Thank you for your patience as we have navigated through the disruptions of the last week. Your student’s safety is our number one priority every day. In spite of it all, our students and staffulty have excelled, and risen to high expectations.
Friday we had our second annual Advisory Crew Team Building Day as we began working on our second annual Title 1 Community Contributor Carnival. Students had a great day and we were very proud of them. We spent the first part of the day reflecting on the importance of always choosing to Be The Good. We have great kids!
Monday and Wednesday of next week is the first round of ELS testing. Monday is Reading and Wednesday is Math. STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR CHROMEBOOKS AND CHARGERS.
Thursday the Fire Department will visit BMS for a Fire Safety presentation; Ms. Ackermans STEM classes are working on Fire Safety this week! We very much appreciate our local heroes supporting the learning at BMS.
SAME DAY TRANSPORTATION CHANGES??
Call the school before 2:30 pm.
Send a transportation change note to Ms. Jennifer Vittitoe at jennifer.vittitoe@bullitt.kyschools.us.
Be sure to speak with someone at the school and provide the written note. Please note: Due to overcrowding, students typically cannot ride home with friends.
PTSA
Please join the BMS PTSA! They are such a huge support to students, staff and the community! PTSA will be selling spirit wear soon, so be on the lookout for those flyers and information!
We are looking for more parents to support the BMS PTSA. We will be having elections for officers very soon. Spirit Wear Flyers will be coming out soon as well! Contact the PTSA president, Mark Vibbert, to help out! Please reach out to help support the BMS PTSA. Please contact Mr. Vibbert at mavibbert1@gmail.com
WE NEED YOU!
Please contact Stephanie Dillman at (502) 869-4000 for any questions about volunteering at BMS.
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
Huge Shout-Out to all our students and staff for supporting our Go For Gold Campaign this week! It’s wonderful to see how our community comes together to support others, and your kindness truly shows the power of caring.
Our Advisories have started diving into our Graduate Profile Competencies linked to the Community Contributor Carnival. Make plans to join us for the event on October 24th! Ask your student which non-profit organization their advisory will be promoting and supporting!
If you have any questions or need counseling support, please feel free to email amy.bush@bullitt.kyschools.us.
BMS CLASS HIGHLIGHTS
Please check out the BMS Class Highlights, where teachers will update you on all the activities happening this week! (Click here to visit)
Make sure you are in “ROOMS” and have signed up. Communication is happening through the BCPS app and ROOMS. Once you do, you are in for the rest of your students BCPS career. Teachers have posted materials, resources, and other classroom essentials there.
To stay on top of your student's progress, the best tool is the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. (Log in here) Make sure all Infinite Campus information is correct.
We’re here to support your student and family in any way we can, so don't hesitate 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 - Archery tryouts are scheduled for October 1st through October 3rd. Please ensure that you have an up-to-date KHSAA physical on file to participate. This season, the team will be limited in size, and all returning archers must also attend tryouts. We are seeking individuals who are coachable, possess skill, prioritize safety, and demonstrate strong academic performance, including good grades, attendance, and behavior.
Boys’ Basketball-The last week of open gym sessions for boys’ basketball will be this week on Tuesday from 3-4:30 PM and Thursday from 3-4:30 PM. Please note that these sessions are not part of the official tryouts but provide an opportunity for players to prepare ahead of the tryouts scheduled for October 1st and 2nd. A KHSAA physical and a completed permission slip must be submitted to Mr. Carnes to participate in the open gyms.
Cheer- Our cheerleaders are diligently preparing for upcoming competitions and continue to support our teams at BMS with enthusiasm and commitment.We can’t wait to see them perform again this coming Tuesday and Thursday nights at the girls home games.
Girls’ Basketball- The girls' basketball team had an eventful week, traveling to Eastside and hosting Hebron for games. The team continues to show great improvement. This week, the team will be busy with games Monday at Bloomfield, hosting Mt. Washington and Eastside. All games begin at 5:30 PM. We hope to see everyone come out and support our team!
MONDAY
READING ELS TESTING
Girls Basketball game @ Bloomfield
Cheer 5:30-7:30 @BC
Band Practice 3:00 to 4:15 PM
Academic Team 3:00-4:30
TUESDAY
Girls Basketball vs MWMS
Boys Basketball Open Gym 3:00-4:30
STLP interest meeting 3:15-4:15
WEDNESDAY
MATH ELS TESTING
Girls Basketball Practice 3:00-4:30 pm
Cheer 5:30-7:30 pm @ BC
Academic Team 3:00-4:30
Choir 3:00-4:30
THURSDAY
Girls Basketball VS EMS
Boys Basketball Open Gym 3:00-4:30 pm
Chess 3:00-4:30 pm
Choir 3:00-4:30 pm
Boys Basketball Open Gym 3:00-4:30 pm
FRIDAY
Boys Basketball Open Gym 3:00-5:00 pm
Choir 3:00-4:30 pm
High Five Friday Spirit Day! Greet folks with a High Five! Wear your BRUIN Gear
Check Out the Live Score Board for House Points!
*Update Grizzlies have 926 after Friday’s Competitions
Bruin Nation
House Competition
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Advisory Crew Team Building Day~
Grizzlies for the Win on House Day!
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All Star Students of the Week
We do our best to keep you informed! BMS NewsBytes 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. Make sure you have downloaded the BCPS app and entered your students code for ROOMS. All information is there for teachers lessons! 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, X 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.
