Barrington Middle School
BMS Connected Learning Newsletter: Week of 3.23.2025
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.
Welcome, Bienvenido, Bienvenu, Bem-vindo, Willkommen, 歡迎, benvenuto, Hoş geldin,Καλώς ήρθατε Fáilte, Bem-vindo, स्वागत छ, добро пожаловать, vitajte Ласкаво просимо, üdvözlöm, 환영합니다 , স্বাগত, 欢迎, 환영합니다, いらっしゃいませ, مرحباً أهلا وسهل,ברוך הבא 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Important Dates:
Barrington Public Schools believes accessibility and inclusion benefit everyone. The District is committed to planning accessible events and providing reasonable accommodations to support the full participation of all members of our community. For accommodations, please contact Barrington Middle School at 401.247.3160 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BMS 8th Grade Washington DC Trip Support Opportunities: Dear Families, Sponsors, and Supporters, The countdown to Washington, DC, has begun, and our 8th Graders are excitedly preparing for an educational journey filled with history, culture, and unforgettable experiences! This trip offers a unique opportunity for our students to deepen their understanding of the nation’s capital and bring their classroom learning to life. We are incredibly grateful for the continued support from our community of families and sponsors, whose generosity makes this experience possible. Whether you are finalizing a family payment or making a donation as a sponsor, your contribution plays a vital role in bringing this trip to life. For Families: All family payments were due on Monday, March 3, 2025. If you have not yet completed your payment, please do so as soon as possible. For Sponsors: Sponsorship contributions are due by April 15, 2025. Your support helps ensure that every student can benefit from this extraordinary learning experience. Sponsorship Opportunity – $1,000 Tax-Deductible Donation ● Your logo will be proudly displayed on the students’ trip t-shirts. ● Your name will appear on a banner outside Barrington Middle School, visible to the local community. ● Your support will be recognized in the Barrington Times. Other Ways to Contribute ● Host an event and donate all or a portion of the proceeds to the school. (Proceeds meeting a minimum of $1000 qualify for sponsorship benefits listed above) To make a payment or contribute as a sponsor, please click the QR code below. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and we look forward to sharing the positive impact of your support! For Supporters: Community support is greatly appreciated. Whether you have a middle-school aged student or not, every donation made helps make our dream become a reality. To make a supporter contribution, please use the QR code below! Thank you for making this trip a reality! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Survey Works: BMS Families - Thank you for taking the time to complete the SurveyWorks for BMS. This feedback is used to make decisions that shape your student’s middle school experience. In the past couple of years we have looked at this data to help inform our school goals around building a sense of belonging, shaping the Advisory program as well as writing academic goals. You can find more information in this video. Step 1: Complete the survey HERE: bit.ly/ridefamily Step 2: When you have completed the survey please take a screenshot of your screen showing your confirmation. Email your screenshot to your student’s cluster lead (addresses below). In order to positively reinforce participation, the cluster with the highest completion rate will be earning a school based reward.
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BMS Yearbook: Please take a look at the yearbook ordering process below. We still have a month to go to place your order. It is important to note that the last day will be April 22, 2025. We can not take any orders after April 22, 2025. Order your BMS Yearbook today! Only $40.
Absolute last day to order will be April 22, 2025. Click here for more detailed yearbook information. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
District Dentist Visiting 8th Graders: Dr. Theodore Drummond D.M.D., dentist for the Barrington Public Schools, will be conducting our yearly dental screening for 8th graders at BMS on Wednesday, 04/09/25, as required by the Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for School Health Programs. If your 8th grader receives routine dental care from a private dentist, your child does not need to participate in the dental screening, however you must submit the dentist name and date of examination on this form to decline the screening. Thank you, Nurse Maddy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Track and Field Family Meeting: Parents and students who are new to BMS track should attend a meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30 pm in the BMS student union. This is an important meeting that prepares families for what to expect at track meets. The first meet is that week on Thursday, April 10, 2025. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Razz Cluster. Razz has a special spirit of giving and an enthusiasm for acting as a team to make our school and world a better place!! (Nominated by a member of our BMS Learning Community). This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mrs. Correira. Ms. Correira mentored and supported the BMS students that participated in the Rhode Island Science and Engineering Fair. From thinking of project ideas in the fall, to submitting required forms, to presenting their work last weekend, Ms Correira kept everyone on track. Thanks for your support and encouragement, Ms. Correira! (Nominated by a parent member of our BMS Learning Community) This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Students: Rosie Lopez, Delaney Masse, and Chloe Gillam. Rosie Lopez, Delaney Masse, and Chloe Gillam from Red Cluster are so cheerful when they come in to take the recycle bins. They are polite and responsible, and I am so impressed with their volunteerism. Keep up the good work, girls! (Nominated by Ms. Abella). Do you know of a BMS Faculty/Staff/Student member who 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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Barrington Education Foundation Annual Giving Drive: The Barrington Education Foundation (BEF) is reaching out to our community for support during its 2025 Annual Giving Drive. As a volunteer driven non-profit organization, BEF relies on the generosity of our community members, families, and local businesses to fund teacher grants that provide extraordinary, educational opportunities across the Barrington Public Schools. Since its founding in 1992, BEF has awarded over $1.3 million in innovative grants directly to all six Barrington Public Schools. These grants have funded educational pilot programs, cutting edge technology, art and literature workshops, and engaging materials that enhance learning for entire classrooms or grade levels. While working closely with teachers and administrators, BEF helps bring creative and impactful educational experiences to life - opportunities that reach beyond the limitations of the district’s budget. Your donation will support grants that fund these transformative programs in 2025 and beyond. Please help us bring our educators’ visions to life and provide students at all grade levels the innovative, hands-on learning experiences they deserve. For recipient testimonials, recent grant examples, and more details about the BEF organization, please visit the website at Barrington Education Foundation or email BEF at Barredfdn@gmail.com. How can your family help to continue this important work in our schools? Donate securely online at: Annual Giving Drive 2025, venmo @BarringtonEducationFoundation, or check by mail to: BEF, 283 County Road, Barrington, RI. 02806. Your support makes all the difference! We thank you for advancing our mission of championing extraordinary educational opportunities within the Barrington Public Schools. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HMS Tough Tiger: Are you tough enough? Let’s roar! Join HMS for their annual Tough Tiger race on Sunday, May 18, 2025 for an fun-filled time! Two waves: Sensory-Friendly wave begins at 11:30 am, General waves begin at 12:00 pm. Course Tough Tiger is an adventure-based course, geared toward kindergarten through 5th grade students and their families; however, people of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. There are two course options: a 1.5 mile loop through the neighborhood streets and nearby woods, and a shorter adaptive course that stays on neighborhood streets and sidewalks, making it more accessible. The shorter course also has more adaptive features to cater to a range of abilities. Both courses start and end at Hampden Meadows School. Participants can choose, on the day, to complete the longer or shorter course (or both). There is no need to indicate a preference when registering. For more information on the two courses, see the course map. If you are not sure which course is most appropriate for you, or someone you know, please contact HMS. T-Shirts The first 1,000 registrants will receive a performance Tough Tiger T-shirt. T-shirts will be available on the day of the race. Raffle Many themed class baskets with valuable items will be available to win. You won’t want to miss this opportunity! Packet Pick-up Race Day Registration and Race Material Pick up @ 297 New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI 02806 (Hampden Meadows School) Sunday - begins at 10:15am https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/RI/Barrington/ToughTiger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hooray for Nayatt 5K!: Greetings past walkers and runners! The Nayatt PTO is thrilled to announce that registration is open for the 2025 Nayatt 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. This year's event will be held on Saturday, April 5th. We are excited to get everyone out of winter hibernation for a morning filled with community and family fun! In addition to the 5K and 1 mile run, there will be a 50-yard dash, raffle baskets, on-site sponsor activities, and DJ! By using the link below you can register today! www.GetMeRegistered.com/NayattFunRun This event is not possible without the support of our generous Title Sponsors Jaffe Orthodontics and Chart House Realtors along with a long list of additional companies and organizations. Please visit our registration page for a list of all sponsors. We hope to see you (along with sunshine) on April 5th! Hooray for Nayatt 5K! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pop Warner Fall Early Registration: Fall tackle football and cheer: Save $50 if you register for the fall before the end of March. Programs available for ages 5+. All levels welcome! |
