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May 18, 2012
Hello, 

This week our sixth graders graduated from the DARE program.  Officer Kelly led the ceremony and spoke, along with Police Chief Valentine and Assemblyman Bucco.  Four students read their essays on what they learned from the DARE program and all students were treated to a pizza party, courtesy of our HSA.  Congratulations, sixth graders!

The BMS Chorus gave a wonderful performance on Tuesday evening. The Choral concert was upbeat and the students really enjoyed it.    Thanks to Mr. Noonan and Mr. Sands for directing such a great show!  

There's one more show tonight of the fifth and sixth graders' musical "101 Dalmatians, Kids".  It starts at 7:00 PM in the Middle School Cafeteria.  Hope to see you there!

Finally, this is the last chance to nominate a BMS teacher for The Somerset Hills School District's Teacher of the Year.  Please use the attached form and send your nomination to Dr. Lynn Kratz today!

Enjoy your weekend,
Lynn Sharp


BMS Calendar

  

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 Snow Day #2)

 

Monday, May 28

Memorial Day, School Closed

 

Tuesday, May 29

School Closed (Unused Snow Day #3)

 

Wednesday, May 30

Instrumental Dress Rehearsal, 4:30 - 7:30 PM, BHS PAC

 

Thursday, May 31

BMS/Bedminster 8th Grade Youth Summit, 9:30 - 12:30 PM, BHS

Instrumental Concert, 7:00 PM, BHS PAC

 

Friday, June 1

8th Grade Orientation at BHS, 8:00 - 9:45 AM

 

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.  Please note that 8th graders go directly from their homes/buses to BHS that morning. Eighth grade teachers will meet our eighth grade students at the high school for their return trip to BMS at 9:45 AM.
 
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 
 
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. 
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 

 

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.
  
 
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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