BWMS Parent Update
10/30/2020
Welcoming November
BWMS Community,
It was another great week at BWMS. I loved seeing so many different types of learning activities going on which support content mastery as well as collaboration. From roller coasters made from straws to interactive discussions, or video construction and technology integration. These engaging activities bring learning to life and help transfer that content into long-term memory. We strive the 4 Cs (Communication, Collaboration, Creativity and Critical Thinking) plus one more C - Content while having fun and being safe.
Have a great weekend and don't forget to fall back,
~Mr. Josh Frame
Important Updates
- Please encourage your student to bring a refillable water bottle to school each day.
- Fall back is Sunday 11/1/20. Everyone welcomes an extra hour of sleep.
- All students can submit a design for the Yearbook Cover Art Design Contest by November 2nd.
- Picture retake day is Wednesday 11/4/20. Students will be called down according to their last name.
- Winter Sports Pictures will be on Thursday 11/12/20.
- 2nd Quarter Grade Update Day is Friday 11/13/20.
- 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
Congrats to our Lady Eagle CC team on their 2nd place finish at the State meet... AMAZING!!!
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.
- Please find the VLP Attendance Update which includes more details specific to attendance procedures and guidelines for our VLP students.
- If your VLP student is required to miss school due to an illness or a Doctor's note, please be timeline in submitting your excusal notes to the office. The sooner we have the information, the more align our attendance letters and information will be in PowerSchool. Thank you for your assistance in this area.
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
2 BWMS Yearbook Cover Contest ends
4 Picture ReTake Day
12 Winter Sports Pictures
13 Grade Update Day
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! 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 Beware of the Benadryl Challenge
- Know! Six R’s for Less Stress Homeschooling
- Know! July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
- 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