BMS STAR - Week 6
September 19, 2025
Good Afternoon BMS Teachers and Staff,
Hawk Hooray for an amazing day of learning!
We have a full week ahead. Stay up to date by checking the BMS calendar and bulletin. Check out our school improvement plan I presented to the board this week! So proud of our work together!
Wishing everyone a peaceful weekend.
#ALLIN!
V
- This Hawk Hooray goes to Mary Peterson and Giovanna Foss for continually helping me integrate into their classrooms to benefit our students! ~Jordan Ailes
- Mary Corbett - Thank you for always being there to support us! You deserve 1 million gold stars for everything you do.
- Nicole Wren and Kim Lechner-you two are a dynamic duo! Thank you for your hard work, efficient meeting structure, and unlimited knowledge and commitment! We are so lucky to have you leading our MtSS SEB work!
- Thanks to Lydia for today's conversation/reflection with the SS Department.
- Jessica Seigle: Thank you for always checking in on my well-being. You're the best.
- Elyssa: You are appreciated and I couldn't do this work without you!
- Sara LaPrall: Thank you for your continued flexibility and understanding!
- Social Studies Department: I love working with you all!
- Thank you to Giovanna, Barb, and Cora for letting me and my small groups use your classrooms! JM
- Thank you to my co-teachers for your patience with me while I've been acclimating to my new schedule and curriculum this year. JM
- Amy R - You are doing such a great job of getting to know your students, making connections with them, and pushing them to be better learners! You amaze me in all that you take on in your life outside of our school building and still have more to give to those around you in our building each day!! Your positivity is inspiring. JM
- Carly - THANK YOU for all that you do. Your hard work and support have been a gigantic help to me these past two years. Excited to give this inquiry assignment a try next week!
- I look forward to seeing and collaborating with Lia and Lauren everyday. I am so lucky to teach with them! I feel like when things are a whirlwind, we keep each other balanced and do great at supporting one another and our kids! - Amy
- Hawk Hooray to Jacqui Thank you for guiding us and engaging with us in the innovation lab today - Amy
- To the amazing Cross Country coaches! Deanna Berardi, Dave Ellett, and Jackie Ponce, you are amazing, wonderful, organized, and positive! I am so grateful for you!
- Billy Zeitler, Giovanna Foss, Renee Swidron, Alicia Palacios, Justin Chappell, Tereon Teague, Kristina Valenzuela, Sylvia Diaz, Laura Ellsworth, Monika Lupa, Dustin Sublett, Hannah Minucci, Stacey Villalobos, Monika Piekutowski, Zuzanna Godawski, Vicky Mazzone, and Katie Lange - Thank you so much for being the amazing team you are! You ran the best Conference Cross Country Meet to date! It was so smooth and even made up time after some late arrivals! I am so fortunate and grateful you were available and willing to help create such an amazing experience for so many young athletes!
- I want to take a moment to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you - my incredible BMS colleagues. And a special sparkle-filled shout-out to the “Sunshine Gang.” Your celebration of my accomplishment truly touched my heart. From the thoughtful decorations to the delicious cake, to all the kind words and well wishes. I felt the love. I’m beyond grateful to be part of a team that celebrates each other’s wins.
- Thank you for showcasing the care, the smiles, and the soul of our work community. You made this milestone unforgettable💛 Domenica
- Katie C for demonstrating Classcraft to my ELA classes!
- Jessica Seiglie; I really enjoy working together this year. Looking forward to learning from you and working collaboratively this year in 6th grade SS.
- Sarah McClain- Thank you for being such a wonderful and friendly new addition to our school! Thanks for printing out passes for all the teachers and working so efficiently every day!
- Domenica- we LOVE your new outlook on life! Thanks for bringing it to BMS!
Mrs. Ellsworth
- Thanks Carly & Dustin!! Excited to watch the video teaching the lesson 😉
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.
Teachers - if you are planning special lessons for Hispanic Heritage Month, please let Tania Gomez (Community Relations Coordinator) know! Please send her a specific date and time when she can stop by to take photos! tgomez@bsd2.org
Safety Week September 29 - October 3
*Please note the changes in the dates.
- Tuesday, September 30 - Fire Drill
- Wednesday, October 1 - ALICE Drill
- Friday, October 3 - Shelter in Place (Tentative)
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
Girls Basketball Schedule
Boys Basketball Schedule
BMS Band 2025-2026
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