BMS BobKat Blast

A few pictures from another AMAZING week at BMS! Keep up with our BobKat Blast for important information and more pictures each week.

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Open House event! This is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet our dedicated staff, explore the learning environment, and see firsthand the exciting things your child will be experiencing this year. Your involvement is vital to your child’s success, and we look forward to sharing this special evening with you.

The next break starts with an early release on Friday 10/11, followed by Fall Break from 10/12 to 10/20.

2024-2025 Willis ISD Academic Calendar

Each day absent is a missed opportunity for your child to learn something they will need in order to understand important material later. Students with chronic absenteeism are less proficient in reading, writing and math compared to their peers with good attendance

BMS has incentives for students who have Perfect Attendance and Awesome Attendance (only 1-2 absences per 9 weeks). Attending school regularly is essential to students gaining the academic, social and emotional skills they need to thrive.

Mr. Wheaton's 3rd Annual Sneaker Raffle begins on September 2nd (rules apply)!!!

If you are interested in donating candy to the Trunk or Treat please contact Mrs. Hunnicutt at dhunnicutt@willisisd.org. We greatly appreciate any donations!

If your child is currently enrolled in an art class with Mr. Henson, Mrs. Smith, or Ms. Tunning, we need your help to ensure that all students have the necessary art supplies for the year. The mandatory $25 art fee is crucial for ordering these supplies.

We currently have a significant number of students with unpaid art fees and cannot proceed with ordering supplies until payments are made. If you need more time or have concerns, please contact your child’s art teacher, they would be more than happy to help you. Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter

As we kick off the extra-curricular season and all the fun that comes with it, please take a moment to read the updated stadium/event policies by clicking here

We believe that parent communication and parent involvement in the educational process is not only important, but critical to the growth and success of our students. With that in mind, each week you will receive an email (WAG) from your student's teachers. That email will contain information detailing what they will be learning the next week, any upcoming important dates, and a weekly progress report. We look forward to working together to support our BobKats!

Each year, BMS conducts required safety drills with our staff and students. We practice these drills so we can ensure that everyone knows how to respond in such an event and so we can ensure the safety of our school community.

Prior to each of the drills, we will communicate the date and type of drill we will be practicing. We hope this communication will reduce anxiety and provide an opportunity for you to talk with your student about the importance of safety procedures.

BMS understands the expanding importance of technology in our world today. However, the use of electronic devices/cellphones at inappropriate times has a negative effect on the learning environment. While students will continue to be able to have and use their devices before school, during lunch, and at after school activities, electronic devices/cellphones will not be allowed in the hallways or classrooms during the school day.

• When an electronic device is observed in an area or at a time that it is not allowed, the student will receive one verbal warning from the teacher/staff to put the device away.
• If the student does not comply with the verbal redirection, we will obtain the device from the student and there will be a $5 fee to retrieve the device after school.
• On the second offense, the student will be charged a $15 fee to retrieve the device after school.
• On all subsequent offenses, the student will be charged a $15 fee and a parent will be required to retrieve the device.

The purpose of this policy is to help foster an environment that is safe and limits distractions to learning for all students. Information regarding this policy can be found on page 55 of the Willis ISD Student Handbook. I appreciate your understanding and support in this matter as we begin "Growing BobKats...Every Day!" #LetGrow!

Look Good. Feel Good. Do Good.

Please make sure that clothing worn to school follows the District Dress Code.

For more information on school supply please contact the BMS Counselors: Shannon King- sking@willisisd.org and Dyann Wilson- dwilson@willisisd.org

Doors open at 7:00 am, the first bell rings at 7:20 am, and the tardy bell rings at 7:30 am!

CAR RIDERS

Everyone is continuing to do a great job making sure that the car rider line is moving efficiently in the morning and afternoon. Please remember to drop students off and pick students up from the curbside lane. We don't want an accident to occur due to a student walking between vehicles.

AM Drop Off:

• Students may be dropped off at the entrance prior to 7:00 am
• When arriving prior to 7:00 am, please have your student(s) exit the vehicle and avoid parking/blocking the car rider line
• Students may enter the building from any of the open doors along the car rider line starting at 7:00 am
• For safety purposes, please make sure your student(s) exits the car from the curbside exit and the curbside lane

PM Pick Up:

• To speed up loading, remind your student(s) to keep an eye out for their pick up vehicle
• For safety purposes, please enter the car from the curbside lane and the door on the curbside of the vehicle.

As always, please drive safely and follow all traffic directive from staff and law enforcement.

BUS RIDERS

Bus riders will be dismissed from the cafeteria and will have approximately 5 minutes to board their assigned bus route. A NEW TRANSPORTATION form MUST be complete EACH year to be provided transportation!

Our PTO does so many great things for our students and campus, and we couldn't do them without the awesome parents that make up the PTO. Please email our BMS PTO President Elizabeth Antley, if you are interested in joining our fantastic PTO!!! Email: BMSPTO@willisisd.org.

Do you need to update your information?

Go to this link: https://hipaa.jotform.com/app/240844419723156

PLEASE Complete the Application for Free and Reduced Lunch.

Even if you think you may not qualify, you just might! Any amount of assistance helps! In addition, to apply for school supply assistance and/or Christmas assistance, you must have this form on file. Here is the link to WISD Child Nutrition

All athletes must have a completed/updated RANK ONE Form each school year with their physical. Click HERE to visit the link to your Rank One Parent Portal.

Monday: 7th Grade Football at Brabham 5:30 pm

Tuesday: 8th Grade Football at Brabham 5:30 pm

Thursday: 7th and 8th Grade Volleyball at Brabham 5:30

Friday: Cross Country at Moorhead JH

Each month ONE student will be given the honor of being named the BMS EPIC Student Of The Month.

OUR FABULOUS COUNSELORS!!!

Check out the September edition of the WISD Guidance & Counseling Newsletter by clicking the purple bar above. This newsletter has great information and resources for everyone!

Parents the nurses clinic is open for medication drop offs. Please make sure that the 24-25 MEDICATION FORM is completed and turned in at the time of drop off.

If you need assistance with Llice, please contact Nurse Attaya for more information.

Mr. Anthony Roberts, Principal

Email: aroberts@willisisd.org

Website: https://www.willisisd.org/bms

Location: 10000 FM-830, Willis, TX 77318

Phone: 936.890.2312

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