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BMS Families,

Each year we offer families an opportunity to make getting school supplies easier! Skip the store lines this year and take care of back-to-school shopping from the comfort of home! Boeckman Middle School is partnering with Sprout School Supplies for the third year to offer prepackaged school supply kits for the 2025–26 school year.

With just a few clicks, you can make sure your student is ready for the first day of school—saving time, money, and stress along the way.

Sprout kits are tailored to our school’s supply lists, making things easier for families and helping our students start the year with everything they need to be successful. When students show up ready to learn, it helps teachers do what they do best from day one.

Order your Sprout Supply Kit now at sproutsupplies.com using our school code RBMS001. The deadline to order is July 8th, 2025.

Additionally, Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9) is approaching and we’re excited to celebrate our incredible BMS staff! If you would like to contribute to the celebration, donations are being accepted through our Parent Ambassadors' Venmo account @boeckmanparentambassadors, or you can drop off cash or check donations at the front office (please address to BMS Parent Ambassadors).

This week, we will continue MCA testing. These tests will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, where we will run an alternative schedule, linked here.

Ways to help your child prepare for the MCA tests:

1. Make sure iPad is fully charged for each day of testing
2. Quality sleep the night before can help
3. Remind them to do their best and there is no pressure, we want to avoid the feeling of any additional pressure as testing can raise anxiety for learners

-Joe Sage, Principal

Let’s give a big congratulations to this week’s BMS Tiger Stripe winners!

These exceptional students have demonstrated outstanding leadership through compassion, integrity, and responsibility.

We are so proud of the positive impact they’re making on our school community.

#WeAre192 #BMSPride

This week’s BMS Staff Member of the Week is Lisa Burns!

Lisa teaches 6th grade MN History and is a favorite among our learners. Her classroom comes to life with engaging lessons, and she’s without a doubt a captain of school spirit!

She builds strong relationships with students and creates a space where learners feel seen, heard, and excited to learn. We’re lucky to have her on the BMS team!

#WeAre192 #BMSPride

Farmington Area Public Schools students in grades 3-8 take state standardized tests each spring called the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) or the alternate Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS). The MCA (or MTAS) assessment is designed to test students against the state academic standards in reading, math and science. To read more about the MCA/MTAS test, please visit the district website, linked here. There is a link to the Opt Out information for both the MCA tests on the left side of the webpage, or for convenience, there is a direct link here.

Specific Dates of Testing:

• April 3 & 4 and April 7 & 8 - 8th grade only - MCA Science in regular science class
• April 16 & April 17 – Math MCA: we will follow MCA Alternate Schedule
• April 23 & April 24 – Reading MCA: we will follow MCA Alternate Schedule
• Week of April 28-May 2 – Math NWEA in math classrooms
• Week of May 5-May 9 – Reading NWEA in language arts classrooms
• Week of May 12-May 16 – NWEA make ups

Skip the stores and save both time and money on back-to-school shopping with a Sprout School Supply Kit. These kits are teacher-approved, matching BMS supply lists and will be delivered to school and ready for the first day. Again, this school year, we’re offering families the opportunity to Pay It Forward and purchase an additional school supply kit to donate to a deserving child at our local school if they are interested. All Pay It Forward Kits will be provided to the administration at the close of our sale and distributed to local students, so they are all set for the first day. Order now at sproutsupplies.com using School Code RBMS001. Order deadline is July 8, 2025.

Guys and Dolls is a beloved, classic musical set in New York City in 1949. The story follows Nathan Detroit, Sky Masterson, Miss Adelaide, and Sarah Brown as they fall in and out of love and figure out who they want to be in the process. It is a comedy full of big dance numbers and jazzy show tunes. The show is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and continues to be one of the most enduring and endearing Broadway productions of all time, boasting familiar songs like "Luck Be a Lady" and "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat." You'll be blown away by the lights, costumes, and choreography!

We would like to invite you to our production at Boeckman Middle School. Shows are April 24th-27th and May 1st- 3rd. This show is rated PG and great for all ages. Order tickets HERE, as the best seats are selling quickly.

In addition to our seven public performances beginning on Thursday, April 24, we are also offering a FREE Senior Citizen Preview at 4pm on Tuesday, April 22. Please share this information with all area seniors - there is no cost and no tickets are required. Additionally, all 8th graders in Farmington will see a performance of the show on Wednesday, April 23 at 1pm.

You can also learn more about the show (and see lots of cool rehearsal photos) by visiting our pages on Instagram and Facebook (@FHSTheaterMN).

⭐If you have a learner who is a MAJOR musical theater fan- read below for an exciting opportunity! ⭐

We are inviting elementary and middle school students to be "Junior" Guys and Dolls for a day!

You - yes YOU - could have a chance to get a private backstage tour, photo with cast members, and more. This opportunity is for learners in grades 4 through 8, you have a chance to see musical theater up close and personal!

Apply now to become one of our "Junior" Guys and Dolls and you'll get a private backstage tour (see the sets up close and meet the cast & crew), autographs and your own souvenir Playbill, a photo with cast members, and more!!! And you just might get to see it from the actors' perspective! But space is limited and applications are being approved on a first-come, first-serve basis.

There are seven public performances between April 24 and May 3 - apply for any of the dates that work for your family.

Students will receive a backstage tour, get autographs in a souvenir Playbill, and have their photo taken with cast members.

Students and their families will need to purchase tickets to the performance, please visit www.farmingtontigers.com/tickets to secure your seats in advance.

To apply- use this form- Junior Guys and Dolls for a day. The form must be completed by a parent/guardian.

As your 8th grade year winds down, we are excited to invite you to Farmington High School’s Informational and Registration Night, a special event for incoming 9th-grade students, their families, and first-time participants in our activities, athletics, and arts programs.

The event will include an informational presentation that will highlight the philosophy and purpose of the activities, athletics, and arts programs we offer at FHS. This will be followed by an introduction to our administrative team, support staff, coaches, directors, and advisors. The night’s agenda will include topics such as communication, registration procedures, ticketing and admission details, student eligibility, MSHSL bylaws, and our strength & conditioning program.

One of the highlights of the evening is the opportunity to register for all fall activities and sports. This will also be a chance to interact with our coaches, advisors, and directors, who will be on hand for you to connect directly with.

This event will not only provide valuable information but also serve as a great opportunity for you and your families to familiarize yourselves with Farmington High School's community. Should you have any questions leading up to the event or require additional information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us in the FHS Activities Office.

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

• Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm

• Location: Farmington High School Recital Hall and Commons (Enter through Door 29)

We encourage students to explore the many programs available to them and to register for fall activities and athletics during the event.

This is a wonderful opportunity for your student to get connected to the programs that will shape their high school experience and for families to learn more about the resources and support Farmington High School offers.

We hope to see you there!

Keith Badger, Activities and Athletics Director/Assistant Principal

Sue Hurtgen, Activities Department Administrative Assistant

Rogue Robotics is again holding a Summer Programming camp for any student entering grades 8-12. Here is the link to the brochure with all of the information.

https://farmington.ce.eleyo.com/course/5361/2024-2025-ce-catalog/rogue-robotics-programming-camp

Please see below

The 2025 Community Resource Guide for Children and Families in Dakota County has been published. Please see the links below for the English, Spanish and Somali versions.

English:

https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices/MoreLowCostServices/Documents/CommunityResourceGuide.pdf

Spanish:

https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices/MoreLowCostServices/Documents/CommunityResourceGuideSpanish.pdf

Somali:

https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices/Documents/CommunityResourceGuideSomali.pdf

If your child - or a child you know - is ready to start kindergarten in fall 2025, now is the time to enroll! Enrolling now ensures you’re in the loop for all upcoming events and communications and it gives schools a chance to plan so they are fully prepared to give your child the best start possible. Enroll today at bit.ly/kindergarten-enrollment. We can’t wait to welcome our new learners this fall!

Please join us for a CHEER CLINIC for current 6th though 8th graders. The clinic will be April 14, 15 & 16. See the attached flyer for other additional information. You can register through the QR Code on the flyer or using the following link: https://forms.gle/pv2X3NegAja5LKfa9.

Email Coach Amanda with any questions – areding@farmington.k12.mn.us.

Students entering grades 1-12 can take the stage in Storybook Theatre’s adaptation of The Little Mermaid! In partnership with Farmington Community Education, this exciting theatre camp gives young actors the chance to bring a classic tale to life while building confidence, creativity, and stage skills in a professional environment. Storybook Theatre is a touring theatre company dedicated to inspiring young artists through high-quality theatrical experiences.

Upon registration your child is automatically accepted into the cast, no acting experience necessary! Don’t miss this chance to be part of the magic of live theatre – sign up here: https://bit.ly/4cbrKLH

April 23 & 24...........................................Reading MCA

May 6......................................................Jazz Band Concert

May 12....................................................5th Grade Family Engagement Night - 5:30pm

May 13 & 15............................................Choir Concerts

May 20....................................................Beginner Band 6, 7 & 8 Concert

May 26....................................................NO SCHOOL

June 5......................................................Last Day of School - Early release at 12:30pm

Save the Dates:

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - BMS Open House 2:00pm-7:00pm

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 6th Grade WEB Day 8:45am-3:30pm

September 23, 2025 - Picture Retake Day

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Email: Jsage@farmington.k12.mn.us
Website: https://bms.farmington.k12.mn.us/
Location: 800 Denmark Avenue, Farmington, MN, USA
Phone: 651-460-1400
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Twitter: @BoeckmanTigers