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June 8, 2012
Hello, 

Many seventh and eighth graders received awards today for their achievement on the National Latin Exam -- congratulations!  Field Day is next Thursday, June 14th, with a raindate scheduled for Friday, June 15th.  

Enjoy your weekend,
Lynn Sharp


BMS Calendar

   

Friday, June 8 

World Language Final Exam

Student Council Luncheon, 11:03 - 11:33 AM, Library

 

Monday, June 11

Math Final Exam, Grades 7 & 8, Periods 2, 3, 4 (Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry)

 

Tuesday, June 12

Math Final Exam, Grades 5, 6, 7 during class

French Final Exam, Periods 2, 4, 8

 

Wednesday, June 13

Math Final Exam, Grades 5, 6, 7 during class

French Final Exam, Periods 2,4,8

8th Grade Trip, NYC, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

B.O.E. Meeting, 7:30 PM, BHS

 

Thursday, June 14

End of Marking Period 4

Field Day, 12:00 - 2:30 PM

 

Friday, June 15

Grade 5 Pool Party, 9:00 - 12:00 PM

Field Day Rain Date, 12:00 - 2:30 PM

 

Monday, June 18

6th Grade Pool Party, 9:00 - 12:00 PM

8th Grade Pool Party, 9:00 - 12:00 PM

Awards Assembly, Grades 5 & 6, Period 1, Grade 7, Period 2, Cafeteria

Early Dismissal 12:20 PM

 

Tuesday, June 19

7th Grade Pool Party, 9:00 - 12:00 PM

8th Grade Graduation Dance, 8:00 - 10:00 PM, BHS Cafeteria

Early Dismissal 12:20 PM

8th Grade Graduation, 7:00 PM, BHS PAC   

 

Wednesday, June 20

8th Grade Pool Party, 9:00 - 12:00 PM

Early Dismissal, 12:20 PM

Last Day of School

School News

Subscription Busing 2012-2013:

Remember that June 20, 2012 is the deadline to return your child's registration form and payment for subscription busing for the 2012-2013 school year.  If you received a letter regarding your child's eligibility to participate in subscription busing and you wish to take advantage of this opportunity, you must respond with full payment by the deadline above. Information is available at the district website, www.shsd.org.  Click on department, then transportation to download the letter and registration form. Registrations postmarked after the deadline will only be accepted if seats are available on an existing bus, and seats will not be guaranteed for the beginning of the school year.  Questions may be directed to Transportation Coordinator Ginny Harknett at [email protected], or 908-630-3015.

 

SHEF Chili Cook-Off Event Planner - PAID Part-Time Job Opportunity

Are you organized, have a passion for raising money to support education programs and are enthusiastic about getting out and talking about it?  The Somerset Hills Education Foundation has a part-time position available to help plan our key fundraiser - the Chili Cook-Off.  Click here for more information . . .

  

 ATTENTION 5th, 6th and 7th graders: Student Council election news attached.  Elections will be held Thursday, June 14th.  

 
The final edition of this year's Bulldog News is now online.  Go to Mrs. White's webpage to find the top 5 things to do in Bernardsville this summer, allow our movie reviews help you decide what to see, get advice from Bernie the Bulldog, enter to win the last $10 Amazon gift card by guessing the final Mystery Teacher, and play our puzzles and games!

 

Attention Yearbook Members:
Our last yearbook meeting will be after school, June 13th, in Ms. Trapp's room (307).  
  
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 immediately.  Click here for new letter regarding the immunizations that your child needs in order to attend 6th grade. 
BMS SPORTS
 
NEW --- CALLING ALL HOCKEY FANS!!!
Do you play hockey or are you interested in Ice Hockey?  Come join the Bernardsville Middle School Hockey Team and play with your friends!  Our season runs from October to March, but sign ups start now.  The Bernards High School Varsity Hockey coach is running summer clinics. . . come join us and cool off this summer!  If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Christine McGriskin [email protected] or (908) 635-0073.
 
Information for Fall 2012 Sports is now posted on shsd.org, BMS, icon for BMSSports
FALL SPORTS OFFERED:
Field Hockey - 7 & 8 grades
Girls Soccer - 6, 7 & 8 grades
Boys Soccer - 6, 7 & 8 grades
Co-Ed Cross Country - 6, 7 & 8 grades
Scroll down to the bottom of the BMS Sports page to print all forms required.  All forms are due July 23, 2012 and must be submitted on time in order to try out for Fall Sports.
 
-Questions? Please contact Athletic Coordinator, Diane Greenfield, [email protected] or 908-204-9139  

-Click here for the link to the Bernardsville Middle School Sports 

 

HSA News 
 
 Order your 8th Grade Slide Show DVD!  Order on the attached form by June 15th.
 

The BHS HSA is hosting a Welcome Coffee for our new freshman parents on Wednesday, September 5th at 8:30 AM during the Freshman Orientation.  Click here for more information.

The Box Tops for Education Program has ended for the current school year, with Ms. Wisniewski's period 2 Social Studies class once again winning the ice cream party for collecting the greatest number of box tops in the second half of the school year...589 to be exact!  Mr. Kelly's period 7 class was a close runner-up with 483 box tops collected, while Mr. Calabrese's period 1 class came in third with 265. The HSA would like to thank the Student Council and Ms. Both for their help in running the BTE program, and also to remind all students and parents to keep clipping those tops all summer long!  
 
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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