The BobKat Blast

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🐾 BMS Is Heating Up!

While the weather may be cooling down, BMS is heating up! This week is packed with exciting events and opportunities for our students and families.

The entire week is Above the Influence Week, and students will have a different dress-up theme each day. As part of the week’s activities, students will also participate in a fentanyl awareness presentation, “Unintended Consequences,” designed to educate students about the serious dangers and consequences of fentanyl.

We’re also getting ready to wrap up our football and volleyball seasons with our Pink-Out Pep Rally on Monday! Our BobKats will finish their seasons with football taking on Lynn Lucas on Monday and Tuesday, while volleyball will face Lynn Lucas on Monday.

Tuesday is Picture Day at BMS, so be sure to come ready to smile! 📸

On Wednesday, BMS will host our annual Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat from 5:30–7:00 p.m.

We would love to see our students and families join us for an evening of fun, games, and community!

Finally, on Wednesday, the BMS Orchestra will perform its Fall Concert at the PAC from 5:30–7:00 p.m. Then, on Thursday, the BMS Advanced Bands will take the stage for their Fall Concert at the PAC at 7:00 p.m. We hope you’ll come out and support our talented BobKat musicians!

It’s going to be a great week at BMS. Let’s make it one to remember, BobKats! 🐾💜🖤

Attendance Matters: Grade Level Challenge

Thank you to our parents for helping ensure that your students are in regular attendance. BMS finished the first nine weeks above our 96% attendance goal at 96.04%! We need your continued help to keep us above our goal and push that number even higher.

We will also be kicking off our Thanksgiving Break Attendance Challenge! With only 4 more weeks until Thanksgiving Break, each grade level will have the opportunity to earn a different reward each week by achieving at least 96% attendance. Let’s keep going strong as we claw our way to Thanksgiving!

GEAR-UP After-School Tutorials

8th Grade GEAR-UP Tutorials are offered on:

• Tuesdays: RLA, Math, and Science

• Thursdays: RLA, Math, and Social Studies

Students who need transportation to a satellite stop must register each time transportation is needed. Sign up here.

For 6th- and 7th-grade students, please check your teachers’ WAG through the WAG Dashboard to see which days tutorials are offered. Students attending tutorials on Tuesday or Thursday who need transportation may also use the transportation sign-up link above.

📬 In addition to staying connected through the BobKat Blast, be sure to follow us on Facebook at WISD Brabham for the latest updates, photos, and celebrations of our BobKats Rising to the Mark! 🐾💜🖤

OCTOBER:

National Principal Month

Bully Prevention Month

26-30: Above the Influence Week - see dress up days

26: Unintended Consequences - Fentanyl Awareness Presentation

26: Pink Out Pep Rally

26: Volleyball vs Lynn Lucas MS (Away) 5:00/6:00 pm

26: 7th Grade Football vs Lynn Lucas (Yates) 5:00/6:00 pm

27: Picture Day

27: 8th Grade Football vs Lynn Lucas (Yates) 5:00/6:00 pm

28: Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat 5:30 - 7 pm - see flyer

28: Fall Orchestra Concert (PAC) 7 pm

29: Advanced Bands Fall Concert at 7:00 PM at the PAC

29: District Safety Fair (Administration Building) 6 pm

31: Wind Ensemble Region Band Auditions at Stockton Junior High

NOVEMBER:

6: BobKat Store Open (Minga Rewards)

6: 1st 9 Weeks Honor Roll Ceremony

Instead of receiving 6–8 separate emails from your student’s teachers, you’ll receive one weekly email with links to important information from all of your student’s classes.

Each teacher will provide key information, including contact information, daily learning intentions, upcoming assignments, and important dates.

You’ll also be able to access the WAG Dashboard directly through the BobKat Blast each week, making it easier than ever to stay informed and connected to your student’s learning!

One Dashboard. One Weekly Update. Better Communication. 🐾

Every Day Counts at BMS! Being at school every day helps students learn, grow, build relationships, and succeed. We had an awesome week of attendance this week! Thank you for partnering with us to make attendance a priority and helping our BobKats show up and rise to the mark! 🐾

Attendance Rewards

• Individual: Students earn 25 Minga Points each week they have perfect attendance, redeemable in the BobKat Store.

• Classroom: Classes can earn classroom rewards for perfect attendance.

• Grade Level: Attendance Challenges lead to grade levels earning grade level rewards.

Attendance Requirements & Procedures

• 90% Attendance: Students must attend at least 90% of scheduled instructional days to earn credit. Missing more than 10% may result in chronic absenteeism and impact academic progress and credit.

• Absence Notes: Notes must be submitted when students return to school or emailed to jslider@willisisd.org.

• Unexcused Absences: Absences that do not meet state or Willis ISD guidelines are considered unexcused. Family vacations and trips are not excused absences.

Attendance Follow-Up

• 3 Unexcused Absences: Parent/guardian receives a notification letter.

• 5 Unexcused Absences: Meeting with an Assistant Principal and attendance improvement plan; an attendance contract may be required.

• 10 Unexcused Absences: Truancy referral may be submitted to the appropriate court in accordance with Texas Education Code §25.0951.

Digital Citizenship Week will be October 19-23 and our BMS Counselors will be sharing Parent ProTech videos and information on how to navigate the digital world together with your child! In order to access videos shared on our Facebook Page please use the link below to sign up! If you do not have a Facebook Account, no worries!! See links below!

Sign up for free today: https://tinyurl.com/32r28mtm

Social Media Got Me Like....

Digital Detox

Cyberbullying Survival Guide

Social Media and My Health

If you have any questions please reach out to our counselors!

Bullying Prevention Month: Supporting Peer Relationships
Peer pressure and bullying strongly affect a young person's emotional safety. Encourage open dialogues at home about cyberbullying, empathy, and how to stand up for peers safely.
Find guidance on supporting student social health at Daybreak Health

Help Us Stock the BobKat Lounge!

Our amazing BMS staff pours so much into our students every day. Help us show them a little love by stocking the staff lounge with snacks and drinks for the year!

Click the Amazon Wish List link or scan the QR code below to donate. Every contribution, big or small, is greatly appreciated!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2WCKQ91HHKU7M...

Thank you for supporting our BobKat staff! #BobKatPride #StockTheLounge #BMSFamily

When you join the Brabham Middle School PTO, you’re not just volunteering—you’re becoming a vital part of a team that shapes the future of our school. Your voice matters, your time makes a difference, and together, we create a stronger, more connected community for our students to thrive. If you are interested in joining please email: BMSPTO@willisisd.org.

You can follow the BMS PTO on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BobkatPTO

Bobkats can earn MINGA points for a wide range of positive academic achievements and positive behaviors. Listed below are just some of the ways students can earn MINGA points. Once earned, students can trade those points in for rewards in our BobKat Store.

When your BobKat earns MINGA points, you will also receive an email notification highlighting the positive effort that earned the MINGA points.

All athletes must have a completed/updated RANK ONE Form each school year with their physical. Click HERE to visit the link to your Rank One Parent Portal.

Mr. Anthony Roberts, Principal

Email: aroberts@willisisd.org

Website: https://www.willisisd.org/bms

Location: 10000 FM-830, Willis, TX 77318

Phone: 936.890.2312

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WISDBrabham

Twitter (X): https://x.com/WISDBrabham