News & Notes from BMS for April 30th, 2018
Spirit Day: Tuesday, May 1st: Brandon Blue – Softball & Baseball Half Day: Friday, May 4th is a half a day of school for students. Dismissal is at 10:55 A.M. 6th & 7th Grade M-STEP: On Tuesday, May 1st and Thursday, May 3rd our 6th and 7th graders will take the English and Math portions of the M-STEP. Attendance is extremely important. Please talk to your student about the importance of this test. Please remind your student to get a good night’s rest and to eat a good breakfast. Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated. Soccer Camp: Check out the attached flyer for a soccer camp for ages 4-10 sponsored by the Junior Nationals. D.C. Trip: Here are a couple of reminders about the D.C. Trip: 1. Papers for the Wreath Laying Ceremony are due May 4, 2018 no later than 2:30 PM. We have a half day of school that day, so you can run it back up to the Middle School and place it in Mr. Hendershott’s mailbox. The papers have to be one page in length and the student must tell why they should be chosen to represent Brandon Middle School and the Brandon Community in this event. Single space, space 12 or 14 font is required. 2. Keep spreading the word on this great trip that your child will get to be a part of. We are still looking for a few more to get that second bus. 3. You student will be asked to report to Mr. Hendershott’s classroom next Monday morning during Seminar to receive a gift and to start getting them excited for the trip. 4. Don't forget to save the date, September 10, 7:00 PM for a mandatory meeting at the Middle School. We will chose roommates this night as well as sign Behavior Contracts and Health forms for the trip. We will also go over the check in details as we will leave 5 weeks from that day. Please contact Mr. Hendershott if you have any questions. Ice Cream Social: There is a Brandon Band Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, May 1st at the Brandon Football Stadium. Everyone is invited to this fun night of ice cream and music. Drug Awareness Presentation: Please read the attached flyer for a free presentation about what parents need to know about the signs, symptoms and current trends of teen drug use. Have a great week and GO BLACKHAWKS!! Michael Tucker Principal |
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