BHMS Principal's Update 7/27/22
Planning for Fall 2022
Keeping Up with What is Going on at the Hill!!!
Sending some information your way as we move to August. August is a time when schedules are worked on and finalized and staff begins to get acclimated to their new schedule. Many families are coming off vacation and looking for school supplies and such. We will continue to send updates throughout the summer. This newsletter is important to follow from BHMS. However, families should also be on the lookout for emails from the district as well.
Much of the information in this current newsletter is for 6th graders, but there is important info for athletics, summer reading, technology as well. As always, Dr. Muscelli and I can be reached at the school if you have any questions.
In this Newsletter:
New and Important Information
- 5th to 6th Grade Transition
- 6th Grade Transition Camp/Remind Information
- Tech Information
- Summer Reading
- Fall Sports
Recurring Information:
- Department of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging-Month in Review
- Notes from the Counseling Office
- COVID-19 Updates
- Ways to Support BHMS (National School Folders)
- What it Means to Be a Bulldog
- Building Better Bulldogs Mission and Vision
- PTO Information
- Signing Up for Remind Text Notifications, Facebook, and Twitter
New and Important Information
July 2022...Fall 2022 Sports Physicals Due
July 25-Aug 4, 2022...Summer Orchestra Workshop: Orchestra Workshop
August 5, 2022...Registration Deadline for 6th Grade Orientation
August 8-11, 2022...Summer Orchestra Workshop: Beginning Orchestra Workshop
August 16 and 17, 2022...9:30-12:30 pm...6th Grade Transition Camp
*Please note new times than previously advertised
August 25, 2022 9:30-11...New Student Orientation (7th and 8th Graders New to Bunker Hill Only)
August 25 and/or 29, 2022...4-6pm...6th Grade Locker Move in Day
September 1, 2022...First Day of School
September 2, 2022...School Closed...Labor Day
6th Grade Information
August 16 and 17 is 6th Grade Orientation
On this day, students will learn all about being a Bulldog, navigating the halls, and how to open a locker. Students will get their schedules via PowerSchool later in August.
Since some of you have indicated you will be taking the bus. We are going by that count you provided us to ensure transportation. Please see the image below. Buses will pick students at Whitman Elementary, Birches Elementary, or Woodmont Office.
August 25 and/or 29 from 4-6pm is 6th Grade Locker Move-in Day
6th Grade Families Entering BHMS in the Fall of 2022 - Sign Up for Text Reminds
Consider Your School Supplies
Middle School Athletics (Field Hockey, Wrestling, Basketball)
On the Athletics Page....
- A student cannot try out or practice for any sport without a verified athletic physical.
- Physicals must be in at least 3-4 weeks prior to the first practice. It takes at least 3 weeks to review. The nurse has to verify the form, then send it to the district doctor who reviews the form. Sometimes the doctor does not endorse the physical and asks the nurse to go back to the families for more information. This could be a long process.
- Please shoot for end of July/early August to get your physicals in
Summer Reading Information...All Grades
The Beginning Orchestra Workshop
The Beginning Orchestra Workshop will run Monday to Thursday between the hours of 9 am to 10:30 am from August 8 to August 11. It is for beginner students looking to reinforce their playing skills, rhythm, and note reading. This workshop camp is for students looking to brush up on their skills in grades 4 thru 6.
For more details, visit my educational page at: https://www.markprzybylowski.com/beginningorchestra/
Registration
These workshop camps are being run through the Washington Township Parks and Rec.
Fliers and registration forms are attached to this email and have been sent home with students.
Registration is now open!
Jump on this awesome chance to keep your skills fresh and get ready for the fall time!
If you have questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Questions can be sent to me at mprzybylowski@wtps.org.
Recurring Topics
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