The Burgaw Beacon
Week of October 26th - Week 10
Exciting Changes Ahead: Introducing WINN Time!
Good afternoon, BMS families.
Beginning Monday, October 26, BMS will launch WINN (What I Need Now) time! This focused morning block from 7:40-8:15am. and will replace I&E Monday through Thursday, providing targeted instruction based on students’ beginning-of-year i-Ready results and individual academic needs.
Here’s what families can expect:
Monday and Tuesday: Reading instruction and support.
Wednesday and Thursday: Math instruction and support.
Friday: Our regular I&E/Fun Friday schedule will continue.
Personalized learning: Students will work in groups designed to strengthen specific skills, build confidence, and support academic growth.
A schoolwide team effort: Teachers and instructional staff will work together to provide focused support for students.
To make the most of WINN time, we will protect this block from interruptions. Students will have an opportunity to use the restroom beforehand, and nurse visits will be limited to emergencies. Please plan early pickups outside this instructional block whenever possible.
We are excited to provide this dedicated time to help every student grow. WINN reflects our commitment to knowing students by name and need—and giving them the instruction they need to move forward!
Important Upcoming Dates:
- All week - Mental Health Awareness Week - Anti-Bullying Week! (Wear orange)
- All week - Red Ribbon Week (Wear Red!)
- This Week - NC Check-ins - Science (8th grade)
- 10/26 - WINN Starts! (Monday-Thursday)
We will be celebrating various themes throughout the month with matching colors to support each cause!
This Week - October is almost over, but it is time to celebrate Red Ribbon Week and scary away drugs! Wear red this week to show that you pledge to stay drug free!
Another exciting week for Communities In Schools at BMS! In our 21st Century After-School Program, students participated in activities promoting leadership, creativity, community involvement, and making a positive impact!
Our Girls Mentor Group, the Lit Crew, began planning a student-led video about why they love being part of Communities In Schools! This project encourages public speaking, confidence, collaboration, and leadership while empowering our girls to share their voices.
In recognition of Anti-Bullying Week, another group of girls took the initiative to create an anti-bullying video for our student news! The pictures below highlight their incredible student-led planning and scriptwriting session.
Our after-school students also surprised Dr. Breedlove with a congratulatory poster celebrating his incredible achievement of being named the 2027 North Carolina Superintendent of the Year! What a special opportunity for our students to recognize and celebrate leadership within their own school community!
We wrapped up the week with our community partner, Fresh Start Rescue Inc., who brought an entire reptile exhibit! This local nonprofit rescues and rehabilitates reptiles and other animals while promoting education and responsible animal care. Students enjoyed hands-on learning while discovering the importance of compassion, responsibility, and community partnerships!
Burgaw Middle School’s PTO is currently inactive as a result of not having enough volunteers available to fill the required officer roles needed to operate the organization.
We are working to revitalize the PTO and are seeking interested parents and community members to serve on the PTO Board and help get the organization up and running for years to come. If you are interested in being part of this effort, please email Principal Mortensen at jeremy_mortensen@pender.k12.nc.us.
Thank you for your interest and support as we work to revitalize our PTO. We also extend our sincere appreciation to all current and former PTO members for the time, dedication, and countless contributions they have made to Burgaw Middle School throughout this year and in years past.
