Let's Bring on the New Quarter!

Dear Students, Guardians, and Parents,

Last week went pretty well, by all accounts.  We're hoping for a smooth transition into this week - tomorrow marks the beginning of the 4th quarter.  Our students who had Mr. Porter for IA last quarter, will now have Mrs. Thompson for art.  She and I are working on some cross-curricular activities that should be fun for the kids, and fun for us!

Our students, for the MOST part, have been amazing at checking in with their HR teacher at about 9 in the morning - very impressive!  And, our students, for the MOST part, have been good about passing in work when it's due.  It is crucial that they check the due dates of their assignments.

Please remember - ANY time that a student, guardian, or parent has a question or feels completely frazzled (as I was last Thursday night - it was NOT pretty!), do NOT hesitate to contact us!  Also, we've been doing "Google Meets" with students.  Sometimes to process/explain an assignment: sometimes JUST TO CONNECT!

Trust me, we would all rather be in school with the kids - we miss them and worry about them.  School and education is about SO MUCH MORE than the teaching of material - it's about building relationships!

However, this is "what it is", so we're trying to make the best of the situation.  We're also trying to pace the work in fair manner, and also in a manner in which students do not need much support.  We're still in the learning process . . . patience is the key.

Take care - hope you are all well.

Let's bring on the new quarter!

Mrs. N.

From the School Counselors - Contact Info.

From Mrs. Dinino - free online books!

This just in!  Junior Library Guild (JLG) has opened ebook/audiobook stream for free for 60 days with no username or password!  Hooray!  There are some good titles on their site and access seems to be working even on my slow internet connection.  Hooray again!  :)

Go to BEMS library page or this link: 

https://www.juniorlibraryguild.com/at-home?utm_term=JLG%40HOME&utm_campaign=FREE%20eBook%20access%20for%20your%20homebound%20readers%21&utm_content=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_medium=email

Click on MIDDLE SCHOOL and then choose title

Be sure to be mindful of AUDIO or READ 

Day 2

Thanks to all of you who have been working hard - we really appreciate it!  It's important for all students/parents/guardians to check the emails that are going through regular email and Synergy email. The expectation is for students to check in with their HR teachers each morning.  After that, they are to follow their class schedule and check Google Classroom for their work.  If they have questions, they can send an email to their teacher(s).  Many students are doing a little bit of work in just one or two subjects.  This is still school, but from a distance!

Remember - we're here to help!

Check Emails in Synergy, Please!

As we begin to embark upon "remote learning", it's very important to frequently check this blog and emails that are coming through on Synergy.  If you are not getting emails, there is an earlier post on the blog (probably from September) that gives the steps involved as to  how to log in.  Also, it's very important to make sure that your current email is listed on Synergy.  If not, please send an email to Kim Aiken, or Lisa Joy, as they are capable of updating it.

One day at a time . . . 

Distance Learning for Science

Here is a link to Ms. Rancourt's site for distance learning.
Please check in with her if you have any questions!
https://sites.google.com/bonnyeagle.org/fraserscience-msrancourt/

"Show What You Know Night" - Last Wednesday

Thanks so much for all of the students, parents, grandparents who came to our first "Show What You Know Night" last Wednesday.  The number of people in attendance was astounding!  Having a "first event" can be nerve-wracking; many things went just the way that we wanted them to go, while other things showed us what we need to do differently in the future.  Regardless, so many of the kids' projects were amazing, and the buffet that we had during the day exceeded our expectations!  So, again, THANK YOU!!

Great Book Swap!

Here's a great way to "get rid of" those extra books that you have lying around!!

The Great Scot Book Swap

March 9th -   March 30th

Bring in your used books.  Drop them off in the library with Ms. Dinino.  

Your books are your ticket to participate in the Book Swap.  (Up to 5)

Join us for prizes, snacks, and great book talks.  

1. Books must be in good condition
2. Books must be ones you have truly enjoyed

            April 1st - Book Swap Party!  Join many others in the library to swap books. 

"Hoops for a Cause" - Wednesday, March 18th

Great event for a great cause!

Scholastic Book Fair This Week

The Scholastic Book Fair is going on this week!  It will be open during the "Show What You Know Night", on Wed., from 4:00 - 7:00.  Students will also have an opportunity to go during LA time on Thursday.

Wed., March 11th - "Show What You Know Night"

Wednesday, March 11th, is "Show What You Know Night".  Please stop by Fraser Clan between 4:00 and 7:00 to see what our students have been working on.

HS Counselors Are Visiting Tomorrow!

The High School counselors will be here on Tuesday, March 3rd, and again on Tuesday, March 10th.

On March 3rd, the counselors will review what classes students need to take, and which classes can be selected as electives.

On March 10th, the counselors will have students sign up for their high school classes (gulp!).

Wednesday Is a Delayed Start Day

Wednesday, March 4th, is a Delayed Start Day!

Message from Mrs. Aiken, the Principals' Secretary

Here is a message from Mrs. Aiken:

Hello Parents and Guardians,Help is still needed for healthy snacks for our students during MEA testing.  Testing is during the week of March 16th.  Please consider donating a snack or two.  The signup is here. Thank you for your assistance.  We truly appreciate it.