Monday, January 30, 2023

1/30/23-2/3/23| BMS Newsbytes: News, Updates and Celebrations! Dance Info, Yearbook Info, & Award Winners!

 Dear Bernheim Community,

We have had a great week here in Bruin Nation.  Grizzly parents note that those schedules are due back to Mrs. Bush by 2/3/23.   We can’t believe it is already time for our 8th grade students to be planning their next steps!  This week our BMS CEO’s helped get ready for the Winter Ren Rally and we love watching our kids grow through servant leadership.   


DOES YOUR STUDENT NEED HELP?

ACADEMIC SUPPORT (after school ESS) Monday and Thursday from 3:00-4:30.  Amanda Korby is coordinating the program for us this year.  Please reach out to her at amanda.korby@bullitt.kyschools to request your student be signed up.  We are going to support students with general help  for all classes and will have a MATH Club after school as well.  


Please contact us and let us know if you would like your student to be part of the Math Club.  Feel free to call the school at 502-869-4000 if you have any questions regarding Academic Support in general or Math Club.  


ATTENDANCE 

Please contact Jennifer Vittitoe with attendance questions at jennifer.vittitoe@bullitt.kyschools.us  or (502)869-4000. Any transportation changes need to be in the front office by 2:30 pm all late transportation notes must be sent 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! Please contact Stephanie Dillman at (502) 869-4000 for any questions about volunteering at BMS. 


COUNSELOR’S CORNER

Grizzly Schedules are due back to school by FEB 3.  

Please let Ms. Bush know if you have any questions about the scheduling process or classes your child may be interested in taking. More information including upcoming dates can be found here


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. 


PALENTINES DANCE

February 10 from 3:00-4:30 pm, $5 to get in! Must be passing all classes and free of major behavior events! Wear your boogie shoes Friday February 10th and stay for the Palentines Dance! 



YEARBOOK SALES



January 31st SBDM 4:15 pm 

February 9- Midterms go home with Students

February 10-Palentines Dance $5, 3:00-4:30 pm (Passing all classes, free of behavior events. )

February 16 Bruin Bash

February 17  No School for Students

February 20 No School For Students

March 10 No School for students

March 13 No School for students

March 14 Fourth Quarter begins

March 20 Report Cards Go Home

March 20 SBDM 4:15 pm

March 31- No School For Students

April 3-7 Spring Break

April 20 OR April 25  Title 1 Student Showcase night 5:30-7:30pm  

April 25 Midterms go Home

April 28 Bruin Bash

May 4- May 25 KSA Window | KSA Test May 8-May 12

May 15 and May 17 Tentatitive  Ren Rally Dates

May 18 Spring Band Concert 6:30

May 20th Grizzly 8th Grade Dance 6:30-9:00 pm (Saturday)

May 24th 8th Grade Promotion @ BCHS at 6:00 pm (Doors open at 5:30pm)

May 25th Last Day of School Field Trips (TBD)


MONDAY -  

  • ACADEMIC SUPPORT (ESS) 3:15-4:30

  • Volleyball practice 3-5 pm

  • Chess 3:00-4:30 pm

  • Archery practice 6-8 pm

TUESDAY- 

  • Volleyball home vs. BLMS 5:30 pm

WEDNESDAY- 

  • Spirit Day! College and Career Gear!   

  • Volleyball Practice 3:00-5:00 pm

THURSDAY- 

  • ACADEMIC SUPPORT (ESS) 3:15-4:30

  • Band Practice 3:00-4:30 

  • Volleyball @ Hebron 5:30 pm

  • Archery 6:00-8:00 pm

FRIDAY- 

  • BMS Spirit Day! Wear your BMS GEAR


EXTRA CURRICULARS

This past weekend our archery team competed in the Nelson County Bullseye tournament placing first again to remain undefeated on the season!  We had several individual medal winners in both the girls/boys categories as well!  They will participate in the North Bullitt HS Bullseye tournament this weekend. 


Volleyball started their season last week going 1-1 in their two games.  They are back at it again this week hosting Bullitt Lick on Tuesday and traveling to Hebron on Thursday.  Good luck ladies. 



Which House is Winning This week? BMS  has a house system that is based on students' year of graduation.  Each house can earn points based on areas that are linked to the Bruin Way.  Points are earned by the percentage of the house on the honor roll, free from referrals, attendance, school spirit, showing responsibility for yourself and others,  participation in community service, random acts of kindness, and more! 


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The BMS Winter Renaissance Rally was Friday 1/27/23

Students celebrated, had fun and were honored for their success! 

Below are the BE BOLD pin winners.  Students are chosen by their teachers for excelling in either Kindness, Courage or Excellent Work Ethic. 


The students listed below have received the highest honor BMS bestows on a student. The Bruin Excellence Award. 

 

We couldn’t be more proud of these students.  Please take some time to Congratulate them when you see them out and about! 


ALL STAR STUDENTS OF THE 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