We have just kicked-off our annual fundraising campaign, and we need your support. We've partnered with Cherrydale to create something really big and to raise the money we need. This year's campaign is called Be The Change, and Radio Disney star Erin Bowman wrote an exclusive song for us called "Be the Change"! Watch the video below to learn more about the campaign and how to register. Be sure to watch the video with your kids to find out how our school can win a concert with Erin Bowman, and have a chance to star in her "Be The Change" music video!Helping is as easy as 1, 2, 3: Sign Up, Set Up, and Share…and it only takes a few minutes. We know we can count on your support. Get started now by registering and setting-up your personalized Seller Web Page to begin fundraising. Share this Web Page with friends and family with the easy-to-use email, text and social media sharing tools. Don’t forget…you can also share the brochure (that will come-home in the packet) with friends, family and co-workers. We make sharing the fundraiser easy, and the more you share...the greater the reward for our school!Cherrydale's new e-commerce site has an amazing product selection that will ensure that you and your supporters will love the products offered for sale. These products include gourmet foods, designer jewelry, stylish home decor, and more from great brands such as Tervis Tumblers, WoodWick Candles, Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies, and Cherrydale Chocolates. With your participation, you will be a hero for our school.
Friday, September 29, 2017
It's PTO Fundraising Time...
Nothing But Net...
Richland School District One and Richland School District Two employees are going to rumble again on the hardwood at the third annual “Nothing but Net” charity basketball game. The game is Thursday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m., at Keenan High School, located at 361 Pisgah Church Road. The half-time show will feature a free throw contest with the district superintendents, student dunk contest and a tribute to breast cancer survivors. Proceeds will benefit the Palmetto Health Breast Cancer Walk for Life/Race for Life (taking place on Saturday, October 14). “Nothing but Net” tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at BMS, the Richland Two District Office at R2i2, 763 Fashion Drive in the Village at Sandhill and at the game. Children under age 6 are free. Check the district’s website for more information or contact triley@richland2.org or 738-3232.
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Parent Feedback...
At Blythewood Middle School, we love to ask, "How can we make it better?" If you participated in Charger Kickoff, Open House and/or Parent University within the last month, we would like to get your feedback on how you feel these events went. Thank you in advance for your time.
PSAT ~ 8th Grade...
Attention: 8th Grade
Students & Parents:
Students & Parents:
Eighth grade students will have the opportunity to take the PSAT during school on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at BMS. The cost to take the PSAT is $16.00 and the deadline to register for the test is October 4, 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 $9.60. 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 or Dr. Cheryl Canty-Willaims at (803) 691-6850 ext. 85405.
PSAT/ SC Junior Scholars
Talking Points:
Talking Points:
PSAT Live Webinar Practice...
The Princeton Review is offering a FREE Live webinar class for PSAT preparation on October 2 at 7:00 pm. Please see the flyer for information on how to register for the program.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Interested in Club Create or the Verizon App Challenge...
Are you a creative person? Have some free time after school on Tuesdays or Thursdays? Mrs. Atkins is sponsoring Club Create on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 2:30-3:30. Tuesday meetings will focus on creating different types of Art, and Thursdays will be about technology and gadgets.
We're also looking to form a team for the Verizon App Challenge. For the contest students develop an app idea and have a chance to win prizes! BMS has won twice in the past, and hope to do so again this year.
Any student interested in Club Create MUST pick up an application and return it to Mrs. Atkins before joining the meetings. Meetings will start October 5th and run through the school year.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Parent University & Beginner Band Night...
On behalf of our guidance department and band director, we would like to invite all parents to Parent University and Beginner Band Night on Tuesday, September 26th, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Parent University is a series of informational sessions for parents to learn about topics and issues related to their child's learning experience.
This session beginning at 5:30 will consist of 2 hands-on student led workshops. Topics will be:
1. The "How To's" of USA Test Prep
2 Understanding IXL
Beginner Band Night led by Mr. Chase Morin will entail instrument introductions from 6:30-8:00 pm. Dinner will be served. Beginner Band Night led by Mr. Chase Morin will entail instrument introductions from 6:30-8:00 pm. Dinner will be served. Please take a moment to fill out the Parent University and Beginner Band Night registration form so we may plan for your attendance. We hope to see you there.
BMS Basketball Conditioning...
*Conditioning is cancelled for 9/26/17*
Open gym for voluntary basketball conditioning will be held on 9/19, 9/21, 9/26, 9/28, 10/3, 10/5, 10/10 from 5:00-6:30pm each day.
Additionally, Oct 11 from 4 to 6pm, Oct 12 from 4 to 6pm, and Oct 13 from 4 to 6:30 pm.
Complete athletic physical packets must be turned in before students may participate. Students must meet academic eligibility requirements as well.
Basketball tryouts will be held the week of October 30- November 3. Girls will tryout from 2:30 - 4:15 and boys from 4:15 - 6:00.
Athletic Packet
Athletic Packet
Friday, September 22, 2017
Nothing But Net...
Richland School District One and Richland School District Two employees are going to rumble again on the hardwood at the third annual “Nothing but Net” charity basketball game. The game is Thursday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m., at Keenan High School, located at 361 Pisgah Church Road. The half-time show will feature a free throw contest with the district superintendents, student dunk contest and a tribute to breast cancer survivors. Proceeds will benefit the Palmetto Health Breast Cancer Walk for Life/Race for Life (taking place on Saturday, October 14). “Nothing but Net” tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at BMS, the Richland Two District Office at R2i2, 763 Fashion Drive in the Village at Sandhill and at the game. Children under age 6 are free. Check the district’s website for more information or contact triley@richland2.org or 738-3232.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
PSAT ~ 8th Grade...
Attention: 8th Grade
Students & Parents:
Students & Parents:
Eighth grade students will have the opportunity to take the PSAT during school on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at BMS. The cost to take the PSAT is $16.00 and the deadline to register for the test is October 4, 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 $9.60. 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 or Dr. Cheryl Canty-Willaims at (803) 691-6850 ext. 85405.
PSAT/ SC Junior Scholars
Talking Points:
Talking Points:
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
BMS Basketball Conditioning...
Open gym for voluntary basketball conditioning will be held on 9/19, 9/21, 9/26, 9/28, 10/3, 10/5, 10/10 from 5:00-6:30pm each day.
Additionally, Oct 11 from 4 to 6pm, Oct 12 from 4 to 6pm, and Oct 13 from 4 to 6:30 pm.
Complete athletic physical packets must be turned in before students may participate. Students must meet academic eligibility requirements as well.
Basketball tryouts will be held the week of October 30- November 3. Girls will tryout from 2:30 - 4:15 and boys from 4:15 - 6:00.
Athletic Packet
Athletic Packet
Monday, September 18, 2017
BMS Basketball Conditioning...
Open gym for voluntary basketball conditioning will be held on 9/19, 9/21, 9/26, 9/28, 10/3, 10/5, 10/10 from 5:00-6:30pm each day.
Additionally, Oct 11 from 4 to 6pm, Oct 12 from 4 to 6pm, and Oct 13 from 4 to 6:30 pm.
Complete athletic physical packets must be turned in before students may participate. Students must meet academic eligibility requirements as well.
Basketball tryouts will be held the week of October 30- November 3. Girls will tryout from 2:30 - 4:15 and boys from 4:15 - 6:00.
Athletic Packet
Athletic Packet
Friday, September 15, 2017
Nothing But Net...
Richland School District One and Richland School District Two employees are going to rumble again on the hardwood at the third annual “Nothing but Net” charity basketball game. The game is Thursday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m., at Keenan High School, located at 361 Pisgah Church Road. The half-time show will feature a free throw contest with the district superintendents, student dunk contest and a tribute to breast cancer survivors. Proceeds will benefit the Palmetto Health Breast Cancer Walk for Life/Race for Life (taking place on Saturday, October 14). “Nothing but Net” tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at BMS, the Richland Two District Office at R2i2, 763 Fashion Drive in the Village at Sandhill and at the game. Children under age 6 are free. Check the district’s website for more information or contact triley@richland2.org or 738-3232.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
BMS Electrifying News Show Applications are Due Tomorrow...
*Completed news show applications are due back in the library to Mrs. Swetnam by 2:30pm on Friday, September 15th. Late applications will not be accepted.*
Seventh and eighth grade students are encouraged to apply for anchor and/or tech positions on our live daily morning news show. Download applications and teacher recommendation forms or print copies are available in the media center.
Please return completed applications (all questions answered) to Mrs. Swetnam in the library by Friday, Sept. 15.
Picture Day is Tomorrow...
Picture Day is Friday, September 15th!
Bring your envelope with money on Friday, September 15th. 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.
Richland 2 PSAT Workshop and Parent Information Night...
The district is hosting a Student PSAT workshop and a Parent PSAT Information Night.
Student PSAT Workshop
Sign up with your school counselor
Saturday, September 30, 2017
8:30am-11:30am @ R2i2
Please bring: pencils, calculator they will use for test, paper
Parent PSAT Information Night
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
6:30pm - 7:30pm
R2i2
Learn why the PSAT is important and how you can help your child be prepared.
Muffins with Mom is Tomorrow Morning...
Please join us for Muffins with Mom on Friday, September 15th from 7am-8am. Drop by the media center with your child for a cup of coffee and muffin or donut. We look forward to seeing you!
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Picture Day ~ September 15th...
Picture Day is Friday, September 15th!
Bring your envelope with money on Friday, September 15th. 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.
BMS Electrifying News Show is now Accepting Applications...
Seventh and eighth grade students are encouraged to apply for anchor and/or tech positions on our live daily morning news show. Download applications and teacher recommendation forms or print copies are available in the media center.
Please return completed applications (all questions answered) to Mrs. Swetnam in the library by Friday, Sept. 15.
PSAT ~ 8th Grade...
Attention: 8th Grade
Students & Parents:
Students & Parents:
Eighth grade students will have the opportunity to take the PSAT during school on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at BMS. The cost to take the PSAT is $16.00 and the deadline to register for the test is October 4, 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 $9.60. 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 or Dr. Cheryl Canty-Willaims at (803) 691-6850 ext. 85405.
PSAT/ SC Junior Scholars
Talking Points:
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Football game against EL Wright that was cancelled last week has been rescheduled...
The football game that BMS was to play against E.L.Wright last week has been rescheduled. The new date for the game is 10/17 at E.L. Wright Middle School, at 3:30 p.m. Come out and support the Chargers!
Muffins with Mom...
Please join us for Muffins with Mom on Friday, September 15th from 7am-8am. Drop by the media center with your child for a cup of coffee and muffin or donut. We look forward to seeing you!
Don't forget to pick up some new books at the book fair...
The Book Fair will be held in the BMS library September 11-15.
The hours are 7am-2:30p, Monday - Thursday and 7am-12p Friday. BMS PTO will host Muffins for Moms in the library on Friday, Sept. 15th. Shop the book fair on line Sept. 3- Sept. 16 :
http://www.scholastic.com/
The hours are 7am-2:30p, Monday - Thursday and 7am-12p Friday. BMS PTO will host Muffins for Moms in the library on Friday, Sept. 15th. Shop the book fair on line Sept. 3- Sept. 16 :
http://www.scholastic.com/
Funds raised at the book fair will go towards purchasing books for the BMS library.
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