountain.powayusd.com/
Location: 9353 Oviedo Street, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: 858-484-1300
Twitter: @BMMS_Raiders