October Newsletter 2021
Bluffs Middle School
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Email: bms@sbps.net
Website: www.sbps.net/bms
Location: 27 East 23rd Street, Scottsbluff, NE, USA
Phone: 308-635-6270
Twitter: @BMSCATS
Principal Message
Chromebook cases and stylus pens are still back-ordered. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We hope to have these items by mid-November.
Parent Portal on Infinite Campus is a great way to stay informed about your student's academic status. If you need assistance with your account, please contact us. Please make sure we have current and accurate emergency contact information on file for your student. If changes need to be made, please contact us at 308-635-6270.
We will have our Collective Advisory Team (CAT) meeting on Wednesday, October 20th at 3:30 PM. If you would like to participate, please email Mrs. Mason at jmason@sbps.net. A zoom link will be provided prior to our meeting. Please join us. Your involvement is welcomed and encouraged.
Thank you for a great start to our school year. Your support is always greatly appreciated. Do not hesitate to contact us with questions or concerns that may arise.
WEB Leaders
Social Studies
JROTC
Parent Teacher Conferences October 27 and 28
- Wednesday, October 27, 8:00 AM- 8:00 PM (IN PERSON)
- Thursday, October 28, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM (VIRTUALLY)
Parents will be able to schedule conferences beginning October 18th using the online scheduler, PTC Wizard. More information and a tutorial video from Erin Shaddick will follow soon.
The first quarter of school ends on October 21. Due to time constraints, report cards will not be mailed home before Parent-Teacher Conferences. Instead, you can access your student's report card through Infinite Campus. If you do not have an Infinite Campus Parent Account, don't hesitate to contact our main office for assistance. Attached you will find a tutorial video to access the first quarter report card.
Upcoming Dates
October 7- Choir Concert 6:00 PM at BMS
October 14-Jazz Band Concert 6:00 PM at BMS
October 16-Old West Weekend (7 and 8 grade Band)
October 20- CAT Meeting 4:15 PM (via ZOOM)
October 21-Professional Development Day (No school for students)
October 22-Professional Development Day (No school for students)
October 26-Orchestra Concert 6:00 PM at BMS
October 27-Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00 AM-8:00 PM (IN PERSON)
October 28-Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00 AM-8:00 PM (VIRTUAL)
October 29-No School for students and staff
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
Our annual Krispy Kreme fundraiser is fast approaching! Packets, which include order forms
and information, will be sent home with students on Friday, October 15th. All order
forms and money will need to be turned in on or before Wednesday, November 3rd. Those that
ordered doughnuts will be able to pick up donuts on Saturday, November 3th from 7am to 10 am
through the west activities door at BMS. Parents, please encourage your child to participate in our school fundraiser because the funds that we raise go back to our students through field trips, enrichment activities, incentive awards, and more. If you would have any questions about the Krispy Kreme sales, please feel free to contact Dave Griess at dgriess@sbps.net.
National Junior Honor Society
Emergency Response Simulation
Community Wide Emergency Response Simulation to take place Monday, October 18th.
On Monday, October 18, Scottsbluff Public Schools, Gering Public Schools and Educational Service Unit #13 will conduct a joint emergency response simulation. Emergency response personnel will coordinate activities at each school. Students and parents will be given advance notice that the activity is occurring and is only a simulation – not a real event.
Emergency responders who will be coordinating the exercise include members of the Scottsbluff Police Department, Gering Police Department, Scottsbluff County Sheriff’s Office; Scottsbluff Fire Department, Gering Fire Department, Nebraska State Patrol, Region 22 Emergency Management and 911 Communications. James Todd, SBPS Director of Safety and Security will be overseeing the simulation. The simulation incorporates advice from each of these agencies to help all schools improve response protocols and enhance security practices.
Emergency readiness in schools includes four key areas: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. This planning drives the schools’ efforts to ensure a high-quality school emergency operations plan.
The exercise is intended to operationalize the procedures detailed in SBPS’ “Emergency Operations Plan” which follows guidelines from the National and State Emergency Management Systems, the US Department of Homeland Security, the FEMA Incident Command System, the “I Love You Guys Foundation,” and the Nebraska Department of Education School Safety Center