Principal Newsletter Notes

Dear Bulldog Families,

I hope everyone had a restful and joyous winter break. I am excited for the challenges and rewards that 2025 will bring us! A focus for staff and students at Bunker Hill this year is goal setting. Goals can and should be set continually as we accomplish them and look to the next opportunity for growth. Every new year, I like to reflect on progress and refine goals. I look forward to continuing support for all our students to feel a sense of belonging and community at Bunker Hill, while setting academic expectations high. Mr. Syed, our PBSIS committee and Bulldog ambassadors are committee to providing proactive and positive activities for everyone to participate. Staff has handed out over 1000 pride paws, which means are students are being the example and getting caught! Students earned a friend lunch period! Mr. Syed will give more information to the students. Remember to check out our Building Better Bulldogs website. If students complete service hours for the bulldog bash, please email me any photos and descriptions so that I may share on our "Bulldogs who give back" page.

Thursday and Friday is our iREADY mid year diagnostic. Please see the attached letter below. Please ensure students are ON TIME, and their device is charged. They also should have pencils.

As we continue our school year, we ask if parents can please talk to your students about cellphone usage. We are seeing a rise of cellphones in the bathrooms and locker rooms. Having a smartphone or recording/photography device is a big infraction that violates school policy and student privacy. We take this matter very seriously. Students are not allowed to text or use social media during the school day. Most of our student conflict we see occurs via text messaging or on social media. I appreciate our partnership with parents in helping our students be safe and successful. Please see our parent resources attached below.

Our Bulldogs basketball teams will begin having games after school. We encourage students to stay after and support our students. Students are reminded that cellphone usage such as taking photos or videos is NOT permitted. We need our players to be their best with out distraction.

Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Ms. Egizi

8th graders of Bunker Hill, Chestnut Ridge, and Orchard Valley.

Auditions for the Theatre Academy at Washington Township High School are a little a week away. Auditions will take place THIS Saturday, January 4th, in the 11/12 Playhouse for our Class of 2028 Theatre Academy cohort. I have included all of the information needed below—do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

• If you haven't already done so, please make sure you sign up for an audition time slot here. If you cannot make the auditions on January 4th, but you are still interested, please email me and we will make alternative arrangements for you!

Sincerely,

Mr. Stephan - Teacher of English and Theatre

• January 2-3, 2025 - iReady mid year assessments during extended homeroom - please don't be late
• January 16th, 2025 - Basketball game after school
• January 20th, 2025 - MLK Day - School Closed
• January 23, 2025 - Basketball game after school, Dine & Donate at SLICE for 6th grade class
• January 27th, 2025 - PTO meeting 6:30pm
• January 28th, 2025 - Early Dismissal at 12:55pm

Click on these links:

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.

Building Better Bulldogs Webpage

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

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.

Use the link or QR code to add photos from school events throughout the year. PLEASE NO PERSONAL PHOTOS

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.

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

Click on this link for past correspondences

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