Report Card Information...

 

  Greetings Charger Families,

The end of the nine weeks is November 5th.  We will be mailing our first report card home to all parents/students by November 10th. The report card will be mailed to the current address that we have on file.  If your mailing address needs to be updated, please contact our Registrar, Mrs. Tammy Murray, by emailing tmurray@richland2.org or by calling 803-691-6850 ext. 85406

*Report cards will also be available for review on Parent Portal on November 10th.

If you have any questions, please contact the school.

Phase 2 Daily Schedule Information...

 Our cardstock, Phase 2 daily schedules are now available.  If you would like to pick up a copy for your student, they will be available for pick-up on Monday, November 2nd from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm in our front reception area.  Please remember, masks must be worn in the building.  

Students that will be returning to school face to face via our hybrid learning model beginning November 4, will receive their copy during their homeroom class on their first day back.  

If you do not get the opportunity to pick up your copy on November 2nd, you may use the schedule posted online.  We will mail out a copy of the schedule with our first quarter report cards on November 11th.

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

BMS Red Ribbon Week October 26-30th...

 Red Ribbon Week Flyer

Pink Out Day ~ Thursday, October 29th...

 

Charger Live Phase 2 School Re-opening Information...

 Please tune into our “Charger Live” for important updates regarding Phase 2, School Re-Opening

Pink Out Day ~ Thursday, October 29th...

 

BMS Red Ribbon Week October 26-30th...

Red Ribbon Week Flyer

 

An Important Message Regarding Medication Given At School...

 An Important Message Regarding Medication Given At School:

We are looking forward to our students returning to school on Nov. 4th for Face 2 Face instruction for those that will be returning during Phase 2. 

 

If your child is on a medication that MUST be given during school hours or has Emergency Meds such as EpiPens, Auvi-Q, Diastat, Seizure, ADHD meds, or Inhalers (including self carry) please read the following carefully:

Meds may be brought to the front lobby of the school as follows:    Wednesday, October 21st  thru Friday, October 30th from  8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Remember, all meds must have a Medication Form signed by the MD and Parent, and must be in the original containers.  All controlled substances will need to be counted.  Please allow additional time as may be necessary.

The Medication Forms can be found online, at: 

 https://www.richland2.org/RichlandDistrict/media/Richland-District/Documents/Med-Permission-Form_2020-2021.pdf  

We kindly ask that you avoid bringing in supplemental meds such as Tylenol, Advil, etc...  to avoid unnecessary trips to the nurse. Remember, if your child is feeling sick, they must stay home.

Pink Out Day ~ Thursday, October 29th...

 

BMS Red Ribbon Week October 26-30th...

 Red Ribbon Week Flyer

BMS Red Ribbon Week October 26-30th...

 

Red Ribbon Week Flyer

An Important Message Regarding Medication Given At School...

 An Important Message Regarding Medication Given At School:

We are looking forward to our students returning to school on Nov. 4th for Face 2 Face instruction for those that will be returning during Phase 2. 

 

If your child is on a medication that MUST be given during school hours or has Emergency Meds such as EpiPens, Auvi-Q, Diastat, Seizure, ADHD meds, or Inhalers (including self carry) please read the following carefully:

Meds may be brought to the front lobby of the school as follows:    Wednesday, October 21st  thru Friday, October 30th from  8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Remember, all meds must have a Medication Form signed by the MD and Parent, and must be in the original containers.  All controlled substances will need to be counted.  Please allow additional time as may be necessary.

The Medication Forms can be found online, at: 

 https://www.richland2.org/RichlandDistrict/media/Richland-District/Documents/Med-Permission-Form_2020-2021.pdf  

We kindly ask that you avoid bringing in supplemental meds such as Tylenol, Advil, etc...  to avoid unnecessary trips to the nurse. Remember, if your child is feeling sick, they must stay home.

Interim 2 Quarter 1 Available...

 

 Our second interim report for 

the first quarter is available for viewing.

Please be reminded that our first interim report for the 2020-2021 school year was mailed home as a paper copy.  Parents are reminded that all other interim reports at Blythewood Middle School will be accessible via Parent Portal (paper copies will not be printed).  

If you have an Active Parent Portal account you may check your child’s grades each week.  When you log into your account, the grades will automatically appear on the screen.  There is not a “report” tab to click on in Parent Portal.

It is important to monitor your child’s grades through Parent Portal before report 

cards are issued.  If you note that grades are not being updated regularly, please contact the appropriate grade-level administrator, school counselor or Mrs. Mazyck.

BMS Step Up to Sixth...

  We are pleased to announce that we will host Step Up to Sixth on Friday, October 30th for all students who have selected the hybrid option for Phase 2 and will return to school in person beginning on November 4th, 2020.  This opportunity will allow students to experience a “trial run” prior to their official return beginning on Wednesday, November 4th.  Students will be able to meet their teachers and classmates in person, have a tour of the school, and learn all about being a Blythewood Middle School Charger.  Students remaining in elearning for Phase 2 will be able to "attend" virtually through Google Meet.

There will be two sessions: morning and afternoon.  If your child’s last name ends in letters A-L, then s/he will attend the morning session from 8:00am – 10:00am.  If your child’s last name ends in letters M-Z, then your child will attend the afternoon session from 12:30pm – 2:30pm.   More information regarding drop-off/pick up times, bus transportation, and meals will be forthcoming once registration has closed and details have been finalized.

Please complete this form by October 22, at 11:59 p.m. for each 6th grade child that you have enrolled at BMS that will attend Step Up To 6th.

https://bit.ly/BMSStepUpTo6th

Schools will follow CDC and DHEC guidelines for safety precautions to help protect our students, faculty, and staff. Students will be with their homeroom for the duration of the session and are required to wear masks at all times. Please do not send your child to Step Up To Sixth if:

● S/he is experiencing fever, shortness of breath, loss of taste/smell, or new or worsening cough.

● S/he is experiencing two of the following: sore throat, body/muscle aches, chills, fatigue, headaches, congestion, runny nose, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.

● S/he has been in a household with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or has been in a household with anyone who has been quarantined for COVID-19 in the past 14 days.

Tickets for Volleyball and Football @Longleaf Middle School...

Good Afternoon,

Tomorrow our football team and volleyball team play

@ Longleaf Middle School.

Per Longleaf:

Volleyball tickets will start being sold at 3:30. There are 80 total tickets.

First come first serve.

Football tickets will be sold starting at 4:00 pm. There are 140 total tickets.

First come first serve.

As always, masks are required in the gym and out on the football

field.

Phase 2 - November 4th...

 Phase 2 FAQ's

An Important Message Regarding Medication Given At School...

 An Important Message Regarding Medication Given At School:

We are looking forward to our students returning to school on Nov. 4th for Face 2 Face instruction for those that will be returning during Phase 2. 

 

If your child is on a medication that MUST be given during school hours or has Emergency Meds such as EpiPens, Auvi-Q, Diastat, Seizure, ADHD meds, or Inhalers (including self carry) please read the following carefully:

Meds may be brought to the front lobby of the school as follows:    Wednesday, October 21st  thru Friday, October 30th from  8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Remember, all meds must have a Medication Form signed by the MD and Parent, and must be in the original containers.  All controlled substances will need to be counted.  Please allow additional time as may be necessary.

The Medication Forms can be found online, at: 

 https://www.richland2.org/RichlandDistrict/media/Richland-District/Documents/Med-Permission-Form_2020-2021.pdf  

We kindly ask that you avoid bringing in supplemental meds such as Tylenol, Advil, etc...  to avoid unnecessary trips to the nurse. Remember, if your child is feeling sick, they must stay home.

Interim 2 Quarter 1 Available Tomorrow...

 Our second interim report for 

the first quarter will be available for viewing tomorrow, October 21st.

Please be reminded that our first interim report for the 2020-2021 school year was mailed home as a paper copy.  Parents are reminded that all other interim reports at Blythewood Middle School will be accessible via Parent Portal (paper copies will not be printed).  

If you have an Active Parent Portal account you may check your child’s grades each week.  When you log into your account, the grades will automatically appear on the screen.  There is not a “report” tab to click on in Parent Portal.

It is important to monitor your child’s grades through Parent Portal before report 

cards are issued.  If you note that grades are not being updated regularly, please contact the appropriate grade-level administrator, school counselor or Mrs. Mazyck.

Counselor's Corner ~ Unity Day...

 

We are excited to share with you that our school community will be celebrating Unity Day on Wednesday, October 21 in conjunction with our Virtual Walk at School Day.  

 Unity Day is an annual event occurring during National Bullying Prevention Month in October that promotes joining together to create healthier communities through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. It was started by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center in 2011 and is now celebrated around the world.  We want to encourage our families to participate in our virtual Walk At School Day by participating in any kind of outdoor physical activity, whether it's running, walking, riding a bike or something else. The goal of this event is to increase physical activity and raise awareness for safer walking conditions. 

 

 Please wear orange on October 21 to show that we are united against bullying and participate in our Virtual Walk At School Day.   Share your pictures with us on the BMS PTO Facebook page.  We hope you’ll take this opportunity to talk to your children about bullying prevention and all the positive things we can do to make healthier communities. 

A Message from the Healthroom...

 

BMS Step Up to Sixth...

  We are pleased to announce that we will host Step Up to Sixth on Friday, October 30th for all students who have selected the hybrid option for Phase 2 and will return to school in person beginning on November 4th, 2020.  This opportunity will allow students to experience a “trial run” prior to their official return beginning on Wednesday, November 4th.  Students will be able to meet their teachers and classmates in person, have a tour of the school, and learn all about being a Blythewood Middle School Charger.  Students remaining in elearning for Phase 2 will be able to "attend" virtually through Google Meet.

There will be two sessions: morning and afternoon.  If your child’s last name ends in letters A-L, then s/he will attend the morning session from 8:00am – 10:00am.  If your child’s last name ends in letters M-Z, then your child will attend the afternoon session from 12:30pm – 2:30pm.   More information regarding drop-off/pick up times, bus transportation, and meals will be forthcoming once registration has closed and details have been finalized.

Please complete this form by October 22, at 11:59 p.m. for each 6th grade child that you have enrolled at BMS that will attend Step Up To 6th.

https://bit.ly/BMSStepUpTo6th

Schools will follow CDC and DHEC guidelines for safety precautions to help protect our students, faculty, and staff. Students will be with their homeroom for the duration of the session and are required to wear masks at all times. Please do not send your child to Step Up To Sixth if:

● S/he is experiencing fever, shortness of breath, loss of taste/smell, or new or worsening cough.

● S/he is experiencing two of the following: sore throat, body/muscle aches, chills, fatigue, headaches, congestion, runny nose, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.

● S/he has been in a household with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or has been in a household with anyone who has been quarantined for COVID-19 in the past 14 days.

Charger Pride Phase 2 Information...

 

Learning Model Deadline...

 Greetings Charger Families,

Please remember that the last day to make a Learning Model change will be Monday, October 19th at 9:00 am.  After this time, any changes made to your students' Learning Model will not go into effect until December 7th. 

BMS Step Up to Sixth...

 We are pleased to announce that we will host Step Up to Sixth on Friday, October 30th for all students who have selected the hybrid option for Phase 2 and will return to school in person beginning on November 4th, 2020.  This opportunity will allow students to experience a “trial run” prior to their official return beginning on Wednesday, November 4th.  Students will be able to meet their teachers and classmates in person, have a tour of the school, and learn all about being a Blythewood Middle School Charger.  Students remaining in elearning for Phase 2 will be able to "attend" virtually through Google Meet.

There will be two sessions: morning and afternoon.  If your child’s last name ends in letters A-L, then s/he will attend the morning session from 8:00am – 10:00am.  If your child’s last name ends in letters M-Z, then your child will attend the afternoon session from 12:30pm – 2:30pm.   More information regarding drop-off/pick up times, bus transportation, and meals will be forthcoming once registration has closed and details have been finalized.

Please complete this form by October 22, at 11:59 p.m. for each 6th grade child that you have enrolled at BMS that will attend Step Up To 6th.

https://bit.ly/BMSStepUpTo6th

Schools will follow CDC and DHEC guidelines for safety precautions to help protect our students, faculty, and staff. Students will be with their homeroom for the duration of the session and are required to wear masks at all times. Please do not send your child to Step Up To Sixth if:

● S/he is experiencing fever, shortness of breath, loss of taste/smell, or new or worsening cough.

● S/he is experiencing two of the following: sore throat, body/muscle aches, chills, fatigue, headaches, congestion, runny nose, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.

● S/he has been in a household with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or has been in a household with anyone who has been quarantined for COVID-19 in the past 14 days.

Counselor's Corner ~ Camp Hands of Hope...

 

Camp Hands of Hope is a weekend long bereavement camp for youth and their loved ones who have experienced the loss of a loved one in the past three years. This camp is hosted by the Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation. Due to COVID-19, the fall camp will be hosted this year in an ONLINE ONLY format. The upcoming camp will take place November 20 & 21, 2020, and will involve a mix of independent family activities and live sessions facilitated by clinical bereavement professionals.

Camp is open to youth ages 5-18 and their caregivers who have experienced the loss of a loved one in the past three years (must have at least one adult attend with the camper). Materials will be mailed in advance including grief journals, activity supplies, and t-shirts. The family is asked pay a $20 administrative fee (per family) to help offset the administrative time of processing applications, HOWEVER if that fee is a financial hardship, they can apply for an application fee waiver after their applications have been accepted and confirmed.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13th online at www.camphandsofhope.org. Registration will remain open until spaces are filled. There are also additional resources on their website for grieving children, families, and professionals that work with them.

Counselor's Corner ~ Unity Day is October 21st...

 

October is National Bullying Prevention Month.   Adults can help to prevent bullying by following these tips from stopbullying.gov.  

"When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time.

Parents, school staff, and other adults in the community can help kids prevent bullying by talking about it, building a safe school environment, and creating a community-wide bullying prevention strategy."

Unity Day is Wednesday October 21. We ask that you wear orange to show that we are together against bullying, and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.  

Phase 2 School Re-Opening @ Blythewood Middle School FAQ...

 Greetings Charger Families,

Please see below, a link to our "Frequently Asked Questions" regarding Phase 2- School Reopening.  If you have additional questions that are not answered, we kindly ask that you please contact the school directly:

 Phase 2 Reopening FAQ

BMS Step Up to Sixth...

 We are pleased to announce that we will host Step Up to Sixth on Friday, October 30th for all students who have selected the hybrid option for Phase 2 and will return to school in person beginning on November 4th, 2020.  This opportunity will allow students to experience a “trial run” prior to their official return beginning on Wednesday, November 4th.  Students will be able to meet their teachers and classmates in person, have a tour of the school, and learn all about being a Blythewood Middle School Charger.  Students remaining in elearning for Phase 2 will be able to "attend" virtually through Google Meet.

There will be two sessions: morning and afternoon.  If your child’s last name ends in letters A-L, then s/he will attend the morning session from 8:00am – 10:00am.  If your child’s last name ends in letters M-Z, then your child will attend the afternoon session from 12:30pm – 2:30pm.   More information regarding drop-off/pick up times, bus transportation, and meals will be forthcoming once registration has closed and details have been finalized.

Please complete this form by October 22, at 11:59 p.m. for each 6th grade child that you have enrolled at BMS that will attend Step Up To 6th.

https://bit.ly/BMSStepUpTo6th

Schools will follow CDC and DHEC guidelines for safety precautions to help protect our students, faculty, and staff. Students will be with their homeroom for the duration of the session and are required to wear masks at all times. Please do not send your child to Step Up To Sixth if:

● S/he is experiencing fever, shortness of breath, loss of taste/smell, or new or worsening cough.

● S/he is experiencing two of the following: sore throat, body/muscle aches, chills, fatigue, headaches, congestion, runny nose, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.

● S/he has been in a household with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or has been in a household with anyone who has been quarantined for COVID-19 in the past 14 days.

2nd Annual BMS Library Pumpkin Patch Contest...

 Want to participate in the 2nd Annual BMS Library Pumpkin Patch Contest? All you have to do is decorate a pumpkin like your favorite book character and email me a picture by October 28. We will award the top 3 winners.

Charger Pride Phase 2 Information...

 

Athletic COVID Procedures...

 

Charger Pride Phase 2 Information...

 

No School Tomorrow...

 

School Improvement Council Candidate...

 

Hello Charger Families,

Below you will be able to meet our 2020-2021 BMS School Improvement Council Candidates.  After reviewing this video, please complete the ballot with this link.  You may choose as many of the candidates as you would like for the council.  Thank you.    

video link:  https://youtu.be/42L4W3fXpQA

Counselor's Corner ~ October is National Bullying Prevention Month...

 

October is National Bullying Prevention Month.  Harassment, intimidation or bullying, as defined by the Richland Two Board Policies, is a gesture, electronic communication or a written, verbal, physical or sexual act reasonably perceived to have the effect of either of the following:  harming a student physically or emotionally or damaging a student’s property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of personal harm or property damage; or insulting or demeaning a student or group of students causing substantial disruption in, or substantial interference with, the orderly operation of the school. During this month, we will focus on how we can put a stop to bullying.  Monday, October 5 was #BlueAgainstBullying.  We asked for everyone to wear blue to show that they stand against bullying.   Unity Day is Wednesday October 21. We ask that you wear orange to show that we are together against bullying, and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. 

Intervention Time Starts Monday...

 Beginning Monday, October 5th, the Intervention time that is currently built into our Phase I schedule will be used for students' "Personalized Learning Time"! During this time, students may email their teacher if they need additional assistance.  Teachers may also use this time for tutoring/Academic Assistance.  Please do not hesitate to contact the school with any questions that you may have.  

Intervention Time Starts Monday...

 Beginning Monday, October 5th, the Intervention time that is currently built into our Phase I schedule will be used for students' "Personalized Learning Time"! During this time, students may email their teacher if they need additional assistance.  Teachers may also use this time for tutoring/Academic Assistance.  Please do not hesitate to contact the school with any questions that you may have.  

Conquering the PSAT Seminar...

 Registration Link

Intervention Time Starts Monday...

 Beginning Monday, October 5th, the Intervention time that is currently built into our Phase I schedule will be used for students' "Personalized Learning Time"! During this time, students may email their teacher if they need additional assistance.  Teachers may also use this time for tutoring/Academic Assistance.  Please do not hesitate to contact the school with any questions that you may have.