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BMS Friday Folder
June 14, 2013
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
The end of the year is finally upon us! I just want to issue a reminder that our after-school library program's last day is Friday, June 14th. Our grade-level pool parties begin next week, starting with the 5th grade on Monday, June 17th and ending with the 8th grade pool party on Thursday, June 20th. Also, the school will be dismissing students early from school next week at 12:20 pm, starting on Tuesday, June 20th.
Our 8th grade graduation will take place at the BHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, June 19th, at 7 pm. We hope to see you there to give them a proper send off to high school! Have a great weekend!
Regards,
Shawn Kelly
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BMS Calendar
June 17 - Grade 5 Pool Party, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
June 17 - Student Council Elections
June 18 - Grade 6 Pool Party, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Early Dismissal @ 12:20 pm)
June 18 - Awards Assembly, Grades 5 & 6, Period 1
June 19 - Grade 7 Pool Party, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Early Dismissal @ 12:20 pm)
June 19 - Awards Assembly, Grade 7, Period 2
June 19 - 8th Grade Graduation, BHS PAC, 7 pm
June 19 - 8th Grade Graduation Dance, BHS Cafeteria, 8 pm
June 20 - Grade 8 Pool Party, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Early Dismissal @ 12:20 pm)
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School News
New! BMS Lost and Found Donation:
Any unclaimed item that is left in the lost and found, which is located directly outside the BMS Cafeteria, will be donated to good will at the end of the school year. If your child is missing any items, please have them check there prior to the end of the school year! Thank you.
New! From the Health Office: Attention Parents/Guardians of 5th graders!
- Please pick up any medication you have stored in the BMS Health Office the week of June 17th during school hours. Over the counter medications can be picked up Monday through Thursday. Emergency medications such as inhalers for asthma and epi-pens should be picked up on the last day of school.
- Attention parents of 5th graders! If you have not contacted me regarding the immunizations your child needs in order to start 6th grade, please do so as soon as possible at 908-204-1916, ext. 3016.
Thank You!
Suzanne Ryan, RN, MSN
908-204-1916, ext. 3016
New!! SUMMER READING CONTEST!
The great thing about reading is that it can take you anywhere! Show BMS where you can take reading by entering the BMS Library's Summer Reading Contest "Reading Faces in Crazy Places!" Click here for more information on how to enter and the fabulous prizes you can win!
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BMS HSA News
Dear BMS HSA Member,
On behalf of the Bernardsville Middle School Home and School Association (BMS HSA), we would like to thank you for your support during the 2012-2013 school year. As a direct result of your generosity,both financial and your valuable time, we were able to provide an outstanding number of programs and events for all of the students at BMS. A highlight of some of the events that HSA members made possible this year includes:
- Incoming 5th Grade Locker Day/Parent and Student Orientations - easing the transition to BMS!
- Newcomer's Breakfast - a warm welcome for students new to the district
- 5th Grade Parent/Staff Reception - a great opportunity for parents to meet the 5th Grade Team
- 5th and 6th Grade Fall and Spring Canteens - this year was a very cosmic experience!
- BMS Book Fair - raises funds for our amazing library
- 6th and 7th Grade DARE Programs and Graduations- the kids loved the ice cream surprise!
- 6th and 7th Grade Dance - Mustache Mania was a hit!
- Teacher Appreciation Luncheon - the teachers were so appreciative of the amazing food
- NJ ASK Ice Cream Truck - a great treat for the kids after a week of testing!
- 8th Grade Class Trip to NYC - the kids can't wait for this one!
- Field Day - after a year of "Hunger Games", "Survivor" returns
- Grade Pool Parties - the kids look forward to this all year, its a sign the end of school is here!
- Cultural Arts- inventive programs to energize and inspire, including Quiet Riot, The Wright Brothers and Jump With Jill (coming in June)
- Rachel's Challenge - this District wide initiative has broadened the students' understanding of tolerance and acceptance, look for the Rachel's Challenge Chain
- 8th Grade Graduation and Dance - who can believe these kids are graduating already??
This year we were especially pleased to be able to purchase 24 Chromebooks for the students to use in the classrooms. This purchase integrates with the District's overall technology plan to bring Chromebooks into the classrooms for the students to be able to use for direct Internet and PC connectivity.
We could not have provided these amazing programs and gifts to the school without your generosity and support. We wish everyone a happy and healthy summer and look forward to another great school year in 2013-2014.
Sincerely The BMS HSA Board,
Keri Kutakoff
Jackie Somers
Debbie Heimerl
Liz Lockward
Kellie Uber
Jen Walsh
Joy Kirkpatrick
Attention 7th grade Parents!
BMS tradition holds that the 7th grade Class Parents host a reception each year following the 8th grade Graduation Ceremony for 8th grade graduates & families. The HSA sponsored reception will be Wednesday, June 19th in front of the PAC (weather permitting or inside @ the PAC entrance if raining.)
Please help provide a lovely reception for the 8th graders & next year's 7th grade class will do the same for us! Please click here to sign up for food and drink donations to be delivered to the Bernards High School PAC entrance by 6pm on June 19th.
Attention 8th Grade Parents!
It's time to order the BMS Class of 2013 Graduation DVD! All orders must be placed by June 14th. Click here for flyer information and order form.
Attention 6th Grade Parents!
We are looking for volunteers and contributions for the 6th grade pool party. Please click the attached google doc to sign up. All donations should be dropped off at the pool on June 18th by 8:45am. Thank you!
Box Tops for Education:
Congratulations once again to Mr. Porter's period 2 social studies class for winning the final Box Tops for Education ice cream party! These 8th-graders, having won the first ice cream party back in January, collected an astonishing 859 box tops in the second half of the school year to clinch a landslide victory. Kudos also go to their closest contenders, Ms. Wisniewski's period 6 class with 222 boxtops and Mr. Docus' period 6 class with 207 box tops. Remember to clip and save your box tops over the summer...social studies classroom collections will start up again next September, so that BMS can earn more free money for programs and supplies for our students! Thank you!
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Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF) News
PLANNING FOR SHEF'S FUTURE!
The SHEF Trustees are thrilled to announce the establishment of THE SOMERSET HILLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION PETER J. MILLER ENDOWMENT FUND to honor Superintendent Pete Miller who is retiring on June 30, 2013 after serving the district admirably for 35 years. Establishing an endowment in the name of Pete Miller recognizes his many contributions, his values and his long term commitment to The Somerset Hills School District (SHSD). By establishing this fund the SHEF Trustees are planning for the foundation's future - honoring its long-term commitment to promote and provide education opportunities by funding innovative programs and projects for the benefit of the students of the SHSD. SHEF's goal is to raise $35,000 by June 30 in honor of Peter Miller's 35 years of dedication to the district. With leading gift contributions by SHEF Trustees already pledged, SHEF is looking forward to the support of the Endowment fund by parents, alumnus and community members who share our commitment to the student's of the SHSD. To pledge or to make a contribution, CLICK HERE to download the Endowment Fund Letter of Intent.
SHEF Enrichment Academy
Click here for updated information about SHEF's new initiative this upcoming summer!
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BMS Sports
New! Fall Sports Registration Information
BMS Sports will be accepting registration/medical forms between July 10 and July 31 for the following sports.
Field Hockey - 6, 7 and 8 grades
Girls Soccer - 6, 7 and 8 grades
Boys Soccer - 6, 7 and 8 grades
Coed Cross Country 6, 7, 8 grades
Please read attached fall sport information sheet for instructions on how to sign your child up for fall sports.
Questions, contact Athletic Coordinator Diane Greenfield degreener@aol.com or 908-204-9139.
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