Bulldog Newsletter
- Upcoming Dates
- 2025-26 Parent/Student Handbook Calendar
- Message from BMS Principal, Ms. Kim Monette
- Meet Our New Principal
- Student Early Pick-up Procedures
- STEAM Highlights
- 8th Grade Valleyfair Field Trip
- 8th Grade Semi-Formal
- Bake for Good Kids Baking Class
- Theater Club Performance of Lost and Found A Tale of Fangs and Friends
- After School Activities
- Athletics for Grades 7-12
- BMS STEAM Events Family Check-in
- Transportation Information
- District Pride Celebration
- Cell Phone Policy
- PACT - Parents & Community Together
- Northwest Immunization Clinic Information
- Community Resources
- Who To Contact
- Social Media Resources
May 8 - BMS Production of 'Lost and Found a Tale of Fangs and Friends' 6:30pm
May 9 - BMS Production of 'Lost and Found a Tale of Fangs and Friends' 1:00pm
May 13 - Honor's Night 6:30pm
May 14 - 6th Grade Orchestras Concert at 6:00pm/7th & 8th Grade Orchestras Concert at 7:00pm at PCSH
May 16 - 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance 5:30-8:30pm at BPCC
May 19 - 6th Grade Band & Jazz Band Concert 6:00pm/7th & 8th Band & Jazz Band Concert 7:00pm at PCSH
May 20 - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Choir Concert 6:30pm at PCSH
May 25 - Memorial Day - No School
May 26 - PACT Meeting - 6pm - Virtual
May 27 - 8th Grade Valleyfair Field Trip - all day
June 1 - BMS Family Picnic during student lunches
June 4 - Chromebook Collection Day
June 5 - Last Day of School for Students
June 8 - Mark Reporting Day for Teachers
Please see this Handbook Calendar for upcoming event dates
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.
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." — Nelson Mandela
To my beloved Brooklyn Middle STEAM School Community,
As the school year draws to a close, I find myself sitting down to write a message I have anticipated for some time, yet feel completely unprepared to deliver. After 36 years in education—29 of which have been spent right here at BMS—I will be retiring at the end of this term.
A Journey of a Lifetime
When I first stepped into the halls of Brooklyn Middle, I knew this place was unique. Over the years, I have had the privilege of serving as your Counselor, Assistant Principal, and finally, your Principal.
Throughout these 29 years, I have witnessed the evolution of our STEAM programs and the growth of our campus, but the most rewarding part has been the people. I have worked with four generations of students and families. There is no greater professional honor than seeing a former student return as a parent—or even a grandparent—and knowing that we share a common history rooted in this school.
Lessons Learned at BMS
BMS has been more than a workplace; it has been my greatest classroom.
- Personally: You have taught me resilience, the power of diversity, and the importance of showing up for one another.
- Professionally: I have been inspired daily by our educators' innovation and our students' curiosity.
This community has truly meant the world to me. You have challenged me, supported me, and helped me grow into the leader and person I am today.
The Value of Family
As many of you know, family is the value I hold above all others. While my BMS "school family" has occupied a massive piece of my heart for nearly three decades, I am looking forward to dedicating more time to my family in this next chapter of life.
Final Thoughts
Though I am stepping away from the desk, a piece of my spirit will always remain at Brooklyn Middle STEAM School. Thank you for trusting me with your children, for partnering with me through the challenges, and for celebrating the triumphs alongside me.
It has been an absolute honor to serve you.
With deep gratitude and Bulldog pride,
Thank you,
Kim Monette
Principal
8th Grade Formal: Enchanted Evening
What? 8th Grade Semi-Formal
When? Saturday 5/16 5-8pm
Where? Brooklyn Park Community Center
How? Buy tickets online here: http://bit.ly/4cF4EiB Directions to set up an EduTrak account: https://bit.ly/4cSrv9c Deadline to purchase tickets is Tuesday, May 12th.
Tickets are $15 and include a catered dinner and drinks. Snacks will be available for purchase.
Students cannot attend if they receive an office referral between 4/29 and 5/15.
Bake For Good Kids Baking Class: Sweet & Salty
Our school partners, Bake For Good is thrilled to be able to offer another opportunity for your students to continue to build their baking skills. Using the code BFG2026, your students will get free access to Sweet & Salty, a virtual, on-demand kids baking class from the King Arthur Baking School. Please see the attached a letter that includes details about the class and how to access it.
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
You can see the schedule here.
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!
PC Spring Sports Information
Sign Up for EduTrak Account: Field Trips 26-27
Beginning next school year, we will be using EduTrak for all field trip permission forms and payments. This is the same district portal families already use to register for sports and activities and to add lunch funds, providing a more streamlined and familiar process for managing field trip participation. Families should follow the attached directions to register an account if they have not already done so.
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 2025-26 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 2025-26, 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.
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:
May 26th - 6:00pm - Virtual
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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