Thursday, September 22nd
Dismissal @ 10:45am
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Early Dismissal on Thursday...
Blythewood Middle school
will be dismissing early on
Thursday, September 22nd at 10:45am.
PTO fundraiser money is due tomorrow...
PTO Marble Slab Ice Cream Fundraiser
is due tomorrow!
Checks made to BMS PTO
Funds generated from this fundraiser will support the IXL Math Program, the students and faculty at BMS!
Thanks for your support!
Mark your Calendars...
This week at BMS~
September 21st:
PTO Marble Slab Fundraiser Due
Football/Volleyball Games LMS@BMS
Beginner Band Night 6:30-7:30pm
September 22nd:
Early Dismissal @10:45am
Career Day
PSAT Workshop 11:00-12:00PM
September 23rd:
Basketball Conditioning 5-7:00pm
A look ahead for next week ~
September 26th:
SIC meeting 6:00PM Media Center
September 30th:
Basketball Conditioning 5-7:00pm
September 21st:
PTO Marble Slab Fundraiser Due
Football/Volleyball Games LMS@BMS
Beginner Band Night 6:30-7:30pm
September 22nd:
Early Dismissal @10:45am
Career Day
PSAT Workshop 11:00-12:00PM
September 23rd:
Basketball Conditioning 5-7:00pm
A look ahead for next week ~
September 26th:
SIC meeting 6:00PM Media Center
September 30th:
Basketball Conditioning 5-7:00pm
Open House Recap...
Hello BMS Families,
We hope those who attended last Tuesday night’s Open House had a wonderful time walking the halls and interacting with the teachers and staff that serve your children. If you could not attend, no worries because below you will find all the presentations from last night. Please note within the presentations there may be important links and guides that you will want to reference for your students’ classes.
Grade Level/Enrichment Presentations
Friday, September 16, 2016
Picture Deadline ~ September 23rd
If you missed ordering school pictures today, you have until next Friday, September 23rd to place your order online. Orders will only be accepted by Strawbridge online. You can purchase the pictures by going to strawbridge.net and use the online code, 100350. Prices remain the same until next Friday without any late fees or penalties. Pictures will be returned along with the orders placed at school today!
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Interim Reports come home tomorrow...
Interim Reports will go home with all students Thursday, September 15th.
Our first interim report for the year will been sent home as a paper copy. Please sign your child's interim and return it to school. Future interim reports at Blythewood Middle School will be accessible via Parent Portal.
If you have an active Parent Portal account, you may check your child's grades each week. When you log in to your account, the grades will automatically appear on the screen. There is not a report tab to click in Parent Portal.
Please feel free to contact your child's teacher if you have questions about your child's grade. You may also contact our Registrar, Ms. Haywood, to schedule a parent conference or our school Counselors if you have concerns about your student's grades. Our administrative team is also available to assist you as needed.
Media Center Information...
Although books and playaways will not accrue late fees, please remember to renew your materials or return them close to the due date to avoid being charged for a lost item.
Students may check out up to three library books at a time and borrow them for two weeks. Students may log into Destiny Quest to check due dates and renew library books. Here is a quick video explaining how students log into Destiny Quest to see due dates and renew items.
Monday, September 12, 2016
PTO is selling Marble Slab at Open House...
The PTO will be selling make your own sundaes with Marble Slab during Open house tomorrow night.
$4.00 cash
6-8pm
MAP Testing tomorrow and Wednesday...
Tuesday, September 13th ELA MAP test
Wednesday, September 14th Math MAP test.
Both tests will be held during the morning.
Some tips to help prepare students for this test:
1. Get a good night's rest
2. Charge their device overnight and bring the charger to school
3. Eat a healthy breakfast
4. Arrive to school on time
5. Please encourage your student to take his / her time, read all questions carefully and do his / her best
Please note, as part of the AdvancEd district accreditation, students will also take part in a survey about their school - Blythewood Middle School. Students will participate in this survey after MAP testing.
Lots going on @BMS this week...
This week at BMS~
September 12th:
Book Fair 7-2:30pm
September 13th:
Book Fair 7-2:30pm
September 12th:
Book Fair 7-2:30pm
September 13th:
Book Fair 7-2:30pm
MAP Testing
Open House 6-8pm
September 14th:
Book Fair 7-2:30pm
Book Fair 7-2:30pm
MAP Testing
Football/Volleyball Games BMS@SPMS
September 15th:
Book Fair 7-2:30pm
Book Fair 7-2:30pm
Interim 1
September 16th:
Book Fair 7-12:00pm
Book Fair 7-12:00pm
School Pictures
Muffins for Mom 7-8am
Basketball Conditioning 5-7:00pm
A look ahead for next week ~
September 21st:
Football/Volleyball Games LMS@BMS
Beginner Band Night 6:30-7:30pm
September 22nd:
Early Dismissal @10:45am
Career Day
September 23rd:
Basketball Conditioning 5-7:00pm
Basketball Conditioning 5-7:00pm
A look ahead for next week ~
September 21st:
Football/Volleyball Games LMS@BMS
Beginner Band Night 6:30-7:30pm
September 22nd:
Early Dismissal @10:45am
Career Day
September 23rd:
Basketball Conditioning 5-7:00pm
Picture Day is Friday...
Mark your calendars!
School picture day is Friday, September 16, 2016
Your child has received a picture form. Bring your envelope with money on Friday, September 16th. All picture orders are prepaid. To pay on-line visit:
www.strawbridge.net. Use the following code: (100350)
*After you have paid online, Strawbridge will give you an ONLINE Order Number. Your child MUST HAVE THE ONLINE ORDER NUMBER written on the order form on picture day to order pictures.
AdvancEd Parent Survey & Open House is tomorrow night...
Blythewood Middle School
AdvancEd Parent Survey & Open House
2016-2017
The Blythewood Way - All In!
Be The Spark!
Reminder, please join us for Open House, Tuesday, September 13th from 6:00 - 8:00, there will be two sessions for your convenience. During Open House, you will also have the opportunity to participate in the AdvancEd Parent Survey for Blythewood Middle School (if you have not already done so). As I am sure you know, accreditation is a big deal! The goal of district accreditation is to ensure that Richland School District Two and the schools therein maintain high standards of educational quality. If you are in need of additional information regarding the AdvancEd Parent survey, more information will be provided at Open House. Our goal is to have 100% of our parents participate in this survey. The survey can be filled out using your Smartphone. Please bring it with you to Open House. Time will be allocated for you to fill out the survey during your classroom visit.
Survey: Parent Survey Link
Please note that individual teacher conferences will not be available during Open House. This time has been set aside to get general information regarding classroom procedures and expectations from your child’s teachers. Individual conferences are able to be scheduled on the evening of Open House and will be held on September 22nd, our next Early Release day.
During our Open House event, pizza will be served for all of our parents and BMS students in attendance. Our 8th grade team will also host its 2nd annual "Pizza, PSAT & Planning" from 5:15 - 5:55 in the cafeteria. Eighth grade will then move into Session One of the Open House. During the 5:15 - 5:55 "Pizza, PSAT & Planning" information regarding the 8th grade field experience, 8th grade promotion, PSAT registration and other pertinent information will be discussed.
Session One: (6:00 - 7:00) - Parents will report to students’ homeroom
6:00 - 6:20 Welcome and overview of AdvancEd survey
6:20 - 6:40 Attendance Policy (Tardies, absences, HS credit courses, 0 Tardies goal
ID Policy
ID Policy
What is B.O.L.T./Advisory
Typical daily schedule for grade level
What's all the "Buzz" about "B" days
Grade level specific information (field trips, etc...)
ELA content
Math content
Math content
Science content
Social Studies content
Teacher pages
FAQ's & where to find them
6:40 - 6:55 Enrichment Overview - Parents report to Cafeteria
6:55 Dinner in BMS cafeteria
**BMS students in attendance may report to the gym where they will be supervised by our Charger Pride afterschool staff. Non-BMS students must remain with their parents/guardians.**
Session Two: (7:00 - 8:00) - Parents will report to students’ homeroom
7:00 - 7:20 Welcome and overview of AdvancEd survey
7:20 - 7:40 Attendance Policy (Tardies, absences, HS credit courses, 0 Tardies goal
ID Policy
ID Policy
What is B.O.L.T./Advisory
Typical daily schedule for grade level
What's all the "Buzz" about "B" days
Grade level specific information (field trips, etc...)
ELA content
Math content
Science content
Social Studies content
Teacher pages
FAQ's & where to find them
7:40 - 7:55 Enrichment Overview - Parents report to Cafeteria
7:55 Dinner in BMS cafeteria
7:40 - 7:55 Enrichment Overview - Parents report to Cafeteria
7:55 Dinner in BMS cafeteria
**BMS students in attendance may report to the gym where they will be supervised by our Charger Pride afterschool staff. Non-BMS students must remain with their parents/guardians**
8th Grade: Pizza, PSAT & Planning** (following this session, 8th grade will then follow Session One)
5:15 - 5:55
Muffins for Mom & Marble Slab...
*Join us for Muffins for Moms Friday, Sept 16th 7-8am. Drop in anytime with your child!
* The Fall Fundraiser is in full swing!
Orders Due September 21st
PTO Marble Slab Ice Cream Fundraiser
Thanks for your support!
Orders Due September 21st
PTO Marble Slab Ice Cream Fundraiser
Sept 7th -Sept 21
Checks made to BMS PTO
Funds generated from this fundraiser will support the IXL Math Program, the students and faculty at BMS!
Thanks for your support!
Friday, September 9, 2016
PTO Marble Slab Fundraiser...
PTO Marble Slab Ice Cream
Fundraiser
Sept 7th -Sept 21
Checks made to BMS PTO
Funds generated from this
fundraiser will support the IXL Math Program, the students and faculty at BMS!
Thanks for your support!
Map Testing September 13th & 14th...
Tuesday, September
13th ELA MAP test
Wednesday, September 14th Math MAP test.
Both tests will be held during the morning.
Some tips to help
prepare students for this test:
1. Get a good
night's rest
2. Charge
their device overnight and bring the charger to school
3. Eat a
healthy breakfast
4. Arrive to
school on time
5. Please
encourage your student to take his / her time, read all questions carefully and
do his / her best
Please note, as part
of the AdvancEd district accreditation, students will also take part in a
survey about their school - Blythewood Middle School. Students will
participate in this survey after MAP testing.
Picture Day ~ September 16th
Mark your calendars!
School picture day is Friday, September 16, 2016
Your child has received a picture form. Bring your envelope with money on Friday, September 16th. All picture orders are prepaid. To pay on-line visit:
www.strawbridge.net. Use the following code: (100350)
*After you have paid online, Strawbridge will give you an ONLINE Order Number. Your child MUST HAVE THE ONLINE ORDER NUMBER written on the order form on picture day to order pictures.
PSAT ~ 8th Grade...
Students & Parents:
Eighth grade students will have the opportunity to take the PSAT
during school on Wednesday, October 19, 2017 at BMS. The cost to take the PSAT
is $15.00 and the deadline to register for the test is October 12, 2017.
If your child qualifies for free lunch there will be no cost to take the test.
If your child qualifies for reduced lunch the cost will be $9.00. For your convenience
you can log in through Parent Portal under school fees to register your child
or you can make checks payable to Blythewood Middle School. If you have any
questions please contact Ms. Marcella McCoy, School Counselor, at (803)
691-6850 ext. 85407.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Get Involved with SIC
School Improvement Council
The School Improvement Council is a group of parents, teachers and administrators who meet monthly to advise the principal and discuss ways to improve the school. The group is seeking volunteers to serve beginning with the 2016 – 2017 school year.
Elections for SIC will be held at Open House on Tuesday, September 13th.
Elections for SIC will be held at Open House on Tuesday, September 13th.
Please submit your nominations and a brief bio to Rachel Corvi or by e-mail (rcorvi@richland2.org). All nominations and bio's must be received by noon on Monday, September 12, 2016. The SIC meets the last Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
For more information contact Karis Mazyck at 691-6850, ext. 85403.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
AdvncEd Parent Survey & Open House 2016-2017
Blythewood Middle School
AdvancEd Parent Survey & Open House
2016-2017
The Blythewood Way - All In!
Be The Spark!
During the 2016-2017 school year, Richland School District Two will undergo District Accreditation. As I am sure you know, accreditation is a big deal! The goal of district accreditation is to ensure that Richland School District Two and the schools therein maintain high standards of educational quality. As a parent, you have the opportunity to participate in the AdvancEd Parent Survey. You will find the link to this survey below. We ask that you take the time to complete this survey as it relates to your child’s school - Blythewood Middle School. Please note that you are able to complete the survey using your Smartphone. If you are in need of additional information regarding the AdvancEd Parent survey, please note that more information will be provided at our Open House on Tuesday, September 13th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Our goal is to have 100% of our parents participate in this survey.
Survey: Parent Survey Link
For your convenience, there will be two sessions of Open House that our parents may attend. Parents, we hope that you will find having two sessions helpful. If you have two students at the school you can allocate time to attend sessions for both students and get all necessary information. Please note that individual teacher conferences will not be available at this time. This time has been set aside to get general information regarding classroom procedures and expectations from your child’s teachers. Individual conferences are able to be scheduled on the evening of Open House and will be held on September 22nd, our next Early Release day.
During our Open House event, pizza will be served for all of our parents and BMS students in attendance. Our 8th grade team will also host its 2nd annual "Pizza, PSAT & Planning" from 5:15 - 5:55 in the cafeteria. Eighth grade will then move into Session One of the Open House. During the 5:15 - 5:55 "Pizza, PSAT & Planning" information regarding the 8th grade field experience, 8th grade promotion, PSAT registration and other pertinent information will be discussed.
Session One: (6:00 - 7:00) - Parents will report to students’ homeroom
6:00 - 6:20 Welcome and overview of AdvancEd survey
6:20 - 6:40 Attendance Policy (Tardies, absences, HS credit courses, 0 Tardies goal
ID Policy
What is B.O.L.T./Advisory
Typical daily schedule for grade level
What's all the "Buzz" about "B" days
Grade level specific information (field trips, etc...)
ELA content
Math content
Science content
Social Studies content
Teacher pages
FAQ's & where to find them
6:40 - 6:55 Enrichment Overview
6:55 Dinner in BMS cafeteria; must have ticket from session.
**BMS students in attendance may report to the cafe where they will be supervised by our Charger Pride afterschool staff.**
Session Two: (7:00 - 8:00) - Parents will report to students’ homeroom
7:00 - 7:20 Welcome and overview of AdvancEd survey
7:20 - 7:40 Attendance Policy (Tardies, absences, HS credit courses, 0 Tardies goal)
ID Policy
What is B.O.L.T./Advisory
Typical daily schedule for grade level
What's all the "Buzz" about "B" days
Grade level specific information (field trips, etc...)
ELA content
Math content
Science content
Social Studies content
Teacher pages
FAQ's & where to find them
7:40 - 7:55 Enrichment Overview
7:55 Dinner in BMS cafeteria; must have ticket from session
**BMS students in attendance may report to the cafe where they will be supervised by our Charger Pride afterschool staff.**
8th Grade: Pizza, PSAT & Planning** (following this session, 8th grade will then follow Session One)
5:15 - 5:55
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