Dear Bernheim Community,
We are so happy to see our students back for semester 2! We have so much to be excited for and for which to get ready! This week students were jumping back into procedures and routines and overall they did a good job. Getting back to a regular schedule after a long break is a challenge for all of us!
We have so many things to be excited about! Our BMS CEO students have helped facilitate THREE Community Contributor projects this year. It is a wonderful thing to see students impacting their community! Of course, there is more to come! Just know BMS has so many amazing students we can’t wait to see the wonderful work they will do as they continue to grow!
Mr. Loudermilk has grown the BMS FCA to great numbers! They keep needing a bigger and bigger space, encouraging those that belong to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a beautiful thing, watching our students support one another in all ways is awe inspiring!
BMS DINNER TABLE PROJECT
BMS Youth Service Center along with BMS and Southeast Christian Church are inviting you to The Dinner Table Project! See below for details!
Please RSVP for the BMS Dinner Table Project. We look forward to seeing you at the BMS Dinner Table Project on January 25th!
RSVP here Dinner Table Project Registration
Email Katrina Hayden with any questions katrina.haydon@bullitt.kyschools.us
YEARBOOKS ON SALE
SNOW DAY/NTI
We can’t predict the weather, but we can predict there may be a day of weather causing the district to go into NTI. Below is the schedule for such a day. We have students starting at 9:00 am and being done by 11:00 am so that they can go outside and play in the snow. (If we get any) Please be sure your student is up and online. We will be taking attendance on NTI days and as long as students are in attendance the state will count the day! You won’t have to make it up at the end of the year. Please make sure your students are up, Chromebooks ready, and ready to go!
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.
Students interested in applying for BAMS can find the application here.
Please contact Mrs. Bush (School Counselor) with any questions.
Please reach out if you have any needs for your student. We strive to create a wonderful learning space for your students and know middle school is challenging. Please let me know how I can help!
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
Boys’ Basketball: The team has two games left this season. They will play this Friday at Little Flock games starting at 5:30. They would love your support.
Archery - The BMS Archery team will be attending a tournament this weekend at Bullitt Central. We will look forward to hearing about all of the good results that are sure to come from the archers.
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. More information will be coming soon.
Cheerleading- Our cheerleading squad continues to practice hard and will be competing again in competition in two weeks.
Softball - BMS is looking forward to starting our new softball team. We are searching for a coach, 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 practices are in full effect in preparation for the upcoming season. The ladies will start game play at the end of January.
Upcoming Dates and Events
January 8 - SBDM
January 9 - Q2 Report Cards Available in IC
January 15 - Martin Luther King Day No School
January 19 - Renaissance Rally
January 25- BMS Dinner Table Project 5:30, must RSVP
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
April 15 - SBDM
April 16 - Student Showcase/Student Led Conference night.
April 29- KSA Testing Window Opens
May 3- No School
May 11- 8th GRADE DANCE
May 14 Ren Rally (May 15 is the Rain Date)
May 17 Last Day with Students
*End of year field trips and activities TBD.
MONDAY
Volleyball 4:00-6:00 pm
Archery 6:00-7:00 pm
Chess Practice 3:00-4:30 pm
TUESDAY
Boys Basketball 3:00-4:30 pm
Volleyball 4:30-6:00 pm
WEDNESDAY-
After School Band Practice 3:00-4:00 pm
Boys Basketball 3:00-4:30 pm
Volleyball 4:30-6:00 pm
Cheer 6:00-8:00 pm
COLLEGE AND CAREER SPIRIT DAY!
THURSDAY-
Academic Support 3:00-4:00 pm
Boys Basketball 3:00-4:30 pm
Volleyball 4:30-6:00 pm
Archery 6:00-7:00 pm
FRIDAY
Boys Basketball @ Little Flock
Archery Tournament
BRUIN GEAR SPIRIT DAY
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!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRIZZLIES WHO PULLED OFF A WIN FOR THE 2ND QUARTER HOUSE COMPETITION. THEY ROCKED THE FOOD DRIVE AND THE DOOR DECORATING CONTEST.
WATCH OUT!
THE GRIZZLIES ARE BACK!
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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
