Mr. Corso's Weekly Update
December 5, 2021
Positive Raiders: Responsible, Respectful, Hard Working and Kind
Mr. Corso’s Principal’s Message
Next Week at a Glance:
Mon., Dec. 6 Periods 1-7, Late Start 9:00am
Tues., Dec. 7 Periods 1-7, Start 7:40am
Wed, Dec. 8 Periods 1, 2, Homeroom + 3, Start 7:40am, Dismissal 2:27pm
Thurs., Dec. 9 Periods 4/5, 6, Homeroom + 7, Start 7:40am
Friday, Dec. 10 Periods 1-7, Start 7:40am
Monday - Friday Dismissal 2:27pm
This Week’s Positive Message: On Tuesday, Mr. Corso read...You may have seen on our marquee and in the quad, signs that state the Home Field Advantage. You may have asked yourself, what is that? The Home Field Advantage is when each and every Raider feels safe and part of a community where they are supported, empowered and united. We want each student, educator and family member to feel the Home Field Advantage at Black Mountain Middle School. You can see the Home Field Advantage in many different ways. It could be saying hello to someone in the halls, knowing people’s names, being kind, encouraging others or maybe just even giving someone a smile. Each and everyone of us helps create the Home Field Advantage. We hope you feel it and we hope you help make others feel it too.
Adopt a Family and Giving Tree
The holidays are almost upon us and in an effort to give back to our community, we are proud to participate in the Adopt-a-Family program. This program is designed to provide assistance for families in the district who need help providing gifts for their children this holiday season. If you are interested in Adopting-a-Family please contact Monica Taylor. You can drop off a donated gift card in the front office anytime during school hours. The last day to drop off is Friday, December 15th. If you have any questions, please contact Monica Taylor at mtaylor@powayusd.com. Thank you for your generosity!
After School Performing Arts Concerts: FYI, Orchestra, Choir and Band will be hosting concerts in our Quad at 4pm next week. We hope you can join us! Here is a schedule:
- Monday Choir Concert 4-5pm
- Tuesday Orchestra 4-5pm
- Wednesday Band 4-5pm
ASES CLOSED IN PM ON 12/17: We are very grateful for all the support that we've been receiving from you. Thank you for reaching out and responding well as we continue to help one another. It is our greatest intention to support you and your family. On December 17, 2021, Friday, our BMMS ASES Educators will attend a Professional Development workshop. There will be no ASES available in the afternoon for students.
We appreciate all your support,
Scott Corso
BMMS Principal
Friday December 17, 2021 is a Minimum Day. School dismisses at 11:40am.
December Power Hour
We have a few opportunities for Power Hour after school Monday-Thursday from 2:30-3:30pm. See the list below. We will offer more opportunities including Mandarin, Creative Writing, iReady Support and more in January.
BMMS Power Hour 2:30-3:30pm December Only
Mondays:
Language Arts Support Mrs. Pinkerton Room 1006
Study Hall Ms. Page Room 706
Tuesdays:
Study Hall Ms. Page Room 706
iReady Reading Mrs. Pinkerton Room 309
Wednesdays:
Study Hall Mrs. Pinkerton Room 1006
Thursdays:
Study Hall Ms. Page Room 706
Yearbook General Sales
Yearbooks may be purchased through Josten's website until January 2nd, 2022 for $40.00. Beginning on January 3rd, 2022 the price will increase to $45.00 for the remainder of the year.
ASB discount
If you purchased an ASB card, the price is $35.00 through the 17th of December, 2021 and beginning on the 3rd, it goes up to $40.00 for the remainder of the year.
Jostens can not sell yearbooks with the ASB discount. You will have to buy them directly from the school. Send a check/cash for $35.00 or $40.00 to the front office with your students first and last name, grade, and Homeroom teacher or to Mr. Lantz in room 201.
You may also pay by PayPal for a small service fee by contacting Claudia Barranon at cbarranon@powayusd.com
8th Grade Parents Only
Baby Pictures -- Free DUE BY DECEMBER 17TH
You may send a baby picture of your current 8th grader for inclusion in the yearbook to chunt@powayusd.com
Subject Line: Baby Pic 2021-22 Student First and Last Name
Please attach a high resolution image of your student. Low res images often cannot be sized appropriately in the book.
Parent Ads -- $25.00 DUE BY DECEMBER 17Th
You may purchase a parent ad for your current 8th grader(s) for inclusion in the yearbook by sending a check or cash in the amount of $25.00 to the front office with your student’s first and last name, grade, and Homeroom teacher or to Mr. Lantz in room 201.
Additionally send a picture of your 8th grader to chunt@powayusd.com
SUBJECT LINE: Parent Ad 2021-22 Student first and Last Name
BODY: Write a short message to be included with the image. Messages more than 140 characters will have to be shrunk to fit the space and are difficult to read.
No School December 18- Jan. 2: Winter Break
About Us
Email: mcordeau@powayusd.com
Website: www.powayusd.com/bmms
Location: 9353 Oviedo Street, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: 858-484-1300
Twitter: @BMMS_Raiders