BALDWIN STREET MIDDLE SCHOOL September 9, 2016 e-banner NEWSLETTER 3835 Baldwin Street Hudsonville, MI 49426 616.669.7750 Welcome back to school! Despite the heat and humidity, we have had a fantastic first week of school at BMS! We are blessed to have kind and polite students and a helpful and caring staff. We have witnessed numerous instances of students and staff going above and beyond to make someone's day. Sixth grade students and students new to BMS are familiarizing themselves with our building, and fitting right in. Our seventh and eighth-grade students are helping to make them feel welcomed. Next week Wednesday, our entire 8th grade class will travel to The Conference Grounds in Grand Haven, MI for our annual leadership camp. Students will engage in team building activities, develop a leadership theme for the school year, and listen to speakers who will challenge them to become influential leaders within our building. We look forward challenging our eighth-grade students and are excited to see how they demonstrate leadership throughout the school year. Thanks to Mrs. Van Zalen, guidance counselor for the many hours in organizing this event and making sure it runs smoothly each year. Our new safe and secure entrance is complete and fully operational. Visitors are asked to ring a doorbell at the main office entrance. One of our secretaries will then buzz you into the office where you can sign in to visit the school. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all become accustomed to the new procedures. Please remember to use the east entrance near the gym for after-school events as the main entrance doors will lock at 3:30 pm. UPCOMING DATES ~ Mon. Sept. 12 Magazine Sale Kick Off Assembly ~ Wed. Sept. 14 8th Graders Leadership Camp - leaving school @ 9am, returning @ 2:15pm ~ Fri. Sept. 16 Early Release - School Dismisses at 11:15am ~ Thurs. Sept. 22 8th Graders Only - East Coast Trip Informational Parent/Student Meeting 7:00pm in BMS Cafeteria ~ Mon. Sept. 26 7th Grade Team Platinum Golfing ~ Tues. Sept. 27 7th Grade Team Summit Golfing ~ Thurs. Oct. 13 Picture Retake Day Baldwin Street Middle School is truly a great place to grow! Picture Retakes will be Thursday, October 13. If you missed handing in the picture order packet from the pictures taken today, you can still order pictures online. Picture pricing and ordering information is available at www.geskusphoto.com/fallorders. You will need to enter our school web code - 029KFSNYAIJQC. Credit cards orders must be placed online. THIS IS HOW YOU ORDER A YEARBOOK ALSO. If you order a package, a yearbook is included but a yearbook only is #14 with a price of $8.00. ANNUAL MAGAZINE SALE KICK-OFF Mr. Glen Miller will help us kick off our annual magazine sale this coming Monday, Sept. 12th. Please be watching for the student magazine packets coming home. Help BMS by renewing your existing subscriptions, ordering new titles or giving the gift of reading to others! Ask family, friends and local businesses with waiting room areas to help. BMS will receive 40-50% of each order!
LUNCH MENU Mon. Sept. 12 Tues. Sept. 13 Wed. Sept. 14 Thurs. Sept. 15 Fri. Sept. 16 Chicken Noodle and Rice Soup with Bosco Cheesestick (VM) Pulled Pork Sandwich (VM) Yogurt Bar (MD) Mini Corn Dogs (MD)) Side: Tator Tots Sandwich Bar (SM) Side: Corn Pepperoni Calzone (MD) Side: Baked Fries EARLY RELEASE DAY @ 11:15am - NO LUNCH BREAKFAST IS ALSO SERVED EVERY MORNING!! Join your friends and start the day off the right way! ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS AND PARENTS OF 8TH GRADERS: ~There will be an informational meeting for the 2016 East Coast Trip on Thursday, September 22nd at 7:00pm. Parents and students should come to hear more about this fabulous 8th grade trip which travels the east coast (New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Williamsburg, Gettysburg and Hershey). The meeting will be held in the BMS cafeteria, so bring a check, cash, or credit card for $100. to reserve a spot on the bus for the 2017 ECT. We will discuss upcoming fundraisers as well
Spring Athletics As a courtesy reminder to our fans, please be reminded that there is an entrance fee for middle school sports as follows: Adults - $3.00 Students - $2.00 Senior Citizens - $2.00 Family Pass - $8.00 Schedules: Schedules are available on the middle school website. Stadium Security Notice: ALL ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO SIT IN THE STANDS OR MEET IN AN ORDERLY MANNER WHILE VISITING THE CONCESSION AREA. PLEASE DO NOT DROP STUDENTS OFF AT THE GAME WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION. Students are not to be playing or congregating on the grassy area leading to the stands. Students who are deemed unruly or uncooperative by police or stadium security will be escorted out of the stadium or detained until a parent arrives. Possible loss of event privileges, as well as suspension from school face students who are unruly. Let s keep Friday night football games fun, safe, and positive! COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ~10th ANNUAL SEPTEMBERFEST ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW! Shop at the 10th Annual SeptemberFest Arts & Crafts Show being held on September 17, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Hudsonville Fair Grounds. $2.00 entry, 12 and under are free, and strollers are welcome! Featuring over 170 juried crafters and artists in five large buildings, coffee truck, baked goods, autumn mums and pumpkins, and much more! Lunch is also available. Want to come before the crowds and receive a special shopping bag of goodies? Purchase your $7 VIP Ticket and enjoy early entry at 8:15 a.m.! VIP Tickets can be purchased at the front office in Hudsonville Christian Elementary School. Hurry, limited tickets are available! Like us on Facebook and receive more information on the show, pictures, and meet featured artists and crafters! https:// www.facebook.com/hudsonvilleseptemberfest. his information is provided to you as a courtesy and is not affiliated with Hudsonville Public Schools.
The Game 1. Collect Poke`balls at each Poke`Stop! 2. Use the Lures at the Poke`Stops to collect as many Poke`mon as you can. 3. Battle at the Poke`Gym at Patmos Library Coutryard! JAMESTOWN EVENT! Saturday, September 10 10:00 am - Noon Meet outside the library starting at 10 am 4. To learn more about the game, stop by one of our "expert" tables and level up your knowledge! The Rules * Parents & Kids must play and stay together while out walking. * Stay outside do not go into any buildings (even to catch the rarest of Poke`mon!) * Watch out and be aware of others and your surroundings. Any questions, please call the Patmos Library #616-896-9798
Thursday, September 22, 2016 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Crisis team will be available after 8:00 p.m.) Join the conversation about mental health, suicide prevention and building family strength. Holland-born Brian Vander Ark is the lead singer and songwriter for The Verve Pipe. His solo career includes four studio albums. Brian is also a speaker and shares his stories of how a rollercoaster of success can sometimes take a dramatic turn, and even worse; a crash. Brian speaks about how this rise and fall feels and, more importantly, how to walk away stronger and emotionally sound. Brian shares his story in a very special and humble way; through music and personally telling about his life. Brian hopes that through his story and music those listening can find it in themselves to keep moving, adapting and changing. Register Online: www.resilienceottawa.eventbrite.com Adult Tickets: Donations Accepted Adolescent Tickets: Free with adult purchase or donation Location: Jenison Center for the Performing Arts 8375 20 th Ave., Georgetown Twp., MI 49428 West Michigan s private session with music and encouragement from Brian Vander Ark. We will also hear local stories of resilience and surviving suicide. Event Sponsored by: