It has been a great week for BMS students! Our Cubs STEM team took 2nd place in the BCPS STEM Challenge. Ella Fightmaster and Autumn Thorpe represented BMS well! Way to go!! Our BMS Academic Quick Recall Team came in 3rd in the district Governor's Cup competition and had a great showing! We can’t wait to see what they will do next year!
PTSA
Thank you to the PTSA for facilitating our special election for a parent SBDM Member. Congratulations to Teresa Fightmaster for being elected! We are greatly looking forward to working with her as the year progresses!
The PTSA will be starting a fundraiser in the next couple of weeks. They will be selling Domino's Pizza Slice the Price cards. Every time you purchase a large pizza at Domino’s, you will receive a large pizza FREE!
The cost of the card is just $15, which is around the price of a large pizza, so if you use the card just one time, it pays for itself! You can use the card as many times as you would like until the card expires. You are able to use the card for multiple purchases. For example: buy 10 pizzas and get 10 more pizzas FREE! Stay tuned for more information that will be coming home with students soon.
ATTENDANCE
It’s that time of year where there are many more cases of flu, strep and those “it’s just a virus” as well as continued cases of COVID. Please be sure that if your child is out sick that you send in a parent note or a doctor note to excuse their absence.
While it would be wonderful to have Bruins at school each day, they need to be well. BCPS has a 24 hour fever free guideline that should be followed before sending your student back to school. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our front office staff. (502)869-4000
BMS CLASS HIGHLIGHTS
Please follow the link to the BMS Class Highlights.(linked) You will find teachers' websites linked along with a brief update of what is going on in class. Please visit their websites and lesson plan links to see all that is happening. The number one way to stay on top of your student's progress is through Infinite Campus. We are here to support your student and family in any way we can, please feel free to reach out.
COUNSELOR NEWS
8th Graders interested in ATC/ROC - please remember that you must apply for those programs. Please click here for the application link.
Please contact Ms. Bush for all your counseling needs.
amy.bush@bullitt.kyschools.us Thank you for your support and help!
COMMUNICATION
Please be sure that you have updated any changes to your email address or phone numbers to the school as soon as possible. You can either call the school or use your Parent Portal account to make those changes. It is imperative that we have updated contact information for you in case of an emergency. If you have not listed others as emergency contacts for your student, please consider adding a couple of trusted individuals so they can help out if needed.
Bus information is also being sent out daily for buses that are not running. We want to make sure you are getting contacted when these matters arise. Correct contact information is vital to ensuring that you are being contacted for these updates.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Tutoring for your Student! What to do when your kid needs help? Monday and Wednesday from 3:00-4:30 Academic Support is available. Brea Breeze and Lexie Bewley are both leading the after school sessions. Contact the Academic Support Coordinator, Kimberly Newton, with questions or requests for your student to participate. Please call (502)869-4000 or email kimberly.newton@bullitt.kyschools.us (linked email)
Keep Checking Back For End of the Year Dates and Activities
Jan. 24th SBDM
Jan. 28th--Ren Rally- Postponed until Feb 4th
Feb 4th-- CATCH THE WAVE- REN RALLY: Are you a Gold, Silver or Bronze Card Owner (Based on 2nd 9 weeks)
Feb. 7th--Midterm Grades Posted
Feb. 11th--Palentines’ Dance 3:15 - 4:30 ($5, Must be Passing and Free of behavior events)
Feb. 21st--MAKE UP SNOW DAY- School is IN session
Feb. 18th UK/UL Basketball Game, Hoops 4 Heart
April 1st- No School (PD Day)
April 4th-April 11th No School- Spring Break.
April 25th--SBDM
April 26th--Student Showcase!
May 2-13 KPREP TESTING
May 14th 8th Grade Dance- (Must Be Eligible)
May 16th -- SBDM
May 17th-- No School (PD day)
May 19th - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
May 20th Last Day For Students
MONDAY -
ACADEMIC SUPPORT 3:00-4:30 Contact Ms. Newton to sign your child up!
KUNA Meeting 3:00-4:00pm
Chess Practice 3:00-4:30pm
Boys Basketball 3:00-4:30
Volleyball Practice 4:30-6:00
SBDM 4:00
Archery 6:00-8:00pm
TUESDAY
Creative Club (Group B) 3:00-4:15
Boys Basketball 3:00-4:30
Volleyball Game @ ZMS
Archery 6:00-8:00pm
WEDNESDAY
ACADEMIC SUPPORT 3:00-4:30 Contact Ms. Newton to sign your child up!
Boys Basketball 3:00-4:30 pm
Archery 6:00-8:00pm
SPIRIT DAY - COLLEGE AND CAREER GEAR! SHOW UP AND BE COUNTED!
THURSDAY
Boys Basketball 3:00-4:30 pm
Band Practice 3:00-4:30 pm
Volleyball Game @ EMS
Archery 6:00-8:00 PM
FRIDAY
Renaissance Rally : Catch The Wave! Wear your favorite Summer Vacation Wear! Favorite Beach T-Shirt, Summer hats- Must Be Dress Code Appropriate!)
House points are determined by what kids are doing well and right! Honor Roll, Being Free of Office Referrals, Attendance, Spirit Day participation, Community Service project participation and more.
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Cubs House- All Stars-
Abbi Campbell
Calen Smith
Bears House-All Stars-
Cameron McMillen
Ayla Newberry
Grizzlies House All Stars-
Conner Luke
Olivia Graves
This wonderful group of students has been
recognized for doing a great job of following the BRUIN WAY this week!
Even with some of our archers out last weekend, Bernheim had a good weekend with a win at the East End Extravaganza. We are still in the hunt to break our first goal of 3300!
Individual highlights:
East End Extravaganza
Boys - Mark 1st, Calen 2nd, Trey 3rd, Samuel 4th, Dalston 5th (clean sweep!)
Girls - Riley 2nd, Mallorie 5th
Bullitt East
Boys - Mark 2nd
We have a busy weekend this weekend! We are looking forward to our second hosted tournament, the Eastside tournament and our first 3D state qualifier!
Keep Being Amazing Bruin Nation!!!
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 along with links to individual teacher webpages 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 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 students.
#BruinBold #GoBruins!
