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August, 30 2013

Dear Parents and Guardians:

 

Welcome back!  On behalf of Bernardsville Middle School, I would like to welcome you and your child(ren) back for the 2013-2014 school year.  I hope everyone had a relaxing summer and anticipates the start of an exciting new year on September 6th!

 

This year, we will be welcoming eight staff members to BMS.  Meredith Panik (School Psychologist), Kaitlyn Roberts (Special Education) and Jessica Allison (Physical Education/Health) join three new teachers in the Mathematics Department: Megan McInaw (grade 5), Anne O'Halloran (grades 5&6) and James Cicchino (grade 7).  Transferring from within the district are Marcy Craver, Guidance Department (grades 7&8) and Judi Martin (Latin). Collectively, we are looking forward to a wonderful school year!

 

Please see below the forms and procedures for the first-day-of-school.  In addition, it is important that you review, sign and return the documents listed below to your student's first period teacher on Friday, September 6 (the first day of school).

 

The staff and I would like to extend a very special welcome to each family.  We look forward to working with you and your child and anticipate an outstanding year!

 

Sincerely,

 

Dr. Lynn Kratz, Principal

 

First Day of School Procedures - September 6th

 

Incoming 5th Grade Students Only 

On the first day of school, any 5th grade student who arrives prior to 7:30 A.M. should report to the gym. At 7:30 A.M., students in 5th grade will be ushered to the cafeteria, where they will report each morning. All 5th grade students will remain in the cafeteria where they will be greeted by their first period teachers and escorted to their first period classes. During this time, students will receive their schedules that include locker assignments. 5th grade students do not need to have their schedules when they arrive at school on the first day. During first period, teachers will explain student schedules and allow time for locker setup (for those students who did not participate in locker day). Additional time will also be allotted for students to acclimate themselves to their daily routine.

 

 

Students in 6th, 7th & 8th Grade 

During the last week of August, all students will be able to log onto PowerSchool to access their schedules. Students should arrive on the first day of school with the knowledge of their first period class. In the event that you are unable to access PowerSchool at home, lists of first period classes will also be in the corridor of the main entrance to the school, inside the gymnasium and in the cafeteria. Please note that official schedules and locker assignments will be distributed to the students on the first day of school by their first period teachers.


Student Schedules

Unofficial student schedules will be accessible via PowerSchool on Friday, August 30th. Please keep in mind that official student schedules and locker assignments will be distributed to students on the first day of school by their first period teacher. 

   

SHEF (Somerset Hills Education Foundation)
 
The Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF) welcomes you back to the start of another school year!  SHEF would like to include you in our e-newsletter, and would love to have you join our talented group of volunteers who assist us in providing educational opportunities to the students of the Somerset Hills School District. Please see our most recent newsletter by
The Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF) is seeking an Event Planner for the 2014  Chili Cook-Off!  This is a part-time paid position!!  To see the full description of the position, please click here.  


BMS SPORTS 
 

Middle School  Ice Hockey Team:

On-line registration is now open for players entering grades 6-8 in September (players entering 5th grade are also eligible as this is a non-checking league).  Simply click the Orange Register Now button on the upper right side of the page at www.BernardsSomervilleIceHockey.com .  Games typically start in October so please register NOW so we can collect/place uniform orders in time for the upcoming season. An initial deposit of $200 is due by September 15th and payments can also be made on-line.  Please share our club website with any potential hockey families that maybe interested in trying hockey this season.

 

 

Golf Outing - The 2nd Annual SHIHA Golf outing is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24th at Neshanic Valley Golf Course.  Registration is available on-line and payments for both golfers and sponsors is also available at the link above under the "Golf Outing" tab at www.BernardsSomervilleIceHockey.com .  Cost if registered by August 30th is $185 per golfer or $195 after August 30th!  Your support is needed in securing golfers, volunteering the day of the event or secure auction items and/or prizes.

 
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