Barrington Middle School

Important Dates:

• BMS PTO meeting - Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• End of Trimester 2- Monday, March 11, 2024 

• Start of Trimester 3- Tuesday, March 12, 2024 

• No School (Teacher PD day) - Friday, March 22, 2024

• No School (Good Friday)- Friday, March 29, 2024

• No School (Presidential Primary) - Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Stay Connected with BMS:

• Barringtonmiddle.org

• BMS Morning TV Show

• BMS Daily Announcements 2023 - 2024

• BMS Club/Activities Schedule 2023 - 2024

• BMS Student Handbook 2023 - 2024.

• @bms_ri

• #bmsshines

~ BMS Current and Relevant News ~

Career Day Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers are needed to supervise classrooms on Friday, March 15th from 9:30 am-12:20 pm during the BMS Career Day for 7th grade students. We are in need of 12 parent volunteers to chaperone students in classrooms where career day speakers will be presenting.

Chaperone volunteers will meet in the BMS Presentation Room at 9:30 am for a brief overview.

Please click the link to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/bmscareer2024

Thank you!

BMS Eagles Gazette:

Click here for the latest BMS Eagles Gazette issue!

BMS PTO Updates:

• We have a new website and storefront. Please check it out and join the BMS PTO: https://barringtonmspto.membershiptoolkit.com/.

• Please join us for our PTO meeting on Thursday 3/7 at 7:00 at BMS. The agenda includes all of the upcoming events for spring and end of the school year including the 8th grade trip and end of the year celebrations.

• The BMS PTO & Arts Alive! production of Mean Girls Jr. is coming soon with performances 3/22-3/24. Tickets went on sale to cast families 2/26 and information for general ticket sales is coming soon!

• The BMS Book Fair is coming the week of 5/6-5/10. Be on the look-out for more information including volunteer information coming soon!

• Save the date- BMS Faculty & Staff Appreciation Week is coming the week of 5/6-5/10. More information is coming soon including the schedule of events, volunteer sign-ups, and more fun ways to participate and celebrate the wonderful BMS teachers, staff, and administrators!

• We are greatly in need of volunteers for the PTO board, committee chairs, and for many of our events and programs. Please email us at barringtonmiddleschoolpto@gmail.com if you are interested in getting involved or just want more information.

• Stay up to date with the latest information from the BMS PTO- events, volunteer opportunities, meetings, and more! Follow us on Instagram @BMS_PTO.

Family Learning Walk:

On Monday, March 11, 2024 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, Dr. Anderson will be hosting a Family Learning Walk. This is an opportunity for families to tour the building and see teaching/learning in action. Families may or may not see their own child’s classrooms.

If you are interested in attending this walk, please sign up here. (first-come, first-served basis). We still have two spots available!  A confirmation email will be sent to individuals confirming their participation.  

BMS Student Council:

The BMS Student Council is opening up a new avenue for BMS students to communicate their questions and concerns about their student experience at BMS to their student council members.  If a student has a question or concern, please have them complete this form.  Thank you.

This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mr. Magee. Mr. Magee is one of the prime examples of an outstanding teacher at BMS. From how he handles his classes to his individual help with students problems Mr. Magee knows how to run a classroom. Mr. Magee is long overdue for an award and with his superior teaching, he deserves a spotlight. (Nominated by Raman Othman) 

This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mrs. Poirier. She is very kind and funny. When I ask if I can have help she helps me a lot! She encourages me, and tells me that I'm doing great!

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. 

BMS Spotlight Nomination 

~ Monthly DEIB  Corner~

DEIB February Calendar: 

Please see a link to our district’s DEIB February’s Calendar. 

• DEIB February 2024

~ BMS Older but Current News ~

Yearbook Ordering Form: 

Linked below you will find the 2023 - 2024 Yearbook Ordering Information Sheet.

Visit Coffeepond.com and enter code BMS24

(Note: Order date by 5/15/2024. We are unable to accept any orders after 5/15/2024) 

~ BMS Standing Items ~

BMS Procedures

• Dropoff/Pick Up Process - If you choose to drop-off and pick-up your student from BMS, please see this map for directions.  Bus Eligibility Guidelines

• Early Dismissal:  Handwritten notes brought to the office before homeroom or emails to bmsattendance@barringtonschools.org are needed every time you need to dismiss your student prior to the end of school.  Middle School level students are not allowed to bike home early, even with permission by note.  ID and a physical presence is required to dismiss your student early. Please note that the last early dismissal of the day is at 2:45 pm.  Please click here for full details about dismissing your student early from school.

• Daily Announcements:  Click this link daily to find out important information about upcoming clubs, sports, enrichment activities and more!

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: 

• Motivational Message Monday- We encourage you to wear your favorite motivational message proudly! 

• Wednesday College and Career Day- Faculty/staff and students are encouraged to wear their favorite university colors/names and/or support different careers, trades, and occupations. 

• Thursday Cluster Color Day: Faculty/staff and Students are encouraged to proudly wear their cluster colors. 

• Friday School Color Day (Formally known as Blue and Gold Day)- Faculty/staff and students are encouraged to wear blue and gold on Fridays to show our school pride. 

~ Community News ~

Cast Your Vote for Barrington’s New Logo!

100+ entries. 6 finalists.  It’s up to you to choose the winner.  Click here for the QR code and finalist logos!  Deadline is Friday, March 1, 2024.