Berea-Midpark Middle School

Week of 2/27/2023

BMMS Building Priorities

To streamline and strengthen instructional practices and curricular programming to increase student achievement for ALL students.
To continue to cultivate an environment where kids are excited to attend school, to engage in the learning process, and proudly declare “I am a TITAN” through their words and their actions.
To establish strong community partnerships to enhance the real-world learning experiences for our students.

BMMS Images of the Week

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Positive Peeps!

This week, this group of AMAZING students created "be kind" and "think before you speak" posters to hang throughout the building!

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Positive Peeps - 2

Special thanks to parent, Cheryl Sikorski, for organizing and leading this group!!!

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"Hard Hat Award"

Congratulations to the 7th grade math team who was recognized this month for their focus on and use of data to guide instruction in their classrooms!

This Week's PBIS Winners!

Congratulations to our Titan Ticket winners!! We are so proud of all of our Titans who have earned Titan Tickets for being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe!!

Trailblazers of the Week!

Each week the Trailblazers recognize some of the amazing students that are a part of our team. This week we recognize Halle Lamb and Gavin Vozar for their recent outstanding efforts in class and for excellently demonstrating respect, responsibility and safety. Congratulations and keep being awesome!

It's Almost Time for the Auction Kick off!!

Register for the auction today (click on "get started"), consider buying 50/50 raffle tickets (the winner will get over $500 as of today!), and preview items over the next two weeks!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE AUCTION

The success of this event is largely due to our Community Partners and Patrons, as well as our donors and bidders.

As a proud and involved individual who supports the BCSD, please consider bidding on items, buying 50/50 Raffle Tickets, AND becoming a Patron of the 2023 Education Foundation Auction as a means to show your support for educational enrichment.

CLICK HERE TO BECOME AN AUCTION PATRON

Thank you for your willingness to make a difference in the education of Berea City School District students.

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53rd Annual District Orchestra Festival

This year’s 53rd Annual District Orchestra Festival will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023, 7 PM in the Berea-Midpark High School Auditorium. This concert will feature BCSD orchestras grades 7-12. They will perform music by Handel, Vivaldi, Verdi, Sibelius, Saint-Sean, among others.

This year’s guest conductor is Travis Jurgens. Jurgens is the Music Director and Conductor of the professional Perrysburg Orchestra. Previously, he was the Music Director and Conductor of the Ohio Northern Symphony for five seasons, the Lima Area Youth Orchestra for three seasons, the Philharmonia of Kansas City for six seasons, the Associate Conductor of the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, and a cover conductor for the Colorado Symphony. He also held the position of Associate Conductor of the Lamont Symphony Orchestra and Opera Theatre in Denver, where he received the Leon Guide Outstanding Conductor Award. We are very excited to work with Condutor Jurgens. The concert is free and open to the public.

BMMS PTA Chipotle Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone who supported our 1st Chipotle fundraiser in December.

PTA raised $957 with the help and support from all of you.

Join us for our 2nd Chipotle Night this Wednesday.

*All funds raised will go back towards our students, staff, and school building.*

PTA FAMILY BINGO BASH!

Please join us for our Family BINGO event.

We will have snacks, prizes, and of course BINGO.

This is a FREE event for all BMMS student/staff families.

There will be 50/50 and raffle basket tickets for sale during the event. (CASH ONLY)

All families attending must register by Thursday, March 9th.

Please register HERE => https://forms.gle/MYzxqvjpotdFdYUy5

(head count helps us to be prepared so we have enough snacks for everyone)

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Track Season Coming Soon!!

Track season is quickly approaching for interested 7th & 8th graders! With events such as sprints, long-distance running, jumps, or throws, we have an event for everyone! Practices will begin after school on Monday, March 13th. We encourage anyone interested or not already involved in a spring sport to join us! If interested, make sure you are signed up in Final Forms prior to the first practice. See Coach Hausler in room 045, or Coach Laufik in room 609 with any questions! We hope to see you there! Go titans!"

Final Forms: All student athletes are required to have a Final Forms account and all signatures must be completed by both parent and student athlete (Final Forms Instructions).

Physicals: All student athletes are required to have a pre-participation physical completed, turned in, and verified by the athletic training staff. Student athletes are encouraged to upload to Final Forms ASAP. Student athletes who show up with a physical on the first day of practice/tryouts may not be able to participate and/or tryout that day. OHSAA pre-participation physical form can be found in your final forms account or at https://ohsaaweb.blob.core.windows.net/files/Sports-Medicine/2022-23PPE(English).pdf.

Digit Safety Parent Presentation

THANK YOU to Big Creek PTA for inviting BMMS families to join in this important opportunity to discuss digital safety and set safe and appropriate family boundaries. Please see the flier below. If attending, please CLICK HERE to register!

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8th Grade Dance

Please mark your calendars! Saturday, May 13, will be the 8th Grade Farewell Dance. More details to come so please be patient!

8th Grade Advisory

Our next meeting is Tuesday, February 28, from 3:10 until 3:45. Check your email from Mrs. Roach. See you then!

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8 Dimensions of Wellness - Personal

As we continue focusing on developing "Total Titans" in alignment with the district strategic plan, families can support this initiative by clicking HERE to review the activity and learning with students from this week.

Additional wellness activities continuing through the circle of the 8 dimensions of wellness will occur during ATLAS on 3/10, 3/24, 5/12, 5/26.

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Girls On The Run

Girls on the is a confidence-building journey that helps girls realize their inner and outer strength. The research-based curriculum empowers girls in 3rd through 8th grade to make healthy decisions through education and physical fitness. Each of the season's 20 lessons will include physical activities, group conversation, personal reflection, journaling and lots of fun! Click Here for more Information

Mobile Dentist

The mobile dentist is coming on March 14 and 15, 2023. Students who are going to see the dentist need to be able to answer identifier questions like: Name, DOB, Parent Name, or Phone number. If a student is unable to answer these question they will be a picture profile with at least 2 identifiers listed. Student can come to the main office to get this. Click HERE to get the application to see the Dentist, you can also sign up online at www.MySchoolDentist.com. Applications need to be turned in by February 21, 2023.