BIDDEFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

The safe care of our children will continue to be our first priority here at Biddeford Middle School. We have successfully completed several fire/evacuation drills and have had our evacuation process evaluated by the Biddeford Fire Department. Our next focus will be on “lockdown” and “lockout” procedures which you will undoubtedly hear more about in the coming weeks from your child(ren).

Parents are reminded of the importance to be familiar with Google Classroom, Infinite Campus, and JumpRope. These are all software programs that can help families stay aware of the everyday happenings in the classroom.

We have recently completed our Fall NWEA testing and are very near to ending the Fall Sports Season, which has been a welcomed reminder to "school as normal".

Please see the following newsletter for some News and Upcoming events regarding Biddeford Middle School.

Sincerely,

Mr. Scott Descoteaux

Principal - Biddeford Middle School

• Lina Ajeel - Acadia
• Alivia Aberle - Pemaquid Point
• Tracey Igiraneza - Baxter
• Dominic Aguilera - Spring Point
• Cash Mowatt - Lobsters
• Kikiyo Morgan - Sandpipers
• Jodi Gosselin - Black Bears
• Jennae Henry - Burnt Island
• Andrew Desjardins - Chickadees
• Brittany Hamilton - Winter Harbor
• Fatimah Salam - STEM

• Has your child talked about their Intervention Class at School?
• What exactly is the Intervention Class?

During the first week of October, our students at Biddeford Middle School completed the NWEA Test in both Math and Reading. The results of this test (along with other data points) are helping our staff to place students in a specific Intervention Class that will begin in November.

The purpose of the intervention class is to help every individual student in a specific area that is relative to them in the areas of Math or Reading. Our staff worked very hard during last Friday's workshop day to place students appropriately in these intervention classes.

Doors Open/Arrival: 8:20AM

Late Bell/Tardy: 8:30AM

Dismissal: 2:45PM - 2:50PM

Early Release Dismissal: 12:50PM

• October 14: BMS Picture Re-Take Day
• October 20: MIYHS Health Survey
• October 22: Wear Kids Wear Pink
• October 29: End of First Quarter

The Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS) is a biennial survey of Maine students in grades 5 through 12 that monitors health behaviors and attitudes regarding tobacco, alcohol, substance use, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and protective factors. The MIYHS was first administered in 2009 and will be offered in February of odd-numbered years, except for 2021 when the survey will be administered in October. The MIYHS is conducted by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services in collaboration with the Maine Department of Education.

Students at Biddeford Middle School will be participating in this survey on Wednesday, October 20th.

Nasson Health Care’s is offering a School-Based Oral Health Program at Biddeford Middle School (November 17, 18 & 19).

Oral health is an important part of a child’s overall health and well-being. Children with good oral health tend to eat well, sleep well, and develop as they should.

A child’s oral health also makes a big difference in their ability to learn. Children with tooth pain often have a hard time finishing tasks or activities in the classroom. They may act out, be withdrawn, or seem tired or depressed.

Please see the attached flier and registration form for more information.

Consents are required to be enrolled in pooled testing (One Form Per Child).

• Click Here to Complete the Online Consent Form

• Enter this Access Code specific to Biddeford Middle School: QFR9CW
  8th Graders who attend BHS should use the BHS school-specific code (see email)

• Finally, enter your child’s information, and you’re done!

PLEASE NOTE: Pooled Testing consent is SEPARATE from the BinaxNOW Consent parents completed when registering. Parents may also contact the school directly if they require a printed form be sent home.

Biddeford Ready! is a community-wide effort to help the youngest members of the Biddeford community – from birth to age 5 – get the resources they need to be ready to enter kindergarten and prepared to thrive in school and beyond.

Like their Facebook page for education tips, creative ideas to engage children in fun activities, and community-wide resources and events. For more information about Biddeford Ready! and the community partners, visit their website.

Email: sdescoteaux@biddefordschools.me
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Location: 25 Tiger Drive, Biddeford, ME, USA
Phone: (207) 284-6400
Facebook: facebook.com/ourschool