BIDDEFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Happy Valentine's Day!

We have begun our second semester, and our students have started to acclimate to their new classes. The Infinite Campus Parent Portal remains open for all parents to monitor their child's academic progress in all classes. If you are having any difficulty accessing or reviewing your student's progress on Infinite Campus, please contact your child's Tiger Time Teacher.

We have completed the Winter MTYA assessment and are close to finished with the important WIDA Test for our Multiple Language Learners.

Be safe and healthy during school vacation next week!

Mr. Scott Descoteaux

Principal
Biddeford Middle School

Congratulations to the January students of the month:

• February 9-13 - One Love Spirit Week
• February 11 - Early Release Dismissal
• February 11 - BARR Informational Night (4:30 pm - BMS PAC)
• February 12 & 13 - BMS Drama Club in Moana JR.
• February 13 - Last Day of School (Prior to February Break)
• February 16-20 - February Break
• February 23 - Return to School (Following February Break)
• March 8 - Daylight Savings Time - Spring Ahead!
• March 11 - Early Release Dismissal
• March 18: Save the Date - BMS Academic Showcase

BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) is a a K-12 educational model that improves school performance through staff-to-student relationships and data-driven, personalized support. The model aims to provides schools with a comprehensive approach to meeting the academic and non academic needs of all students through the power of relationships and the use of data.

Biddeford Middle School’s Drama Club will present Disney’s “Moana JR” Production on Thursday, February 12, and Friday, February 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the BMS Performing Arts Center. This musical production is designed for middle school-aged performers, and is led by Coleen Hatt and Rob Petit.

February is here, it’s cold outside, and the groundhog saw his shadow—hello 6 more weeks of winter! That means it’s the perfect time to cozy up with a good book. Blind Date with a Book is a chance to try something new and discover a story students might not normally choose (Directions are attached).

Six more weeks of winter = six more weeks to fall in love with reading!

Congratulations to the talented student musicians of Biddeford Middle School who participated in themselves the prestigious District 1 Honors Instrumental and Music Festivals. Students from all of York County displayed their love of music as they represented our district with talent, maturity, and hard work.

As winter weather continues, we want to remind families that snowbanks and icy conditions can create additional safety challenges at bus stops. Large snowbanks can limit visibility for students, bus drivers, and motorists, making it especially important for children to stand well back from the road and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching. Families are encouraged to clear snow around bus stops when possible, dress students in bright or reflective clothing, and accompany younger children to and from the bus. Taking a few extra precautions during the winter months helps ensure our students are seen, safe, and able to board and exit the bus securely. To read more about bus safety tips, click below.

• Monday - Peace & Love - Wear tie dye, peace signs, groovy clothes!
• Tuesday - Dress to Impress - Dress up in your best, get fancy!
• Wednesday - Pink vs. Red - Are you team pink or red? Wear your pick!
• Thursday - Soulmate Day - Plan to wear a matching outfit with a friend!
• Friday - All One Day - Dress in Biddeford Colors

Please click the link below to read a letter sent by Superintendent Jeremy Ray.

Biddeford Middle School uses a software program called "Family ID" for student-athletes to sign up for participation. Parents will need to create an account within this website, which allows them to upload medical forms, fill out general medical information and select the sport that the student is interested in participating in. Click here or the link below to set up an account.

Stay informed by downloading the Biddeford Schools mobile app! It will allow parents to choose Biddeford Middle School and receive notifications from us, access the live feed, important documents, emergency notifications, and more! Simply download the relevant app at the link below:

• Download for Android: https://bit.ly/3fu8z4q

• Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/2QFUBST

This newsletter contains community events previously e-mailed weekly as attachments. The link remains the same and will be updated as new information is received.

Click on the image to view upcoming community events, and be sure to bookmark the link.

Email: sdescoteaux@biddefordschools.me
Website: https://www.biddefordschools.me/o/bms
Location: 25 Tiger Drive, Biddeford, ME, USA
Phone: (207) 284-6400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biddefordmiddleschool