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September 27, 2013

Dear Parents and Guardians:

 

Many of our co-curricular activities are in the process of disseminating information to our students about the clubs they advise. Please be sure to check out the co-curricular calendar which is posted in the school news section of this edition of the Friday Folder. The schedule, along with a description of some of our clubs can also be found by clicking on the co-curricular link located on the BMS Homepage. 

 

Have a great weekend! 

 

Regards,

Shawn Kelly 

 

BMS Calendar

September 28 - 8th Grade Car Wash/Bake Sale, BHS Parking Lot, 8 am - 12 pm

 

October 1 - Assembly, "Decision Making", Grades 7 & 8, 1:45 pm 

  

October 2 - 4 - Book Fair Previews, All Grade Levels, during the school day 

  

October 7 - 10 - BMS Book Fair, All Grade Levels, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm (except Thursday 10/10 when the fair ends 

     

School News

New! Traffic and Safety Announcment:

 

It has been brought to the attention of the school district by the Bernardsville Fire Chief that there have been cars parked or stopped in the fire lanes during the school day and at after-school events at all three schools.  These fire lanes are clearly marked with yellow paint not only for the safety of the students and staff, but for emergency responders as well.  Parking in the fire lanes could

delay a response should there be an emergency at one of the schools.  Please do not park, even temporarily, in any area designated as a fire lane.  The only time cars are permitted to be located in the fire lanes is during morning drop-off and afternoon pickup at BMS. We appreciate your anticipated cooperation to ensure the safety of our students and staff.  Please do not hesitate to contact the administration with any questions.  

 

BMS Co-Curricular Activity Schedule:

 

Click here to access the schedule for our co-curricular activities. Many of our clubs and activities will begin to start meeting soon. Should you have any questions, please contact the club advisor. 

New! Attention 5th and 6th Graders!:

Fall Open Gym will be starting on Tuesday, October 1st from 2:50-3:50 in the Gym.  If you are interested in playing basketball, indoor soccer, hockey, etc., come join us on Tuesdays and Fridays during the month of October.  Please complete the following permission slip and return to Ms. Both in Room 154 by October 1st.  No permission slips will be accepted after the start date. 

New! Girls on the Move: 

 

Girls on the Move - Attention all girls in 5th - 8th grade! We are running a fall program of Girls on the Move, a fitness club where you train to run a 5K in downtown Somerville on November 24th. We will meet for 8 weeks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, afterschool from 2:50 to 3:50. Meet in Room 221 with sneakers, a water bottle, and a snack and then we'll go outside to run! See Ms. Malwitz or Mrs. St. Ours with questions. Click here for a permission slip to participate. 

 


From the BMSGreen Team

Green Team --- Join the BMS Green Team! You'll get to take care of our school by doing recycling and outdoor projects, as well as do extra science labs and activities. And you'll earn all your community service too! We meet every other Thursday from 2:50 to 3:50 in Ms. Malwitz's room, starting September 26th. See Ms. Malwitz if you need a permission slip or click here to download one. If you have any other questions, please see Ms. Malwitz in room 221. Go green BMS!

New! The Bernardsville Middle School BOOK FAIR is coming!

 

The BMS Book Fair will be open for sales on the following days:

Monday, October 7th - 7:30 - 3:30pm

Tuesday, October 8th - 7:30 - 3:30pm

Wednesday, October 9th - 7:30 - 3:30pm

Thursday, October 10th - 7:30 - 3pm

All parents and students are welcome! :)

***You can even PRE-order the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid book at the fair!

We will also be offering an order form for parents that may not be able to make it into the fair and prefer to pick specific books for their child! Your child will fill this out with their Social Studies teacher when they come in for previews! See WishList/Order Form HERE!

 


New! Attention All Readers!!

Do you love to read? Don't forget to sign-up for BMS Book Clubs with Ms. MacGorman! Stop by the library today!

 

Did you forget to hand in your Reading Faces in Crazy Places picture for the contest this summer? There is still time to enter! All entries are due Friday, October 4th to Ms. MacGorman in the library!

 

 

Atttention all BMS 7th Graders! Free YMCA Membership For All Seventh Graders for the 2013-14 school year!

 

The 7th Grade BMS Student who attends the YMCA most often between October 4th and October 31st will win Rutgers Football Tickets! Get to the Y, sign up for an orientation and start having fun and working out! It's a win-win. Click here to get the details of free membership.

 

 

   

HSA News


8th Grade Car Wash:

The 8th Grade Car Wash is Saturday September 28th from 8 am to 12 pm. Help support the 8th Grade New York Trip! Click here for flyer and details
 

Attention 8th Grade Parents 

 

The 8th Grade Car Wash is an annual fundraiser to raise money to help pay for the great 8th Grade Class Trip to NYC in June.

 

We need volunteers! 

 

Please see the attached google docs spread sheet to sign up.  Parents and student volunteers welcome or donate supplies! Click here to sign up!

 
 

SHEF News
 
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
 

Boys and Girls Basketball Registration:

 

Registration for boys and girls basketball will from October 7th - October 17th. 

Please review the information regarding each program carefully.

Questions- contact Diane Greenfield degreener@aol.com

 

Click here to access more information about boys basketball.

 

Click here to access more information about girls basketball. 

   
 

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