Barrington Middle School
BMS Connected Learning Newsletter
2/8/2026
The BMS Learning Community is Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Excel!
Mission:
Barrington Middle School’s Mission is to empower all students to excel in character, citizenship, collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking, so that they may positively impact the future.
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BMS PTO Meeting - TONIGHT!: Join the BMS PTO for our first meeting in 2026 to discuss all the upcoming events at school. Those include the Semi-formal at the end of the month and the book fair in April! Join Zoom Meeting - TUESDAY (FEB 10th) @ 700PM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6451753989?pwd=kJWS8ItBte8J0mVeFfq4J4JX1WWZxs.1&omn=88071068619 or in person in the BMS professional development room. Thank you! BMS PTO |
Notes from Ms. Slaughter - Electronic Devices: Adolescents and electronic devices - it is hard to keep up! A reminder that students are to keep all electronic devices (phones, watches, wireless headphones) in their locker all day. Here are some suggestions for topics you can check in with your middle school student about: 6th and 7th grade - if your student has a personal device that they can text from, it is more than likely they are active in at least one group chat and/or group phone call. Sometimes a group chat can be a small group of friends that communicate about school related issues. Sometimes a group chat gets very large (over 100 people), contains numbers your student does not know and spirals quickly into negativity. The reports we receive about larger group chats mention that content in a larger group chat may contain inappropriate language, homophobic language, racist language and sexualized language. Recommendation: students remove themselves from large group chats so that they do not get caught up in anything inappropriate. Questions to ask: What can you/would you do if the group chat does have some language that is not appropriate? 8th grade - talk to your student about sharing personal, often sensitive, information about themselves online/through text and/or chat. Personal information can include pictures, location information and other private details about their lives. Often students do not understand that once you share this information you no longer have control over where that information goes and who gets it/sees it (even if they think it is going to a trusted peer) and make an impulsive choice. Recommendation: students should not share personal information, pictures or private details with peers OR on social media accounts. If something is shared with them that is inappropriate they should delete it and inform an adult immediately. Questions to ask: What would you do if someone asked you to send them an inappropriate picture or text? What if someone sent one to you without you asking? |
Eagle Apparel: We are excited to introduce a brand new collection of Barrington Eagles apparel and accessories from Liv Rhode Island, a Barrington family-owned and operated company. 10% of each sale goes back to BMS - show your Eagle pride and click Eagles Apparel to get your gear! |
Eagle Honor Society: BMS is excited to announce the launch of our honor society, The Barrington Middle School Eagle Honor Society. In recent town hall meetings, this was discussed and introduced to our students. The Barrington Middle School Eagle Honor Society recognizes students who exemplify academic excellence, personal growth, and outstanding character in our school community. Members demonstrate sustained scholarly academic achievement through honor roll performance or significant academic growth, maintain excellent attendance and punctuality, and actively contribute through community service both within our school and the broader community. In the BMS Eagle Honor Society Portfolio, candidates must provide evidence and thoughtful reflections showcasing their embodiment of our Vision of the Graduate components: character, citizenship, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and communication. Selection also requires a character reference letter from a teacher who can attest to the student's exceptional qualities. Inductees and their families are celebrated at a year-end ceremony, and their achievements are permanently honored through displays in our school hallways, serving as an enduring inspiration for current and future Eagles. Membership in the Eagle Honor Society represents the highest standard of what it means to be a Barrington Middle School student. Please see the following link for more information on how you/your child can be a member of the Eagle Honor Society. |
BPS Art Show: Art teachers have been working hard to create a mini district-wide art show for the month of March at the Barrington Public Library. There will be artwork from all the schools and many pieces from the middle school including a dollhouse with mini student made artworks. Click here for more information! |
Winter Carnival: It is that time of year again, when we get together and have some cluster vs. cluster vs. cluster February Fun! 2025 - 2026 School Spirit Week/Winter Carnival Friday, February 13, 2026
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Community Service Club: Have you ever stepped into a muddy puddle and gotten your socks wet? For the whole day, you had to walk around with your socks squishing and rubbing against your feet, all the while your toes were freezing cold because of the water that filled to the brim in your shoes. Imagine how awful that must have felt. Now multiply that by a few months. That's what people without a home feel like, and they can’t even dry them off! Socks are the most requested item of clothing in the US, and they are super cheap! Donate a pair of socks and help prevent anyone from having to experience this ever again! Also, participate in our sock spirit week! |
Winter Wonderland Semi-Formal: The Student Council is excited to announce that there will be a Winter Wonderland Semi-formal Dance coming up on February 27th! In order for the dance to occur we will need 15 Chaperones that are a part of the BMS Staff. We will also need raffle, food, and beverage donations. The forms to help are linked below. Thank you!" |
Best Buddies T-Shirt Fundraiser: Order your Best Buddies Barrington t-shirts! Feel free to order shirts for the whole family. The deadline to order is Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Click here for online ordering. We accept cash or checks (made out to Barrington Public Schools). Please give a check or cash to Mrs. Robinson, Ms. Smith, Mrs. Cabral or Ms. Halnon or drop it off in the main BMS office. |
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Join BMS’s School Improvement Team BMS is seeking family members to join our School Improvement Team. The purpose of the SIT is to provide input on and monitoring of SMART Goals (School Improvement Plan) for continuous improvement based on the District Strategic Goals (Scorecard), data, and feedback provided by the school and district-based teams such as the data teams, the Health and Wellness Committee, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) teams, and the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support teams. Teams will provide voice and an avenue for communication from each building to their school community and the larger district community regarding progress toward our strategic goals and objectives. Teams will also be integral to the participatory governance of the school. Student representatives are needed as well! |
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~ Spotlight on Learning ~ |
This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mr. Kearns and the entire Social Studies Department for their hard work and dedication in rewriting the SS curriculum in response to the Rhode Island Department of Education's standards shift. This was a huge undertaking, but with your leadership and facilitation, you and your team created an opportunity for teachers to develop a curriculum that will work for our students at Barrington Middle School. Great work team! Do you know of a BMS Faculty/Staff/Student member who is shining bright? If you do, please complete the form below and we can include the nomination in an upcoming newsletter. |
~ Community News ~ |
Barrington Farm School: Why compost? The health of the world’s soil is declining. The United States is losing soil at ten times faster than its natural replenishment rate. By some estimates, if current trends continue, people will deplete all of the Earth’s topsoil in around 60 years. Without topsoil, we can’t grow food! But, there is a solution. Adding compost replenishes topsoil by restoring organic matter, improving soil structure, adding nutrients, and restoring soil health. Contributed by Barrington Farm School, Karen Griffith, Compost Educator and Outreach Manager, Barrington Farm School |
International Night Celebration at BHS: The World Languages Department is excited to invite you to our First International Night Celebration on March 3, 2026 from 6 to 8 pm at Barrington High School (cafeteria). This special evening will honor the incredible diversity of our community—more than 22 languages are spoken across our district, each with its own story, traditions, and cultural richness. Together, we will enjoy music, food, and the opportunity to learn from one another. Event Details: Date: March 3, 2026 Location: Barrington High School Cafeteria Time: 6:00–8:00 PM We hope you will join us as we come together to celebrate the cultures, languages, and traditions that make our district so special. Warmly, The Barrington Schools World Languages Department |
Thrive Outside: Join the Thrive Outside group at a parent forum on February 27th called Less Screen, More Green, featuring child development experts sharing practical strategies to reduce screen time and create more opportunities for kids to connect with nature. Our goal is to raise awareness while also offering community and practical support for families who are looking for realistic ways to spend more time outdoors together. Click here for more information. |