BIDDEFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

October 27, 2021

Good Afternoon Parents & Guardians,

As we see the month of October come to a close, we also bid farewell to the end of our Fall Sports Season. We are now entertaining sign-ups for our winter sports season. Parents are encouraged to contact Karl Lebreux (klabreux@biddefordschools.me) with any questions regarding winter sports at Biddeford Middle School.

The beginning of November brings the close to the first quarter. Parent-Teacher Conferences will occur on November 3rd. As the winter months begin to creep up on us, please let us know if we can support you or your family with hats, mittens, warm clothes, or shoes. Lastly, we have partnered with the local food pantry and have been offering a free food distribution every couple of weeks. If there is anything more that we can do to support your family, please be in touch with somebody at school.

Sincerely,

Mr. Scott Descoteaux

Principal - Biddeford Middle School

Parent-Teacher Conferences

At Biddeford Middle School, we believe the partnership between home and school is one of the most important aspects of a successful educational experience for your child.

Teachers have been beginning to plan and arrange for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, November 3rd.

If you have not yet heard from your child's teacher, please contact us at once. We want to make every effort to communicate and share an inside look at your child's school experience.

Military Family Appreciation Month

November is Military Family Appreciation Month! BMS wants to celebrate all the military families in our community to honor the strength, resilience, and commitment that they show. If you have a member of your family who has served or is currently serving, please consider filling out the form below so that we can accurately and appropriately honor those heroes! If you have any questions, please contact the counseling team at BMS.

Optional: If you would like to share a photo of your family member, please email the photo and their name to pgordon@biddefordschools.me

Military Family Appreciation Month

SPOOKY ART CONTEST

A very sincere thank you to ALL of the 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th-grade students who participated in our SPOOKY Art Contest!

Congratulations to our three winners:

Grade 5 - Ella Cabana-Flick
Grade 6 - Gabriella Silva
Grade 7 & 8 - Fatimah Salam

Positive Parent

BMS Teachers are working hard to support all of our children. If you would like to send a positive note or message of encouragement, please fill out the form below. Hopefully, this will put a smile on their face!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Doors Open/Arrival: 8:20AM

Late Bell/Tardy: 8:30AM

Dismissal: 2:45PM - 2:50PM

Early Release Dismissal: 12:50PM

October 29: End of First Quarter
November 3: Early Release
November 3: Parent Teacher Conferences
November 11: Veteran's Day (No School)
November 23: Early Release
November 24-26: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

8th Grade STEM Students visit BRCOT

All of the 8th Grade Students at BHS and BMS STEM were treated to a visit to the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology. These 8th-grade students got a first-hand look at what different options are available to them at the BRCOT when these students reach high school!

Winter Athletics

The Winter Athletic Season is right around the corner at Biddeford Middle School.

Sign Ups Are Now Open For:

7th - 8th Grade Boys Basketball (sign up deadline is November 5)
7th - 8th Grade Girls Basketball
6th - 8th Grade Cheerleading

Please go to the Biddeford Middle School Athletics webpage or use the link below to connect directly to Family ID.

For any questions please contact the athletic director Karl Lebreux at

klebreux@biddeforschools.me

Winter Sports Sign Ups

Influenza Vaccination

Influenza (flu) remains a virus which we encourage families to consider annual vaccination. For any students or family members who have not yet been vaccinated, you can schedule an appointment at your doctor’s office, local pharmacies and clinics (click on CDC’s VaccineFinder), or there is a Drive-Thru clinic each Wednesday from 3-6 PM at MaineHealth Care at Home, 15 Industrial Park Road in Saco, through November 10th.

NURSING NEWS: Pooled Testing, Consents, and More!

CLICK HERE FOR CONSENT FORMS AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT POOLED TESTING, QUARANTINE EXCEPTIONS, IMMUNIZATIONS, MEDICATIONS, AND MORE!

Maine DOE Standard Operating Procedure

Children's Oral Health Services

Nasson Health Care’s is offering a School-Based Oral Health Program at Biddeford Middle School (November 17, 18 & 19).

Oral health is an important part of a child’s overall health and well-being. Children with good oral health tend to eat well, sleep well, and develop as they should.

A child’s oral health also makes a big difference in their ability to learn. Children with tooth pain often have a hard time finishing tasks or activities in the classroom. They may act out, be withdrawn, or seem tired or depressed.

Please see the attached flier and registration form for more information.