Dear Bernheim Community,
It’s hard to believe our year is quickly coming to an end but we still have so many fun events to look forward to. We will soon have our annual Spring Ren Rally, House Day, and field trips. Students need to keep working hard and following the Bruin Way! Be sure to see below for information about the 8th Grade Dance & Promotion!
GRIZZLIES WRAPPING UP MIDDLE SCHOOL
Besides the end of year Ren Rally, Field Trips, and regular end of year activities the 8th grade Grizzlies will have a special dance. The 8th Grade Dance is May 11th, 2024 from 6:30-9:00 pm 8th Grade Dance
Tickets will be on sale at LUNCH this week (May 6-10) and will cost $10. Students must be eligible to attend.
The dance is Saturday May 11th from 6:30-9:00 PM at BMS.
PLEASE SEE THE DRESS CODE FOR 8TH GRADE EVENTS
8th Grade Dance & Promotion Dress Code Guideline
8th Grade Promotion
We are so excited to share this day with you and your student. We know the promotion class of 2024 (graduating class of 2028) are going to do amazing things in their future. We love these students!
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
This month is MENTAL HEALTH awareness month. We serve your students daily and love them dearly. There are a few simple things you can do as a family that research claims helps to keep kids on track with their mental health. They are so simple and in this fast paced life sometimes we forget the little things. Studies show families who eat dinner at least twice a week around the dinner table are better able to meet children's mental health needs. Another simple way to help support your students mental health is simply to talk to them about whatever it is they want to talk about. Lastly, encourage them to challenge negative thinking. Middle school in particular is a hard time for children, everything is changing. Sometimes they travel down the path of negative self-talk, or fixate on the negative, we have to intentionally help them flip that script and see the good. As we take a minute to bring awareness to Mental Health, please know BMS is here to support families.
Let us know how we can serve your students and your family. Contact me at amy.bush@bullitt.kyschools.us with any questions or counseling needs.
Work Ethic Certification Information linked here.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
We love our students and we love our teachers too! Thank you to the PTSA, Calhoun Construction, Journey Church, and Southeast Christian for supporting Bernheim Middle School Teachers and Staff and helping us Celebrate. Thank you to the parents who trust us with your students each day, we do this every single day because we truly love your children. We want to extend our gratitude to the best staffulty around. Our teachers are dedicated to improving outcomes for all learners and ensuring that every single BMS student is seen, heard, and loved every day. Their excellence in the classroom is leaving a legacy for generations to come. Thank you!
We are inviting families to help " stock the lounge" with teacher treats. It doesn't take much to make an educator feel appreciated! A kind note, a bag of chips or a candy bar speaks volumes! Thank you to you if you are able to support the BMS staffulty in this way, and if you are not able, just a kind thought this week for teacher appreciation week would be wonderful! Thank you for allowing us to serve you and your students daily!
To help celebrate our wonderful teachers we encourage our students to participate in this week’s Spirit Week.
BMS CLASS HIGHLIGHTS
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
After a week off for testing, the BMS sports teams are back in action this week.
Archery - The archery team is back in action practicing this week in preparation for Nationals next weekend. Good luck archers!
Baseball- The baseball team continues to show growth and coach Hawkins couldn’t be more proud of their improvement. They play this Tuesday vs. Mt. Washington at the Mt. Washington Sports complex, game starting at 7:45.
Softball - The ladies also are back in action this week and continue to show improvement. They will play this Wednesday vs. Zoneton at the Mt. Washington Sports Complex game starting at 6:00.
Track - The track team will have their next meet this Tuesday at Hebron Middle School. They will also be competing in the county championship meet on Saturday at Bullitt Central. They would love to have the support of their classmates!! We are looking forward to continued success!!
Upcoming Dates and Events
May 9- Band/Choir concert 6:00pm
May 11- Grizzlies 8th GRADE DANCE (6:30 pm-9:00pm)
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 ~
Cubs Field trip to the Zoo
Bears Field trip to Main Event
Grizzlies Field Trip to Holiday World (will return by 7:00 PM)
MONDAY
WEAR YOUR HOUSE COLORS!
Girls Basketball 3:00-4:30 pm
Cheer 5:30-7:30 pm
6th grade Band only- practice 3:00-4:00pm
Archery 6:00-7:00 pm
TUESDAY
DRESS LIKE AN EXPLORER/CAMO DAY
Girls Basketball 3:00-4:30 pm
BMS Baseball VS. MWMS 7:45 pm
WEDNESDAY-
DRESS LIKE A TEACHER DAY
Cheer 5:30-7:30 pm
Boys Basketball 3:00-4:30 pm
Afterschool 7/ 8 Band practice 3:00-4:00 pm
BMS Softball vs ZMS at 6:00 pm
THURSDAY-
MATCH A MILLION DAY
ALG 1 exam in the AM. (8th graders)
Academic Support 3:00-4:00 pm (Last one)
BAND CONCERT @6:00 PM
FRIDAY
HAT DAY & SCHOOL S PIRIT DAY WEAR YOUR BRUIN GEAR!!!!
SATURDAY
8TH GRADE DANCE 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
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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BMS appreciates our School Lunch Heroes! This fantastic team does a great job every single day of making sure our students are well fed and taken care of and the entire community at BMS is so grateful for their service.
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
