BMS STAR - Week 11
October 24, 2025
Good Afternoon BMS Teachers and Staff,
We have a full and exciting week ahead at Blackhawk! Spirit Week kicks off with fun themes and activities, our first dance of the year takes place on Tuesday! Our PTO is looking for volunteers for the dance. Let me know if you are available!
Thank you for your engagement and support during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Everything ran smoothly thanks to your preparation, flexibility, and care for our families. We will share the results of the parent survey on Monday.
Enjoy your weekend and take time to rest and recharge before our busy week ahead!
#ALLIN!
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- Thank you, Mari Ellen I accepted the challenge of integrating a new curriculum, and although it has been an intense process over the past two months, it's been rewarding to see the positive results in the students.
- Lauren Cunniff for always letting students know how much you (and we) care for them! I can tell that they feel loved!
- Our staff who helped interpret at conferences!
- To 6th Grade Teachers: Shout out to the amazing teamwork and collaboration during a long day of parent teacher conferences...it is fun to learn and laugh with you. PS: Thanks for showing patience and empathy with all my coughing and temporary weird deep voice! I am lucky to work with you, learn with and from you everyday - Amy R.
- Mr. Verardi - Thanks for problem solving with me and coming up with a game plan for our student during 8/9 - Amy R.
- Sarah Taylor and Mary - Thanks for organizing and hosting an upcoming meeting! You balance so many things, it is impressive! - Amy R.
- To 6th Grade Teachers: Shout out to the amazing teamwork and collaboration during a long day of parent teacher conferences...it is fun to learn and laugh with you. PS: Thanks for showing patience and empathy with all my coughing and temporary weird deep voice! I am lucky to work with you, learn with and from you everyday - Amy R.
- Mr. Verardi - Thanks for problem solving with me and coming up with a game plan for our student during 8/9 - Amy R.
- Sarah Taylor and Mary - Thanks for organizing and hosting an upcoming meeting! You balance so many things, it is impressive! - Amy R.
- Jessica S - Thank you for jumping in to translate unexpectedly! I appreciate you! -Katie Klingler
- All of BMS for making it through P/T conferences!
- Edith - Thank you for getting the coat drive referrals submitted! You're the best(:
- Hawk Hooray to Hannah! Your clear communication with parents and staff during IEP meetings helps everyone feel informed and supported throughout the process.
- Stacey V - Thank you Stacey for the memes <3
- Thank you Mary, Giovanna, Katie, and Jen for helping our conferences go so smoothly! ~Jordan
- Thanks to my amazing SEL Team for working so hard during conferences to generate interest in counseling groups, getting multiple consent forms signed, and getting 10+ families registered for the coat drive!! You all made so many meaningful connections with families. You guys are rockstars!!
- Zuzanna- thank you for your devotion to learning and growing as a teacher and working hard each day to strengthen connections with your students!
- Patty M- thank you for translating my super annoying, finicky Canva posters. You are always so quick and helpful! Thank you thank you!
- Jackie P. and Domenica O.: Thank you for bringing back Dare to Dream and what a wonderful turnout you had on Wednesday! The girls will benefit so much from it!
- Admin team-- thank you so much for your constant dedication to BMS- staff, students, and community. You all work so hard everyday and it does not go unnoticed. We are so lucky to have you all!
- Thanks to Mary Corbett for always being so kind to supportive with any technological issue I encounter. For taking the time to teach me step-by-step how to scan using the new printer and fix the PDF.
Tina Olakowski- Thank you for everything you do for our team. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. I appreciate you and everything you do for our school community!
- Edith Navar- Thank you for reaching out to families for the coat drive!! You are appreciated!
- Mrs. Baker - Every day I get to know you more, and I absolutely adore all that you do for our ALS students! You’re such an amazing teacher — with a big smile and an even bigger heart. Your lesson planning and organization skills are unbelievable. I love being in your class, helping out, and learning from you every day!
- Thank you Matt! We appreciate your support with the survey!
- Thank you Matt and Zuzanna for the friendly smiles you provided our families these last two days! You made our families feel welcomed as soon as they entered the building!
- A special shout out to Barb - thank you for the kind words and lunch. Your kindness made me feel seen and valued.
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, November 13.
Student Athlete Contract
Girls Basketball Schedule
Boys Basketball Schedule
SY25-26 Coaching Positions
BMS Dance Team Calendar 2025-2026
📣Blackhawk Cheer Team Calendar📣
BMS Band 2025-2026
- October 27 - Spirit Week - Dress as your favorite character
October 27 - 4:00: GBB V Hinsdale - 7th: away - 8th: home
October 28 - Spirit Week - Dress as Adam Sandler Day
October 28 - Hawk Haunted Hangout (PTO Dance) 5:00-8:30 PM
October 29 - Spirit Week - Neon Day
October 29 - 4:00: GBB V Sandburg - 7th: home - 8th: away
October 30 - Spirit Week - Pajama Day
October 30 - 4:00: GBB V Churchville - 7th: away - 8th: home
October 31 - Spirit Week - Halloween - Wear your Halloween Costume
Diana Vergara - Principal
Jacquelyn LeMon-Williamson, Assistant Principal
Kim Shaffer, Interim Assistant Principal
Mary Hamilton, Students Services Coordinator