Greetings!!!
Welcome to Butler Middle School!! The start of the school year is getting closer and closer. We are excited about the coming school year and hope that you are as well. There are always a lot of questions as we begin the registration process. The district is sending out the 2021-2022 school year registration links later today. I wanted to send out some additional information about registration and the beginning of the school year. While most of this information is found in the online registration, here are a few of the upcoming dates:
- Online Registration Begins on August 2
Starting Aug. 2nd, parents need to register students through the online registration process. This process is also to update and accumulate necessary information and pay registration fees. Student schedules will be available starting on August 9th, once your online registration process is complete.
- Walk In Registration— for families who need access to computers and/or translators
- Aug 3 Walk-in Registration at BMS, 8:00 -11 AM
- Aug 4 Walk-in Registration at BMS, 3:30 – 6:30 PM
- Space Available Busing Permits Available beginning August 2, 8 AM
Busing is provided to students enrolled in K-6 grades who live at least 1.5 miles from school and to 7-12 grade students who live at least 2 miles from school. So, we do have 6th graders who will ride the bus while an older sibling may not qualify. Our Transportation Department has a protocol for non-qualifying students to request transportation services so they can ride with their qualifying siblings or neighbors — if, indeed, there is space is available on the bus.
For the 2021-2022 school year, “space-available” permits will be granted on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis. Families seeking the permits need to obtain and submit the permit requests at the school where their children are enrolled. Forms will be accessible on line starting on Aug. 2. Please check the district website. The transportation department will notify applicants of approved permits. Students waiting for “space-available” slots, are not approved to ride the bus prior to approved notifications. Questions should be addressed by the Transportation Department—801-826-5251.
- Back to School Night August 12, 5:30-7:30
This is an information evening for parents and students. We have an opening session at 5:30 with whole school information, and then parents and students run through a shortened schedule of A day to meet teachers. We will send a flyer out next week with details.
- 6th Grade Orientation August 13, 7:55 AM-11:50 AM
This is an orientation for our incoming 6th grade students. Buses will run their routes. We will start in the auditorium and then quickly send students on their way to their A day classes. Parents, we have a session in the auditorium to provide you information on various resources/structures at our school as well as information about some difference aspects of middle school.
- 7th/8th Grade Orientation August 13, 7:55 AM-11:55 AM
This is an orientation for 7thand/or 8th grade students who are new to Butler Middle. You are invited to attend the orientation. Buses will run their routes. We will start in the auditorium and then quickly send students on their way to their classes. 7th and 8th grade student will start the morning with Mr. Fonnesbeck and Mr. Brinkerhoff. While they will not be going through their schedule, new students will learn about life at Butler Middle. Parents, we have a session in the auditorium to provide you information on various resources/structures at our school as well as information about some difference aspects of middle school.
- 7th Grade Immunizations
Just a reminder that 7th grade is a state immunization year. 7th Grade Immunization Requirements If you do have updated information, please drop the forms off in the Main Office or fax it to us at 801-826-6809.
- First Day of School August 16, 7:55-2:50
- First Late Start Friday August 20, 9:30-2:50
Friday mornings middle schools have a late start for students. Teachers meet to collaborate and discuss student progress and to collaborate on assessments, curriculum, and teaching strategies. All Fridays are a late start. School will begin at 9:30.
- School Pictures August 25, math classes
- Bruins Den Begins Aug. 31 from 3-4 PM, Media Center
We offer a homework help after school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This runs from 3-4 in the media center. All students are welcome to attend and work on their homework. Two teachers are present to supervise and assist with the homework.
- Parent Teacher Conferences September 21 & 22, 4:00-7:30
Parent teacher conferences at BMS. More information will come out about this and a parent letter with the information about signing up for a time will be sent out on September 10.
We are excited about the coming school year and we hope that you are as well. I hope you are enjoying some quality time with your children. They change so quickly at this time of life. I hope this information is helpful to you as you get started preparing for the coming school year. We are anticipating 927 students for the coming year with just over 300 in each grade. We are not accepting any permits at this time. All requests are on waiting list.
We do have two areas for parents to become more involved at the school.
- School Community Council–we are looking for 5-8 parents to participate in our SCC for the coming year. It is a two-year commitment. We have meetings on a monthly basis. This past year those meetings have been on the 3rd Wednesday at 3:30. Meetings run about 1-1½ hours. Our first meeting is scheduled for Sept. 8th at 3:30. The SCC reviews the school goals, sets the Landtrust and TSSP Budgets, works with the school personnel to review data and refine or set different goals for the coming years. Our goals over the past few years have focused on literacy and student progress. Once we have a committee for the coming year, we will set a meeting schedule with the new members and their schedules. If you are interested in participating on the SCC for the coming school year, please contact Ms. Genny Poll, genny.poll@canyonsdistrict.org.
- Butler Middle School PTSA is excited to welcome you and your student to Butler Middle School, home of Great Bruins! At BMS our association is a Parent Teacher Student Association. We invite you AND your student to join our BMS PTSA during on-line registration this summer and hope you will choose to be involved. BMS PTSA works with teachers, administrators, parent volunteers and students to provide fun and enriching activities, assemblies, spirit wear and the popular must have Memory Book (think middle school year book)! BMS PTSA is a great way to be involved in your students ‘school life’ as well as opportunities to associate more with our great teachers, administrators and school staff. Serving as a chairperson, board position or committee member at the Middle School level is fun and while not being as time intensive as the elementary. You can do it! You don’t have to have special skills or abilities just a willingness to serve and volunteer a little time and effort for our wonderful BMS community. Feel free to contact us at butlerptsa@gmail.com.
Whew!!! That is a lot of information!! Let me know if you have questions. We are excited to get to know you better through this coming year.
Have a great day and remember . . .
It’s always a GREAT day to be a BRUIN!
Thank you,
Ms. Paula Logan
Principal
Butler Middle School
paula.logan@canyonsdistrict.org
