Linked below are the updates from all grade levels, including their Creative Arts Classes.
From a discipline standpoint, we have seen a small uptick in negative behaviors, which is normal for this time of year. Since October 1st, we have had 110 incidents or referrals. Most of these are occurring during unstructured time such as recess, in the hallways, and on the bus. We are also seeing an increase in bathroom misbehaviors. Please take the time to remind your student of the proper way to behave on the bus as well as proper bathroom etiquette. Students should be doing their business, washing hands and leaving. A reminder that there are to be no cell phones in the bathroom. Working together as a team with our families, hopefully we can begin to combat some of these negative behaviors.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions regarding PBIS. I would love to have some parent volunteers to come in to assist with our December PBIS prize which will be holiday bingo and popcorn. Please email me at mjenkins@bermudian.org or call my extension at 717-528-5131 if you would like to help out.
Tis the season for coughing, sneezing and blowing noses! Using proper hand and cough hygiene can help prevent the spread of germs. It is best to cough or sneeze into your elbow and after blowing noses use hand sanitizer or wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to kill germs.
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 and without the use of fever-reducing medications such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, etc.
The state of Pennsylvania requires 6th Grade Physicals/Immunization 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 https://www.bermudian.org/services/health-services/health-forms
Dates to Remember:
Return 6th grade physicals/immunizations record and 7th grade dental exams before 12/31/2024.
Vision Screenings will begin after Christmas break; please remind your child to bring/wear their eyeglasses and contacts to school.
Julie Nelson, RN, BSN, CEN, CSN, M. Ed.
Middle School Nurse
Phone: 717-528-4113 x3740
Fax: 717-528-0034
Our cast and crew have been working hard to prepare for our performances of Finding Nemo Jr. in the high school auditorium. Our ticket sales are now live! Adults are $7 and students are $5. Performances are on Friday, November 15th at 6:30 pm, Saturday, November 16th at 6:30 pm, and Sunday, November 17th at 2:00 pm. Come see Nemo, Marlin, and Dory as they make new friends, brave the Big Blue World, and try to reunite.
Click here to purchase your tickets today! If you would like to pay with cash or check (made payable to BSMS), tickets are also available for purchase in the main office.
Please email Miss Grosskopf at jgrosskopf@bermudian.org with any questions or concerns. We are looking forward to seeing you at our performances!
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
