Blaine Middle School

Boys and Girls Basketball schedules are posted. You can access them on the app and also at www.nwcathletics.com.

BMS Veteran's Day Assembly, November 8, 2018 at 9:00am. Do you have a family member that is a veteran? Here is a chance to honor his or her service to our country. Return the attached form to the middle school office by Wednesday, November 7, 2018

BMS Parents: Please remind your student to wear the colors that correspond to their grade level. We hope to have ALL kids participate tomorrow.

BMS: Thursday’s spirit theme is twin/squad day. Please encourage your student to dress up and show school spirit.

Dear Parents/Guardians, Student lead conferences will be happening November 15, 16, 19, and 20 from 1 - 3:20 pm and on November 15 from 5 - 8 pm. Please schedule your conference on line using YOUR Family Access account. The following info will assist you with scheduling but please keep in mind the following items: You MUST log in as THE PARENT (not as the student). IF you need your Family Access login information call the school office. Select the "conferences" tab (should be on the left side of the screen when you log in as YOU) then proceed scheduling your conference (see note next bullet points). 6th grade students with Zaccheo/Johnson or Schweinsberg/Creager will schedule through the LA/SS teacher - the Math/Science teacher will be at the conference. 6th grade students with Minckler/Higgins/Schutt will schedule through their FIRST period teacher. ALL 7th grade students are scheduled through their FIRST period teacher. ALL 8th grade students are scheduled through their FIRST period teacher. NOTE: For the FIRST period teacher conferences, other teachers will NOT be at that conference (unless you were called already). IF you want to see other teachers you can "stop by" the day of to sign up on any open spots. We look forward to your participation and thank you in advance for scheduling your conference quickly if you haven't already done so.

AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK CLUB IS CANCELLED ON WEDNESDAY, 10/31/18. SEE YOU THURSDAY!

Blaine Middle School Rachel's Challenge: Parents Please ask your 7th and 8th grade students about today's message. All Students can: 1. Leave a Legacy of Kindness 2. Show Compassion 3. Practice Pre Acceptance 4. Learn from Mistakes 5. Forgive Yourself and Others

Blaine Middle School Parents: As a reminder, we have invited Rachel’s Challenge into our school culture again this year. Parents please join us at 10:50 am today along side our 6th graders for the presentation designed to help build empathy in each student. At 9:15 am, our 7th and 8th graders participate in the Legacy program. So far it is awesome!

Hello BMS Families- This Friday is our annual Monster Mash dance from 6:30-8:30 in the BMS cafeteria. Tickets are on sale during lunch for $5. Tickets are also available at the door for $5. Kids are encouraged to dress up, no masks or weapons, please. We've been teaching the students the Thriller dance all week during lunch for a modified flash mob performance at the dance. Tutorials can be found online if your student wants some extra practice! We also need a few more volunteers/chaperones for the night to be successful, please contact me at bmsptso98230@gmail.com to see how you can help! Thank you, Kari Holley BMS PTSO President

On November 8, at 9 am in our PAC, Blaine Middle School students will be honoring our Veterans. If your student has a relative or family friend that was in the military or is currently in the military, we would like to honor them. More information to come through the classrooms.

Next Tuesday, October 30, we will be having the Rachel's Challenge assembly. Rachel’s Challenge exists to equip and inspire individuals to replace acts of violence, bullying, and negativity with acts of respect, kindness, and compassion. Assembly times on the BMS Newsfeed

BMS Spirit Week: October 29-November 2nd Monday: Neon Day Tuesday: Decades Day Wednesday: Superhero Day Thursday: Twin/Squad Day Friday: Grade Colors (6th Blue,Green, White) (7th Red, White, Blue)(Orange, Black, White)

Parents, For any errors in your fundraising order contact: greatamerican@gafundraising.com (Quickest resolution) or call 1-800-251-1542 Include: order & Account #, mailing address

The orders from the BMS fundraiser will be distributed tomorrow, October 19, 2018. Students will be given their orders between 1:45 - 2:45pm. If parents would like to come to the school to pick up an order this can be done between 1:45 and 3:30pm. All orders need to be reviewed by the parent and student for accuracy as soon as possible. If there are any problems with the order, email GreatAmerican@GAFundraising.com (quickest response) or call 1-800-251-1542.

7th and 8th grade girls fastpitch games that were cancelled today (10/8/18), have been rescheduled for Thursday, October 11th, 2018, at Pipeline fields.

10/8/18: Today’s 7th and 8th grade girls fastpitch games, vs. Lynden Christian @ Pipeline fields, are cancelled. Practice indoors. Games will be rescheduled TBD.

SCHEDULE REMINDER: Late Start Day (10:20am) on Monday, October 8. Buses run on normal routes two hours late and all morning preschool classes are cancelled on late start days.

Blaine Middle School Fundraiser Update - Please turn in all fundraising orders tomorrow, Tuesday, 9/26/18. Orders not received by tomorrow may not be processed. Contact Julie Butschli at jbutschli@blainesd.org with questions. Thank you.

Staff, parents, and patrons are encouraged to attend today's Community Discussion on the new High School Grandstands, beginning at 5:30pm, in the District boardroom, at 765 H Street. See the article in our News Feed for additional information.

SCHEDULE REMINDER: Late Start Day (10:20am) on Monday, September 17. Buses run on normal routes two hours late and all morning preschool classes are cancelled on late start days.