Barbara Morgan S.T.E.M. Academy

September

26 - Picture Day

30 - Texas Roadhouse Drive & Dine Fundraiser (order by 9/27)

October

2 - Walk & Roll Safety School - Tully Park 8:30 AM

4 - PTO Fun Run

9 - K-12 Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences

10 - NO SCHOOL Grades K-8 - Parent-Teacher Conferences

11 - NO SCHOOL - All Grades - End of First Quarter Grades K-12

14 - 31 Consent to Continue at BMSA

16 - PTO Meeting in the library 4:15

21 - 25 Red Ribbon Week

25 - PTO Walk -n- Treat 5:30 to 6

30 - Texas Roadhouse Drive & Dine Fundraiser

November

12 - Texas Roadhouse Drive & Dine Fundraiser

18 - Photo Retakes

25 - 29 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

December

23 - Jan 3 NO SCHOOL- Winter Break

Oct 14 - 31

The consent to continue at BMSA for the 2025-26 school year opens on Oct 14th and must be submitted by October 31st. The form is located in PowerSchool, under school forms. This is the only way to secure your student's placement for the upcoming school year.

Several students were able to meet our namesake Barbara Morgan at Space Day at the Children's Museum of Idaho! Here are some photos of Riley meeting her and getting his shirt signed by Barbara Morgan!

All the information you need for the PTO Roaring Rockets Run Fundraiser! Kickoff was September 23rd! Students run on Oct 4th!

2024 Roaring Rockets Run | Smore Newsletters for Education

When young readers start putting together first words, the simplest way to begin is with CVC words. Students make the transition from recognizing and identifying letters and associating those letters with unique sounds to sounding out simple words. CVC is the foundation to reading. Great job 1st grade students!

BMSA Student Council and Mrs. Miller's 2nd Graders opened the 9/23 board meeting with the pledge. Mrs. Miller's class learned the pledge in sign language, taking time to learn about all the iconic images that are within our Pledge of Allegiance. Great job students! Thank you, parents, students, Counselor Emma, Mrs. Teeter, and Mrs. Miller, for coordinating this opportunity.

We tried to see the moon through cloudy skies on September 14th! Thank you to families who came out to view the skies!

We are in urgent NEED of a playground aide, one hour per day, to help supervise children during the lunch hour. This is a paid position. If you or a family member are interested in helping BMSA in this way, please contact Mrs. Brown at brown.sarah@westada.org and apply by clicking the link below:

Crossing or Noon Duty Applications

To ensure an efficient drop off and pick up at school:

• Loop is for self-sufficient student loading and unloading. Park in lot if your child needs more time.
• Unload/loading only on the curb side straight away next to the benches
• Give buses right of way as they are on a schedule.
• Students are ready to unload in the morning and must watch for their vehicle at afternoon pick up.
• Students must have an adult with them in the parking lot. No crossing the lot alone.
• Pull all the way forward to quickly drop off/load.
• Driver remains in the vehicle.
• All students should be picked up by 4:10
• If you need to speak with a teacher, please schedule a time to meet.
• Building is closed to visitors when school ends unless prior arrangements have been made.

Thank you for helping these busy times run efficiently and safely!

Officer Victoria Peterson is our BMSA SRO. You might see her at school often as her office is located here at BMSA. She also serves both Ponderosa and Chaparral Elementaries. School Resource Officers are a valuable addition to our community. They are positive community builders, help keep us safe, and even play sometimes! We appreciate Officer Peterson and all the SROs that partner MPD with West Ada School District!

This event is a great reminder about staying safe as a young pedestrian! We will start to gather at 8:30 and leave the park at 8:45 to safely walk and roll to school. Mayor Simison will be joining us too!

Some reminders for kids:

· Look both ways before crossing the street at a crosswalk

· Take well lighted routes

· Use a crossing light if available

· Make eye contact with the driver and be sure they're stopped completely before crossing

· Walk your bike or scooter across a cross walk

· Wear a helmet when on a bike or scooter

· Use reflectors, flashing lights, or wear bright colors to be easily seen

· Never get in a vehicle with someone without parents' permission

3rd Grade PE Only

BMSA 3rd Grade Families,

Mrs. Hensman, BMSA PE Teacher, is having a Bike Rodeo The first week of October.

If possible, students need to bring a bike or scooter to PE on your child's PE day. See Dates below.

If they are not able to bring a bike or scooter that is okay.

Parents/Guardians please click on the link below to let PE know if you're bringing a bike or scooter or not: https://forms.gle/xUwRNaymkH6tjm4w9

Tue. Oct. 1st LeGault's class only

Wed. Oct 2nd Brannan’s class only

Thur. Oct. 3rd Fletcher’s class only

Students will be working in partners. Bikes and scooters will be placed inside the 3rd to 5th Grade Playground along the fence by the picnic shelter cover. The side gate will be open each morning and after school. Please Park vehicles on Chateau Road to unload your child's bikes or scooters due to limited parking in the lot. They can walk them up to park in the shelter area.

Mrs. H would like classroom parent volunteers to help on the day they have PE. If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please contact Hensman.Melanie@westada.org

If you would like to volunteer to help in your child’s PE Class. All Volunteers must complete a Volunteer Packet from the main office and be approved before you can volunteer.

Vision Screenings will be completed for 1st, 3rd and 5th graders during the week of September 30th for students who have consent received in PowerSchool. Hearing Screenings will be completed by the end of October for K,1st and 3rd grade students with consent in PowerSchool to screen.

If you are unsure if consent has been given, please log into PowerSchool and update the forms if there are any changes. Nurse Shannon will reach out to parents of students who may need a referral to be further evaluated for their vision or hearing. Please refer to the West Ada Website-Health Services page for more information regarding Vision and Hearing Screenings.

Health Services | West Ada School District

Shannon Ebersole, RN, BSN

School Nurse

ebersole.shannon@westada.org

PTO is hosting a fun family Walk-N-Treat on October 25th from 5:30 to 6 or until candy runs out. All BMSA students and their immediate families are welcome. Dress up and show off your costumes! Please no blood/gore or weapons; family friendly event. Donations for candy are being accepted at the office until Oct 18th. Simply Poured drink truck will be on site too for those wanting coffee, lemonade, or more!

If you child is absent from school, please notify the attendance line 208-855-4435 by 10am. If your child has an appointment, have your student bring in a note from the medical office when returning to school. Thank you.

Camp Invention returns to BMSA 2025-26! We’re already looking forward to seeing you next summer! Take advantage of the exclusive opportunity to preregister and secure your child’s spot for our all-new 2025 program by visiting invent.org/camp2025 and save $50 when you use code CAMP2025 by Sept. 30. Spots are limited. Questions? reach out to Mrs. Brown at brown.sarah@westada.org

Dear West Ada Families,

We are excited to announce a series of "Save My Family" events taking place at all West Ada comprehensive high schools and Renaissance this fall. These events are part of the live education initiative from Committing to 16, focused on empowering parents, teachers, coaches, and students with vital information and tools to protect our kids' psychological, emotional, and physical well-being.

Here are the dates and times for each school:

• Mountain View High School: October 1, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• Eagle High School: October 8, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

• Renaissance/IFAA: October 17, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (White Cloud Auditorium)

Each event will feature an impressive lineup of guest speakers, including:

• Dr. Condie, Child Neurologist at St. Luke's

• Officer Gomez, Social Media Expert and School Resource Officer (SRO)

• Agent Hart, Former FBI Agent and School Safety Expert

• Nurse Kelli, Founder of Save My Family and Nurse Practitioner Student

These speakers will share their expert insights into the challenges facing our youth today and provide practical strategies to support their well-being.

We welcome all families in the West Ada School District to attend. Children are encouraged to join, especially middle school students and older, as well as any child with a cell phone. The content and discussions are relevant to all age groups, helping to equip our youth with the knowledge and tools to navigate today's complex world safely.

For more information about "Save My Family" and the mission of Committing to 16, please visit Committing to 16 - Save My Family. Additional resources for parents can also be found at Committing to 16 - Parent Resources.

We encourage all families to attend these important events and take advantage of the valuable resources and information provided. Your participation is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of our children.

Stay connected with us and follow Save My Family on Instagram @save.my.family for updates and more.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and community.

Best regards,
West Ada School District

Stay in the Know and Join BMSA's PTO!

If you are new to BMSA or a long-time family member, you know we love supporting our students, staff and community. We do so by embracing and celebrating individual strengths, networking to share resources, and organizing amazing events and activities that help unite our entire BMSA family. We are stronger when working together and we invite you to join our Facebook group, participate in PTO meetings, volunteer time, or simply engage in the activities we help to provide.

If you would like to help out with items, please comment here or email us at ptobmsa@gmail.com so we can arrange to get them from you.

Please contact us at: ptobmsa@gmail.com

West Ada School District uses PowerSchool, which is an online application that allows teachers, parents, and school administrators to track and share information on students' progress and growth. Teachers in West Ada use PowerSchool to keep a record of students' academic progress and attendance. Parents can view their student’s information anytime by logging into their district PowerSchool account or using the mobile app provided by PowerSchool.

To ensure proper communication can be done by district staff, it is important to make sure your parent/guardian contact information in PowerSchool is up to date. Use the steps in "Updating Email and Account Settings" to check your contact information.

PowerSchool Resources | West Ada School District

Principal Ms. Mittleider- mittleider.katie@westada.org

Secretary Mrs. Wilson - wilson.aida@westada.org

Safe School Assistant Mrs. Brown - brown.sarah@westada.org

Counselor Emma: braley.emma@westada.org

Website: https://www.westada.org/Domain/9

Location: 1825 West Chateau Drive, Meridian, ID, USA
Main Phone: 208-855-4430

Attendance Line: 208-855-4435
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraMorganSTEMacademy