Barrington Middle School

Welcome, 

Bienvenido, Bienvenu

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. 

Let’s Celebrate the Languages Spoken at BMS 2024 - 2025

Important Dates:

• Family and Student Sports Meeting for Cross Country & Field Hockey - BMS at 6:00 pm

• No School Students, Primary Day- Tuesday, September 10, 2024

• Picture Day - Wednesday, September 25, 2024

• BMS Open House- Thursday, September 26, 2024 

Barrington Public Schools believes accessibility and inclusion benefit everyone. The District is committed to planning accessible events and providing reasonable accommodations to support the full participation of all members of our community. For accommodations, please contact Barrington Middle School at 401.247.3160

Stay Connected with BMS:

• Barringtonmiddle.org

• BMS Morning TV Show

• BMS Daily Announcements 2024 - 2025

• BMS Club/Activities Schedule 2024 - 2025

• @bms_ri

• #bmsshines

~ 2 Week Look ~

~ BMS Current and Relevant News ~

Unified Theater: 

We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming Launch Party on September 17th, and we want you to be a part of it! This exciting event will kick off a brand-new project that’s full of creativity, collaboration, and fun.

Join us as we celebrate the launch with music, refreshments, and a preview of what’s to come. Whether you’re looking to get involved or just want to enjoy the festivities, there’s something for everyone.

Interested in being a part of the action? We’ve made it easy to sign up! Simply fill out the form attached to this newsletter to let us know how you’d like to participate.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect, create, and celebrate. We can’t wait to see you there! Sign-up form will be open on September 11th after school. 

Date: September 17th
Time: 3:15-4:15
Location: Room: 1213

Friends of DC Fundraising Committee for 6th Grade, 7th, Grade, and 8th Grade: 

It is not too early to start fundraising! If you are interested in serving on the “Friends of DC Fundraising Committee” we ask that you complete the form below. Committee responsibilities will include working with our BMS DC Planning Team to plan and assist in the implementation of viable fundraising opportunities to support the 8th Grade DC trip for your child’s class. 

Friends of DC Fundraising Committee 

7th & 8th Grade Families please update your student’s emergency contacts:

Please take a second to review your student’s emergency contacts and family emails.  This may be done online by following the directions below:

Updating Student Information

Parent/Guardian User Guide

It is highly recommended to use a desktop/laptop computer to update your information.

STEP 1 - LOGIN

Login to https://ri-barrington.myfollett.com/aspen/logon.do

Any questions about your account may be emailed to x2help@barringtonschools.org

STEP 2 - INITIATE 

Once you have logged into your Aspen account, you may start the review process by clicking Initiate in the “Start a new returning Student Registration” box.  

Select the student you would like to review.

Go through each tab and update any information, if necessary. 

You must complete the Additional Info Tab. 

If you are changing an address, please complete the Change of Address Form and provide all documentation to the BPS School Administration offices at Barrington Town Hall.

You may click the “Save & Close” button at any time to save your work and complete it later.  To continue working, click the green checkmark next to your child’s name.

STEP 3 - SUBMIT

Once you have completed your review, click the Submit button on the Submit tab.  

Cell Phones/Airpods/Smart Watches: 

We know that students do their best learning when they are not distracted. Students will keep their cell phones, apple/smart watches and airpods (or other bluetooth headphones) in their lockers for the duration of the school day. If students need to contact families they can ask to go to the main office. If families have a message that they need delivered to their students they can call the main office and we will get the message to your student.

Teachers will be reviewing this expectation with students as well. The only exceptions to this rule are students who use a personal device documented in a school plan. More information can be found in our Student/Family Handbook. 

BMS Making a Difference “M.A.D.” Squad:

The BMS M.A.D. Squad is an all inclusive community group open to teachers, students and any one who wants to make a difference! The M.A.D. Squad runs the Positivi-Tea and Coffee Cart, the school store and sells monthly Kindness Grams to raise money that is used to make a difference within our school and our community.  The Squad will meet this year in Room 1201 from 3:15 to 4:15 pm on the following dates: September 9, October 7, November 11, December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 7, May 12 and June 9.  Everyone is welcome!

BMS Fall Sports Family Meeting for parents/guardians and students:

Cross Country and Field Hockey programs will meet Wednesday, September 4th at 6:00pm.  Boys and Girls Cross Country will be in the Student Union. Field Hockey will meet in the Auditorium.

Details about practices and the program will be provided at that time.

BMS Fall Tennis:

BMS Fall tennis will be starting the week of Monday, September 9th.  All abilities and grade levels may sign up for any day Monday-Wednesday (but please limit your student's sign up to one day per week).  We will be offering five weeks of tennis 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 Genius in the Connected Newsletter each week so keep an eye out for that. Please reach out to Riley Spillane (spillaner@barringtonschools.org) with any questions. 

Please sign up using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49AAAE2EAAF9CE9-51097291-bmsfall

Volunteer at BMS!:

BMS loves its volunteers!  Please consider sharing your time with our students.  Click here for more information about how to get your BCI requirement done and to get more information about volunteering.  

Join the Eagle Gazette staff:

The EAGLE GAZETTE wants you!  If you like to write or draw, come join the Eagle Gazette school newspaper!! Our first meeting is FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th from 3:15 - 4pm  in Room 1211.  Reach out to Mrs. Oswald if you have any questions.

Join the BMS Community Service Club:

Come make a difference in our community!  Anyone Interested is welcome to our first meeting-  Friday, 9/13   from 3:15 - 4pm in Room 1211. Questions? Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Oswald at oswaldc@barringtonschools.org.

~ Spotlight on Learning ~ 

This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Joe Pimental. This past week was Joe’s last week of service. He has been with our BPS community for nearly 30 years. Thank you, Joe, for your dedication, service, and positivity. We wish you the absolute best in retirement. 

Do you know of a BMS Faculty/Staff/Student member who is shining bright? If you do, please complete the form below and we can include the nomination in an upcoming newsletter. 

BMS Spotlight Nomination 

~ 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!

~ Community News ~

Barrington Youth Basketball Association

REGISTRATION OPEN! Visit www.bybahoops.com to REGISTER!

Recreational League Program:

• The Recreational League Program allows youth who are both new to the game and experienced and are interested in learning the fundamentals, to continue to learn new skills, while participating in a fun atmosphere. This commitment is optimal for families who travel on weekends during the winter months, but whose child is still interested in playing the sport of basketball. Playing time will be equal among all players.

• The season will begin the week of November 25th and end with a one day tournament on February 8 th .

• Divisions in the recreational league program will be divided by grades (3/4), (5/6), (7/8). Each team will have a one hour practice during the week and a game on Saturday.

Competitive Travel Program:

• The Competitive Travel Program provides an opportunity for players in Grades 3-8 that have experience playing basketball, advanced skills, and are seeking an opportunity to play in a highly competitive league.

• Players and families must be willing to make an increased time commitment for practice and games.

• TRYOUTS are scheduled for the weeks of September 16 th and 23 th with two sessions per grade.

• Attendance at both tryout dates is strongly encouraged. A tryout schedule is posted on the league website.

• There will be a non-refundable $40 fee to register for tryouts. The season begins the week before

• Thanksgiving, with games over February vacation and concluding by mid-March. All teams will play in postseason tournament.

• Players are required to participate in 60% of Recreational League practices and games. An exception will be made for players on the Middle School Team. Registration for this league includes the Recreational League Fee!

• Must register before September 13 th to be eligible for tryouts!

Scholarships are available upon request

Coaching Opportunities Available! Please register on the league website for consideration!

Barrington Education Foundation (BEF) Duck Race:

The annual BEF Duck Race is happening again this year on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 2-4pm at the Town Hall Gazebo.  There will be a raffle basket, popcorn, Del's lemonade, games, balloons, music and much more!  Click here for more information.