Barrington Middle School

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BMS Connected Learning Newsletter: Week of 1.12.2025

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, 

,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. 

Let’s Celebrate the Languages Spoken at BMS 2024 - 2025

Important Dates:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No School, Monday, January 20, 2025

  • Winter Band Concert, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

  • Advisory Day, Thursday, January 23, 2025

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

Stay Connected with BMS:

2 Week Look Out:

Day/Date

Monday

1.13.2025

Tuesday

1.14.2025

Wednesday

1.15.2025

Thursday

1.16.2025

Friday

1.17.2025

Odd/Even

Block/Non

Even

Non-Block

Odd 

Block 

Even 

Block 

Odd 

Non-Block

Even

Non-Block 

Activities or Events

Day/Date

Monday

1.20.2025

Tuesday

1.21.2025

Wednesday

1.22.2025

Thursday

1.23.2025

Friday

1.24.2025

Odd/Even

Block/Non

Odd 

Block 

Even 

Block 

Odd 

Non-Block

Even

Non-Block 

Activities or Events

No School

Winter Band Concert

Advisory 

~ BMS Current and Relevant News ~

Trimester 3 Schedules: 

Beginning on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, students will be able to see their Trimester 3 Schedules. Please know these schedules will not be finalized until February 1, 2025. Our school counseling team will be working on balancing the schedules. We will send a confirmation email on February 1, 2025, that the schedules will be finalized. We request that you please hold on communicating with your school counselor to give them time to make the necessary adjustments. 

Note: Trimester 3 will begin on March 17, 2025

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: Wednesday, February 12, 2025  

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

BMS Eagles Gazette Newspaper:

There’s a brand new Eagles Gazette!  Click here for all the BMS news!

BMS Yearbook:

Order your BMS Yearbook today!  Only $40.

  • Visit Coffeepond.com

  • Click on “Order Yearbooks”

  • Password:  BMS25

  • Continue checkout

Absolute last day to order will be April 22, 2025Click here for more detailed yearbook information.

~ BMS Student Activities ~

BMS Winter Workouts:

Hello BMS athletes!

It's time to get into shape and start our winter fitness program.  Also, there are some fun winter race opportunities for those who are interested.  See below for details.  Can't wait to see everyone!

Winter Workouts.

Tuesday, January 21 through early March. Workouts held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:15 pm in the Student Union at BMS.  See the attached flier for more info.  Please bring the attached waiver to the first practice.  Please use this link to sign up your student:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A8AF2AA5FDC52-54213245-winter

East Coast Youth Mile:

January 18 at 9 a.m. $10 entry fee. Interested athletes can email Steve Turgeon at coachturgeon@cox.net with their name and seed time and then bring the $10 to the meet.  If you don't know your seed time, just send him an estimate of your best mile time.

See this link for additional info:  https://www.eastcoastinvitational.org/youth-open-mile/

Middle School 200 and 800 Indoor Track races:

Sunday, April 20th this spring hosted by the Brown Indoor Running Club. Middle-schoolers only 200m and 800m races held at the Brown indoor track.  Email Larson Gunness if your student is interested.

~ Spotlight on Learning ~ 

This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on John Barbosa! As many of you know, John Ferreira has been out. I am happy to report that John F is doing well. In his absence, John Barbosa has stepped in to serve our school as our day custodian. Thank you, John, for being there for our students and teachers, ensuring our school is clean and safe. We appreciate all that you and your team do for BMS daily. 

This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Becky Trahan and Alex Killeen. Our tech department comes through for us everyday! Becky is approachable, knowledgeable, and patient! She is never too busy to answer the same questions over and over. She has a huge workload but always manages a smile and kind words for everyone. And if you have had the pleasure of working with Alex, you know that he often appears as soon as you put in a tech request. His humor and support helps us remain calm in tense tech situations. Thank you to both of you. Your contributions do not go unnoticed! (Nominated by a member of our BMS community)

This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on BMS Student Charlotte Kelly. Charlottle always has a smile on her face and is always there to help someone. She is kind to all and will try to make someone's day. She makes my day whenever she smiles, which is a lot!!😁(Nominated by a member of our BMS community)

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. 

BMS Spotlight Nomination 

~ BMS Standing Items ~

BMS Procedures

  • Dropoff/Pick Up Process - If you choose to drop-off and pick-up your student from BMS, please see this map for directionsBus 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 pmPlease 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!