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BMS Friday Folder
May 11, 2012 |
Hello,
This week we had a 4th grade parent orientation meeting for BMS. The HSA Co-Presidents shared a PowerPoint presentation on "Things Parents Should Know", followed by our principal, Dr. Kratz, discussing the transition to middle school, student activities and first day of school procedures. Nurse Ryan spoke about health issues. The evening was an informative and enjoyable one. Eighth grade parents, please see new information below about the upcoming parent and student orientation meetings at BHS.
Don't miss this year's 5th and 6th graders presenting the musical "101 Dalmatians, Kids" on Thursday and Friday (May 17 and 18) at 7:00 PM in the Middle School Cafeteria!
Have a great weekend, Lynn Sharp
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BMS Calendar
Friday, May 11
Thrills & Trills Music Field Trip, 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Monday, May 14
Choral Dress Rehearsal (4:30 - 7:30PM), BHS PAC
Tuesday, May 15
Grade 6 DARE Graduation, 1:00 PM, Cafeteria
Choral Concert, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, May 16
Board of Education Meeting, 7:30PM, BHS
Thursday, May 17
Community Service Hours Due
Spring Play, 7:00 PM, All Purpose Room
Friday, May 18
Teacher of the Year nominations due
Spring Play, 7:00 PM
Tuesday, May 22
Grade 6 Field Trip
HSA Meeting, 9:00 AM, Library
Wednesday, May 23
Grade 4 Orientation, 1:30 - 2:30 PM, Cafeteria
Thursday, May 24
Grade 5 Birthday Party, Principal's Conference Room, 11:03 - 11:33 AM
Culture Day, Grades 5 - 8, 8:00 - 2:45 PM
Friday, May 25
School Closed (Unused School Day #2)
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School News
On June 1, 2012, 8th grade students will be attending an orientation program at BHS. Students will be introduced to members of the high school staff and administration while becoming familiar with various aspects of high school life. Click here for more information. It is our hope that this program will assist students with the transition process and help them to begin their high school experience with confidence and enthusiasm.
Parents of current 8th grade students are cordially invited to attend 8th Grade Parents Night on June 6, 2012 from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in the PAC at Bernards High School. Click here for a letter from Ms. Cooley, BHS principal. The presentation will highlight the positive atmosphere, varied extracurricular offerings and expected protocols of the high school. The high school administration will share their philosophy, which will enable new high school students to transition well into the high school and to achieve success once they are here. Parents will also be treated to a tour of the facility following the presentation.
SHEF has initiated its 4th annual end of year Staff Tribute Program where parents can make a donation to SHEF in the name of a SHSD staff member. Mail your donations by May 25th. Click here for further information and the donation form.
REMINDER: BMS Community Service Hours are due on Friday, May 18, 2012. Each student is required to complete 5 hours per year to participate in end of year activities (Field Day, the grade level pool parties, etc.) Service forms should be submitted to the student's social studies teacher or to Ms. Both in Room 154. Click here for an additional copy of the service form.
GUIDANCE CORNER:
The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) is a 14-week family life skills program designed to improve communication and relationships between parents and teens. The program is for 13 - 17 year old adolescents and their parents or adult caregivers. Start Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM Location: EmPoWER Family Success Center 34 West Main Street, Suite 201 (Second Floor), Somerville
Miss Representation, sponsored by the Municipal Alliance of the Chathams, is a ninety minute documentary and panel discussion, to be held at the Chatham Middle School on Tuesday, May 15th at 7PM. The documentary demonstrates how media affects girlls' self image and what parents can do about it.
Health News:
Attention parents/guardians of 7th graders! Click here for educational fact sheets about Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
Attention parents/guardians of 5th and 6th graders! Click here for educational fact sheets about meningitis.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF FIFTH GRADERS. To ensure that your child will be able to attend the 5th grade pool party on June 15, 2012 please make sure that you submit the required information regarding state required immunizations to Mrs. Ryan in the BMS Health Office by June 1st. Click here for details regarding the immunizations that your child needs in order to attend 6th grade.
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BMS SPORTS
SUMMER IS HERE. . .GET YOUR BMS T-SHIRTS! For a limited time, BMS Sports will offer an online store featuring short-sleeve T-shirts in red, grey or white. All have "Bernardsville Middle School" on front and "B" on back. Youth and adult sizes are available. Also available are gray hooded sweatshirts -- don't get caught without yours for the fall! Check out the online store at https://team.efingersports.com/stores/bernard. NO ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY, MAY 18. For more information or questions, contact Amy Baratta at (908) 719-3366 or amybaratta@comcast.net.
-Questions? Please contact Athletic Coordinator, Diane Greenfield, degreener@aol.com or 908-204-9139
-Click here for the link to the Bernardsville Middle School Sports |
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HSA News
Join us for our final BMS HSA meeting of the school year, Tuesday May 22nd 9 AM in the BMS Library. We will be electing our officers for the upcoming school year.
The last high school HSA meeting of the school year will be held on May 15th at 12:00 noon in the Community Room at the high school. Parents of 8th grade students are invited to attend. Special Guest Speaker Kumari Ghafoor-Davis, MSW, author and parenting coach, will speak on "How to Effectively Communicate with Your Teen". Light refreshments will be served.
2nd Annual Autumn Harvest Fundraiser
The BMS and Bedwell HSA are pleased to announce the 2nd annual Autumn Harvest Fundraiser at Somerset Hills Country Club on Friday, October 12, 2012. Last year's event was a huge success and raised over $25,000 thanks to your donations. We hope you will join us again this year! Save the date!
We also need your help! At this time we are asking for your assistance in donating items, services or your talents towards this year's live auction.
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