Barrington Middle School
BMS Connected Learning Newsletter: November 3, 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.
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This Week’s Schedule: Week of 11/1/2021
Week of 11/8/2021
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BMS Spotlight on Learning! This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mrs. Stephanie Nary. If you've been fortunate enough to have a truly wonderful guidance counselor, then you know it can be life-changing. Stephanie Nary's care and commitment to her students is nothing short of tremendous. She is steps ahead when it comes to meeting the emotional, social, and educational needs of students. (Nominated by a BMS Parent) This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mr. Peter Blasi. Peter Blasi is a joy to work with! Every day he comes in with a positive attitude, a funny "dad" joke and goes out of his way to connect with colleagues and students. He is thoughtful, kind and reflective in his interactions. I often observe him coaching students on being their best selves...In his words, "Be a shark, not a minnow!" Mr. Blasi truly gives the best of himself to our BMS Learning Community on a daily basis. I feel grateful to have him as a colleague! (Nominated by a BMS Faculty/Staff) This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mrs. Melanie Roy. Mrs. Roy is an amazing librarian who makes the library a safe and special place for all students. She deserves to be spotlighted for her amazing work. (Nominated by a BMS Student) 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Student Proficiency Data: Beginning on Monday, November 1, 2021, families will be able to see their child’s beginning of the year proficiency data in aspen under the assessment tab. It is important to note that these scores are measuring year-end priority standards for their grade level. For example, the 6th-grade math proficiency data is measuring all of the priority standards that would be taught over the course of the school year. Please note that grade 8 math proficiency scores measure the grade 8 standards regardless of course. Algebra 1 students take a different Algebra proficiency at the mid and end of year. As the year progresses, this score should increase/improve. Proficiency scores do not impact student’s averages and are not in Canvas. Our teachers use this data to inform instructional decisions and support. Students will be taking these assessments during the fall, winter, and spring. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Principal’s Virtual “Luncheon”: Please join Dr. Anderson via Zoom on Friday, November 5 at 12:00 pm for an open Zoom session where he will be available to answer questions you may have about BMS. Click here to let us know you are interested in attending so we can send you a link closer to November 5. (No hard commitment!) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Special After-School Activity: Film Director and Makeup Artist, Rob Fitz, will be demonstrating the art of Special Effect Makeup in this one event! Monday, November 8, 2021 at 3:20 pm in the BMS Student Union. Space is limited so please sign up at this link! | ||||||||||||||||||||
BMS Library: Click here for the BMS Library October newsletter! | ||||||||||||||||||||
BMS Yearbook: It’s time to order your BMS 2021-2022 Yearbook! Click here for all the information you need to order! | ||||||||||||||||||||
School Pictures: School picture packages should be coming shortly. If you haven’t ordered them, you still may by visiting the Coffee Pond website at www.coffeepond.com or by calling them at 800-632-2323 extension 0. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Baby/Toddler Pictures for Yearbook: Calling all 8th graders! It’s your turn to upload your baby/toddler picture for this year’s yearbook. It’s an annual tradition so upload yours here! (Being logged into a Google account is required in order to upload your picture - feel free to use your own account or have your student log into their school account.) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Submit your Book Bite Suggestion and be featured on our BMS Morning Show! Calling all readers! Students can choose one of their favorite books and fill out the questions on this Google Form. They will have a chance to have their name and book mentioned on the BMS morning show! | ||||||||||||||||||||
COVID-19 Protocols: Full COVID Protocols are available on the District website by clicking here. Please note that all staff, students, and visitors will be required to wear a mask in the building. All visitors will be required to show proof of vaccination, as well.
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Consent for COVID Testing: Below you will find a link for our BMS Student Voluntary Consent for COVID testing: Student Voluntary Consent for COVID testing
Who should complete this voluntary consent for COVID testing:
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