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Mr. McClure's SUMMER 2022 Blog
“The Principal’s Post”

ANNOUNCEMENT DATE - Tuesday, May 31st

Don't forget to make sure your student is up to date on their immunizations BEFORE school starts!  Incoming 6th graders need to make sure they have their 2nd Meningococcal and Tdap BEFORE starting school in August.  Make an appointment with your family doctor or the health department as soon as possible to avoid a delay!

2022-2023 Supply lists: 6th Grade * 7th Grade * 8th Grade
Summer Reading information: BCMS * BCHS

BCMS 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.  As part of our established yearly Honor Day award traditions, 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 2028

Respect – Jayzlynn Noblitt
Responsibility – Madison Darlage
Resourcefulness – Izabella Gomez

Grade 7 – Class of 2027

Respect – Dimetra Garner
Responsibility – Ella Nerht
Resourcefulness – Brenton Penrose

Grade 8 – Class of 2026

Respect – Gage Mull
Responsibility – Madison Bennett
Resourcefulness – Hailey Bair

For the first time this year, BCMS initiated a TRIBE TEAM competition.  It was our own “race to the top” as students competed as part of an intra-school team to earn BRAVE BUCKS for themselves and points for their team.  We would like to congratulate the Wolves TRIBE TEAM for winning the TRIBE TEAM competition this inaugural year.  As a team, the Wolves earned a combined 14,893 BRAVE BUCKS.

Wolves TRIBE TEAM

The other TRIBE TEAMS did very well in their own right!

Polar Bears - 14,872
Unicorns - 13,716
Cobras - 12,855
Flamingos - 12,246

We would also like to congratulate and recognize the top five BRAVE BUCK earners in each grade.  Those students were:

Grade 6 – Class of 2028

Naomi McKain
Roman Cherry
Loralie West
Haley Moffett
Madison Darlage

Grade 7 – Class of 2027

Lauren King
Ada Lanier
Paige Thompson
Brenton Penrose
Ethan Wheeles    

Grade 8 – Class of 2026

Eli Waskom
Finley Wheeler
Madison Bennett
Hailey Bair
Alli Robertson

Lastly, to those students earning regular and high honor roll status for Trimester 3.  Good work! . . . and Congratulations!

Click here for the Trimester 3 Grade 6 regular and high honor roll lists.
Click here for the Trimester 3 Grade 7 regular and high honor roll lists.
Click here for the Trimester 3 Grade 8 regular and high honor roll lists.

TRIMESTER THREE REPORT CARDS

Year-end report cards were sent home with students last Friday, May 27th.  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 2022 ILEARN test score results.

CHROMEBOOKS & SUMMER 2022

This summer, BCCSC students in grades 1-11 will keep their school-issued Chromebooks. 

The following documents explain how learning can continue over the summer, use time and content filters, what to do if a Chromebook is damaged, lost, or stolen, or if a student moves out of the district.

• Summer 2022 Chromebook Information
• Summer 2022 Chromebook Information FAQ

Mr. Will Hubbard
Director of Technology
Brownstown Central Community School Corporation

MAY 2023 . . . THE CLASS OF 2027 . . . AND WASHINGTON, D.C.!!!

BCMS is very excited to announce that for a seventh year we have entered into partnership with Seymour Middle School to offer next year’s 8th grade students their own opportunity at Washington, D.C.!

What started with the Class of 2021 will continue next year with the Class of 2027.  They will be given the opportunity to travel to our nation’s capital for this unique learning adventure.

Interested incoming 8th grade students and parents can mark their calendars now with the dates of next year’s BCMS/SMS Washington, D.C. trip: 

May 17 – May 21, 2023!!

Additional information about pricing and trip “criteria” as it relates to student attendance, academics, and behavior went home with 7th grade students during the week of May 16th.  Click here to view a copy of that informational letter.

Also, a Washington, D.C. web page link can be found to the right of this web page, as well as on Mr. McClure’s web page, for information and updates throughout the 2022-2023 school year as they relate to the 2023 trip.

 Thank you SMS, thank you Mr. Taylor, and thank you to the Brownstown Central Community School Corporation school board of trustees, for again granting permission for this very special collaboration!

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, August 1st – BCMS Open House Day #1 (10AM-6PM)

Tuesday, August 2nd – BCMS Open House Day #2 (10AM-6PM)

Wednesday, August 3rd – BCMS Open House Day #3 (10AM-6PM)

Friday, August 5th – FIRST STUDENT DAY for school year 2022-2023!

Mark your calendar!

And, please expect to receive our back-to-school summer mailing the week of July 18th!

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

Click here for Grade 6
Click here for Grade 7
Click here for Grade 8

 Enjoy your summer!

2022-2023 ROCK’N READY SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Please click here to learn more!  Registration deadline:  Friday, July 1st!

SCHNECK OFFERS HEALTH DISCOVERY PROGRAM

Interested in a career in healthcare?  Attend Schneck Medical Center's Free Health Discovery Program June 21-22 from 10:00 - 3:00. Featuring a variety of speakers and tours, attendees will learn about a variety of healthcare careers including: nursing, pediatrics and medical assisting, dietetics, surgical services, imaging, rehab services, and much more! Go to schneckmed.org/events and filter by Health Career Discovery Program to register. 

SCHNECK FOUNDATION OFFERS SAFE SITTER COURSE

Today’s babysitters need to know more than just the basics about keeping kids safe. Fortunately, Schneck Foundation is offering Safe Sitter at no cost to participants. Safe Sitter provides young adults an up-to-date and well-rounded youth development program with a medical basis taught by specially trained team members from Schneck Medical Center.

For boys and girls entering grades 6 through 8, this one-day class teaches babysitters the life and safety skills they need, and equips them with the tools to handle emergencies when caring for younger children.

Safe Sitter is being offered from 8 am to 4 pm at the following locations:

• Seymour, Schneck Professional Building, Classroom 500: June 3, 4, 10, 17, 18, and 24

Go to https://www.schneckmed.org/events to register. 

JACKSON COUNTY 4-H 2022 SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Jackson County 4-H is hosting several learning experiences this summer, open to youth in various grades.  Click on each of the links below to find more information.

Local Foods/Farm to Table Spark Club: Grades 3-12
Space Spark Club: Grades 3-8
Local Government Spark Club: Grades 6-12
Fun With Nature Day Camp  

Heather VonDielingen
County Extension Director, 4-H Youth Educator
Purdue Extension Jackson County

SALVATION ARMY HIDDEN FALLS CAMP 2022 SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES

The Salvation Army has asked that Jackson County United Way share the attached information for Hidden Falls Camp 2022.

Click here for information and possible summer camp scholarships for attendees.

Please direct all questions to Kendall Lambring at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 812-522-8718.

Thank you!

Maci Baurle
Executive Director
Jackson County United Way

Teachers will update Homework Assignments daily by 3:00 pm.

• Week of February 21 - February 25
• Week of February 28 - March 4
• Week of March 7 - March 11
• Week of March 14 - March 18
• Week of March 21 - March 25 (Spring Break)
• Week of March 28 - April 1
• Week of April 4 - April 8
• Week of April 11 - April 15
• Week of April 18 - April 22
• Week of April 25 - April 29
• Week of May 2 - May 6
• Week of May 9 - May 13
• Week of May 16 - May 20
• Week of May 23 - May 27 (Last Week - Special Activities)

• Week of November 8 - November 12
• Week of November 15 - November 19
• Week of November 22 - November 23 (Thanksgiving)
• Week of November 29 - December 3
• Week of December 6 - December 10
• Week of December 13 - December 17
• Week of January 3 - January 7 (no school for students on Monday, January 3)
• Week of January 10 - January 14
• Week of January 17 - January 21
• Week of January 24 - January 28
• Week of January 31 - February 4
• Week of February 7 - February 11
• Week of February 14 - February 18

• Week of August 9 - 13
• Week of August 16 - 20
• Week of August 23 -27
• Week of August 30 - September 3
• Week of September 6 - 10 (Labor Day)
• Week of September 13 - 17
• Week of September 20 - September 24 (Early Dismissal Day on Friday)
• Week of September 27 - October 1
• Week of October 4 - October 8
• Week of October 11 - October 15 (Fall Break)
• Week of October 18 - October 22
• Week of October 25 - October 29
• Week of November 1 - November 5

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