BAMS NEWS

 

November 8, 2019

A MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL LYMAN

Dear BAMS Families,

We are now more than a quarter of the way through the school year and we are happy about the progress our students are making. Many of you were able to make it in for parent-teacher conferences over the past few weeks. If you have been unable to make it, please do call and we will try to work something out with you.

The Fall season recently wrapped up with the final games and team parties after school. I would like to thank all of you for providing transportation, supporting your child, school, and team. The students worked very hard and the physical skills, combined with learning key components of being a good teammate, time management, healthy eating, and the countless other benefits of being on a team are a reason we support our athletic programs. We look forward to beginning the winter season on December 2nd. 

Our band and chorus programs recently had their fall concert. I was incredibly impressed with the quality of the musical performances and I'm proud of our students. Being a musician requires many of the same work habits and students acquire many of the same skills as athletes. Many of our students do both! The musicians are under great leadership from Elyse Wadsworth and Tom Nasiatka. Thank you to those of you who attended the concert.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving break. I hope you enjoy time with your family and that students can recharge over the well-deserved break.

Sincerely,

Keith Lyman — principal

The BAMS Social Contract

As a student body, we have created a social contract together because we all agree we should all display the same common behaviors. Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Work Hard, Have Empathy for Others. All students will be signing the contract in the coming days. Our Student Leadership students under the guidance of Chris Brewer and Stephanie Pike are to be commended for their effort to make this happen.

BEAMS- Brattleboro Enrichment Activities for Middle Schoolers

BEAMS Session 2 started November 4 through December 20th from 3:30-5:15 pm. 

Transportation home is available.

Please contact Jill Kelley at jkelley@wsesdvt.org for more information. Information can also be found on our website here.

BAMS ATHLETICS

Winter sports, basketball and nordic skiing, will begin December 2nd.  Schedules and details will be included in a future Newsletter. 

Information from DCF

Foster families are needed, for more information please click here

The school is conveying this information to parents since we assume that those persons interested will avail themselves of the opportunity. The school is neither endorsing the activity nor discouraging participation.

WSESU

VeggieVanGo 2019-20 Calendar

Updated listing of the Veggie Van Go schedule and locations can be found here

The school is conveying this information to parents since we assume that those persons interested will avail themselves of the opportunity. The school is neither endorsing the activity nor discouraging participation.

BAMS WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE

Communication to our students, parents, and families is important to us at BAMS. In an effort to keep the lines of communication open and available with accurate information, we have our Website and BAMS Facebook page.  We invite you to like us on Facebook or check out our website to keep up with all the latest news at BAMS. 

Our website and Facebook page are updated daily and have the schedule for events. In addition, athletic games and practice schedules are available on our website and Facebook page.  Directions to all of our away athletic events can be found on our website under the Athletics Tab.  You can find us on Facebook here or check out our BAMS website here.  In addition, we always welcome you to call the BAMS office for any questions you may have, 451-3500.  

IMPORTANT DATES 

* Please Note: All Dates are subject to change

To view the BAMS calendar, click here.

Wednesday, November 20- 7:00-8:00 pm, WSESD Board Meeting, Green Street School

Thursday, November 21-  Team Leo Field Trip to Beneski Museum, Amherst, Mass

Friday, November 22-23- District Fall Festival, Bellows Falls Union High School

Monday, November 25- No School, Teacher In-Service Day

Tuesday, November 26- No School, Teacher In-Service Day

Wednesday, November 27-29- Thanksgiving Recess 

Monday, December 2- District Winter Festival Auditions- Bellows Falls Middle School (Snow Date is Wednesday, December 4)

Monday, December 2- 10:00-11:00 am, Vermont Foodbank Drop @ The BUHS Student Parking Lot

Wednesday, December 4- 6:00-7:30 pm, WSESD Board Meeting, Cusick Conference Room

Friday, December 6- Quarter Midterm ends