Important Dates!
- April 25: Mandarin Field Trip
- April 30: Map Testing - Periods 1-3
- April 30: Band Concert - 7:00 PM
- May 1: Periods 1-3
- May 2: 5th Grade Parent Night - 6:00 PM
- May 7: PTO Executive Meeting - 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
- May 10: 8th Grade Dance - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- May 13: Chinese Immersion Field Trip to Chinatown
- May 13: Choir Concert - 7:00 PM
- May 14: PTO General Meeting - 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
- May 16: Orchestra Concert - 7:00 PM
- May 20: 8th Grade Picnic - 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
- May 21: Last Day of School for 8th Graders
- May 21: 8th Grade Recognition at Barrington High School 7:00 PM
- May 27: Memorial Day - No School
- May 28: Last Day of School for 6th and 7th Graders
A Note from Principal May - 8th Grade End of the Year Activities
As we enter the final month of school, we look forward to some celebratory activities, which will be a great way of sending our 8th graders off to the next level of their education.
The first event will be the 8th Grade Dance, which is the final social event for middle school graduates. The dance will be at Station Campus from 7-9 PM, and the theme is Tropical.
On May 20th, our PTO will be sponsoring the 8th Grade Picnic, an event that has become a tradition and a right of passage for our graduating students. Students will be outside for treats and fun activities, to celebrate the many accomplishments and friendships that have been developed during their middle school years.
The following day, May 21, will be our Promotion Ceremony, held in the BHS Gymnasium starting at 7 PM. The event is open to the public, and tickets are not required. Students are asked to dress appropriately, as there are no gowns.
A Note from Mrs. Buchanan - MAP Testing
Assessments at Station:
It is time for the NWEA Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) to be administered. All students in second through eighth grade will be assessed between April 23rd to May 10th. The MAP assessment gives us information about each student's instructional level in reading and math and also measures academic growth throughout the year. According to the developer of the MAP test, NWEA, this assessment, although not timed was designed to be completed in less than an hour and adapts to the level of performance of your child. Your child's teacher will be sharing the specific dates that the class will be taking each test. The test results will be shared with you in the form of a Student Progress Report prior to the end of the school year.
Students at BMS-Station school will be taking the MAP assessments on
April 30th and May 1st during periods 1-3.
As a reminder, here are actions parents can take to ensure a positive testing situation for their child:
Make sure your child attends school on testing day, unless s/he is ill.
Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep the night before testing.
Make sure your child eats a good breakfast on mornings of testing.
Make an effort to help your child feel relaxed and unrushed by allowing plenty of time
for daily routines.
Give your child words of encouragement to let him/her know you have confidence in
his/her ability to do his/her best.
Students will be using their iPads for this test. Please make sure they are fully charged and ready to go.
Although this test is not timed, it is designed to be completed in about 45 minutes, most students are done in about an hour. Students will have no more than 2 hours to complete this test.
These assessments give us critical information that can help us help your child. Please make every effort to have your child be in attendance on testing days unless they are ill.
Station Athletics
ATTENTION incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders!!
FALL 2024 SPORTS REGISTRATION LINKS
Softball
Tryouts: August 12th & 13th
Practices after school each day
IESA Regionals: Sept. 11th-17th
Season Ends: October 1st
6th, 7th & 8th Grade Girls
Tryouts Begin: August 12th
IESA Sectionals: September 4th & 5th
6 Boys & 6 Girls selected for the team
6th, 7th & 8th Grade Boys & Girls
Registration Closes: August 7th
Cross Country
Practice Begins: August 20th
Practices after school each day
Competitive meets 2-3 times per week
Season Ends: October 19th
6th, 7th & 8th Grade Boys & Girls
First four weeks of the school year
Practices will be held twice a week
Competitive games between the two middle schools on Sat., Sept. 7th, and Sat., Sept. 14th
6th Grade Girls & 6th Grade Boys
Registration Closes: August 2nd
Boys Soccer
Tryouts: August 20th, 21st & 22nd
Practices after school each day
Competitive games 2-3 times per week
Season Ends: October 9th
6th, 7th & 8th Grade Boys
Girls Basketball
Tryouts: August 22rd, 27th & 28th
Competitive games 2-3 times per week
7th IESA Regionals: Nov. 16th - 20th
8th IESA Regionals: Nov. 23rd - 27th
Counselor Connection
Spring is in the air! It’s that time of year when many students struggle more to stay focused on academics and make good decisions. Developmentally, adolescents are more prone to act on impulse and less likely to pause and consider the consequences of their actions. That is why kids at this age need consistent, powerful messages that help them to make choices that are both positive and productive.
Here are a few topics you might consider discussing with your middle schooler:
Digital citizenship
Making positive and healthy choices
Managing stress
Ways to spread kindness
How to be a good friend
The school consistently encourages students to reach out to a trusted adult should they have an issue of their own or if they are concerned about a peer. The trusted adult may be a parent, grandparent, counselor, teacher, coach, etc. Please remember... it’s 60 one minute conversations, not ONE 60 minute conversation!
Sign Out Procedures
If you plan to pick up your child up early from school, we ask that you please put in an Absence Request in the Parent Portal on Infinite Campus. When you arrive to pick up your child, please come to the front door with your cell phone. Ms. Jarva or Ms. Alters will buzz you in and you will scan a QR code (located on table near front door) that is linked to a sign-out form that you complete while you wait for your child to come down from class. Please note, only individuals listed on Infinite Campus (IC) will be allowed to pick up your child. If you need assistance with the parent portal, please contact the Infinite Campus Hotline at (847)-842 3580.
Thank you!
