Boonsboro Middle School

So long, 2019! This newsletter is published with just five school days until Winter Break. While we are committed to quality instruction and learning, we wouldn't be Boonsboro Middle School if we didn't make good of the excitement in the building. I hope your child will participate in the student-initiated Holiday Spirit Week (see below). In addition to spreading holiday cheer, each day should teach us a little bit more about the variety of holidays celebrated around this time of year.

Hopefully you were able to attend the concert of one of our performing groups. The orchestra, band, and chorus have put on excellent concerts to demonstrate the skills they have been working on so far this year. Kudos to these students for the extra time and effort they put into being student performers!

It's been a while since I have given a general thank you to the parents and families of BMS, but I continue to be humbled by the support our school receives day to day and throughout the year! Just a few days ago, I sat in a meeting with two parents. They had asked to meet to discuss their son's experience at BMS so far, and yes, some concerns or areas they felt could be improved. From the start of the meeting, they were clear that their intent was not to criticize or place blame, but was instead to be part of a solution. What struck me most, though, was at the end of the conversation, they asked, "What can we do to support you? How can we help?" Those words were music to this principal's ears and are reflective of the parental support that helps makes BMS a school different from the rest.

Thank you for your contribution to our school community. I wish you health, happiness, and peace during the holiday season and am looking forward to the great things that are to come in 2020!

Sincerely,

Lindsey Avara-Reynolds, Principal

***Dates subject to change***

8th Grade Dance---Saturday, May 16th

8th Grade Hershey Trip--Wednesday, June 10th

The PTO will be hosting a contest for a t-shirt graphic to celebrate Earth Day!

Student drawings can be submitted now thru January 31st.

Voting will begin February 1st - 28th (more details to come)

Winners drawing will be on a custom Earth Day Shirt. All proceeds to go to "Team Green'' to help make upgrades around the school to support the environment impact.

Prizes will be awarded!

Entries can be emailed to mandi.kimmell@gmail.com and originals to be placed in the PTO mailbox.

MISA (8th grade science)--March 11th & 12th

MCAP (6th-8th ELA/Math)--May 11th-15th, May 18th-22nd

With snow in the forecast, now is a good time to review the notification options for school closings and delays. Please see below for a full list of methods!

Additional thoughts:

• WCPS uses the phone numbers and e-mails listed in ParentVue to send Connect5 messages. (Double check to make sure it is accurate!)
• Weather-related early dismissals can be hectic. Please make sure you and your child have a plan in advance for this type of schedule.