Principal Newsletter Notes

Hi Bulldog Families,

September is flying by! On Thursday, we had a great turn out for the 6th grade dance. Everyone really enjoyed it. We love seeing our Bulldogs participate and be part of our community. What I especially loved, was that students kept their phones in their lockers and were fully present during the dance. It was great to see students engaging with one another and building relationships. Parents, we are having issues arise with cell phone usages in and out of school. Students were reminded that policy states that cellphones are to be kept in their lockers or out of sight. Phones being used for any reason in school are handled per the code of conduct. Students are encouraged to come to the main office, nurse and counseling if they need to contact home. We appreciate your support in this matter.

Bunker Hill is having its best World's Finest Chocolate fundraiser yet! This is the last week to sell and get your money in. We have many top earners. Thank you for support our PTO and student activities. It is also the last week to order Stock's Pound Cake from the 6th grade. Back to School Night will be from 6:15-8:30. Please see the flyer in this newsletter and the PDF schedule.

Our BHMS Mum sale will end on Monday 9/23. If you are interested in purchasing Mums, please have your student bring their order forms to their homeroom teacher on Monday. All funds raised will support our 8th-grade class. Pick-up will be @ BHMS on 9/28 from 9AM - 12PM. Hope to see you there!"

The 2023-2024 Support Staff Professionals of the Year will be celebrated at the Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Boardroom at the Eileen Abbott Central Administration Building. Bunker Hill completed a sweep with 4 recipients. Please come celebrate Staci Yates, Annamarie DeColli, Nicole Redrow and Craig Stewart. GO BULLDOGS!

Sincerely,

Ms. Egizi

• September 15 - October 15, 2024 - Hispanic Heritage Month

• September 23, 2024 - Mum orders due

• September 26, 2024 - 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM Back to School Night

• September 27, 2024 - World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser Money Due

• September 27, 2024 - Stock Pound Cake Fundraiser ends

• September 27, 2024 - We Are Bulldogs after school welcome party

• September 28, 2024 - 9AM - 12PM Mum pick up at school

• October 2, 2024 - Early Dismissal

• October 3rd & 4th - Rosh Hashanah

• October 10, 2024 - 3pm 7th and 8th Grade Back to School "PAW"ty *date change

• October 11, 2024 - Week of Respect

• October 17, 2024 - BHMS Make Up Pictures

• October 21, 2024 - Red Ribbon Week

• October 23 & 24, 2024 - Early Dismissal

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BHMS Morning Announcements

Past Principal Correspondence

Parent Directory

Students who walk or are driven to school are permitted entry into the building at 7:55. This is 20 minutes prior to the start of the school day. We cannot have students enter the building until staff are able to receive them. If a student is dropped off between 7:55 and 8:10, they are to report to the cafeteria.

Clubs and Activities

Laptop Insurance

Future Acts Philanthropic Club

School Safety Procedures

BHMS Specific Safety Procedures

Parent Square Information

Genesis Parent Log In - Grades will be kept up to date in Genesis this year - NOT Schoology

Genesis Student Log In

Genesis Help Email Support

José Hernández was born to Mexican parents. As poor migrant farm workers, the Hernández family followed a route that spanned California and Mexico, picking fruit in different locations at different times of the year. Although he was born in California, Hernández did not learn English until he was 12 years old. In the 1970s, when Hernández was still a child, speaking Spanish at home was more common among the Latino population. Today, 60 percent of U.S.-born Latinos five and older speak Spanish at home, and about 90 percent of U.S.-born Latino children learn to speak English fluently. Even at a young age, when other children were enjoying weekends and vacations, Hernández helped in the fields. He moved with his family and from school to school until he was in third grade. Then, a teacher convinced his parents that the constant change was hurting him and his siblings.

Despite his interrupted schooling, Hernández took a strong interest in math and science. It might have seemed unachievable considering his humble beginnings, but his dedication to studies and personal development led to a college degree and then a master's degree in engineering. After 11 rejection letters from NASA, his perseverance paid off and he was accepted to its astronaut training program. Of the estimated 7.4 billion people who live on Earth, a small fraction of 1 percent have gone to space like Hernández did in 2009 on the Space Shuttle Discovery.

Link to our Code of Conduct

Link to our Code of Conduct Presentation

Cellphones are to be kept in lockers and out of sight during the school day. Students who are not feeling well or are having difficulties are able to go to the nurse or guidance office. There, we can contact home together. We do not allow students to text home throughout the day. We appreciate your cooperation.

Attendance Matters

If your child is going to be out, late, or needs to be picked up early, please contact the attendance office at 856-881-7007, Click Option 1 Or email BHMSAttendance@wtps.org

At Bunker Hill we want students to know they belong here. We strive to create an environment and opportunities for students to learn about acceptance, tolerance and community. Click Here for more information.

Click on this link for our Mission and Goals Plan 2023-2029

Email: skern@wtps.org
Website: https://www.wtps.org/bunkerhill
Location: 372 Pitman Downer Road, Sewell, NJ, USA
Phone: 856 881 7007