Hi Bulldog Families,

We hope everyone had a wonderful SuperBowl Sunday. The morning started off yesterday as the community got together to make over 3,000 hoagies to support others in the community. This is a wonder endeavor and something in which Washington Township takes great pride. Moreover, during Black History month, we continue to focus on contemporary leaders who have made their mark on Black History. This month Bunker Hill will recognized four contemporary difference makers. Last week we recognized Nicholas Johnson of Princeton University.

We are also launching our Trustworthy Month and are gearing up for our 2nd PAWcast for this month.

Sincerely,

Mike D'Ostlio

Newsletter:

New and Important Information

• What it Means to be a Bulldog
• Student Use of Cell Phones During the School Day
• Black History Month Week 2: Cynt Marshall
• Trustworthiness Spirit Week
• Spilt Milk Fundraiser
• Career Fair
• Winter Semi Formal
• Bulldog Bash
• Schoology

Recurring Information

• Book Smiles
• PTO
• Social Media Reminders
• Building Better Bulldogs
• Click this Link for More Repeat Information from Week to Week

February 12...6:30pm PTO meeting...BHMS Cafeteria

February 12...February Spirit Week Begins

February 13...Dine & Donate at Spilt Milk

Spilt Milk is donating 20% of the proceeds earned. I am waiting to hear back on a few final details and I will send you a flyer for the smores as well.

February 15...7pm RBAC...Pop Concert...8th Grade Chorus

February 16...No School. Full day staff inservice

February 19...No School President's Day

February 22...Snowball Dance Rescheduled (All BHMS students..Dress Up Attire)...6:30-8:30pm

March 20...1/2 day inservice...AND...8th grade Career Fair.

Click on these links:

• Past newsletters and correspondence

• Bunker Hill Daily Morning Announcements

• Bunker Hill Times Student Newspaper/Periodical

• Board of Education Policies Regarding Students

• Don't forget to scroll all the way down on this newsletter for X (formerly Twitter) and Remind Updates

If your child is going to be out, late, or needs to be picked up early, please contact the attendance office at 856-881-7007, Click Option 1 Or email BHMSAttendance@wtps.org

Cynt Marshall was nominated for an NAACP image award in 2023 for her legacy as a leader in business. She is the first Black Female to ever be the CEO of an NBA Team. She is credited for bringing a culture of diversity to the front office of a major sports franchise. In 2021 she was also listed as one of the world's most influential Females according to Forbes Magazine

5pm to 6pm...Mr. D'Ostilio and Mr. Murro

6pm to 7pm...Ms. Egizi and Mrs. Girgenti

7pm to 8pm...Mr. Prasad and Mrs. Finn

8th Graders have top priority to purchase tickets. Mask are not required. However, if your child chooses to wear a mask, it must be a half mask covering only a portion of the face. Masks should not detract from the event. Below is the permission slip. Please download it and have your students present that permission slip when purchasing a ticket.

Hello, Bunker Hill Grade 8 Students and Parents/Guardians:

Please find attached and links below useful tools and information to assist students and parents/guardians with choosing grade 9 high school elective courses. Classroom counseling for all grade 8 students regarding elective choices will occur in ELA classes between February 1st and February 9th. During classroom counseling, I will introduce students to the scheduling process. Students will enter elective choices into PowerSchool during social studies classes on Monday February 12th. The deadline for any requested schedule change is May 1, 2024.

Please note that only elective choices will be entered into PowerSchool on February 12th. Core academic courses will be selected when students meet their high school counselor in the Bunker Hill Media Center in mid-April.

Also attached is the Personalized Student Learning Plan for grade 9 students. This is a good worksheet with course numbers that can be referenced to find course descriptions in the program of study.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email me directly, and do not reply to this email. Thank you. I look forward to working with you and your student(s) regarding high school scheduling.

Link to High School Scheduling Website:

https://www.wtps.org/Page/6532

Link to Program of Studies 2024-2025: (QR code above)

https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://www.wtps.org//cms/lib/NJ01912980/Centricity/Domain/416/2024-25+PROGRAM+OF+STUDIES+1-24-24.pdf

Link to WTHS Career Academy Website:

https://www.wtps.org/Domain/3384

Take care and happy scheduling!

The Washington Township middle school FutureActs Clubs are dedicated to the cause of community service, and two of their biggest events take place in November and December.

In November, the clubs provide Thanksgiving meals to around 200 families in the District. In December, they assist with providing holiday gifts.

In order to support our struggling families, FutureActs has created a Microsoft Form in order to gather information of families in need. If you or someone you know is in need for the upcoming holidays, please go to this link so FutureActs can offer there support as needed

Thanks so much!

Be sure to go online and review the code of conduct. Click here for the link. Realize the code of conduct is in place to ensure education and academics is not compromised and that there is an expected decorum in schools. On Thursday, I will go over key points in the code of conduct, especially the offenses such as class disruption, tardiness, inappropriate language, behavior, dress code etc. Please see the PowerPoint from the code of conduct presentation. Please also see the notes from the BHMS Counseling Office Below. I sent this out last year, but many of the situations are still relevant.

During the summer for 2020, a team of teachers and community members got together to discuss what we should affirm as a school in order to provide student voice and acknowledge that student voice and provide them an opportunity not only to be heard but for us to truly listen and learn from what the students are telling us.

This pandemic has created so many questions and concerns for students that are well beyond academics. We are committed to providing a safe environment where students can express themselves as they question the ebb and flow of their world around them. Please see below our affirmations about Buidling Better Bulldogs and the people we as Bulldogs aim to be.

Click on this link for our Mission and Goals Plan 2023-2029

Email: skern@wtps.org
Website: https://www.wtps.org/bunkerhill
Location: 372 Pitman Downer Road, Sewell, NJ, USA
Phone: 856 881 7007
Facebook: facebook.com/OfficialBHMS
Twitter: @Official_BHMS