• Oct. 9th – Odyssey of the Mind Tryouts, 3:30-5:30 pm

• Oct. 10th - Mathcounts Team Meeting, 3-4:30 pm

• Oct. 16th – Odyssey of the Mind Team & Parent Organizational Meeting, Rm 136 West, 6 pm

• Oct, 18th – Rock, Paper Scissors School Wide Competition

• Oct. 22nd – Makeup Picture Day

• October 23rd – End of Q1

• Oct. 24th – Teacher Workday - School Closed for Students

• Oct. 25th – Fall Break - School Closed for Students & Staff

• Nov. 1st – BFMS Fall Fundraiser Party (during school)

• Nov. 1st – Q1 Report Cards Issued

• Nov. 1st – 7th Grade Fall Festival, 3-5 pm

• Nov. 5th – Election Day - School Closed for Students - Virtual PD Day for Teachers

• Nov. 7th – Q1 Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3-5:30 pm

• Nov. 7th – 8th grade Rally & Incentive Day - Sem 1

• Nov. 8th – 6th & 7th grade Rally & Incentive Days - Sem 1

Student rallies were held the second Friday of this school year. Each grade level came together in comradery and with school spirit. Students cheered on other students as they played "Minute to Win it" games and participated in spirit competitions. What a perfect way to kick off a new school year!

267 positive referrals have been written by various adults in our buildings for students in grades 6-8 since the first day of school on August 22nd. Positive referrals are written when students choose to show up, own it, act for others, or rally together. Keep Soaring, BFMS and Gereau students!

Over 200 schools across the U.S. participated in welcoming students, faculty, and staff back to school as part of the Renaissance Culture Challenge. BFMS was chosen as one of three winners for celebrating BIG with our back to school rallies that help to build positive school culture and climate. Big thanks to our Faculty Soar Committee!

Your student received their fundraising packet from their 4th period teacher on Sept. 24th. Orders can be taken from the brochure and paper form and/or online. To participate online, you must first register your student by going to forfundsonline.com using the school code (70962). Be sure to use email and social media to get friends and family to shop online. All online orders will ship directly to the customer. Be sure to turn in all orders by October 9th! Just selling 8 items allows your child to be excused from class to attend the "Mega Party" and there are chances for cash prizes too!

*Profits from this fundraiser will be used for student and school activities and incentives*

Link your Kroger Card to Benjamin Franklin Middle School Athletics today by clicking here. Thank you for supporting our middle school athletes!

ODYSSEY OF THE MIND

Become part of the world's greatest thinkers! Tryouts for the BFMS Odyssey of the Mind (OM) Team will be Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 3:30 P.M. until 5:30 P.M at BFMS West Hall. Tryouts are open to all students in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th. Forms/information may be picked up in the West Hall office, East Hall office, or the Gereau Center office. Forms can be turned into Mrs. Laprade in the West Hall GO TEC lab (Room 136).

Help Save the Next Girl

Offered to 6th graders. Please see Mrs. Daphne Pugh in the East Building if you are interested in joining this club. In February of 2017, Benjamin Franklin Middle School joined Help Save The Next Girl, which is a non-profit organization founded by Dan and Jill Harrington. We have become active members in spreading information, promoting personal safety, and preventing violence against young women in Franklin County, the surrounding counties, and nationwide. We will share stories, and current events, and listen to guest speakers such as local law enforcement. The girls will be made aware of the dangers that come with internet use, improper texting, and not buddying up!

We are excited to offer a NEW MathCounts Team this year! If your student is passionate about math and enjoys solving challenging problems, this is the team for you. Check out more information at mathcounts.org. Here is the team information:

Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
First Meeting: Tentatively scheduled for October 10th
Interest Meeting: October 3rd* for students wanting more information
School Competition: One in-school competition prior to the regional event
Regional Competition: February 8th* in Lynchburg, VA

Your student will be required to attend practices. The team will consist of 24 students from grades 6-8. The coach will establish a tournament team from all the participants. The tournament team will not exceed 14 members and will based off of the school competition results.

Applications are available NOW in the school office! We hope to see you soon!

BFMS MathCounts Team Application Form (2).pdf

THANK YOU to all of the BFMS staff and students who participated in Attendance Awareness Month events. We had 890 students who won ice cream for having perfect attendance during this week!

In September, 389 students had perfect attendance. Congratulations to the winners below that were pulled at random for a special treat each of these weeks:

For the week of September 2nd-6th: Giselle Macias, Karsie Hicks, Connor Findley, and Joshua Patterson

For the week of September 9th-13th: Victoria Jones, Trinity Dooley, Carolette Witcher, and Wesley Wilkins

For the week of September 16th-20th: Jeremiah Davis, Brantley White, Sophia Doss, and Katelyn Young

For the week of September 23rd-27th: Kolton Love, Autumn Marsh, Grace Morel, and Landen Shoemaker

BFMS would like to congratulate our overall winner, Kelee Kent (6th grader), for perfect attendance in September.

WAY to SHOW UP! We are a TEAM-All day, everyday when we are at school!

The 6th Graders had a blast at their Fall Festival held after school on September 13th! Students had fun socializing with one another while also enjoying pizza, soda, and candy, dancing with music in the gym, face painting, and games such as corn hole.

Ronald Wallace

Charlotte Bowles

John Buckner

Rosa Cruz Leyva

Gary Starkey

Please join us in dressing up during Homecoming Week! See the flyer below for details.