What a great week! Students are off to a great start this week the Grizzlies are analyzing the Jamestown colony, extracting DNA and writing poetry. Students across the board are jumping right in! Lockers have been distributed, Cubs have chromebooks and the Renaissance Starter Cards have been given out! Students are back in the swing of things!
ATTENDANCE and TRANSPORTATION
Students need to be in their classroom by 8:00 am. Doors open at 7:40am. The school day begins at 8:00 am. Please contact Jennifer Vittitoe with attendance questions at jennifer.vittitoe@bullitt.kyschools.us or (502)869-4000.
Please see the District Student Covid Information Linked Here.
Please keep up with the BCPS Transportation Facebook page (linked) as there has been a great deal of fluidity in the routes. Announcements and bus changes are posted regularly on their Facebook page.
Any transportation changes need to be in the front office by 2:30 pm! The cut off time is crucial to help make sure your students are given the information prior to dismissal. If you need to make a change to transportation during the day, call the school prior to 2:30 pm and then send in a transportation change note to bmsiuser001@bullitt.kyschools.us , You must call in to speak with someone and a written note will be required.
PTSA
Please join the BMS PTSA! They are such a huge support to students, staff and the community!
Thank you to our PTSA for supporting students. Students loved being part of the drawing for gift cards!
Please contact Stephanie Dillman at (502) 869-4000 for any questions about volunteering at BMS.
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
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.
As always please email amy.bush@bullitt.kyschools.us with any questions or counseling needs.
BMS CLASS HIGHLIGHTS
Please visit the BMS Class Highlights, teachers will be updating all the class goings on this week! (linked here) You will find teachers' websites linked along with a brief update of what is going on in class. Teachers have linked materials, resources and items they use in class. The number one way to stay on top of your student's progress is through the 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.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR NEWS
Boys Basketball - Any boy interested in playing basketball this year needs to get a permission slip and information slip outside of Mr. Carnes room or the front office. A KHSAA physical will have to be on file before staying for any open gym or conditioning.
MONDAY
Girls Basketball practice 3:00-4:30
TUESDAY
Girls Basketball practice 3:00-4:30
WEDNESDAY
College and Career Spirit Day!
Girls Basketball practice 3:00-4:30
THURSDAY
Girls Basketball practice 3:00-4:30
Girls Basketball at OKH 5:30
FRIDAY
- High Five Friday Spirit Day! Greet folks with a High Five!
- Wear Bruin Gear or Your House Color!
- Girls Basketball practice 3:00-4:30
Cubs House- All Stars-
Riley Brown
Jacob Baugh
Bears House-All Stars-
Ella Fightmaster
Gavin Williams
Grizzlies House All Stars-
Danielle Barnhard
AJ Lee
We can’t wait to announce This wonderful group of students. They will be chosen based on doing a great job of following the BRUIN WAY all week!
Keep Being Amazing Bruin Nation!!!
We do our best to keep you informed! 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 you might need. Individual teacher websites 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 Instagram. 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! #bmsbebold
