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The month of April gets its name from the Latin word aperio, meaning “to open [bud],” because plants really begin to grow now. Read more about how the months got their names.

PLA @ Bellingrath Middle School's 2023-2024 theme is BE THE CHANGE - MAKE IT HAPPEN. Never be complacent about the current steps; don't agree and follow the status quo. Be determined that you are making an indelible impact with great change.

to ensure that each of our scholars meet high academic and social standards, and thrive as leaders at home, in their communities, and in the world.

Our ultimate goal is that our scholars master key academic skills, and demonstrate strong character as exhibited by: honesty, service to others, a superior work ethic, and a strong vision for and belief in their futures.

The character trait "Diligent" refers to someone who is hardworking, thorough, and persistent in their efforts to achieve a goal. A diligent person is dedicated to their work and takes great care to ensure that they complete it to the best of their abilities.

National Assistant Principals' Week, April 1–5, 2024, is a celebration of the unsung heroes in our education system. These dedicated folks work tirelessly to bolster teachers, motivate students, support their principal, create a positive learning community, and face the many unpredictable challenges that land on their desk.

Assistant Principals play a crucial role, and this week is a dedicated time to recognize them for their hard work and commitment to our schools, students, and profession.

April 3rd is Paraprofessionals Day! We celebrate our paraprofessionals, who are integral to our educational team.

Thank you to all our paraprofessionals who go out of their way to maintain special connections while supporting our scholars and staff. We are humbled by your commitment to our school.

Let’s celebrate our para pros and their contributions to the classroom today and every day!

April 4th is National School Librarian Day and we'd like to celebrate with a huge shoutout to some of our very own superheroes of education! Thank you, Librarians, for fostering curiosity, sparking imaginations, and nurturing a lifelong love of learning in our scholars! Your dedication and passion make our school community brighter every day. Let's give a big round of applause to our amazing librarians! #SchoolLibrarianDay

Ms. Jackson thanks for all you do!

PLA @ Bellingrath Middle School's faculty and staff continue to welcome new family members. We are delighted to have each of them as valued members of Buc Nation. We look forward to working with them throughout the school year.

We had a very successful night of hands on learning during our STEM Up For March Madness family engagement. We promoted critical thinking, curiosity, persistence, decision-making, leadership, entrepreneurship, acceptance of failure and more through STEM learning.

Girls Engaged in Math and Science (GEMS) participated at the Expo at Regions Field in Birmingham, Alabama.

Our Honor Choir participated in Montgomery Public Schools' Arts Showcase.

Mr. Ross' 1/2 period (again): 4.8 lessons average

Mr. George's 8th Period (again): 4.5 lessons average

Whaley's 5th period: 3.9 lessons average

Each class will receive ICEES! Mr. Ross's students will get the Spirit Stick back from Mr. George, because they completed more lessons. I am sure Mr. George's students will do their best to take the spirit stick back.

Kayla is an 8th Grade scholar. She possesses leadership skills. She makes a new grade level scholar feel welcome as she shows her around the school to all of her classes. Great Job Kayla!

In an effort to motive our scholars to do their best on ACAP, we had an ACAP spirit week. Faculty, staff and scholars were able to participate in a variety of themed days.

April 8-12, 2024

ACAP, which stands for the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program, is an online assessment designed to provide students, parents, teachers, administrators, and Alabama residents with information regarding student progress toward mastery of the Alabama Course of Study Standards. Students in grades 2-8 take assessments covering English language arts and math. Students in grades 4, 6, and 8 are also tested in science. Each April all 2nd - 8th grade students will take the assessment.

April 25 - June 3, 2024

NWEA MAP Growth is a nationally normed, standardizedachievement test which measures what students know and informswhat they're ready to learn next by using a computer adaptive testthat adjusts to the ability and knowledge of the student.

May 1 - 17, 2024

i-Ready® is a web-based adaptive diagnostic assessment and instruction program. i-Ready

assesses students' reading skills to the sub-domain level, prescribing differentiated Common Core instruction so learners of all abilities can achieve success.

May 2 - 31, 2024

Benchmark Assessment System (BAS) Using the Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment Systems

to determine student’s independent and instructional reading levels, teachers are able to observe student reading behaviors one-on-one, engage incomprehension conversations that go beyond retelling, and make informed decisions that connect assessment to instruction.

BUCNATIONNN, Yearbooks are ON SALE

Parents, order your child’s 2023-24 Yearbook today before they’re all gone

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~ YEARBOOK VOLUME 2

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The Bellingrath 2024-2025 school year calendar is now available for viewing! Plan ahead and stay organized for the upcoming academic year. https://hubs.ly/Q02ryldw0

ESPAÑOL:
¡El calendario del año escolar 2024-2025 de Bellingrath ya está disponible! Planifica con anticipación y mantente organizado para el próximo año académico. https://hubs.ly/Q02ryldw0

We are excited to announce that applications for the Alabama Public Charter Schools Parent Voice Network fellowship program are now open!

The Parent Voice Fellowship will run from August to April and offer the following details:

- Training on charter schools and the Alabama Charter School Sector

- Advocacy training

- School funding training

- Opportunities to support charter schools by attending state legislative hearings, local charter hearings, and more if needed

- Monthly virtual sessions

- Charter School Conference

- Assistance with School Open House visit

- Parent Voice Enlistment – Social media

- Parent Voice in-person Retreat

- Stipend of $1,000.00 at the end of the fellowship

Don't miss out on this opportunity! Apply today using the link below!

https://forms.office.com/r/TaqBjGM8K5

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