Barrington Middle School

Important Dates:

• Barrington Community COVID Booster Clinic: Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm

• BMS Winter Band Concert, Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the BMS Auditorium 

• BMS Unified Theater, Friday, February 3, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the BMS Auditorium

• 8th grade dental screening at BMS:  Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Stay Connected with BMS:

• Barringtonmiddle.org

• BMS Morning TV Show

• BMS Daily Announcements 2022 - 2023

• @bms_ri

• #bmsshines

BMS Weekly Schedule

Week of January 8, 2023

What is New at BMS! 

(note: the following information is new)

BMS Winter Workouts:

It's time to sign up for Winter Workouts so we can have fun and work on fitness!  Please use this link to sign up. Please have your student bring this waiver to their first practice.  Click here for a flier with more information!  Workouts are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:15 pm starting January 17.

BMS Family Learning Walks:

New dates out for BMS Family Learning Walks!  Family Learning Walks are opportunities for families to tour the building and see teaching/learning in action. Families may or may not see their own child’s classrooms.

If you are interested in attending a walk, please sign up here for ONE of the walks below (first-come, first-served basis). Space will be limited to 15 individuals per visit. A confirmation email will be sent to individuals confirming their participation.  

• Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

• Monday, March 6, 2023 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

• Thursday, April 6, 2023 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

• Monday, May 8, 2023 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

BMS Winter Enrichment Offerings:

BMS is offering a number of before or after school enrichment opportunities this winter.  The cost is $80 per class, space is limited.  Registration opens tonight at 6:00 pm on myschoolbucks.com. 

• Tuesday: 7:20-8:20 AM (15 Students) Volleyball with Ms. Gower

• Tuesday 3:20-4:20 PM (15 Students) Introduction to Ceramics with Mrs. Salter

• Wednesday 7:20-8:20 AM (15 students) Badminton with Ms. Gower 

• Thursday 7:20-8:20 AM (15 students)  Volleyball with Ms. Scanlon

• Thursdays 3:20-4:20 PM (15 Students) Fun with Oil Pastels with Mrs. Anderson  

Click here for more details.

BMS 8th Grade Dental Screening

Dr. Theodore Drummond D.M.D., dentist for the Barrington Public Schools, will be conducting our yearly 8th grade dental screening at  BMS on 02/08/23, as required by the Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for School Health Programs.  If your child 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. COVID-19 protocols will be followed to ensure safety during screenings.

Please fill out Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6LFxdfTAB7o65YjLA3WQBbTJKnFIjjJ086OVG9jd4jlq9GA/viewform?usp=pp_url

 Thank you,  Nurse Maddy

BMS Lost and Found Items:

The BMS lost and found is overflowing!  A team of awesome parent volunteers organized the items in our Student Union (cafeteria).  Please send your student to check it out if you are missing something!  Unclaimed items will be donated on February 1, 2023.  Check out the pictures of the items here!

BMS Best Buddies T-Shirt Fundraiser:

Order your Best Buddies Barrington t-shirts!   Feel free to order shirts for the whole family.  

• Deadline to order January 19, 2023

• Shirts are $15 each

We accept cash or checks (made out to Barrington Public Schools). Please give a check or cash to Gail Robinson at the Barrington Middle School (robinsong@barringtonschools.org).

Lions Club Art Award: 

Every year, the International Lions Club organization sponsors a Peace Poster contest for middle school-aged students to participate in. This year’s theme was Lead with Compassion; to explore and visually express the peaceful future that compassionate leadership brings. 6th grader, Blakely Hendrick's poster design won first place for the town of Barrington thru the Barrington Lions Club and was sent to regionals where she won second place! Blakely won a certificate, a cash prize, and a t-shirt with her beautiful design on it. Great work Blakely! 

Oldies but Goodies

(note: information previously seen, but still relevant)

BMS Yearbook:

Time to order your BMS Yearbook!

1. Visit www.coffeepond.com

2. Click on tab “Yearbook”, then Yearbook Order.

3. Password:  BMS23

Drop-off/Pick-up Instructions:

If you choose to drop-off and pick-up your student from BMS, please see this map for directions.  Please note that the last early dismissal of the day is at 2:45 pm.

Early Pick-Up Reminders: 

Notes 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, even with permission by note.  ID and a physical presence is required to dismiss your student early.  Please click here for full details about dismissing your student early from school.

PTO Corner: 

Welcome to the new school year from the BMS PTO! We are excited for the new year and a return to many of the events and activities that have been missed over the past couple of years. Here are a few PTO updates to start off the year:

• Join the PTO: Become a member of the BMS PTO for $20 through our BMS online store. Proceeds go directly to the school and PTO programs and membership is required to vote at PTO meetings.

• Volunteers needed: We are in great need of volunteers for the board (President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary) and committees (Book Fair, Hospitality, Fundraising, One Amazing Night, Variety Show, 8th Grade Celebration). Please email barringtonmiddlepto@gmail.com if interested or with any questions with no pressure to commit.

BMS Spotlight on Learning

Let’s Celebrate our Amazing Learning Community!

(note: below you will find our standing/weekly BMS Spotlight on Learning)

BMS Spotlight on Learning: 

This week we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Colleen Deluski. Colleen is an exceptional leader for the Special Education Department. Colleen has worked tirelessly to help improve programming and service delivery for students with IEPs. She is a tremendous voice for the Special Education teachers as she is a fierce advocate for their needs so that they can continue to provide the best support and specially designed instruction for their students. Finally, Mrs. Deluski is a fantastic teacher and her work with the Blue Cluster and the Alternative Learning Program has had a major impact on student learning. 

Nominated by Elliott LeFaiver

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. 

BMS Spotlight Nomination 

Around Town

(Community News)

Community COVID Booster Clinic:

There will be a Barrington bivalent COVID-19 booster clinic on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Barrington Middle School from 4:30-7:00 pm. This clinic will be open to all community members age 5+ who have completed their primary covid series. 

Online registration is required.  Please click the link on the REGISTRATION FLIER to schedule an appointment.