Panther Tails

As you are aware, daily on-time attendance is the first step in school success. It helps establish productive routines and good work habits that will continue through a child's school career.

The State of Maryland defines students to be chronically absent if they miss 10% or more of their days enrolled, regardless of whether the absence was excused or not. 10% is equivalent to anything more than 17 days in a school year. We currently have more than 120 students who are considered chronically absent.

We know there are times when it's important to keep your child home, in order to prevent a spread of illness. That list is below for your reference.

Thank you,

Laura Silk

From the BAMS Health Suite:

The Maryland Department of Health is closely monitoring Covid, flu, and RSV levels in the state and we are currently at an elevated level within our community. Please follow these guidelines to help keep BAMS students and teachers healthy:

Come out for a Meet and Greet with the BAMS Admin at Buontempo Bros. All proceeds from this BAMS PTA spirit dine will benefit the BAMS Care Closet, which supports the needs of students in our school. Remember to ask that your order be counted toward BAMS PTA!

Book Fair, February 3-7

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to BAMS! Students can shop during homeroom, and each language arts class will visit the fair once during the week. Visit the fair website for more info: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/belairmiddleschool including the class schedule.

• Volunteers are needed! Sign up to volunteer at the fair
• Payment methods: The fair accepts credit cards, Scholastic e-Wallet, tap-to-pay such as Apple Pay, and cash.
• Fun fair activities: The PTA will sponsor a lollipop pull. Students can purchase a pop for 25 cents and the chance to win a prize. The PTA will also hold a worksheet contest. Students who complete a worksheet while their class visits the fair will be entered into a drawing to win a gift certificate to the fair.
• Preview some of the books in the fair digital flyer. Plus, starting January 31, you can preorder the next Hunger Games book (Sunrise on the Reaping) through our book fair site, and a portion of the proceeds will go back to our school.
• Questions? Reach the PTA at belairmiddlepta@gmail.com or follow its Facebook page for updates.

2025 C5ISR Center Math & Science Summer Camp

The 2025 C5ISR Center Math & Science Summer Camp is a unique program designed to inspire and educate students in the fields of math and science. The application process will open on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Please note that seats fill up quickly, often within the first day, so parents/guardians should be sure to apply early to secure their child's spot.

Important Details:

• Application opens: Monday, February 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
• Application process: First Come – First Served basis, with placement preference given to children of current military members
• Camp location: Harford Glen Environmental Center, Bel Air
• Themes and dates:

1. Rising 5th & 6th Grade: Flight and Rocketry (July 21 – July 25)

1. Rising 7th & 8th Grade: STEM in Pop Culture (July 28 – August 1)

1. Rising 9th & 10th Grade: Natural Disasters (August 4 – August 8)

For more information about the application process and details about the various themes, please visit: https://c5isrcenter.devcom.army.mil/k12/.

Please bookmark our school website and remember this is a great place to find out information about everything "BAMS related".

https://bams.ss18.sharpschool.com/