Brady Middle School Guidance

Meet Your Guidance Counselors

Mrs. Sarah DiBenedetto and Mrs. Cindy Massey support grades 6-8. 

All Brady scheduling information can be found on the Orange Schools Website!

Mrs. Sarah DiBenedetto sdibenedetto@orangecsd.org          216-831-8600 ext. 3624

Mrs. Cindy Massey           cmassey@orangecsd.org            216-831-8600 ext. 3623

Second Semester Grade Checkpoints

Start of quarter 3/Semester 2: January 21

Midpoint of quarter 3:  February 13

 End of quarter 3: March 21

 Start of quarter 4: March 31

 Midpoint of quarter 2: April 25

 End of quarter 4/Semester 2 : June 5

Monday, March 17 2025

As we conclude the 3rd grading period on Friday, March 21,  reflect on your efforts, celebrate your successes, and learn from the challenges you faced. Remember, every step you take is part of your learning journey, and it's important to recognize and appreciate your progress.  The work and effort you put forth now will put you in the best position to be successful moving forward. 

As we transition into the next grading period, I encourage you to set new goals and continue striving for excellence. Stay curious, keep asking questions, and support one another.

February 20, 2025

When you are feeling stressed, focus your attention on a calming or funny video to help calm your mind and lower your stress level. You will feel more calm and you will be better prepared to solve the problem that triggered your stress.



February 12, 2025

Feeling overwhelmed...

Slowing down our breathing and taking deep breaths is one of the most powerful tools we have for calming down. It helps our muscles relax and it helps to turn back on the parts of the brain that power down when we get upset. This, in turn, allows us to express ourselves better and to make better decisions.

-SCRED Life Skills

What is Mindfulness?

Eligibility:

The end of the quarter is January 17th. Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements to play sports and participate in clubs at BMS!

INTERESTED IN CODING?

Case Western Reserve University Girls Who Code (GWC) holds weekly sessions which focus on fundamental computer science concepts for middle school students in the Cleveland area who identify as female or non-binary. Middle-school Python sessions run on Saturdays all semester starting February 8th and 9th. Sessions are free and create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone to get involved in technology. 

The sessions are held on Case Western Reserve University’s campus, specifically in the Olin Virtual Worlds Lab. All materials and instructions are provided to the students for free and the sessions are open to students of all levels of expertise, especially those with little to no coding experience. Use the following links to access more details and applications:

Promo Video: GWC F23 Promo Video.mp4 

Python Flyer: S25 Python Recruitment Flyer.pdf

Python (middle school) sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/spring2025python 

For more information please contact Isabelle Zhang at ixz33@case.edu.

January 6, 2025

2025 is a brand-new chapter, and it’s your time to shine! No matter what last year brought, this is your chance for a fresh start. Whether you're chasing new dreams, working on goals, or just taking things one step at a time, remember that you’ve got everything it takes to make this year great.

Believe in yourself, keep learning, and always keep an open heart. Don’t be afraid to take risks, make mistakes, and grow from them. 

Wishing you a year filled with positivity, adventure, and all the good things you deserve. You got this!


National Llama Day- December 9, 2024

WEEK THREE

November 13, 2024

Participate in World Kindness Day, November 13, 2024

Participating in World Kindness Day is a simple yet impactful way to make a positive difference in the world. Here are ways to get involved:


WEEK TWO

WEEK ONE

HIGHLIGHTING OHIO's 

14 PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

(Each week this month we will highlight several of Ohio's public universities)

Ohio's public colleges, universities, and adult education programs serve almost 600,000 students and offer every option from a GED to a Ph.D., ensuring that all Ohioans have easy access to a high-quality, affordable higher education. These institutions include:

Independent Colleges & Universities in Ohio

Ohio is also home to numerous independent colleges and universities.

For more information about an independent Ohio college or university, see the collection of individual institution fact sheets at the AICUO website.

Thursdays in November......

Students and staff are encouraged to wear their favorite college or university gear!

October 28, 2024

October 23, 2024

Peer Support makes a difference!

For more information on the best way to support a friend or classmate if they are having a hard time check your email!



October 21, 2024

In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month we encourage you to take a moment to think about how you can make a difference in our school.  According to the School Psychology Review , 70.6% of students have seen bullying in their school.   These bystanders can have a powerful impact to decrease issues of bullying by Standing Up and Speaking Out and Choosing Kindness! 



October 14, 2024

Did you know most bullying happens in middle school?  The most common types of bullying are verbal and social bullying.  


Social bullying, involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships. 


 Some examples of social bullying are:

-Leaving someone out on purpose

-Telling others not to be friends with someone

-Spreading rumors about someone

-Embarrassing someone in a public way

October 8, 2024

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. According to recent data, one in five students report being bullied.


Here at Brady we have the opportunity to change this statistic by choosing kindness and actively creating a positive atmosphere for students and staff.  


Everyday is a new opportunity to wake up and ask yourself how am I going to be kind today? How am I going to include others? How can I show others I accept them for who they are?

October 1, 2024

Attention 8th graders,

Join us for the next Cleveland Clinic Career Rounds Seminar!

Our second Connected Career Rounds session will provide you an opportunity to learn more about cthe following careers.


For more information and to register for the event, please review the flyer

Questions?

Contact your BMS Counselors

Mrs. DiBenedetto sdibenedetto@orangecsd.org

Mrs. Massey cmassey@orangecsd.org


September 18, 2024

Attention 8th graders,

We are going to be offering a new program this year sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic. 

Our first Connected Career Rounds program will provide you an opportunity to learn more about careers in Physical Therapy, Art Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy and Pediatric Psychology. 


For more information and to register for the event, please review the flyer


Questions?

Contact your BMS Counselors

Mrs. DiBenedetto sdibenedetto@orangecsd.org

Mrs. Massey cmassey@orangecsd.org

Thursday, September 5, 2024

It was so great visiting our 6th graders this week during science class! We look forward to getting to know them and working with them during  middle school.

 September 3, 2024

To welcome our new students to Brady Middle School we will be hosting a new student meet and greet during the school day for them on Friday, September 13 at 10:15 am.  This visit will be a  great opportunity for our new  students to get to know each other and will be helpful in making them feel at home in their new school!  If you see any of our new students as you pass through the halls or in your classes please be sure to say hi and get to know them! 

 September 2024

September is self care month

Self care means: Doing things that bring us joy, that help us relax and make us feel good inside. When we take time to practice self care we take care of ourselves and our mindset.

August 27, 2024

We are excited to welcome the class of 2031 to Brady Middle school!  We have 26 amazing 8th grader WEB  Leaders ready to get know and work with our 6th grade students.  WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) is a student leadership program where 8th grade students mentor 6th grade students throughout the school year. Our 8th grade WEB leaders have been working hard in leadership seminars to prepare and practice activities that they will be leading with our 6th grade students starting this week in Pride!