Baldwin Middle School News
January 2022
Dear Baldwin Middle School Families,
I’m thrilled to share some of the incredible work our BMS Bruins have accomplished! So far this school year has been truly rewarding, filled with growth, achievement, and school spirit. As you explore each page, I encourage you to chat with your children about their involvement in these exciting events. And if they weren’t part of something yet—this is the perfect time to jump in! The more they engage in our school community, the more joyful and enriching their middle school experience will be.
Baldwin Middle School is grounded in Care, Kindness, and Respect, and we are always looking for ways to give back. Please keep an eye out for opportunities to contribute to our Guatemala Fundraising Project—every effort makes a difference!
Happy reading, and go Bruins!
Celebrating a Culture of Care, Kindness, and Respect
Anti-Bullying Week
BMS had an engaging Anti-Bullying Week. We kicked it off with a "No Place for Hate" pledge and engaged in community circle discussions centered on care, kindness and respect. Students were encouraged to note acts of kindness on paper leaves, which were then attached to a Kindness Tree.
Stamp It Forward Kickoff
Assistant Principal Mrs. Tumbarello and English teacher Ms. Nelson launched our new positive behavior program “Stamp it Forward”, which recognizes what it means to be a BRUIN. Students who demonstrate one or more of the BRUINS values receive a stamp to acknowledge their positive behavior. As students rack up on stamps, they are given the opportunity to trade them in to earn rewards for themselves and their academic teams. “Stamp it Forward” is off to a GREAT start.
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Pre-Academy Experiences Outside the Classroom
Ms. N. Thompson's Spoken Word Pre-Academy went to NYC to perform at a Teen Open Mic night. It was the group's first performance.
Ms. Oakes' Theatre/Improv Pre-Academy visited the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Merrick for an Improv Masterclass.
Ms. Greaves' Public Speaking and Debate students competed in the American Debate Competition. Out of 116 middle school debaters, two BMS students placed 15th and 37th. Go Bruins!!
For Black History Month, students in Ms. Kaltsas' Art Pre-Academy are creating masterpieces that celebrate the Black community.
Students in Mr. Rothbard's Future Teachers Pre-Academy enjoy their visits to our elementary schools engaging young readers with their immersive lessons.
Mr. Iannucci's Medical Detectives Pre-Academy had a hands-on learning experience at the DNA Learning Center in Cold Spring Harbor.
New App Available to Help Monitor Your Child's Device
The Qustodio app allows parents and guardians to see their child’s activity and pause the internet on their school Chromebook after school hours. For no additional cost, the program is designed to help families monitor and manage their children's online activity.
Visit www.baldwinschools.org/qustodio to learn more and to register today!