May/June Events at BMS

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May 2nd:

Credit Recovery 8:30-11:30AM

May 4th - 8th :

Teacher Appreciation Week

Substitute Appreciation Week

May 5th:

Spring Band Concert - 6:30PM

May 7th:

PASS Testing - Science

National School Nurses Day

May 8th:

PASS Testing - Social Studies

May 9th:

Orchestra to Carowinds - 8:00AM

Credit Recovery 8:30-11:30AM

May 11th:

Pre-Chromebook Check w/fees assessed

Band Booster Meeting 6:00PM

May 12th:

Cheerleading Tryouts - 2:30-4:30PM

Spring Chorus Concert - 6:30PM

May 13th:

Cheerleading Tryouts - 2:30-4:30PM

May 14th:

MAP Incentive Celebration

Military Appreciation Block Party

Cheerleading Tryouts - 2:30-5:00PM

May 15th:

Field Day

8th Grade - All Library books are Due to the Media Center

Last Day for 6th & 7th to check books out of the Media Center

May 16th:

6th Grade Chorus to Carowinds

Cheer Fundraiser at Applebees 8:00-10:00AM

Credit Recovery 8:30-11:30AM

May 18th:

6th/7th Grade Comprehensive Health

Exams - Social Studies

May 19th:

6th/7th Grade Comprehensive Health

Exams - Foreign Language Part I

May 20th:

6th/7th Grade Comprehensive Health

Exams - ELA & Foreign Language Part II 

May 21st:

6th/7th Grade Comprehensive Health

Algebra Readiness Assessment

Exams - Math & End of Course Algebra Test

May 22nd:

6th & 7th Grade - All Library books are Due to the Media Center

6th/7th Grade Comprehensive Health

8th Grade Comprehensive Health

Exams - Science

May 25th:

NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

May 26th:

8th Grade Comprehensive Health

Make-up Exams 

May 27th:

Chromebook Turn-in day

8th Grade Comprehensive Health

May 28th:

8th Grade Comprehensive Health

District Reading Challenge 10:00-1:00PM

Enrichment Awards

May 29th:

8th Grade Comprehensive Health

7th Grade Awards 8:00-9:00AM

PALS Award Ceremony 1:00-2:00PM

8th Grade Formal 6:00-8:00PM

June 1st:

6th Grade Awards 8:00-9:00AM

June 4th:

8th Grade Promotion 8:30-9:30AM

Early Dismissal 10:45AM

June 5th:

Early Dismissal 10:45AM

Last Day of School

Report Cards Issued

Muffins & Brownies

Want to donate to a Teacher? PTO is collecting "muffins" for Monday and "brownies" for Tuesday to give to the Faculty and Staff at BMS next week during Teacher Appreciation week. If you can donate muffins or individually wrapped brownies, please sign up below! Drop them off by Monday morning!

Thanks,

BMS PTO

http://vols.pt/yzmVMW

Spring Concert Thursday

Volunteers Needed for Teacher Appreciation Lunch

The PTO wants to remind you that the Teacher Appreciation Lunch is fast approaching.  We need your help with the set up Thursday, May 7th as well as the day of the lunch, Friday, May 8th.  Click on link below to sign up.  

http://vols.pt/C85M3m

Can't make it during those times?  Then sign up to bring in a yummy dessert for our great staff!  Click on the link below and tell us what you plan on bringing for a dessert ready to share!

http://vols.pt/fHXxux

ACT Aspire Funk Video

Blythewood Middle School Students are fired up and ready to take The ACT Aspire test!

Check out this MUST SEE video, an awesome production job by Mr. Gunter!

ACT Aspire Funk

ACT Aspire Testing starts tomorrow

  All students in grades 6-8 will be taking the Writing and English portion of the ACT Aspire test on Tuesday, April 28th.  Students will take the Reading test on Wednesday, April 29th and Math on Thursday, April 30th.

  It is very important that parents not schedule appointments during this time.  Students need to be on time and in a seat in their homeroom no later then 7:30 A.M.

Please encourage your students to do their Personal Best.  

For more information regarding testing information, you may visit the district web page at:  https://www.richland2.org/Departments/accountability/Pages/Assessments.aspx or you may contact the school at 691-6850.

ACT ASPIRE Inspirational Speech

Special thanks to Mr. Kyle Green for sharing words of motivation and encouragement to our students on our "Electrifying News Show" as they prepare for ACT Aspire testing this week. We're Charged and ready to go!

Honor Roll Celebration

Blythewood Middle School celebrated the 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Recipients on Friday, April 24th.  Mr. Bob Magone, Blythewood Town Councilman addressed students and their families and led the Honor Roll Parade!

Congratulations to all of our Honor Roll Recipients!

Teacher Appreciation Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers for our Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on May 8th. We need volunteers to help the day before to set up(May 7th), servers the day of the event and for clean up. We are even looking for Parents to contribute desserts for the Luncheon. If you can help with any of these items, please click on the links below!

http://vols.pt/C85M3m

http://vols.pt/fHXxux

Thank you for your support!

BMS PTO

Way to Go BMS Chorus

Blythewood Middle School Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Stephen Gunter, brought home two superior ratings in sight reading and performance!  

Early Dismissal Tomorrow

Blythewood Middle school 

will be dismissing early on 

Friday, April 24th at 10:45am.

National French Exam

Congratulations to Mrs. Catoe and the following students that placed nationally in the National French Exam:

Lisa Ortuno: 70th percentile, National rank: 16, SC rank: 12

Lucy Fisher: 60th percentile, National rank: 19, SC rank 15

Ansley Stone: 55th percentile, National rank: 21, SC rank 17

Electrifying!  

Way to go Chargers!

Proof of Residence 2015-2016

It is time to verify and update student information for the 2015–2016 school year.

Parents must provide proof of residence each year.  If you have not turned in this information please do so as soon as possible. Richland District 2 requires that all students turn in this information annually. We are currently working on registration for school year 2015-2016 and want to make the transition run as smooth as possible.

Parents/legal guardians should have received an email containing a “snapcode” and instructions for creating an account through the online system to update information.  For more information please contact Ms. Sierra Haywood, BMS registrar, at 691-6850, ext. 85406.  You may also visit the District’s Enrollment and Annual Registration page.  Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

ACT/PASS Testing from Mrs. Mazyck

Dear Parents/Guardians:

There are only 5 more days until our students embark upon the new ACT Aspire test.  The first day of testing will begin on Tuesday, April 28th.  As a reminder, this is the state's new end of year standardized test that will replace the SC PASS test in the areas of Writing, English, Reading and Math.  Students will continue to take the SC PASS in the areas of Science and Social Studies on May 7^th and 8th.

We have been working closely with our students to prepare them for this test, but we need your help too.  Please continue to talk your child(ren) at home and encourage them to do their personal best.  Unlike the SC PASS, the ACT Aspire will be a timed test.  At Blythewood Middle School, our students have been working with their teachers to practice completing timed assessments and have worked to become familiar with pacing themselves in an effort to complete the test in the allotted time.

During testing, our goal will be to begin testing promptly at 8:00 a.m. each day.  As a result, we ask parents/guardians to assist us by ensuring that your child(ren) get plenty of the rest the night before testing; ensure that your child(ren) get a balanced breakfast each day of testing (as always, breakfast will be served in our café); and stress to your child(ren) the importance of doing his/her best.  Finally, we ask that if your child is a car rider, that you help us ease any testing anxiety that your child may already have by ensuring their timely arrival each day.  Remember, students are tardy at 7:30 a.m.  Students that arrive late to school often miss out on very important information from their content teachers; however, students that arrive late on test days may not get the opportunity to test with their peers and this may cause even more test anxiety for our students. 

Help ensure that your child(ren) does his/her very best by talking to your student about the upcoming ACT Aspire test.  Please see the test dates and time limits below:

Tuesday, April 28^th :          Writing (30 minutes)

Tuesday, April 28^th:           English (35 minutes)

Wednesday, April 29^th:      Reading (60  minutes)

Thursday, April 30^th:         Math (6^th & 7^th grade 60 minutes; 8^th grade 65 minutes)

If you have any questions, please refer to the district website at:

https://www.richland2.org/Departments/accountability/Pages/Assessments.aspx

Karis M. Mazyck,

Principal

Volunteers Needed for ACT Testing

We need your assistance!

Volunteers are needed to help monitor during the ACT testing April 28-30 from 7:55 am until 10:15 am.   Please use the link below to sign up, we appreciate you giving your time!

ACT Testing Volunteer

Spirit Week

Monday, April 20th:  

Country vs Preppy Day- come real country or come real preppy!!!!

Tuesday, April 21st:

 Bow Day-  Wear one around your neck OR one in your hair!!

Wednesday, April 22nd:

 Black Out Day- Wear as much black as your wardrobe allows!! 

Pep Rally on Wednesday!!

Go Chargers!!

Yearbooks are SOLD OUT!

Yearbooks for the 2014-2015 school year are sold out!

Spirit Week April 20-22

Monday, April 20th:  

Country vs Preppy Day- come real country or come real preppy!!!!

Tuesday, April 21st:

 Bow Day-  Wear one around your neck OR one in your hair!!

Wednesday, April 22nd:

 Black Out Day- Wear as much black as your wardrobe allows!! 

Pep Rally on Wednesday!!

Go Chargers!!

Media Center Deadlines

May 15th: 
Library books are due for 8th grade

May 15th: 
Last day to check out for 6th & 7th grade

May 22nd: 
Library books are due for 6th & 7th grade

High School Athletics & Sports Summer Camp Information

Parents and Students:

For more information about High School Athletics and Sports Summer Camps please refer to each high schools website below:

Blythewood High School

Richland Northeast High School

Ridge View High School

Spring Valley High School

Westwood High School

JumpStart for Rising 5th Graders

JUMPSTART CAMP

 INFORMATION AND APPLICATION

Would you like to become familiar with the ins and outs of middle school life?

If your answer is “YES”, then we have the perfect solution for you!

Get a JumpStart with academics and middle school life!

Come join us at BLYTHEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL this summer for 3 days full of fun and excitement!! 

Monday, July 27^th -Wednesday, July 28^th     8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Cost for the 3 days is $50     **Application with Payment Deadline: July 22^nd

Click on the link below to print out the registration form:
Jump Start

Yearbook Sales

Online sales for the 2014-2015 school year Yearbook sales are now closed.  If you are still interested in purchasing a yearbook please contact Mrs. Turner in the Media Center at 691-6850 ext. 85435 .

BMS Pathways to Success is tomorrow night

Blythewood Middle School 
is having their annual 
BMS Pathways to Success on 
Thursday, April 16th, 6:00 p.m., 

beginning in the school gym.  This

program will be focusing on making

a successful transition for those students and
their parents who will be

attending Blythewood Middle this fall.
You will learn about summer

opportunities like the BMS JumpStart Camp;
receive information about the

summer reading activity, the
6th grade supply list, and information about

enrichment offerings.  Additionally, you will find
out what Charger Kick-Off

is all about and how you can receive information and keep in touch.
There will be brief sessions you can choose to
attend on how to help your child

with math at home, encouraging your
reluctant reader, as well as learning about
the adolescent child.
The evening provides an opportunity to visit

the 6th grade area classrooms and
meet the teachers.
Our goal is to provide tools for a smooth
transition from elementary school to the
middle

school.  We are looking forward to meeting and 

working with you soon.

Thank you again in assisting BMS in getting this 
information out to our new

families!

~ Stephanie Eastwood, 6th Grade Administrator

Purple Up Tomorrow

April is Military Child Month.

Wear purple tomorrow, April 15th in support of our military students!

High School Athletics & Sports Summer Camp Information

Parents and Students:

For more information about High School Athletics and Sports Summer Camps please refer to each high schools website below:

Blythewood High School

Richland Northeast High School

Ridge View High School

Spring Valley High School

Westwood High School

Purple Up

 

April is Military Child Month.

Wear purple on Wednesday, April 15th in support of our military students!

Military Parent & Child Breakfast

In recognition of our military students, we are having a breakfast for military parents and students on Friday, April 17 at 8:00.  Parents of our military students can RSVP to Ms. Haywood at ext. 85406 or Dr. Canty at ext. 85405. 

High School Athletics & Sports Summer Camps

Parents and Students:

For more information about High School Athletics and Sports Summer Camps please refer to each high schools website below:

Blythewood High School

Richland Northeast High School

Ridge View High School

Spring Valley High School

Westwood High School

Character Awards

Congratulations to the Character Award Recipients from March!

These students displayed positive Character Skills!

Way to go Chargers!

IMPORTANT Information in report cards going home TODAY...

The following information was sent home along with Report Cards today: Credit Recovery information for qualifying students and information about the upcoming ACT Aspire Test.  Please review your students' academic progress and remind them to take advantage of Academic Assistance times with their teachers.  If you desire to schedule a parent/teacher conference, please contact our guidance department at 691-6850 ext. 85406.

Science Fair Winners

Congratulations to the following 8th graders for their magnificent achievements this weekend at the 2015 Regional Science Fair:

Megan Hanna won third place in her category of Medicine and Health.

Ellie Feuerstein won recognition with a Metric Award from the US Metric Association

Celine Astey, Ellie Feuerstein, and John Lanier all won Outstanding Achievement for an 8th Grade Project. This is a huge achievement.  Way to represent BMS.  We are proud of you!

Spring Break in Paris

On March 27th a group of six students from BMS and Round Top traveled to Paris. They were accompanied by Mrs. Trapp. Students and their parents visited the Eiffel Tower, Versailles, The Louvre Museum. The students tried crepes, pain au chocolate and escargot.

They took the High speed train to Barcelona and visited Park Guel, The Ramblas, La Sagrada Familia and other houses designed by Gaudi. The students tried the traditional paella and tapas and enjoyed a relaxing afternoon in the hotel spa.

They returned home via Amsterdam full of memories and great pictures.

Parker Stalvey

The 8th grade orchestra classes made a "congratulations poster" for Parker Stalvey to celebrate her successful performance at The Masters on Sunday!  We are so proud of Parker.  For more about Parker's story please click on the link below.

Parker Stalvey

$10.00 Sports Physicals April 18th

Subject:  $10 Sports Physicals

SPORTS PHYSICALS 2015-2016

Conducted at Providence Northeast Hospital

Farrow Road @ I‐77

Middle Schools: 10:00‐12:00 PM 

Cost: $10.00

Saturday

April 18, 2015

Student Sports Physical Forms

  

All forms must be COMPLETED, SIGNED AND SUBMITTED along with the $10 fee to the Middle School Athletic Director by April 15th. Forms are available on the BMS athletics website. Richland 2 forms must be used — no alternate or substitute forms will be accepted per the SCHSL (including military or family doctor’s forms). Checks should be made out to Blythewood Middle School and must include a valid phone number. Physicals must be done after April 1, 2015 to be valid for the 2015‐2016 school year per the SCHSL.