Our Citizen of the Month results for November are in. November’s trait was Citizenship. Please congratulate Dillon Mai sixth, Jenny Owens, seventh, Kami Bremer, eighth, and Jerry Jiminez, staff. Next month, December, the trait is Generosity.
Our
students are still up to good. They have
decorated our lobby with holiday spirit and are
now engaging in the 12 days of gratitude. Each
day challenges students to do something nice to
others and show gratitude.Some examples are giving somebody random a nice note and smile at a person you don’t know. They are also collecting Turkeys and Hams for needy families in the community through a competition with the high school through December 22.
They are also creating and then giving to a lucky person “Jolly Jars” from December 19-22. These jars are filled with random goodness and students can donate a quarter for a chance to win one or more of the jars.
Josh Sundquist recently spoke to our students about overcoming obstacles and making the best out of everything. Even negative experiences can lead to positive outcomes. Students enjoyed the speaker and the message even though we had to walk to the high school last minute to catch his speech.
Debate and Leadership students were also able to recently listen to another speaker, A’ric Jackson. I’m still waiting to hear how it went for them.
Like Chess? So do we. We are currently hosting a lunchtime chess tournament. It is great to see students competing during lunch to see who reigns supreme.
BCMS practiced having a lockdown recently. Students and staff did an excellent job of following procedures and we were able to have an outside observer give tips to improving our safety at the building. If you have any questions about safety here at BCMS please call.
Wear a Hat day fundraiser will be on Thursday, December 8. Students can pay $1 to get a stamp to wear a hat at school in order to raise money for holiday turkeys and hams. I bet we see some interesting hats….
Mid-term for second quarter is Thursday, December 8. Grades will be sent home with students on Thursday, December 15.
Wrestling
districts are this Thursday, December 8, in
Kellogg. Our wrestlers have had a fantastic
season and I would not be surprised if our
athletes win the entire meet.BCMS will host a FIRST Lego League qualifying tournament on Saturday, December 10, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The community is welcome to stop by and watch this great event where students compete by attempting to get a Lego Robot to perform various tasks.
Basketball will begin Monday, December 12. All students interested in trying out for one of our basketball teams will need to have their paperwork in and begin practice/tryouts on this day.
Our Bands will be performing their Holiday Concert on Monday, December 12, at Becker Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Our students always appreciate when the community supports their hard work and efforts. The music will be festive and Mrs. Hanna always ensures the students put on a great show. You won’t want to miss it.
Our Choirs will have their Holiday show on Thursday, December 15, at Becker Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Our students have been practicing and preparing for some time for this holiday themed concert. Be sure to come early to guarantee a seat as Mr. Carpenter generally has his students singing joyfully.
BCMS will be celebrating the holiday season on Thursday, December 22, during school hours. We will have a modified schedule and activities including crafts and other things to send students away for winter break. This will also be ugly sweater day!
Basketball pictures will be on Monday, January 9.
Schedule
12/6: Parent Committee Meeting @ BCMS @ 8:30am
12/8: Wear a hat day fundraiser
12/8: Wrestling districts in Kellogg
12/8: Mid-term for 2nd quarter
12/10: First Lego League tournament @ BCMS, 730-430.
12/12: Basketball begins
12/12: Holiday Band Concert @ 7
12/15: Holiday Choir Concert @ 7
12/22: Last day before winter break and holiday activities
1/9: Basketball pictures