The Boeckman Buzz

BMS Families,

We had an exciting week at BMS and are looking forward to another one upcoming!

Students are invited to join us for Turkey Bingo on Thursday, November 21, from 3:30 to 4:45 PM! To participate, students should bring a non-perishable food item. Concessions will be available for purchase during the event. This fun afternoon of bingo, prizes, and school spirit is a great way for students to connect and contribute to our community. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

We would like to thank everyone who helped make our 7th Grade Courage Retreat a success! This week our 7th graders participated in the Youth Frontiers Courage Retreat, a powerful experience designed to inspire students to act with courage in their daily lives. Through engaging activities, heartfelt discussions, and team-building exercises, learners explored how to overcome fear, stand up for what is right, and create a positive school community. This retreat encouraged students to build stronger relationships and embrace their ability to make a difference. It was a memorable day of growth, connection, and empowerment!

Our Tiger Leadership Club recently went through and organized all of our lost and found. This is a large pile! It has been set out on a table near our lunchroom for the past two weeks. We will leave this up for one more week before donating the items. If you would like to go through the items, please reach out to the main office.

I would like to highlight that our learners have done an incredible job with the new cell phone policy at BMS! As always, it is important for us to remind our learners of it as we advance through the school year. It is referenced below to speak with your child about!

We are looking forward to another great week at BMS!

-Joe Sage, Principal

The school board recently approved policy 1022 around personal technology use for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond. We wanted to take a moment to let our families know about how this will affect our learning communities moving forward.

Starting with the 2024-2025 school year at Boeckman and Dodge Middle Schools, cell phones will need to remain silent and kept out of sight during the school day. This will be from when students enter the building until they leave. More detailed information around procedures for the policy will be communicated from each building later this summer and into the fall.

As the weather cools down and we head into the winter months, please take a moment to review our important winter weather information here: https://ow.ly/sP1h50TZJzA

Ensure you have a plan for all possible emergency closure situations (late start, early release, or flexible learning day) and that your contact information is up to date with your child’s school

Congratulations on our Tiger Stripe Winners for this week! These learners showed responsibility, integrity and compassion! We are proud of all their accomplishments! #WeAre192 #BMSPride

This week, we’re proud to celebrate Bryan Ryba, our outstanding 8th grade math teacher as the BMS Staff Member of the Week! Mr. Ryba’s dedication to his learners and his passion for teaching inspire everyone at BMS!

Thank you, Mr. Ryba, we appreciate you!

#WeAre192 #BMSPride

New Staff Spotlight!

Name: Amanda Starkson

What is your position at BMS: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

What is your hometown: Kenyon

What information would you like to share about yourself (family, interests/hobbies, college, etc.): I am married with two boys, 16 and 13. I enjoy spending time with my family, watching my kids’ sports and activities, reading, and gardening. I went to college at Alexandria Technical and Community College for my SLPA degree. I graduated in May of 2024. Before coming to Farmington, I worked as a Special Education Paraprofessional and I absolutely loved working with students.

What is something people are surprised to learn about you: I am the oldest child in my family and I have two teenage boys.

What excites you the most to work at BMS: To be able to help students be successful in communicating!

What is your favorite memory from Middle School: School Dances and being a part of the Middle School theater.

What is one big goal you have for this school year: One big goal I have this year is to see students work hard and get to a point where they are successful!

Register at https://tce.me/iRfrF4.

Farmington Community Education invites you and your staff to join us in making a life-saving impact at our upcoming Community Blood Drive! We’re teaming up with Memorial Blood Centers to provide a convenient way for our community to donate blood and support those in need. Memorial Blood Centers is the primary supplier of life-saving blood to air ambulances across Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

Community Blood Drive Details:

Date: Friday, November 22

Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Meadowview Elementary, Community Education Wing (Please check in at the Memorial Blood Centers table at Door 22)

How to Participate: If you are interested in donating, simply register for an appointment below or feel free to walk in on the day of the drive.

Schedule a time: https://www.mbcherohub.club/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/74490

Enter Sponsor Code: 4717

Thank you for supporting this life-saving mission. We hope to see you there!

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November 26.........................................Fall Band Concert - 8th grade only

November 27.........................................End of Trimester 1

November 28 & 29.................................NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

December 3...........................................Jazz Band Concert - 8th grade only

December 6...........................................Flexible Learning Day

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Email: Jsage@farmington.k12.mn.us
Website: https://bms.farmington.k12.mn.us/
Location: 800 Denmark Avenue, Farmington, MN, USA
Phone: 651-460-1400
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