March 1-March 5: Celebrations, News and Information!

 Dear Bernheim Community,

Congratulations to Brea Breeze for being named the BCPS Middle School Teacher of the Year.  She is the second BCPS Teacher of the year from BMS.  Ms. Karla Elliott was also the BCPS Teacher of the Year last year! Way to go Bruins! 

We have had a great week with students and can't wait to be able to have even more time with them.  This week there has been much to celebrate! Seventh Grade Boys Basketball Championship, National History Day winners and BMS having the district Teacher of the Year for the second year in a row!  Things are looking better and better as we approach the one year mark since the pandemic really impacted us.  There is light at the end of the tunnel and we can see the end is in sight, at least partially.  

Speaking of the end of things, this week MIDTERMS went home and were released through Infinite Campus(IC).  Please check on IC to see your student's midterm grades. Awesome and Brilliant students (A/B Day) yours are also available on IC,  however students did receive hard copies to give to parents as well.  CHECK those midterms, as we get closer to the end of the year we are making plans for summer school and retention interventions.  We are also making plans for the fun end of the year celebrations and students need to be in good standing to participate.  Please check their grades. 

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE FOR BCPS HYBRID LEARNERS

Teachers are available as per their Help Desk Times! 

Supporting Students

At BMS students have  access to Academic Success (ESS), Wonderful Wednesday Groups, and Recovery Programs, as well as the specific interventions  each teacher has in place to support students. The goal is that each and every student is able to make academic gains this year and move on to the next grade level with their class.  Please check Infinite Campus to see the progress of your student.  If they are failing please reach out to their teachers so an intervention plan can be made or adjusted.  In most cases , if a student is failing, students are simply not completing learning tasks even with multiple prompts, and direct help and support from their teachers. We know this is a challenging time and we want to support students and families in any way we can.  The goal is for each and every student to be successful! Please let us know how we can help. 

Bullitt Cloud Academy

BCA, We have hired Heather Davis and she will be helping us as the Recovery Coach for BCA.  Her group of students must be online from 2:15-3:00 pm on their assigned day with her.  This is yet another intervention to help students who are struggling.  Please make sure if your student is in her group that they are on their zoom classes regularly, as is listed on the main schedule below,  and they are on her zoom intervention class which will be 2:15-3:00.  This is critical to their ability to succeed this year. 

It is important for ALL BCA students to attend each zoom lesson and  complete all learning tasks in google classroom.  BCA teachers are available and want to connect with you and your student.   BCA students also have ESS, Wonderful Wednesday, and will be working with a Recovery Coach.  BCA teachers are willing to provide students any and all opportunity to be successful.  The school day is from 8:00am -3:00pm every day.  Please have your student up and on their Zoom classes. 

BMS BCA Class Schedule-Be There! 

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Don't Forget About Academic Success (ESS)

Contact Brea Breeze at brea.breeze@bullitt.kyschools.us  to sign your student up for ESS, you may also call the school directly at (502) 869-4000 between the hours of 8:00-3:00 pm.Make Kindness Normal

BMS did a wonderful job showing kindness in so many ways over the last two weeks.  We had several people receive gifts and they paid them forward.  Just because the official "RAK" week or day has passed doesn't mean we can forget about it.  Being Bold in Kindness is part of the Bruin Way. Please encourage your student to make kindness normal everyday!  #BeBoldBruins 

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REMINDER:

If your child has an illness with any Covid-19 Symptoms please complete the student protocol form linked here.  Please call the school and let Ms. Veatch know if your child is ill for any reason.  

ATTENDANCE:

Students do need to be here on the days the are scheduled for, if they are not here it is an absence. Students need to be in their classroom by 8:00 am, or they are considered tardy.  This is the same as it has been in years past.  Students must be on their chromebooks doing their school work on the days they are at home as well.  The school day begins at 8:00 am, please make sure students are up and going even if they are in the BCA or on their @ home days. 

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Please follow the link to the BMS Class Highlights. (linked)  You will find teachers websites linked, what's going on in class, unit plans, resources and links to items used in class.  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. 

 

Students' Advisory period is an important part of their day.  Students work through College and Career studies and Character Education connections with their mentor teachers.   We are striving to help all students grow in all areas and we are so proud of what they have accomplished even right through a pandemic! 

As always please email amy.bush@bullitt.kyschools.us with any questions or counseling needs. 

   

 

March 2           Volleyball vs BLMS

March 4           Volleyball vs MWMS

March 10        No School For Students

March 11        Volleyball vs ZMS

March 26        End of 3rd Nine Weeks

MONDAY -

BMS Spirit Day! Wear your BMS Gear! 

Volleyball practice 3:00-6:00 PM

Archery 6:15-8:00  pm

Academic Success (ESS) 3:00-4:30 pm (Contact Ms. Breeze or Ms. Kuykendall to sign your child up) 

TUESDAY

Volleyball Vs. BLMS

WEDNESDAY

Remote Learning for All Students. 

Students are to be in their Advisory Zoom at 8:00 am.  Wednesday is their Power Path Day, this is a day when they work on content either for intervention or enrichment.  

College and Career Spirit Day! Show your gear in Advisory. 

Wonderful Wednesday Groups will be at BMS. 

Volleyball 3:00-6:00 pm 

Archery 6:15-8:00  pm

THURSDAY

REMOTE LEARNING FOR B-DAY STUDENTS

FRIDAY

REMOTE LEARNING for B-Day Students

BMS Spirit Day! Wear your BMS Gear! 

Academic Success (ESS) 3:00-4:30 pm-If your student is failing a class, needs extra support, reach out to Ms. Breeze to inquire about Academic Success! 

Boys Basketball 7th Grade Champs

Bernheim Bruins 2021

Bernheim participated in the Mercy Academy State Qualifying Tournament this past weekend.  This was the last opportunity to post a State ranking.  BMS archery was dominant improving their score from last week and earning another first place team trophy for the season.  

For the girls Brooklyn C.  For the boys Chase S. placed second and Blayton H. fifth.  

Bernheim ended up ranked 8th going into the State Tournament in March.  Congrats to the archers and families for continuing on during this crazy season!

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National History Day Winners

The Renaissance Program

We strive to celebrate student success at every turn! The Renaissance program celebrates students academic success and overall growth! Each student earning a Ren Card status will have an actual card that provides them with a few extras throughout their school day!  Celebrating students' hard work and success is what we are about! Go Bruins!

Gold Card Status= students with all A's

Silver Card Status= students with A's and B's

Bronze Card Status= students A's, B's and the occasional C.

Grit Card Status =students who have "stepped it up" 

CHECK OUT THESE STUDENTS WHO HAVE EARNED A RENAISSANCE CARD AND WON THE DRAWING! 

HOUSE COMPETITION

HOW DO WE EVEN GET POINTS?

% OF STUDENTS ON HONOR ROLL

% OF STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR BRUIN BASH (passing all classes) 

% OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN SPIRIT DAYS

HOUSE COMPETITIONS AND MORE! 

SHOWING UP TO ADVISORY AND ZOOM CLASSES

Which House is Winning This week?

250

247

250

207

Cubs House- All Stars-

Kyla Perkins & Drew Davis

Bears House-All Stars-

Anthony Eckhoff & McKenzie Thompson

Grizzlies House All Stars-

Bryce Stivers & Shyann Weakley

Ursa Major All Stars-

Austin Kidd & Abigail Barnes

This wonderful group of students has been recognized for doing a great job of following the BRUIN WAY this week!

Keep Being Amazing Bruin Nation!!!

As always we are always happy to help in anyway

we can. There are so many ways to keep up with what is going on at BMS.  BMS 
News Bytes is our weekly newsletter, 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 (also linked above) 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. 

#BruinBold #GoBruins!