News From the BSMS Nest
October 29, 2021
Principal's Message
In the Spring of 2018, the Bermudian Springs School District strengthened its commitment to providing a safe learning environment for all students and staff. Since the 2019-2020 school year, Bermudian Springs Middle School students have learned about ALICE through assemblies and classroom conversations. ALICE protocols focus on an active intruder event, preparing students for what to expect and how to react. Best practices to implement ALICE protocols in schools include the involvement of students in the training. Although we are unable to hold assemblies in the traditional sense this year, will continue educating our students on ALICE protocols. In the next week, discussions with students on strategies and options available if an intruder situation occurs have begun. We encourage parents to have discussions at home with students to reinforce that there are options beyond traditional lockdown in an intruder situation. ALICE promotes making an informed decisions based on the information at hand, providing various options with the main goal of evacuating if possible. During the week of November 1st, all students will practice the ALICE protocols and be involved in follow up discussions regarding what other options they could have utilized. We will continue practicing elements of the ALICE drill throughout the school year.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
Mrs. Shelley
Report Cards
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Resources classes participated in a pumpkin decorating contest during Spirit Week. Students were so creative in developing themes and ideas for their pumpkins. Check out the winning Resources below. Students were given a treat on Friday for all of their efforts.
Winners
1st place- Garfield- Mrs. T. Smith
2nd place- Oscar the Grouch- Mr. Murphy
3rd Place- Angry Bird- Mrs M. Miller
1st Place: Garfield
2nd Place: Oscar the Grouch
3rd Place: Angry Birds
Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences
We look forward to meeting with parents/guardians in order to best support all of our students!
Nurse's Updates
Say “BOO” to the Flu! – The Centers for Disease Control advises everyone 6 months of age and older to get their flu shot. Talk to your health care provider today. Stores such as Target, CVS and Urgent Care Centers have Flu Shots available for walk-in.
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month – Know your personal and familial risk factors. Talk to your health care provider about your concerns, symptoms such as increased thirst and urination, risk factors and take precautions to help prevent and manage diabetes. Follow this link for more information: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/community-health-outreach/national-diabetes-month
Please respect others and keep all sick children home from school. Children with fever greater than 100.5°F, vomiting and/or diarrhea should stay home for at least 24 hours after administration of Tylenol/acetaminophen and/or Advil/ibuprofen and symptom-free for 24 hours.
It is Allergy & Asthma season. Monitor all symptoms closely and follow your health care provider’s advice. If your child has asthma, it is extremely important to keep an inhaler at school; please contact the School Nurse for a form for the use of an asthma inhaler at school.
Make the time and effort to eat nutritious foods, getting daily exercise and at least 8 hours of sleep each night as it is necessary for a strong body and mind.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.
Smiles,
Julie Nelson, RN, BSN, CEN, CSN
Middle School Nurse
717-528-4113, ext. 3740
SPORTS
Sports Roundup
Our fall sports season is gearing up! Athletes and coaches have been practicing hard in order to prepare for upcoming competitions. We wish all teams good luck this season!
View this link to get your October Sports Schedules.
Winter Sports
Click this link below for contact information on coaches.
Open Court Tennis
Middle School Tennis Open Court will be held on Mondays from 3 to 4:30pm.
Students can go to the office to pick up a sign-up form. You will need to get it filled out before you can come.
5TH GRADE NEWS
Iron Chef in the Classroom
7th GRADE NEWS
Ancient History with Mrs. Weaver and Mrs. Gilliam
The classes used virtual reality to tour around the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. The students had to summarize their findings. They also enjoyed learning to fold paper pyramids using a short video. They were learning about the mummification process and the afterlife.
Mrs. Smith and Ms. Caruso's Science Classes
7th grade students in Mrs. Smith's & Ms. Caruso's classes took time to research four different scientific careers of their choice. Once research was completed, students illustrated their four scientists in action!
One thing students learned through this project is that not all scientists work in labs!
8th Grade News
Mrs. Miller's Pre Algebra and Algebra classes
It was awesome to see students working so hard to show they were prepared for the test, but even more awesome to see how they supported and encouraged not only their teammates, but players on the opposing team!
Silent Slapper
Students in Mrs. Neil’s classes review their knowledge of our short story “The Amigos Brothers” by playing Silent Slapper. Students were split into two teams and worked as quietly as possible to find the answers in the story before having to run up and “slap” the correct answer on the table.
Let’s just say it wasn’t as “silent” as I would’ve hoped, but it was still fun! :)
Escape Room!
Ms. Tarr - Art
Cory Guise 8th Grade
Samantha Boyer 7th Grade
Alexis Forsythe 7th Grade
Mr. Morning
A link was created for the 5th grade animations: Check them out!
https://sites.google.com/bermudian.org/mrmorningssteamclass/home
News from the Band Room
Mrs. Shanna Danielson
Bermudian Springs ES/MS Band
LIFETOUCH PICTURES
Picture retakes are scheduled for Monday, Nov. 1st. Please return the original pictures if you are having your picture retaken.
PTO NEWS
Get involved!
Did you always want to be a part of the glamorous BSMS PTO? Here's your chance! Check out the sign up sheet to help in the book fair and/or bring a treat for the teachers. Have you been hoping for an opportunity to get more involved with the Middle School PTO? Contact one of our Board members and we will find a spot for you!
https://www.timetosignup.com/bsmsvolunteers/view/1263820
Have you seen the fun Pura Vida bracelets in our school colors? These are great gifts, or just wear them yourselves. We have them available for $8 in the office.
The next PTO meeting is Monday 11/01 in the PTO Room at 6:30.
We will not be holding a PTO meeting in December.
Fundraiser- Cakes and Pies-YUM!
Giant Gift Cards
Flocking?
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
November 4th; 1-6:30
November 5th; 1-3:00.
Upcoming Events
10/29 - 2 hr early dismissal
10/29-11/8/21 - Scholastic Book Fair
11/1 - Fall Picture Retakes
11/1 - PTO Mtg in PTO Rm- 6:30pm
11/3- Report Cards posted
11/4- 2 hr early dismissal
11/5- No school for students
11/4-5- Fall Conferences
11/7- Daylight Savings
CAMPUS LIFE
The November 2nd Club's theme is Friendship. For more information, text Perry Motter at 443-340-5954 or e-mail perry@masondixonyfc.org
School Bus Safety Poster Contest!
HELP PROMOTE SCHOOL BUS SAFETY!
It’s time for the 2022 National School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest and PennDOT needs your help to spread the word. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about school bus safety while promoting it to others.
Details for entering thiscontest are found at the following link:
Happenings at Trone Memorial Library
Wimpy Kid drive thru
Click on the link below for further details.
https://www.midtownscholar.com/calendar/2021/11/5/big-shot-drive-thru-tour-with-jeff-kinney
Technology Help
Attendance Excuses / Educational Trips
A reminder that a written excuse is required for all tardies and absences. Upon returning to school after an absence, students must report to the office with written documentation signed by their parent or guardian. All written excuses must be provided within five school days of the absence.
Please feel free to complete this form if your child will be absent, tardy, or a scheduled early dismissal. Google Form for Absences. A paper excuse will not be needed in the office if this form is electronically submitted.
Absences will be marked as unexcused until an excuse is provided. Excessive unexcused absences can result in truancy situations and/or fines.
For an early dismissal, please notify the office that you have arrived by using the intercom in the vestibule. A staff member will escort your child to meet you.
Family Educational Trips
All trips must have prior approval in writing.
Please request a family trip form from the office, complete it, and return to the office for pre-approval by the building principal no later than a full week prior to the trip. Neglecting to gain prior approval for the educational trip will result in the recording of unexcused absences for those days absent from school. Requests for educational trips for PSSA testing dates will not be excused.
**The maximum number of days allowed to accumulate for educational trips is 10 days per school-year.
Principal's Contact
Mrs. Jennifer Shelley (jshelley@bermudian.org) (ext. 3710)
Mr. Mark Herb (mherb@bermudian.org) (ext. 3711)
School Counselor
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Email: jshelley@bermudian.org
Website: https://www.bermudian.org/Domain/9
Location: 7335 Carlisle Pike, York Springs, PA, USA
Phone: 717-528-5137
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