BMS Weekly Announcements

Welcome to BMS Weekly. BMS Weekly is a way of sending home announcements, normally sent Friday afternoons. You will receive news about what's going on at school and in the district, as well as information about extracurricular opportunities for your student.

Please continue to review the monthly BMS Principal Newsletter and Superintendent Updates.

Doors Open/Arrival: 8:25AM

Late Bell/Tardy: 8:40AM

Dismissal: 3:10PM (Bus students) - 3:15PM (All students)

Early Dismissal: 12:50PM

• 11/26/24: Early Release
• 11/27/24-11/29/24: No School - Thanksgiving Break
• 12/11/24 - Early Release
• 12/12/24 - Biddeford Rising Cultural Fair from 5-6:30pm
• 12/23/24-1/1/25 - Holiday Break

Congratulations to this week’s Tiger Pride Point Winners!

Thank you for going above and beyond for our school. Your hard work and dedication make a positive difference every day!

Milan Vire, Maddox Jolly, Kallie Byrd, Cecilia Malon, Avree Newquist, Osmany Cruz Carrasquillo, Faith Thompson, Brady Payne, Lucrecia Tati, Brandon Forsley-Hansack, Kenny Flanders Jr., Mardo Ana, Tristan Smart, Alayna Taylor, Anja Lunianski.

Biddeford Middle School Day with the Maine Celtics! 🏀

Join us at the Portland Expo on Sunday, December 15th, as the Maine Celtics take on the Raptors!

💚 Special Perks for Every Ticket:

✔️ A portion of every ticket sold benefits Biddeford Middle School
✔️ Get a FREE Maine Celtics Hat

Schedule:

⏰ Gates Open: 12:00 PM
🏀 Tip-Off: 1:00 PM

Don’t miss this exciting event for a great cause! Grab your tickets and cheer on the Celtics!

📞 Questions? Contact Bryce York at 207-210-6655 or byork@maineceltics.com

Encourage your student to check the lost and found! All unclaimed items will be donated on November 22nd. Please stop by and take a look before it’s too late! Thank you!

Best of luck to all the winter athletes this season! May your hard work, dedication, and passion shine bright. Stay strong, stay focused, and enjoy every moment with Tiger Pride! Stay turned for Game Day Schedules!

Biddeford Middle School is excited to introduce Apex AfterCare, a free after-school program for 5th to 7th graders, accommodating up to 25 students. The program provides a safe, engaging space where students can relax, learn, and have fun!

For more information, contact Kris Hovasse at (207) 281-4780 or email youthsupport@apexyouthconnection.org.

November is here and it’s time for our next Library Book Challenge. November is National Picture Book Month!

Picture books are an important part of literature that gets overlooked sometimes. There really is nothing like turning a physical page of a beautifully illustrated picture book. They appeal to students of all readiness levels, interests, and learning styles. Picture books can share all sorts of feelings and concepts through illustration and text with real-time topics and themes.

Ms. Ebbrecht is challenging our readers to read 20 picture books during the month of November and list their titles on the form attached. Hand the form in by the end of November to receive a prize!

BMS is teaming up with Tooth Protectors Inc. to bring Preventative Dental Care right to our school!

Who: All students – with or without dental insurance
When: December 3 & 4

• FREE for MaineCare recipients
• Affordable self-pay options (see permission form for details)
• Other dental insurance accepted

Don’t miss this convenient way to care for your child’s smile!

Complete the Dental Clinic Consent Form online today by clicking the button below.

To meet State of Maine requirements, hearing and vision screenings for 5th grade have been completed. Vision screenings for 7th grade are now underway. If your child wears glasses or contact lenses, please ensure they bring them to school for their screening.

WHAT IS YOUTH FULL MAINE?

Youth Full Maine is a nonprofit organization based in Biddeford, Maine, dedicated to reducing food insecurity in York County. Through in-school food pantries and mobile free food distributions, they strive to make nutritious food accessible to those in need. These efforts are made possible through collaboration with local communities, school systems, volunteers, and generous donors.

UPCOMING FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS:

ROTARY PARK, BIDDEFORD:

November 20th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

DAYTON TOWN HALL:

November 26th from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Free & Open to All. For updates or cancellations, follow Youth Full Maine on Facebook.

Daily meals are also listed in our School App! Download links are below:

• Download for Android: https://bit.ly/3fu8z4q
• Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/2QFUBST
  

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