Bogota Middle School Weekly Update

We hope you had a wonderful week. Thank you to all of our families who were able to participate in our Annual Food Drive! It was a busy and productive week here at Bogota Middle School, and with it comes the close of our first marking period. The first chapter of the school year is now behind us, and there is much to reflect upon.

For those who found success this marking period, continue to build upon it. Hard work has a way of rewarding those who remain committed. For those who were less than pleased with their performance, do not let one marking period define your year. Three more remain, and there is still ample opportunity to change the course. Make use of Quiet Study after school, seek out your teachers, and take advantage of the help that is available. After all, opportunity means little if one does not take the time to pursue it.

We would also like to inform families that Saturday Detention is now being implemented at Bogota Middle School. Effective immediately, students who accumulate five detentions from today on, will be assigned a Saturday Detention. This will require students to spend three hours at school on a designated Saturday morning. We believe that accountability is an important part of growing up, and we hope this new measure encourages students to make thoughtful decisions and take greater responsibility for their actions.

As November moves along, the temperatures are beginning to remind us that winter is not far away. Please make certain that your children, particularly those who walk to and from school, are dressed warmly for the colder mornings and afternoons.

The remaining weeks of November will pass before we know it, and soon the lights of December will begin to appear. As we approach the holiday season, we wish all of our Bogota Middle School families a safe, peaceful, and enjoyable start to this special time of year. Have a wonderful weekend!

Mr. Albiez

Bogota Middle School Principal

BMS PTO Sponsored Trunk or Treat

Halloween at Bogota Middle School

6th Grade Local Class Trip

Constitution Day Poster Contest

Veteran's Day

Please review the following important reminders to help keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn throughout the school year.

Breakfast and Hydration

• Please encourage your child to eat breakfast before coming to school.

• Bringing a reusable water bottle to school each day is strongly encouraged to help students stay hydrated throughout the day.

Annual Physicals and Immunizations

• Annual physical exams are strongly recommended. Please send a copy of your child's physical to me so we can keep it on file, especially if your child plans to try out for school sports.

Illness and Absences

• Please do not send your child to school if they are sick. Students must be fever-free for at least 24 hours without fever-reducing medication before returning to school.

• If your child will be absent due to illness, please call the school to notify us.

• If your child will be absent for more than three days, a doctor's note is required.

Medication at School

• No medication, including over-the-counter medication, may be taken at school without the required physician's authorization and adherence to school medication procedures. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Lost and Found

• Please remind your child to check the Lost and Found bin each week.

• We currently have two pairs of glasses that were found more than two weeks ago. Please have your child check with the school if they may belong to them.

Feminine Hygiene Products

• Students who would like to keep a labeled pouch of feminine hygiene products in my office are welcome to bring one in.

Please call or email should you have any questions.

Nurse Mulder

Our next PTO meeting date will be shared soon.

Thank you to all of our families for your continued support of the BMS PTO and our school community.

BMS PTO Contact Information:

Email: bogotamiddleschoolpto@gmail.com

Facebook and Instagram: Bogota Middle School PTO

Monday: Art

Tuesday: Student Council

Wednesday: Garden

Thursday: STEM

Friday: Drama

November 25: One session day (dismissal 12:40pm)

November 26 and 27: Thanksgiving recess