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October 11, 2013

Dear Parents and Guardians:

 

This is just a reminder that school is not in session on Monday, October 14th in observance of Columbus Day. 

 

Have a great weekend! 

 

Regards,

Shawn Kelly 

 

BMS Calendar

October 14 - School closed, Columbus Day 

 

October 18 - HSA Wreath Sale Begins 

     

School News

Attention 5th Grade Parents and Students!

 

We are very excited to announce the addition of Math in Focus to the grade 5 curriculum.  You will receive opportunities to learn more about this new math program this year.   Think Central offers you the opportunity to look inside your child's day-to-day learning. For more information about how to access on-line resources for this program click here

  

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. 

BMS Writing Lab: 

 

Attention Students and Parents: The BMS Writing Lab will start on October 8th and run on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the BMS Computer Lab, Room 234.  This is an opportunity for students to gain assistance on writing projects in a small group/one-on-one setting with the help of a certified Literacy teacher.  Students may bring any writing assignment (essays, OERs, lab reports, vocabulary, research projects, etc.) with them to work on.   Any questions, please contact Ms. Both at [email protected]
 

 

YEARBOOKS ARE NOW ON SALE!!

 

Anyone interested in purchasing their 2014 yearbook can do so at  YearbookOrderCenter.com.  If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Heydt at [email protected].

 

Attention all 8th Grade Parents:


Yearbooks are now on sale!!  If you wish to submit a baby ad for your 8th grade son or daughter, please follow the attached instructions.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email Mrs. Heydt at [email protected].

 

Information about the 8th Grade Trip:
 
All 8th grade families should have received their 8th grade field trip packets @ Back to School Night or brought home by your 8th grader.  If you did not receive your packet please click here to access a copy of the field trip letter and reservation form due November 2nd.

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. 

  

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

New! HSA General Membership Meeting, Tuesday, October 22nd
 

Please join us for our next HSA meeting on Tuesday, October 22nd at 9am in the BMS library. We will have members of the BMS Guidance Department on hand to discuss their role at BMS and answer any questions you may have. In addition, we will have our new superintendent, Dr. Frances Wood, introduce herself to the BMS HSA.

 
Attention 5th and 6th Graders :

 

It's time for Masquerade Madness at the Fall Canteen! Tuesday October 22nd, 3-4:15 in the BMS cafeteria, $2 per student. All permission slips must be turned in by October 18th. Click Here for flyer/permission slips
 

 

Attention 5th and 6th Grade Parents 

 

We are looking for volunteers and donations for the Fall Canteen. Please click on the Google Doc to sign up and help support the Fall Canteen! Thank you!!!

 

8th GRADE HOLIDAY WREATH AND GREENERY SALE IS UNDERWAY! 
 
Place your order today for beautiful wreaths, boxwood trees and more! Your purchase will help offset the cost of the 8th grade trip to New York City!  Access an order form or see a brochure or your favorite 8th grade student to order.  Items will be ready for pickup on Tuesday, December 3rd. The top 2 wreath selling students will get front row seats to The Blue Man Group, which they will be seeing the day of the class trip!  Thank you for your support! 

 

 

 
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
 

New! Somerset Hills Fencing Club 

 

The BMS feeder program for the top rated BHS Varsity Fencing Team. The program is run by BHS Varsity Coach Paragano.The cost is $110 for the season, which runs December 16th through February 28th. Classes are every Monday and Wednesday 4:00-5:30 pm at the Bedwell Gym and

rental equipment is available!

 

Sign up is during the month of October and forms are available on line at www.somersethillsfencingclub.com

 

You may email Ed Coury at [email protected] for any questions.

Space is limited so please register early.

 
 

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 [email protected]

 

Click here to access more information about boys basketball.

 

Click here to access more information about girls basketball. 

   
 

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