Glover's Gazette
April 4, 2024
Spring Break/District Recess: April 8- April 12
We are a day away from the most well-deserved cleansing breath of the year!! Spring is definitely in the air, and we have so much to be thankful for as we prepare for the next 9 days of rest. So, remember that this is the perfect time to spend time with our loved one, and more than anything else, refresh your mind, body, and soul for the remainder of the school year. One note, please make sure that we are checking the boxes for all of the end of the year activities and expectations that we all need to fulfill. The time after break notoriously goes by extremely fast.
Have a great break and enjoy the wonderful San Diego weather, while it is here.
School Librarians Day - April 4th
On April 4th each year, National School Librarian Day recognizes the professionals who keep the school library in working order. We are privileged to have two wonderful Educator Librarians at BMMS. A huge thank you to Barbara Chappell-Brown and Jenifer Simmons for the wonderfully positive impact that they have made to our community.
Aspire Middle School Network - Student Survey
Next week during homeroom, we will be asking each class of students to complete a student survey for the Aspire Middle School Network. This should be a short survey that will re-assessing our students’ feelings about belonging on BMMS’s campus. You will receive a slideshow and additional information next from the Homeroom Committee to assist you in administering the survey to the students. Please have students enter their school student ID when prompted during the survey. (The same ID they use when getting their meals at school.) Example: A student would log in using the student ID, 124724
For you reference, the following are links to the survey:
Qualtrics: https://sdcoe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a46eNOGlOytTx7U
Bitly: https://bit.ly/aspire_2324
Library Closed for Poetry Slam
Hello All,
We are getting ready for the upcoming Poetry Slam on Wednesday, April 24th during both lunches and after school for one hour. Please note that the library will be closed that day for students unless they are participating in the Poetry Slam.
We will have limited seating for visitors.
We want this to be a safe activity for all poetry participants.
Thanks!
Barbara & Jenifer
Black Mountain AVID ReValidation Celebration
It was an exciting morning for our AVID ReValidation celebration on Wednesday. I was so proud to be a part of the wonderful acknowledgement and honor. The words that were shared by the AVID Center were so affirming of the passion and dedication that you all pour into our students each day.
The highlight for me was the AVID students sharing their one-word descriptions of their experiences as part of the BMMS AVID program. To have our students bravely declare their thoughts in front of all of their teachers again affirms that quality work we are accomplishing in the development of young humans. And of course, the best part of the day was to give a final toast with everyone with the celebratory donuts provided by our wonderful AVID Leadership Team.
Thank you to everyone who participated in making this day a reality.
Testing Week
CAASPP testing is right around the corner. Starting with Science testing on Thursday 5/9 and Friday 5/10. Our ELA and Math tests start the following week with half days on Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. Wednesday will be a typical late start and 2:45 release day. See attached schedule below.
Week at a Glance - 4/15-4/19
ACT Calendar - April
April Calendar
- Autism Acceptance Month
- Month of the Military Child
- National Arab Heritage Month
- National Poetry Month
- National Volunteer Month
- School Library Month
04.04 - Orchestra 2&3 Festival @PCPA
04.04 - School Librarians Day
04.04 - ASES Soccer Game, 4:15pm
04.06 - Lailat Al-Qadr
04.08 - 04-12 - District Recess/Spring Break
04.09 - Ramadan Ends
04.10 - Eid al-Fitr
04.13 - Songkran Festival/Thai New Year
04.16 - ASES Wrestling Match, 4:15pm
04.18 - ASES Soccer Game
04.18 - PUSD BOE Meeting, 6pm
04.19 - End of 3rd Trimester Progress/Semester 2 12-week Progress
04.22 - ASB Event during lunch, bring a mug, plant a succulent
04.22 - Earth Day
04.22 - Passover/Pesach
04.23 - School Bus Drivers Day
04.23 - ASES Soccer Game, 4:15pm @ MBMS
04.23 - ASES Wrestling Match
04.24 - Poetry Slam
04.24 - Administrative Professionals Day
04.24 - Theravada New Year
04.26 - 3rd Trimester Progress/Sem 2 12-week progress reports
04.26 - ASB Dance, 7pm-8:30pm
04.29 - School Nutrition Employee Week
04.30 - ASES Soccer game, 4:15 @ TPMS
04.30 - ASES Wrestling Match, 4:15pm @ BHMS
*subject to change