Monday, May 1, 2017

May 1-May 4

Dear BMS Families,

Please stay informed and read the following updates:

PTSA -  We need you! We are currently in search of parents for our PTSA officers for next school year.  Please consider supporting Bernheim Middle School by volunteering to serve on our PTSA as president, vice-president, treasurer, or secretary.  BMS simply couldn't succeed without the support of our wonderful parents.

Please vote for your parent SBDM representatives in the front office of BMS.  The voting will conclude Thursday night at the Band Concert @ 7:00 p.m.

Survey:
Our Title I program allows us to have two math classes for each student and incorporate Reading and Math Interventions as a full class period during the school day.  We have had two Title I events this year for parents, Be a Bruin Literacy Night and our recent Read with your Student Parent Night. Teachers communicate regularly via email, phone and mid-term reports regarding student success in the area of Math and Reading Interventions and are always available for conferences.  Please take a moment to complete the district survey regarding Title I in BCPS.   This will provide excellent information for the school district to use.  TITLE I SURVEY LINK



UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday
Reading Cafe

Tuesday
All County Track Meet

Wednesday
Public Library visiting during lunch to discuss summer programs. KEEP READING!! 

Thursday-
Hat Day to benefit  Chronic Granulomatous Disorder
Mission Math
BAND CONCERT @ 7:00 PM IN THE GYM. 

Friday
NO SCHOOL

MONDAY MAY 8TH -SCHOOL IS IN SESSION- PLEASE COME TO SCHOOL WE ARE OPEN!!!

KPREP TESTING BEGINS MAY 10TH, and is MAY 11TH, 12TH, 15TH AND 16TH! PLEASE MAKE SURE STUDENTS ARE AT SCHOOL ON THOSE DAYS! WE EXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM THEM!!! 


END OF THE YEAR ACTIVITIES 

May 20th-8th grade dance - PTSA will be sending out more information this week! 

May 22nd-
Renaissance Rally

May 23rd- 6th and 7th grade field day- 8th grade field trip 

May 24th- PRACTICE FOR PROMOTION THEN 8th grade Challenge
May 25th -8th grade promotion is @ 11:00 am / 6th and 7th grade field trips 

SUMMER CAMPS
The BLMS/BMS Youth Services Center in collaboration with Shepherdsville/Nichols Family Resource Center will be offering three summer camps this June.  Brochures are located in the front office of each school.

Robotics Camp     June 6-8, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Pottery Camp       June 5, 12, 19, 9:00 a.m. - noon
Archery Camp      June 6-8, 9:00 a.m. - noon

All camps will be held at Shepherdsville Elementary School.  The cost for each camp is $20. Participants must be entering 4th through 7th grade in the 2017-2018 school year to attend. 

For additional information, please contact Tara Davis at 869-4013 or by email at Tara.davis@bullitt.kyschools.us

Exciting News for BCPS Middle School students:
Access 24 Chromebook Announcement
On July 27th 2017, Bernheim Middle staff will be distributing Chromebooks to all registered 6th through 8th grade students, from 10 AM - 7 PM in the Bullitt Central High School gym. In order to be issued a Chromebook, students and a parent or guardian will need to bring the $35 Access 24 technology fee in either check or cash and parent identification. (You are encouraged to come early in the day to avoid more crowded times in the late afternoon / evening.) Consistent with Board policy 09.15, no child shall be denied full participation in any educational program due to an inability to pay for, or rent, necessary instructional resources. Please contact us prior to the launch date if you have questions about the ability to pay this leasing fee.

Prior to attending the Chromebook launch for our school, please read and review the Bullitt County T.R.U.E. (Technology Responsible Use Expectations) - click here.  This document will explain user agreement terms, expectations, and responsibilities. Remember that the Chromebooks are still the property of the District and their contents may be viewed at any time. Students are expected to have their Chromebooks with them each day, fully charged, and ready for use. Access to these resources is permitted when exercised in an appropriate and responsible manner as required by this policy and related procedures, which applies to all parties who use District technology.

Student Celebrations:

6th Grade Honor Band Students Performing at Carroll County Middle School Saturday April 29.
Great Job Bruins

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE BRUINS WHO WERE ACCEPTED INTO BAMS ATC, and the CRC. We are so proud of these students! Go Bruins!! 


As always, we thank you for your continued support. Please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, eNews, BMS News Bytes and the school website. For team specific information make sure to check grade level newsletters. If ever I may be of assistance please feel free to call 502-869-4000 or email me at katie.stephens@bullitt.kyschools.us.

Thank you again,