BMS STAR - Week 5
September 12, 2025
Good Afternoon BMS Teachers and Staff,
Hawk Hooray for an amazing Curriculum Night! The building was buzzing with families connecting, asking questions, and seeing the great things happening in our classrooms. Thank you for bringing your energy, smiles, and creativity! Also, thank you for the feedback. We can adjust as needed for next year.
Make sure to review the BMS calendar for the week ahead as well the the Institute Day agenda.
Enjoy this beautiful weather!
#ALLIN!
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- To Carly Boeing: What would I do without you? Whenever I feel like I don't know how else to support ML students, you find the magic! Thank you for being there for our students. I am told that you will soon be awarded an honorary doctorate (honoris causa) in SS. 👨🏼🎓🎉
- Mrs. Graw. Thanks for being a mirror and window. 🪞🪟Ms. Seiglie
- Many thanks to the 6th grade EL team, Cunniff and Ellsworth, whose consistent communication and attentiveness demonstrate their deep commitment to students and make the collaboration process seamless and effective to the rest of the EL team. Ms. Seiglie
- Zuzanna and Amy for stepping up and BRAVING the cafeteria/lunch supervision with our 6th graders; thanks ladies!
- To Lauren Cunniff - Thank you times a million for your support! I can always count on you!!
- To Lia Cotsiomitis - you rock! Thanks for always listening and helping me when I need it!
- This goes out to Bill Zeitler. It's pretty awesome that you wear glasses every day to help a student feel comfortable wearing his glasses. Hawk Hooray for being thoughtful and supportive of our students!
- Greg, thank you for your booming announcer voice during Wednesday's Instructional Staff meeting!
- Bill Z for being the best mentor! Thanks, Z!
- Thanks to Amy in the library for all her support, expertise and patience getting me trained. I appreciate her every day!
- Katie Colon: You really brighten my day! Thank you!
- Emma- Your room is SO organized and just a really beautiful space!
- Katie- You are so helpful and I enjoy working with you!
- Elyssa Klein for being such a wonderful mentor and helping me get acclimated to my new position! Thanks! - Jeff
- Foss BOSS - True legend. Always on top of her game. KILLING the ACE game this year. LETS GOO! (about 2 weeks until new TAYLOR)
- Hurray 8th Grade Team! You are awesome! 🙌 Thanks for always being so supportive and bringing the energy every day!
- Congratulations Domenica Ottolino on completing your Doctorate Degree. We are so proud of you, Dr. Ottolino!!
Institute Day will be on Friday, September 19.
Take a moment to review the agenda.
Please note that ALL ELA teachers will meet at Johnson.
ALL Math, Science, Social Science, PE/Encore will meet at BMS.
Let us know if you have any questions.
From September 15 to October 15, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the heritage, history, traditions, and cultural diversity of Hispanic Americans whose heritage is rooted in Spain and 19 countries and territories: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.
Safety Week September 29 - October 3
- Tuesday, September 30 - Fire Drill
- Wednesday, October 1 - Shelter in Place (Tentative)
- Thursday, October 2 - ALICE Drill
To improve safety during arrival and dismissal, we will continue to block off 10 parking spots along the side of the school building in order to extend the student drop-off and pick-up zone. More information coming soon.
Please note: Parking will not be allowed in these designated spots between 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
This adjustment is temporary and is intended to:
- Improve the overall flow of traffic in the parking lot
- Reduce backup onto Church Road
- Increase visibility for pedestrians walking near the building
Based on the results of this adjustment, we will evaluate whether to make this change permanent.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our school community safe and efficient during arrival and dismissal.
Signs of Suicide (the state-mandated 6-8 suicide prevention program/screening) will take place on the following dates times:
- 6th grade: Monday, Sept. 22 during 3rd period.
- 7th grade: Monday, Oct. 27 during 1st period
- 8th grade: Monday, Dec. 8 during 1st period
Erin's Law Sexual Abuse Prevention Program (YWCA) will take place on the following dates during Science/Social Studies classes. The presentation will take the full 90 min. block on the first day and 45 min. on the second day.
- 6th grade: November 12-13 during SS/Sci blocks
- 7th grade: October 16-17 during SS/Sci blocks
- 8th grade: November 6-7 during SS/Sci blocks
Interested in joining our PTO? We meet in the cafeteria once a month and start promptly at 6:30 PM.
- President: Diana Medina
- Vice President: Marissa Jimenez
- Secretary: Mojca Anaya
- Treasurer: Michelle Juran
Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 9.
Student Athlete Contract
Soccer Schedule
Cross Country Schedule
BMS Band 2025-2026
September 15 - XC @ Churchville
September 17 - ILMEA Junior Audition Nominations Due
September 18 - 4:00: Soccer Game @ Wood Dale (Varsity/JV)
September 18 - Conference Cross Country Meet
September 19 - Teacher Institute
September 22 - Signs of Suicide Screening - 6th grade
September 23 - Uniform Fitting Night (7/8 Band)
September 25 - 4:00: Soccer Game V Indian Trail @ BMS (Varsity/JV)
September 29 - Picture Retakes
September 29 - 4:00: Soccer Game @ BMS V Wood Dale (Varsity/JV)
October 1 - Trimester Midterm
October 2 - 4:00: Soccer Game V Churchville @ BMS
October 9 - PTO Meeting
October 10 - Progress Reports Released
Diana Vergara - Principal
Jacquelyn LeMon-Williamson, Assistant Principal
Kim Shaffer, Interim Assistant Principal
Mary Hamilton, Students Services Coordinator