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March 15, 2013
Dear Parents and Guardians,

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to make the Cosmic Canteen a fun time for our 5th and 6th grade students. Have a great weekend! 

Regards,
Shawn Kelly
 
BMS Calendar

March 11 - March 28 - School-wide fundraiser and spirit competition to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma of NJ which is part of the "Pasta for Pennies" Program, during lunch  

March 15 - "BMS White Out" Against Bullying and Intolerance

March 21 - National French Exam, Grade 8, Periods 1 & 2

March 23 - SHEF Chili Cook Off, 6 pm, Tranquility Farms 


School News

New! BMS Teacher of the Year Nomination - Due April 15th!

Click here for information regarding nominations for the BMS Educational Professional of the Year.

New! From BMS Peer Leaders

Help BMS keep JERSEY STRONG! Buy a JERSEY STRONG wristband!

Join in with the BMS Peer Leaders in raising money to support Hurricane Sandy Relief by purchasing a JERSEY STRONG wristband. The wristbands are green glow-in-the-dark to represent the strength of the Garden State! Wristbands can be purchased during lunch time from Peer Leaders starting this FRIDAY, as well as directly from Ms. MacGorman in the library. Wristbands cost $2 with all of the proceeds going directly to Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts! Money raised will be split between The Red Cross of Central Jersey's Sandy Relief Fund & St. Hubert's Sandy Fund for assisting displaced animals! Click here to see the flyer about this fundraiser. Please contact Ms. MacGorman with any questions via email at kmacgorman@shsd.org.

   

New! One School, Two Books Author Visiting BMS!

 

James Preller, the author of Bystander, one of our One School, Two Book titles from this past summer will be visiting BMS on Tuesday, April 9th! 

He will be giving presentations to all the grades, doing book signings, and hosting a writing workshop for winners of our writing contest! Please encourage your students to read Bystander or one of Mr. Preller's other books before the visit! See below for information on ordering books to be signed the day he visits! Please place your order ASAP!

 

To order copies of the author's books to be autographed: Click here!

*He will also autograph currently owned copies of his books!

 

 

For information on our BYSTANDER writing contest, please CLICK HERE! Make sure to get your entries in by Monday, March 25th!

  

 

New! From the Guidance Department:

 

Here is a great resource for parents to obtain more information on cyberbullying. Click here to access the link from the National Crime Prevention Council.

 


Attention 8th Grade Parents: 
 
The second payment is due for your child's 8th grade field trip. Click here to download the attachment and send the payment to the attention of Kristine Lewis by March 30th.Thank you!

Attention 5th Grade Parents! Important Information From the Health Office:

Click here for information regarding required vaccines for students entering sixth grade in September, 2013. 

 
 

BMS HSA News 

New! Attention 8th Grade Parents it's time for the 8th Grade DVD for the Class of 2013!

   

With 8th Grade Graduation just a little over 4 months, the gathering of pictures for the creation of our 8th Grade video has begun!

 

This year, Lyn Dotterweich is responsible for the creation of this DVD and she needs your help.  Lyn needs pictures from you to fill the DVD. Our DVD will include pictures from both Bedwell and BMS time frame. This will make the DVD so much more fun! So please dust off those photo albums and forward pictures to be considered for the DVD to lyn.dotterweich@yahoo.com. or call her at 908-234-2398 (cell 908-285-2654). Please forward only those pictures from a school sponsored events.

 

New! Next HSA General Membership Meeting is March 26th @ 9 am in BMS Media Center

 

Please join us for our next HSA Meeting on Tuesday, March 26th @ 9 am in the BMS Media Center. Our guest speaker will be Superintendent Pete Miller who will be discussing the upcoming school budget as well as school safety.  

  
Opportunity to "Make Your Mark" on BMS!

Help support the BMS HSA by purchasing a personalized brick that will be displayed on the walkway leading to the BMS entrance. These engraved bricks are a permanent and practical way to recognize, memorialize and thank friends, family, teachers and loved ones. Perfect for graduation! Click here for an order form/ flyer.

 

 
Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF) 

THE 10TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF

Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF): The 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off will be on March 23. Don't Miss Out! Buy Tickets Now! Click here for more information.  

 

 

The Silent Auction is accepting  donations for the Chili Cook-off through March 15th.
We are looking for unique items including fun getaways and faraway places!
If you or someone you know want to donate to the Silent Auction
Please do so Right Away!! Your donation is a gift that will last a child a lifetime.  Please click here for more information and for a donor form. Thank you.  Please contact laura@ryslaw.com or call (908) 328-2761 if you have any questions or wish to donate.


 
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