Barrington Middle School

Welcome,

Ласкаво просимо, bienvenido, benvenuto, 欢迎, Bem-vindo, स्वागत, வரவேற்பு, 

Hoş geldin, welkom, Witamy, 

добро пожаловать, maligayang pagdating, 

خوش آمدید, Bi xêr hatî, স্বাগত, καλως ΗΡΘΑΤΕ, ಸ್ವಾಗತ

Üdvözöljük, Willkom,いらっしゃいませ

歡迎, fáilte

स्वागत छ

  , مرحباً

To BMS! 

This year, we would like to celebrate and recognize the various languages spoken at Barrington Middle School. If you would like to include the language spoken in your home, please complete the following link. 

Let’s Celebrate the Languages Spoken at BMS

Important Dates:

• 6th-7th Grade Sports Night- Friday, October 13, 2023 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• 8th Grade Sports Night - November (date to be determined)

• Unity Day-October 18 - Wear Orange and Unite in Kindness, Unity and Inclusion

• No School (Teachers’ Professional Dev Day) - Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Stay Connected with BMS:

• Barringtonmiddle.org

• BMS Morning TV Show

• BMS Daily Announcements 2023 - 2024

• BMS Club/Activities Schedule 2023 - 2024

• BMS Student Handbook 2023 - 2024.

• @bms_ri

• #bmsshines

~ BMS Current and Relevant News ~

Sports Night Information: 

Our first sports night of the year is scheduled for Friday, October 13, 2023 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm for 6th and 7th grade BMS students only. (note: 8th graders will have their first sports night in November- Date TBD)

Sports Nights: 

We are excited to inform you that BMS will continue our longstanding tradition of hosting Sports Tights for our BMS students. Please see the helpful hints below. Looking forward to a fun evening! 

What are Sports Nights?

• Sports Nights are opportunities for students to socialize outside of school hours. 

• A DJ provides music in the student union and the large gymnasium is open for basketball and other games. In addition, we will have board games, organized games, and quiet areas for students to play and relax. Proceeds from ticket sales and snack sales go to the student council and clubs/clusters that are hosting the event. 

• Sports Nights are chaperoned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, Teachers, and Staff.

What are Sportsnights Procedures/Expectations: 

• Only BMS students may attend.

• Students need to be present all day during the day of a Sports Night to attend.

• Tickets are $5 at the door. It is helpful for students to have exact change. 

• Students may bring additional money for snacks.  

• Drop off: Front loop or side parking lot; not before 6:50pm.

• Pick up: Students are dismissed at 9:00pm. Parents may pick up in the front loop or side of the building. 

• Cell phone rules: No cell phone use in Sports Night. If students need to make a call, please have your child see one of the chaperones. 

• If for some reason a student needs to leave early, the student may only be picked up by his/her family member. Students will not be able to go home early from a Sportsnight with another parent. 

Sports Night Accommodations: 

At BMS we work hard to create an inclusive environment. If your 6th or 7th-grade child is in need of special accommodations for them to be successful at Sports Night, we encourage you to fill this form out prior to Friday afternoon. Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Anderson  if you have any questions. 

BMS Sports Night Accommodations 2023 - 2024

Yearbook Ordering Form: 

Linked below you will find the 2023 - 2024 Yearbook Ordering Form. 

2023 - 2024 Yearbook Ordering Form 

(Note: Order date by 5/15/2024. We are unable to accept any orders after 5/15/2024) 

Calling 8th Graders!  Baby pictures for yearbook:

It’s a tradition at BMS to include baby/toddler pictures in the BMS yearbook during their 8th grade year.

Please complete the following form and upload your child's baby photo directly through this form.To avoid confusion, please ensure only one photo is uploaded per student.

PLEASE NOTE: You need to be signed into your or your child's gmail account. If not, you will not be able to upload the photo.

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2023  

Please contact Mr. Kearns (kearnsb@barringtonschools.org) in room 2221 if you have any questions. Thanks!

BMS Unity Day Greeters:

On Wednesday, October 18, BMS, as well as schools throughout Barrington, will be celebrating Unity Day. Unity Day is a day for our community to wear orange and unite in kindness, acceptance and inclusion.  We are looking for student volunteers who  can greet our faculty, staff and student body as they arrive at school.  We are hoping our volunteers will come decked out in orange and are invited to make signs to display as well.  If your child would be available to be dropped off at BMS at 8:10 am on October 18, we would be grateful for their time, energy and spirit.

Sign up here!

Date: 10/18/2023 (Wed.)

Time: 8:10am - 8:40am EDT

Location: Barrington Middle School

BMS Counseling Corner Newsletter Fall, 2023

~ BMS Activity Corner ~

BMS Fall Tennis:

BMS Fall tennis is continuing for one more week. All abilities and grade levels may sign up for any day (but please limit your student's sign up to one day per week).  There will be six weeks of tennis total (this is the sign-up for week 6) and each week will focus on a different set of skills culminating in some games between classmates. There is no cost to participate! There will be a new sign-up link in the Connected Newsletter each week so keep an eye out for that. You must sign-up each week if you are interested. Thank you to everyone who has participated! I hope to see you again in the Spring. Please reach out to Riley Spillane (spillaner@barringtonschools.org) with any questions.

BMS Unified Theater Signups:

BMS Unified Theater is back! Calling all actors, singers, dancers, and tech people! BMS Unified Theater is back for another year of inclusion, performing, and growing together! Join us for our Unified Theater Launch Party on Thursday, October 12 from 3:15 to 4:10 in room 1213! Please see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 1213 for more information! Sign-ups begin October 5th after school!  Click here to sign up!

~ BMS Spotlight on Learning ~

This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mark Aubin. Mark Aubin saw that a student's bike tires were low. He arrived early to school and was already on his way into the building when he noticed the student walking his bike. He immediately approached the student and then returned to his truck. Mr. Aubin proceeded to get an air compressor from his truck and pumped up both of the bikes tires. Then he returned it to his truck and walked happily into the building to begin his day. Thank you Mr. Aubin for going above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students! (Nominated by a member of our BMS Learning Community) 

This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Jeff Blanchet. Mr. Blanchet is a very kind teacher and always makes an effort to help any student. He is also funny and makes learning fun. (Nominated by a BMS Student)

This week, we want to shine our BMS Spotlight on our commander-in-chief Andrew Anderson. As a leader in our learning community, we want to express appreciation and gratitude for being a leader who takes the time to listen to BMS employees and maintain a growth mindset by allowing opportunities to expand a creative and excellent environment at BMS. Your dedication, enthusiasm, and professionalism you bring to the BMS community are admirable! (Nominated by our Guidance Counselors & Student Assistant Counselor)

Do you know of a BMS Faculty/Staff/Student member that is shining bright? If you do, please complete the form below and we can include the nomination in an upcoming newsletter. 

BMS Spotlight Nomination 

BMS Procedures

• Dropoff/Pick Up Process - If you choose to drop-off and pick-up your student from BMS, please see this map for directions.  Bus Eligibility Guidelines

• Early Dismissal:  Handwritten notes brought to the office before homeroom or emails to bmsattendance@barringtonschools.org are needed every time you need to dismiss your student prior to the end of school.  Middle School level students are not allowed to bike home early, even with permission by note.  ID and a physical presence is required to dismiss your student early. Please note that the last early dismissal of the day is at 2:45 pm.  Please click here for full details about dismissing your student early from school.

• Daily Announcements:  Click this link daily to find out important information about upcoming clubs, sports, enrichment activities and more!

BMS Pride: 

This year, each week we would like to invite all of our students to join BMS Faculty/Staff in showing BMS pride and school spirit by the following: 

• Motivational Message Monday- We encourage you to wear your favorite motivational message proudly! 

• Wednesday College and Career Day- Faculty/staff and students are encouraged to wear their favorite university colors/names and/or support different careers, trades, and occupations. 

• Thursday Cluster Color Day: Faculty/staff and Students are encouraged to proudly wear their cluster colors. 

• Friday School Color Day (Formally known as Blue and Gold Day)- Faculty/staff and students are encouraged to wear blue and gold on Fridays to show our school pride. 

~ Community News ~

Town of Barrington Flu Clinics:

Barrington will be hosting community flu clinics on October 17th and November 2nd. Please see this flier for additional information or to register.

Barrington Lions Club Peace Poster Contest:

For over three decades, Lions clubs around the globe have been sponsoring a very special art contest in schools and youth groups. Creating peace posters gives children everywhere the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity, bringing peace to the world one child at a time.  Please click here for the informational poster and rules.  Submissions due by October 27, 2023.

Barrington Public Library Happenings:

• Spooky Story Contest!  Cash prizes!  Click here for the flier.

• Teen Test Kitchen:  Halloween Edition!  Tuesday, October 16, 2023 at 6:30 pm  Please register.

• Open Mic Night!  Sing, recite, play an instrument, do standup, etc.  Meets every second Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Sowams School Octoberfest:

Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Carnival, Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting, Games, Cake Walk, Spooky Hayride, Bounce House, Prizes, Basket Raffle, Silent Auction