Berea-Midpark Middle School
Weekly Newsletter (December 9, 2018)
Clubs
Cuber’s Club will meet on Tuesday, December 11th from 3:00-3:45 in room 163.
Model UN will meet on Monday, December 10th from 3:00-4:00 PM in the Library.
Bridge Club will meet on Thursday, December 13th from 3:00-4:15 PM in the Library.
Washington D.C. trip
Each year thousands of students travel to Washington, D.C and visit Arlington National Cemetery to witness the Changing of the Guard at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. For many this event is the highlight of the entire trip. BMMS and BMHS has the distinct honor of nominating six students (4 participants and 2 alternates) travelling to Washington, D.C. to represent our district while laying a wreath on the tomb. The four participating students will earn the unique opportunity of interacting directly with the guards and taking part in the ceremony.
Interested students will be required to complete an essay detailing why they want to participate, what it would mean to them, and any personal interpretations of the patriotism, symbolism, and honor attached to this memorial ceremony. All submissions will be read by Berea City School staff members and the winners will be announced at the Roommate Meeting on Friday, February 15th. Students participating in this essay contest should also be aware that grades, behavior in school, and other factors may be used to determine the winners.
We strongly encourage traveling students to take part in this “absolute once in a lifetime” opportunity and welcome any questions. This year’s trip to Washington, D.C is going to be amazing and this ceremony will be something that will be remembered for the rest of our students’ lives. Essay applications can be found outside Mr.Andrews’ room,165, or on the Google Trip site. Please submit this essay to Mr. Andrews by no later than Friday, December 21st to be considered.
PTA
- Help us recognize an Outstanding Educator at BMMS! Please nominate someone at BMMS that you feel is outstanding by December 21st. Email pta.bmms@gmail.com with the nominee's name, grade, subject, and why you believe they should be selected. Voting will take place at our PTA meeting on January 8th. All are welcome to attend and vote! The person selected will be recognized at the PTA Council Founders' Day celebration in February.
- ONE WEEK LEFT: PTA Council is sponsoring a Warm Hugs campaign again to collect needed items for the boys and girls at Snow School. BMMS PTA is asking students to please donate journals (no spiral bound notebooks please) and flashlights and can be dropped off in the collection box in the main office by December 14. For more information about Snow School visit https://bit.ly/2QHrjyq
- No PTA meeting in December! The next meeting is January 8th at 7pm in the BMMS Library.
Team 6B Trailblazers of the Week
Congratulations to this Week’s Trailblazers of the Week: Ava Burlison and AJ Snyder! Keep being awesome!
Travel Opportunities
BCSD offers trips, which are not connected to specific classes, for HS students. MS students may sign up early for savings benefits. Click the link button below to read more.
Once you sign up, you lock the price, which increased $50-$100 every 6 months.
If you sign up 2-years in advance, you get a $200 discount from most of the companies (see website). This makes monthly payments much more attainable. There are also a variety of fundraising options available.
If you need to cancel, each company has a refund schedule and added insurance options.
- 2019: China and Biomedical Europe are still taking travelers. Deadline of December 2018. No discounts at this point.
- 2020: Peru, Paris/London/Rome, and Sustainable living/Germany are open for enrollment. Discounts of $200 by December 31. 2018 enrollment.
- 2021: Ecology Galapagos Island, S. Germany/Austria/Switzerland, Mexico Service (2-years of Spanish required) are open for enrollment. Discounts of $200 by December 31, 2019 enrollment for Germany only. Help us know you plan to travel, by signing up early, and locking in your price!
Contact dlyon@bereaschools.org or the chaperone listed.
Junior Girl Scout Troop 70507 Donation Collection
Junior Girl Scout Troop 70507, with several 5th grade girls from BMMS, are collecting winter gloves and canned food donations to provide to Audrey's Outreach. If you can help to spread holiday cheer, please drop-off your donations to the offices by December 14th. Any questions, please contact Jen Speck (JenLSpeck@yahoo.com).
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Website: www.berea.k12.oh.us
Location: 7000 Paula Drive, Middleburg Heights, OH, USA
Phone: 216-676-0913
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