Bobcats,

Thanksgiving Break is officially here! I hope that all of our Bobcats enjoy their 9 days off and no Reading Plus or Get More Math expectations. We have a lot to be thankful for here at BMS and it starts with the outstanding teachers we have on staff and it extends to the amazing students that roam our halls. Every day is a great day to be a Bobcat.

Our lost and found has gotten out of control here at BMS with 70 clothing items and 37 water bottles currently. If your Bobcat is missing something please ensure they check the Lost and Found (located in the cafeteria) on Monday when we return because it will all be donated after school that day.

Living The Dream,

Mr. Loyd

Notification of Spinal Screening

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We will be completing the state required spinal screening at Barton Middle School on 12/9/24. Girls will be screened two times, once at age 10 (or fall semester of grade 5) and again at age 12 (or fall semester of grade 7). Boys will be screened one time at age 13 or 14 (or in the fall semester grade 8). School-based spinal screening helps to identify adolescents with abnormal spinal curves and refer them for appropriate follow-up by their primary care physician. Screening can detect scoliosis at an early stage, when the curve is mild and may go unnoticed. Early detection is key to controlling spinal deformities which can affect a person’s appearance and health.

Students will be screened on campus during the school day and you do not need to be present. The procedure for screening is simple. The screeners are specially trained and will look at your child’s back while he or she stands and then bends forward. For this exam, boys and girls will be seen separately and individually.

BOYS AND GIRLS WILL NEED TO WEAR REGULAR SHORTS/PANTS AND REMOVE THEIR SHIRTS. WE SUGGEST GIRLS WEAR A SPORTS BRA OR BATHING SUIT TOP AS THEY MAY FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE. GIRLS WILL BE SCREENED REGARDLESS.

Parents will be notified of the results ONLY if a professional follow-up is necessary. If you have questions or concerns please contact the school nurse.

Madeline Baez, RN - School Nurse

School: Barton Middle School

Phone: 512-268-7827 ext.# -46430 Email: Madeline.Baez@hayscisd.net

Estimado Padre/Guardián

Estaremos completando la evaluación de la espina dorsal requerida por el Estado, en el campo de Barton Middle School en la fecha 12/9/24. Las niñas serán evaluadas 2 veces, la primera vez a la edad de 10 años ( en el semestre del Otoño del 5to grado) y después otra vez a la edad de 12 años ( en el semestre del Otoño de 7mo grado). Los niños serán evaluados una sola vez a la edad de 13 o 14 años ( en el semestre del Otoño del 8vo grado).

La evaluación de la espina dorsal que se hace en la escuela, ayuda a identificar adolescentes con curvatura anormal, y referirlos para un seguimiento apropiado con su Doctor. La evaluación puede ayudar a detectar Scoliosis a una edad temprana, cuando la curvatura es moderada y puede no ser notada. La detección temprana es la llave para controlar las deformidades de la espina dorsal, que pueden afectar la apariencia y salud de las personas.

Los estudiantes serán evaluados en la escuela durante su horario de clases, y Ud. no necesita estar presente. El procedimiento para la evaluación es simple. Las personas que lo harán están especialmente entrenadas y observarán la parte posterior de su niño mientras él o ella esté parado y después se doblará hacia adelante. Para este examen, verán a los muchachos y a las muchachas por separados e individualmente.

LOS MUCHACHOS USARÁN ROPA DEPORTIVA DEL GIMNASIO Y SE QUITARÁN SUS CAMISAS. LAS MUCHACHAS NECESITAN UN TIPO DE SUJETADOR O SUJETADOR DEPORTIVO Y PANTALONES CORTOS, O UN TRAJE DE BAÑO DE DOS PIEZAS PARA EL EXAMEN, ESO LAS HARÁ SENTIRSE MÁS CONFORTABLES. LAS NIÑAS SERÁN EVALUADAS TRAIGAN O NO UN SUJETADOR.

Se les notificará a los padres los resultados SOLAMENTE si un seguimiento profesional es necesario. Si tiene preguntas o preocupaciones, por favor contacte a la enfermera de la escuela.

Madeline Baez, RN - School Nurse

School: Barton Middle School

Phone: 512-268-7827 ext.# -46430 Email: Madeline.Baez@hayscisd.net

December 2- 14 Days of Jolliness- Grade level gear, 6th red, 7th white, 8th green

December 3- 14 Days of Jolliness- favorite holiday movie character dress up

December 4- 14 Days of Jolliness- nose painting in the cafe for $1, wear antlers

December 5- 14 Days of Jolliness- dress like a candy cane; Basketball Bye week; Student Council Meeting (during 7/8 advisory and 6th grade lunch)

December 6- 14 Days of Jolliness- dress like a holiday tree

December 11- Last day for the late bus for the Fall '24 Semester

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Hey Current 8th Grade Barton Bobcats!

If you are interested in going on our 2025 Washington D.C. & New York City Trip the week of June 8th to the 13th, 2025 it is not too late to sign up. Get more information by visiting our tour website at: https://www.efexploreamerica.com/tour-website/2736158RU?utm=account-hp

This is a perfect time of year to sign up so your student is able to fundraise all summer long for their trip!

Contact Mrs. Townsend at melissa.townsend@haycisd.net with any questions.

Getting Logged In for the First Time to Schoology

• Navigate to hayscisd.schoology.com and select “Forgot your password”

• Enter the email associated with your student on the Parent Portal and click “Send My Login Info”

• You will receive an email immediately entitled “How to Change Your Schoology Password”

• Click on the link in the email within 10 minutes to set your new password.

Cómo iniciar sesión por primera vez en Schoology

• Vaya a hayscisd.schoology.com y seleccione “Olvidó su contraseña”

• Ingrese el correo electrónico asociado con su estudiante en el Portal de Autoservicio para padres de familia y haga clic en “Enviar mi información de inicio de sesión”.

• Recibirá un correo electrónico inmediatamente titulado “Cómo cambiar su contraseña de Schoology”

• Tiene 10 minutos para hacer clic en el enlace del correo electrónico para configurar su nueva contraseña.

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