It has been a great week at BMS. Thank you to all the teachers and students who have been working so hard this year already! We are coming up on midterms. Please make sure you are staying on top of your students' progress. Stay in touch with your student’s teachers through ROOMS, and always stay connected through Infinite Campus!
September is School Attendance Awareness Month!
We are off to a great start this school year! Please make every effort to ensure your student is at school each day. There are lots of great things happening in our classrooms and we don’t want students to miss out on learning!
Thursday, September 12th is High Attendance Day across the state of Kentucky. We would love to have 100% of our students present on this day!
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!
Mark Vibbert is the BMS PTSA school president. Reach out to him if you would like to help out! Please reach out to help support the BMS PTSA.
THEY NEED YOU!
Please contact Stephanie Dillman at (502) 869-4000 for any questions about volunteering at BMS.
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
Students received information about the District Work Ethic Certification in Advisory this week. Please see the information linked here for more details. Many students have already turned in the commitment form to their Advisory Teacher. If your student is interested in earning the Work Ethic Certificate for the 24-25 school year please complete the Commitment form and turn it into the Front Office.
Parents, one of the key players in students' stress and anxiety is social media and technology. Please work with your students in knowing how to manage technology and social media. See the information provided below in Parent Corner.
If you have any questions or need counseling support, please feel free to email amy.bush@bullitt.kyschools.us.
BCPS GOES GOLD
September 9th through the 13th we will be supporting families who have faced Childhood Cancer. BMS is having a toy drive for Norton’s Children's Hospital. All week from September 9th through the 13th Advisory CREWS are collecting and accepting new, unopened toys. Of course it will all go toward the House Competition, but that is not why we do things! We do the right thing, BECAUSE it is the right thing. Spreading a little cheer in the face of daunting challenges is the least we can do to support families. Please help support the Toy Drive at BMS.
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)
BCPS has sent home a code for you to access your students “ROOMS”. Please make sure you have signed up. 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)
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
Thank you to everyone who came out to our first game in our new gym.
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-Open gym sessions for boys’ basketball will begin this week on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 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- We were thrilled to see our cheerleaders perform at the girls' first home basketball game this week—they did an outstanding job! Our cheerleaders are diligently preparing for upcoming competitions and continue to support our teams at BMS with enthusiasm and commitment.
Girls’ Basketball- The girls' basketball team had a successful start to the season, securing victories in all three games against the Zoneton Timberwolves. The team will next compete against Mt. Washington on Tuesday and Bullitt Lick on Thursday. Good luck ladies!!
MONDAY
PJ Day- Put Cancer to Bed
Girls Basketball Practice 3:00-5:00
Cheer 5:30-7:30 @BC
Band Practice 3:00 to 4:15 PM
Academic Team 3:00-4:30
TUESDAY
Cowboy Day- Give Cancer the Boot Day
Girls Basketball @ MWMS
Boys Basketball Open Gym 3:00-5:00 pm
WEDNESDAY
Superhero Day - Be Their Hero Day
Girls Basketball Practice 3:00-5:00 pm
Cheer 5:30-7:30 pm @ BC
Academic Team 3:00-4:30
Choir 3:00-4:30
THURSDAY
Match As Many As You Can - Count On Your Squad Day
Girls Basketball @ BLMS!
Chess 3:00-4:30 pm
Choir 3:00-4:30 pm
Boys Basketball Open Gym 3:00-5:00 pm
FRIDAY
GOLD DAY- BCPS Goes Gold: Wear Gold or the BCPS Goes Gold Shirt
Choir 3:00-4:30 pm
High Five Friday Spirit Day! Greet folks with a High Five!
Check Out the Live Score Board for House Points!
Bruin Nation
House Competition
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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.
