ONE WEEK LEFT UNTIL WINTER BREAK!!!

On behalf of Brabham Middle School, we hope that the upcoming break will provide our students, families, and staff with the blessing of time with families and friends. A time to enjoy the wonderful moments and to create lasting memories. We also want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and we hope that the New Year brings you health and happiness.

As we complete these last 5 days, please ensure that your student is in attendance so that they may finish the academic and co-curricular assignments remaining for the first semester. Also, don't let your student miss out on our dress themes for the remaining 12 Day of Christmas. We are excited and looking forward to an awesome last week!

Reminder: Friday, 12/20 is an early release day for students. Students will be released at 12:00 pm.

#LetsGrow!

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS DRESS UP DAYS AT BMS!

MONDAY:

BOYS BASKETBALL VS STOCKTON JUNIOR HIGH (HOME) at 5:30/6:30 PM

GIRLS BASKETBALL VS STOCKTON JUNIOR HIGH (AWAY) at 5:30/6:30 PM

ATTENTION PARENTS OF 8TH GRADE STUDENTS

MESSAGE FROM WILLIS HIGH SCHOOL FOR NEXT YEAR'S INCOMING 9th GRADE STUDENTS

Attention 6th Grade Parents ONLY:

Before the Thanksgiving Break, your child received a permission slip for the Personal Body Safety Presentation from their school counselors. This presentation will be on Thursday, 12/19. Please note that this presentation is OPT-IN only, and students must submit a signed permission slip to attend. The QR code provided earlier was not functioning, so please refer to the link below for more information about the presentation, which will assist you in making an informed decision for your student.

Personal Body Safety

Click HERE to review the Board presentation.

Books used can be found on slides 4 & 5.

There are only 5 DAYS of school until Winter Break and the end of the 1st Semester. It is critical that students be at school everyday to be able to receive the instruction they need and to keep up with their assignments prior to leaving for Winter Break. It also helps make them eligible for attendance incentives and awards. Please help your students be able to do their best by ensuring that they are at school everyday. #LetsGrow!

In addition to the importance of attendance for academic and social development, BMS also has incentives for Perfect and Awesome Attendance (1-2 absences per 9 weeks)

OUR FABULOUS COUNSELORS!!!

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

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

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 Lisa Henderson, if you are interested in joining our fantastic PTO!!! Email: BMSPTO@willisisd.org.

SCHOOL SAFETY

!!EVACUATION DRILL THIS WEEK!!

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 or date range 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.

WISD CHILD NUTRITION

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

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!

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

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.

CAR RIDERS

We really appreciate the great job everyone is doing to keep the car rider line moving in the morning and the afternoon. There are only two quick reminders:

• Please drop students off in the curb lane (lane closest to the school). We want to avoid the potential for an accident occurring when students cross from the outside lane.
• When leaving from the drop off area, please maintain a slow speed. Again, we want to avoid the potential for an accident.

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.

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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