ISTEP Online Practice test

I have attached a link to a practice test online. This test can be taken from home. Click START THE TEST and the top of the page. When it asks for a log in information...just go ahead and click log in.

This is a great way for students to get ready for the upcoming online ISTEP. Students will be given an official, required practice test, at school.


Here is the link:

http://learnoas.ctb.com/ISTEP/intro6-8.html

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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/

Girls in Bloom 2013 Expo...Welcomes 5th-8th Grade Girls!

The 2013 Expo is February 23 and it will be held at the University of Southern Indiana. We will only be accepting 300 pre-registrations. Attendees must pre-register for the event.

Our annual expo continues to grow throughout the
community.

In 2012, GIB had over 250 volunteers and girls at the expo. GIB,
with the community support, hopes to continue the growing number of volunteers
and girls in 2013.

The 2013 Expo will have a special “Reporter for a Day” workshop. An essay
contest will be held to determine the 15 winners who will work with the
University of Southern Indiana, The Shield Advisor and staff to produce a
newspaper on the day of the event.

For more information go to:
http://www.girlsinbloom.us/expo-2013.html

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14 Tips on How to Be Organized in Middle School - wikiHow

Strengthening Families

Resolving to spend more time with your family? Strengthening Families is coming to BMS and can help! Strengthening Families is a program designed to improve communication within families. Strengthening Families is a nine week program, starting Tuesday, Jan. 15 and continuing each Tuesday until Tuesday, March 11. The program starts with a FREE dinner for each family beginning at 5:30 p.m. The program ends each night at 8:00 p.m. This program targets ages 10-14 and their families. Younger children will have supervision and homework help. Space is limited, and the time to sign up is NOW! Door prizes will also be awarded each night. If you have questions or would like to enroll in this program, contact Vicki Dalton a vdalton@warrick.k12.in.us or Natosha Bruner at nbruner@warrick.k12.in.us or call 897-1420

Welcome 2013! Set Goals for a successful year!

January 2, 2013 starts the second semester at BMS. It is a great time to set some goals for this semester. If you set your mind to it, you can do it!

Below are some websites that have some great goal setting activities.

http://www.goodcharacter.com/BCBC/Goals.html

http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cfm?pageID=1171