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BCMS Friday News 10.10.25

Posted Date: 10/10/25 (3:00 PM)
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BCMS Friday News

10/10/25

BCMS Friday Family Update

Dear BCMS Families,

We had a wonderful week celebrating the Week of Respect! Our students and staff showed tremendous school spirit and kindness as we focused on what it means to create a community built on empathy, inclusion, and respect for one another. We’re excited to wrap up our celebration on Monday with a BMX assembly, generously funded by the Branchburg Education Foundation (BEF). This high-energy event will reinforce the anti-bullying and positive decision-making messages that have been at the heart of our Week of Respect activities.

Planning Ahead: BCMS Schedule Revision
Looking to the future, we are beginning the process of revising the BCMS master schedule for the 2026-2027 school year. Our goal is to ensure that the schedule best supports student learning, engagement, and balance throughout the day. As part of this work, we’re gathering feedback from parents, students, and staff to better understand your priorities and preferences.

Please take a few moments to complete our [BCMS Schedule Feedback Survey] to share your thoughts. Your input is an important part of this process!

Falcon Foundations: Building Independence
This week’s Falcon Foundations lesson encouraged students to take ownership over their materials and prepare for the day using a packing checklist. This small but meaningful habit helps students build independence and responsibility—key skills for success in middle school and beyond. You can view the [Packing Checklist Slideshow] to see what your child worked on and how you can reinforce these skills at home.

As part of our continued effort to help students grow more independent, we will begin limiting item drop-offs to the main office to before 9:30 a.m., starting November 1st. Throughout the day, students retrieving forgotten items can cause interruptions to classroom learning, and we appreciate your support in helping us minimize disruptions and foster self-reliance.

Thank you for all that you do to support your children and our BCMS community. Together, we’re helping our Falcons learn, grow, and soar!

Warmly,

Beth Stanton
Principal, Branchburg Central Middle School

Important Dates & Calendar of Activities

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Important Dates

OCTOBER
28 - NJSLA Adaptive Pilot Testing
29 - NJSLA Adaptive Pilot Testing

NOVEMBER
3 - Single Session Day - Conferences
4 - Single Session Day- Conferences
5 - School Closed - Evening Conferences
6 - School Closed - NJEA Convention
7 - School Closed - NJEA Convention
14 - Picture Retakes
17 - Scholastic Book Fair
18 - Scholastic Book Fair
19 - Scholastic Book Fair
20 - Scholastic Book Fair
21 - Scholastic Book Fair, Student Council Fall Dance 6:30 P.M.
26 - Single Session Day
27 - School Closed - Thanksgiving Break
28 - School Closed - Thanksgiving Break
 

Student Athletics/Clubs Calendar

**Late Bus leaves at 4:45 P.M. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. **

Monday 10/13
Student Council General Meeting (Including 6th Grade) - 7:10 A.M.
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Boys Soccer - Practice 3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.
Cross Country - Home Meet - 4:00 P.M.
Girls Soccer - Practice 3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.

Tuesday 10/14
Chord on Blues - 7:00 A.M.
Yearbook Club - 7:00 A.M.
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Boys Soccer - Home Game 4:00 P.M.
Cross Country - No Practice
Girls Soccer - No Practice

Wednesday 10/15
Chamber Orchestra - 7:00 A.M.
Falcon Gazette - 7:00 A.M.
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Boys Soccer - Practice 3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.
Cross Country - Home Game
Girls Soccer - Practice 3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.
Odyssey of the Mind - 3:10 P.M.-4:40 P.M.
Yearbook Club - 3:15 P.M.-4:30 P.M.

Thursday 10/16

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Boys Soccer - Practice 3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.
Cross Country - Practice 3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.
Girls Soccer - Practice 3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.
Odyssey of the Mind - 3:10 P.M.-4:40 P.M.

Friday 10/17

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Boys Soccer - No Practice
Cross Country - Away Meet at Clinton - 4:00 P.M.
Girls Soccer - No Practice

News & Announcements

Chef Day at BCMS 10/14

Maschio's is pleased to announce a Chef Day at BCMS on October 14. Chef Mike Jasinski will be onsite to prepare Jersey Fresh pasta and meatballs w/ a choice of homemade sauces and accompaniments. Please stop by during lunch for a Jersey Fresh homemade meal. Thank you!
A promotional poster for a Chef Day Italian Pasta Bar at Branchburg Central Middle School.
 
The MATHCOUNTS logo in dark blue on a white background.

MathCounts Club

Do you love math? Do you want to improve your math and thinking skills? Do you want to become a better problem solver? Solving things you have never seen before? Do you get a thrill out of solving problems?

If so, grab a friend, this is the club for you. Come join the MathCounts club and team.  

Last year we did better than the year before and are looking forward to doing even better this year. Won’t you join us?

We will be competing for ourselves and for BCMS starting regionally and hopefully moving onward and upward. In the process we will be honing our thinking and problem solving skills and of course having FUN with Math.

Fliers and permission slips are available in the cafeteria. Or contact Ms. Peterson at cpeterson@branchburg.k12.nj.us

Meetings start Monday, October 20th, 3:10 p.m.  Meetings end at 4:35 for bus or parent pick-up.

Registration/permission slip is due Friday, October 17th

Plus, we have rolling admissions, if your friend is enjoying MathCounts you can sign-up too.

 

Penny Wars

A poster announces a Penny War fundraiser from October 6-24 to benefit Sandy Hook Promise.
A leaderboard for the Penny Wars competition in October 2025, showing grade-level totals.
 

PTO Spirit Wear Store

The BCMS PTO spirit wear store is now open year-round! Orders will be delivered to your child's homeroom teacher on a bi-monthly basis.

 
Orange 'S' logo with white and black accents, and the text 'The Ville'.

Message from Somerville High School

Dear Parents,

We hope this message finds you well. As we continue to support our middle school students attending Pioneer football games, we’d like to remind everyone of an important guideline regarding student behavior during these events.

Middle school students are not permitted to be on turf field #3 on the visitor's side during football games. This rule is in place to ensure safety, maintain the integrity of the event, and avoid any disruptions to the game or our staff. 

Please help us by reinforcing this policy with your child, and thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment for all attendees.

Should you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out.

Thank you for your understanding!
 

Attention 8th Grade Parents - Info. Regarding Transition to High School

The 8th grade Back to School presentation is linked here. Please review it for important information regarding the transition to High School for your 8th grader.
 

Free/Reduced Lunch Application

A friendly reminder, the free/reduced lunch application must be re-submitted each year and does not automatically renew. A copy of the application can be found on our district website at : https://www.branchburg.k12.nj.us/student-lunch-forms
 

Lost and Found

Please remind your child to check the lost and found table located in the rear of the cafeteria for any lost items. Items that are not claimed in a timely manner will be donated.
A collection of clothing items, including hoodies, jackets, and a lunch bag, are arranged on a table.
 

Reminders/Quick Links

Branchburg Community Bulletin Board

Please click here to check out the Branchburg Community Bulletin Board on our district webpage.
 
Text lists the values of Falcon PRIDE: Preparedness, Responsibility, Integrity, Diligence, and Respect.