Beautiful Day at BMS!

Beautiful Day at BMS!

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Help for Sandy Hook Elementary School

I saw this on the Warrick County Awareness site. This is a wonderful way to help the students and staff of this school.

Just passing this on, a simple request from the teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary School:

“We are the teachers who grew up in Newtown and we are asking you to lend a hand.
All teachers know that the first thing a child must have in order to learn is a sense of safety and security. On December 14th the students, teachers, staff and families of Sandy Hook school had their sense of security shattered. In the next few days and weeks Sandy Hook students and staff will be settling in to a school building in Monroe, CT. We’re asking you to help restore their sense of security by asking your students to lend a hand.

Here’s how…

1. Gather up some regular old computer paper or card stock in either white or light green and some finger paint.
2. Let each of your students put their hand print on a sheet and decorate it however they wish.
3. Ask each student to add their name, city or town and school.
4. Collect all the handprint pages and send them to the address below.
5. Once the helping hands are collected our team of volunteers will string them together and hang them in the halls of the new school facility pending district approval.
6. A poster explaining our mission will be hung unobtrusively at the entrance to the school also pending district approval.

The message will be simple: You are not alone. Your are loved. You are safe.

Please join us!
If you live near Newtown just leave a message in the blog and we’ll pick up your helping hands.
If you’re far, please mail your helping hands.”

Helping Hands
c/o L. Mazzariello
69 Osborne Hill Rd.
Sandy Hook, CT
06482





Thursday, December 6, 2012

Scholastic Homework Hub

Below is a link to the Scholastic Homework Hub. It is a great tool to help students get organized for studying.


http://www.scholastic.com/kids/homework/organizer.htm



Tuesday, November 27, 2012

College and Job Fair - November 28 at 6 pm

For: Boonville Middle, Boonville High, Tecumseh Junior High, and Tecumseh High School Students with IEPs

WHEN:

November 28, 2012

6:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Boonville High School Cafeteria

WHAT:

Snacks & Door Prizes

For More Information/Questions Please Call BHS at 897-6059 or email aulrey@warrick.k12.in.us


Sunday, November 25, 2012

Teen Safety

* I had a parent contact me about teaching teens how to stay safe from abduction. I found a site with some valuable information for teens and their parents. We tend to teach younger children more about the dangers of abduction...we need to continue the teaching as our children get older.

http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-teen-health/child_teen_safety_information.shtmlNovember 25, 2012

Children are our Nation’s most precious resource, but as children, they often lack the skills to protect themselves. It is our responsibility, as parents and teachers, to safeguard children and to teach them the skills to be safe. This section is designed to help you talk to your children about how to protect themselves against abduction and exploitation. It is divided into several sections:

WHAT ARE THE RISKS TO YOUR CHILD: facts and figures on child abductions

HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILD: tips for discussing child safety

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP YOUR CHILD: tips for parents to help their children stay safe

WHAT YOUR CHILD CAN DO: the rules for younger children

WHAT YOUR TEEN CAN DO: the rules for older children

WHAT YOUR CHILD CAN DO: at school and at home

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY: numbers to call and information to collect

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN: where to go for more help

Every home and school should teach children about safety and protection measures. As a parent, you should take an active interest in your children and listen to them. Teach your children that they can be assertive in order to protect themselves against abduction and exploitation. And most importantly, make your home a place of trust and support that fulfills your child’s needs. Together we can protect our Nation’s children by teaching them to be smart, strong, and safe.

What are the Safety Risks to Your Child

Facts and figures on child abductions:

Children of every age, gender, and race are vulnerable to child abduction.
Approximately 203,900 children were abducted in 1999 in “family abductions” in which a family member was trying to deprive a caretaker of custodial rights.
– 98% of these children returned home. – None of these children were killed.

There were approximately 58,200 “non-family abductions” in 1999. Abductions in this category involved forcibly moving or detaining the child for a relatively short period of time, usually in connection with another crime.
– 99% of these children returned home. – Only 115 of these were the most serious and dangerous types of abductions—those perpetrated by strangers where the child was kept overnight, held for ransom, or killed. – Almost 60% of these children were returned safely.

When the abductor is unrelated to the child, the abductor is just as likely to be someone known to the child or family as to be a stranger.


Be Alert: Over 50% of the children kidnapped in non-family abductions were taken from the street, in a vehicle, or from a park or wooded area. Almost 75% of those children kidnapped in family abductions were taken from their own or another’s home or yard.
Tips for discussing child safety

Who?

YOU!

A parent is the best person to teach a child about personal safety.
What?

Effective personal safety skills.
Smart Thinking
Strong Character
Sticking Together
When?

NOW!

Age and maturity matter.
There is no perfect age when parents should begin teaching children about personal safety.
A child’s ability to comprehend and practice safety skills is affected by age, educational, and developmental levels.
How?

LISTEN to your children.

Know your children’s daily activities and habits.
Listen to what they like and what they don’t like.
Encourage open communication. Let your children know they can talk to you about any situation.
Reassure your children that their safety is your #1 concern.


TEACH your children.

Set boundaries about places they may go, people they may see, and things they may do.
Reinforce the importance of the “buddy system.”
It’s OK to say NO—tell your children to trust their instincts.
Get INVOLVED.

Know where your children are at all times.
Your children should check in with you if there is a change in plans.
There is no substitute for your attention and supervision.
PRACTICE safety skills with your child.

Rehearse safety skills so that they become second nature.
Tips for Parents to Help Their Children Stay Safe

Safety at Home

Children should know their full name, home phone number and how to use the telephone. Post your contact information where your children will see it: office phone number, cell phone, pager, etc.

Children should have a trusted adult to call if they’re scared or have an emergency.

Choose babysitters with care. Obtain references from family, friends, and neighbors. Once you have chosen the caregiver, drop in unexpectedly to see how your children are doing. Ask your children how the experience with the caregiver was, and listen carefully to their responses.

Safety in the Neighborhood

Make a list with your children of their neighborhood boundaries, choosing significant landmarks.

Interact regularly with your neighbors. Tell your children whose homes they are allowed to visit.

Don’t drop your children off alone at malls, movie theatres, video arcades, or parks.

Teach your children that adults should not approach children for help or directions. Tell your children that if they are approached by an adult, they should stay alert because this may be a “trick.”

Never leave children unattended in an automobile. Children should never hitchhike or approach a car when they don’t know and trust the driver.

Children should never go anywhere with anyone without getting your permission first.

Safety at School

Be careful when you put your child’s name on clothing, backpacks, lunch boxes or bicycle license plates. If a child’s name is visible, it may put them on a “first name” basis with an abductor.

Walk the route to and from school with your children, pointing out landmarks and safe places to go if they’re being followed or need help. Make a map with your children showing acceptable routes to school, using main roads and avoiding shortcuts or isolated areas. If your children take a bus, visit the bus stop with them and make sure they know which bus to take.

What Children Can Do to Be Safe

The rules for younger children:

KNOW my name, address, telephone number, and my parents’ names.
I always CHECK FIRST with my parents or the person in charge. I tell them before I go anywhere or get into a car, even with someone I know.
I always CHECK FIRST with my parents or a trusted adult before I accept anything from anyone, even from someone I know.
I always TAKE A FRIEND with me when I go places or play outside.
I SAY NO if someone tries to touch me or treat me in a way that makes me feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused.
OK to SAY NO, and I KNOW that there will always be someone who can help me.
I KNOW that I can TELL my parents or a trusted adult if I feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused.
I am STRONG, SMART, and have the right to be SAFE.
What Teens Can Do to Be Safe

The rules for older children

DON’T GO OUT ALONE. There is safety in numbers. This rule isn’t just for little kids, it applies to teens, too.

ALWAYS TELL AN ADULT WHERE YOU’RE GOING. Letting someone know where you’ll be at all times is smart. If you’re faced with a risky situation or get into trouble, your family and friends will know where to find you.

SAY NO IF YOU FEEL THREATENED. If someone—anyone—touches you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable, you have the right to say no. Whether it is pressure about sex, drugs, or doing something that you know is wrong, be strong and stand your ground.

What Kids & Teens Can Do to Stay Safe

School and after school tips for younger children:

Always TAKE A FRIEND when walking or riding your bike to and from school. Stay with a group while waiting at the bus stop. It’s safer and more fun to be with your friends. If anyone bothers you while going to or from school, get away from that person, and TELL a trusted adult like your parents or teacher.

If an adult approaches you for help or directions, remember grownups needing help should not ask children for help; they should ask other adults.

If someone you don’t know or feel comfortable with offers you a ride, say NO.

If someone follows you, get away from him or her as quickly as you can. Always be sure to TELL your parents or a trusted adult what happened.

If someone tries to take you somewhere, quickly get away and yell, “This person is trying to take me away!” or “This person is not my father (mother)!”

If you want to change your plans after school, always CHECK FIRST with your parents. Never play in parks, malls, or video arcades by yourself.

If you go home alone after school, check to see that everything is okay before you go in. Once inside, call your parents to let them know that you are okay. Make sure you follow your “Home Alone” tips.

Trust your feelings. If someone makes you feel scared or uncomfortable, get away as fast as you can and TELL a trusted adult.

Home Alone Tips for Teens:

Check out the house before entering.

Go to a safe place to call for help if something doesn’t seem right.

Lock the door.

Call your mom or dad when you get home to let them know you’re safe.

Never tell callers that your parents aren’t home. Instead say that he or she can’t come to the phone and offer to take a message.

Don’t open the door for or talk to anyone who comes to your home unless that person is a trusted family friend or relative and your mom or dad has said it is okay.

What Parents Should Do In An Emergency

Precautionary Measures: Necessary Materials:

Keep a complete description of your child.

Take color photographs of your child every six months.

Keep copies of your child’s fingerprints.

Keep a sample of your child’s DNA.

Know where your child’s medical records are located.

Have your dentist prepare and maintain dental charts for your child.

What You Should Do In Case Your Child Is Missing:

Immediately report your child missing to your local law enforcement agency.

Ask the law enforcement agency to enter your child into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Missing Persons File.

Limit access to your home until law enforcement arrives and has the opportunity to collect possible evidence.

Give law enforcement investigators all information you have on your child including fingerprints, photographs, complete description and the facts and circumstances related to the disappearance.

Call NCMEC at

1-800-THE-LOST

(1-800-843-5678)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN

Where to go for more help.

In an Emergency or if you have information about a missing or exploited child:

Call 911 and notify your local police Call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)

To report information about child pornography, child molestation, child prostitution, and the online enticement of children:

Log on to NCMEC’s CyberTipline at:www.cybertipline.com

The following websites provide additional information about protecting children from abduction and exploitation:

http://www.missingkids.com

NCMEC’s website to teach children about dangers on the Internethttp://www.netsmartz.org

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Crime Against Children Program webpagehttp://www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/cac/crimesmain.htm

McGruff the Crime Dog Information for child safety, identification, abduction, fingerprinting, and crime preventionhttp://mcgruff-safe-kids.com/

PERSONAL SAFETY FOR CHILDREN—A GUIDE FOR PARENTS (Reprinted with permission granted by National Criminal Justice Reference Service)

Monday, November 19, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving!

How will you celebrate Thanksgiving this year? This is a great time to start some new family traditions.
Here are a few examples:
* Watch the Thanksgiving parade together
* Play touch football
* Volunteer at a soup kitchen
* Play board games together
* Work on Christmas lists as a family
* Share your favorite Thanksgiving memory
* Watch a Christmas movie
* Help the hostess
* Write down all your blessing and share with your family
* Watch football together
* Take a family photo around the table
* Video chat or call some distant relatives

BMS wishes you a blessed Thanksgiving! Enjoy the extra time with family.




Tuesday, November 13, 2012

World Kindness Day

World Kindness day is today, November 1! You can read more about it here. Practicing kindness is a great way to bring families together. Here are some ideas for your celebration.

1. Leave something special on the neighbor's doorstep. Flowers, a baked good, an invitation to share a meal.

2. Make your kid's bed. Do the one chore your kid hates the most for him/her.

3. Make a contribution toward this very important fund. Change and one dollar bills from piggy banks count too.

4. Write a thank you or draw a picture for someone you love. Tell them what you love about them and thank them for being themselves.

5. Pay the toll for the car behind you, let your child give the money from the back window.

6. Pick up some trash. Spend an hour cleaning up a park, school, or even your neighborhood.

7. Make Hope Notes together as a family and spread them all over your city or town.

8. Try to smile at 10 people today.

9. Visit a grandparent or elderly friend.

10. Start an Acts of Kindness list.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Safe Schools Alert for all Warrick County Schools


Our School's Tip Reporting Service
Safety is one of our school's top priorities. That’s why we're now using SafeSchools Alert, a tip reporting system that allows students, staff, and parents to submit safety concerns to our administration four different ways:

1. Phone: 1-855-4ALERT1, ext. 1008
2. Text: Text #1008 @tip + your tip to (513) 655-7173
3. Email: tips@warrick-in.safeschoolsalert.com
4. Web: warrick-in.safeschoolsalert.com

Easily report tips on bullying, harassment, drugs, vandalism or any safety issue you're concerned about. Tips may be submitted anonymously too. Thanks in advance for helping to make our school community a safer place to work and learn! We appreciate your support.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

BMS Red Ribbon Week 2012

Dress Up Days:
Monday: RED DAY - Students wear RED to show their support for a drug-free life.
Tuesday: NEON DAY - "Too Bright to do Drugs" - Wear your brightest neon colors.
Wednesday: CAMO DAY - "War on Drugs" - Fight the war on drugs by
wearing camouflage.
Thursday: BOOT DAY - "Stomp out Drugs" - Wear boots (cowboy, hiking, army, etc.) to show that your are choosing to "stomp out drugs."
Friday: SPIRIT DAY - "Black & Gold Day" - Show your Panther spirit that we have too much pride in our school and self to do drugs.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

8th Grade Reality Store

Reality Store
Thursday, November 29th, all 8th grade students will be offered the opportunity to attend the reality store at Boonville Middle School. Each 8th grader will research careers and select a job that they want to use for the reality store.

We are in need of volunteers to help work the reality store. It starts at 7:45am and runs to 2:00pm with a lunch break from 11:15-12:00. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Luttrull @ 812-897-1420.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Connecting With Your Child's School Counselor for a Successful School Year

It’s that time of year again – back to school. As students across the country enter the school halls with fresh notebooks, clean backpacks and a new attitude to do their best, it’s time for parents to think about their back-to-school roles as well. One way to ensure your children have a successful school year is to make a connection with their school counseling department.

The school counselor’s role is to act as the first line of contact for parents and students for assistance in academic, social or personal development. The professional school counselor is a certified/licensed educator trained in school counseling with unique qualifications and skills to address all students’ academic, personal/social and career development needs.

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) encourages parents to proactively communicate with their child’s school counselor at least three times a year to best steer their child’s success. “It’s important for parents to establish and maintain regular communications with the school counselor to better understand their child’s challenges and address any concerns that could impede success,” said Carolyn Stone, Ed.D., president of the American School Counselor Association.

“Strong in-school counseling programs contribute to overall student success,” added Rich Lapan, Ph.D., professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. “Regular communications between parents and counselors can help a child tremendously.”

In an effort to help busy parents communicate more effectively with their child’s school counselor, ASCA is offering five “Back-to-School” tips to improve parent-counselor dialogue:

1. Understand the expertise and responsibilities of your child’s school counselor. School counselors make a measurable impact in every student’s life, assisting with academic, career and personal/social development. Professional school counselors are trained in both educating and counseling, allowing them to function as a facilitator between parents, teachers and the student in matters concerning the student’s goals, abilities and any areas needing improvement. School counselors provide services not only to students in need, but to all students.

2. Meet or contact your child’s school counselor at least three times per school year. The beginning of a school year is an excellent opportunity to initiate contact with your child’s school counselor and doing so can ensure your child’s positive school experience. Find out who the counselor is and what his or her experience and background are. By communicating with one another at the beginning, middle and end of the school year, parents and counselors can have a definite impact on a child’s success.

3. Discuss your child’s challenges and concerns with the school counselor. As a parent, you know your child best. However, the school counselor can help you better understand your child as a student. It’s important to encourage your child’s expression of needs, hopes and frustrations. School counselors are trained to help your children.

4. Learn about your child’s school and social connections from the school counselor. When you need information or assistance, your child’s school counselor can help you get in touch with the appropriate school officials; learn about school policies on behavior, attendance and dress; know the school calendar of important dates; and stay connected with the school in many other ways. The school counselor can also help you locate resources in the community when you need them.

5. Work with the school counselor to identify resources and find solutions to problems. If your child is having a problem at school, it is important to work with your child’s school counselor to find solutions. Discuss resources available within and outside of the school, and get information on how such programs can benefit your child. Your school counselor can be a valuable partner in your child’s education and preparation for life beyond school.

By taking advantage of all the school counseling department has to offer, you can help your child start off on the right foot – and stay there – this school year.

Parents can go to www.schoolcounselor.org to learn more about the various roles and services of school counselors and how to work with school counselors to help their children achieve success.

Provided by ASCA school counselors

Thursday, September 27, 2012

The Hot 50 List!

Please explore the site below. It lists the top 50 jobs for Indiana. This is a perfect site explore during College Go Week!

https://netsolutions.dwd.in.gov/hh50/jobList.aspx


Saturday, September 22, 2012

College Go Week 2012...This week!

BMS will be celebrating college go week, this week. It is a great week for students to focus on their future. They can take a career interest inventory online, work on a graduation plan, and start looking at possible colleges.All students are encouraged to wear their favorite college shirt, on Friday. We want to see all our students complete some type of advanced degree. The link below has several activities that can be done at home or school.

http://www.in.gov/collegegoweek/index.htm


Thursday, September 20, 2012

Girl Talk Update!

I had the first official Girl Talk meeting at BMS today! We had a great time. I currently have 25 girls signed up. I still have a few openings in grade 6th and 8th. Permissions forms are in the guidance office.

Below is a description of what is covered.
(previously posted on this blog)

The group focuses on friendship, peer pressure, being of good character, etc. We will make crafts and have several speakers. I have sponsored this group for years and the students have a ton of fun. Permission forms will be in the counseling office. Space is limited.

Below is the link to the official girl talk site. Much more information is on the Site below.

www.desiretoinspire.org

Coach's Dance tomorrow, 9/21!

The Coach's Dance will be this Friday. Don't miss out on the fun!




Friday, September 14, 2012

The dance for 9/14 has been cancelled!

The annual coach's dance has been cancelled for tonight. I will post the new date and time.


Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Midterms, this Week!

Can you believe it?! This week is midterm. This is a great time to review grades. Take this time to decide what can be done to make improvements and reach higher goals. I included a picture that explains how to form goals. I am proud of all the hard work that students have been doing! Parents, please continue checking grades and keeping your son / daughter focused on their goals. Students, keep up the good work.

Friday, September 7, 2012

Grandparents Day

Don't forget, Sunday, September 9th is Grandparents Day! Do something special to show them you care.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Study Skill Fact Sheet

Study Skills
At school...
Always write your homework in your planner.
 Keep your school desk clean and organized.
Have at least 2 sharp pencils.
 Review your work to catch any careless errors.
Participate in class discussions.
Ask for help when needed.
Listen with 100% attention.
Keep your eyes on your own paper. Never cheat.
 Cover your work. Don’t let others copy from you.
Behave in class 100%.

At home...
Ignore or remove all distractions when working.
 Eat a snack, drink some water before working.
Use the bathroom before starting homework.
 Have a set study time every day.
Do your homework at a desk or table.
Do your hardest homework first to get it done.
Do all of your homework and remember to turn it in.
Practice with your Study Buddy to improve your
math facts, spelling, and to quiz each other.
Read for at least 20 minutes every day.
 Look up words in the dictionary when needed.
Use a calendar to plan ahead for my quizzes, tests,
field trips, and special class projects.
 Practice your flash cards every day.
Have a great attitude! Remember you can do it!
© www.ProgressCards.com

Friday, August 31, 2012

National Speaker Headed to BMS

Safe Schools Healthy Students
Boonville High School, Tecumseh High School, and Boonville Middle School are pleased to partner with the Safe Schools Healthy Students Grant in hosting national speaker and author Brad Henning. Mr. Henning will be hosting several presentations.

Parents of all students from these 3 schools are invited to attend a special parent only session on Wednesday, September 12th at 6:30 in the BHS auditorium. This session is to help parents reinforce what the students will hear during the presentation. Mr. Henning, a dad himself, will give parents an overview of his talk as well as more tools to help guide kids through this challenging time of life.

Thursday, September 13th
7:45-9:15AM Boonville Middle School Presentation: “Building Relationships”


Please click this link for more information:
http://www.bradhenning.com/index.html

Friday, August 24, 2012

One Full Week Down!

It has been a great week! This was our first full week at BMS for the 2012-13 school year. We had amazing attendance, good behavior, and students engaged in learning.

Thank you parents, students, and teachers for your work this week. It is Friday of your first full week...checkout the video below. Enjoy your 1 minute celebration! :-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8a9yj7IOOo&feature=youtube_gdata_player


Monday, August 20, 2012

Connecting with your child's school counselor


*created by the ASCA (American School Counselor Association)

It’s that time of year again – back to school. As students across the country enter the school halls with fresh notebooks, clean backpacks and a new attitude to do their best, it’s time for parents to think about their back-to-school roles as well. One way to ensure your children have a successful school year is to make a connection with their school counseling department.

The school counselor’s role is to act as the first line of contact for parents and students for assistance in academic, social or personal development. The professional school counselor is a certified/licensed educator trained in school counseling with unique qualifications and skills to address all students’ academic, personal/social and career development needs.

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) encourages parents to proactively communicate with their child’s school counselor at least three times a year to best steer their child’s success. “It’s important for parents to establish and maintain regular communications with the school counselor to better understand their child’s challenges and address any concerns that could impede success,” said Carolyn Stone, Ed.D., president of the American School Counselor Association.

“Strong in-school counseling programs contribute to overall student success,” added Rich Lapan, Ph.D., professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. “Regular communications between parents and counselors can help a child tremendously.”

In an effort to help busy parents communicate more effectively with their child’s school counselor, ASCA is offering five “Back-to-School” tips to improve parent-counselor dialogue:

1. Understand the expertise and responsibilities of your child’s school counselor. School counselors make a measurable impact in every student’s life, assisting with academic, career and personal/social development. Professional school counselors are trained in both educating and counseling, allowing them to function as a facilitator between parents, teachers and the student in matters concerning the student’s goals, abilities and any areas needing improvement. School counselors provide services not only to students in need, but to all students.

2. Meet or contact your child’s school counselor at least three times per school year. The beginning of a school year is an excellent opportunity to initiate contact with your child’s school counselor and doing so can ensure your child’s positive school experience. Find out who the counselor is and what his or her experience and background are. By communicating with one another at the beginning, middle and end of the school year, parents and counselors can have a definite impact on a child’s success.

3. Discuss your child’s challenges and concerns with the school counselor. As a parent, you know your child best. However, the school counselor can help you better understand your child as a student. It’s important to encourage your child’s expression of needs, hopes and frustrations. School counselors are trained to help your children.

4. Learn about your child’s school and social connections from the school counselor. When you need information or assistance, your child’s school counselor can help you get in touch with the appropriate school officials; learn about school policies on behavior, attendance and dress; know the school calendar of important dates; and stay connected with the school in many other ways. The school counselor can also help you locate resources in the community when you need them.

5. Work with the school counselor to identify resources and find solutions to problems. If your child is having a problem at school, it is important to work with your child’s school counselor to find solutions. Discuss resources available within and outside of the school, and get information on how such programs can benefit your child. Your school counselor can be a valuable partner in your child’s education and preparation for life beyond school.

By taking advantage of all the school counseling department has to offer, you can help your child start off on the right foot – and stay there – this school year.

Parents can go to www.schoolcounselor.org to learn more about the various roles and services of school counselors and how to work with school counselors to help their children achieve success.

Advice for supporting your son or daughter at school

Scholastic published an article from a middle school principal. The principal gives all kinds of tips to support your child in school. The link is below. Enjoy!

http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=2162

Thursday, August 16, 2012

ISTEP Information






We are just a few weeks from ISTEP testing. Testing will start at BMS the week of March 4th. We want all our students to do their very best. As a parent, you can help by encouraging your student to work hard on the test. Remind them that ISTEP is a great way for them to prove all the hard work they have done this year.

Simple steps to help at home are:
Plenty of rest the week of ISTEP
A nutritious breakfast, each morning
Positive words from you. :-)
Reminding student to read directions carefully.

Below is a link to information about ISTEP+, by grade level.


http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/assessment/istep-grades-3-8


Experience ISTEP+ online, practice test link.




http://learnoas.ctb.com/ISTEP/

Khan Academy

Please check out the Khan Academy website. The site has hundreds of  FREE videos that teaches algebra, basic math, science, history, and much more.

http://www.khanacademy.org/




Wednesday, August 15, 2012

The Drama Years

I just finished reading the book below. It is written by the founder of Girl Talk. It talks about middle school girl dynamics. It teaches girls and their parents how to work through these years. It is a great resource for middle school girls and their parents. Please look at the site below. It gives you even more links to more information on this topic.

http://www.desiretoinspire.org/HaleyKilpatrick/TheDramaYears.aspx

First day of school!

It was a wonderful start to the 2012-13 school year at BMS! We started the day with an assembly. Mr. Wilder introduced all the teachers and staff to the students. Teachers did an event supporting the Olympic theme! It was great fun. I love to see all the new faces of the sixth graders. I talked to several students today...all said that they were excited about the year. BMS is blessed with wonderful students and families. We are ready for a productive and fun year!

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Box Tops for Education

Please help support Boonville Middle School by collecting Box Tops for education. 10% goes back to BMS! For more information go to:
http://www.boxtops4education.com/Default.aspx

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Schedule Changes


MAKING A SCHEDULE CHANGE

Administration creates the master schedule with the input of teachers and counselors, and all student schedule changes are completed by the second week of school to ensure a smooth transition and stability for the students and teachers. In general, counselors assist the administration with scheduling, but making schedule changes after the second week of school is very rare.

Examples of a Valid Schedule Change Request:

Missing a period
Scheduled for a duplicate class
Scheduled for the wrong grade level
Special needs or concerns

Examples of Invalid Schedule Change Requests:

Changing a teacher
Changing to be with friends
Changing to have a class during a different time of day

Monday, July 30, 2012

Learn More Indiana Website


This website is a great resource for middle school students and their parents.
Learn More Indiana is here to guide Hoosiers on how to get to college so that students of all ages can achieve the dream of a degree.
If you’re willing to take the journey, we can provide you with the map.

To learn more, visit: www.learnmoreindiana.org



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21st Century Scholars Program

If you have a student who is in grades 7th or 8th, please consider applying for 21st Century Scholars Program. Based on financial eligibility, students can earn money for college. This is a popular program that helps students set goals to get to college and attain them!See link for more information.
http://www.in.gov/ssaci/2345.htm





Homework Help Line

Homework Hotline
Guidance
The Rose-Hulman Homework Hotline is now up and running for this school year.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's Homework Hotline has opened for the academic year! More than 100 bright Rose-Hulman students are trained and ready to assist students if they need math and science homework help in the evenings.

Students can call or email the homework hotline, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Sunday through Thursday-for math and science homework help. The number is 1-877-ASK-ROSE, and the website is www.AskRose.org. The service and the telephone call are both free.





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6th Grade Graduation Plan


In grade 6, a student and the student's parent should develop an initial graduation plan. The plan must include the following:
1. A statement of intent to graduate from high school
2. An acknowledgment of the importance of:
-good citizenship
-school attendance
-diligent study habits
3. The plan must become part of the student's permanent school record
4. Further development of the graduation plan continues in the 9th grade
Access a copy of the required form for discussion with your child at the following web address. These forms must be signed and return to the school.
Here is a link to the online version of the form.
http://www.in.gov/learnmoreindiana/files/2010-2011_6th_Grade_Grad_Plan_from_OnTrack.pdf




Sunday, July 29, 2012

Coach John Wooden's and Leadership Success

BMS will be following and teaching the wise words from coach John Wooden, this year. He taught several skills that he believes creates, great leaders. His leadership pyramid is pictured below. His website is also listed. Please take time to look it over.

Several teachers from BMS, took time this summer to build this pyramid as a visible reminder to students. Stop by BMS and check it out!

http://www.coachwooden.com/







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Cyber bullying

Cyber bullying
I found a great link that teaches you how to stay safe on the Internet. We all are using the Internet more and more. It is a great tool but it can also be dangerous. Don't let yourself be bullied but you also need to make sure YOU, do not become a cyber bully. Check out the link below.

http://docs.docstoc.com/pdf/451459/e5b0de30-ffec-402c-9355-349736817547.pdf




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