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This week we are excited to start our six week XLT rotations. Monday and Friday will continue to be SEL days and they will stay with the teacher they currently have. Tuesday-Wednesday and Thursday our Vikings will be rotating to another teacher, not necessarily on their team for academic days. These lessons are focused on reading/writing and/or math. Be sure to ask your Viking how their XLT group is going at the end of this week.

Kellie Marks

• 10/03: Ukrainian Lunch Bunch
  
• 10/03: DC Meeting in Gym
• 10/05: Fall Picture Day Retakes
  
• 10/06-10/09: DC Trip
• 10/06: Yearbook Orders Due
• 10/09: Columbus Day - No School
• 10/10: Lou Malnati's Fundraiser
  
• 10/11: Lockdown Drill
• 10/11: PTO Meeting
• 10/11: Term 1 Progress Reports ParentVue
• 10/18: Early Release - 1pm
• 10/18: Informational meeting-Springfield Trip
• 10/27: School Dance
• 10/31: Halloween

Bernotas Sports Calendar
District 47 2023-2024 School Calendar

• Current seventh grade students have the opportunity to travel to Springfield, in April 2024, to tour the many monuments, museums, and historical sites this amazing city has to offer.

• You and your student(s) are cordially invited to an informational meeting about the April 2024, Springfield Trip on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. During the meeting, we will talk about travel dates, potential tour itinerary, and tour cost. We will also have time to answer any questions you may have. Enrollment for the tour will open after the meeting.

• These tours are such a great educational opportunity for students and I hope to see a lot of seventh graders (and parents) at the meeting to hear all about it!

The Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) reports were passed out to your students on Friday September 29th. Please check their backpacks for the copy. If you have any questions, please contact the RBMS Front Office at 815.788.5600.

Student Led Conferences for all grade levels will be held in person during November on the following dates:

Monday, November 20, 2023 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Please be on the lookout for a communication from your child’s school/teacher with more information.

Pre-order your yearbook now to take advantage of early pricing! Order before October 6th to get your yearbook for only $30. For a limited time, you can choose up to four free icons when you purchase name personalization for your cover. This book tells stories of Viking pride and community, don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind keepsake. Place your orders here: Bernotas Yearbook

Fall pictures were given to students last week, please check backpacks. If you did not order Fall pictures you can still order. It's not too Late! Follow these steps to order additional prints or photo gifts.

• Visit ordercp.com
• Click on After Picture Day
• Enter Your Ticket Code

If you have any questions contact Color Portraits. Fall picture retakes will be on Thurs. October 5th. Students requesting a picture retake will need to return their picture package to the photographer at the camera on retake day.

• The state of Illinois physical is required for students entering Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th grade. This type of physical includes a physical exam and immunization review. It may be used for sports participation as long as the MD has checked the interscholastic box on the back above the MD signature

• The IESA/IHSA sports physical can be used for sports participation in any grade. Most commonly for 7th and 8th graders. This type of physical does not include an immunization review

• All physicals are good for 13 months or 395 days. Once they are expired the student is not allowed to participate in a practice or game until a new physical is received. It is helpful to keep a copy of a current physical and immunization record at home for any use outside of the school

We want to inform you that there has been a change in the school district's policy regarding bullying allegations. Previously, school officials were required to notify parents "promptly," but a new law now mandates that notifications must be made within 24 hours of the school becoming aware of the allegation. Your child's safety and well-being remain our top priority, and we will continue to uphold these new guidelines to ensure a safer learning environment for all students.

YOUR feedback is very important to us. The way we grow and learn is through positive feedback. If you have been in the building, or have any general feedback, for us please use the QR code or this link. We appreciate you being a part of our team to improve our practice, ensuring student success.

What is MTSS?

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) is a continuous school improvement framework that encompasses academic, behavioral, social, and emotional instructional support. It is a framework that allows us to give students what they need.

Starts with Screening and Diagnostic Data

We use Fastbridge to screen students three times a year to see where they are at in comparison to grade level benchmarks. We also use other sources of data to help identify student needs and academic intervention XLT groups are based off of these scores along with teacher feedback and classroom performance.

Fall Fastbridge Data:

We look at the Fastbridge data to see where we can enhance instruction. Our expectation is to be at 80%.We are celebrating that our Fall Screening Data is above the expected 80%:

• aReading:86.3%
• aMath: 84.3%

Next Steps for RBMS

As a school we are focusing on enhancing instruction through the use of Workshop Model and language strategies. Starting the week of October 2nd, XLT will be restructured:

• Monday/Friday Social Emotional lessons
• Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Academic focus.

We have a variety of lost items and would like to find their owners! Lost and found is located outside the cafeteria. Please ask your child to check this area if they're missing anything. Any electronic items found, jewelry, glasses, watches, or house keys, are located in the front office. Please claim your lost items. All items not claimed will be donated Nov 17th.

Students who come to school in costumes that are violent in nature, inappropriately revealing, or culturally offensive will be asked to change into regular clothing. Students may NOT paint their entire face or wear costume masks. NO FAKE or LOOK ALIKE WEAPONS of any kind, even if they are plastic, will be allowed. The Bernotas Middle School administration reserves the right to ask students to change if we feel a costume is inappropriate for the school environment. Please check with an administrator if you have any questions.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15 through October 15. Bernotas will be recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

• Attention book lovers, we will be hosting our fall BOOK FAIR during and after conferences in November. Mrs. Brogan will be sharing posters and more specific information for staff and students soon! Please email jlbrogan@d47.org with any questions.
  

To check out the clubs and activities, click here!

The Science Olympiad coaches are having an informational meeting (virtual) for parents on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 6:00pm via Google Meets. The link can be found in the Science Olympiad Google Classroom.

Any students interested in joining who do not have the code yet, please see Ms. Austin or Mrs. Wetzel. If you cannot make the meeting and have questions, please feel free to email us.

dmaustin@d47.org or cwetzel@d47.org

Basketball tryouts for 7th and 8th grade boys will be held on Tuesday October 10th and Thursday October 12th from 2:30pm-5:30pm. Athletes should plan on attending BOTH dates. 8th Graders report to Room 21 and 7th Graders report to Room 22/ Please have rides ready at 5:30pm on both dates. Contact Coach Rahn trahn@d47.org or Coach Banaszynski jbanaszynski@d47.org with any questions. 2023 Basketball Schedule

Bernotas cheer tryouts will be held on October 10th, 11th, and 12th. The 10th and 11th will be workshops to learn and practice the tryout cheer and dance as well as get to know one another. Tryouts will be on the 12th. In order to participate in the workshops and to tryout, your student MUST have a current physical on file at the school and be registered in SNAP! formally 8 to 18. Please email Coach Terry with any questions at dterry@d47.org. Hope to see you there! 2023 Cheerleading Schedule

Does your student stay after school for sports or clubs? We offer activity buses. Activity buses run on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. All activity buses leave Bernotas Middle School at 4:15 pm from the front of the building and all drop off times are approximate. Activity Bus Schedules.

Car Pick Ups: If you are picking up your student from a sport or club at 4 pm please be aware of the elementary buses that are loading. If the STOP sign is out and the lights are flashing, do not pass the bus.

The No Fuss Fundraiser helps raise money without asking students to sell door-to-door, deliver goods, or inconvenience family & friends. Please support our PTO with your donation & help us achieve our goals to provide for Bernotas this school year! To make a ‘no fuss’ donation, please consider using Venmo @BernotasPTO_10 or PayPal bernotasparentorganization@gmail.com. Cash/Check (payable to ‘Bernotas PTO’) donations are also gladly accepted. Students will receive a fundraiser flyer with more information. Contact the PTO if you have questions or would like a 501(c)3 tax deduction letter. We are still accepting donations.

Nominations for the Elevate Award are now open for the 2023-2024 school year. Don't forget to nominate a deserving District 47 staff member for the Elevate award.