Principal's Weekly Update

We had a packed week! Please read the entire newsletter below for important information.

There will be no school on Monday in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.

Parents - we need your help! We are a cell phone free school. However, we have encountered some situations where students are getting calls from parents in the middle of class. PLEASE continue to communicate via our school office during the school day to avoid a technology/ device violation for your child during class. We appreciate your partnership in ensuring students are focused on instruction in the classroom.

-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.

October 14 is Indigenous Peoples Day. This day celebrates and honors Indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October. Indigenous Peoples Day was instituted in Berkeley, California, in 1992, to coincide with the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492. In 2021, Joe Biden formally commemorated the holiday with a presidential proclamation, becoming the first U.S. president to do so, and presidential proclamations have also been issued in 2022 and 2023.

8th grade students got to explore different types of careers at the Kroc Center! Thank you to all of the parents who volunteered to help make this happen.

This year's International ShakeOut Day is October 17, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home!

At 10:17 am (local time) on 10/17, you can join millions of people across California practicing earthquake safety. We will be holding an earthquake drill on this date and time.

The Earthquake Country Alliance has worked with experts in earthquake science, preparedness, and mitigation to develop this step-by-step guide for staying safe before, during, and after an earthquake.

Family Tips

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

• Thursday, 10/17 in room 9 (Quertermous) and in room 21 (Henry)

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

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 showed great resilience in the face of a tough loss to the Green Valley Vikings, with a final set score of 8-15. Despite the outcome, the team demonstrated unwavering determination and left everything on the court. Both teams showcased equal skill, and we look forward to the next opportunity to come out on top.

See game schedule below:

Our flag football team played a hard game against Green Valley. They took a hard loss, with a final score of 21-20.

See game schedule below:

Special shout-out to our new cheer squad, making it feel like a home game away!

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

LAST DAY to purchase a ticket Fri 10/18/24

Permission slips & ticket sales this week

Wed 10/16 after school 3:15pm

Friday 10/18 after school 3:15pm *LAST DAY!

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED GLOW THE NIGHT AWAY DANCE

Volunteers needed to set up for the dance on 10/24 and needed at the event on 10/25.

please sign up using these links:

Dance Set Up 10/24/2024

Glow The Night Away Dance 10/25/2024

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