Dear Bernheim Community,
It has been a great week in Bruin Nation. Students have been identifying and classifying rocks in the Cubs House, modeling the Law of Conservation of Mass in the Bears House, and thinking about having a positive impact on the environment in the Grizzly’s House! Students have done great work across Bruin Nation!
The Leadership team has begun meeting with each student in the Grizzly House. We are reflecting on becoming Mastery Learners and setting goals for the rest of their Middle School career. It is hard to believe that there are only a few weeks left and then they will be off to new adventures. Keeping focused and working hard will help all students finish strong!
This upcoming week is Kindness Week. We promote kindness every day at BMS however we will have some extra kindness challenges this week for students. This week is also Valentines Day, it's a perfect week to spread some extra love and cheer! The PTSA will be selling Valentine Grams at lunch for $1 and they will be delivered to students during 6th period Feb 14.
YEARBOOKS ON SALE-
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!!! Please ORDER your yearbook 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 BMS archery team placed first in the middle school division again. Individual medals were awarded for Boys 1st-5th (clean sweep!) and Girls 1st, 2nd and 5th. The top two Girls tied so they had to have a shoot off at practice to see who gets 1st and 2nd. This was the 4th tournament in the River City 3D series where Bernheim leads the overall standings for team and the majority of the individual positions. This weekend the 3D team participates in the 5th event in the series at Jeffersontown High School.
Baseball- The baseball season is right around the corner. Tryouts will be February 15th. The team is composed of 6th and 7th grade boys and all trying out must have a KHSAA physical on file to try out. There is one more open workout this Tuesday February 13 from 5-6:30.
Cheerleading- Our cheerleading squad placed 1st in the advanced Junior High Division this past weekend and were runner up for Grand Champions!! They received their highest score of the season!! They have one more competition for the season.
Softball - Softball will hold a workout Tuesday after school from 3-4:30. Ladies that come can leave their bags in the gym with Mr. Carnes. Weather permitting it looks like tryouts will be Thursday February 15th and Friday the 16th 4:30-6 at Bullitt Central. Ladies will need a KHSAA physical on file to try out.
Volleyball - Volleyball had a busy week with games and some wins!! This week the ladies will travel to Zoneton on Tuesday and they will host Bullitt Lick on Thursday for their 8th grade night. Both night's games start at 5:30.
Upcoming Dates and Events
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
February 23 UK/UL Hoops for Heart Game
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
No School
Volleyball practice 4:00-6:00 pm
Archery 6:00-7:00
Cheer in Cafe 6:00-8:00
TUESDAY
Kindness Week-Tuesday: Start a kindness chain, be kind and notice when others are kind to you. Be sure to pay the kindness forward.
Softball Open Gym 3:00-4:30 pm (KHSAA physical required)
Baseball Open Gym 5:00-6:30 pm(KHSAA physical required)
Volleyball Game @ ZMS
WEDNESDAY-
Kindness Week- Wednesday: Start your day by saying thank you to the person who gets you to school. Be intentional and specific with that “thank you”.
Volleyball 4:00-6:00 pm
Band Practice 3:00-4:00 pm
Cheer 6:00-8:00 pm
COLLEGE AND CAREER SPIRIT DAY!
THURSDAY-
Academic Support 3:00-4:00 pm
Kindness Week- Thursday: Be uncomfortably kind. Kindness isn’t always easy, make others feel seen, heard and loved.
Baseball 3:00-4:30 (KHSAA physical required)
Volleyball vs BLMS
FRIDAY
Kindness Week-Friday: It is High Five Friday. Spread those High Fives and Smiles. Watch the smiles spread throughout the day.
SPIRIT FRIDAY! WEAR YOUR SPIRIT GEAR!
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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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
