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BMS Families,

This week, Boeckman Middle School will be hosting our annual Celebration of Learning on Tuesday, March 4th from 4:30 to 6:30. All families are invited to attend with their child to celebrate their accomplishments and learning this school year. Your child will be completing an itinerary (learning passport) at school to help guide their time and each classroom space will have evidence of learning or experiences for families to engage in. Additionally, cash concessions, which will include pizza, will be available for purchase. New this year we are offering a first hand look at the many clubs and activities that the high school provides for our learners. This is a great chance for students and families to explore their interests, ask questions and start thinking about how they can get involved in high school. We are looking forward to seeing you come and take part in all the great things happening! We are excited for this event and hope that you can join us!

Though not required, optional drop-in conferences will be available on Thursday, March 7th. Below is the entire Spring Conference schedule.

Tuesday, March 4 (4:00pm-6:00pm) -

4:30-6:30 pm Spring Celebration of Learning

Thursday, March 6 (1:30pm-7:00pm)

1:30-4:00: Drop-in

4:00-4:30: Dinner Break (teachers not available)

4:30-7:00: Drop-in

As a reminder, Thursday we will have an early release at 1:30 and there is no school on Friday.

We look forward to seeing you all this week!

Thanks,

-Joe Sage, Principal

The Parent Ambassadors are hosting a night of bowling to support teachers at BMS! It is $10 per person for one hour of bowling, including shoe rental. The Parent Ambassadors will receive a portion of the funds for both bowling and food sales to support initiatives throughout the school year! Here is a link to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044BADA928A46-55067758-boeckman

Spring Conferences:

Spring Conferences are this week! We wanted to make families aware that BMS will be hosting a Spring Showcase of learning on Tuesday, March 4th from 4:30 - 6:30 in place of our scheduled conferences. All families are invited to attend with their child to celebrate their accomplishments and learning this school year. Each classroom space will have evidence of learning or experiences in which families can engage. We will be selling pizza and will host many of the clubs and activities that will be available at the high school. We are excited for this event and hope that you can join us!

The full conference schedule can be found below. The second night of conferences is Thursday, March 6th. This night will provide time for families to engage in drop-in conferences. Families who attend the spring celebration of learning do not have to attend the drop in conferences.

To provide more clarity, we would like to highlight the different components for each of these nights:

Break: There will be no scheduled conferences during this time.

Learning Showcase: Each learner will be given a passport that will guide their experience this evening. Over the course of the next few weeks, they will be preparing this and choosing the classrooms to attend. At each stop, learners will show family members either a skill they have learned in the class or an artifact they have created. The purpose is to highlight their learning!

Conferences (drop in) - Teachers will be stationed throughout the school in the cafeteria and in the team pods. You can come and visit with them as needed. Parents do not need to attend the learner showcase and drop in conferences. Drop in conferences typically last around five to ten minutes.

Tuesday, March 4th - Spring Showcase

4:30-6:30pm Spring Showcase

Thursday, March 6th - In person Drop-in Model

1:30-4:00: Drop-in

4:00-4:30: Dinner Break

4:30-7:00: Drop-in

This week, we proudly celebrate National School Social Work Week, recognizing the invaluable contributions of school social workers in supporting students, families, and educators. School Social Workers play a vital role in promoting students’ academic success and emotional well-being while collaborating with families, teachers, and community resources to ensure that every student has the tools they need to thrive. Thank you, Ms. Pingley, for your dedicated and unwavering commitment to student success and well-being. Thank you for making a difference every day!

A huge shoutout to this week’s BMS Tiger Stripe winners! These amazing students have stood out for their leadership, showing compassion, integrity, and responsibility.

We’re incredibly proud of the positive example they set for our school community.

#WeAre192 #BMSPride

The Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner! This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to discover new books they’ll love, and it’s a great way to bond over the joy of reading. Research shows that kids are more likely to read when they can choose their own books, which leads to academic growth and a boost in mental well-being.

Here’s what you need to know:

Dates: March 10 – 14

Time: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Friday closes at 4:00 pm)

Location: Meadowview Elementary, Room 104 (enter through Door 22)

You can also visit the Book Fair homepage for more details: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/tigerpreschool

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

Join Dakota County Public Health at “Open Conversations: Empowering Parents to Talk with Your Kids About Vaping and Cannabis” on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in the Eastview High School Auditorium.

This FREE workshop for parents and caregivers of 3rd – 12th graders will provide information and tools for addressing concerns around youth vaping and cannabis use, led by three experts in the field.

Register at https://tce.me/iVly65 by Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Registration is recommended, not required. Spanish and Somali translation available.

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!

March 4..................................................Student Showcase Night

March 6..................................................Student Conferences - 2 Hour Early Release

March 6..................................................End of Trimester 2

March 7..................................................NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day

March 10................................................Band Jubilee - 8th Grade Only

March 18................................................6th Grade Band Ensemble Concert

March 24-28..........................................Spring Break

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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