Clan Breakfast - Friday, Dec. 21st

We will be holding our clan breakfast on Friday, December 21st.  There is a sign-up sheet in Mrs. Norton's room - please check it and sign up for something!  Help to make our breakfast a huge success!

Mark Your Calendars - BE Idol Auditions!

BE Idol auditions will be held on Wed., Jan 9th, at BEMS (2:30 - 4:00 in the band room).  You may get an application form from Mrs. Linnell.  Preliminary round is Friday, Jan. 25th; finals are Sat., Jan. 26th.

Spirit Wear Week - Week of December 17th - December 21st

Spirit Wear Week

Grades 6 - 8

Let’s have some fun the week before holiday vacation!  

December 17th - December 21st

Monday Wacky Wednesday (get it, it’s NOT Wednesday!!); wear your wackiest clothing!

Tuesday Tacky Tuesday - wear your tackiest clothing, from top to toe!!

Wednesday Dress as your favorite . . . (character - celebrity, cartoon, movie, superhero, gaming, athlete)

Thursday Throwback Thursday!  What’s your favorite time period??  Dress as someone from that time period!

Friday Red,  green, and white day (hats are permissible on this day!

BEMS - December Newsletter

Check out the latest newsletter from BEMS!!
December Info.

Winter 2 Sports Sign-Ups

If you're interested in signing up for Indoor Track or Wrestling, please click on this link.

Composting in the Cafeteria Video

Composting in the Cafeteria Video

Swim Team Sign-Ups!

Here is a message from Mr. Laprise, the Athletic Director:

There will be announcement for Swim Club Sign-ups.  Students can get the forms from you, the Athletics Web page or me.

Wednesday, Dec. 5th - Delayed Start!

Wednesday, Dec. 5th, is a Delayed Start Day!

Reminder - Cell Phones at School

Reminder - cell phones that students bring to school are to be turned off and put away in a locker (all lockers have locks).  Students have been reminded about this - there is NO reason as to why they should have a phone out during the day. If a student does not follow this rule, the cell phone will be taken away and brought to the office until a parent/guardian can pick it up.  If a student needs to contact a parent/guardian during the day with a crucial message, we always allow them to do so.

Wednesday, November 14th Is a Delayed Start Day!

Reminder - this Wednesday, the 14th, is a Delayed Start Day!

Scholastic Book Fair - This Week!

Students will visit the Scholastic Book Fair this Wednesday.  They can bring money to purchase items that day, or they can create a "Wish List" and make their purchases on Thursday.  The Book Fair will be open during PT Conferences on Wednesday.

Clan Fraser's Veterans Day Recognition

Friday was a wonderful day for Clan Fraser!  Students invited family members and family friends to come and speak about their experiences as a member of the military.  The students were so well-behaved while listening to what each Veteran had to say.  A special shout-out goes to Representative Don Marean who addressed the students as the key-note speaker.  It is so important to thank those and to remember those who have served, are our serving our country.

Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences

Good Afternoon Parents and Guardians of BEMS Students,

It is that time of year to sign up for a conference with your child's teacher(s). 

Parent teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, November 8th and Wednesday, November 14th.  Both dates the conferences are from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.  A few clans may do an alternate date or time due to scheduling conflicts.  Please check the dates carefully when signing up for your conference.  

To sign up for conferences you will need to log into your parent vue account in Synergy.  If you have never accessed your parent vue acount, please contact Kim Aiken at kaiken@bonnyeagle.org or 207-727-9227.  If you have accessed it before but cannot recall your username/password, please log into techhelp.bonnyeagle.org and communicate with our IT department and ask that they reset it.  They will then communicate directly to you once it has been reset.

A few pieces of information:

*Register for a Conference:
1.  Log into ParentVue on a computer.  The phone app does not always support the conference set up feature.
2.  In the navigation panel, select Conference.  The Conference Summary page displays your conference history.
3.  Click the Parent Conferences link in the top right corner to schedule conferences.
4.  Select a time option for each class listed.  The conference will be saved automatically. Once you select a time option, all other time options for that class will become unavailable.
5.  To select a different time option, clear the first checkbox and select a new option.
6.  If you have more than one child, select the next child in the banner across the top.
NOTE:  Keep in mind the conference times you selected for your first child when selecting conference times for any additional children.

Change Conference Times:
1.  In the Navigation Panel, select Conference.  The conference summary page will display showing any conference history.
2.  Click the Parent Conferences link in the top right corner to schedule conferences.
3.  To select a different time option, clear the first checkbox and select a new option.

View Conference Schedule:
1.  In the Navigation Panel, select Conference Scheduling > View my conference schedule
2.  Click the View my conference schedule link.  A page displays listing all of the conference for your child.

We look forward to seeing you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 207-727-9227.

Stuff the Bus!

Good Afternoon Parents and Guardians,

The MSAD 6 Transportation Department on behalf of the District Backpack Program is asking for your help with their fundraiser efforts "Fill the Bus".

When:  Saturday, November 17th from 8 am - 2:00 pm

Where:  Plummer's Shop n Save - 235 Parker Farm Road, Buxton

What kind of donations are accepted?  Non perishable items and toiletries  

Attached is a flyer explaining more about this fundraiser and suggestions of items to donate.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 727-9227.

Thank you in advance for your assistance with this fundraiser.

Delayed Start - Wed., Oct. 24th

Just a reminder - Wednesday, October 24th is a delayed start day!

BEMS Newsletter

Here is the BEMS Newsletter - check it out!

Picture Re-Take Day

For those students who were absent on the recent Picture Day, or for those students who wish to have their picture re-taken, Picture Re-Take Day is on Wednesday, Oct. 31st.  If students have received a picture packet and would like a re-take, they must bring the packet that they received back to school.

Important Info. About Upcoming P-T Conferences

Good Afternoon Parents & Guardians of BEMS Students,

In a few short weeks it will be time to sign up for Fall parent teacher conferences.  Sign ups are done through your synergy - parent vue account.  If you have never accessed your synergy - parent vue account, please email Kim Aiken at kaiken@bonnyeagle.org and request your activation key and one will be provided to you.

If you have accessed your account before but cannot recall your password, please visit techhelp.bonnyeagle.org and request your password to be reset.  The IT department will then communicate directly with you once it has been reset.

Parent teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, November 8th and Wednesday, November 14th.  Both dates the conferences are from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.  A few clans may do an alternate date due to scheduling conflicts.  Please check the dates carefully when signing up for your conference.  

If you have any further questions, please contact us at 207-727-9227.

Thank you.

NWEA Testing This Week!

Eighth grade students will be taking their NWEA tests this week.  Reading tests will be given on Wed., the 10th, and math tests will be given on Th., the 11th.  Students need to make sure that they come to still with their laptops fully charged.

Winter 1 Sports Sign-Ups Begins Monday, Oct. 1st!!

Winter 1 Sports

 2018 - 2019 

Sign-ups for Winter 1 sports will occur the first week of October.  BEMS offers Basketball and Cheering for 7th and 8th grade students.  Students will need to sign up online using their bonnyeagle.org email at the following address under the "Sports Sign-ups" tab.

https://sites.google.com/a/bonnyeagle.org/bemsathletics/home

Tryouts/season will begin on November 5, 2018.

Reminder...all participants are required to have an updated proof of physical on record at the school in order to participate.  Physicals are good for two years.

Science Summative Next Week!

SCIENCE CORNER! 

This is to let everyone know there will be a science summative on Air Masses and Fronts next week.  Here is a link to the science blog for more info.  I will be staying after school today and next Tuesday to help kids get caught up and to prepare for the assessment. 

NWEA Testing - Note From Admin.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

At some point during the weeks of September 24 - October 19, your child will take a MAP Growth test from NWEA on a computer or tablet.  Students in Grade 1-8 are assessed in the fall, winter, and spring.  We give students these tests to determine their instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year (and from year to year) in Reading and Math.

Attached is a letter from Krista Poulin, Curriculum Coordinator with more NWEA testing information.

Thank you,

BEMS Administration

upcoming NWEA.pdf 

Delayed Start Day - Wed., 9/26th

Just a heads-up - Wednesday, September 26th, is a two hour delayed start day!

MESSAGE FROM BEHS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Bonny Eagle has a long and storied athletic program. Our community support is second to none, and teams can attract large crowds. The multitude of enthusiastic fans can only be expected to become larger as the season progresses.  Along with the hopes of our team making it to post-season tournament play, many of us also share a deep concern regarding the supervision and safety for those students, fourteen and younger, who attend the games by themselves, without responsible adult supervision. We know that in these open, unstructured settings, young adolescents do not always make responsible decisions.

Watching younger spectators in a large crowd becomes very difficult when they lose interest in the game, drift away from the playing field, pass footballs in poorly lighted areas, or even choose to leave the grounds. While available rescue personnel are present to help everyone, it is critical to minimize the risk of avoidable accidents that occur on, or even beyond the sidelines, so they can be ready to focus their full attention to the injuries that might occur on the playing field.

Certainly, we encourage students from throughout the community to support our high school teams.  However, we do not want any student spectator needlessly injured. For this reason, we are requiring all students under the age of fourteen be under the direct supervision of a parent or responsible adult chaperone at all times during the contest.  We also will not be allowing students to toss balls, play running games or use skateboards, etc. during sporting events. Security personnel will be placed at entry points to ensure young children do not attend games unsupervised. This preventative measure will help ensure that all fans are safe while they enjoy the play-by-play action on the field.  

Thank you for your cooperation in this important matter.

Eric Curtis, CAA
Athletic/Activities Director
Bonny Eagle High School

Dance - Friday, Sept. 21st!

The first dance of the year for 7th and 8th graders will be Friday, Sept. 21st., 6:30 - 8:30.   

This dance is done Fall Festival style with an outdoor bbq, open gym, and a dance.  

$5 at the door, and plenty of food available for purchase. We hope to see you there.  

(This dance is being sponsored by the Pathfinders group).

Laptop Distribution Is Tomorrow!

Parents and students received an email earlier this week regarding laptop distribution (which is tomorrow, Friday, the 7th).

In order for a student to receive his/he laptop, the directions of printing up a "ticket" that was included in the email from Technology is necessary.

If you have not done so already, please check your emails for this.

Students without this ticket will not receive a laptop until it is brought in.

Picture Day - Th., Sept. 13th

Picture Day Is Coming!

Mark your calendars - School Picture Day is Th., Sept. 13th!

Students received picture info. in the white envelopes that they received on the first day of school.  All students will have their picture taken, regardless of whether they are buying a package or not.  Pictures are used for ID cards.

Reminder - School Supplies & Back to School Night

Reminder - if you have not yet purchased School Supplies here is a link to our suggested list.

It's Almost Time!

Sleep well tonight, students, fellow staff members, parents, and guardians!  We're getting ready to embark on a new school year and it's going to be AMAZING!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING WATER AND SNACK!

We're looking forward to meeting all of you!

"Welcome Back to School Night" - Tuesday, Sept. 4th

Bonny Eagle Middle's School "Back to School Night" is on Tuesday, September 4th, from 6:00 - 7:00.  Clan Fraser teachers are looking forward to meeting the parents and guardians of our students!

We would love to have a brief meeting, in room 202 (Mrs. Norton's room), starting at about 6:05 (this should last only about 15 - 20 minutes).

We hope to see you on Tuesday!

First Day of School Info.!

Beginning of the Year Info

Homeroom Time

This year at BEMS all clans will be keeping their students in their clan during homeroom time. This means when you get to school, you need to stay in Clan Fraser and not be in any other clans. For the start of the year, Ms. Lund and Mrs. Schoenfeld’s rooms will be the designated homerooms where you will start your mornings!

RTI

Reading is the focus of RTI at BEMS this year. For the start of the year, everyone including teachers in the 8th grade will be doing silent reading during RTI, this includes teachers. Please come to RTI with a book starting on Tuesday.

Cell Phones

Cell phones should be off and away in your locker during the school day.  If cell phones are seen during the day, teachers will take the cell phone for the remainder of the day.  If cell phone is seen again, it will be sent to the office and a parent or guardian will need to pick up it up.  

Snacks and Drinks

Snacks are allowed in the classroom as long as they are not a distraction and are cleaned up.  Water is the only drink that is allowed during instruction time. Other drinks must be finished by 7:25 or put in locker until lunch.

Welcome back and Clan Fraser is ready for a new year!

Student Schedules - fyi

Good Morning Parents and Guardians of BEMS Students,
We are happy to say that we have completed the student schedules and have placed them in Parent Vue and Student Vue on Synergy.
If you have any questions or concerns with your child's schedule, please take a moment to email your child's school counselor.
Grade 6 - Sara Otis - sotis@bonnyeagle.org
Grade 7 - David Klippert - dklippert@bonnyeagle.org
Grade 8 - Khabir Edwards - kedwards@bonnyeagle.org
Thank you for your patience in this process.  We are looking forward to an exciting year!
BE Proud

Fraser Clan Veterans Day Recognition - Mark Your Calendars!

On Friday, November 9th, Clan Fraser will honor our Armed Forces.  If any of you have a connection to a currently serving, an inactive member, or a retired member of the Armed Forces, please ask them if they'd like to join us (10:00 -12:00).  More information will follow, but we'd like to have the student with the connection to the member of the military introduce the guest and then have the guest speak about why they joined the military and what their experiences were like.  They can dress in their uniform, if they'd like, and also bring in any medals, photos, or other memorabilia that they'd like to show.  Stirling Clan did this two years ago and it was a wonderful experience for all.

Please get the word out!

Thanks in advance!

Fall Sports Sign-Up Info!

BEMS Athletics sign-ups will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, August 29 & 30, 2018, during the school day.  The tryouts and seasons for Boys and Girls Soccer, Field Hockey and Cross Country will begin on Monday, September 10, 2018.  

Please visit the Athletic Department Web Page for more information and updates.

https://sites.google.com/a/bonnyeagle.org/bemsathletics/

In order to participate in middle and high school athletics, your student MUST have had a physical examination by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner and be medically cleared to participate.

Written documentation must be provided to the school prior to the student participating in interscholastic athletics. The physical examination MUST have been completed within the last 2 years.

Please ask your doctor to Fax the following to 866-804-2202 - attn: BEMS/Health Services:

1. Date of Last Physical/Well Child Examination
2. Statement: Student cleared to participate in athletics.

Questions? Contact Health Services Staff at 727-9230

Memo from the Office

Here is a memo from the BEMS office (it's getting real!):

Good Afternoon Parents and Guardians of BEMS students,

The phones, emails and facebook posts are abuzz and we wanted to take a moment to give you an update on what is happening with student schedules, supply lists, parent vue and student vue accounts.

Schedules:  The BEMS staff is still working on the student schedules for all grades.  If you hear that a student has seen their schedule, please know that that schedule is incorrect.  They were posted for a very brief moment at the beginning of the summer, but they were incorrect.  The schedule tab in parent vue or student vue is currently turned off and this is why you cannot see your child's schedule.  We know that the first day of school is next week and we promise, we are working very diligently to get these completed.  Once they are complete, we will post on our facebook page and our district webpage that they are ready for viewing.  IF they are not ready for the first day of school (we are extremely hopeful that they will be ready, but just in case), all students should know which clan they are in, (they were listed on their report card at the end of last year), so students should make their way to their clan and their teachers can direct your student to where they need to be for homeroom. 

Supply Lists:  Grade 6 students received their supply list with their welcome letter at the beginning of August.  If your 6th grade child did not receive this, please call the office at 727-9227  and one can be sent to you.  All grades can access their clan supply lists by visiting our district webpage at www.bonnyeagle.org, under schools - select Bonny Eagle Middle School, on the left under quick links - select staff directory - scroll to the bottom of the page - select page 2 and all clans are listed on page two.  Select the clan your child is in and click on their webpage. 

Parent Vue - all parents have an account with our Synergy system called Parent Vue.  If you have NEVER accessed your account please call the school at 727-9227 or email kaiken@bonnyeagle.org and the information on setting up your account will be sent to you.  If you have accessed your account before but cannot recall your username/password, please visit techhelp.bonnyeagle.org and ask our IT department to reset your username/password.  The IT department will then communicate directly with you when they have reset it for you.  The school cannot do this for you.

Student Vue - all students have an account with our Synergy system called Student Vue.  Grade 6 students will get their information within the first few days of school.  Grade 7 and Grade 8 students created their accounts while they were in school last year.  If they do not recall their password, they have the option of selecting "forgot my password".  If they have NEVER accessed their account please call the school at 727-9227 or email kaiken@bonnyeagle.org and the information on setting up their account will be sent to you.

School Calendar - First day of school for grade 6 is Wednesday, August 29th.  First day of school for grade 7 and grade 8 is Thursday, August 30th.  Our district school calendar can be found on our district website.

We hope you enjoy the rest of the summer and we will see you next week!

Supply Supplies

Hello, Clan Fraser Students and Parents!  While you're out shopping for school supplies, you may want to add to the "Clan Collection" . . . if you pick up any of these items, it would be greatly appreciated!  A box of tissues, a roll of paper towels, a container of wipes, antibacterial soap, boxes of snacks (granola bars, crackers, etc . . . (some students never have snacks; some students stay after for extra help and snacks are appreciated), pencils, black pens, notebook dividers, and so on.  It really does take a village to raise a child!  Thanks in advance for your support!

Meet Mrs. Dinino, Our Librarian!

Hi Incoming 8th Grade Students,

Most of you know me by now!  I am Mrs. Dinino and have been the librarian at Bonny Eagle Middle School for the past seven years.  I am always reading a young adult novel or work of nonfiction so that I can recommend these titles to you!  

My teenage children think it is funny I am always reading YA novels, but to me, it makes perfect sense and I enjoy reading them.  Speaking of children, my daughter just graduated from high school this past June and my son is going to be a sophomore in high school.  My husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary this summer. Wow, how time flies!

I can’t wait to hear all about your summer reading or what books you like and hope to read.  Enjoy the rest of your summer and see you soon in late August. Be sure to stop in the library to get a book, share a title with me, or get help with a research assignment.

See you soon,

Mrs. Dinino

Synergy Schedule - Don't Be Alarmed!

It appears that there are some "glitches" with Synergy and students' schedules.  I've had a few emails from concerned parents. Honestly, I checked it from my end - I had a lot of students in my homeroom who aren't even in Clan Fraser!  No worries - all will be taken care of and be all set for the school year.  I hope that everyone's summer is going well!

Please don't hesitate to send an email to me with a question or concern.

Donna Norton

dnorton@bonnyeagle.org

Meet Kimberlee Watson - Mrs. Norton's Student Teacher

Meet Miss Watson - she will be spending her Fall Semester at USM with Fraser Clan students as Mrs. Norton's student teacher.  Welcome, Miss Watson!

"I'm Kimberlee (Kimmi) Watson and I'm 24 years old. I'm the third generation of Watsons to be born and raised in Sanford, ME, but my mom is actually from The Bronx, NYC. I'm a proud cat lady and live with my two cats, Rocko and Roo. My family is big on everything Disney-related; I have been to Disney World 9 times and I have been a passenger on 3 Disney Cruises. I enjoy reading, writing, and vacationing with my boyfriend of 5 years. I am starting the final year of my second bachelor's degree and I plan to continue learning and taking classes in my field."

Joe and I at Disney

Family in Disney

Roo and Rocko

Meet Mrs. Norton - Fraser's Clan Leader and LA Teacher!

Welcome to Clan Fraser!  This will be my (gulp) 38th year of teaching, and . . . I still love my job!  I have taught 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and. . . now, 8th grade!  All of my years have been in MSAD 6, beginning at Edna Libby School, the year that it opened! I lived in Standish for 27 years and my own kids went through the system.  I now live in Gorham with my husband and adorable 12 year old golden retriever, Annie.  In my free time, I love to spend time with my family travel, cook, read, garden, go to my husband's softball games, run (I started doing this 4 years ago), and golf (I'm not good, but I'm trying!).  I also love attending the events with which my students are involved.  I am looking forward to running in Beach to Beacon this summer (it'll be my third time), climbing Katahdin in August, and training for the Army 10-Miler, which takes place in DC on Oct. 7th (it'll be my second time running it).  I am excited about my move to 8th grade and having some of my 7th graders from last year, plus getting to know my  new students and my new teammates!  Here's to an amazing school year!

Here's Mr. Christensen - Fraser's Social Studies Teacher!

My name is Joshua Christensen and I am Bonny Eagle through and through. My mother was a teacher in the district for nearly 40 years and my grandmother was a 40 plus year teacher in the South Portland area.  I graduated from BE in 2004 and after some time away at the University of Vermont getting my BA and Master's, I came home to find a teaching job and ended up back here, which has been awesome. I've taught in the Alternative Education program for the last six years and am excited about my new position here at BEMS.  Music is one of my passions and I play in a rock band that does shows all over Maine. You will likely hear me jamming to tunes with my team on a regular basis. 

Meet Mrs. Schoenfeld - Fraser's Math Teacher!

I’ve been teaching middle school math for 11 years and I love it! I wasn’t always a math teacher. In my early career I was a computer chip designer. My husband and I moved from Massachusetts to Bridgton, Maine last year. I have a daughter who lives in Los Angeles and just changed careers from a fashion designer to a web designer. My son lives in Boston and is in finance.

My husband and I just got a black lab puppy named Ella and she is growing fast! We also have eight chickens and that is a new adventure for us. I love being outdoors and enjoy hiking, bicycling, motorcycle riding, skiing, snowmobiling, and gardening.

Meet Ms. Lund, Fraser's Science Teacher!

Ms. Lund grew up in Rockland, Maine and loves being near the coast. She went to college at the University of Rhode Island where she studied Biology and Anthropology.  The best part about college was studying abroad for three summers studying archaeology, culture, and forensic anthropology (think the show Bones). Traveling is a passion of hers. Whether it’s exploring different states or a different country, Ms. Lund is always excited to travel. This will be Ms. Lund’s second year at BEMS and she loves the positive climate of the school.  She currently lives in Portland with two roommates, and their two cats.