Message from the Principal

Hello, families and friends of BAMS!

Welcome to the February edition of our newsletter. We are officially halfway through the school year, a milestone that brings a sense of stability to our classrooms. While the weather remains unpredictable—and we wait to see if the groundhog promises an early spring or a few more weeks of winter—our students are leaning into the core of their academic curriculum. This is a critical time for maintaining focus and building on the progress made during the first semester.

Goals for February

As we move deeper into the winter months, our school-wide focus is centered on three broad objectives. You may see these themes reflected in your student's work and attitude:

• Academic Consistency: We are encouraging students to stay disciplined with their study habits. The goal is to move beyond the "mid-year slump" by staying organized and proactive with assignments.

• Social Responsibility: February is a great time to refocus on how we treat one another. We are challenging students to be intentional with their kindness and to contribute positively to our school culture.

• Personal Growth: We encourage students to reflect on their progress since August. It is helpful to identify one or two personal areas for improvement—whether it’s participation, time management, or trying something new—and take ownership of that growth.

Conversation Starters

We understand that at this age, students are not always willing to share what a typical day may be at school.  If you would like to have some conversation starters, here are some ideas:

• What was the best part of your day, and what was one thing you’d do differently if you had a 'reset' button?

• If you were the principal for just one day, what would be the first rule you would change and why?

• Which teacher has the best sense of humor, and what did they do today?

A Few Dates to Keep In Mind…

February 6 - BAMS Dance, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

February 13 - No School for Students

February 16 - No School for Students (this could change in the event that we have a snow make-up day between now and February 12)

February 26 - March 1 - BAMS Drama Production of Grease!

April 2 - No School for Students

April 6 - No School for Students (this could change in the event that we have a snow make-up day between Feb 17 and April 1)

April 20-22 - ELA PSSA

April 27 - 28 - Math PSSA

April 29 - 30 Science PSSA (8th grade only)

May 22 and 25 - No School for Students

June 2 - Last day of school

As we move through this month, we want to share our genuine appreciation for the support you provide at home. Middle school is a period of significant transition, and it isn't always a linear path to success. We see the effort your students are putting in, and we see the steady encouragement you provide behind the scenes. We are glad to have you as partners in this process and are looking forward to a productive and focused second semester!

With gratitude, 

Dr. Garman and Mr. Runk

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