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Mr. McClure's Weekly Blog
Week of: April 23 - 27
Week 35
“The Principal’s Post”
ISTEP+ 2018 . . . CONTINUING PART 2 . . . ONLINE MULTIPLE CHOICE
Continuing this week, BCMS students will move closer to completing the final series of ISTEP+ tests for this spring.
To take advantage of the expanded testing window that the state allows BCMS will continue in its “custom” schedule format this week.
Because the ISTEP+ testing sessions often run beyond the time allotted for a typical class period, “testing” periods on designated days will run longer. The students will follow the order of their regular class schedule, but they may not meet with every class every day during the days of the testing window.
For all BCMS students, the testing sequence for this week is:
Testing Session 3: ELA (Section 1)
Testing Session 4: ELA (Section 2)
Testing Session 5: ELA (Section 3)
I would like to again stress the importance of student attendance during the days of their ISTEP+ testing. Having your child present is critical. If possible it is most helpful if doctor’s appointments, or other commitments that would require your child to miss school on a testing day this week, be rescheduled for another time. Indiana has very strict guidelines regarding student attendance, test taking and scoring. An absence from any one test would result in a “Not Pass” designation for that student.
Please assist us by again taking the opportunity to speak with your child this week about his/her ISTEP exam. By mentioning the test, you are reinforcing its importance. THANK YOU!
TENTH LEVEL REVIEW REWARD ACTIVITY
Those students earning “on-level” status for the tenth level review period (March 26th – April 13th) enjoyed treats and/or recreation time as grade levels last Thursday afternoon, April 19th.
And, here are the number of BCMS students that participated in the tenth on-level reward activity:
Grade 6: 91 “on-level” / 131 6th graders enrolled = 70%
Grade 7: 74 “on-level” / 102 7th graders enrolled = 73%
Grade 8: 98 “on-level”/ 131 8th graders enrolled = 75%
All grades: 263“on-level” / 364 BCMS students = 72%
After each level review, we look at where we are, in comparison to where we’ve been, to help us determine where we are going.
We would invite you to click on any one of the following On-Level History reports that might interest you.
2017-2018 All Current Grades On-Level History Report
Entire School On-Level History Report (2014-2015 thru 2017-2018)
Grade 6 On-Level History Report (Class of 2021 – Class of 2024)
Grade 7 On-Level History Report (Class of 2020 – Class of 2023)
Grade 8 On-Level History Report (Class of 2019 – Class of 2022)
We will continue to track our on-level percentages as classes and as a school each level review period.
To have 100% of our student body to earn “on level” status remains our goal. To achieve that goal would put us closer to our aim: for all BCMS students to develop those necessary study habits which will enable our students to be successful at BCHS and allow them to reach their fullest academic potential.
And, we challenge the students to always be cognizant of their level status. As we start “Week 34” of the school year, we are already starting “week 2” in the tenth level review period.
DAILY HABITS . . . DAILY RESULTS!
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY
Some of the most valuable individuals on staff are those professionals that work in a support capacity attending to the day-to-day administrative tasks that allow the teachers to focus on teaching and the students to focus on learning. Working often “behind the scenes,” the missing contributions of these individuals would be instantly felt in their absence.
Ever need to get a message to a student? Ever needed your child’s lunch account updated? How about the daily announcements to keep everyone “on the same page?” Book rental, ordering of supplies, paying of athletic officials . . . and the list of “other duties as assigned by the principal” could go on for pages.
BCMS would simply like to say “thank you” to our three Administrative Professionals: Mrs. Kim Schneider, Mrs. Tara Black, & Mrs. Brenda Bean, for all that they do to keep us operating smoothly on a day-to-day basis.
Ladies, thank you for all that you do that enables us to do what we do! Happy Administrative Professionals Day on Wednesday!!
WARMER WEATHER AND STUDENT APPEARANCE
As the weather begins to warm . . . AND IT HAS TO AT SOME POINT THIS SPRING!!! ☺ . . . more and more students will be, quite naturally, choosing to wear spring/summer clothing to school . . . most notably shorts and tee shirts.
Students are reminded of the expectations regarding the length of shorts. “Mid-thigh in length,” as defined by our school dress code policy, requires that the length of student shorts extend at or below the mid-thigh . . . preferably to the top of the knee. The typical “runner’s shorts” do not generally meet this standard.
When students arrived to the middle school last August, they were . . . in many cases . . . “shorter.” ☺ They have grown. The mid-thigh length shorts that fit in August may not be mid-thigh length now. We want to avoid any confusion regarding shorts that may have been dress code compliant in August, but because of the physical changes of the student may not be dress code compliant in April. Please be mindful of this as students will be directed to change and/or call home to procure a change of attire before being allowed to attend class.
As the days begin to warm, and as students start to pull out their spring/summer apparel from last fall, please assist us in reinforcing with them that shorts are to be mid-thigh or longer to be appropriate for school.
Thank you!
BCMS ATHLETICS
Submitted by: Mr. Young BCMS Athletic Director
Sporting events this week:
Monday, April 23
Great job athletes! Keep working hard in the classroom & on the court or field!
“Just Play. Have fun. Enjoy the game”- Michael Jordan
THIS WEEK’S BRAVE QUOTE:
“Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” -Jose Addison
THIS WEEK’S PROJECT WISDOM THEME:
“Success: How to be a Winner”
Until next week,
Mr. McClure
Week of: April 23 - 27
Week 35
“The Principal’s Post”
ISTEP+ 2018 . . . CONTINUING PART 2 . . . ONLINE MULTIPLE CHOICE
Continuing this week, BCMS students will move closer to completing the final series of ISTEP+ tests for this spring.
To take advantage of the expanded testing window that the state allows BCMS will continue in its “custom” schedule format this week.
Because the ISTEP+ testing sessions often run beyond the time allotted for a typical class period, “testing” periods on designated days will run longer. The students will follow the order of their regular class schedule, but they may not meet with every class every day during the days of the testing window.
For all BCMS students, the testing sequence for this week is:
Testing Session 3: ELA (Section 1)
Testing Session 4: ELA (Section 2)
Testing Session 5: ELA (Section 3)
I would like to again stress the importance of student attendance during the days of their ISTEP+ testing. Having your child present is critical. If possible it is most helpful if doctor’s appointments, or other commitments that would require your child to miss school on a testing day this week, be rescheduled for another time. Indiana has very strict guidelines regarding student attendance, test taking and scoring. An absence from any one test would result in a “Not Pass” designation for that student.
Please assist us by again taking the opportunity to speak with your child this week about his/her ISTEP exam. By mentioning the test, you are reinforcing its importance. THANK YOU!
TENTH LEVEL REVIEW REWARD ACTIVITY
Those students earning “on-level” status for the tenth level review period (March 26th – April 13th) enjoyed treats and/or recreation time as grade levels last Thursday afternoon, April 19th.
And, here are the number of BCMS students that participated in the tenth on-level reward activity:
Grade 6: 91 “on-level” / 131 6th graders enrolled = 70%
Grade 7: 74 “on-level” / 102 7th graders enrolled = 73%
Grade 8: 98 “on-level”/ 131 8th graders enrolled = 75%
All grades: 263“on-level” / 364 BCMS students = 72%
After each level review, we look at where we are, in comparison to where we’ve been, to help us determine where we are going.
We would invite you to click on any one of the following On-Level History reports that might interest you.
2017-2018 All Current Grades On-Level History Report
Entire School On-Level History Report (2014-2015 thru 2017-2018)
Grade 6 On-Level History Report (Class of 2021 – Class of 2024)
Grade 7 On-Level History Report (Class of 2020 – Class of 2023)
Grade 8 On-Level History Report (Class of 2019 – Class of 2022)
We will continue to track our on-level percentages as classes and as a school each level review period.
To have 100% of our student body to earn “on level” status remains our goal. To achieve that goal would put us closer to our aim: for all BCMS students to develop those necessary study habits which will enable our students to be successful at BCHS and allow them to reach their fullest academic potential.
And, we challenge the students to always be cognizant of their level status. As we start “Week 34” of the school year, we are already starting “week 2” in the tenth level review period.
DAILY HABITS . . . DAILY RESULTS!
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY
Some of the most valuable individuals on staff are those professionals that work in a support capacity attending to the day-to-day administrative tasks that allow the teachers to focus on teaching and the students to focus on learning. Working often “behind the scenes,” the missing contributions of these individuals would be instantly felt in their absence.
Ever need to get a message to a student? Ever needed your child’s lunch account updated? How about the daily announcements to keep everyone “on the same page?” Book rental, ordering of supplies, paying of athletic officials . . . and the list of “other duties as assigned by the principal” could go on for pages.
BCMS would simply like to say “thank you” to our three Administrative Professionals: Mrs. Kim Schneider, Mrs. Tara Black, & Mrs. Brenda Bean, for all that they do to keep us operating smoothly on a day-to-day basis.
Ladies, thank you for all that you do that enables us to do what we do! Happy Administrative Professionals Day on Wednesday!!
WARMER WEATHER AND STUDENT APPEARANCE
As the weather begins to warm . . . AND IT HAS TO AT SOME POINT THIS SPRING!!! ☺ . . . more and more students will be, quite naturally, choosing to wear spring/summer clothing to school . . . most notably shorts and tee shirts.
Students are reminded of the expectations regarding the length of shorts. “Mid-thigh in length,” as defined by our school dress code policy, requires that the length of student shorts extend at or below the mid-thigh . . . preferably to the top of the knee. The typical “runner’s shorts” do not generally meet this standard.
When students arrived to the middle school last August, they were . . . in many cases . . . “shorter.” ☺ They have grown. The mid-thigh length shorts that fit in August may not be mid-thigh length now. We want to avoid any confusion regarding shorts that may have been dress code compliant in August, but because of the physical changes of the student may not be dress code compliant in April. Please be mindful of this as students will be directed to change and/or call home to procure a change of attire before being allowed to attend class.
As the days begin to warm, and as students start to pull out their spring/summer apparel from last fall, please assist us in reinforcing with them that shorts are to be mid-thigh or longer to be appropriate for school.
Thank you!
BCMS ATHLETICS
Submitted by: Mr. Young BCMS Athletic Director
Sporting events this week:
Monday, April 23
- Coed Golf vs Austin/Scottsburg- HOME
- Boys and Girls Track and Field vs Oolitic-BNL
- Girls Tennis vs Scottsburg- AWAY
- Girls Tennis vs Austin-HOME
- Boys and Girls Track and Field vs Scottsburg/Highland Hills @ Scottsburg
- Coed Golf vs Seymour- HOME
- Girls Tennis vs Bedford-HOME
- Coed Golf- BNL Invite- AWAY
- Girls Tennis- MSC Tourney- Silver Creek
Great job athletes! Keep working hard in the classroom & on the court or field!
“Just Play. Have fun. Enjoy the game”- Michael Jordan
THIS WEEK’S BRAVE QUOTE:
“Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” -Jose Addison
THIS WEEK’S PROJECT WISDOM THEME:
“Success: How to be a Winner”
Until next week,
Mr. McClure