BSMS News from the Nest
September 2024
Linked below are the updates from all grade levels, including their Creative Arts Classes.
We have had an absolutely phenomenal start to the year with our PBIS framework and the number of positive behaviors we are seeing in our students. It is so exciting to see the amount of wonderful things students are doing and positive traits they are showing in and out of the classroom. As of 9/17, the 19th day of school, we have recognized 1,695 positive behaviors from our students! How awesome!
Our staff is always looking for our RISE behaviors in our students consisting of Respect, Integrity, Self-Discipline, and Engagement. Our students have "RISEn" to the task of showing what it means to be a student at Bermudian Springs Middle School. We love to reinforce those positive behaviors through incentives. Some of our more popular rewards chosen by students are the opportunity to sit outside and eat lunch with friends, earn access to our ping pong tables and a free snack from the cafeteria.
As part of the PBIS framework, we track the discipline incidents each month to identify areas in which we can continue to support student behavior. We are proud to report that in nearly the first month of school we have only incurred 23 building incidents among over 550 students, which averages out to just about one incident per day. While the number of office incidents and referrals can fluctuate, it is refreshing to see such a low number to start the year. It shows a testament to our staff in outlining the expectations throughout the building and to our students in committing to "RISEing" like an Eagle day in and day out. Major kudos to our students and staff for kicking our PBIS framework off to an amazing start.
Eagle up Berm Middle!
If your child requires medication for use at school, a parent-signed physician’s order is required. Please schedule a time with the school nurse to deliver medications and refills.
Students need to be free from vomiting, diarrhea, and have temperatures less than 100.5 F for 24-
hours before they return to school, without the use of fever-reducing medications such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, etc.
Please return the corrected emergency cards as soon as possible so the nurse may provide over-the-counter-medications as deemed approved by the parent/guardian.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires 6th Grade Physicals/Immunization records and 7th Grade dental exams. These forms/records should be returned to the nurse before December 31, 2024.
The above required forms can be found at https://www.bermudian.org/services/health-services/health-forms
Dates to Remember:
- Growth screenings for all students and hearing screenings for all 7th graders will begin this fall.
Smiles,
Julie Nelson, RN, BSN, CEN, CSN, M. Ed.
Middle School Nurse
Phone: 717-528-4113 x3740
Fax: 717-528-0034
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Breakfast - Free
Lunch - Free
Deposit Forms - Used to add money to a student's account for Ala carte items.
Absences
Regular attendance at school is essential to maintain a good academic standing. Excused absences include: illness, family emergencies, prearranged doctor and dental appointments, and pre approved trips and school activities. Other absences are unexcused unless prior approval is given through the main office. Prior approval should be requested by the parent or guardian in writing prior to the day of absence. After three unexcused absences, a notice of Illegal Absences will be issued. After a 1st Notice of Illegal Absences has been issued, a parent meeting will be scheduled in a attempt to support the family and student with attendance. Future illegal absences may result in the school presenting the attendance issue before the local magistrate. This can be monitored in your Sapphire Parent Portal.
Tardies
This year we will again closely monitoring student tardiness. For each accumulation of 65 unexcused minutes, the student will receive what will equal to a 1/2 day unexcused absence.
Excuses
Please provide the school with written documentation for all tardies and absences. Absences will be marked as unexcused until an excuse is provided. Upon returning to school after an absence, students must report to the office with written documentation signed by their parent/guardian. All written excuses must be provided with five school days of the absence.
There are numerous options for providing an excuse/note for your students' absence(s). Any of the following are acceptable methods to submit this documentation. As always, if possible please provide medical documentation.
Complete the electronic form at this link English or Spanish
Email a note/excuse to Mrs. Clouser at kclouser@bermudian.org at the middle school.
Send in a written note/excuse directly to the office with the student.
Excused Family Trips
A total accumulation of 10 excused family trip days for the school year is the limit allowed per student. Any additional days will not be approved. Please provide a weeks notice prior to the trip.
This form is available to request permission for your child's absence from school to participate in an educational trip. All trips must have prior approval. Please fill this form out and submit to your child's building secretary/principal for approval.
Educational Trip-Parent Request Form 2024-2025
