BWMS Family Update

Families,

It was a fantastic StompOut Bullying Week at Big Walnut Middle School with a large event today. Our students were able to connect our SOARing characteristics of Scholarship, Ownership, Awareness and Respect to building a positive environment for everyone this week. We want to thank our SOAR and Student Council for organizing such events and activities that align with our goal to Make Kindness Normal!

Have a great weekend,

Mr. Josh Frame

• Today we choose to Stomp Out Bullying as we made purposeful decisions to Make Kindness Normal at BWMS! Special thanks to our SOAR and Student Council for sponsoring this day.
  
• Attention 8th grade families: the Washington DC Packet has been posted on our website for your future reference.
• On Saturday 10/12/24, many of the sponsors from the Big Nut Strut are hosting a Sunbury Night Out with proceeds coming back to the schools. See details below.
  
• The community Big Nut Strut is on Sunday 10/13/24. Help support our BWMS PTO at this community event with sign up details below.
  
• The end of the 1st quarter is Wednesday 10/17/24. Please be sure to check your student's grades and review a plan to finish the quarter strong.
  
• There is no school on Friday 10/18/24 in lieu of conferences.
  
• 1st Quarter grades go live in PowerSchool on Friday 10/25/24 at 8:00 AM. As a reminder of our general focus in middle school, we want our students to care more about the learning and less about the grade.
  
• Picture Re-take day is Tuesday 11/5/24.
• BWMS would love to celebrate your Veteran at our annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Friday 11/15/24. See Details Below.
• AM Parent Drop Off Information: Thank you for continuing to pull all the way around the circle and filling in each space to support an efficient drop off of students each morning. As a reminder, our first period class begins at 7:30 am. The doors open at 7:05 am for your convenience and there is typically no waiting line until after 7:20 am.
  

Have you registered for the Big Nut Strut 5k?

This fun, family-friendly event helps raise money for all 8 Big Walnut Schools! This was one of the biggest fundraisers in 2023, and we need your help. The more participants from our school, the more money our school gets!

https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Sunbury/BigNutStrut

**Sign up by September 13th to be guaranteed a shirt!

**Not a runner?!? Sign up for the Virtual race, and still get the awesome race shirt!

It's never too early to start thinking about college and career opportunities for your student. The Delaware Area Career Center (DACC) offers amazing "super electives" in high school, such as Zoo School, Engineering, Robotics, Biotechnology, Nursing, Cybersecurity, and many more. These programs allow students to earn college credits, gain industry credentials, and stand out on college applications and resumes.

We invite you to attend an upcoming Coffee Chat hosted by DACC and At The Core to learn more about these opportunities. Choose from two in-person sessions and two virtual sessions:

In-Person Sessions:

• Tuesday, October 15th from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Orange Township Library
• Tuesday, October 22nd from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Delaware Area Career Center

Virtual Sessions:

• Tuesday, October 15th from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 23rd from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Live webinars will offer translated captions or transcription services. To RSVP or learn more, click here: DACC Coffee Chats.

October

7-11 STOMP out Bullying Week

11 What I Need (WIN) Day

11 SC spirit - Stomp Out Bullying Day

14 Yearbook Art contest ends

17 End of 1st quarter

18 No School Conf Comp Day

25 Report Cards Posted 8am

November

5 Picture ReTake Day

8 Fun Night 6:00-8:00

12 BWMS PTO Meeting, 7:00 PM

15 Grade Update Day

15 Veterans Day Breakfast

21 Conferences 3:00-7:00

26 SC spirit day - Staff vs Student Volleyball Game

27-29 Thanksgiving Break

Month View Calendar Link

iCalendar Link

The SOARing Staff Award and used to recognize a Big Walnut Middle School Staff Member who goes above and beyond to support the mission of BWLS to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential. If you would love to recognize a staff member, please submit their name and reason on the following form... HERE.

Reminder that all athletes should have their final forms complete and hard copy of the physical submitted prior to participation.

All information for BWMS athletics can be found at bigwalnutathletics.net and on Schoology.

Email: JoshFrame@bwls.net
Website: bwls.net
Location: 555 S Old 3C Road, Sunbury, OH, United States
Phone: (740)965-3006
Twitter: @Josh_Frame