Bogota Middle School Update

We have completed our first full week of school, and I want to thank our wonderful students, staff, and parents for making this one of the smoothest beginnings to a school year. Students have been on time and in uniform, and I hope to see this continue throughout the year. Please also remind your child to bring a fully charged Chromebook each day so they are prepared for success.

• Forms: Any students who have not yet handed in forms to their teachers must do so immediately. The signed Student Code of Conduct/Discipline Policy is due no later than September 19.

• 7th Grade: Teachers distributed information regarding class dues and other forms. Please return all forms and payments by the noted due date.

• Clubs: Please see the BMS Club Interest Meetings section for dates and times of club interest meetings. Encourage your children to join an after school club. We have Photography, Dance, Jr. YAC, Student Council, Multi-cultural, Gardening, Art, STEM, and Theater/Drama Club available.

Arrival & Dismissal Reminders

• Do not drop students off across the street in the morning. All drop-offs must be on the side closest to the building to avoid unsafe street crossings.

• If you are picking your child up after school, please park in the church parking lot down the block and walk up to meet them.

• Remind children walking to and from school to use corners and crosswalks, and to cross with crossing guards whenever possible.

Technology & Student Well-Being
We want to emphasize once again the importance of monitoring your child’s technology use. Group chats and messaging often start out as fun but can quickly turn negative. Even if a child is not directly posting inappropriate comments, being a bystander without speaking up or leaving the group can still contribute to the problem. These situations not only affect student mindset but can also spill into school and negatively impact our culture. Please reach out to us with any concerns. We would much rather address small issues early before they become larger ones.

Lunch Forms

Please click on the link below for lunch information and to fill out the annual lunch form if you have not already done so!!!!

Picture Day

BMS Picture Day is set for October 3rd. Forms will be sent home in the near future and a link will be provided for those who want to pay online.

Thank you again for your continued partnership. We wish all of our families a great weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, bright and early!

Bogota Middle School

Our extracurricular program is off to a strong start! Student Council, led by Mr. Pelletier, held an interest meeting earlier this week, and Jr. YAC, led by Mrs. Demetrakis, hosted an interest meeting after school today.

The schedule for upcoming club interest meetings are as follows. All meetings are held after school at dismissal.

• Monday, September 15 – Multicultural Club
  Led by Mrs. Demetrakis in Room 113
  Celebrate and learn about the different cultures in our school and around the world. Students will explore traditions in a variety of ways and help organize cultural celebrations.

• Tuesday, September 16 – Garden Club & Art Club
  Led by Mrs. Haase (Garden Club) and Nurse Mulder (Art Club) in the Cafeteria
  Garden Club is perfect for students who enjoy or want to learn about gardening. Art Club welcomes students who love art and want to create projects both for themselves and to help decorate our school community.

• Wednesday, September 17 – Theater Club
  Led by Mrs. Smith in Room 116
  Students will learn the ins and outs of theater and plays while creatively collaborating with peers.

• Thursday, September 18 – STEM Club
  Led by Mrs. Haase in Room 207
  For students interested in coding, robotics, and hands-on problem-solving.

• Monday, September 22 – Dance Club
  Led by Ms. DeLorenzo in the gym.

Photography Club interest meeting TBD.

We encourage all students to explore these opportunities and get involved!

Students in Mrs. Del Rosso's 7th grade Civics Classes were introduced to the events of September 11th by watching today's news broadcast from World A to Z. Students also learned about the story of Welles Remy Crowther, a 24 year old trader and former volunteer firefighter who lost his life saving others through the documentary titled "the Red Bandana".

In Ms. Smith's 6th grade Language Arts Class, they read "The Great Boat Lift of 9/11: A Heroic Evacuation." Students discussed heroism and completed three open-end response questions, reflecting on how we could help others.

Pictures of Mrs. Del Rosso's Class below.

After completing beginning of year benchmark testing in Mrs. Tomlinson's class, 7th grade ELA students were tasked with a classroom library scavenger hunt. Students browsed thousands of books to find their next potential reads.

Pictures below.

6th Grade Parents

The New Jersey Department of Health requires all students entering the sixth grade to have the following immunizations:

• One dose of Tdap vaccine

• One dose of Meningococcal vaccine

Please submit proof of immunization as soon as possible to avoid potential exclusion from school.

If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse.

Thank you for your cooperation.

General Reminders

• Students should eat breakfast before coming to school. If they wish, breakfast is available for purchase in the cafeteria beginning at 7:30 a.m.

• Students should get a good night’s sleep. Even though they are older, setting a consistent bedtime and shutting down technology at a set time is very important for rest and readiness.

• If there are any medical issues the school should be aware of, please contact the main office immediately.

• Please make sure your child is feeling well when they come to school. The policy is that your child must be fever free without any medication for 24 hours before returning to school.

• If Your child is going to be absent, PLEASE CALL THE SCHOOL AND LEAVE A MESSAGE with your child's name, homeroom, and reason for absence. Attendance is very important in middle school.

Please reach out to the school if you have any questions or concerns.

Store Information:

Cover Stitches

568 54th Street, West New York, NJ 07093

Phone: (201) 348-6699

Website: https://www.coverstitches.com/backtoschooluniformstore/shop/home

The store and website are fully stocked and ready for Bogota families. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Board Office or your building Principal.

Thank you!

September 15: Multicultural Club interest meeting in room 113

September 16: Garden and Art Club interest meeting combined in cafeteria

September 17: Theater Club interest meeting in room 116

September 18: STEM Club interest meeting room 207

• Jr. YAC Ice Cream Sundae Fundraiser. Proceeds go to 9/11 Memorial

September 22: Dance Club interest meeting in the gym.

• Quiet Study begins

September 23: School District closed

September 24: Back to School Night

September 26: Sports Jersey Day Suggested donation is $1

• School Assembly

October 2: School District closed

October 3: Picture Day