Mrs. Gonzalez's Weekly Update
Good afternoon Raider families,
There’s so much happening in our Raider community, and we don’t want you to miss a thing! Fall Fest is coming October 23, and we hope you’ll join us for the fun! Be sure to check out the newsletter for details about our upcoming Jog-a-thon on October 29 and the guidelines for Halloween costumes, which students may wear on October 30.
A big thank-you to our PTSA for organizing the Handel’s Ice Cream fundraiser! It looked like everyone enjoyed this sweet treat, especially with the warm weather we’ve been having. We appreciate all the PTSA does to bring our school community together!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Coffee with the Principal today, Friday, October 9. It was a lovely opportunity to connect and chat! If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry. We’ll share the recording in our next newsletter. Mark your calendar for the next Coffee with the Principal on November 13!
A couple of important reminders: Reflections submissions and the sixth-grade camp pink Health and Registration Form are both due October 15. All sixth-grade families must return the form, whether their child plans to attend camp or not. This helps us reserve spots and plan for all students.
As we wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrate Filipino American History Month, here’s a fun fact:Did you know Filipino American farmworkers helped launch the historic Delano Grape Strike in California in 1965? Labor leader Larry Itliong helped organize the strike, and Filipino and Mexican farmworkers joined forces to fight for better working conditions
Take a few minutes to explore the newsletter for all the details, helpful links, and ways to get involved, including connecting with our PTSA and EFBMMS Foundation.
Thanks for being part of our Raider family, and we hope to see you at Fall Fest!
Your proud principal,
Bonnie Gonzalez
Reflections Information - Deadline 10/15
Reflections
Reflections is an art recognition program open to ANY student in grade 6, 7, or 8. Students create any original piece of artwork that represents this year's theme of "What My Culture Means to Me." The artwork can fall under the category of dance choreography, literature, photography, film production, music composition, or visual arts. There are so many creative students at BMMS. Bring it on and let's celebrate the arts! Entries are due October 15th.
Questions? Email ReflectionsBMMS@gmail.com
Volunteer Interest Form
If you want to stay in the loop about future volunteer opportunities, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form.
Fall Fest - October 23, 5-8pm
Halloween Costume Guidelines
Basketball Info Meeting 10/19 @ 3pm
Basketball Try-Outs 10/23 @ 3:15-5:00pm
Jog A Thon, 10/29
Digital Citizenship - Tech Tips and Tricks
BMMS Chromebook Troubleshooting Quick Guide
ASB Spirit Day, 10/14
Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
ELL After School Tutoring
Virtual Coffee with the Principal, November 13, 2026
We hope you’ll join Ms. Gonzalez for our next Virtual Principal Coffee on Friday, November 13, at 8:15 a.m.
This is a relaxed opportunity for families to connect with our principal, ask questions, share thoughts, and stay informed about what’s happening at Black Mountain Middle School. From time to time, our counselors and Assistant Principals may also join us as their schedules permit.
Have a question for Ms. Gonzalez? Please submit your questions by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, so we can help make the most of our time together.
- RSVP: Click here to RSVP
- Submit a Question: Click here to submit your question
Once you RSVP, the meeting link will be emailed to you the afternoon before the Coffee.
We look forward to connecting with our BMMS families!
Filipino American Heritage History Month
Mattress Fundraiser 10/17
Proceeds benefit BMMS Music Programs
Red Ribbon Week, 10/26-10/30
SPED IA Hiring
Hispanic Heritage Month - 9/15-10/15
Calendar
10/14/26 - ASB Spirit Day, Wear Pink! Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
10/15/26 - Reflections entry deadline
10/15/26 - Sixth Grade Pink Registration Forms Due
10/16/26 - Breakfast of Champions - Electives
10/17/26 - Mattress Fundraiser, 10am-4pm, Benefits BMMS Music Programs
10/19/26 - ASES Basketball Informational Meeting, 3pm, Little Theater
10/20/26 - Orchestra/Choir Concert, 6pm
10/21/26 - School Site Council Meeting, 2:45pm
10/21/26 - All Bands Concert, 6pm
10/22/26 - Flag Football Game BMMS vs. OVMS @ 3:45pm
10/22/26 - Cross Country BMMS @ BHMS, 4pm
10/23/26 - Basketball try-outs, 3:15pm
10/23/26 - EFBMMS FALL FESTIVAL, 5pm-7:30pm
10/26/26-10/30/26 - Red Ribbon Week
10/26/26 - Red Ribbon Week - Wear Red and say no to drugs
10/27/26 - Red Ribbon Week - Wear sunglasses to "shade" away from drugs
10/28/26 - Wear Pj's or cozy clothing - dreaming of a drug free future
10/29/26 - Wear Video Game Gear and run with us (in the jog-a-thon)
10/29/26 - Jog-A-Thon
10/29/26 - Flag Football Game BMMS vs. BHMS @ 3:45pm
10/30/26 - Wear your Halloween costume and say "BOO" to Drugs
10/30/26 - Cross Country BMMS @ Home, 4:00pm
10/31/26 - Halloween
*Subject to Change
