Charger Chronicles - Richland School District Two

Charger Chronicles
April 4, 2014
Blythewood Middle School
(803) 691-6850 ~ www.richland2.org/bm
Dr. Brenda Hafner, Principal
Promotion and Awards’ Ceremonies
Enrichments Awards: Monday, June 2nd
7th Grade Awards: Tuesday, June 3rd, 8:00 a.m.
6th Grade Awards: Wednesday, June 4th, 8:00 a.m.
8th Grade Promotion: Thursday, June 5th, 8:30 a.m.
Congratulations
Message to 8th Grade Parents
Taylor Averette!
We are currently preparing for the next school year 20142015. As 8th graders prepare for registration for high
school, they are asked to bring a current, original proof-of
-address to the IGP conference. This information will be
coded and recorded in the system before files are taken
to the high schools.
Congratulations to Taylor Averette, for winning the
following awards at the Regional Science Fair:
Outstanding Achievement, Best Junior Division
The title of her project was:
The Effect of Drinks on Pitch
BMS
Do you like to learn about other
cultures and countries?
Model UN is an extra-curricular activity in which students
typically roleplay delegates to the United Nations and
simulate UN committees. It involves research, public
speaking, debating, and writing skills, teamwork, and
leadership abilities. To learn more, please visit the
Youtube link below created by BMS students.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJnArsbk0kU
Cheerleading Tryouts
April 29—May 1
2:30—4:00 p.m.
Try-outs packets will be available beginning
Thursday, April 4th. Please see Coach Myllykangas in room 107, Coach Cordova in room 122, or
the BMS athletic director, Mr. Johnson for a tryout packet.
Model UN meets on Thursdays after school from 2:303:15 in room 112.
April
School Makeup Days
At its March 11 meeting, the Richland Two
School Board voted to make up two days of school
missed because of winter storms in January and February. Those two days will be made up on the already
scheduled inclement weather makeup days, March 28
and April 21. The board also voted to forgive the remaining two days missed due to inclement weather.
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7th Graded Field Trip to Carowinds
07
WHS @BMS for High School Registration
BMS @ELW (Soccer)
08
Chick-Fil-A Biscuits Morning—7:00 a.m.
08 & 09
BHS @BMS for High School Registration
DMS @BMS for Soccer
Chick-Fil-A Biscuits on Sale (Gym side)
09
DMS @BMS (Soccer)
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Third Nine Weeks’ Honor Roll
6th grade
All A’s: McLean Brown, Kailey Butler, Anthony Diaz, Tillman Dillon, Madison Gould, Thomas Gunter, Megan Hanson, Kristian
Hardy, Mason Hemminghaus, Joshua Holland, Chase Larrabee, Jada Mack, Callie Mudger, Nina Ni, Brooke Northup, Jacob Parks,
Sutton Peck, Kaitlyn Quinn, Elizabeth Ream, Rachel Schwarz, Trevor Seigler, Jordan Slagle, Emily Sparrow, Vance Strobel, Kinsey Todd, Ryan Williams.
A’s & B’s: Joi Albert, John Armstrong, Brady Beasley, Jabriel Bennett, Olivia Boulware, Samantha Boyt, Ahmari Branch, Aaron
Brown, Jada Burns, Shaelyn Chandler, Bryan Cosby, Matthew Coven, Carol Craig,Quintin Crawford, Ethan Crook, Noah Daniel,
Martinique Davis, Jasmine Edrington, Jacob Fink, Jackson Gabert, Hugh Goffinet, Ashleigh Gould, Malcolm Greene, Colton Harman, Campbell Hemminghaus, Blake Hill, Jack Hinson, McKenzie Hoppe, Riley Hutchinson, Braniya Isaac, Shamar Jackson,
Dwight Jacobs, Daniel Johnson, Imari Jones, Niya Jones, Chesnee Kelly, Gregory Knight, Vanessa Louis-Jean, Alexis McClattie,
Raymond Millero, Anthony Mitchell, Rithik Munukala, David Nelson, Joanna Parks, David Patten, Ethan Poungthana, Kiya Powell,
Jordan Reed, Christopher Reeder, Kennedy Richardson, Alexis Robinson, Joshua Robinson, Jacob Rubino, Kayla Scott, Caitlin
Simpson, William Siron, Isabelle Sprayberry, Jackson Stallings, Brooke Thomas, Grant Thompson, Matthew Thrower, Brian Trapp,
Jadyn Velpula, Karson Vermillion, Claudia Watson, Jemma Williams, Mauri Williams, Zachery Worth, and Ryan Yingling.
7th grade
All A’s: Kathryn Alexander, Derek Arcand, Killian Claghorn, Joshua Cowan, Cade Dannels, Marcellus Davis, Aimee Dollar, Lucy
Fischer, Kristina Foltz, Megan Hanna, Sydney Hill, Ryan Kelly, Matthew Kerr, Austin Lea, Reagan Lemon, Alexia Millero, Madison
Mullins, Savannah Rogers, Sarena Romriell, Asia Senhouse, Ansley Stone, and Kylie Turner.
A’s & B’s: Jayden Addison, Celine Anstey, Victoria Auth, Zachary Bailes, Taylor Barnes, John Beville, Bradley Bitz, John Bowden,
Abigail Bowling, Kamari Boyd, Donald Brown, Jakob Brown, Grace Campbell, Lily Campbell, Alexander Canino, Katelynn Cannon,
Megan Cannon, Stafford Capps, Jackson Carroll, Brady Carson, Robert Carson, Alexandria Caughman, Nehemiah Cooper, Meredith Covert, Madison Cribbs, Benjamin Cutlip, Matthew Davis, Imani Diggs, Ashna Divekar, Connor Dopson, Delaney Durig, Claire
Ellis, Mattison Felker, Ellie Feuerstein Andrew Gambrell, Nyles Geiger, Rikki, George, Samuel Godfrey, Dylan Harrell, John
Hellams, Davis Hickson, Patterson Howell, Charles Jackson, Kelsey James, Kamryn Jenkins, Jalen Jones, Vishal Kosaraju, Victoria
Ladd, Harrison Lambert, John Lanier, Cameryn Lawhorn, Matthew Leonelli, Anna Litchford, Brandon Maples, Brian Mason, Madeline Mason, Renee Mayo, Aidan McCarty, Haley Neal, Lisa Ortuno, Adrian Parker, Quinton Patten, Emily Peralta, John Reeves,
Caroline Reynolds, Carrigan Richardson, Noah Richardson, Matthew Riley, Reginald Sadler, William Sands, Lauren Schwarz, Nolan Senn, John Sims, Kaylie Smith, Anaiah Thompson, Rhiannon Thompson, Sarah Walker, Emma Whitfield, Jordan Williams, and
Siarah Wilson.
8th grade
All A’s: Kiersten Barnett, Rylie Beasley, Kristin Clemmons, Priya George, Braxton Howell, Spencer Jones, Ishita Kapoor, Joshua
Kerr, Shirin Udwadia, and Justin Williams.
A’s & B’s: Eugene Addison, Taylor Anderson, Kaitlin Baker, Ethan Boyt, Caitlin Brewer, Joseph Brunetto, Chyenne Carr, Matthew
Clary, Nic’kel Council, Haley Daniel, McKenna Davis, Travor Decker, Teagan Dillon, Mackenzie Downs, Brittney Edrington, Johnaida Eliscar, Laurel Evans, Sarah Fleetwood, Nicholas Gabert, Kendall Harp, Kaitlyn Hart, Amber Hazzard, Elizabeth Hunter, Lauren
Huse, Ashlei Jackson, Jonathan Jiang, Joshua Jovi, Anika Kelley, Joss Kim, Ariel Long, McGowan Martin, William Meadows, Isis
Mitchell, Natalie Powell, Mackenzie Robson, Zion Rockhold, Andrew Rosinski, Briana Rovelli, Gabrielle Savoy, Ryan Shaffer, Clayton Sizemore, Christopher Staudt, Courtney Staudt, Winnie Tataw, Tori Trent, Evan Vaughn, Quenton Washington, Cory Yingling,
and Matthew Younginer.
Rising 6th Grade Orientation
BMS Pathways to Success
Thursday, April 24, 6:00, BMS Gym
Blythewood Middle School is having their annual BMS Pathways to Success on Thursday, April
24th, 6:00 pm, beginning in the school gym. The previous orientation in January provided information for those families considering expanded choice. April’s program will be focusing on
making a successful transition for those students and their parents who will be attending
Blythewood Middle this fall.
You will learn about summer opportunities like the BMS JumpStart Camp, receive information
about summer reading activity, 6th grade supply list, and information about enrichment offerings. Additionally, you will find out what Charger Kick-Off is all about and how you can receive
information and keep in touch.
Along with visiting sixth grade classrooms and meeting teachers, you will be able to learn about
the various tools teachers use to communicate and work with students. Our goal is to provide
tools for a smooth transition from elementary school to the middle school.
We are looking forward to meeting and working with you soon.
Stephanie Eastwood, 6th Grade Administrator
Comprehensive Health Information Meeting
All BMS students will have the opportunity to participate in the Comprehensive Health curriculum
immediately following PASS testing this year. Comprehensive Health is a unit that focuses on the
human reproductive system and family life. This instruction will take place during the student’s science classes. Students will receive opt-out forms the last week in April and these forms
should be returned by Tuesday, May 6th. If a student does not return a form, they will participate
in the unit. Students not participating in this health instruction will be working in a separate location on an alternate health assignment. If you would like to preview any of the material used during this unit of study, there will be an opportunity to view materials and ask questions April 29th
at 6:00 PM in the BMS cafeteria. If you are not able to attend this meeting, please contact Greta
Carter at gcarter@richland2.org or Nicole Schuldes at nschuldes@richland2.org to arrange a
time to view the materials.
Attention Parents of Rising Seventh Graders:
Below is a required change to the South Carolina Immunization law for when your child will be entering
the seventh grade:
SC DHEC is providing important information in advance of a future immunization requirement. This requirement begins with the
2014-2015 school year.
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One (1) dose of Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) administered on or after the 7th birthday will be required for
all seventh graders. It is strongly recommended that adolescents who have not yet received a dose of Tdap vaccine be immunized in advance of this requirement.
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Please bring an updated shot record to your school nurse as soon as your child has received the Tdap vaccine. Do not wait
until your child is entering the 7th grade to get the shot.
Mrs. Brown’s 7th Grade Math Class
Seventh grade math students in Mrs. Brown's class have been learning about ratios, proportions,
and scale. Students applied their knowledge of these topics and created scale drawings of their favorite candy bars.
Richland District 2 is hosting a Film Festival event you do not want to miss! This is your opportunity to create a
digital story and let your voice be heard! Enter Richland Two's 1st Annual Film Festival by going to
http://r2filmfestival.blogspot.com/
Band News
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to all members of the BMS Symphonic
Band. Their performance at SCBDA's Concert Festival on Tuesday was a
great success! I am very proud of the students' hard work. The students
received all A's and B's on their report back from the judges. They even
received straight A's in sight-reading!
If you would like to check out our performance videos, I have posted them on our band website:
https://sites.google.com/a/richland2.org/bmschargerband/
BMS will be celebrating our military students during the entire month of April. There
will be a host of activities each week in support of our military students. We are asking
all of our students to wear purple next Friday, April 11th, in support of “Month of the
Military Child”.
BMS Media Center
is Open!
7:00a - 2:30p
Richland Two's 1st Annual Film Festival
Our district is hosting a Film Festival event you do not want to miss! This is your opportunity to create a digital
story and let your voice be heard! Learn more about Richland Two's 1st Annual Film Festival by going to http://
r2filmfestival.blogspot.com. If you are interested in participating, please contact a teacher to be your sponsor.
Congratulations to our Readers!
On Monday, March 31st we recognized students how read from this year's SCJBA list. Students that read 1-2
books from the list received a cool bookmark. Students that read 3 or more books from the list got a chance
to spin our library wheel of fortune to win different prizes!
Check out our library S'More!
We've been busy in the library. Read our BMS Media Center newsletter to read about library events and research projects.
New Athletic Packet
2014—2015 School Year
Parents please click here to find the documentation required in order for your child to participate in middle school and
high school athletics in Richland School District Two.
Please read this information completely, and feel free to contact the athletics department at your child’s school should
you have any questions or concerns.
All forms must be completed prior to participation in any athletics related activity. This includes but is not limited to tryouts, conditioning, weightlifting, practice, matches, meets, events, or games.
Please utilize the enclosed checklist as a guideline to ensure your child’s participation in athletics is not delayed.
Thanks,
Sidney Johnson
Athletic Director
Rising 9th Grade Registration
Richland District 2 high school counselors will be on campus April 7th - 23 to conduct high school
registration. Students will receive their scheduled appointment time in the mail. Below is the
schedule for high schools coming to BMS:
April 7
Westwood High
April 8 & 9
Blythewood High
April 10
Ridge View High
April 11
Richland Northeast
April 23
Spring Valley
*Parents please review the on-line curriculum guide/student handbook with your children on the high school web site in
order to prepare for the conference and class scheduling.
ATTENTION ALL 6TH GRADE PARENTS
Richland School District Two is partnering with DHEC to offer the Tdap vaccine that is required
for 7th grade entry. DHEC will be coming to Blythewood Middle School on Wednesday, April
2nd to vaccinate students who have parental permission. Consent forms for 6 th grade students
who do not have written documentation of the Tdap vaccination on file with our school
nurse went home on Wednesday, March 12th and must be returned no later than Monday,
March 17th. ABSOLUTELY NO permission forms will be accepted after Monday, March
17th. If your child has already had the Tdap vaccine, please bring an updated shot record or proof of the immunization
to the school nurse as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 691-6850, ext. 85410.
Thank you.
Beth Gladden, RN
Richland School District Two does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,
disability, age, or other protected characteristics in its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding the district's nondiscrimination policies should be made to: Chief Human Resources Officer; 6831 Brookfield Road,
Columbia, S.C. 29206. Telephone: 803.787.1910.
BMS Orchestra Practice Party
BMS Orchestra had a blast practicing for their playing test today and rehearsing as a group for the
Spring Concert. The orchestra party happens every morning from 7:00-7:22 am. Students: if you
can, please join us!
2014 Soccer Schedule
Date
Location
April 7
BMS @ELW
April 9
Dent @BMS
April 23
BMS @SPMS
April 24
BMS @LMS
April 28
MRM @BMS
April 30
KMMS @BMS
**Cost is $4.00
Lifeskill of the Month
Perseverance
Our Life-skill of the Month of April is perseverance. Perseverance means to continue in
spite of difficulties, to keep at it. Another
word for perseverance is persistence.
“We conquer - but not in any brilliant fashion. We conquer by continuing.”
- George Matheson
Heartfelt Habits
by Rob Baggett
Change of Address or
Phone Number
Please notify the school if you have
email, phone number or address
changes. For updates please contact
Mrs. Kiesha Hardy at:
khardy@richland2.org.
Magnet & Expanded Choice
Program
The 2014-15 application period is CLOSED
Remember you must log back into your account between Monday, March 24, 2014 9:00:00 AM and Friday,
March 28, 2014 5:00:00 PM to check the status of your
application and accept or decline any programs you
were accepted into. You will not be considered as
attending the program without your acceptance.
For more information please click on the link below:
ACCEPT OR DECLINE OFFERS
MARCH 24-28, 2014
A few years ago, I had a horse named Lady who
didn’t always live up to her name. I was surprised
when Lady totally freaked out the first time I
moved my horses to a different pasture. Apparently, she couldn’t stand being separated from her
pasture mates for even a moment. This same scene played out several times over the next few
months. I tried everything I knew, but still Lady
was often disrespectful and rebellious.
Then, I remembered something that had been
quite effective with another filly, our teen-aged
daughter. During her sophomore year of high
school, she too became “herd-bound” and we had
to take action to help her.
Our age knows nothing but reaction, and leaps
from one extreme to another. -Reinhold Niebuhr
For more, go to:
robbaggett.blogspot.com