The Bulldog Bulletin

Innovate, Discover, Solve—This is the goal of the fall semester independent investigation projects (IIPs). All students at this time, in each grade are working away at their independent investigation projects (IIP) for their health science. Each year, scholars come up with their own project question, hypothesis and design. They then carry out their project as an investigation. Investigations can be engineering in nature (innovations and solutions through creations) or scientific in nature (discoveries and solutions through experiments or observations). By this time, scholars should have written a proposal, received feedback and revised it. Scholars received plenty of time to read, think and develop their project in class and will be completing their investigations outside of class. They will have time again in class to analyze their results and write them up. Parents and guardians can provide support by ensuring students are meeting deadlines, ensuring they complete their investigations, asking students to explain their project and reaching out to the health science teachers if they have any questions. Community members provide support as mentors and advisors. We thank wonderful BCM medical students for the advise they have given many of our scholars so far! IIPs are a growth experience and an opportunity to develop systematic and creative thinking as well as grit and commitment. We have had many place winners including 1st place winners at the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston and Broadcom National Nominees. Please help your student be positive about their project as a growth experience. Our goal is for students to grow and thrive in the experience--In it to Love It. Check out the following website for inspiration:https://www.societyforscience.org/broadcom-masters/2022-finalists/. While projects are due at the beginning of December (only a few more weeks to go!), we can’t wait to see all projects on display at our STEAM Symposium January 12th, 5:30 – 7:30 pm!

It's that time of year again when Influenza or what society simply calls the 'flu', has welcomed itself into our communities. As we enter the height of flu season, it is important to be reminded of steps we can take to combat the spread of germs throughout our student population.

As we all know, the flu is a contagious disease that causes symptoms such as fever, headache, fatigue, cough, nasal congestion, sore throat, and body aches.

Flu outbreaks can occur as early as October and last as late as May. The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated every year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu.

Please follow this link https://www.houstonhealth.org/services/data-reporting/flu-reports for some helpful tips to keep you, your family, and friends safe from getting sick.

Self-discipline is not only a way to control your actions towards anything you may become tempted with, it is also a way to avoid distractions that can hinder your learning.

During the month of November, our character education focus is self-discipline. Students should journal about it during homeroom and it will be beneficial to have talks about this important topic at home.

Bullying is a national issue that has expanded from the school campuses to other platforms like social media.

Children who are bullied can experience negative social, emotional, academic and health issues. When children are bullied, they are more likely to experience depression and anxiety, increased feeling of sadness and loneliness.

BCMAR has committed to harboring a safe and healthy learning environment for everyone.

During the month of October, our campus adapted tangible representations to make an awareness of bullying that our scholars could make a connection while having fun.

Here at BCMAR, we entice families of our students to join us in this nationwide battle to prevent all types of bullying. Technology has added to an increased amount in cyberbullying at the school-age level.

Below is a link to some helpful tips to parents and guardians of middle school students.

https://www.stopbullying.gov/prevention/middle-school

Bulldogs were in the halloween spirit on Literacy Night facilitated by Mrs. Dupree and her ELA department. Families were able to learn about strategies to help their young scholars learn to love reading.

There were games, goodies, an amazing Haunted House, book vendors, and our very own sixth grade science teacher Mr. Reuben Nicholas' E-commerce business provided a 360 photo booth for our students and families to capture some wonderful and hilarious memories.

As if our "Spooktacular" Literacy Night wasn't enough, our Bulldog Scholars had the opportunity to join in on the festivities of our first student-organized Halloween Boo-Bash!

Boys, girls, ghosts, and goblins alike all came out to party BCMAR-style!

Our scholars got to bask in the beautiful weather as each grade level was catered with a tailgate lunch. The weather was amazing and the food was win for the students.

The students under the direction of Nurse Block and Ms. Chelsea Pitts put together campaigns that gave students an experience on how democracy works.

Just a friendly reminder to charge your laptops at home each night. Any student in need of tech assistance must complete a Tech Request Form by scanning the QR code posted throughout the campus.

Device Protection:

Chromebooks should always be inside the carry case when not in use.

Chromebook Wars:

Be the grade level to win a Chromebook Celebration by having the least amount of damaged or lost devices.

The winning class will be announced on December 2.

Ms. Glenn, our campus Wraparound Services Specialist is a great resource to assist families of students and staff that may benefit from the resources offered. Please Click the following link to submit a Student Assistance Form https://houstonisd.force.com/saf/s/?language=en_US

Student Success Parent Meeting: November 10 at 9:00 am

Thanksgiving Break: November 21-25

Cycle 3 Dates: November 14-December 21

Ms. Emsley creates a collaborative learning environment that allows her scholars to review elements of a narrative with a graphic organizer.

This particular learning objective for Ms. Emsley's Language Arts and Reading class was to be able to read/identify elements of stories, and to learn how to create a strong analysis about authors craft or authors purpose for the importance of sharing one's story and understanding to others. Ms. Emsley's students are engaging with a variety of narratives, such as memoirs, autobiographies, personal narratives and more. The students are using audiobooks, canvas, edpuzzle, along with interactive notebooks to be able to build their stamina for writing. Some students chose to read autobiographies about famous scientists or doctors. This semester, scholars will be working on independent reading projects and writing their own narrative stories. Learning this is important because students will be able to comprehend what they are reading and know how to look at data and evidence to be able to find contextual meaning. By being required to share their stories, students will learn how to build collaborative communities.

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