Barrington Middle School 

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BMS Connected Learning Newsletter: October 12, 2021

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.

Important Dates:

  • Thursday, 10/14/2021- Newcomers Picnic

  • Thursday, 11/11/2021 - No School/Veterans’ Day

  • Wednesday, 11/17/2021 - Picture Retake Day (picture packages should arrive to school in the next 3-5 weeks)

Stay Connected with BMS:

This Week’s Schedule: 

Week of 9.27.2021

Monday 

10.11.2021

Tuesday

10.12.2021

Wednesday

10.13.2021

Thursday

10.14.201

Friday

10.15.2021

No School

Odd Day

Block

Even Day 

Block

Odd Day

Block (6th)

Non-Block (7th - 8th

Even Day 

Block (6th)

Non-Block (7th - 8th

BMS Spotlight on Learning!

This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Nurse Maddie! From answering parent phone calls, taking care of students who are in need, testing students/teachers, and making close contact calls, Nurse Maddie does it with a smile. Thank you Nurse Maddie for your positive attitude and always making time for all members of our learning community! 

This week, we would also like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mrs. Canario! We can’t thank Mrs. Canario enough for all the work she does and for advocating for our students' Social/Emotional Needs. Thank you, Mrs. Canario, for all that you do! 

Do you know of a BMS Faculty/Staff/Student member that is shining bright? If you do, please complete the form below and we can include the nomination in an upcoming newsletter. 

BMS Spotlight Nomination 

BMS Yearbook:

It’s time to order your BMS 2021-2022 Yearbook!  Click here for all the information you need to order!

Baby/Toddler Pictures for Yearbook:

Calling all 8th graders!  It’s your turn to upload your baby/toddler picture for this year’s yearbook.  It’s an annual tradition so upload yours here!  (Being logged into a Google account is required in order to upload your picture - feel free to use your own account or have your student log into their school account.)

Newcomers Program: DATE CHANGE!

 

Are you or your child new to the Barrington Community?  

If you have recently moved to Barrington or your child has transferred to Barrington Middle from another school district or from a private school, read on...   

We know how overwhelming it can be for kids to change schools.  To assist in this transition we are again offering newcomers groups for students during the school day to orient them to what Barrington Middle School has to offer.  If you’d like your student to participate, please feel free to contact the Student Assistance Counselor (see below) for more information! 

To kick off the year, we will be hosting a Newcomers Family Picnic on Thursday, October 14th from 5pm-6:15pm. Pack your picnic baskets! We will be meeting at the picnic tables outside the front of the building. This will be a great chance to meet other newcomers and their families, play some games, and learn more about Barrington! 

If you have any questions, or would like to learn more about the program, please reach out to Jordan Rodrigues, MA, R-DMT - Student Assistance Counselor, at (401) 247-3160 extension 1036 or email at rodriguesj@barringtonschools.org.  Thank you! 

What’s Happening at our BMS Media Center?

Library Card:

Want to sign up for a Barrington Public Library card? 

Already have a card but need help getting set up online to place holds?

Please come by the Barrington Middle School Library to meet with Ms. Tanya, the BPL Teen Room Librarian!

Wednesday, October 13, 2:30 - 4:00 PM

Need a book recommendation?

Need book recommendations? You can subscribe to this weekly blog and/or bookmark the BMS Library website and visit Readers' Advisory for ideas. 

BMS Library Newsletter: 

Please see the link below for September’s newsletter.

Early Dismissal:

For the safety of our students and BMS community, all early dismissals from school must occur before 2:45 pm.  

COVID-19 Protocols: 

Full COVID Protocols are available on the District website by clicking here. Please note that all staff, students, and visitors will be required to wear a mask in the building. All visitors will be required to show proof of vaccination, as well. 

Consent for COVID Testing: 

Below you will find a link for our BMS Student Voluntary Consent for COVID testing:

Student Voluntary Consent for COVID testing

 Who should complete this voluntary consent for COVID testing: 

  • Any student who participates in BMS Sports. (Note: all non vaccinated BMS athletes must be tested once a week)

  • Any student who is in our BMS Band and plays a wind instrument. (Note: all non vaccinated BMS wind instrument players must be tested once a week)

  • Any student who is in our BMS chorus (Note: all non vaccinated BMS chorus students must be tested once a week)

  • Any student, for whatever reason, wants to have our BMS medical staff take a COVID test at any time for any reason. (Note: students who are not on the consent to test list will not be allowed to test).