Barrington Middle School
BMS Connected Learning Newsletter: Week of 10.29.2023
The BMS Learning Community is Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Excel!
Mission
Barrington Middle School’s Mission is to empower all students to excel in character, citizenship, collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking, so that they may positively impact the future.
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Welcome, Ласкаво просимо, ברוך הבא 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 Ⲛⲟϥⲣⲓ , 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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BMS Food Drive: The Food Drive for Tap-In is happening!! This will be a competition between the grades from 10/23 - 11/2
The grade with the most donations will get a prize. Donation boxes are in classrooms. Help us make a difference to those in need. | ||||||||||||||||||
8th Grade DC Field Trip Family Meeting: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 6:00 pm there will be an Information Meeting regarding the annual 8th grade field trip to Washington, D.C. The meeting is for parents and students and will be held in the Middle School Auditorium. | ||||||||||||||||||
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November 1: All Saints’ Day (Roman Catholic) All Saints’ Day on November 1 is holy in the Western Christian tradition, celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church, the Methodist Church, the Lutheran Church, and more. It is designed to show honor and reverence to saints both canonized and unknown, and in some faiths also to give thanks to those who have guided others to Christ, like a friend or relative. Around the world, there are many traditions woven into All Saints’ Day, from the laying of flowers on graves on November 1 to the Mexican Day of the Dead — which honors children who have passed on, on the holiday’s first day — not to mention Halloween in the U.S. and Canada, a celebration that originally was in large part linked to All Saints’ Day Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated November 2. On this day, it is believed that the souls of the dead return to visit their living family members. Many people celebrate this day by visiting the graves of deceased loved ones and setting up altars with their favorite foods, drink, and photos. November 1: National Stress Awareness Day National Stress Awareness Day, on every first Wednesday in November; 24 hours of reinforcing the fact that you’re not doing yourself a favor by stressing about situations you can’t control. In fact, according to science, chronic stress leads to impaired cognitive and physiological functions. Would you want to age before your time? Absolutely not! On this day, let’s learn together to hone our ability to choose one thought over another and let the stress ebb away. World Freedom Day is a federal holiday observed on November 9. On this day in 1989, the momentous event in history took place when the Berlin Wall was abolished. The wall separated families and communities for almost three decades. November 9: World Adoption Day The day was created for the purpose of celebrating family, raising awareness for adoption, and raising funds to support families in the adoption journey. Today, hundreds of ambassadors from all over the world come together on November 9th to celebrate #WorldAdoptionDay by organizing events and parties, bringing together people from all walks of life to share their story and celebrating families brought together through adoption. Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, is a tribute to military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans Day, originally celebrated as Armistice Day, was first issued on November 11, 1919, by President Woodrow Wilson a year after the end of World War I. Not to be confused with Memorial Day, which honors those who died while in service, Veterans Day honors all military veterans, including those still with us. Diwali or Deepawali, known as the “festival of lights,” is usually celebrated in October or November, and is on November 12 this year. Lasting over five days, the holiday is celebrated by millions of Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs worldwide. The name of this festival is derived from ‘avali,’ which means ‘row,’ and ‘deepa,’ meaning “clay lamps.” When merged, these words mean “a row of lights.” For this reason, lights are symbolic of this festival and Indians go overboard with sparklers and fireworks to fuel the inner light that spiritually protects them from the darkness. November 13: World Kindness Day World Kindness Day is an international holiday that was formed in 1998, to promote kindness throughout the world and is observed annually on November 13 as part of the World Kindness Movement in many countries. On a day devoted to the positive potential of both large and small acts of kindness, try to promote and diffuse this crucial quality that brings people of every kind together. November 16: International Day for Tolerance International Day of Tolerance on November 16 is a great opportunity for you to think back and recall the last time you had a different perspective than one of your friends? When’s the last time you’ve had to learn something about someone else’s culture? We’re betting it wasn’t that long ago. Look and learn the date that celebrates open-mindedness and listening. November 20: Universal Childrens’ Day Investing in our future means investing in our children — which is why the United Nations has designated every November 20 as Universal Children’s Day. It’s a time to promote togetherness around the world, awareness of the problems children face in every corner of the globe, and improve the welfare for all children. America’s Thanksgiving holiday, born in the 1500s, mythologized in 1621, and observed even during the bleakest hours of the Civil War, now stands as one of the nation’s most anticipated and beloved days — celebrated each year on the fourth Thursday in November. | ||||||||||||||||||
Information for Bus Transportation Families: Ocean State Transit, our District's transportation vendor, has recently released a new, easy-to-use mobile app called SafeStop that allows you to monitor the status of your child’s bus in real time. Data in the app refreshes every 30 seconds to provide you with the most up-to-date information, estimated arrival times, and alerts that let you know when there are changes to service. To use the SafeStop app: Search for the SafeStop app on the App Store or Google Play and download
The safety and security of our students is our top priority. SafeStop’s secure registration process ensures that only parents and school officials have access to student data and location information. We believe that this app will foster a better transportation experience for our students and families by enabling you to know where your child’s bus is at all times. If you have any questions about the SafeStop app or school transportation, please contact our Transportation Coordinator, Jerilyn Dupuis, at dupuisj@barringtonschools.org. | ||||||||||||||||||
BMS School Pictures: School picture packages were handed out this week. If you have any questions at all about your order, please don’t hesitate to contact Coffee Pond at the email or phone numbers listed below. Picture retake day will be on Thursday, November 16, 2023. A note from Coffee Pond… It’s always our goal to deliver the best possible images, but occasionally some customer service issues crop up.
Please encourage parents with questions (about order forms, late orders, missing orders & refunds etc.) to contact our Customer Care staff directly. They’re ready to handle all questions. The simplest and fastest resolution is for parents to communicate directly with our Customer Care team.
Customer Care Lifeguards@coffeepond.com 508-907-6633 ext. 0 800-632-2323 ext. 0
Mailing Address:
Coffee Pond Photography 3 Speen Street, Suite 200 Framingham, MA 01701
One special note - some parents order a digital sharing file (and no prints)…in those instances, their photograph has been emailed to the address provided by the parents. Again, if those parents have any questions, let them know that our Customer Care department would be happy to assist them. | ||||||||||||||||||
BMS Media Center October Newsletter: Click here for the latest information from the BMS library! Make sure to take the survey on the last slide for fun! | ||||||||||||||||||
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BMS Science Fair Club: It's not too late to participate in the BMS Science Fair Club! If your child is interested in competing in the Rhode Island Science and Engineering Fair in March and wants to learn more about the steps necessary to engage in their own deeper learning project for competition, email Mrs. Correira (correiraa@barringtonschools.org) for more information. Our next meeting is on Thursday, November 2, 2023 in Room 3217. | ||||||||||||||||||
BMS Girls’ Basketball: There will be an important meeting for any girl and their parent(s) wishing to try out for this year's Girls' Basketball Team on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the BMS Student Union. Questions? Please contact Coach Topazio at ctopazio2003@aol.com. | ||||||||||||||||||
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This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Ms. Amy Slaughter. Amy has been an incredible addition to BMS! Her attention to detail and support of our students has been so helpful! We are lucky to have you! (Nominated by a member of our Learning Community). This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Frank Pollard. Frank went above and beyond by helping out the BMS Field Hockey team during their final two games of the season. He helped move equipment, prepare the field for the game, and assist coaches throughout the game. We especially appreciated his energy, enthusiasm, and positive attitude! Thank you for your help, Frank! Go Eagles! - Coach Nozaki and Ms. Halnon This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on our amazing front office staff. I wish to shine a very bright spotlight on all the wonderful ladies who answer the phones in the morning at BMS. They are so kind, calm, thoughtful and gracious, answering every question I've ever had! They go above and beyond, and their thoughtfulness and professionalism are top, top notch! I'm so grateful for you all!! (Nominated by a BMS Parent) 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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! | ||||||||||||||||||
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BMS Procedures
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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:
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Events for teens at Barrington Public Library: Coding with Neal: Tuesdays, November 7th & 28th 6:30 - 7:30pm. Join Neal as he teaches two one hour sessions where students will learn the basics of coding with Python. No prior experience with coding is necessary, Happy coding! Space is limited, please register on Teen Page. |