B.Stoddert MS FAMILY NEWSLETTER

2023-2024 BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION

OUR VISION

At BSMS, all students will have consistent exposure to transformative educational opportunities that build a love of rigorous learning, are responsive to students' needs, and challenge them to become productive community members.

OUR MISSION

The BSMS community prepares students to build successful habits, think independently and excel in a safe, high-quality instructional environment.

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The 2023-2024 school year is here! Get all the details here in our Back-to-School Guide!

Back to School Guide

AUGUST 25, 2023 - New Student Orientation 8:30- 12:10pm

AUGUST 28, 2023 - First Day of School 8:30- 3:10pm

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Students are tardy at 8:30 am after that time, a Parent will have to sign the student in at the main office

Please do not drop students off at the school before 7:45 am. There will not be adult supervision

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 - Schools Closed (Labor Day)

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT (6-8pm In-person)

BSMS Enrollment Requirements

Required Documents for Enrollment Government Issued Photo for the parent/legal guardian The ID must match the name on the birth certificate/guardianship papers. Original Birth Certificate of Student with seal and parents name listed Withdrawal/Transfer Information from the previous school Immuniz...

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From the desk of the Community Schools Coordinator, Ms. Miller

The school supply kit and clear book bag will be given to all students during the first weeks of school.

Don't forget to join BSMS Class Dojo https://www.classdojo.com/invite/?s=4eece6f2f64aa62934ed9249

Thank you,
Mrs. Miller

PGCPS - Food and Nutrition Services

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Apply for Free and Reduced Priced Meals

ALL FAMILIES SHOULD APPLY

Families must complete a new Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals at the beginning of each school year. Students and their families do not have to be U.S. citizens to receive meal benefits. All students in the family should be listed on one application.

Application Instructions - English

Application Instructions - French

Application Instructions - Spanish

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL NOT BE FREE TO STUDENTS 2023-2024 YOU MUST APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED. ALL FAMILIES SHOULD APPLY

APPLY FOR FREE AND REDUCED MEALS

SCHOOL BREAKFAST/LUNCH WILL NOT BE FREE IN 2022-2023

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CLICK HERE

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CHROMEBOOK - CHECKOUT PILOT PROGRAM

NEW FOR SY 2023-2024

STUDENTS WILL NOT CARRY THEIR CHROMEBOOKS TO AND FROM SCHOOL.

This model limits damage to Chromebooks and ensures students have technology for daily instruction. The Chromebook carts will be stored in homeroom classrooms, students will store their assigned Chromebook. Every morning, students will retrieve and travel with their Chromebook to each period. Students will return Chromebooks at the end of the day.

Students may be allowed to check out a loaner

Student schedules are available on School Max Family Portal

Access SchoolMAX Family Portal

Guides

Videos

How to register for Family Portal: English - French - Spanish
How to use Family Portal: English - French - Spanish
How to reset your password in Family Portal: English - French - Spanish
Accessing Family Portal Mobile on an iPhone
Accessing Family Portal Mobile on an Android Device
Using Family Portal Mobile
Submitting Student Transfer Requests
Presentar Solicitudes de Transferencia del Estudiante

If you need additional assistance, contact the Family Portal Administrator (Dr. Angela Richards, angela.richards@pgcps.org)

Sign-up for Class Dojo to stay in the loop (Click below)

https://www.classdojo.com/invite/?s=4eece6f2f64aa62934ed9249

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We are mandatory uniform school

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>>> 7th Grade <<<

Solid Red Shirts

Khaki Bottoms (no rips/holes)

Closed Toe Shoes

Jackets/Sweaters should match grade level color

HOODIES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE WORN IN THE BUILDING

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>>> 8th grade <<<

Solid Grey Shirts

Khaki Bottoms (no rips/holes)

Closed Toe Shoes

Jackets/Sweaters should match grade level color

HOODIES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE WORN IN THE BUILDING

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>>> 6th grade <<<

Solid Navy Shirts

Khaki Bottoms (no rips/holes)

Closed Toe Shoes

Jackets/Sweaters should match grade level color

HOODIES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE WORN IN THE BUILDING

Uniform Administrative Policy

A mandatory uniform school requires students to comply with the school uniform policy.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMS

Required attire is knee length solid black shorts and a plain gray or white sleeved t-shirt, appropriate foot apparel (sneakers), and solid black sweatpants and a plain gray or white sweat shirt for colder weather or any B. Stoddert School SWAG Students must have this attire available prior to the beginning of their physical education course.

Some PGCPS students still need their regular back-to-school vaccines required by the state to attend public school. The Prince George’s County Health Department will host the following free vaccine clinics for students ages 5-18, regardless of their health insurance coverage:

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Deadline for Back-to-School Immunizations

Appointments

To make an appointment for the clinics, visit www.marylandvax.org. You MUST bring a copy of your child's immunization records. If you received an exclusion letter from your child’s school, please bring it to the clinic. Only bring children who have immunization appointments.

Questions

If you have questions, please feel free to contact your child’s school or the Office of School Health at 301-749-4722 or by email at health.services@pgcps.org.

Resources

Prince George’s County Health Department - Information and clinics

Maryland State Law (COMAR 10.06.04.03) requires all students enrolled in prekindergarten through Grade 12 to receive age-appropriate immunizations. The school must have proof of immunizations before allowing a student to begin school. If evidence of the required vaccines is not provided, the student will be excluded from school. Students without the required documentation will be temporarily admitted and given twenty (20) calendar days from the date of admission to provide evidence of immunization compliance.

Download Maryland Immunization Requirements
Download Immunization Certificate