Welcome to BMS Back To School Night September 15th 2016

BMS PTSA September General Meeting Please welcome our BMS PTSA President, Mrs. Erin Grater! We encourage you to join our PTSA and join our monthly meetings. Information can be found on our school website. On behalf of staff and administrators, I would like to extend a thank you for the PTSA’s continuous support.

BMS Administrative Team Dr. Natalie Betz, Principal Brooklawn Middle School Mr. Christian Keegan, Assistant Principal Mr. Michael Nicosia, Dean of Students

BMS SRO and Security Detective Patrick McCarthy- School Resource Officer (SRO) Ext. 2127 Detective Joe Selitto, BMS Security Ext. 2137

BMS Guidance Team Mrs. Lauren Penna, Coordinator of Guidance and Seventh Grade Counselor Mrs. Karen Mikorski, Sixth Grade Counselor Mr. Edward Young, Eighth Grade Counselor Ms. Karen Lane, Student Assistance Counselor and ABS/HIB Specialist

BMS Athletics Our BMS Season has started… Please check our website for updates for changes or cancellations by clicking on the tab Athletics Athletic Coordinator is Ms. Carol Rushing-ext. 2136

BMS Reminders Sign-up for School Messenger on the District Webpage Genesis Parent Portal – Updates on Grades and Student Progress Communication is Vital – District Email, Teacher Extensions on School Webpage Grade Level Teams for Parent Conferences during the year Forgot Lunch…drop off in the main hallway…

BMS Updates…Revised Bell Schedule See Building Website Regular Day- 8:00-2:46 Early Dismissal- 8:00-12:46 90 Minute Delay- 9:30-2:46 Delayed Opening: No Breakfast is served; Lunch is served Emergency Early Dismissal Day: Breakfast/Lunch is Served Scheduled Half Day, Early Dismissal-No Breakfast/Lunch served

BMS Academics Grading for the Electives at the Middle School Level: Pass (P-ES) Exceeds Standards (Letter Grade Equivalent, A: 90-100) Learner demonstrates a full/in-depth understanding of the concepts/skills and can consistently apply them in a variety of ways, including explaining to others. Work could serve as a model/example for others. (P-MS) Meets Standards (Letter Grade Equivalents, B, C, D: 60 - 89) Learner demonstrates an understanding of some of the concepts/skills, and can usually apply them. Fail Not Meeting Standards (Letter Grade Equivalent, F) Learner demonstrates little or no understanding of the concepts/skills and can minimally apply them.

BMS Academics Marking Periods-2016-2017 Marking Period 1 November 15th Marking Period 2 January 30th Marking Period 3 April 5th Marking Period 4 June 16th *Pending no long periods of inclement weather

Teaching to the Teenage Brain Adolescent brains go through a surprising growth spurt around ages 10-13. Still-maturing teen brains are highly flexible, adapting and learning from experience and integrating problem solving skills- “adaptive adolescence” and truly formative years Adolescents need to feel sense of accomplishing challenging tasks –rubrics, goals, portfolios, research, debate, and gain status in classrooms From: Varlas, L. “Teaching to the Teenage Brain”. www.ascd.org Vol. 56: No. 9, Sept. 2014

BMS Coordinator of Student Activities and Advisor of Student Council Mr. Lou Miller  Also Grade Seven Math Teacher at BMS Updates on BMS “Student Body Great Things Happening at BMS” www.BrooklawnSA.org Remind @BrooklawnSA

BMS Coordinator of Student Activities and Advisor of Student Council

BMS Media

While Visiting Us This Evening… Mr. Keegan Please read teacher comment bubbles posted throughout our school- “Why I Teach…” Be sure to stop in to our media center to discuss the most influential teacher in your life.- Mr. Keegan

Thank You For Joining Us This Evening Parents before you leave… Please join us and follow us on Twitter: @BrooklawnMS Peer Leaders are here to guide you-thank you peer leaders for your assistance, in advance. Parents, you are dismissed to class! Go Knights!