Welcome to Brownstown Central Middle School!
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Mr. McClure's Weekly Blog
Week of: February 18 – 22
Week 27
“The Principal’s Post”
PLEASE NOTE - Snow Make-Up Day: Due to the inclement weather school cancellation on Wednesday, January 30th, school will be in session TODAY (Monday, February 18th)!
Today marks the beginning of Trimester 3 . . . Finishing Strong!
BCMS COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING
The BCMS Community Council Members will be meeting next Tuesday evening, February 26th, in the BCMS Conference Room beginning at 6:00PM to discuss our ongoing school improvement efforts.
We will be discussing and answering questions as they relate to the overall student results of the 2017-2018 assessments that are aligned to the Indiana College-and-Career Readiness Standards. We will have a goals and strategies discussion that outline our current 2018-2019 school improvement plan initiatives, and we will look at refining/amending those goals and strategies as we plan for 2019-2020.
BCMS parents and other members of the community are invited to join the council for this informative discussion. We would ask that all attendees please enter the building through the main entrance doors.
Never stop . . . “Growing BRAVE!”
ASSESSSMENT LITERACY UPDATE
Released by: Office of Student Assessments
Indiana Department of Education
Our office is developing several short videos to share with parents about assessment systems and transitions to support assessment literacy. We are asking schools to please share these valuable resources.
NEW! How does ILEARN dig deeper into knowledge and skills?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGkv6IQ1gF4&feature=youtu.be&utm_content&utm_medium=email&utm_name&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term
4-H LEGO Robotics Camp
Submitted by: Heather VonDielingen
4-H Youth Development Educator
Click here for information about our 4-H LEGO Robotics Camp to be held June 3rd – 7th at the Jackson County Learning Center. The camp is geared towards youth currently enrolled in Grades 3-6. Click here for the registration forms for the camp.
The LEGO Camp is led by 4-H Volunteer Joe Fuehne, who is a professor of Engineering Technology at Purdue Polytechnic – Columbus.
If you have questions, please contact me!
Heather VonDielingen
4-H Youth Development Educator
County Extension Director
Jackson County Purdue Extension Office
County Courthouse
111 S. Main Street, Ste. 10
Brownstown, IN 47220
Phone: (812) 358-6101
Fax: (812) 358-5030
2019-2020 BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
CORPORATION CALENDAR
Click here to advance look at the BCCSC 2019-2020 school year calendar.
BCMS ATHLETIC UPDATES
Submitted by: Mr. Young, BCMS Athletic Director
BCMS Tourney Champions
7th Grade Boys Basketball Team
8th Grade Girls Basketball Team
Keep up-to-date with BCMS Athletics on Twitter: @btown_ms
Great job athletes! Keep working hard in the classroom & on the court!
“All the days that you wake up, you get one job, and that is to get better every single day”
- Derrick Rose
2019 ILEARN TEST COUNTER
This week: T-minus 37, 36, 35, 34
THIS WEEK’S BRAVE QUOTE:
“I had rather be criticized than the criticizer; the hated than the hater; the wronged than the wrong.”
THIS WEEK’S PROJECT WISDOM THEME:
“Role Models: Who’s Influencing Whom?”
Until next week,
Mr. McClure
Week of: February 18 – 22
Week 27
“The Principal’s Post”
PLEASE NOTE - Snow Make-Up Day: Due to the inclement weather school cancellation on Wednesday, January 30th, school will be in session TODAY (Monday, February 18th)!
Today marks the beginning of Trimester 3 . . . Finishing Strong!
BCMS COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING
The BCMS Community Council Members will be meeting next Tuesday evening, February 26th, in the BCMS Conference Room beginning at 6:00PM to discuss our ongoing school improvement efforts.
We will be discussing and answering questions as they relate to the overall student results of the 2017-2018 assessments that are aligned to the Indiana College-and-Career Readiness Standards. We will have a goals and strategies discussion that outline our current 2018-2019 school improvement plan initiatives, and we will look at refining/amending those goals and strategies as we plan for 2019-2020.
BCMS parents and other members of the community are invited to join the council for this informative discussion. We would ask that all attendees please enter the building through the main entrance doors.
Never stop . . . “Growing BRAVE!”
ASSESSSMENT LITERACY UPDATE
Released by: Office of Student Assessments
Indiana Department of Education
Our office is developing several short videos to share with parents about assessment systems and transitions to support assessment literacy. We are asking schools to please share these valuable resources.
NEW! How does ILEARN dig deeper into knowledge and skills?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGkv6IQ1gF4&feature=youtu.be&utm_content&utm_medium=email&utm_name&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term
4-H LEGO Robotics Camp
Submitted by: Heather VonDielingen
4-H Youth Development Educator
Click here for information about our 4-H LEGO Robotics Camp to be held June 3rd – 7th at the Jackson County Learning Center. The camp is geared towards youth currently enrolled in Grades 3-6. Click here for the registration forms for the camp.
The LEGO Camp is led by 4-H Volunteer Joe Fuehne, who is a professor of Engineering Technology at Purdue Polytechnic – Columbus.
If you have questions, please contact me!
Heather VonDielingen
4-H Youth Development Educator
County Extension Director
Jackson County Purdue Extension Office
County Courthouse
111 S. Main Street, Ste. 10
Brownstown, IN 47220
Phone: (812) 358-6101
Fax: (812) 358-5030
2019-2020 BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
CORPORATION CALENDAR
Click here to advance look at the BCCSC 2019-2020 school year calendar.
BCMS ATHLETIC UPDATES
Submitted by: Mr. Young, BCMS Athletic Director
BCMS Tourney Champions
7th Grade Boys Basketball Team
8th Grade Girls Basketball Team
Keep up-to-date with BCMS Athletics on Twitter: @btown_ms
Great job athletes! Keep working hard in the classroom & on the court!
“All the days that you wake up, you get one job, and that is to get better every single day”
- Derrick Rose
2019 ILEARN TEST COUNTER
This week: T-minus 37, 36, 35, 34
THIS WEEK’S BRAVE QUOTE:
“I had rather be criticized than the criticizer; the hated than the hater; the wronged than the wrong.”
THIS WEEK’S PROJECT WISDOM THEME:
“Role Models: Who’s Influencing Whom?”
Until next week,
Mr. McClure
Last Week
Mr. McClure's Weekly Blog
Week of: February 11 - 15
Week 26
“The Principal’s Post”
PLEASE NOTE - Snow Make-Up Day: Due to the inclement weather school cancellation on Wednesday, January 30th, school will be in session this coming Monday, February 18th!
Believe it or not, the end of Trimester 2 is this Friday, February 15th! Please be looking for Trimester 2 report cards to come home next Friday, February 22nd.
BCCSC SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of the school board of trustees is being hosted at BCMS in February. We would like to welcome the school board members of our community school corporation! The meeting will be held in the gymnasium this evening (Monday, February 11th), beginning at 7:30PM. The public is welcome, and invited, to attend.
BCCSC school board members include:
Mary Ann Spray – President
Gina Hackman – Vice President
Bradie Hall – Secretary
Mary Lou Burcham – Member
Dan Hall – Member
Clayton Beard – Member
Scott Shade - Member
BCMS COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING
The BCMS Community Council Members will be meeting the evening of Tuesday, February 26th, in the BCMS Conference Room beginning at 6:00PM to discuss our ongoing school improvement efforts.
We will be discussing and answering questions as they relate to the overall student results of the 2017-2018 assessments that are aligned to the Indiana College-and-Career Readiness Standards. We will have a goals and strategies discussion that outline our current 2018-2019 school improvement plan initiatives, and we will look at refining/amending those goals and strategies as we plan for 2019-2020.
BCMS parents and other members of the community are invited to join the council for this informative discussion. We would ask that all attendees please enter the building through the main entrance doors.
Never stop . . . “Growing BRAVE!”
WASHINGTON, D.C., SECOND TRIMESTER, & CRITERIA CHECKS!
There are 37 BCMS 8th grade students currently registered to attend the May 2019 Washington, D.C. class trip!!! These students are reminded of the trip criteria (academic, attendance, and behavior) that is required to remain eligible. Students can access the Washington, D.C. information page on this page (right column) for a complete list of the eligibility criteria. As the second trimester concludes this Friday, February 15th, the second student “criteria check” will occur the week of February 25th – March 1st. Any student failing to meet the requirement in any of the criteria categories will be removed from the trip registration list.
The final criteria check will occur at the end of the 10th level review period, Friday, April 12th.
JACKSON COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Submitted by: Ms. Ault, BCCSC Media Specialist
Congratulations to our Jackson County Spelling Bee contestants Cody Blackburn and Eli Reynolds. Cody finished in 4th place, and Eli won the County Spelling Bee.
Eli will be representing Jackson County in the Kentucky Derby Festival Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 16, in Louisville.
Great job, Cody and Eli!!
BCMS JANUARY BRAVE OF THE MONTH
On the evening of February 11th, at the regular school board meeting of school trustees, Brownstown Central Middle School recognized Claire Schepman as the January BRAVE BCMS Student of the Month.
BCMS promotes and reinforces the three character traits of Respect, Responsibility and Resourcefulness in our students. We focus on the development of these character traits, in addition to academic learning, to help establish a solid foundation upon which to build future success at BCHS and beyond. Each month we look to recognize a BCMS student who models the Three R’s of our school to his/her classmates through their example.
Claire’s teachers stated the following when selecting her for recognition: “The Sixth Grade teachers chose Claire Schepman as our Student of the Month for multiple reasons. Claire is attentive, conscientious, polite to adults as well as peers, and a hard worker. She takes on any challenge, often going above and beyond what is asked of her. She always has a positive attitude even when tackling a complex problem. Even though she is new to BCMS she has shown leadership during class discussions, labs and STEM activities as well as throughout the school and in her clubs. Claire is active in rodeo and uses the mentality of "if you fall off the horse, get right back on" in all her endeavors. Claire demonstrates the 3 R's daily and we are delighted she is now part of our 6th grade team.”
CONGRATULATIONS, CLAIRE!! . . . and THANK YOU!!
ISSMA DISTRICT SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST
Submitted by: Mr. Branaman, BCCSC Director of Bands
I would like to recognize the following BCMS band members for their participation in the ISSMA District Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday, February 4th, at Columbus East High School.
BMCS band members participated in seven events earning a total of eleven medals: 4 – Gold, 3 - Silver, and 4 - Bronze.
Those BCMS band students earning medals were:
Bryce Reaser
Jake Bohn
Abby Tovey
Jayden Disque
Andrew Roberts
Cash Zumhingst
Cody Blackburn
Those students earning multiple medals were:
Clayton Blackburn - 2
Ryan Branaman – 2
CONGRATULATIONS to our BCMS INTRUMENTALISTS!!
SERTOMA FREEDOM ESSAY CONTEST
BCMS is very pleased to announce that 6th grade student, Gracie Scott, has been selected as a winner of the SERTOMA FREEDOM ESSAY Contest.
Gracie and her family have been invited to attend the honor banquet to be recognized with all of the winners from Jackson County.
CONGRATULATIONS, GRACIE!!
2019 LEARN PRACTICE TESTING
In preparation for the 2019 ILEARN assessment, BCMS will be utilizing the state issued practice materials for instructional purposes in the coming weeks during our Enrichment Learning Club time.
The state has rescinded many of the constraints that teachers and students experience during the operational (actual) test. The online practice test may be used instructionally.
Teachers have the autonomy to work through the practice test items with students. Small groups, whole groups, turn and talks, and the projection of test practice items to stimulate in-class discussions regarding test items and standards may all be utilized. For example, as part of the teacher’s instruction you might see and hear: “Let’s take a look at this item. How do you know that is the correct answer?” Or, “Turn and talk to your neighbor about why you arrived at your answer. See if you agree.”
Because test items/practice testing cannot be assigned as homework, BCMS is allowing for more directed practice and review as part of our instructional schedule.
BCMS ATHLETIC UPDATES
Submitted by: Mr. Young, BCMS Athletic Director
Sporting Events
Friday, February 15
- Winter Sports Pow Wow
- 8 Boys defeated Orleans & East Washington
- 7 Boys defeated East Washington
- 6 Boys defeated Salem & Oolitic
- 7 and 8 Girls defeated Crothersville
Great job athletes! Keep working hard in the classroom & on the court!
“Practice like you have never won. Perform like you have never lost.”- Anonymous
2019 ILEARN TEST COUNTER
This week: T-minus 42, 41, 40, 39, 38
THIS WEEK’S BRAVE QUOTE:
"Continuous effort--not strength or intelligence--is the key
to unlocking our potential." -Sir Winston Churchill
THIS WEEK’S PROJECT WISDOM THEME:
“Responsible Citizenship: Helping Others”
Until next week,
Mr. McClure
Lunch Menu
Homework
Homework Assignments will be updated daily by 3:00 pm.
Trimester 3
Week 27: February 18 - February 22
Trimester 2
Week 13: November 5 - November 9
Week 14: November 12 - November 16
Week 15: November 19 - November 23 (Thanksgiving Week)
Week 16: November 26 - November 30
Week 17: December 3 - December 7
Week 18: December 10 - December 14
Week 19: December 17 - December 21
Week 20: January 2 - January 4
Week 21: January 7 - January 11
Week 22: January 14 - January 18
Week 23: January 21 - January 25
Week 24: January 28 - February 1
Week 25: February 4 - February 8
Week 26: February 11 - February 15
Trimester 1
Week 1: August 6 - August 10
Week 2: August 13 - August 17
Week 3: August 20 - August 24
Week 4: August 27 - August 31
Week 5: September 3 - September 7 (Labor Day)
Week 6: September 10 - September 14
Week 7: September 17 - September 21
Week 8: September 24 - September 28
Week 9: October 1 - October 5
Week 10: October 8 - October 12
Fall Break: October 15 - October 19
Week 11: October 22 - October 26
Week 12: October 29 - November 2
Trimester 2
Week 13: November 6 - November 10
Week 14: November 13 - November 17
Week 15: November 20 - November 21 (Thanksgiving Break)
Week 16: November 27 - December 1
Week 17: December 4 - December 8
Week 18: December 11 - December 15
Week 19: December 18 - December 19 (Christmas Break)
Week 20: January 3 - January 5
Week 21: January 8 - January 12
Week 22: January 15 - January 19
Week 23: January 22 - January 26
Week 24: January 29 - February 2
Week 25: February 5 - February 9
Week 26: February 12 - February 16
Week 27: February 19 - February 23
Trimester 3
Week 28: February 26 - March 2
Week 29: March 5 - March 9
Week 30: March 12 - March 16
Spring Break: March 19 - March 23
Week 31: March 26 - March 30
Week 32: April 2 - April 6
Week 33: April 9 - April 13
Week 34: April 16 - April 20
Week 35: April 23 - April 27
Week 36: April 30 - May 4
Week 37: May 7 - May 11
Week 38: May 14 - May 18
Week 39: May 21 - May 25
Trimester 3
Week 27: February 18 - February 22
Trimester 2
Week 13: November 5 - November 9
Week 14: November 12 - November 16
Week 15: November 19 - November 23 (Thanksgiving Week)
Week 16: November 26 - November 30
Week 17: December 3 - December 7
Week 18: December 10 - December 14
Week 19: December 17 - December 21
Week 20: January 2 - January 4
Week 21: January 7 - January 11
Week 22: January 14 - January 18
Week 23: January 21 - January 25
Week 24: January 28 - February 1
Week 25: February 4 - February 8
Week 26: February 11 - February 15
Trimester 1
Week 1: August 6 - August 10
Week 2: August 13 - August 17
Week 3: August 20 - August 24
Week 4: August 27 - August 31
Week 5: September 3 - September 7 (Labor Day)
Week 6: September 10 - September 14
Week 7: September 17 - September 21
Week 8: September 24 - September 28
Week 9: October 1 - October 5
Week 10: October 8 - October 12
Fall Break: October 15 - October 19
Week 11: October 22 - October 26
Week 12: October 29 - November 2
Trimester 2
Week 13: November 6 - November 10
Week 14: November 13 - November 17
Week 15: November 20 - November 21 (Thanksgiving Break)
Week 16: November 27 - December 1
Week 17: December 4 - December 8
Week 18: December 11 - December 15
Week 19: December 18 - December 19 (Christmas Break)
Week 20: January 3 - January 5
Week 21: January 8 - January 12
Week 22: January 15 - January 19
Week 23: January 22 - January 26
Week 24: January 29 - February 2
Week 25: February 5 - February 9
Week 26: February 12 - February 16
Week 27: February 19 - February 23
Trimester 3
Week 28: February 26 - March 2
Week 29: March 5 - March 9
Week 30: March 12 - March 16
Spring Break: March 19 - March 23
Week 31: March 26 - March 30
Week 32: April 2 - April 6
Week 33: April 9 - April 13
Week 34: April 16 - April 20
Week 35: April 23 - April 27
Week 36: April 30 - May 4
Week 37: May 7 - May 11
Week 38: May 14 - May 18
Week 39: May 21 - May 25
Fulfill Your Potential
To Fulfill Your Potential at BCMS, You Must:
- Behave in a manner appropriate for school
- Show respect for the people and property around you.
- Be in class every day with a positive attitude
- Come to class prepared with the appropriate materials
- Keep a folder, notebook, or binder for each class
- Update your agenda daily
- Complete daily assignments
- Participate in class discussions and activities
- Ask for extra help when needed.
- Study outside of school
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Mr. McClure's Weekly Blog
Week of: February 18 – 22
Week 27
“The Principal’s Post”
PLEASE NOTE - Snow Make-Up Day: Due to the inclement weather school cancellation on Wednesday, January 30th, school will be in session TODAY (Monday, February 18th)!
Today marks the beginning of Trimester 3 . . . Finishing Strong!
BCMS COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING
The BCMS Community Council Members will be meeting next Tuesday evening, February 26th, in the BCMS Conference Room beginning at 6:00PM to discuss our ongoing school improvement efforts.
We will be discussing and answering questions as they relate to the overall student results of the 2017-2018 assessments that are aligned to the Indiana College-and-Career Readiness Standards. We will have a goals and strategies discussion that outline our current 2018-2019 school improvement plan initiatives, and we will look at refining/amending those goals and strategies as we plan for 2019-2020.
BCMS parents and other members of the community are invited to join the council for this informative discussion. We would ask that all attendees please enter the building through the main entrance doors.
Never stop . . . “Growing BRAVE!”
ASSESSSMENT LITERACY UPDATE
Released by: Office of Student Assessments
Indiana Department of Education
Our office is developing several short videos to share with parents about assessment systems and transitions to support assessment literacy. We are asking schools to please share these valuable resources.
NEW! How does ILEARN dig deeper into knowledge and skills?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGkv6IQ1gF4&feature=youtu.be&utm_content&utm_medium=email&utm_name&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term
4-H LEGO Robotics Camp
Submitted by: Heather VonDielingen
4-H Youth Development Educator
Click here for information about our 4-H LEGO Robotics Camp to be held June 3rd – 7th at the Jackson County Learning Center. The camp is geared towards youth currently enrolled in Grades 3-6. Click here for the registration forms for the camp.
The LEGO Camp is led by 4-H Volunteer Joe Fuehne, who is a professor of Engineering Technology at Purdue Polytechnic – Columbus.
If you have questions, please contact me!
Heather VonDielingen
4-H Youth Development Educator
County Extension Director
Jackson County Purdue Extension Office
County Courthouse
111 S. Main Street, Ste. 10
Brownstown, IN 47220
Phone: (812) 358-6101
Fax: (812) 358-5030
2019-2020 BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
CORPORATION CALENDAR
Click here to advance look at the BCCSC 2019-2020 school year calendar.
BCMS ATHLETIC UPDATES
Submitted by: Mr. Young, BCMS Athletic Director
BCMS Tourney Champions
7th Grade Boys Basketball Team
8th Grade Girls Basketball Team
Keep up-to-date with BCMS Athletics on Twitter: @btown_ms
Great job athletes! Keep working hard in the classroom & on the court!
“All the days that you wake up, you get one job, and that is to get better every single day”
- Derrick Rose
2019 ILEARN TEST COUNTER
This week: T-minus 37, 36, 35, 34
THIS WEEK’S BRAVE QUOTE:
“I had rather be criticized than the criticizer; the hated than the hater; the wronged than the wrong.”
THIS WEEK’S PROJECT WISDOM THEME:
“Role Models: Who’s Influencing Whom?”
Until next week,
Mr. McClure -
Mr. McClure's Weekly Blog
Week of: February 11 - 15
Week 26
“The Principal’s Post”
PLEASE NOTE - Snow Make-Up Day: Due to the inclement weather school cancellation on Wednesday, January 30th, school will be in session this coming Monday, February 18th!
Believe it or not, the end of Trimester 2 is this Friday, February 15th! Please be looking for Trimester 2 report cards to come home next Friday, February 22nd.
BCCSC SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of the school board of trustees is being hosted at BCMS in February. We would like to welcome the school board members of our community school corporation! The meeting will be held in the gymnasium this evening (Monday, February 11th), beginning at 7:30PM. The public is welcome, and invited, to attend.
BCCSC school board members include:
Mary Ann Spray – President
Gina Hackman – Vice President
Bradie Hall – Secretary
Mary Lou Burcham – Member
Dan Hall – Member
Clayton Beard – Member
Scott Shade - Member
BCMS COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING
The BCMS Community Council Members will be meeting the evening of Tuesday, February 26th, in the BCMS Conference Room beginning at 6:00PM to discuss our ongoing school improvement efforts.
We will be discussing and answering questions as they relate to the overall student results of the 2017-2018 assessments that are aligned to the Indiana College-and-Career Readiness Standards. We will have a goals and strategies discussion that outline our current 2018-2019 school improvement plan initiatives, and we will look at refining/amending those goals and strategies as we plan for 2019-2020.
BCMS parents and other members of the community are invited to join the council for this informative discussion. We would ask that all attendees please enter the building through the main entrance doors.
Never stop . . . “Growing BRAVE!”
WASHINGTON, D.C., SECOND TRIMESTER, & CRITERIA CHECKS!
There are 37 BCMS 8th grade students currently registered to attend the May 2019 Washington, D.C. class trip!!! These students are reminded of the trip criteria (academic, attendance, and behavior) that is required to remain eligible. Students can access the Washington, D.C. information page on this page (right column) for a complete list of the eligibility criteria. As the second trimester concludes this Friday, February 15th, the second student “criteria check” will occur the week of February 25th – March 1st. Any student failing to meet the requirement in any of the criteria categories will be removed from the trip registration list.
The final criteria check will occur at the end of the 10th level review period, Friday, April 12th.
JACKSON COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Submitted by: Ms. Ault, BCCSC Media Specialist
Congratulations to our Jackson County Spelling Bee contestants Cody Blackburn and Eli Reynolds. Cody finished in 4th place, and Eli won the County Spelling Bee.
Eli will be representing Jackson County in the Kentucky Derby Festival Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 16, in Louisville.
Great job, Cody and Eli!!
BCMS JANUARY BRAVE OF THE MONTH
On the evening of February 11th, at the regular school board meeting of school trustees, Brownstown Central Middle School recognized Claire Schepman as the January BRAVE BCMS Student of the Month.
BCMS promotes and reinforces the three character traits of Respect, Responsibility and Resourcefulness in our students. We focus on the development of these character traits, in addition to academic learning, to help establish a solid foundation upon which to build future success at BCHS and beyond. Each month we look to recognize a BCMS student who models the Three R’s of our school to his/her classmates through their example.
Claire’s teachers stated the following when selecting her for recognition: “The Sixth Grade teachers chose Claire Schepman as our Student of the Month for multiple reasons. Claire is attentive, conscientious, polite to adults as well as peers, and a hard worker. She takes on any challenge, often going above and beyond what is asked of her. She always has a positive attitude even when tackling a complex problem. Even though she is new to BCMS she has shown leadership during class discussions, labs and STEM activities as well as throughout the school and in her clubs. Claire is active in rodeo and uses the mentality of "if you fall off the horse, get right back on" in all her endeavors. Claire demonstrates the 3 R's daily and we are delighted she is now part of our 6th grade team.”
CONGRATULATIONS, CLAIRE!! . . . and THANK YOU!!
ISSMA DISTRICT SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST
Submitted by: Mr. Branaman, BCCSC Director of Bands
I would like to recognize the following BCMS band members for their participation in the ISSMA District Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday, February 4th, at Columbus East High School.
BMCS band members participated in seven events earning a total of eleven medals: 4 – Gold, 3 - Silver, and 4 - Bronze.
Those BCMS band students earning medals were:
Bryce Reaser
Jake Bohn
Abby Tovey
Jayden Disque
Andrew Roberts
Cash Zumhingst
Cody Blackburn
Those students earning multiple medals were:
Clayton Blackburn - 2
Ryan Branaman – 2
CONGRATULATIONS to our BCMS INTRUMENTALISTS!!
SERTOMA FREEDOM ESSAY CONTEST
BCMS is very pleased to announce that 6th grade student, Gracie Scott, has been selected as a winner of the SERTOMA FREEDOM ESSAY Contest.
Gracie and her family have been invited to attend the honor banquet to be recognized with all of the winners from Jackson County.
CONGRATULATIONS, GRACIE!!
2019 LEARN PRACTICE TESTING
In preparation for the 2019 ILEARN assessment, BCMS will be utilizing the state issued practice materials for instructional purposes in the coming weeks during our Enrichment Learning Club time.
The state has rescinded many of the constraints that teachers and students experience during the operational (actual) test. The online practice test may be used instructionally.
Teachers have the autonomy to work through the practice test items with students. Small groups, whole groups, turn and talks, and the projection of test practice items to stimulate in-class discussions regarding test items and standards may all be utilized. For example, as part of the teacher’s instruction you might see and hear: “Let’s take a look at this item. How do you know that is the correct answer?” Or, “Turn and talk to your neighbor about why you arrived at your answer. See if you agree.”
Because test items/practice testing cannot be assigned as homework, BCMS is allowing for more directed practice and review as part of our instructional schedule.
BCMS ATHLETIC UPDATES
Submitted by: Mr. Young, BCMS Athletic Director
Sporting Events
Friday, February 15
- Winter Sports Pow Wow
- 8 Boys defeated Orleans & East Washington
- 7 Boys defeated East Washington
- 6 Boys defeated Salem & Oolitic
- 7 and 8 Girls defeated Crothersville
Great job athletes! Keep working hard in the classroom & on the court!
“Practice like you have never won. Perform like you have never lost.”- Anonymous
2019 ILEARN TEST COUNTER
This week: T-minus 42, 41, 40, 39, 38
THIS WEEK’S BRAVE QUOTE:
"Continuous effort--not strength or intelligence--is the key
to unlocking our potential." -Sir Winston Churchill
THIS WEEK’S PROJECT WISDOM THEME:
“Responsible Citizenship: Helping Others”
Until next week,
Mr. McClure -
Homework Assignments will be updated daily by 3:00 pm.
Trimester 3
Week 27: February 18 - February 22
Trimester 2
Week 13: November 5 - November 9
Week 14: November 12 - November 16
Week 15: November 19 - November 23 (Thanksgiving Week)
Week 16: November 26 - November 30
Week 17: December 3 - December 7
Week 18: December 10 - December 14
Week 19: December 17 - December 21
Week 20: January 2 - January 4
Week 21: January 7 - January 11
Week 22: January 14 - January 18
Week 23: January 21 - January 25
Week 24: January 28 - February 1
Week 25: February 4 - February 8
Week 26: February 11 - February 15
Trimester 1
Week 1: August 6 - August 10
Week 2: August 13 - August 17
Week 3: August 20 - August 24
Week 4: August 27 - August 31
Week 5: September 3 - September 7 (Labor Day)
Week 6: September 10 - September 14
Week 7: September 17 - September 21
Week 8: September 24 - September 28
Week 9: October 1 - October 5
Week 10: October 8 - October 12
Fall Break: October 15 - October 19
Week 11: October 22 - October 26
Week 12: October 29 - November 2
Trimester 2
Week 13: November 6 - November 10
Week 14: November 13 - November 17
Week 15: November 20 - November 21 (Thanksgiving Break)
Week 16: November 27 - December 1
Week 17: December 4 - December 8
Week 18: December 11 - December 15
Week 19: December 18 - December 19 (Christmas Break)
Week 20: January 3 - January 5
Week 21: January 8 - January 12
Week 22: January 15 - January 19
Week 23: January 22 - January 26
Week 24: January 29 - February 2
Week 25: February 5 - February 9
Week 26: February 12 - February 16
Week 27: February 19 - February 23
Trimester 3
Week 28: February 26 - March 2
Week 29: March 5 - March 9
Week 30: March 12 - March 16
Spring Break: March 19 - March 23
Week 31: March 26 - March 30
Week 32: April 2 - April 6
Week 33: April 9 - April 13
Week 34: April 16 - April 20
Week 35: April 23 - April 27
Week 36: April 30 - May 4
Week 37: May 7 - May 11
Week 38: May 14 - May 18
Week 39: May 21 - May 25 -
To Fulfill Your Potential at BCMS, You Must:
- Behave in a manner appropriate for school
- Show respect for the people and property around you.
- Be in class every day with a positive attitude
- Come to class prepared with the appropriate materials
- Keep a folder, notebook, or binder for each class
- Update your agenda daily
- Complete daily assignments
- Participate in class discussions and activities
- Ask for extra help when needed.
- Study outside of school