Broomfield Heights Middle school
Website: bhm.bvsd.org
Location: 1555 Daphne Street, Broomfield, CO
Phone: 720-561-8400
Important Dates
December 10th - BHMS1 Boys Bball @ Aspen Creek
December 11th - BHMS2 Boys Bball Game @Eldorado K-8
December 12th - BHMS1 Boys BBall Game @ Platt MS
December 12th BHMS2 Boys BBall Game @ home vs Louisville
December 16th - Orchestra Concert @ BHS
December 17th - Choir Concert @ BHS (7pm)
December 18th - Band Concert @ BHS
December 23rd - January 3rd Winter Break
January 6th - District Professional Development Day - No School
Message From the Principal
It was great to welcome our students back this week and our goal is to finish this semester strong! Families, we have shared some reminders with our students and want to let you know what these are as well so that you can reinforce these at home.
Expectations reminders for BHMS students:
Cell phones must remain in lockers during the school day (Parents, if you need to get a hold of your student or send them a message, we are happy to help. Please call the office at 720-561-8400 and we will deliver them a message).
Backpacks should also be stored in lockers throughout the day and students should not chew gum at school.
Also, as we wrap up this first semester, we will be administering our middle of year literacy and math assessments next week. Students will take the CommonLit and NWEA MAPs assessments on 12/11 and 12/12. We use these data to measure student growth so far this year and to help us determine if there are any additional supports students need. This is a great opportunity for us to also celebrate the growth of our students from the beginning of the year. Please remind your student that they should always do their best so that we can have an accurate picture of how they are doing.
Thank you!
Erin Hinkle
Principal
New Community Liaison
Hello BHMS Families & Staff!
My name is Roseana and I’m the new BHMS Community Liaison! My role is to support students & families as a liaison with school and community agencies. As a social worker, I’ve had the privilege of serving people and communities in different roles and I’m excited to be a part of BHMS.
My office hours will be Monday-Friday 10:00-2:00. Feel free to email or call me if you’d like to connect!
With gratitude,
Roseana Lahti
Community Liaison
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-2:00
Office Phone: (720)561-8491
Celebrate the Holidays With a Pancake Breakfast for BHMS Staff!
Dear Families,
Let's come together to express our gratitude to the wonderful BHMS staff with a festive holiday pancake breakfast! We invite you to join us in showing our appreciation on Wednesday, December 18th.
To make this event a success, we encourage families to sign up and contribute by bringing items for the breakfast. Please drop off your donations at the front office on Monday, December 16th and Tuesday, December 17th.
Your support is greatly appreciated, and together we can make this a memorable celebration for our staff. Thank you for your generosity!
Warm regards,
BHMS PEN
BHMS Fundraiser Update
We’re thrilled to share that we’ve raised an amazing $7,597! We only need $6,403 to fulfill all our teachers' requests, including supplies for all grades, counseling activities, PBIS support, library books, and much more!
Let’s unite and make this happen! Every donation counts and brings us closer to our goal. Your support is invaluable, and together, we can create incredible opportunities for BHMS students!
Thank you for your generosity! Let’s celebrate our success!
Counseling Corner - Self Care - Thinking about YOUR future and what feels good to you!
**Join the Seal of Climate Literacy!**
Hey future leaders! Want to help the Earth and your community? Check out the Seal of Climate Literacy from Colorado!
This special seal shows you care about the environment and want to learn about climate change. It’s a great way to impress colleges and future employers by showing your commitment to making a positive impact! Even though it’s not a graduation requirement, earning the seal connects you with your school and community's efforts for a better future. Plus, you’ll gain important skills and knowledge along the way.
If you're passionate about helping the planet, consider working towards the Seal of Climate Literacy. It's a fantastic opportunity to show how much you care!
Seal of Climate Literacy in BVSD
The greenBVSD Sustainability Team and the STEAM Team are excited to announce that BVSD will confer the Seal of Climate Literacy for graduating seniors this year.
The Seal of Climate Literacy, established through Colorado Senate Bill 24-014, is a high school diploma endorsement that connects educational knowledge with the real challenges and opportunities that climate change brings to each of our communities.
It offers students a chance to engage directly with issues that impact their local environment and communities through course work and hands-on learning in grades 6-12.
Attainment of the Seal of Climate Literacy illuminates the ways students in BVSD show their commitment to sustainability, the environment and climate literacy in our community.
Interested students in grades 6-12 should complete the Interest Form found on our new website: Seal of Climate Literacy - Boulder Valley School District
Spanish
Sello de Conciencia Climática en el BVSD
El Equipo de Sostenibilidad de greenBVSD y el Equipo STEAM se complacen en anunciar que el BVSD otorgará el Sello de Conciencia Climática a los estudiantes de último año que se gradúan este año.
El Sello de Conciencia Climática, establecido mediante el Proyecto de Ley 24-014 del Senado de Colorado, es una acreditación en el diploma de escuela preparatoria que conecta el conocimiento educativo con los desafíos y oportunidades reales que el cambio climático trae a cada una de nuestras comunidades.
Ofrece a los estudiantes la oportunidad de involucrarse directamente con problemas que afectan su entorno y comunidades locales a través del trabajo del curso y el aprendizaje práctico en los grados 6-12.
Obtener el Sello de Conciencia Climática resalta las formas en que los estudiantes del BVSD muestran su compromiso con la sostenibilidad, el medio ambiente y la conciencia climática en nuestra comunidad.
Los estudiantes interesados de 6.º-12.º deben completar el formulario de interés que se encuentra en nuestro nuevo sitio web: Sello de Conciencia Climática - Distrito Escolar del Valle de Boulder
Get Involved with Impact on Education Before 2024 Ends!
Did you know that public schools in Colorado are funded far less than in other states? Fortunately, Impact on Education is stepping into the gap for Boulder Valley School District. As the nonprofit partner supporting Boulder Valley’s students since 1983, they’ve provided supplemental funding and resources to students and educators in order to meet critical needs and eliminate opportunity gaps. But 100% of funding comes from the community, and we need your partnership!
Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 10th, and we invite you to join us in supporting the students and educators in our community by contributing to Impact on Education. Whether it's $5, $50, or $500, every donation makes a difference and directly helps provide critical resources for educator grants, scholarships, mental health supports, and programs that directly benefit our school and students.
Dawson Summer Initiative (DSI): FREE Summer Academic Opportunity
Hello,
I hope that this email finds you well in the midst of the busy holiday season. Dawson Summer Initiative (DSI) offers a free summer academic program that follows a thematic approach and is geared to high-achieving, independent, collaborative, and creative thinkers who are currently in Grade 6 and Grade 7.
Over the past 15 summers, we have enjoyed working with students from your school and over 30 different schools predominantly in the St. Vrain, Boulder Valley, and Adams 12 School Districts. The program is geared toward effective collaborators and independent thinkers who seek opportunities to work with peers from other schools, sharing like-minded goals. DSI feels that students benefit from engaging with a diverse group of advanced learners to solve current complex issues affecting us all.
Due to the nature of our collaborative work environment, we require daily attendance for the full length of our Program.
Summer 2025 Theme and Application:
Even though summer may seem far away, the application process runs from December 2, 2024-February 3, 2025, and includes confidential teacher recommendations and counselor/principal forms (links included below). If you have a student you would like to recommend, or have questions about a student who wishes to apply, please contact me (Lmichael@dawsonschool.org). I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have.
Dates of Program: Tuesday, June 3-Thursday, July 3, 2025
Summer 2025 Theme: Action! Designing Opportunities
Recommendations and Forms:
*We require two Teacher Recommendations from current academic teachers (math, science, social studies, or English teacher ONLY for consistency-sake).
*We require one Principal OR Counselor OR TAG Coordinator form.
* Families will be asked to send their own report cards this year.
* All Recommendations are strictly confidential; parents and students sign the application, waiving their rights to see your completed Recommendations.
BVSD Choice Enrollment Window Now Open Through January 8th
The Boulder Valley School District is now accepting applications for choice enrollment. The Boulder Valley School District welcomes both students from outside our district and those who want to choose a school outside of the neighborhood school to participate in our Choice Enrollment process.
Increase your chances for an offer by applying by Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025
Apply anytime before Jan. 8: It doesn’t matter whether you apply on the first day of the window or the last day. Families have equal possibilities of getting the school of their choice, as long as it is during the window.
Applications and information: Get all the details and apply today at www.bvsd.org/parents-students/enrollment-center/choice-enrollment
Lottery results will be sent on or about Jan. 10
SPANISH
El plazo de Inscripciones Abiertas del BVSD está abierto hasta el 8 de enero
El Distrito Escolar del Valle de Boulder está aceptando solicitudes para las inscripciones abiertas. El Distrito Escolar del Valle de Boulder les da la bienvenida tanto a estudiantes que vienen de fuera del distrito como aquellos que quieran matricularse en una escuela que no es la de su vecindario a participar en nuestro proceso de Inscripciones Abiertas.
Aumente sus posibilidades de obtener una oferta presentando su solicitud durante este período: Del viernes 1 de noviembre de 2024 al miércoles 8 de enero de 2025
Presente su solicitud antes del 8 de enero: No importa si presenta su solicitud el primer día del plazo o el último. Las familias tienen las mismas posibilidades de conseguir la escuela de su elección, siempre que sea durante el plazo
Aplicaciones e información: Obtenga todos los detalles y presente su candidatura hoy mismo en www.bvsd.org/parents-students/enrollment-center/choice-enrollment.
Los resultados de la lotería se enviarán alrededor del 10 de enero
OmniSalud Enrollment Open
The annual enrollment period for OmniSalud is November 1 - January 15. Omni Salud provides undocumented individuals living in Colorado with a fully secure and confidential platform to obtain low-cost or regular-cost health coverage. Enrollment for the low-cost option is limited and available spots will fill quickly.
Re-enrollment for current enrollees: November 1 - November 22, 2024
Action Required: Current enrollees in OmniSalud Silver Enhanced Savings $0 plans must log in, complete a new application, and enroll in coverage for next year. This process is not automatic. Eligibility requirements, including income, still apply.
General enrollment: 8 a.m. on November 25, 2024 - January 15, 2025
Spaces are limited for $0 plans for 2025. Anyone can apply for any remaining Silver Enhanced Saving spots at this time. Once the $0 plans are gone, the full-price plans will continue to be available until January 15. There is no limit on the number of full-price plans available.
Spanish
OmniSalud está aceptando inscripciones
El período de inscripción anual para Omni Salud es del 1 de noviembre al 15 de enero. Omni Salud brinda a las personas indocumentadas que viven en Colorado una plataforma totalmente segura y confidencial para obtener cobertura médica de bajo costo o de costo normal. La inscripción para la opción de bajo costo es limitada y los lugares disponibles se llenarán rápidamente.
Reinscripción para inscriptos actuales: del 1 al 22 de noviembre de 2024
Acción Requerida: Los inscritos actuales en planes OmniSalud Silver Enhanced Savings $0 deben iniciar sesión, completar una nueva solicitud e inscribirse en la cobertura para el próximo año. Este proceso no es automático. Los requisitos de elegibilidad, incluidos los ingresos, aún se aplican.
Inscripción general: 8 am del 25 de noviembre de 2024 al 15 de enero de 2025
Los espacios son limitados para los planes de $0 para 2025. Cualquier persona puede solicitar cualquier lugar restante del plan Silver Enhanced Saving en este momento. Una vez que desaparezcan los planes de $0, los planes de precio completo seguirán estando disponibles hasta el 15 de enero.
8th Grade Baby Pics for Yearbook
Dear BHMS Community,
My name is Dr. Michael Sparks, and I help our students craft the annual yearbook. Each year, 8th grade parents can submit a baby photo of their 8th grade student to the yearbook to be published. The fee is $20 and can be submitted to either Mrs. Tice in the front office or to myself (if the students see me in the hallway). Cash or check is accepted; checks should be made out to Broomfield Heights Middle School. To submit the baby picture, please send it to the following email address: bhmsbabypics25@gmail.com
Only digital copies of baby photos will be accepted so please do not bring a physical copy to the school. You will receive a confirmation email from myself once we have secured and checked the photo. If you have submitted your photo and have not heard back from me in a week's time, please feel free to reach out to me directly at michael.sparks@Bvsd.org.
The last day to send a picture that will be accepted is 12/20 (last day of the first semester).
Regards,
Dr. Michael Sparks
Family Assignment Planner
Hello families, this year we are excited to announce our Assignment Planner that will be visible to families. Please open the link and look for your student's teachers by grade level. Teachers will update important dates and due dates on this document, or refer you to where to go to find that information. Please let us know if you have any questions, and we hope you will find this tool useful for helping your students stay on top of their assignments.
BVSD Community Resources
● School Messenger Text Messages - The link will assist you in setting up your mobile phone to receive text messages from School Messenger.
BVSD Parent Portal - Access important academic information about your student(s), including grades
Links to Family and Community Resources
Comfort Dental - Free Dental Care December 23rd for Families in Need