Dear Bernheim Community,
Students have been wonderful this week. It was a short week and as I was in classrooms students were doing wonderful thinking and collaborating! It is so hard to believe that we are halfway through the year. Grizzlies had a House Bash this Friday for winning the House competition.
8th grade parents check out the Counselor’s Corner for all the scheduling details. It is time to think about high school! Students really need to be game on with their academics and behavior. There are so many opportunities for students in BCPS to graduate high school with a variety of certifications, an associates degree, even be well on their way to careers in the industry fields. Those opportunities involve looking at students' scores on benchmark assessments and state standardized tests, they also look at behavior and attendance. We encourage students from day one to be “Game On” in these areas, it seems when they get to the middle of the 8th grade year they realize it really does matter. Please help us encourage all students to stay focused on all the right things! #GoBruins!
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
Flu is the worst it has been in a decade in Kentucky. Please remind students to wash hands, cover their nose and mouth when they cough or sneeze and to keep their hands to themselves. We appreciate your help and support. We sure want to keep all the Bruins healthy.
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
Grizzlies (8th) Grade Parents & Students - This month we will begin the High School Scheduling Process. Students will be meeting with representatives from The Area Technical Center, Career Readiness Center and Bullitt Central during the school day. 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.
NEWS:
If you need anything for the next couple of weeks we have an interim principal at BMS. I will be out working through a medical issue. Ms. Harrison, Ms. Bush and Ms. Watkins and all the staff have things well in hand and are excited about things coming up. Mr. Donnie Wright will be there to support them, he has many years of experience and met students on Friday. If you need anything please email him at donald.wright@bullitt.kyschools.us
We are grateful for the support.
January 10-ATC/ROC visit with 8th grade
January 11 Report Cards Go Home
January 16 MLK- No School
January 27 Renaissance Rally - Disney Themed -Wear your Best Disney Gear!
January 30th SBDM 4:15 pm
February 9- Midterms go home with Students
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 3:00-5:00 pm
Chess Practice 3:00-5:00 pm
Cheer practice 5:30-7:30 pm
TUESDAY-
Volleyball Practice 4:30-6:00 pm
Archery Practice 6:00-8:00 pm
WEDNESDAY-
Spirit Day! College and Career Gear!
THIRD QUARTER BEGINS
Volleyball Practice 3:00-5:00 pm
Cheer Practice 5:30-7:30 pm
THURSDAY-
ACADEMIC SUPPORT (ESS) 3:15-4:30
Band Practice 3:00-4:30
Volleyball Practice 3:00-5:00 pm
Archery 6:00-8:00 pm
FRIDAY-
BRUIN GEAR SPIRIT DAY
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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We are so Proud of these students!
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
