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BCMS Friday News 11.21.25

Posted Date: 11/21/25 (5:06 PM)
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BCMS Friday News

11/21/25

BCMS Family Update

Dear BCMS Families,

Report cards for the first marking period are now available in Genesis. Please take some time to log in and review your child’s progress and the evidence of their hard work so far this year. If you have any questions, our teachers are always happy to partner with you.

Fall Harvest Dance – Tonight!
We are excited to welcome students to our Fall Harvest Dance this evening. Thank you to our Student Council and advisors, Mrs. Martoccia and Mrs. Holt, for organizing this fun event!
  • Tickets are required and can be purchased at the door for $15.
  • The dance runs from 6:30–8:30 PM.
  • Pick-up is at the cafeteria doors. For safety reasons, students may not walk to other locations for pickup.

Looking Ahead to Next Week
Although it is a short week, we have several special events planned:
  • Monday: Somerville High School’s band and choir will visit BCMS for a musical performance.
  • Wednesday: Somerset County Vo-Tech will present high school program options to our 8th graders.

Thank you to all the 8th-grade parents who attended the SALA/SMSA High School Options Presentation on Tuesday evening. As a reminder, applications for these programs are now open.

Wishing all our families a wonderful weekend ahead!


Dr. Stanton, Principal

Important Dates & Calendar of Activities

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Important Dates

NOVEMBER
21 - Scholastic Book Fair, Student Council Fall Dance 6:30 P.M.
26 - Single Session Day, SC VoTech High School Career Day
27 - School Closed - Thanksgiving Break
28 - School Closed - Thanksgiving Break

DECEMBER
2 - MP1 Incomplete Work Due
3 - VoTech Parent Presentation - 6:30 P.M.
4 - BCMS Talent Show, District Homework-Free Night
9 - Winter Band Concert
10 - Panera Dine to Donate Fundraiser for Music Dept.
16 - Winter Choir Concert
17 - Winter Strings Concert
23 - Single Session Day
24 - School Closed -Winter Break
25 - School Closed -Winter Break
26 - School Closed -Winter Break
27 - School Closed -Winter Break
28 - School Closed -Winter Break
29 - School Closed -Winter Break
30 - School Closed -Winter Break
31 - School Closed -Winter Break
 

Student Athletics/Clubs Calendar

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

Monday 11/24
Student Council Administrative Council Members Only - 7:10 A.M.
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7th Grade Afterschool Band - 3:15 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Boys Basketball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Cheer Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Dance Team Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Drama Club (Talent Show) Rehearsal - 3:10 P.M. - 4:35 P.M.
Girls Basketball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
MathCounts - 3:10 P.M. - 4:35 P.M.
Wrestling Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Tuesday 11/25
Chord on Blues - 7:00 A.M.
Yearbook Club - 7:00 A.M.
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Boys Basketball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Cheer Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Dance Team Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Girls Basketball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Wednesday 11/26
Falcon Gazette - 7:00 A.M.
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Thursday 11/27
SCHOOL CLOSED - THANKSGIVING BREAK

Friday 11/28
SCHOOL CLOSED - THANKSGIVING BREAK

Staff Recognition

NJ Governor's Educator of the Year

Congratulations to this year's BCMS Teacher & Educational Service Professional of the Year, Ms. Sonia Pereira, 8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher and Mr. Keith LaBadie, Guidance Counselor.
Four people stand together, smiling, in a school library setting.
 
Congratulations to Mrs. Martoccia , the winner of the BCMS employee spolight for November!
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News & Announcements

Student Council Fall Dance 11/21/25

The BCMS Student Council is hosting the first dance of the school year on Friday, November 21!! The dance will be held in the BCMS Cafeteria from 6:30-8:30 and there will be lots of fun, games, raffles, and food!

Students who will be attending the dance should plan to bring cash, as there will be snacks and raffle tickets available for purchase. Please reach out to Ms. Holt or Mrs. Martoccia with any questions.
 

8th Grade Art Club

Attention all eighth grade students. Art Club with Miss Russo is here. Pick up a permission form from Miss Russo or in the cafeteria. See Miss Russo with any questions. 
 

SC VoTech High School Career Day

Poster for Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School Career Day, featuring diverse career figures.
 

SC VoTech Parent Night

Poster for Somerset County Vocational and Technical Parent Night, featuring images of students in various programs.
 

Thankful Threads Clothing Drive

A poster encourages donations of gently used winter clothing items.
 

District Homework Free Night 12/4/25

A colorful flyer announces a Districtwide Homework Free Night.
A colorful flyer in Spanish promotes a free 'Tarea Noche' event.
 

BCMS Talent Show

Poster for 'The Mystery at Stanton Manor' by BCMS Drama Club, with a question mark.

Fall Talent Showcase Ticket Sales

Tickets are $5.00 per person
Use the link above to purchase tickets
A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door

  • Tickets are nonrefundable. All proceeds to support the future BCMS Drama Club Productions.
  • Online ticket sales will end one hour before showtime. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Ticket sales at the door will be by check or cash only. Checks are to be made out to BCMS, memo: Drama Club.
  • Doors will open 30 minutes before the performance.
  • Seating is on a first-come basis at each performance. 
  • Reserve seating is for handicapped attendees only. Don't hesitate to get in touch with Ms.Mileto if your guests require handicapped seating (kmileto@branchburg.k12.nj.us).
  • If you are a volunteer collecting or selling tickets at the door, you will receive free admittance to the show you are working (you will miss the first 15 minutes of the show you are working on). Thank you for your above-and-beyond support.
 

Games Squad - Morning Club

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.
 

Yearbook Club

Snap It. Share It. See It in the Yearbook!
Yearbook Photographers can't be everywhere, so we want your best photos from school events, games, and fun moments. 

Send in your own photos to Yearbook Snap! → Staff, Parents, and Students!
 
Visit Yearbook Snap and enter the access code “Branchburg25”. 
Alternatively, you can download the mobile app from the App Store or Google Play. 
It's easy; submit your photos today!

*Please Note - Submitted photos are not guaranteed a spot in the yearbook.
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The 2025-2026 Yearbooks are officially on sale!
 
Celebrate the highlights, achievements, and fun moments of our students by ordering your yearbook today. Don't miss out on this keepsake that your child will cherish for years to come.
 
Yearbooks will be sold online only for $36.00, before personalization and add-ons.  This is an early bird special! The deadline for ordering at this price is January 27, 2026.
 
 

Somerville High School Music Booster Association Fundraiser

The SHSMBA will be holding a fundraiser at Applebee's in Bridgewater on 12/7/25 for their Spring music trip. Please click the flyer linked below to purchase tickets online. You can just put N/A in the "student name" line when you purchase tickets. All of the funds raised will go to help support the music program at Somerville High School. Thank you!
Applebee's flyer for a Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast to support Somerville High School Music Boosters.
 

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 backpack, are arranged on a blue surface.
 

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.


STORE UPDATE: The store will be taking a Holiday Break after Thanksgiving to allow for orders to be delivered before the holidays! Make sure to place your orders by December 1st for delivery in time for the Holidays! AND be on the lookout in January for our new designs!
 

Reminders/Quick Links

Branchburg Community Bulletin Board

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