INCLUDED IN THIS ISSUE:
- Important Upcoming Dates
- Principal's Message
- All School Family Picnic
- IMPORTANT Electronic Device Information
- Chromebook Collection Information
- Building a Better Future - Phase II
- STEAM Happenings
- Summer Eats Program
- Summer Reading
- Honor Night Re-cap
- Procedures for picking up students early from school
- Bulldog Spirit Wear Store
- Who to Contact
IMPORTANT DATES TO BE AWARE OF:
2023-2024 School Calendar
August 23 - NEW 6th grade students & families Open House
August 30th - All School Learning Conference (Open House format)
September 4th - Labor Day (No School)
September 5th - First day of School for the 2023-24 School Year!
October 10th -20th Conference Release Days (No School for Students)
October 26th & November 2nd - Tri 1 Parent Teacher Conferences
November 7th - Licensed Staff Workshop (No School for Students)
Principal Kim Monette's End of Year Message
It is hard to believe that summer is almost upon us. I hope that you and your family find the time to explore the beautiful state of Minnesota and the many offerings that it provides. If traveling is not in your summer plans, perhaps a good book, a trip to the park, beach, pool, local library, or other venues are sure to bring new experiences to you and your family.
Finally, I wish all our BMS families and staff the very best for the summer holiday and look forward to welcoming you all back for the 2023-24 school year, relaxed and refreshed for what promises to be another outstanding year at Brooklyn Middle STEAM School.
Have a great summer!
Kim Monette, Principal
ALL SCHOOL FAMILY PICNIC
Lunch schedule is:
A-lunch 11:25 - 11:53
B-lunch 11:54 - 12:22
C-lunch 12:22 - 12:50
If students have these items on them during the school day they will be asked to put them in their lockers or turned in to the office. These items have become a chronic issue and distraction for some students during the school day. We want students to be focused on learning when they are at school. PLEASE NOTE that if students cell phone and other electronic device misuse continue to be an issue, and students are not able to comply with the electronic device policy, their device will be confiscated and a parent will need to come to school to pick it up. We want all students to be engaged in their learning while they are at school these last few weeks.
We greatly appreciate your help in reminding your student the importance of staying focused on learning while at school.
CHROMEBOOK COLLECTION JUNE 6TH
Student’s school-issued device, case, charging block, and charging cord will need to be returned this spring. We will be collecting these items at Brooklyn Middle School on June 6, 2023. All devices will be stored safely over the summer and be returned in the fall.
On June 6, 2023, the device will be inspected by district personnel and missing items will appear as fees in SmartSchoolK12 for students in grades 9 and 12.
Thank you for supporting our digital learning vision and we look forward to more great learning opportunities next year.
SUMMER EATS MINNESOTA
When school isn’t in session during the summer, kids 18 and under can receive free meals at locations that include park and recreation sites, community centers, libraries and schools. No registration is required.
Our Free Meals for Kids mobile app will help you locate meal sites and features other resources.
The app shows distance and directions to the nearest site for free meals at hundreds of Minnesota locations during summer school closures, as well as on weekends and during school breaks.
Developed with the Minnesota Department of Education, the app provides each site’s menu and hours.
Download the free app
The Apple App Store
The Google Play Store
During the school year, use our Free Meals for Kids app.
Become a meals sponsor
Learn the role of sponsors and meal sites in the Summer Food Service Program. This page at the USDA Food and Nutrition web site details how to become a sponsor.
Those who become sponsors are:
Public or private nonprofit schools
Units of local, municipal, county, tribal, or State government
Private nonprofit organizations
Public or private nonprofit camps
Public or private nonprofit universities or colleges
SUMMER READING
Make reading a part of your summer!
Have you asked your child what they have been reading for fun or enjoyment lately? Asking this one question can share that you value reading as well as a belief that reading can or should be enjoyable, even if you might not get a response from your child.
The middle school years can be critical years for students to continue engaging in positive reading experiences and growing their reading endurance. Just like when playing sports, students get better with practice, reading for longer periods of time and persisting through the slow parts to get to the information or exciting parts of story. Whether it is a book from the local public library, a bookstore, or borrowed from a friend, try to make time and an opportunity for your child to read and select materials that interest them this summer.
There are also many digital resources that are easy to obtain with a cell phone or other devices. Visit our Reading Resources website created by Osseo Area School’s Library Media Specialists at our middle and high schools to find out more about accessing eBooks and audiobooks this summer.
PROCEDURE FOR PICKING UP A STUDENT EARLY
When you arrive to pick up your student please enter the vestibule and ring the door bell. You must then provide a photo ID to pick up your student. If you are sending someone else to pick up your student please provide that information in your note or when you call.
We want to be certain that all students are safe and are only released to adults they are approved by you to be with.
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