Bulldog Newsletter
- Upcoming Dates
- 2025-26 Parent/Student Handbook Calendar
- Message from BMS Principal, Ms. Kim Monette
- STEAM Highlights
- Northwest Immunization Clinic Information
- Transportation Information
- Athletics for Grades 7-12
- Cell Phone Policy
- After School Activities
- PACT - Parents & Community Together
- Community Resources
- Who To Contact
- Social Media Resources
December 1 - Frist day of Trimester 2
December 18 - Choir Concert, 6, 7, 8 at PC 6:30pm
December 23 - Last Day Before Winter Break
December 24 -January 2 - Winter Break
January 5 - First Day of School after Winter Break
January 15 - All School Dance 3:00 - 7:15pm
January 16 - Asynchronous Learning Day for Students (Staff Planning Day)
January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr Day - No School
January 22 - Tri 2 Parent/Teacher Conferences in Teacher Classrooms 3:00-7:15pm
January 27 - PACT Parent meeting
January 29 - Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00-7:15pm
February 2 - Licensed Staff Workshop - No School for Students
February 26 - Multicultural Fair at BMS 5:00-7:30pm
Families should have received a copy of our important 2025-26 Parent/Student Handbook Calendar in the mail in September. Please be sure you keep this throughout the school year and refer to it for important dates as well as school expectations and policies.
Bulldog Families!
As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, and snow begins to fall, Brooklyn Middle STEAM School want to extend our deepest gratitude for a fantastic Trimester 1 and hope all our families had a wonderful and restful holiday breaks!
A Strong Finish and Looking Ahead to Trimester 2
We are incredibly proud of how our students have navigated Trimester 1. They have finished strong, embracing new challenges and making the most of our learning environment. It’s wonderful to see them utilizing the flexible learning spaces more, and more, demonstrating greater independence and collaboration.
A reminder that Trimester 2 will officially begin on Monday, December 1st. We are excited for the new opportunities and units of study that await our students. On January 14th we will hold our College and Career Day! Watch for information to join us by inspiring the next generation of innovators, dreamers, and thinkers! If you would like to share your story about your journey into your profession with our students, please reach out to any Brooklyn Middle Staff member or Kalyn Brix, AVID Coordinator or Max Pulda, Student Management Specialist for more information.
Renovation Update: A Stage Ready for the Spotlight!
We have exciting news on the renovation front! The updates to our Gymnatorium and Stage are nearing completion!
This newly refreshed space is going to be a phenomenal resource for our entire school, and we are especially thrilled for our Theatre Club. They will be taking full advantage of the updated stage to debut their first-ever play during the 3rd Trimester! Stay tuned for more details on the performance dates and information—you won't want to miss it!
Bulldog Bingo: A Community Success Story!
A huge shout-out to our Community Engagement Committee for putting together such a wonderful event that truly brought our community together to enjoy one another's company. Congratulations to all the lucky winners who took home turkeys, gift cards, and great memories!
Wishing You a Wonderful Holiday Season
We hope you take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy quality moments with family and friends. We are thankful for your partnership in your child's education and look forward to and exciting 2026!
Kim Monette Principal
Brooklyn Middle STEAM School
If you have any questions regarding your students transportation please go to https://www.district279.org/services/transportation or call 763-391-7244.
FirstView bus tracking app and opt in procedure
Existing riders from 2024-25 will only need to declare changes to their needs. If your student currently rides the bus from a stop near your residence or a daycare site and will use that same location for transportation in 2024-25, no action is required, and your student will be routed from that same location. Final bus information will be sent out by email one week prior to the first day of school.
If your student’s needs are changing, please email BusQuestions@District279.org to request a change form. Forms are student specific; please include each student requiring changes in your email correspondence.
The FirstView bus tracking app can be used to track buses, which uses GPS to track your students' bus arrival.
Learn more at district279.org/departments/transportation.
CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
No cell phones allowed during the academic school day.
Students are discouraged from bringing cell phones or other electronic devices including smart watches, headphones and earbuds/air pods to school. If students choose to bring a cell phone/device to school the expectations are the cell phones, electronic devices including smart watches and earbuds/air pods will remain in the student backpacks/lockers during the academic school day, including lunch, passing times and other non-instructional time. Students assume the risk of damage, theft or loss when choosing to bring a phone or device to school. Cell phone use of any kind is not permitted in locker rooms or bathrooms.
The following consequences are cumulative starting the first day of school and they do not reset until the following school year:
· Initial Warning: The first time staff witnesses a device during the academic day when not permitted, staff will provide the student a warning and allow the student to put the phone away. If the student does not put the phone away, it will be considered a First Offense.
· First Offense: Staff member turns the device into the front office for the remainder of the school day. Student picks up the device at the end of the day. If a student refuses to turn in to the teacher or front office, it will be considered a Second Offense.
· Second Offense: Staff member turns the device into the front office for the remainder of the school day. Parent or guardian is contacted about the offense and student picks up the device at the end of the day. If a student refuses to turn in to the teacher or front office, it will be considered a Third Offense.
· Third Offense: Staff member turns the device into the front office for the remainder of the school day. Parent picks up the device. If a student refuses to turn in to the teacher or front office, it will be considered a Fourth Offense.
· Fourth Offense: Individual call phone plan created for that student. Phone no longer allowed on site.
Students who require the use of cell phones or other electronic devices as reflected in the students IEP or 504 plan may have their device with them at the times designated, but must adhere to all other expectations of the cell phone policy.
Student personal electronic devices are subject to search upon reasonable suspicion that the device has been used in a manner that violates the law or District Policy 505.
ATHLETICS GRADES 7-12
Learn about opportunities to get involved in high school athletics and activities for grades 7-12 (be sure to register for athletics/activities on EduTrakConnect!
We are BMS PACT... It is PTO reimagined at the Middle School level. Have you been wondering how to stay involved post elementary school ...PACT is it!! We support & strengthen our STEAM programming and do as many things as possible to support our kiddos, teachers, support staff, and administrators of our Bulldog family financially and socially.
UPCOMING MEETING DATES:
Tuesday, December 2 - 5:30pm - Potluck at BMS in the Media Center
Tuesday, January 27
Tuesday, February 24
Tuesday, April 28
Tuesday, May 26
UPCOMING EVENTES:
December PACT Gathering,
Tuesday, December 2nd,
5:30pm
BMS Media Center
Potluck - if you are able please bring a dish or snack to share
This is a great opportunity to meet other BMS parents & guardians
VOLUNTEER NEEDS :
PACT Coordinators organize some of these events for the school year:
Dine/Shop/Play to Donate (spirit nights with local restaurants or other businesses)
Family Engagement (hosting PACT tables at various school events to recruit more help and share upcoming events)
Fundraising opportunities
Conference Meals (organized feeding our amazing BMS Staff on Conference Nights).
Make an imPACT, join the PACT!!
We can be reached via email at BMSpact@gmail.com - President is Rachel Johnson
Sign up to get regular information or link to a specific committee here
Afterschool programming, family and community events, and so so much more …
Bulldogs…Let’s make this happen!!!
We are Brooklyn Middle STEAM School Parents and Community Together
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