Boonsboro Middle School

This will be our last newsletter for this school year. This is a very busy time for school events, so be sure to keep up with our shared event list (below) as well as notifications sent through Connect5 and social media. If you have questions about any of the events, please call us!

The WCPS Summer Learning Program (iPad check-out) will be offered again this year. You can expect information about this opportunity to be shared via e-mail and Facebook over the next few weeks.

Please encourage your students to READ this summer! What they read is not so much important, and summer is a great time for students to find and read texts that they actually enjoy. I also challenge students to spend as much time outside as possible! We are lucky to live in an area that has so many opportunities for outdoor activities: Appalachian Trail, Greenbrier State Park, Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal, Potomac River, Antietam Creek, and so many more. The exploration and learning that occurs through these experiences cannot be replicated through a text or video simulation, and helps to form connections to the curriculum we teach in our classrooms.

Lastly, I want to thank you for welcoming me to the BMS community. I have appreciated the candid discussions with so many of you throughout the year and truly value and need your partnership to bring this school to its fullest potential. One of our goals for next year will be to build a stronger school community. Please mark your calendars for August 27th and/or 28th for a tailgate-style Back to School Community Night. More details to come!

I hope you all have a very safe and enjoyable summer!

~Lindsey Avara-Reynolds, Principal

May 15th--7th Grade Chorus Concert 7PM

May 16th--7th Grade Chorus Concert 7PM

May 18th--Band @ Towson University for State Band Festival! Good luck!!!

May 18th--8th Grade Formal 6-8PM

May 20th--High School Sports Meeting @ BHS 7PM

May 21st--Spring Character Counts Ceremony 1:30PM

May 25th--Band in Sharpsburg Parade

May 26th--Band in Boonsboro Parade

May 28th--Middle School Track Meet (during school day)

May 29th--Multicultural Night 6PM

June 4th--Orchestra Concert 7PM

June 5th--8th Grade Hershey Park

June 6th--7th Grade Exploration Day @ HCC

June 7th--Perfect Attendance Field Trip to Leitersburg Theater

June 11th--8th Grade Celebration 1:30 PM

June 12th--Last Day of School for Students. 1PM Dismissal!

The 8th Grade Formal will be hosted by the SGA this Saturday, May 18th from 6-8PM.

*Only eligible BMS 8th graders may attend

*Parents must provide transportation to and from dance (please be prompt!)

*Students must RSVP to the dance by speaking to Mrs. Salvas

We look forward to a very special night for our 8th graders!

Students in Ms. Suder's (Bowser) and Mr. Ganoe's World Civilization classes have been working hard to prepare for our Multicultural Night. Please join us at 6PM on May 29th to learn about countries and cultures all over the world. Food and beverage will be provided.

If you or your family would like to share your culture, please contact Ms. Reynolds: ReynoLin@wcps.k12.md.us.

We will be running a Field Day on the last day of school. Students should wear school appropriate/activity appropriate clothing and bring or wear sunscreen. Students may pack their lunches or purchase a bagged lunch (ham, turkey, or veggie sandwich) from our cafeteria.

All 7th graders are required to provide proof of updated immunizations for Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines prior to the first day of school (September 3rd).

6th graders needing these vaccines should have received an invitation and consent form to attend the immunization clinic held here at BMS on May 28th.

Please contact the Health Office with any questions.

Attention Current 8th grade Students and Parents,

Please see the link below for valuable information about available summer coursework and how to register for these courses. Please contact the program director, Scott Burhman at buhrmsco@wcps.k12.md.us for questions or concerns.

If you would like a paper copy of the registration information, please have your student visit the BMS Counseling Center.

https://www.smore.com/j4b6s-wcps-summer-school-2019

Boonsboro High School will be hosting an incoming 9th grade sports orientation, May 20th , 7 pm in the Boonsboro High School Gymnasium . During that orientation parents and athletes will learn what sports are available and when, as well as what is needed and expected of the athlete in order to participate in sports at the high school level. Sports physical forms will be available and how to register on line will be explained. Opportunities to take the baseline concussion test will also be discussed at the meeting. Every sport will have a coach represented at this event. Parents and athletes will have the opportunity to learn about a specific sport and meet/exchange contact information with the coaches of the sports of interest. Coaches will also have summer workout, camp and recreational opportunities that will help the athlete to improve their game prior to trying out for the high school sports team.

http://wcpsmd.com/schools/high-schools/boonsboro-high/athletics

Introducing our 19-20 Officers:

President: Mandi Kimmell (Mandi.Kimmell@gmail.com)

Vice President: Jen Paugh

Treasurer: Barb Guyer

Secretary: Stephanie Cernak

Volunteer Coordinator: Hannah Leatherman

A special thanks to our outgoing officers:

President: Dr. Janie Mora

Vice President: Helen Bladen

Secretary: Lauren Johnson

Our next meeting will be held on June 4th at 5:30 PM in the BMS Media Center.

Please follow the BMS PTO Facebook for updates throughout the year.