Barrington Middle School

Welcome, 

Bienvenido, Bienvenu, Bem-vindo, Willkommen,

歡迎, benvenuto, Hoş geldin,Καλώς ήρθατε

Fáilte, Bem-vindo, स्वागत छ, добро пожаловать, vitajte

Ласкаво просимо

,ברוך הבא

to BMS 

This year, we would like to celebrate and recognize the various languages spoken at Barrington Middle School. If you would like to include the language spoken in your home, please complete the following link. 

Let’s Celebrate the Languages Spoken at BMS 2024 - 2025

Important Dates:

• Picture Day - Wednesday, September 25, 2024

• BMS Open House- Thursday, September 26, 2024 

• No School- Rosh Hashanah, Thursday, October 3, 2024

• Parent Forum: Talking About Belonging and Connection With Young People in Your Life- Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the BMS auditorium (see below for more information) 

Barrington Public Schools believes accessibility and inclusion benefit everyone. The District is committed to planning accessible events and providing reasonable accommodations to support the full participation of all members of our community. For accommodations, please contact Barrington Middle School at 401.247.3160

Stay Connected with BMS:

• Barringtonmiddle.org

• BMS Morning TV Show

• BMS Daily Announcements 2024 - 2025

• BMS Club/Activities Schedule 2024 - 2025

• @bms_ri

• #bmsshines

~ 2 Week Look ~

~ BMS Current and Relevant News ~

BMS Open House: 

BMS’s Open House is scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024!  Below are a few important notes regarding the event: 

1. Students will be bringing a copy of their schedules home on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Please bring these schedules with you on Thursday, September 26, 2024 (or take a picture of it!) 

2. If your child “forgets” their copy, don’t worry. We will have a copy in the office. Please plan accordingly, as there may be a line in the office due to forgotten schedules. 

3. Would your 7th or 8th grader be able to volunteer to help guide adults to their classrooms during open house?  Please consider signing them up here!

6th Grade Schedule: 

5:30 - 5:55 pm- Auditorium for Informational Canvas/Aspen Presentation 

6:00 - 7:16 pm- 6th Grade Cluster/Core Classes 

7:20 - 7:48 pm- 6th Grade Allied Arts 

7th Grade Schedule: 

6:00 - 6:28 pm- 7th Grade Special Classes 

6:32 - 7:48 pm- 7th Grade Cluster/Core Classes 

7:52 - 8:17 pm- Auditorium for Informational Canvas/Aspen Presentation 

8th Grade Schedule: 

6:00 - 6:28 pm- 8th Grade Cluster/Core Classes (part 1)

6:32 - 7:00 pm- 8th Grade Special Classes 

7:04 - 7:48 pm- 8th Grade Cluster/Core Classes (part 2) 

7:52 - 8:17 pm- Auditorium for Informational Canvas/Aspen Presentation 

Special Parent Forum: Talking About Belonging and Connection With Young People in Your Life

BMS and HMS are excited to partner together and invite you to join us for a special parent forum.

Title:  Talking About Belonging and Connection With Young People in Your Life

Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Place: Barrington Middle School 

Audience: BMS and HMS Parents/Guardians

(Note: child care will be provided for families by BHS students)

What does it feel like to have a community where we all belong and feel connected?  How do we have conversations with the young people in our lives about belonging and connection, particularly when these conversations happen along with questions of identity?

We will explore these questions in interactive learning led by Julia Hendrix and Kayla Lambright, facilitators from the Center for Leadership and Educational Equity.  Together we will practice and learn strategies for having conversations about connection, belonging and identity in a community.

By the end of the evening you will have the following:

• Shared ideas about what is important in a community where everyone belongs and feels connected

• Considered the difference between belonging and fitting in

• Learned strategies and tools for talking about connection, belonging, and identity with young people in your life

To help the facilitators prepare, please take a moment to complete this survey about your expectations for the evening.

Volunteering with BPS:

Are you a new BPS volunteer?

Make sure that you attend a New Volunteer Orientation!

New Volunteer Orientation Dates

BMS is seeking a Robotics Team Coach:

Would you or anyone you know be interested in coaching the BMS robotics team this year?  

The Robotics Team Coach is responsible for the facilitation of the First Lego League Robotics Team at Barrington Middle School. The coach will develop the program and provide students with a rewarding extra-curricular team experience that will enhance their love of science and technology, as well as foster future learning success. Coaches are encouraged to enlist other adults to help with these activities. If so, please email Dr. Anderson at andersona@barringtonschools.org.

Barrington Free Flu Clinics:

Has everyone in your family had their flu vaccine?

Barrington is hosting two FREE flu clinics this fall.

Sowams School Wednesday, 10/23/2024

364 Sowams Road 3:30-7 p.m.

Barrington, RI 02806 In the multi-purpose room

Barrington High School Tuesday, 11/12/2024

220 Lincoln Avenue 4-7:30 p.m.

Barrington, RI 02806 In the cafeteria

COVID-19 vaccine will also be available.

Here’s some important information about the FREE flu vaccine clinic:

• Register online at schoolflu.com to schedule an appointment.

• Online registration is required to ensure the availability of the vaccine, walk-ins will be limited.

• Insurance information will be collected, but the vaccine is FREE whether you have insurance or not.

The flu is a serious, highly contagious, and sometimes deadly disease. Catching the flu means missing days of work and school. You might even have to spend time in the hospital. Don’t take the risk — the flu vaccine is your best protection against the flu.

For more information, visit health.ri.gov/flu/, or call the Department of Health’s information line at 401-222-5960.

BMS Eagles Gazette:

Click here for the latest edition of the BMS Eagles Gazette!

BMS PTO News:

Welcome to the new school year from the BMS PTO! We are excited for the new year and all of the events and activities to come! Here are a few PTO updates to start off the year:

• Join the PTO: Become a member of the BMS PTO for $20 through our BMS online store. Proceeds go directly to the school and PTO programs and membership is required to vote at PTO meetings.

• Volunteers needed: We are in need of volunteers for committees (Book Fair, Membership, Fundraising, One Amazing Night, 8th Grade Celebration). Please email us at barringtonmiddleschoolpto@gmail.com if interested or with any questions with no pressure to commit.

• PTO and DC Trip Fundraising Meeting: Join us for our 1st PTO meeting of the year coming in October. Immediately following the meeting, there will be a discussion about the new 8th grade field trip fundraising committees for grades 6,7,& 8. Please come to hear about the PTO plans for the year and to learn more about the 8th grade DC trip and the plans to start fundraising early! Date coming soon.

• Follow us on Instagram: @BMS_PTO

~ BMS Student Activities ~

BMS Science Olympiad Club: Join Us

Science Olympiad is a state and national team competition which covers all domains of science. If your student is interested in participating, they must sign up using this link by October 2, 2024. There will be a placement test to make a spot in the team.

Important dates:

Sign up deadline:October 2

First Meeting and Placement Test:Wednesday October 2, 2024 in the 6th grade breakout space

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at  mottanas@barringtonschools.org.

BMS Fall Tennis:

BMS Fall tennis has started! Tennis will be occurring Monday-Wednesday right after school. All abilities and grade levels may sign up for any day but please limit your student's sign up to one day per week.  We will be offering five weeks of tennis and each week will focus on a different set of skills culminating in some games between classmates (HERE is the sign-up for week 4).  There is no cost to participate! There will be a new Sign-Up Genius in the Connected Newsletter each week so keep an eye out for that. Please reach out to Riley Spillane (spillaner@barringtonschools.org) with any questions. 

Please sign up using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49AAAE2EAAF9CE9-51698639-bmsfall

Thanks!

-Riley Spillane

BMS Unified Theater:

Students and students with intellectual disabilities come together to create, write, produce, and perform a theater production that includes everyone involved with the show.  Everyone is invited to join!  Sign up for Unified Theater here!

Science and Engineering Fair:

Any student interested in participating in the Rhode Island Science and Engineering Fair this year should attend an informational meeting after school on Thursday Sept. 26th in Room 3217 from 3:15 - 3:45 pm. Please email Mrs. Correira at correiraa@barringtonschools.org if you would like to participate but are unable to attend the meeting.  

BMS Best Buddies:

Best Buddies is kicking off the school year with our first event on Wednesday, September 25, from 3:15 to 4:15 in the Student Union. Come and celebrate friendship and inclusion with us! We have games and tons of fun planned. All students are welcome, so don’t miss out! We can’t wait to see you there!

~ Spotlight on Learning ~ 

This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mrs. Watson. I think Mrs. Watson is deserving of a BMS Spotlight because she had taught me and my classmates so much already. My class has already learned so much this year and I just think it is amazing how much she’s taught me in Social Studies class this year. She also helps us keep organized with all of her great methods she shares with the class. I always am excited to go to her class because I know we will have a fun class discussion about history. Mrs. Watson always finds a way to make history that could be boring, very interesting and making me want to learn more. Mrs. Watson is very deserving of a BMS Spotlight. (Nominated by Orange Cluster Student: Gracie Romero)

Do you know of a BMS Faculty/Staff/Student member who is shining bright? If you do, please complete the form below and we can include the nomination in an upcoming newsletter. 

BMS Spotlight Nomination 

~ BMS Standing Items ~

BMS Procedures

• Dropoff/Pick Up Process - If you choose to drop-off and pick-up your student from BMS, please see this map for directions.  Bus Eligibility Guidelines

• Early Dismissal:  Handwritten notes brought to the office before homeroom or emails to bmsattendance@barringtonschools.org are needed every time you need to dismiss your student prior to the end of school.  Middle School level students are not allowed to bike home early, even with permission by note.  ID and a physical presence is required to dismiss your student early. Please note that the last early dismissal of the day is at 2:45 pm.  Please click here for full details about dismissing your student early from school.

• Daily Announcements:  Click this link daily to find out important information about upcoming clubs, sports, enrichment activities and more!

~ Community News ~

Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America):

EXPERIENCE THE FUN & ADVENTURE OF SCOUTING!  Scouting features outdoor and family activities, adventure, fun, hands-on learning, friendship and strong values!

Welcoming Boys and Girls ~ Ages 11-17 years old

Troop 46 Barrington (boy troop)

Meet us on 9/17/24 or 10/15/24 at 7:00PM

Barrington Congregational Church

461 County Rd, Barrington RI

Questions? Ask, Dara - drcolacc@gmail.com

Troop 55 Riverside (girl troop)

Meet us on 9/16/24 or 10/21/24 at 6:30PM

St. Andrew’s Lodge

18 Turner Ave, East Providence, RI

Questions? Ask, Sheila - committeechair@troop55riverside.org

JOIN THE FUN AND FIND YOUR ADVENTURE AT ncbsa.org/join

Register between August 1 - September 21, 2024, and use code Scout2024 to unlock a $25 discount on your membership fee. Don't miss this limited-time offer to join the adventure and fun with the Scouting community!

Lions International Peace Poster Contest:

For peace to be anything more than a possibility, we need to make it a priority. This year, we’re asking our young students to create a poster that speaks to our world’s infinite potential for kindness once we commit to pursuing the idea of peace without limits.  Sponsored by the Barrington Lions Club

Contest Guidelines:

The contest is open to children who will be 11, 12, or 13 on November 15, 2024. Children must be residents of Barrington, RI.  All artwork must be the child's original creation. Duplications are not accepted. Only one entry per child.  All art media are accepted. Three-dimensional entries are not accepted: Nothing may be glued, stapled or attached to the artwork. Artwork has size restrictions: check BarringtonRILionsClub.org for details.  The use of lettering or numbering on the front of the poster, in any language, is not allowed.

Click here for more information.

Barrington Youth Basketball Association

REGISTRATION OPEN! Visit www.bybahoops.com to REGISTER!

Recreational League Program:

The Recreational League Program allows youth who are both new to the game and experienced and are interested in learning the fundamentals, to continue to learn new skills, while participating in a fun atmosphere. This commitment is optimal for families who travel on weekends during the winter months, but whose child is still interested in playing the sport of basketball. Playing time will be equal among all players.

The season will begin the week of November 25th and end with a one day tournament on February 8 th . Divisions in the recreational league program will be divided by grades (3/4), (5/6), (7/8). Each team will have a one hour practice during the week and a game on Saturday.

Scholarships are available upon request

REGISTRATION ENDS ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1 st !

Coaching Opportunities Available! Please register on the league website for consideration!

Barrington Education Foundation (BEF) Duck Race:

The annual BEF Duck Race is happening again this year on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 2-4pm at the Town Hall Gazebo.  There will be a raffle basket, popcorn, Del's lemonade, games, balloons, music and much more!  Click here for more information. Online orders must be placed by October 3, 2024!