Saturday, November 23, 2019

Nov 25- Nov 27: Student Celebrations, News and Updates-

Dear Bernheim Community, 

Students did a great job this week! They are working on the district STEM challenge in science classes.  Students are reading up a storm! We have several reading parties to have this Tuesday with is a celebration of reading! Band students are working very hard on their Christmas Concert and Art Students are turning BMS walls into a local art gallery! We are so proud of BMS students and all their hard work! 
We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy time with family and friends.  Please know we are grateful for each of you and your students!  There will be no school Wednesday through Friday.  
CASE testing is coming up the week before Christmas Break.  It is extremely important that students are here for this assessment and that they take it very seriously.  This assessment indicates their opportunities now and in the future! It does count toward their overall grade as well.  Please watch for more news and updates as those dates get closer.  

Thank you to STLP, Mr. McCamish and Ms. Amiott for BMS Sport Center and News! Please follow the link to see the latest! Watch all the way to the end for a special message from one of our Cubs!  Video Linked Here

NEWS YOU CAN USE! 
2019-2020 yearbook can be purchased ONLINE ONLY through January 31, 2020 for $18.00.  We will have a limited quantity for sale in May ($20) so guarantee your yearbook by visiting the Jostens website.




Please consider contributing to the BMS toy drive for Skylar's Kids. We will be supporting the effort to provide a special gift to children fighting cancer this season. Please send a new toy to BMS and we will be collecting them in the lobby through Dec 19. It is an easy simply way to choose kind and bless a family who is surely going through some challenges this season.

Please follow the link to the BMS Class Highlights. (linked) You may also checkout teachers individual websites which are linked to the Bernheim Middle School website and on BMS Class Highlights. (linkedTeachers each have unit plans, resources and links to items used in class.  Lastly, the number one way to stay on top of your student's progress is through 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. 



 

November 27-29-Thanksgiving Break
December 3rd-
8TH GRADE TRANSITION NIGHT AT BCHS FOR 8TH GRADE STUDENTS AND PARENTS 
December 10th-BAND CONCERT @ 7:00 pm

December 12th-CUBS field trip to A Christmas Carol- Dress nice. 
Monday:
SBDM @ 4:00 PM
Boys Basketball vs. BLMS
Tuesday:
LUNCH TIME GIVEAWAY DRAWINGS FROM BE BOLD CARDS!
Boys Basketball @ Hebron
READING PARTIES DURING 4TH PERIOD FOR THE CLASSES THAT EARNED IT! 
Wednesday:
No School



Thursday: 
No School-HAPPY THANKSGIVING



Friday:
No School 


-- WE LEARNED HOW TO DANCE--
--(SORT OF)
IT WAS A GREAT FRIENDSGIVING DANCE AT BMS FRIDAY!! We are happy to report that 90% of our students were eligible to attend the dance! Congratulations to those kiddos! Next event we hope to have 100% of students eligible to participate!





HOUSE COMPETITION UPDATE
Which House is Winning This week?
913

709
1034

Cubs House- All Stars-
Malorie Thiel & Dawson Kremzar
Bears House-All Stars-
Annie Wening & Gavin Conner
Grizzlies House All Stars-
Austin Engwer, Sarah Minton

This wonderful group of students has been recognized for doing a fantastic job of living The Bruin Way- Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe, Be Here and Be Bold in Kindness, Courage and Excellent Work ethic!
Go Bruins! Well Done, keep up the Great Work!
Keep Being Amazing Bruin Nation!!!
                                                          

As always we are always happy to help in any way we can. There are so many ways to keep up with what is going on at BMS.  BMS News Bytes is our weekly newsletter, please favorite this website. BMS Class Highlights is each teacher's snapshot about what's going on in class.  The school website has all forms, information, calendar updates and district information along with links to individual teacher websites which 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 Remind. We also have @hentryclaytime  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 student. 
#BernheimStrong Go Bruins!