Boonsboro Middle Newsletter

Attending school on a regular and consistent basis has been proven to increase student achievement and well-being. Attendance will continue to be a focal point for our school year.

6th Graders received a Halloween treat during lunch on Oct. 30.

The final standings were:

6th Grade = 95.59%

7th Grade = 94.89%

8th Grade = 94.69%

Even though 6th grade won for the second month in a row, 7th and 8th grades increased their attendance percentage by over 0.5%, which is significant!!!

At the end of October, our attendance percent is at 95.48% and our goal is to remain over 95% for the entire year!

Our November challenge will be a bit different - there will be several random days throughout the month and the grade with the best percentage on that day will get extra rec time after lunch shifts conclude.

You never know which days it will be, so strive to be here every day!

Students that were eligible, were treated to a movie at the end of the day on Oct. 30.

Our next PBIS event is a student favorite, Lip Sync Battle, where students and teachers put on spirited and entertaining performances! Students must meet eligibility criteria below to attend, and students wanting to compete must have B-Bucks to sign up.

Each month students meeting Good Standing criteria will be eligible to attend exciting events.

November 26 - Professional Learning Day, NO SCHOOL for Students

November 27-28 - Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL

December 2 - Picture Retakes

December 3 - Family Life Parent Information Meeting, 5:30 Media Center

December 5 - 2 Hr Early Dismissal

Dec. 4 - Dec 10 - 8th Grade Family Life Instruction (Information to follow)

Dec. 11 - Dec 17 - 7th Grade Family Life Instruction (Information to follow)

December 23 - 2 Hr Early Dismissal

In partnership with WCPS, the Healthy Smiles in Motion mobile dental program will offer dental care by appointment at school. See the flyer below and click the link for additional details.

Students taking a planned absence will need to complete a "Vacation Approval Form."

Families should notify Mrs. Muse in the Attendance Office at least 10 school days in advance of the absence to initiate getting the form completed.

By county policy, students can only have 3 approved "Vacation" days in a year. Any absence beyond 3 days associated with a vacation/ trip will be "Unexcused."

All 8th grade students will be screened for vision and hearing by health staff. More details on date and time will be shared when finalized. Please see the Smore linked below sent by WCPS on Sept. 23rd for more information.

As part of our PBIS program, students will be able to use B-Bucks to access the VIP Room during their lunch shifts. In order to make this space rewarding and exciting for students, we have created a wish list of items. See the link below if you are interested in supporting our students!

Stay up to date with PTO information, join their mailing list but sending them an email at:

boonsboropto@gmail.com

Connect with them using the sites below:

Arrival:

• Doors open at 8:20
• Please do not block staff parking spots
• No car riders can be dropped off in the bus loop prior to 8:40 a.m.

Dismissal

• Car riders and walkers dismissed at 3:30 and should use the cross walk to access the car rider line. Please do not begin lining up in the car rider line prior to 3:20 p.m.
• First wave buses dismissed at 3:32, second wave by announcement

• Cell phones are expected to be off and out of sight during the instructional day.

• Students are encouraged to lock their cell phones in their lockers, or place them in the designated cubbies in each classroom. Administrators have the authority to confiscate a student's cell phone if it is out or being used.

• Students are permitted to have their cell phones during lunch and lunch recreation. However, per WCPS policy, students cannot be making phone calls, FaceTime, taking pictures, or recording during this time.

• Students are only permitted to have refillable water bottles, with a lid, during school and in their classrooms.
• Other drinks, such as sodas, juice boxes, etc. can be kept in lockers and consumed at lunch.
• Students are not permitted to have energy drinks at any time while in the school building.