Barrington Middle School
BMS Connected Learning Newsletter: Week of 10.1.2023
The BMS Learning Community is Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Excel!
Mission
Barrington Middle School’s Mission is to empower all students to excel in character, citizenship, collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking, so that they may positively impact the future.
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Welcome, Ласкаво просимо, bienvenido, benvenuto, 欢迎, Bem-vindo, स्वागत, வரவேற்பு, Hoş geldin, welkom, Witamy, добро пожаловать, maligayang pagdating, خوش آمدید, Bi xêr hatî, স্বাগত, καλως ΗΡΘΑΤΕ, ಸ್ವಾಗತ Üdvözöljük, Willkom,いらっしゃいませ 歡迎, fáilte स्वागत छ , مرحباً To BMS! This year, we would like to celebrate and recognize the various languages spoken at Barrington Middle School. If you would like to include the language spoken in your home, please complete the following link. |
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DEIB October 2023: DEIB October 2023 EAch month, BMS recognizes a number of Holidays and Days of Remembrance as identified in the district’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity calendar. Below you will find our October Holidays and Days of Remembrance. October 9:Indigenous People Day Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday that is celebrated on the second Monday of October in many parts of the United States. On this day, people are encouraged to remember and celebrate the many indigenous people who have traditionally lived and currently live in the U.S and its territories. October 10: World Mental Health Day Observed annually on October 10th, World Mental Health Day is a public awareness observance day to raise the public’s awareness about mental health issues that affect people all over the globe. It also gives mental health workers, doctors, nurses and other professionals a chance to dispel mental health myths, reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues and to help people recognize when they or their friends and family members may need to seek treatment. This holiday has been observed internationally since 1992. October 14: Day of the Defender UKRAINE This national holiday honors the rich traditions of the Ukrainian people. It honors the bravery and heroism of those who defended Ukrainian independence, territorial integrity, military traditions, and victories of the Ukrainian people. October 14 is also the anniversary of the formation of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army and the Day of the Ukrainian Cossacks. October 19: Spirit Day -Anti Bullying LGBTQ youth disproportionately face bullying and harassment because of their identities. Each year, millions go purple for Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. Spirit Day is an annual LGBTQ awareness day observed on the third Thursday in October. October 20: The Birth of the Bab Siyyid Ali-Muhammad would become known to the world as the Bab (meaning “the Gate” in Arabic). The Bab was the symbolic gate; it was His mission to herald the coming of this promised Manifestation of God whom we know to be Baha’u’llah. In the Baha’i calendar, the Birth of the Bab and the Birth of Baha’u’llah are celebrated one after the other in one festival referred to as the “Twin Holy Days”. Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2023 will occur on Tuesday, October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. |
BMS Canvas/Aspen Presentation: This past week, during our open house, we provided our families with an overview of how BMS uses Canvas and Aspen. Linked below you will find an overview of that presentation. BMS Canvas/Aspen Family Overview We encourage you to take a look at this tool as it provides families with a wealth of information on how to best support your child’s education. |
Yearbook Ordering Form: Linked below you will find the 2023 - 2024 Yearbook Ordering Form. 2023 - 2024 Yearbook Ordering Form (Note: Order date by 5/15/2024. We are unable to accept any orders after 5/15/2024) |
Calling 8th Graders! Baby pictures for yearbook: It’s a tradition at BMS to include baby/toddler pictures in the BMS yearbook during their 8th grade year. Please complete the following form and upload your child's baby photo directly through this form.To avoid confusion, please ensure only one photo is uploaded per student. PLEASE NOTE: You need to be signed into your or your child's gmail account. If not, you will not be able to upload the photo. DEADLINE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2023 Please contact Mr. Kearns (kearnsb@barringtonschools.org) in room 2221 if you have any questions. Thanks! |
BMS HISTORY DAY PROJECT Student Meeting for Anyone Interested- Wednesday, October 11, 7:45am, BMS Library- email texeiraj@barringtonschools.org if you cannot make it Adults Needed to Help with History Day Project Option 1 -1/week -2:30-3:10pm- you choose Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays Option 2 -1/week - 12:10-1:00pm- you choose Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays Details for Adult Volunteers: -October-March -BMS Library -support Mrs. Roy and participating students Email Melanie Roy roym@barringtonschools.org |
BMS Media Center Newsletter: Click here for the latest September 2023 library newsletter! |
Sportsnight Information: Our first sportsnight of the year is scheduled for Friday, October 13, 2023 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm for 6th and 7th grade BMS students only. (note: 8th graders will have their first sportsnight in November- Date TBD) Sportsnights: We are excited to inform you that BMS will continue our longstanding tradition of hosting Sportsnights for our BMS students. Please see the helpful hints below. Looking forward to a fun evening! What are Sportsnights?
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BMS Fall Tennis: BMS Fall tennis is continuing for the next two weeks. All abilities and grade levels may sign up for any day (but please limit your student's sign up to one day per week). There will be six weeks of tennis total (this is the sign-up for week 5) and each week will focus on a different set of skills culminating in some games between classmates. There is no cost to participate! There will be a new sign-up link in the Connected Newsletter each week so keep an eye out for that. You must sign-up each week if you are interested. Due to no school on Monday, this week tennis will be held Tuesday, 10/10, Wednesday, 10/11, and Thursday, 10/12. Please reach out to Riley Spillane (spillaner@barringtonschools.org) with any questions. |
BMS Unified Theater Signups: BMS Unified Theater is back! Calling all actors, singers, dancers, and tech people! BMS Unified Theater is back for another year of inclusion, performing, and growing together! Join us for our Unified Theater Launch Party on Thursday, October 12 from 3:15 to 4:10 in room 1213! Please see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 1213 for more information! Sign-ups begin October 5th after school! Click here to sign up! |
~ BMS Spotlight on Learning ~ |
This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on our entire BMS Learning Community! As previously mentioned, I wish I could bottle up the appreciation, gratitude, and positivity shared with me the other night at Open House. Family member after family member stopped to thank me and share their appreciation for their child’s experience at BMS. They were so impressed with all of you for the dedication, enthusiasm, and professionalism you bring to the craft of teaching and learning! This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mrs. Place. Mrs. Place is the nicest teacher ever. She always makes an effort to be kind and helpful to every student, regardless of what kind of day she is having. She always does everything she can to make sure each and every student has an equal opportunity to do well, and wants them to do well. (Nominated by a BMS Student) This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Biko Alston-Hanna. When a student dropped his folder and all of his papers were on the ground, Biko was right there to lend a hand while others ignored the situation completely. Great work, Biko. Thanks for looking out for your peers. (Nominated by a member of our BMS Faculty) This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mrs. Dalessio. Thank you for being a great teacher and making learning fun. (Nominated by a BMS student) Do you know of a BMS Faculty/Staff/Student member that is shining bright? If you do, please complete the form below and we can include the nomination in an upcoming newsletter. |
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BMS Procedures
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BMS Pride: This year, each week we would like to invite all of our students to join BMS Faculty/Staff in showing BMS pride and school spirit by the following:
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Community News |
Town of Barrington Flu Clinics: Barrington will be hosting community flu clinics on October 17th and November 2nd. Please see this flier for additional information or to register. |
Barrington Lions Club Peace Poster Contest: For over three decades, Lions clubs around the globe have been sponsoring a very special art contest in schools and youth groups. Creating peace posters gives children everywhere the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity, bringing peace to the world one child at a time. Please click here for the informational poster and rules. Submissions due by October 27, 2023. |
Barrington Day of Caring: Monday, October 9, 2023 from Noon - 4:00 pm Barrington Day of Caring is a community-wide event with volunteers consisting of individuals, families, friends, or teams who are mobilized to work with the residents of Barrington to provide much-needed support and assistance. Town and local civic leaders partner together to organize the event. Along the way, relationships are built as volunteers work together by getting to know one another and the neighbors they serve. No skill set is needed to volunteer. However, your expertise is welcomed. Questions or concerns? Email us at dayofcaringRI@gmail.com More info: www.barrington.ri.gov/326/Day-of-Caring |
For the Birds... A collaboration with Barrington Middle School & The Land Trust Join us at our Kick-Off Event on Thursday, October 5 @ 6:30 PM in the Barrington Town Library Teen Room *Inspired by the book, Where have all the Birds Gone? by Rebecca E. Hirsch Ms. Tanya from BPL, Mrs. Roy from BMS, and Cindy Elder from the Barrington Land Conservation Trust are teaming up to do monthly activities to get young adults into nature and use their voices and talents to advocate for the environment. Sign up here for this fun event which will include chocolate bird snacks! |
Barrington Public Library Happenings:
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Barrington Afterprom Clothing Drive Fundraiser: Donation drop off at the Barrington High School on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Click here for more information. |
Sowams School Octoberfest: Saturday, October 14, 2023 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Carnival, Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting, Games, Cake Walk, Spooky Hayride, Bounce House, Prizes, Basket Raffle, Silent Auction |