Greetings And Happy Holidays!
Well, we only have one week until we break for Winter Recess. It is hard to believe. It always seems once January hits, the latter part of the school year moves so quickly. Our students and teachers have been working together for a successful end of the calendar year. And that is great to see. I am so thankful for our wonderful student body, faculty, and staff. It really does take all of us working together to make it through a school year.
Service Project – We are so grateful for all those who donated to our service project. We met our Goal! Our Student Body Officers will be putting together 300 personal hygiene kits for our homeless community with the products that were donated. The grade level competition was close. The donations provided by the 6th and 8th grade were “too close to call”. We will let you know the winner. Thank you for your support of this worthy cause.
- 6th graders donated bars of soap and washcloths;
- 7th graders donated toothpaste and toothbrushes;
- 8th graders donated shampoo and conditioner; and
- Our faculty donated deodorant.
Parent Resources – I try to send home various articles or links that I think parents might find useful. This is just a resource that you might find interesting. I hope that some of what I am able to send is helpful. Sometimes there are repeats, but I do try to provide at least one resource each week.
- On our SCC, we talked about concerns parents have with student safety online. One of our SCC parents, Mr. Doug Draughan, put this information together. It is a variety of options for parents to help keep their children safe as you are working with your children and being online. BSCC_ParentalControlApps.pdf
PTSA
- Come join the PTSA at In-N-Out Burger this Monday, December 13th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Show the flyer or a picture of the flyer for proceeds to be given to Butler’s PTSA.
- Make sure to purchase your Memory Books! Purchase one now through the BMS Main Office for $30.
Build-A-Bruin – The following classes earned a Build-A-Bruin Bear this week:
- Mrs. Bradshaw
- Mrs. Clyde
- Mrs. Hemingway
- Mr. Olsen
- Mr. Sanderson
Upcoming Events
- December 13 Golden Bruin National Hot Cocoa Day
- December 14 Choir Concert (at BHS)
- December 17 Spirit Day – Wear your Holiday PJ’s
- December 20 – 31 Winter Recess
- January 3 Return to School; 7:50 AM Start
- January 7 Virtual Learning Day
- January 13 End of Term 2
- January 17 Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday; No School
- January 19 Golden Bruin; National Popcorn Day
- January 19 SCC Meeting; 3:30 PM – Main Conference Room
Current After School Activities
- Chess League Mondays
- Bruins Den Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Math Help Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Math Counts Wednesdays
- Robotics League Thursdays
If you are feeling that more than normal anxiety or stress is happening with you or your child, please let us know. If you are noticing excessive amounts of homework, please contact us. You can contact a teacher, the counselors, or the administration. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help.
And remember,
It’s always a GREAT day. . . To be a BRUIN!!!
Ms. Paula Logan
Ongoing Items – These items have been addressed before, but you may need the information again.
- Bruins Den – December 14, 15, and 16. The Bruins’ Den is available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the GREAT Room. This is a time for students to complete homework and/or get help from teachers. Each afternoon, two teachers are available in the Media Center to assist with student homework. Students can work on their own or get assistance from a teacher. Computers are available for homework.
- Wild Weather Days – As the weather changes, we will experience more Inside Days. Inside Days are when the “FEELS LIKE” temperature is below 22 degrees Fahrenheit or there is significant winds or wet weather. This is the same practice that is in our elementary schools. On those inside days, you will see signage at the front doors. Doors/Classrooms are to be open at 7:30 a.m. Students are always welcome to go outside during lunch. We post the air quality each day for students, and on rainy or wet days we discourage students from going outside. They do not always listen.
- Emergency Substitutes – If you have the ability and the time, we need emergency substitutes. You can sign up with the district to be a substitute and specify you only want BMS or a specific set of schools. You can also contact Ms. LaDena Saxey to sign up to be an emergency sub or to find out more. You will need to complete a background check. Call the main office at (801) 826-6800 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. or email ladena.saxey@canyonsdistict.org.
