BHMS Principal's Update 9/2/21
The Beginning of School
It's hard to believe that we are now in school and embarking on a school year with the hopes of a full in person school year and navigating the mandates and safety protocols to safely combat this pandemic. These last few days have been amazing...at times confusing...at times stressful, but in it's entirety it was wonderful. Having a full school of children back is really what keeps teachers going. Seeing the joy and the possibilities is great to see.
There are so many things to discuss in this newsletter. Many of the information is recurring, but a lot of it is not. Please read this thoroughly so you are aware of the happenings at BHMS. We want your children to love it here and the best way to do that is for your children to stay informed and get involved.
If ever you have questions relating to anything about Bunker Hill, please email or call.
Sincerely,
Mike D'Ostilio
In this Newsletter:
- Josten's Picture Day
- Mask Mandate
- Superintendent's Message
- Bulldog Spirit Wear Apparel
- Stocks Poundcakes
- Pat's Select Dine and Donate
- Upcoming Events
- Athletic Event Spectator Regulations
- Drama Club/Fall Play Information
- Dance Team
- Running Club
- Breakfast
- Code of Conduct and Locker Information
- September Tech Support/Device Distribution Letter
- PTO Information
- Signing Up for Remind Text Notifications
- Building Better Bulldogs Mission and Vision
New and Important Information
August 23- September 9...PTO Stocks Poundcake Fundraiser Sales
August 23-September 19...Bulldog Spiritwear Sales
September 1, 2021...School Begins
September 1-October 10...6th Grade Class Stocks Poundcake Fundraiser Sales
September 3 and 6, 2021...Labor Day Holiday...Schools Closed
September 8...Picture Day
September 8-10...3:30-5pm...Field Hockey Tryouts
September 9...3pm...Drama Club Meeting/Fall Play Auditions Meeting
September 13-17...STAR Testing Window for ELA
September 14-October 1...World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser Sales
September 14...6:30pm...Back to School Night (Virtual...More Information to Come)
September 20-24...STAR Testing Window for Math
September 23...8-11pm...Pat's Select Dine and Donate
September 24...3-5pm...6th grade Dance
September 30...3-5pm...7th/8th Grade PAWTY
October 8...First Day of Dance Team Practice
Keeping Up with What is Going on at the Hill!!!
Picture Day ... September 8, 2021 in Gym Classes
Mask Mandate in Effect
Purchase Bulldog Apparel Sale Ends 9/19/21
Stocks Poundcake Fundraiser
Stocks Fundraisers: 2 Delivery Dates (9/25 and 10/28)...See Ordering Info
New in 2021-22. Students will Carry and Display IDs
Students Should Pay Attention to the Bunker Hill Middle School Foot Traffic Pattern
Click Below to Download the Permission Slip for the 6th Grade Dance
Shoot For the Bulldog Bash
Message from Ms. Mallett, advisor/choreographer of the Dance Team.
Our 2021-22 Dance Team will begin rehearsals on Friday, October 8th at 3pm. All students who wish to participate will need to turn in physicals as this is a dance program and physicals will be required to join the team. For or more information or email kmallett@wtps.org. As we start the new school year, more information will be available about Dance Team to students and parents/guardians.
Thank you,
Ms. Mallett
Dance Team Advisor/Choreographer
Message from Ms. Braker, advisor of the running club
Looking ahead, running club will be Mondays and Wednesdays after school starting in mid-September. Make sure you get an updated physical in to the nurse as soon as possible so you don’t miss any runs. This year we plan to start with a time trial, similar to what you do in gym, so we can track progress. Miss Heston ran in college and will share some tips with us as well. If you have younger siblings or friends you think might want to join us, send them this email.
High school kids, we will still have our monthly Sunday runs at the park, we are aiming for the second or third Sunday of each month, but we’ll have to see how that works out. I will send out info as soon as we set some dates. We also plan on doing some fundraising so we can buy shirts for the team. Any artistic peeps out there, come up with a design. Maybe a running bulldog?
That’s all for now. Look for a second email next week with some race opportunities. Read, actual races, not the virtual ones.
Take care and happy running.
Questions about running club? Email Ms. Braker or Ms. Flaherty at
Building Better Bulldogs (3Bs) Mission and Vision
This pandemic has created so many questions and concerns for students that are well beyond academics. We are committed to providing a safe environment where students can express themselves as they question the ebb and flow of their world around them. Please see below our affirmations about Buidling Better Bulldogs and the people we as Bulldogs aim to be.
Bunker Hill Middle School: Home of the Bulldogs
Email: ddijohn@wtps.org
Website: https://www.wtps.org/bunkerhill
Location: 372 Pitman Downer Road, Sewell, NJ, USA
Phone: 856 881 7007
Facebook: facebook.com/OfficialBHMS
Twitter: @Official_BHMS