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ANNOUNCEMENT DATE - Monday, May 30th 


SUMMER 2023 BLOG POST

STUDENT AWARDS
The end of school is always an exciting and “rewarding” time as we pause to recognize students for their academic achievements throughout the year.  We gathered to celebrate our achievements during our grade level award convocations last week.

We would first like to congratulate those BCMS students earning regular and high honor roll for the third trimester.  Good work! . . . and, Congratulations!

Please click here for Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

As part of our yearly Honor Day awards, we award our “BCMS Three ‘R’ Awards.”  Brownstown Central Middle School promotes the daily practice of our three core principles:  Respect, Responsibility and Resourcefulness.  As these are the founding principles upon which student achievement and life success is built, we recognize three students each year from each of our grade level teams that have best demonstrated and modeled these qualities this school year. 

As the “Three R Awards” are the top middle school awards given, I would like to recognize and thank these students for their efforts, example and leadership this year.

Grade 6 – Class of 2029
Respect – Nolan Nehrt
Responsibility – Emily Bair
Resourcefulness – Hanna Lemert

Grade 7 – Class of 2028
Respect – Bryce Garland
Responsibility – Loralie West
Resourcefulness – Haley Shuerman

Grade 8 – Class of 2027
Respect – Eulah Beavers
Responsibility – Avery Wilson
Resourcefulness – Emma Rascoe

The BCMS TRIBE TEAM competition is our own “race to the top” as students compete as part of an intra-school team to earn BRAVE BUCKS for themselves and points for their team.  We would like to congratulate the Captain America TRIBE TEAM for winning the TRIBE TEAM competition this year.  As a team, the Captain Americas earned a combined total of 17,205 BRAVE BUCK points!

The other TRIBE TEAMS did very well in their own right!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – 16,833
Aquamen – 15,378
Spidermen – 14,444
Captain Underpants - 12,990

The total number of Brave Bucks earned school-wide for 2022-2023:  76,850
The total number of Brave Bucks earned school-wide last year (2021-2022):  68,583

We would also like to congratulate and recognize the top five BRAVE BUCK earners in each grade.  Those students were:
Grade 6 – Class of 2029
Alice Nowland
Jhett Jackson
Christian Nolan
Kaia Easterday
Nolan Nehrt

Grade 7 – Class of 2028
Bode Mull
Jessica Pitts
Loralie West
Haley Schuerman
Bryce Garland

Grade 8 – Class of 2027
Kaylee Steward
Hayden Hall
Emma Rascoe
Avery Wilson
Mattie Nowland


TRIMESTER THREE REPORT CARDS
Year-end report cards were sent home with students last Friday, May 26th.  Parents who did not receive a copy of their student’s report card can request a copy by contacting the school. 

Students also received their 2023 ILEARN ELA and mathematics test score results.  (NOTE:  Due to the delay in the release of Grade 7 ILEARN ELA results, current grade 7 students will receive their ELA results in the BCMS back-to-school summer mailing the week of July 17th.)


IMPORTANT DATES
As we look forward to the long days of summer, we wanted to leave you with some important back-to-school dates: 
Monday, July 31st – BCMS Open House Day #1 (10AM-6PM)
Tuesday, August 1st – BCMS Open House Day #2 (10AM-6PM)
Wednesday, August 2nd – BCMS Open House Day #3 (10AM-6PM)
Thursday, August 3rd – BCMS Closed for Teacher Training and Preparation
Friday, August 4th – FIRST STUDENT DAY for school year 2023-2024!

Mark your calendar!

And, please expect to receive our back-to-school summer mailing the week of July 17th!

Oh . . . and if you wanted to get a “jump” on those grade level supply list items . . .

Click here for Grade 6

Click here for Grade 7

Click here for Grade 8

Enjoy your summer!


HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT
The Schneck Foundation, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Seymour, is hosting an event titled: Hidden in Plain Sight. Hidden in Plain Sight is an opportunity for parents, teachers and others who work with adolescents to experience and explore the environment of a teenager and learn to spot signs of possible substance use and risky behavior. 

Click here to view the flier for the event. 

Registration is required as seating is limited.  Use this link to register: https://www.schneckmed.org/events

Lydia Benter, MHA
Foundation Coordinator
Schneck Foundation | Schneck Medical Center


SUMMER 2023 HEALTHY JACKSON COUNTY PARK HOP
Healthy Jackson County has come up with a fun summer activity for individuals or families.  Click here to view the 2023 Jackson County Park Hop flier.  Prizes are possible!!!

Submitted by:
Heather Hiten, RN, BSN
Director of Student Health Services
Brownstown Central Community School Corporation


ROCK’N READY SCHOOL SUPPLY PROGRAM

Please click here to view a flier for Rock’n Ready 2023-2024!


WOMEN IN ENGINEERING PROGRAM
As the school year comes to a close, the Women in Engineering Program at Purdue University is offering an exciting and FREE engineering event geared toward girls who have completed 6th, 7th or 8th grade by July 2023.

Event: ENGINEERING FYI:  For Your Imagination!
Date:   Saturday, July 22, 2023
Time:   9:00 am – 3:30 pm

This program offers hands-on, STEM insight with fun programming!  Click here to learn more and for registration information.

1. Behave in a manner appropriate for school
2. Show respect for the people and property around you.
3. Be in class every day with a positive attitude
4. Come to class prepared with the appropriate materials
5. Keep a folder, notebook, or binder for each class
6. Update your agenda daily
7. Complete daily assignments
8. Participate in class discussions and activities
9. Ask for extra help when needed.
10. Study outside of school