Barrington Middle School
BMS Connected Learning Newsletter: December 6, 2021
The BMS Learning Community is Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Excel!
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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 December 6, 2021
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BMS Spotlight on Learning! This week we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Ellie Capizzo. A very simple act of kindness. Ellie was on her way to class and was quite a distance away when she spotted a student fall and drop everything in her hands. Ellie stopped what she was doing and went right over to check on the student and made sure she was okay before two staff members came over to check on the student also. I know this is a simple thing but it was wonderful to see as Ellie could have easily kept walking in the opposite direction, as she was so far away. Keep shining bright Ellie. (Nominated by Mr. Moran) This week we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mrs. Dalessio. She has had to go through a lot of changes in her cluster this year. She went through two math teachers and a new science teacher, all the while with a smile on her face and a DoL Sentence or two on the projector. Thank you, Mrs. Dalessio! (Nominated by Purple Cluster Student Izzy Alves). This week we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mrs. Nacci. Mrs. Nacci is an amazing ELA teacher who makes everything fun! She is understanding, caring and respectful towards all of her students. (Nominated by an Orange Cluster student). This week we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Ms. Gower. She deserves it because she works really hard, and provides an excellent and necessary education. She also deserves it because she tries to make class fun, which is why P.E. is one of the best-liked subjects. (Nominated by a BMS Student) https://drive.google.com/file/d/13kXMF1i1wLuTxz9GOYDD5zyPsd7K5yMZ/view?usp=sharing 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. | ||||||||||
~New Items~ The following items are new to this week’s newsletter! | ||||||||||
December Fun! Tomorrow, December 7, 2021 will start our winter break fun! Winter break is almost here, let's have some fun and spread some cheer! (12/7-12/22) | ||||||||||
Eagle Gazette: Please enjoy our most recent issue of the Eagle Gazette! | ||||||||||
BMS Community Service: The Community Service Club is on a mission to create a special feeling at BMS by brightening the days of people less fortunate in our surrounding communities. Every homeroom has received 10 gift bags that we are hoping can be filled with holiday gifts. The bags are small so we are looking for items such as gloves, mittens, gum, candy, writing utensils, small pads, chapstick, etc. We thought the 6th graders could bring in new items for children 10 and under. 7th graders: items for teens 8th graders: items for adults We're hoping you will be creative, thoughtful, and supportive of this endeavor. If all the bags are filled, we will be making 330 people a little bit happier at this special time of the year!! Your support will help us make this goal a reality. Deadline for donations is Friday, December 10. | ||||||||||
BMS Book Club: Join us on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 8 AM in the BMS Library to chat about A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus. The author will meet with us virtually, read a passage from the book, and answer some of our questions. Sign up here. | ||||||||||
Write for Rights Amnesty International program: Each year, Amnesty International hosts a global event called Write for Rights where hundreds of thousands of people worldwide write letters on behalf of prisoners of conscience, human rights defenders, and others at risk of human rights violations. If you are interested in the opportunity to participate and make a difference in the world on a global scale then you can join the high school's gender equality club in writing to government officials for different individuals who have been unjustly imprisoned and seek justice for human rights. The “Write for Rights Night” event will be on December 15th from 3:20-4:10 in the Cafeteria. Please click here for more information. | ||||||||||
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! | ||||||||||
Baby/Toddler Pictures for Yearbook: DEADLINE is DECEMBER 21! 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.) | ||||||||||
Barrington Public Library event: Celebrate 42 years of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy on Monday, December 20 at 6:30 pm at the Barrington Public Library. The book. The film. The snacks and 42 things to find. Click here to register. | ||||||||||
~Older Items~ The following items are older but still relevant and important! | ||||||||||
BMS Video Department Sign-Up Form: Are you interested in becoming a member of our BMS Video Department? If so, please sign up using the form linked below: | ||||||||||
Emotional Regulation Group: Attention 7th and 8th grade families: Mrs. Rodrigues the Student Assistance Counselor will be starting a 12-week Emotional Regulation Group starting the first week of January 2022. If you are interested in your child participating, or if you would like more information about this group, please reach out to Mrs. Rodrigues at rodriguesj@barringtonschools.org. Space is limited. Thank you! | ||||||||||
Solar Power Presentation: BMS will be hosting an In-person guest speaker from NEC Solar to discuss the use of solar power on Tuesday, December 7 from 3:15-4:15pm in the BMS Student Union. LIMIT OF 30 STUDENTS Step 1- REGISTER HERE ASAP Step 2- Submit questions for the speaker HERE | ||||||||||
Thank a Teacher with a B.E.F. Star: Our S.T.A.R (Staff Teacher Appreciation Recognition) certificate is the perfect holiday gift! This year has been challenging for our Barrington Education Community. Let's recognize our teachers, administrators and staff for being the STARS that they are! Click HERE to order your STAR! Make a tax-deductible donation to Barrington Education Foundation, and we will send each of your honorees a beautiful S.T.A.R. certificate.* (Min. of $10 per certificate.) See example of the certificate HERE . Orders are due by Friday, December 17th. BEF champions extraordinary educational opportunities in the Barrington public schools. | ||||||||||
BMS Yearbook: It’s time to order your BMS 2021-2022 Yearbook! Click here for all the information you need to order! | ||||||||||
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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