Dear Bernheim Community,
So many great things to celebrate this week at Bernheim Middle School! We celebrated student achievement with our winter Renaissance Rally, our girl’s volleyball team had their first game, our Youth Service Center hosted a great Dinner Table Project night, and our archery team is #1 in the nation! We are so proud of all the great things happening here in Bruin Nation.
BMS DINNER TABLE PROJECT
Thank you to all of you who participated in the first ever BMS Dinner Table Project
we had approximately 60 folks in and out of the evening! Ms. Haydon is looking forward to spending more time with BMS families!
YEARBOOKS ON SALE-
We don’t have very many people who have ordered yearbooks yet and the price increases at the end of February! Please get one while the price is an early bird price!
NEED EXTRA HELP????
Thursdays at BMS from 3:00-4:00 pm we have Academic Support. We have already started and several have already stayed. Please reach out to Ms. Chloe Dabrowski at chloe.dabrowski@bullitt.kyschools if you would like to make sure your student is on the list to stay! We want to support your student any way we can.
TRANSPORTATION CHANGES??
If you need to make a change to transportation during the day, call the school prior to 2:30 pm and then send in a transportation change note to Ms Jennifer Vittitoe jennifer.vittitoe@bullitt.kyschools.us You must call in to speak with someone and a written note will be required.
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
8th Grade Students interested in applying to the ATC (Area Technology Center) that application is now open for the 2024-2025 school year. The application can be found here.
As always please email amy.bush@bullitt.kyschools.us with any questions or counseling needs.
Work Ethic Certification Information linked here.
BMS CLASS HIGHLIGHTS
Please visit the BMS Class Highlights, teachers will be updating all the class goings on this week! (linked here) You will find teachers' websites linked along with a brief update of what is going on in class. Teachers have linked materials, resources and items they use in class. The number one way to stay on top of your student's progress is through the infinite campus/parent portal. (log on page linked) We are here to support your student and family in any way we can, please feel free to reach out.
ATHLETES : Please know that student athletes are held to a high standard. Their grades and conduct will be checked weekly. Students must be passing all classes to play for BMS as well be in good standing with their conduct. If you have questions about athletics please contact BMS Athletic Director james.carnes@bullitt.kyschools.us
Archery - The Bernheim archery team shot the Charger Challenge last weekend. Bernheim archery placed first in both of the tournaments and took the overall award as well. Their scores in both tournaments were higher than all other teams including high school. The Bullseye archers earned 1st-5th awards for boys and 2nd-4th for girls. The 3D team earned 1st-4th for boys and 1st, 4th and 5th for girls. Jayden Kearney set a new school individual record for 3D with a 292/300. Well done team!
In other news, Bernheim Middle School Archery is Literally #1! IN THE USA!
3D target Kentucky rank # 1 United States # 1
10/15 meter target Kentucky rank # 1 United States # 3
10/10 meter target Kentucky rank # United States # 1
We are beyond proud of our Bruins!! Way to go team!
The team will shoot a 3D tournament in Louisville and bullseye at North Bullitt on Saturday this weekend!
Baseball- The baseball season is right around the corner. Tryouts will be mid February. The team is composed of 6th and 7th grade boys and all trying out must have a KHSAA physical on file to try out. Open workouts will be Tuesday January 30, and February 13 from 5-6:30.
Cheerleading- Our cheerleading squad continues to practice hard and will be competing again in competition this weekend. We look forward to great results.
Softball - BMS is looking forward to starting a softball team. We will secure a coach this week, but some basic information for those ladies who may be interested in playing. We will be forming a team of 6th and 7th grade girls to play against the other county teams. They will play a 8-10 game season with all games held at the Mount Washington sports complex. Those ladies that play for Bullitt Central must also play for their middle school team. They are allowed to play for both, but BMS will be a priority just like other sports.
Volleyball - Volleyball has started and the ladies have earned their first wins this week against Zoneton. They play again this week @ Bullitt Lick on Tuesday and Thursday home vs. Hebron.
Upcoming Dates and Events
February 5 - SBDM
February 9 - Palentines Dance
Must be Passing and free of Major Behavior referrals
February 12 - Professional Development Day No School
February 14 - NAEP Testing 8th Grade
February 16 - Bruin Bash-Must have at least a C in all classes and free of Behavior referrals
March 1 - Quarter 3 Ends
March 11-- SBDM
March 15~ Grizzly Field Trip
April 15 - SBDM
April 16 - Student Showcase/Student Led Conference night.
April 29- KSA Testing Window Opens
May 3- No School
May 11- Grizzlies 8th GRADE DANCE
May 14 Ren Rally (May 15 is the Rain Date)
May 16 8th Grade Promotion at BCHS at 6:00 pm
May 17 Last Day with Students ~Grizzlies Field Trip (tentatively)
*End of year field trips and activities TBD.
MONDAY
Chess practice 3:00-4:30
Volleyball 4:00-6:00 pm
Archery 6:00-7:00 pm
Cheer 6:00-8:00 in Cafe
TUESDAY
Boys Baseball 3:00-4:30 pm
Volleyball @ BLMS
WEDNESDAY-
Volleyball 4:00-6:00 pm
Cheer 6:00-8:00 pm
COLLEGE AND CAREER SPIRIT DAY!
THURSDAY-
Academic Support 3:00-4:00 pm
Volleyball vs HMS
FRIDAY
Girls Basketball 3:00-4:30
SPIRIT DAY! WEAR YOUR BRUIN GEAR OR HOUSE COLORS!
Which House is Winning This week? BMS has a house system that is based on students' year of graduation. Each house can earn points based on areas that are linked to the Bruin Way. Points are earned by the percentage of the house on the honor roll, free from referrals, attendance, school spirit, showing responsibility for yourself and others, participation in community service, random acts of kindness, and more!
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This week we celebrated all Ren Card Earners at BMS.
Gold Cards
Silver Cards
Bronze Cards
These students had a great time during the Ren Activities
BMS through the Eras Day!
All participated during the day in the Ren Activities, and all students participated at the Rally!
The Highlight of the Ren Rally was celebrating our students who earned The Bruin Excellence Pin.
Check it out!
Be Bold Pin Winners were recognized by their teachers for standing in a positive way to the staffulty member who recognized them!
Check them out!
This Week's Students All Star Students of the Week!
Keep Being Amazing Bruin Nation!!!
We do our best to keep you informed! BMS News Bytes is our weekly newsletter, favorite this blog and the school website. BMS Class Highlights includes each teacher's snapshot about what's going on in class. The school website has all forms, information, calendar updates and district information you might need. Individual teacher websites are extremely useful to both students and parents. It is important that you log into Parent Portal and choose the option to receive email and texts from the school. Not only can you view your students grades, attendance and other information it is also a great communication tool to keep you connected. Lastly, please follow us on social media including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We also have @henryclaytime on Instagram to keep up with the antics of our school therapy dog. As you can see we want to make every effort to stay connected with families.
Thank you again for providing us the opportunity to serve you and your students.
#BruinBold #GoBruins! #bmsbebold
