Greetings from BWMS.

Can you believe it is the year 2025? Although we have much to celebrate from the 1st semester of the school year, there is still much to still achieve. This is a great time to sit down with your student and talk about goals. Have your student develop 1-2 long term goals with 2-3 short term goals to help them accomplish their dream. Next, have them write it down where they can see the big picture goal daily and don't forget to check in within them about how things are going. Modeling the goal setting process from adults help students see the importance of setting goals and then recognize the intrinsic value of meeting those goals.

Enjoy the weekend,

Mr. Josh Frame

• Be sure to check out the new registrations for Eagle Extensions below to include a Musical Performance with Drama Club and Fun Club.
• 2nd quarter report cards will be live in PowerSchool on Friday 1/10/25.
• 8th grade students will participate in a budgeting simulation on Friday 1/17/25 called Real Money, Real World. Please see below for the Sign Up Genius for volunteer opportunities.
• Monday 1/20/25 is Martin Luther King Jr Day and we will not have school. Special thanks to our MS grade social studies teachers who are planning activities around this monumental influencer in connection with the Youth Service America - MLK Day of Service.
• 7th grade students will have the required suicide awareness and prevention programming from House Bill 123 on 1/22-1/23 in social studies classrooms. Additional information to include the opt out form was emailed to families this week. Please check with school counselor Alyson Lyle or principal Josh Frame if you have any questions.
• The Student Group and Candid Picture Day is Monday 1/27/25. This is the day when we get our team and activity/club photos.
• Attention 8th grade families - Save the Date for the Freshman Scheduling Night will be Monday 2/10/25.
• 6th and 8th grade students will have the required suicide awareness and prevention programming from House BIll 123 during one standard class period the week of February 3. Additional information to include the opt out form was emailed to 6th and 8th grade families next week. Please check with your student’s school counselor or principal Josh Frame if you have any questions.

On Friday January 17th, 8th grade students will participate in a hands-on budget management and decision-making spending simulation in which we need your help. Real Money. Real World. (RMRW) is a financial literacy program for youth from Ohio State University Extension. This curriculum helps students connect college and career planning with budgeting principles within schools. Volunteers are needed to help run the following stations for students to see all of the factors that contribute to a healthy budget: Chance, Child Care, Clothing, Communications, Contributions, Credit and College Loan, Entertainment, Food, Housing, Insurance, Transportation, Utilities.

Sign Up for a time commitment HERE!

Mr. Frame Back in the Day------------------------>>>>>>>>>>>>>

8th Grade Students/Parents: Please Proceed to the Website to submit your Baby/Child Picture for the 2024-25 BWMS Yearbook: https://sites.google.com/bwls.net/bwmsbabypictures/

Parents... important note: Pictures must be submitted from your Students BWLS Google Account. Yearbook order forms have been emailed and will be available until the end of February.

We are excited to announce that Big Walnut Middle School will be starting a chapter of National Junior Honor Society. Any student who qualifies, based on their grade point average, will be notified in January and given the opportunity to complete the application process. At the core of National Junior Honor Society are the pillars of Scholarship, Character, Leadership, Service and Citizenship, which guide the acceptance of members and the activities in which students will participate. A special thank you to BWMS PTO for making this possible by funding our initial chapter fees.

We’re excited to tell you more about the trips we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.

Please be sure to register for the info session(s) you are interested in to be considered for these opportunities. Both tours are for student currently in grades 4-6.

Greece

Date: January 14th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual (registration is mandatory)
RSVP Here

Japan

Date: January 16th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Virtual (registration is mandatory)
RSVP Here

January

10 Report Cards Posted 8am

17 Real Money, Real World in 8th SS

20 M.L.K., Jr. Day (no school)

22 SOAR Cart

22-23 SOS in 7th SS

25 - Feb 28 Yearbook Sale

27 Student Groups and Candid Picture Day Yearbook

February

3 Yearbook Candid Submission deadline

7 Grade Update Day

7 Valentine’s Dance 6:00-8:00

10 Freshman Scheduling Night

11 BWMS PTO Mtg, 7:00

12 PAC Meeting

13 Conferences, 3:00-7:00

17 Presidents’ Day ~ No School

19 SOAR Cart

20 NJHS Induction 6PM

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The SOARing Staff Award and used to recognize a Big Walnut Middle School Staff Member who goes above and beyond to support the mission of BWLS to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential. If you would love to recognize a staff member, please submit their name and reason on the following form... HERE.

Reminder that all athletes should have their final forms complete and hard copy of the physical submitted prior to participation.

All information for BWMS athletics can be found at bigwalnutathletics.net and on Schoology.

Email: JoshFrame@bwls.net
Website: bwls.net
Location: 555 S Old 3C Road, Sunbury, OH, United States
Phone: (740)965-3006
Twitter: @Josh_Frame