Principal's Weekly Update

We know that our drop-off and pick-up lanes are busy. We ask that you please follow our signage and staff instructions to ensure a smooth and safe environment for all. Our staff members have to speak loudly outside to ensure drivers can hear over vehicles, pedestrians, etc. With the many pedestrian accidents happening in our community, it is imperative that we work as a team to ensure safety, especially around students.

This week was full of great lessons in class, extracurriculars and campus life. Check out the updates and pictures below for important information.

The first dance of the year is coming up! Ticket sales are starting. See the PTO section below for more information. Volunteers are needed to make sure these events for our students are possible.

-Ms. Rivera & Ms. Rockwell

The cities of Fairfield and Suisun City are two of the most diverse communities in California. To honor that diversity, each week FSUSD will be sharing information about the cultures that make up our extra special learning community.

October is National Anti-Bullying Month. Though there have always been bullies, it wasn’t until the 1970s that the issue began to be researched. Dr. Dan Olweus, a Norwegian psychologist, developed a bullying prevention program that helped to inform American anti-bullying efforts in the 1990s. Georgia and California were two of the states that were quickest to adopt anti-bullying legislation. For California, this came in 2008 and focused specifically on eliminating the emerging threat of cyberbullying. FSUSD will be providing anti-bullying workshops for 5th graders this year. In addition, students can use the STOPit app (on the FSUSD website) to anonymously report acts of bullying/cyberbullying.

BGW is participating in CA's Student Mock Election this year. Our history teachers are providing information on the candidates and props to prepare our students for the mock election.

Students may visit our library before school, at lunch or after school to cast their votes.

The Student Mock Election will stir students' interest in voting by tapping into the excitement of the campaign season. As students learn about the candidates and issues, they discover how government and politics affect every part of their lives. They gain firsthand knowledge of how citizens make their voices heard in our democracy and experience the power of their votes when they are joined by thousands of California students who will vote in the California Student Mock Election this year.

This week's BGW math tutoring will take place after school in:

• Room 22 with Ms. Mitchell on Monday, Sep 30th
• Room 9 with Ms. Lunch on Thursday, Oct 3rd
• Room 21 with Ms. Henry on Thursday, Oct 3rd
• Room 22 with Ms. Mitchell on Thursday, Oct 3rd

Students are welcome to attend any math tutoring room for help.

Please see the free homework help resource below provided by our public library!

Students in Grades 3-7

Students will be tested upon parent/teacher request as well as those who have met the preliminary criteria based on their academic data. Here is the link to the GATE page where you'll find the "Request to Test" form. The last day to request to test is Oct. 11th.

For 3rd-7th grade students recommended for testing by someone other than their parent, Opt Out letters will be mailed out to their families on Oct. 18th to be returned by Oct. 25th IF parents want to opt their child out of GATE testing.

Please contact our athletic director Ms. Brucia with any sports questions at tinab@fsusd.org.

Any middle school student attending an FSUSD high school game must be accompanied by an adult.

Students attending home games at BGW must have their school ID and must pay 20 PBIS points to attend. Only students from BGW and from the opposing team will be able to enter games. Space is limited.

See game schedule below:

See game schedule below:

SPIRIT WEAR

The PTO is super excited to offer *NEW* BGW Wildcats spirit wear this year. Shop new styles with our sharp new logo and place your order from our BGW Spirit Wear Store webpage today!

JOIN THE PTO

If you haven’t joined the PTO yet this year, please consider doing so now with our online membership form—we’d really love your help!

Congratulations to our PTO Membership Raffle Winners! See the winners in the image.

GLOW THE NIGHT AWAY DANCE

Permission slips & ticket sales this week

Tuesday 10/1/24 before school 8:15am

Friday 10/4/24 after school 3:15pm

Tickets $10.00 - entry into the dance

Date: Friday, Oct. 25th 7-9 PM

Permission Slips Required

Student ID Required for entry

GTNA DANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 via Google Meets 6:30 PM. Link will be sent to those signed up to join committee prior to first meeting.

SPOOKY BAKE SALE - OCTOBER 31, 2024

Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024

Time: After school 3:15pm

Bake sale donations needed, sign up to donate on Sign Up Genius after October 1st… Link coming soon. See Sign Up for donation details and drop off instructions.

NEXT GENERAL PTO MEETING

Mark your calendar for the 2nd General Meeting of the school year Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:30-7:30 PM!

Our goal is to upgrade our recess equipment for student use. Here are two ways you can help:

• Request a marquee message for your Wildcat
• Shop & Donate

We have open positions at BGW! Come join our team!

• TAP Teacher
• TAP Teacher

Home of the Wildcats

Email: bgws@fsusd.org
Website: www.fsusd.org/o/bgwms
Location: 3301 Cherry Hills Court Fairfield, CA 94534
Phone: (707) 421-4225
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGWMiddle
Twitter: @BGaleWilson1