BMS Parent Newsletter

May 19, 2023

School Safety - StayALERT

School safety is always an important part of the BMS educational setting. Blanco MS and Blanco ISD have partnered with Stay Alert to provide an avenue for students, parents, teachers, and community members to report issues related to school safety. If you are aware of an incident, situation, activity, etc. that needs to be reported to school officials, please utilize one of the Stay Alert program avenues to report it. Those reporting can choose to remain anonymous.

You can report:

online at www.stayalert.info

by email to report@stayalert.info

by text to 206-406-6485

by phone to 206-406-6485

Glee Club Wows!

The BMS Glee Club held a concert/recital on Tuesday, May 16. The students did an outstanding job in front of a nice crowd of parents and supporters. Each student had a selection they performed with the others as backup singers. Ms. Blackburn is the sponsor (and founder) of the BMS Glee Club.

Art Everywhere

BMS Students put their projects on display on Tuesday at the BMS Art Show. Their were a variety of projects on paper, wire sculptures, and clay sculptures as well. The creativity and attention to detail was amazing. Kris Baker is the BMS art teacher.

UIL Award winners

The BMS UIL participants received recognition for their efforts in the district academic meet from earlier in the spring. The meet was held in Brady, and the BMS team walked away with the team championship. Lots of medals, ribbons, and certificates were handed out to some well dressed BMS students. Donna Ashley is the UIL Coordinator for BMS. She was assisted with awards by Pam Meier who coaches several UIL events.

The Band plays on

The BMS Band capped off a terrific band season with their Spring Concert Thursday. They played a selection of songs. Students were recognized for individual achievements as well as the overall accomplishments of the band. They have performed in multiple festivals and contests this year earning awards in all of them. They are also participating in Honor Band and have submitted their recordings for the judging which happens this summer. Brian Pranger is the BMS Band Director. The picture below is from their Texas Lutheran University performance this week.

MAP Testing Complete

BMS Students have completed MAP testing. Students tested in Math/Algebra, Reading, Science, and Language Usage. These tests help us measure individual student growth from the beginning of the year to the end of the year and help us identify areas of need for each student. Teachers can also design lessons that address these student needs.

Upcoming events

Spring and the end of school are very busy times. Here are a few upcoming dates to keep in mind as the school year comes to a close.

May 22 - 6th Band Spring Concert @ BHS (6:30 PM)

May 23 - Student Recognition Night @ BMS (6 PM)

May 26 - 6th Grade Band trip

May 29 - Memorial Day - School Holiday

May 30 - 7th and 8th Grade Band trip

June 1 - Last Day of School - Early Release (1 PM)

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SHOUT OUTS!

BMS teachers, staff, and students provide shout outs to those who have gone above and beyond, provided help to another person, been a good citizen, accomplished a task/goal, won an athletic contest, participated in an activity or competition, or just need recognition for doing something nice, etc. These are our SHOUT OUTS for the week:

Art students for their art show.

Glee Club for their performance.

UIL Award winners.

7/8 grade Band for their performance.

Radek Wychopen for picking up trash in the gym.