Dear BCMS Families,

Thank you to all of the parents and guardians who joined us for conferences this week. We truly value the partnership between home and school and appreciate the time you took to meet with teachers to support your child’s growth and success.

Friday, November 14th marks the end of the first marking period. As we begin the second marking period on Monday, November 17th, we will be focusing on helping students take greater ownership of their materials and reducing classroom distractions.

We understand that some flexibility will be needed as we transition to these updated expectations. To support this shift, we will be refining our drop-off procedures as follows:

We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain focused learning environments and encourage students to take responsibility for being prepared each day.

Dr. Stanton, Principal

Student Council General Meeting - 7:10 A.M.

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Drama Club (Talent Show Rehearsal) - 3:10 P.M. - 4:35 P.M.

MathCounts - 3:10 P.M. - 4:35 P.M.

Chord on Blues - 7:00 A.M.

Yearbook Club - 7:00 A.M.

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Chamber Orchestra - 7:00 A.M.

Falcon Gazette - 7:00 A.M.

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Drama Club (Talent Show Rehearsal) - 3:10 P.M. - 4:35 P.M.

Girls Basketball Tryouts - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Odyssey of the Mind - 3:10 P.M. - 4:40 P.M.

Wrestling Tryouts - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Yearbook Club - 3:15 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Peer Leaders - 7:15 A.M.

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Drama Club (Stage Crew Meeting) - 3:10 P.M. - 4:35 P.M.

Girls Basketball Tryouts - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Odyssey of the Mind - 3:10 P.M. - 4:40 P.M.

Wrestling Tryouts - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Friday Morning Management Club - 7:00 A.M.

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Any student that was absent on picture day or newly enrolled after picture day will use the pre-pay code provided to place their order. The code provided will ONLY be for absentees or new enrollments. This allows you to take advantage of the same packages we provided for the original day.

 

At this time, parents will only be able to view their child's original day image online. Once re-take day has been processed and the original image has been replaced with the re-take, parents may go online and place an order using the personal web passcode provided on the Last Chance to Order card. The Last Chance cards are sent to the school with the picture packages.

                  

Students MUST bring in their complete original package and provide it to our photographer on retake day. We kindly ask parents to write any concerns on the FRONT of the envelope. After picture day, parents will receive a new full replacement package with their child's new image at no additional cost to them.

The Student Council is excited to host the Fall Dance on Friday, 11/21! We are looking for chaperones willing to help different stations (i.e. games, raffle baskets, bathroom, etc.) during the dance. The dance will run from 6:30-8:30pm, and we are kindly asking chaperones to arrive at BCMS by 6:15pm for setup and instruction. More details will be shared as the date gets closer, but please use the form below to share your interest and availability with us. Thank you in advance for your support!

*******Chaperone Sign Up Link*********

-Samantha Holt & Jacqueline Martoccia, Student Council Advisors 

The Fiber Arts Club is bringing back all of those yarn and thread crafts of crochet, knitting, cross stitch, embroidery and more.  If you are new to fiber arts or an experienced stitcher, join the Fiber Arts Club to share and learn your craft. 

We will be meeting on Wednesdays,

11/12, 11/19,

12/3, 12/10, 12/17,

1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4

Permission slips are available in the cafeteria or contact Ms. Peterson.

Games Squad is a great club for any student in grade 6-8 interested in starting off their morning with a little fun! Students are encouraged to bring their favorite board games or card games to each session.

During the one hour sessions, students will teach each other how to play new games, engage in friendly competitions, and meet new friends. If your child is interested in joining, please fill out this permission slip. 

Here is the link to the permission form.

Girls Basketball: November 12 and 13

Boys Basketball: November 17 and 19

Cheer: November November 17 and 19

Wrestling: November 12 and 13

THERE WILL BE NO DANCE TEAM THIS YEAR

Please check your Genesis Parent Portal to ensure that your student has all the sports physical requirements fulfilled before tryouts begin.

Each year, the New Jersey Department of Education honors outstanding educators through the Governor’s Educator of the Year Program. This prestigious recognition celebrates the dedication, innovation, and impact of the teachers and educational specialists who make a difference in the lives of our students every day.

We are proud to have so many incredible staff members who go above and beyond for our students—providing engaging instruction, creating supportive classroom environments, and nurturing social, emotional, and academic growth. Now is our opportunity to shine a light on their hard work and commitment!

We invite parents, guardians, students, and staff to participate by submitting a nomination for a deserving teacher or educational services professional. Your nominations help us recognize those who embody the spirit of our school community and who inspire excellence both inside and outside the classroom.

Taking a few minutes to complete the nomination form is a meaningful way to say thank you and to ensure our school’s exceptional educators receive the recognition they deserve.

Click the Link to nominate a staff member

Where: The Branchburg Central Middle School Glass Lab 

When: November 17th-21st.

Who: All students will visit the book fair during their library class. During this time, they will be able to purchase books. 

For More Info: Visit the Book Fair home page at:

Please find the flyer's attached for the SALA/SMSA student and parent presentations. Each flyer has a QR code and google form for RSVP.

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.

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

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.

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.

Please click here to check out the Branchburg Community Bulletin Board on our district webpage.