Panther Tails
A Newsletter from Bel Air Middle School - August 9, 2023
SO Much Information! What do we do?
Please know that we are here to help you and if you have any questions you can always give us a call. The school Office phone number is 410-638-4140.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION : Click on the "2023-2024 Back To School Checklist" below to go to the HCPS Back to School Checklist
- fill out required forms and documents
- apply for meal benefits
- purchase device protection for your child's school issued device
- find your school bus route information
- locate the parent handbook and calendar
- find links to other important information
As always, if you have difficulty navigating or locating any of the information you need, please do not hesitate to contact the school at 410-638-4140.
6th Grade Parents - Panther Prep Virtual Live Event for Parents
This virtual LIVE event is to help you transition to middle school and address any of the questions you may currently have. We will have several presentations for parents to view throughout this event. Some of the topics that will be addressed include strategies to assist with student success, discussion of current issues facing students in an educational setting, techniques for a stress-free transition to middle school, and math placement and sequencing in middle school. The live event will be recorded for any parents who are unable to attend. Click the image below to link to the event on August 17th.
Open House and Back To School Night Dates
Open House for all BAMS students will be held on August 24 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.. Open House is a chance for students to see their schedules, walk the building and say hello to teachers and staff.
Back to School Night programs for parents will be held on the following evenings:
6th Grade – September 12 from 6-8 p.m.
7th and 8th Grade – September 14 from 6 – 8 p.m.
Phys. Ed. Uniforms
7th Grade Parents - Regarding Vaccinations Needed Prior to Grade 7
Dear Parent or Guardian,
Maryland immunization requirements will impact your student in the school year 2023-2024.
· All students entering 7th grade must have had one Tdap vaccination and one
Meningococcal vaccination.
You should work with your child’s doctor to get his/her immunization record documenting these vaccines or receive the required vaccinations if needed. Please email, fax, or mail a copy of your child's updated immunization record documenting the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines.
According to Maryland School Immunization Regulations (COMAR 10.06.04), to be allowed in school, students must be immunized according to the Maryland Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule. A child has up to 20 days from the start of school to show proof of vaccinations. Your child may not be allowed in school without these vaccinations.
If you have questions about immunizations that are required for school, please call your child’s health care provider or the school nurse. If you have recently provided new immunization documentation to your school nurse, kindly disregard this letter.
Sincerely,
Mary Nasuta, RN, MS, NCSN
Supervisor of Health Services
You can reach the School Nurse at BAMS at 410-638-4140