Principal's Weekly Update

This upcoming week is a busy one! On Tuesday, we will be hosting the student mock election, and taking 8th graders to the annual Inspire field trip to learn about many different careers. On Thursday, we will be hosting a Mental Health Resources Fair tabling event at lunchtime for students with resources about mental health, on world mental health day, organized by SCOE!

Ticket sales for the Glow dance continue - please read below for more information on ticket sales, permission slips and more.

Free COVID Tests Are Now Available Through the US Postal Service

US residential households are now eligible to order four free at-home COVID tests from the US Postal Service COVID test order page. We encourage families to prepare for respiratory virus season and learn how and when to test for COVID-19.

-Ms. Rivera & Ms. Rockwell

The cities of Fairfield and Suisun City are two of the most diverse communities in California. To honor that diversity, each week FSUSD will be sharing information about the cultures that make up our extra special learning community.

Yom Kippur (October 11 - 12) is the holiest day of the Jewish year. Known as the Day of Atonement, the Jewish holiday is spent in prayer and fasting among many people of the Jewish faith. The holiday begins at sundown and lasts until sundown the following day.

Celebrated on the 12th, one of the most important Hindu festivals in October is Dussehra, with its roots deep in Hindu mythology. The festivities around India pay tribute to the Hindu God Rama, and his victory over the Demon King Ravana. Apart from the usual food and fun, there are also several traditions! These include burning a tall dummy of the demon king, lighting baked clay lamps and releasing crackers everywhere.

Are you ready to stroll & roll? The 28th annual National Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 9 is almost here! Students who walk, bike or roll to school will receive a small prize!

Our gym project is underway. The picture below shows the field area that has been blocked off during construction. The gym is projected to be ready for the 25/26 school year - we can't wait!

BGW is participating in CA's Student Mock Election on Tuesday, October 8th. Our history teachers are providing information on the candidates and props to prepare our students for the mock election.

Students may visit our library before school, at lunch or after school to cast their votes. Some classes will vote during class time.

Tuesday, October 8th is Mock Election Spirit Day! Show your school spirit by wearing:

6th graders: RED | 7th graders: WHITE | 8th graders: BLUE. This is your chance to show your school spirit and get involved for this year's electoral process!

This week's BGW math tutoring will take place after school:

• Monday, 10/7 in room 5 (Parker) and room 8 (Lunch)
• Thursday, 10/10 in room 9 (Quertermous), room 21 (Henry) and room 22 (Mitchell)

Students are welcome to attend any math tutoring room for help.

Please see the free homework help resource below provided by our public library!

The high school showcase nights are coming up. Check out the many CTE offerings at FSUSD's high schools below, and make sure to attend the showcases to learn more about these programs! Students who show proof of attendance to a high school showcase will earn PBIS points for taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity.

Please contact our athletic director Ms. Brucia with any sports questions at tinab@fsusd.org.

Any middle school student attending an FSUSD high school game must be accompanied by an adult.

Students attending home games at BGW must have their school ID and must pay 20 PBIS points to attend. Only students from BGW and from the opposing team will be able to enter games. Space is limited.

B.Gale Wilson Wildcats Volleyball Team demonstrated unrelenting spirit and skill, outplaying Grange Grizzlies and emerging victorious with a 24-14 score in the final set!

See game schedule below:

B.Gale Wilson Wildcats demonstrate unwavering resilience and determination, overcoming minor obstacles to secure an impressive 21-6 win against Grange Grizzlies, solidifying their position at 2-0. Kudos to the Wildcats for their remarkable teamwork and unrelenting spirit!

See game schedule below:

SPIRIT WEAR

The PTO is super excited to offer *NEW* BGW Wildcats spirit wear this year. Shop new styles with our sharp new logo and place your order from our BGW Spirit Wear Store webpage today!

JOIN THE PTO

If you haven’t joined the PTO yet this year, please consider doing so now with our online membership form—we’d really love your help!

GLOW THE NIGHT AWAY DANCE

Permission slips & ticket sales this week

Tuesday 10/08 before school 8:15am

Friday 10/11 after school 3:15pm

Tickets $10.00 - entry into the dance

Date: Friday, Oct. 25th 7-9 PM

Permission Slips Required

Student ID Required for entry

Online Permission Slip Link

GTNA DANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 via Google Meets 6:30 PM. Link will be sent to those signed up to join committee prior to first meeting.

DONATION FOR BOTTLED WATER FALL SPORTS

See the request below--our Fall athletic teams are in need of donations of bottled water! Use this link to sign up to donate.

Thank you on behalf of our student athletes!

SPOOKY BAKE SALE - OCTOBER 31, 2024

Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024

Time: After school 3:15pm

Bake sale donations needed, sign up to donate on Sign Up Genius

NEXT GENERAL PTO MEETING

Mark your calendar for the 2nd General Meeting of the school year Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:30-7:30 PM!

Our goal is to upgrade our recess equipment for student use. Here are two ways you can help:

• Request a marquee message for your Wildcat
• Shop & Donate

We have open positions at BGW! Come join our team!

• TAP Teacher
• TAP Teacher

Home of the Wildcats

Email: bgws@fsusd.org
Website: www.fsusd.org/o/bgwms
Location: 3301 Cherry Hills Court Fairfield, CA 94534
Phone: (707) 421-4225
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGWMiddle
Twitter: @BGaleWilson1