Saturday, January 31, 2015

What's going on at BMS in February?

February:
February 2nd      Basketball Game - LMS@BMS 3-5pm
February 4th       Basketball Game -BMS@MRM 3-5pm
February 5th            NAEP Testing 8th Grade
                                 PTO Meeting 4pm
February 6th            Job Shadowing Day
                                 ROSES Father/Daughter Dance 6-8pm
February 9th   Basketball Game - BMS@KMMS 3-5pm
February 10th  8th Gr. District Choral Festival 8-1pm
February 11th          Interim Reports
February 12th          Early Dismissal 10:45am
                                         Honor Roll Parade 8-9am
February 13th          No School - Student Holiday
February 16th          No School - President's Day
February 18th     AVID Field Study to Westwood High
February 20th-27th  Book Fair  
February 27th          Donuts with Dad 7-8am 
February 28th          ROSES 9-12pm

Father/Daughter Dance

Friday, February 6th
6:00-8:00 PM
ROSES is sponsoring its annual Father/Daughter dance on Friday, February 6th from 6:00-8:00 PM in the BMS Cafe'. Tickets are $30.00 per couple and $10.00 for each additional sibling. The dress is semi-formal.  Accompanied with a permission slip, tickets may be purchased in the guidance office. Permission slips may be picked up in the guidance office as well.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Job Shadow Day is coming up! Are you Shadowing?

Save the Date​:
Job Shadow Day 
Friday, February 6, 2015 ​​
Blythewood Middle has designated Friday, February 6, 2015 as Job Shadow Day for our students.  You are invited to participate by taking your child to a work site.  Your student’s absence from school will be excused if the required form (link attached) is completed one week prior to the shadowing day.   Students who do not participate in theFebruary 6th Job Shadow Day experience will attend school and follow their regular schedule and activities.

Please contact Lara Schmitz if you have any questions.  
laking@richland2.org or 691-6850 ext. 85408



AVID Meeting

Monday, February 23
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
BMS Cafeteria
There will be a brief presentation providing an overview of Blythewood Middle’s AVID program, including the characteristics of AVID students and curriculum. Dinner will also be provided during the presentation.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Important Information

Early Dismissal Policy:
In accordance with school board policy, it is important to have your child remain in class until dismissal at 2:25 each day.  Teaching and learning continues until 2:25 p.m. Signing your child out early means he/she is missing essential concepts necessary for success in school.  Parents desiring to sign a student out early must do so before 2:00 p.m.  If you arrive on campus at or after 2:00 p.m. to pick up a student, please remain in the car rider line.  In fairness to others and in respect of our procedures, please be sure that you adhere to this policy.  Thank you for your continued support.
Class Interruptions:
 In the course of our daily lives, we all invariably forget things from time to time. Unfortunately, in an educational setting,
this is a problem larger than just the forgotten item. Interruption of a class to call a student not only interrupts that
student’s instruction, but the instruction for other students as well.
 As educators, we must comply with state (S.C. Statue 59-1-440)as well as district and school requirements for content covered. We cannot
afford to lose any instructional time in the course of a day. Please know we want to help your child in every way, but we
must strictly enforce our policy on class interruptions. If your son/daughter has an item delivered to the office, he/she will
be notified five minutes prior to the grade level lunch period to come pick it up. If it is after the lunch period when the item
is delivered, the child will be notified just prior to dismissal. It will be the student’s responsibility to come to the main office
to retrieve his/her article.
 Please help us make every moment count and take a little time at home to pack book bags, lunches and assemble needed
materials for the following day. Make sure if there is a deviation in the regular routine because of an appointment, the
student knows exactly what the change is and the resulting effect, i.e. different ride home, early dismissal, etc. Thank you
for your help, support and understanding as we strive to provide the appropriate learning atmosphere for your student


Flowers, Gift Policy
We need your assistance.  Flowers, balloons, and other such special event gifts will not be accepted by our school office for delivery to any student.  Please arrange to have these gifts sent to the student’s home.  We want to remind you of this as Valentine’s Day approaches.  Our office staff is limited and we do not want to interrupt instruction.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

A Day in the Life of Mr. Abernathy

A Day in the Life of Mr. Abernathy
There are no average days as a
Technology and Learning Coach(TLC)
at a school of nearly 800 students.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015,
was a busy one for Tyler Abernathy, 2013-2014
Blythewood Middle School
Teacher of the Year and boys basketball coach.
 Mr. Abernathy started the day at 
6:50 a.m., ushering bus riders in out of the cold.
Then it was off to FCA,
a club he advises, for games until the first bell rings.
A few players stopped by his office to drop off money
for their free-throw fundraiser.
When he wasn't trouble-shooting devices
and answering emails, Mr. Abernathy was on the
move assisting teachers facilitate MAP testing.
Before becoming a TLC, Mr. Abernathy taught
sixth grade social studies at BMS for seven years.
He still enjoys opportunities to return to the classroom
including this day, where his lesson on creating
infographics sparked conversations about 
food consumption and contagious diseases.
As the day winds down, he heads to a spare
room where teachers are finalizing grades for
the second nine weeks. Mr. Abernathy's day
doesn't end with the final bell.
He and the team headed to the gym
for pictures, then basketball practice.
Every day, Mr. Abernathy seeks out challenges in his
new role as a TLC. His email signature says it all.

"My Purpose: To create an environment in my
school that is collaborative among teachers of all grade levels
and subjects to discuss, analyze, and
reflect academic practices, projects, and ideas that will
create authentic teaching and student learning."


Below is Mr. Abernathy's day in photos.
Visit our A Day in the Life album on
Flickr to see more of Mr. Abernathy's day.

A Day in the Life of Mr. Abernathy
original artical written by: 
Ishmael T. Abdus-Saboor
Richland School District Two
Website & Social Media Manager

Blythewood Middle Soccer Tryouts February, 2-6th

Soccer Tryouts
Soccer tryouts will be held next week, February, 2-6th, from 2:30-4 PM each day.  Sign up sheets are now available in the cafeteria.  You must have a completed physical and concussion form in order to participate.

Father Daughter Dance February 6th

Friday, February 6th
6:00-8:00 PM
ROSES is sponsoring its annual Father/Daughter dance on Friday, February 6th from 6:00-8:00 PM in the BMS Cafe'. Tickets are $30.00 per couple and $10.00 for each additional sibling. The dress is semi-formal.  Accompanied with a permission slip, tickets may be purchased in the guidance office. Permission slips may be picked up in the guidance office as well.

Monday, January 26, 2015

Job Shadow Day February 6, 2015

Save the Date​:
Job Shadow Day 
Friday, February 6, 2015 ​​
Blythewood Middle has designated Friday, February 6, 2015 as Job Shadow Day for our students.  You are invited to participate by taking your child to a work site.  Your student’s absence from school will be excused if the required form (link attached) is completed one week prior to the shadowing day.   Students who do not participate in theFebruary 6th Job Shadow Day experience will attend school and follow their regular schedule and activities.

Please contact Lara Schmitz if you have any questions.  
laking@richland2.org or 691-6850 ext. 85408



High School Choice/Magnet Promo Videos

It's High School Choice/Magnet time!
Check out what each High school has to offer prior to the 
Choice/Magnet application deadline on 
January 31, 2015.
Click here for a promo video of each high school
















Friday, January 23, 2015

And the Winners are...

Blythewood Middle School 2014-2015 Science Fair Winners

Grand Prize Winner

John Lanier - Does it Pay to Cork?

Life:

1st Place - Ellie Feuerstein - How Age Affects the Pitch You Can Hear?
2nd Place - Caroline Reynolds - Does Music Afffect Your Heartbeat?
3rd Place - Hunter Maples - What Type of Bait Catches the Most Fish?

Physics:

1st Place - John Lanier - Does it Pay to Cork?
2nd Place - Celine Anstey - The Effect of Condition of Wheel on Speed
3rd Place - Josh Cowan - The Effect of Bat Mass on Baseball Distance Traveled

General:

1st Place - Megan Hanna - The Effect of Cold Treats on Time it Takes to Get a Brain Freeze

Social/Behavioral:

1st Place - Alexia Millero - The Effect of Scary Movies on an Individual's Blood Pressure
2nd Place - Ansley Stone - How Does Listening to Classical Music While You Work Affect Your Recollection for the Information?

Chemistry:

1st Place - Delaney Durig - The Effect of Flame Retardant Treatment on Clothing
2nd Place - Renee Mayo - Brighter is Better
3rd Place - Taylor Barnes - Changing Your Smile

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Junior Scholars

Junior Scholars – the Scores Are In!

Congratulations to our South Carolina Junior Scholars! To become a Junior Scholar, a student must
·         Score a 50 or above on the eighth-grade administration of the PSAT in verbal, math, or written                           and/or
·         Participate in Duke University’s Talent Identification Program (TIP) during his or her seventh-grade year, met the eligibility requirements as outlined by that program, and have been identified and recognized by Duke TIP. (For clarification: To qualify by the Duke TIP option, a student must have been invited to attend either the ―State or ―Grand recognition ceremonies or both events as a seventh grader.)


BMS Junior Scholars are: Kathryn Alexander, Celine Anstey, Abigail Bowling, Kamari Boyd, Jakob Brown, Lily Campbell, Cade Dannels, Connor Dopson, Ian Douglas, Mattison Felker, Lucy Fischer, Samuel Godfrey, John Hellams, Patterson Howell, Ryan Kelly, Matthew Kerr, Victoria Ladd, Brandon Maples, Madison Mullins, Lisa Ortuno, Emily Peralta, Hunter Roberson, Sarena Romriell, William Sands, Kaylie Smith, Ansley Stone, and Emma Whitfield

In Other News: Blythewood Baseball/Softball League


Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Math/Science Night Tomorrow Night

Math/Science Night
Thursday - January 22, 2015
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.


6th:  Technology Emphasis - Room 109

7th:  Technology Emphasis - Room 203

8th:  Technology Emphasis - Room 124

  • Activities included in our recent “Hour of Code” - Students will teach their parents how to code
  • Stations for specific assistance:  Digits, Classworks, Google   Classroom, other math sites for reinforcement of math concepts

Friday, January 16, 2015

Jalen Geiger


Congratulations to our student Jalen Geiger!  We are so proud of you and excited for you!!!

Blythewood, SC (WLTX) --- Tony and Ramona Geiger spent a combined 46 years wearing USA on their uniforms as members of the US Army. Now, their son Jalen has earned the chance to wear it on his.
Jalen attended several camps from Rock Hill to Ohio, after which he was selected to represent Team USA in the International Bowl against Canada. The game will be played on January 31 at AT&T Stadium.
The Blythewood Middle schooler is the only player from the midlands to earn a spot on the team.
But wearing the stars and stripes across his chest means just a little bit more to the Geiger family.
"It's rewarding for us to see our son, in a different manner, wear USA on his chest and represent our country," his father Tony said.
Being raised with military values has played a role in the success of Jalen's young career.
"The military service is a great place to learn discipline, and to be disciplined; and that's what we try to instill into Jalen."
Jalen takes those lessons to heart.
"They taught me work hard, stay humble, and you will come out victorious."
He often trains at Killian Park with his father, and they've been doing it since he was little. They work on everything together; whatever it takes to get him ready to excel at the next level.
For him, the International Bowl is a little more than just a game. It's the chance to represent the three letters that his parents wore for 46 years.
"Hearing about them going out and fighting for our country means that it's my turn to step up," Jalen said.
The game will be televised on ESPN3 on January 31.



Thursday, January 15, 2015

No School 1/16/15 & 1/19/15

No School 
Friday, January 16th & Monday, January 19th

Father/Daughter Dance

Friday, February 6th
6:00-8:00 PM
ROSES is sponsoring its annual Father/Daughter dance on Friday, February 6th from 6:00-8:00 PM in the BMS Cafe'. Tickets are $30.00 per couple and $10.00 for each additional sibling. The dress is semi-formal.  Accompanied with a permission slip, tickets may be purchased in the guidance office. Permission slips may be picked up in the guidance office as well.


Math/Science Night

Math/Science Night
Thursday - January 22, 2015
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.


6th:  Technology Emphasis - Room 109

7th:  Technology Emphasis - Room 203

8th:  Technology Emphasis - Room 124

  • Activities included in our recent “Hour of Code” - Students will teach their parents how to code
  • Stations for specific assistance:  Digits, Classworks, Google   Classroom, other math sites for reinforcement of math concepts

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Mark you Calenders

January:
January 14th            6th Grade - Math MAP Testing
                                 7th & 8th Grade - ELA MAP Testing
January 15th            6th Grade - ELA MAP Testing 
                                 7th & 8th Grade MAP Testing Make-Up
                                 End of the second nine weeks
January 16th             No School - Student Holiday
January 19th             No School - M.L.King Jr. Day
January 20th             All Grades MAP Testing Make-Up
January 21st              All Grades MAP Testing Make-Up
                                  Report Cards Issued
                                  Basketball Game - ELW@BMS 3-5pm
January 22nd            Math & Science Night 6-7pm
January 26th        Basketball Game - BMS@Dent 3-5pm
January 28th  Basketball Game -Summit@BMS 3-5pm

February:
February 2nd      Basketball Game - LMS@BMS 3-5pm
February 4th       Basketball Game -BMS@MRM 3-5pm
February 5th            NAEP Testing 8th Grade
                                 PTO Meeting 4pm
February 6th            Job Shadowing Day
                                 ROSES Father/Daughter Dance 6-8pm
February 9th   Basketball Game - BMS@KMMS 3-5pm
February 10th  8th Gr. District Choral Festival 8-1pm
February 11th          Interim Reports
February 12th          Early Dismissal 10:45am
                                         Honor Roll Parade 8-9am
February 13th          No School - Student Holiday
February 16th          No School - President's Day
February 18th     AVID Field Study to Westwood High
February 20th-27th  Book Fair  
February 27th          Donuts with Dad 7-8am 
February 28th          ROSES 9-12pm

Riding in Class

Congratulations to our students that earned a limo lunch ride to San Jose's sponsored by our PTO. These students were our top fundraisers for the school.  
Way to go Chargers!!!
JORDAN CRIBBS
CAMERON ROACH
SERENITY CERVENAN
SAVANNAH MCGAHA
SAVANNAH FOXWORTH
MCKAYLA KENNER
ALAYSIA GRADY
KAYLA SCOTT
LYRIC RAUCH
EVELYN PEAKE
GARRETT MILES
JACOB RUBINO
KAYLEE HAHN
EMMA COUNTS
MYLES SIMMONS
TAYLOR RABON
CODIE KNOX
AALIYAH PRYOR
QUINTIN CRAWFORD
MARIAH WILLIAMS
JUSTIN WOLFF
JESSICA STILES
WALKER FLORES
BRANDON EDWARDS
JENNA KISER
JAYLIN BROWN
IAN DOUGLAS
DAVIS HICKSON
URIAH HINTON
MADISON CRIBBS
JADYN VELPULA

                







MAP Testing Schedule

MAP Testing Schedule:

6th Grade:
Wednesday, January 14th  - Math
Thursday, January 15th - ELA

7th Grade:
Tuesday, January 13th - Math
Wednesday, January 14th  - ELA

8th Grade:
Tuesday, January 13th - Math
Wednesday, January 14th  - ELA

Make-Up Days:
Thursday, January 15th - 7th & 8th Grade Make-Up Day
Tuesday, January 20th - All Grades Make-Up Day
Wednesday, January 21st  - All Grades Make-Up Day


Monday, January 12, 2015

Important Information:

Early Dismissal Policy:
In accordance with school board policy, it is important to have your child remain in class until dismissal at 2:25 each day.  Teaching and learning continues until 2:25 p.m. Signing your child out early means he/she is missing essential concepts necessary for success in school.  Parents desiring to sign a student out early must do so before 2:00 p.m.  If you arrive on campus at or after 2:00 p.m. to pick up a student, please remain in the car rider line.  In fairness to others and in respect of our procedures, please be sure that you adhere to this policy.  Thank you for your continued support.
Class Interruptions:
 In the course of our daily lives, we all invariably forget things from time to time. Unfortunately, in an educational setting,
this is a problem larger than just the forgotten item. Interruption of a class to call a student not only interrupts that
student’s instruction, but the instruction for other students as well.
 As educators, we must comply with state (S.C. Statue 59-1-440)as well as district and school requirements for content covered. We cannot
afford to lose any instructional time in the course of a day. Please know we want to help your child in every way, but we
must strictly enforce our policy on class interruptions. If your son/daughter has an item delivered to the office, he/she will
be notified five minutes prior to the grade level lunch period to come pick it up. If it is after the lunch period when the item
is delivered, the child will be notified just prior to dismissal. It will be the student’s responsibility to come to the main office
to retrieve his/her article.
 Please help us make every moment count and take a little time at home to pack book bags, lunches and assemble needed
materials for the following day. Make sure if there is a deviation in the regular routine because of an appointment, the
student knows exactly what the change is and the resulting effect, i.e. different ride home, early dismissal, etc. Thank you
for your help, support and understanding as we strive to provide the appropriate learning atmosphere for your student


Flowers, Gift Policy
We need your assistance.  Flowers, balloons, and other such special event gifts will not be accepted by our school office for delivery to any student.  Please arrange to have these gifts sent to the student’s home.  We want to remind you of this as Valentine’s Day approaches.  Our office staff is limited and we do not want to interrupt instruction.

Apologies to Ridge View High School

Please pardon the re-post of High School Magnet Choices.  I accidentally posted the wrong logo for Ridge View High School on Friday's posting and wanted to send out a corrected posting:


It's High School Choice/Magnet time!
Check out what each High school has to offer prior to the 
Choice/Magnet application deadline on 
January 31, 2015.
Click here for a promo video of each high school