The Boeckman Buzz

Dear BMS Families,

Congratulations to all our band students on their outstanding performances at last week’s winter concert! It was a wonderful showcase of their hard work and growth throughout the year. We are so proud of them!

For families of 8th graders, Farmington High School (FHS) recently hosted its registration night. If you were unable to attend, a video recording of the event is available here.

A quick reminder: there will be no school on Monday, January 27, due to a staff professional learning day. We look forward to welcoming all learners back on Tuesday, January 28.

Additionally, our next Parent Ambassador meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 28, at 5:00 p.m. in the media center. We’ll discuss school events and share plans for celebrating our amazing teachers.

Everyone is welcome to attend, and we’d love to see you there!

Thank you for your continued support of our BMS community.

Joe Sage, Principal

Farmington Student Experience Survey (February 3-14, 2025)

We thank you and your family for being our valued partners as we work together to educate the students in our district. ISD 192 values input from our students as they are important partners as we work to improve our communication, academic programming and overall experience for everyone.

In order to learn more about student experiences at school, we will be asking for feedback from students in grades 3-12 via an online survey they will be completing at school during the window of February 3-14, 2025. The survey should take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. If a student doesn’t feel like they have enough information to answer a question, they will be able to skip the item altogether. The responses to these surveys will be completely confidential.

Your Privacy

All responses in the student survey will remain confidential to protect individual privacy. You may review a copy of the sample survey questions online by clicking on the link below:

• Grades 3-12 Farmington Student Experience Survey (English and Spanish)

If you do not wish for your child to participate in the Farmington Student Experience Survey being conducted, you may opt out by completing this "Decline Survey Participation” form and returning it to your child’s teacher or main office by January 31, 2025.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact your student’s building principal.

Congratulations to this week’s Tiger Stripe Winners at BMS! Your dedication, positive attitude, and commitment to excellence embody what it means to be a BMS Tiger.

Thank you for continuing to make our school community a wonderful place!

#BMSPride #WeAre192

BMS Staff Members of the Week: Our Amazing Paraeducators!

This week, we’re shining a well-deserved spotlight on all of our incredible paraeducators at Boeckman Middle School!

We are so grateful for the dedication and care they bring to our school community every single day. Our paraeducators play a pivotal role in supporting our learners and helping them to grow. We are proud to have such an amazing team here and appreciate all they do for BMS!

Please join us in celebrating and thanking our paraeducators for the amazing work they do!

#BMSPride #WeAre192

Farmington Community Education’s next Early Childhood Screening is Wednesday, February 5! This free screening provides a snapshot of your child’s growth, development, and learning. It’s required before entering Kindergarten in a public school and is recommended at age 3, but children can also be screened at ages 4 or 5. Interpreter services are available at no cost. For more information, visit bit.ly/FarmingtonECScreening.

The 2025 Community Resource Guide for Children and Families in Dakota County has been published. Please see the links below for the English, Spanish and Somali versions.

English:

https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices/MoreLowCostServices/Documents/CommunityResourceGuide.pdf

Spanish:

https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices/MoreLowCostServices/Documents/CommunityResourceGuideSpanish.pdf

Somali:

https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices/Documents/CommunityResourceGuideSomali.pdf

If your child - or a child you know - is ready to start kindergarten in fall 2025, now is the time to enroll! Enrolling now ensures you’re in the loop for all upcoming events and communications and it gives schools a chance to plan so they are fully prepared to give your child the best start possible. Enroll today at bit.ly/kindergarten-enrollment. We can’t wait to welcome our new learners this fall!

Each year the FHS Choir program produces a show called CABARET. It is a musical theater and jazz variety show featuring solos, groups, dancers, fabulous costumes, and a great band!

We are welcoming back our Children’s Chorus of current 4th-6th grade students from Farmington Area Public Schools as well. It’s a fully staged musical revue for all ages to enjoy!

Show Dates & Times:

• Friday, February 21 at 7:00 pm
• Saturday, February 22 at 3:00 pm
• Saturday, February 22 at 7:00 pm

Performances are at Boeckman Middle School Auditorium. Online reserved seating tickets are $5 for students and staff, $10 for adults (plus taxes & fees). Tickets at the door are $15. Online tickets go on sale Sunday, January 26. Purchase your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4hKtmOn.

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

January 27.............................................NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day

February 14............................................Flexible Learning Day

February 17............................................NO SCHOOL

February 19............................................End of Quinmester 3

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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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