Bulldog Newsletter
- Upcoming Dates
- 2025-26 Parent/Student Handbook Calendar
- Message from BMS Principal, Ms. Kim Monette
- PAWS of Kindness Fundraiser
- Save the Date!
- STEAM Highlights
- After School Activities
- Athletics for Grades 7-12
- BMS STEAM Events Family Check-in
- Transportation Information
- Cell Phone Policy
- PACT - Parents & Community Together
- Northwest Immunization Clinic Information
- Community Resources
- Who To Contact
- Social Media Resources
February 2 - Staff Workshop Day - No School for Students
February 11 - District Orchestra Festival
February 16 - President's Day - No School for Students
February 24 - PACT Parent Group Meeting 6:00pm
March 4 - 7th Grade Music Showcase 6:30pm
March 5 - Last Day of Tri 2
March 6 - Mark Reporting Day for Teachers - No School for Students
March 9 - First Day of Trimester 3
March 18 - District Jazz Festival
March 19 - Last Day of School Before Spring Break
March 20 - Conference Release Day - No School
March 23-27 - Spring Break - No School
March 30 - First Day of School after Spring Break
April 3 - No School
April 23 - All School Dance 4:00-7:00pm
April 24 - Asynchronous Learning Day for Students
April 27 - Staff Workshop Day - No School for Students
April 28 - PACT Parent Group Meeting 6:00pm
April 30 - Tri 3 Parent/Teacher Conferences, STEAM Creativity Fair, Multicultural Fair 3:30-7:30pm
Please see this Handbook Calendar for upcoming event dates
Families should have received a copy of our important 2025-26 Parent/Student Handbook Calendar in the mail in September. Please be sure you keep this throughout the school year and refer to it for important dates as well as school expectations and policies.
The Heart of Our School
As we move further into the school year, I find myself reflecting on what truly makes our school a special place to learn and grow. While our classrooms are filled with rigorous academics and exciting projects, the true "secret sauce" of our success isn't found in a textbook—it’s found in the strength of our community and the depth of our care for one another.
Building Our Village: Community isn’t just a word here; it’s an action. Whether you volunteer your time to help out with an event, field trips or activities, watching our GPS Leaders support their younger peers, or feeling the positive energy when you walk through the halls at BMS, it is clear we believe in supporting each other and when kindness is shown, it spreads to those outside the walls of BMS.
Leading with Care: In a fast-paced world, it is easy to focus solely on the "output". However, I want to reaffirm our commitment to the well-being of our BMS Community. Caring for our students and family’s means:
- Listening first: Ensuring every student and family feels seen and heard.
- Empathy in action: Teaching our children how to navigate challenges with kindness toward themselves and others.
- Mental Wellness: Prioritizing balance and providing the emotional support necessary so students and families can thrive.
Thank you for being such vital partners in this journey. I am incredibly proud to lead a school where "community" is a lived experience and "care" is our primary language.
Warmly,
Kim Monette Principal
Brooklyn Middle STEAM School
THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH
Thursday, April 30th is an exciting evening for BMS. We will be hosting not only our Parent/Teacher Conferences from 3:30-7:30pm, but also the STEAM Creativity Fair and the Multicultural Fair on this evening.
Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to April 30th.
ATHLETICS GRADES 7-12
Learn about opportunities to get involved in high school athletics and activities for grades 7-12 (be sure to register for athletics/activities on EduTrakConnect!
PC Spring Sports Information
If you have any questions regarding your students transportation please go to https://www.district279.org/services/transportation or call 763-391-7244.
FirstView bus tracking app and opt in procedure
Existing riders from 2025-26 will only need to declare changes to their needs. If your student currently rides the bus from a stop near your residence or a daycare site and will use that same location for transportation in 2025-26, no action is required, and your student will be routed from that same location. Final bus information will be sent out by email one week prior to the first day of school.
If your student’s needs are changing, please email BusQuestions@District279.org to request a change form. Forms are student specific; please include each student requiring changes in your email correspondence.
The FirstView bus tracking app can be used to track buses, which uses GPS to track your students' bus arrival.
Learn more at district279.org/departments/transportation.
CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
No cell phones allowed during the academic school day.
Students are discouraged from bringing cell phones or other electronic devices including smart watches, headphones and earbuds/air pods to school. If students choose to bring a cell phone/device to school the expectations are the cell phones, electronic devices including smart watches and earbuds/air pods will remain in the student backpacks/lockers during the academic school day, including lunch, passing times and other non-instructional time. Students assume the risk of damage, theft or loss when choosing to bring a phone or device to school. Cell phone use of any kind is not permitted in locker rooms or bathrooms.
The following consequences are cumulative starting the first day of school and they do not reset until the following school year:
· Initial Warning: The first time staff witnesses a device during the academic day when not permitted, staff will provide the student a warning and allow the student to put the phone away. If the student does not put the phone away, it will be considered a First Offense.
· First Offense: Staff member turns the device into the front office for the remainder of the school day. Student picks up the device at the end of the day. If a student refuses to turn in to the teacher or front office, it will be considered a Second Offense.
· Second Offense: Staff member turns the device into the front office for the remainder of the school day. Parent or guardian is contacted about the offense and student picks up the device at the end of the day. If a student refuses to turn in to the teacher or front office, it will be considered a Third Offense.
· Third Offense: Staff member turns the device into the front office for the remainder of the school day. Parent picks up the device. If a student refuses to turn in to the teacher or front office, it will be considered a Fourth Offense.
· Fourth Offense: Individual call phone plan created for that student. Phone no longer allowed on site.
Students who require the use of cell phones or other electronic devices as reflected in the students IEP or 504 plan may have their device with them at the times designated, but must adhere to all other expectations of the cell phone policy.
Student personal electronic devices are subject to search upon reasonable suspicion that the device has been used in a manner that violates the law or District Policy 505.
We are BMS PACT... It is PTO reimagined at the Middle School level. Have you been wondering how to stay involved post elementary school ...PACT is it!! We support & strengthen our STEAM programming and do as many things as possible to support our kiddos, teachers, support staff, and administrators of our Bulldog family financially and socially.
UPCOMING MEETING DATES:
Tuesday, February 24 - Virtual at 7:00pm
Tuesday, March 31 - in person at BMS Media Center 6:00-7:00pm
Tuesday, April 28 - Vitrual or In-person TBD
VOLUNTEER NEEDS :
PACT Coordinators organize some of these events for the school year:
Dine/Shop/Play to Donate (spirit nights with local restaurants or other businesses)
Family Engagement (hosting PACT tables at various school events to recruit more help and share upcoming events)
Fundraising opportunities
Conference Meals (organized feeding our amazing BMS Staff on Conference Nights).
Make an imPACT, join the PACT!!
We can be reached via email at BMSpact@gmail.com - President is Rachel Johnson
Sign up to get regular information or link to a specific committee here
Afterschool programming, family and community events, and so so much more …
Bulldogs…Let’s make this happen!!!
We are Brooklyn Middle STEAM School Parents and Community Together
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