Welcome to BBMS
BONNIE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL HCPSS Vision: Every student is inspired to learn and empowered to excel. Mission: We cultivate a vibrant learning community that prepares students to thrive in a dynamic world.
Build RelationshipsBe respectful, responsible, and readyMotivate, inspire, and empowerStrive for excellence
BONNIE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL SIXTH GRADE TEAM
CHER JONES – PRINCIPALNAN BROWN – ASSISTANT PRINCIPALDAVID EBBIE – ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
DEBBIE GERMROTH – GUIDANCE COUNSELOR (LAST NAMES A - K)MEG SAVAGE – GUIDANCE COUNSELOR (LAST NAMES L - Z)
TANYA JOHNSON – TEAM LEADER, MODULES TEACHERJOCELYN ANTHONY-WILLIAMS – ELAASHLEY KRONZER – ELAAVI TURNER - ESOLHOLLY BYRON – MATHELISSA SCHUYLER – MATHLAUREN ALTMAN – SCIENCESHELLEY HEINZ – SCIENCESTEPHEN BOONE – SOCIAL STUDIESTODD GARNER – SOCIAL STUDIESROBIN BREGMAN – SPECIAL EDUCATIONDAWN WRENN – SPECIAL EDUCATIONKIM BRISCOE – PARA-EDUCATORBRITTANY GEELHAAR – PARA- EDUCATOR
PTAMembership
Direct Donations
Committees
Monday – Thursday week 1
Shark Talk
• A BBMS “Advisory” Program
- 1x/month 30 min. lesson – all students
- Topics include Anti-bullying and PBIS
- Other lessons based on need
- Coordinated by School Counselors
• Supports HCPSS goals
• Lesson information will be on BBMS Student Services wiki each month
Homeroom
3 R’s: Respect, Readiness, and Responsibility
Shark Bucks-
Students will have the opportunity to earn Shark Bucks 2 or 3 times a week on a school-wide basis. At these times, a desired behavior will be announced and all students in the class exhibiting that behavior will earn a Shark Buck. The Shark Bucks will be color-coded by quarter and expire (i.e. must be spent) by the end of each quarter.
Shark Shop
Quarterly Fun Days
Raffles
Breakfast $2.00 and Lunch $3.25 milk - $.50
Week 1 - lockers & buses 15 minutes early at stop riding assigned bus
Teacher Wiki and websites
Aspen
BBMS website:bbms.hcpss.org
BBMS twitter: Follow us @hcpss_bbms
Back to School NightWednesday, September 10th from 6:00 – 8:30PM
ODE wiki:https://bbmsoutdoored.wikispaces.hcpss.org/ ODE is from Oct. 20-24
Agenda
Steps to modify your HCPSS News account
1) From BBMS home page click subscribe on bottom right corner of web page.
2) Click account management or to create account, click subscribe
3) Enter the email address associated with your account.
4) Click Change your subscription info. & follow steps.
New Math website
http://hcpssfamilymath.weebly.com/
Personal Property
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education
When/Where is Outdoor Education?
- Bonnie Branch will be using the facilities of NorthBay in North East, MD.
11 Horseshoe Point Lane
North East, MD 21901
(phone) 443-967-0500/(fax) 443-967-0501
www.northbayadventure.com
- Departure: Monday, October 20, 2014 around 9:00 AM
- Return: Friday, October 24, 2014 around 1:45 PM
Outdoor EducationHow much does Outdoor Education cost?
- Student Cost: $255
- Parent Cost: Free
$255 cover the cost of:
- use of NorthBay facilities (5 days/4 nights and includes meals)
- transportation to and from NorthBay
- commerative Outdoor Education t-shirt
Is there financial assistance to help pay for Outdoor Education?
- Joe Corbi’s Fundraiser can assist with the reduction of the
student fee
- Partial student scholarships are available for families that
need assistance. Please contact Nan Brown, Assistant Principal.
Important Parent Information
How to Receive Emergency/School Closing and Delay Information
The HCPSS uses the methods listed below to announce school closings and delays. (This list is also provided in the 2013-2014 Student/Parent Handbook, page 38.) www.hcpss.org
The school system’s website is the first and most complete source of information on school closings and delays.
HCPSS News email and text message alerts
Register at www.hcpssnews.com. Parents who subscribe to this free service can also opt to get news from their child’s school, and will receive the school system’s Weekly News, which provides valuable information on school activities and HCPSS-related information.
For step-by-step instructions on signing up, go towww.hcpss.org/news/newsletter/subscribe.shtml.
Important Parent InformationHow to Receive Emergency/School Closing and Delay Information
HCPSS TV - Cable TV Comcast 95/Verizon 42
NotifyMeHoward
Register at https://notifyme.howardcountymd.gov and choose to receive news from the HCPSS.
Local media:
WBAL-TV – Channel 11
WRC-TV – Channel 4
WBAL-AM – 1090 Regional Emergency Broadcast Alert System
WTOP-FM – 103.5 Regional Emergency Broadcast Alert System
HCPSS Information Hotline 410‑313-6666
Twitter – @hcpss
Please note: The HCPSS does NOT use schools-out.com (which charges for text messages) or e-schoolnews.com.
Important Up-coming EventsDate Activity
August 25 ODE Packet & Joe Corbi’s will go home
August 27 ODE Information Meeting at BBMS from 6-7 PM
September 5 Joe Corbi’s orders and Parent Chaperone forms are due
September 9 Five Guys fundraiser at the Columbia, MD location. 5:30 – 9:30 PM
September 10 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT6:00 – 8:30 PM
September 15 – 19 Collection of ODE forms and money. Selection of cabins!!!