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The Boeckman Buzz
April 21, 2024
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A Note from Principal Sage
BMS Families,
Spring is an exciting time of year in a Middle School. We are in the process of preparing our 8th graders to transition to FHS and getting things ready to welcome our 5th graders to BMS!
On May 13th, at 5:30 p.m. we will hold a 5th Grade Information Night for all of our families coming to Boeckman Middle School. We will provide more information around this night as we get closer!
In this weeks newsletter, you will also find an invitation to our 8th grade families around fall activities and more information on checking out iPads for the summer!
If you would still like to contribute to supporting our staff on Teacher Appreciation week, donations are being collected through our Parent Ambassadors Venmo account, @boeckmanparentambassadors or feel free to drop off a cash or check donation in the front office addressed to BMS Parent Ambassadors. If you would like to contribute in other ways, please check out this link to sign up!
It is going to be another great week at BMS!
-Joe Sage, Principal
BMS Staff Member of the Week - Jake Wilcox!
Congratulations to Mr. Wilcox on being named the BMS Staff Member of the week! Jake teaches science to our learners and we are beyond grateful for all he does!
Learners said he is approachable and always willing to help! They also said they love when he brings in his guitar!
Thank you Mr. Wilcox for all you do for our learning community, we appreciate you! #WeAre192 #BMSPride
Jazz Band Concerts 4/23/24
The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Jazz Bands will perform at 7:30pm on April 23rd in the FHS Recital Hall. Students should arrive at 7:00pm wearing their band shirt and black pants.
OPTIONAL SUMMER IPAD CHECKOUT IS BACK FOR 2024-25!
Families with learners who currently take iPads home in grades K-11 may now opt to checkout their district issued iPads for the summer months! We have been offering the optional summer iPad checkout since 2016. Nearly 70% of eligible families and learners last year opted to check out their issued iPads. Using RevTrak to agree to the updated 2024-25 iPad Loan Agreement will ensure that your child is set with their iPad check out for the entire 2024-25 academic year.
The option for Summer iPad checkout supports our efforts to foster open-ended, personalized learning opportunities; curiosity; exploration and continued access to creative tools and resources. It also allows students to continue to have access to technology that helps them stay connected to their schools, friends, family and the community during the summer months.
We encourage families to consider checking out their learner’s district issued iPad for the summer. The optional summer iPad checkout reduces the number of learners needing to participate in “spring collections” and the “fall checkout” process when schools are back in session. This shortens the amount of time that learners and teachers are without the use of iPads next fall. Those opting for summer iPad checkout will be set until spring 2025.
The updated 2024-25 iPad Loan Agreement, is available online and includes helpful information for iPads checked out for the summer and for the following school year. The RevTrak “iPad Loan Agreement” activities are live for each school site allowing parents, guardians, and learners the ability to review and agree to the terms of the 2024-25 iPad Loan Agreement and either opt to ENROLL in, or WAIVE participation in the iPad Protection Plan. The enrollment fee for the optional iPad Protection Plan is $35 for the 2024-25 school year, with no additional fee for the summer months.
Please note that if you have not used RevTrak yet, you will need to create an account and also know your child’s Student ID number to complete the registration process. If you used RevTrak for completing last year’s 2023-24 iPad Loan Agreement, the system has saved your parent and child account information. You will still need to know your learner’s Student ID number. The RevTrak e-Guides and Customer Account guide, along with the RevTrak Frequently Asked Questions provide helpful information for setting up and using the system.
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for more details on the optional summer iPad checkout, the iPad Protection Plan, and repair procedures. Individual schools will share end-of-year collection information for those not choosing to take advantage of this opportunity.
For families opting to check out their learner’s iPad for the summer, please know that iPad collection dates vary by school. It is therefore strongly recommended to use RevTrak to review and agree to the 2024-25 iPad Loan Agreement, determine if you want to waive or enroll in the iPad Protection Plan, and complete the “checkout” process as soon as possible.
REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION NIGHT AT FHS
8th Grade Students & Families,
You're invited to our 9th Grade Info & Registration Night on May 15, 2024, 7-8:30 pm at FHS Recital Hall. Discover our programs, meet staff, register for fall activities. Park in FHS East lot, enter through Door 29. Queries? Contact FHS Activities Office. We're eager to meet you!
Click here for further details on this night.
Middle School Spring and Summer Activities
New programming begins in March for middle school youth after school, evening, and on non-school days with Community Education! Babysitter Training, Horse Camp, IGNITE Golf, Kung Fu, and Machine Sewing start soon! The activity bus is available for students to take right after school.
Summer registration has also opened for camps and programs. Middle School youth can check out the IGNITE Camps, Tiger Athletic Camps, and great Summer Music Programming!
Register your youth today by clicking here.
In need of fee assistance? Youth on free and reduced lunch or who have extenuating circumstances are eligible to apply for fee assistance. Apply here: https://bit.ly/CE192FeeAssistance.
See the latest community postings!
ISD 192 shares community flyers for local events and activities, especially those run by non-profit, youth-serving organizations within the district, on our website. The community postings and resources can be found here.
Important Dates
April 23.............................................................Jazz Band Concert @ FHS
May 9................................................................Choir Concerts @ BMS
May 14..............................................................Choir Concerts@ BMS
May 16..............................................................Band Concerts @ BMS
May 27..............................................................NO SCHOOL
June 4...............................................................Last Day of School - Early Release @ 12:30pm
*Details for some activities will be shared closer to dates.
Attendance Line
If a student will be absent, a parent/guardian must call Boeckman Middle School’s attendance line at 651-460-1405 prior to 9:45 AM each day of the absence. We ask that parents/guardians provide the reason for the absence at the time they call. The school determines if the absence falls within the excused or unexcused parameters. If the school does not receive a call from the parent/guardian the day of the absence, the student’s absence is automatically unexcused.
Boeckman Middle School Hours
Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm
PBIS at Boeckman Middle School
Useful Phone Numbers
School: 651-460-1400
Nurse: 651-460-1406
Food Service: 651-463-5025
Bus Company: 651-463-8689
School Fax: 651-460-1410
School Athletics: 651-252-2514
School Closing Line: 651-985-1100
Community Education: 651-460-3200
About us
The mission of BMS, a learner-centered community committed to personalization that nurtures curiosity, to ensure each learner exercises ownership for continuous personal growth to have a positive impact on themselves and their communities through:
Honoring uniqueness and valuing diverse experiences
Safe and empathetic environments that foster authentic relationships
Nurturing joy and well-being
Mistakes and reflection as essential components of learning
Partnering with our communities
Email: Jsage@farmington.k12.mn.us
Website: https://bms.farmington.k12.mn.us/
Location: 800 Denmark Avenue, Farmington, MN, USA
Phone: 651-460-1400
Facebook: facebook.com/boeckmantigers
Twitter: @BoeckmanTigers