Barrington Middle School
BMS Connected Learning Newsletter: February 8, 2021
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.
BMS New Information
BMS Upcoming Events:
BMS Virtual Variety Show: Thurs, Feb 11 at 7:00 pm
No School: Presidents' Day/February Recess Feb 15 - Feb 19
Week of February 1, 2021:
Monday 2/1 | Tuesday 2/2 | Wednesday 2/3 | Thursday 2/4 | Friday 2/5 |
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Even Day Distance Learning for all students | Blue Day Odd Tuesday Block Schedule | Blue Day Even Wednesday Block Schedule | Gold Day Odd Thursday Block Schedule | Gold Day Even Friday Block Schedule |
BMS Daily Calendar 2020 - 2021 (Updated 12/29/2020)
BMS February Spirit Week:
We are inviting students to participate in our BMS February Spirit Week during the week of
February 8th - February12th. We hope you will join in the FUN!
BMS February Faculty Fun Fact!
How well do you know your BMS Faculty? Please join in on the fun and see how many BMS Faculty Fun Facts you can match. BMS February Fun Fact Answer Key will need to be submitted electronically by Friday, February 26, 2021. Individuals with the most correct matches will win a Fantastic February Fun Fact prize! Fun Facts will also be displayed in our main hallway.
BMS February Faculty Fun Facts Slides
BMS February Faculty Fun Fact Worksheet
BMS February Faculty Fun Fact Answer Key Electronic Submission
BMS Variety Show:
This Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 7:00 pm the entire BMS Learning Community is invited to view our virtual BMS Variety Show. A link will be emailed to our learning community Thursday evening at 6:45 pm and a link will be available on our website.
To keep with our day performance, we do encourage our teachers to show the video during the day on Friday, February 12, 2021.
Do you have Research Skills?
BMS students, up your research skills by answering our daily trivia questions. Correct responses will be automatically entered into a monthly raffle.
School Cancellations:
The easiest way to know if our students are virtual or at-home on a snow day is to receive a notice from the Superintendent via the RI Broadcasters Association. If you sign up for this, you will receive a text message letting you know in-person school is canceled. The text will let you know if students will Zoom with their teacher and classmates or if they will work on their at-home packets. To sign up for this, go to the RI Broadcasters Association website.
Message to 8th graders from the BHS Music Department
Click here for a message to all 8th graders from the Music Department at BHS. There are musical opportunities for all students at BHS!
Barrington Middle School Family Satisfaction Survey:
Last week you received the Studer Family Satisfaction survey from Mr. Messore's office. This year our School Improvement goal is to increase our overall score on the Family Satisfaction Survey from 4.04 to 4.14. We really value your feedback and would greatly appreciate it if everyone could spend a few moments completing the survey. It is important to note that your feedback on the first set of questions is solely based on BMS/BMS Administration. Below are a few items we put in place over the past year, based on last year’s results/feedback:
Continue to streamline/improve our weekly Connected Learning Newsletters highlighting news/information from Barrington Middle School.
Weekly BMS Fast Five Audio Blog
Daily morning announcements posted online.
Daily events/calendar posted online.
Each trimester teachers sending home 10 positive notes from school.
Frequent posts on social media (Facebook, Twitter, #bmsshines).
Providing enrichment opportunities for students to participate in to enhance opportunities to connect with peers.
8th-grade transition process (families)
Teacher feedback to students on assignments
Students have been engaging in RULER lessons- developed the Charter in FAST and accessing the Mood Meter
Implementation of our Best Buddies Chapter to promote inclusivity throughout our learning community. Scheduled monthly activities for our general membership as well as ongoing campaigns to create an inclusive environment where all feel they belong.
Thank you again for all that you do and for taking the time to complete the survey. Your feedback means a lot to us and we will always continue to work hard to make BMS the best place possible!
Barrington Public Schools Parent Satisfaction Survey.
BMS Standing Items
BMS Spotlight on Learning:
This week we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Rebecca Henderson and Alex Tainsh. Mrs. Henderson and Mr. Tainsh found a creative way to engage students in self-assessment and self-reflection using an electronic reflection tool to help drive teacher-student conversation. Great work Becky and Alex!
Do you know of a BMS Faculty/Staff member that is shining bright! If you do, please complete the form below and we can include the nomination in an upcoming newsletter.
BMS Fast Five 2/1/2021:
Please click the link for this week’s BMS Fast Five! 5 things about BMS in less than 5 minutes!
Book Bites:
Need a book to read? Our awesome BMS Media Center staff recommends 6 books each week! The recommended book list is available through blog form at http://www.mrsmelanieroy.com/ and also at our virtual bookshelf form: https://bit.ly/3lW9Q5e
BMS Media Center Newsletter:
Click here for the monthly BMS Media Center newsletter!
BMS Daily Calendar 2020-2021 (updated 12/29/2020):
Please see a link to our to our updated BMS Daily Calendar 2020 - 2021: BMS Daily Calendar 2020 - 2021 (Updated 12/29/2020)
BMS Daily Announcements:
Linked below you will find some exciting information regarding our daily BMS announcements and student groups at BMS! In addition to being featured in our weekly Connected Learning Newsletters, you can also find important student information in our BMS Morning Announcement spreadsheet linked below:
Barrington Community Information
Virtual Author Meet & Greet
We will discuss the story, From the Desk of Zoe Washington and play a Kahoot before talking with the Author Janae Marks. Participants are encouraged to bake a cupcake before this program to show the group. Recommended for kids in grades 4 through 6. Thursday, February 18 at 3:00 pm.
Click here for more information.
Kindergarten Registration
Every year, our district has a kindergarten registration week at our three primary schools--Sowams, Primrose Hill, and Nayatt. Our kindergarten registration week is next week, the week of February 8, 2021. Unfortunately, registration will not take place in the schools due to our current pandemic. Rather, all registrations will be emailed to the school.
All of the information you need to know about registering your child may be found on our Kindergarten Registration Website.
COVID-19 Related Standing Items
Student Daily Attestation Weekly Reminder:
This is just a weekly reminder that you must screen your child for temperature, other symptoms, and risk factors for COVID-19 each day before sending them to the bus or building.
If the student has any signs of illness or risk factors, they will remain at home, and the parent/guardian will contact the school nurse.
Barrington Public Schools requires you to use the Student attestation form daily to screen your child.
Please see this link for additional information. Student Attestation
Change from Distance Learning to In-Person Learning:
We ask that if you decide to switch learning models, that you continue to email me but I also request that you complete linked form: Student Learning Model Change Request
In-Person Participating in Distance Learning:
An in-person student should only be participating in distance learning under three conditions.
The first condition is your child is sick and not able to come to school in-person but is still able to participate in class.
The second condition is if your child is quarantined due to a household member having Covid-19 symptoms or has tested positive for Covid-19.
The third condition is if your child is required to quarantine per RIDOH guidelines.
Distance learning should not be used as a tool for your child not to come to school for reasons other than listed above. If your child fits one of the three conditions above, please call the school to notify them of the circumstance, and it is also recommended to email the teachers before the start of the school day so they can make sure they are prepared for an additional distance learning student. If your child does not fit into one of the three conditions above, the teachers will not let them into their Zoom class.
Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing at BMS:
BMS continues to implement their full Asymptomatic testing schedule for those who are 12 years and older who wish to be tested. Testing will begin promptly at 8:20 am in the BMS Student Union. One time consent to test must be completed prior to testing: Barrington Middle School BiNax Consent Form
Monday: Staff and Distance Learning Athletes
Tuesday: Grade 6 (Aqua Cluster) and 7th/8th Grade Blue Group (A-D)
Wednesday: Grade 6 (Yellow Cluster) and 7th/8th Grade Blue Group (E-K)
Thursday: Grade 6 (Lime Cluster) and 7th/8th Grade Gold Group (L-Q)
Friday: 7th/8th Grade Gold Group (R-Z)
Please see a link to our school’s plan.
BMS Cover Letter for BiNax Testing
Learning Model Change Request:
We ask that if you decide to switch learning models, that you complete the linked form below, as well as email your school’s principal. If your child needs to quarantine upon return from a vacation, we do ask that you change learning models for 4 weeks by completing and submitting the form below. Please note that your child will commit to the learning model for a minimum of 4 weeks.
Student Learning Model Change Request
Distance Learning Start Date | Earliest Re-entry Date |
Week of December 21, 2020 | Week of January 25, 2021 |
Week of December 28, 2020 | Week of January 25, 2021 |
Week of January 4, 2021 | Week of February 1, 2021 |
Week of January 11, 2021 | Week of February 8, 2021 |
Week of January 18, 2021 | Week of February 22, 2021 (note: school vacation week is February 15, 2021) |
Week of January 25, 2021 | Week of March 1, 2021 |
Week of February 1, 2021 | Week of March 8, 2021 |
Week of February 8, 2021 | Week of March 15, 2021 |
Week of February 15, 2021 (school vacation week of February 15, 2021) | Week of March 22, 2021 |
Week of February 22, 2021 | Week of March 22, 2021 |
Week of March 1, 2021 | Week of March 29, 2021 |
Week of March 8, 2021 | Week of April 5, 2021 |
Week of March 15, 2021 | Week of April 12, 2021 |
Week of March 22, 2021 | Week of April 26, 2021 (school vacation week is April 19, 2021) |
Week of March 29, 2021 | Week of May 3, 2021 |
Week of April 5, 2021 | Week of May 10, 2021 |
Week of April 12, 2021 | Week of May 17, 2021 |
Week of April 19, 2021 (school vacation week of April 19, 2021) | Week of May 24, 2021 |
Week of April 26, 2021 | Week of May 24, 2021 |
Week of May 3, 2021 | Week of May 31, 2021 |
Week of May 10, 2021 | Week of June 7, 2021 |
Week of May 17, 2021 | Week of June 14, 2021 |
Week of May 24, 2021 | Week of June 21, 2021 |
Week of May 31, 2021 | Week of June 21, 2021 |