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BCMS Friday News 12.19.25

Posted Date: 12/19/25 (03:00 PM)
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BCMS Friday News

12/19/25

BCMS Family Update

Dear BCMS Families,
Thank you to all of our families for helping make Spirit Week such a fun and memorable experience at BCMS. We saw some truly creative expressions of school spirit throughout the week. Between holiday wear, pajamas, and ugly sweaters, our students and staff were definitely dressed to impress!
Our “Anything But a Backpack” Day was also a huge success. Students came up with some incredibly creative ways to carry their belongings, including Home Depot buckets, laundry baskets, transformed Costco packages, and even pillowcases. It was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm, creativity, and school spirit on display.

Our Student Council and Team Leaders have also been busy planning a Winter Celebration Day for our half day on Tuesday. Students are encouraged to bring a snack that day, or they may purchase one from Student Council. Students will attend their normally scheduled Encore and PE classes, and will also have opportunities to participate in other activities throughout the day, including a Door Decorating Contest. We hope this celebration provides a fun opportunity to build community and school spirit as we head into break.

As a final reminder, if you are planning to begin vacation next week and know that your child will not be in attendance, please reach out to us as soon as possible so we can ensure accurate attendance for all students.

Thank you again for your continued partnership and support. Have a wonderful weekend!

Warmly,
Beth Stanton
Dr. Stanton, Principal

Important Dates & Calendar of Activities

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Important Dates

DECEMBER
23 - Single Session Day
24 - 31 - Winter Break - School Closed

JANUARY
1 - School Closed - Winter Break
2 - School Closed - Staff Professional Development
7 - Student Council - NJASC Winter Conference Field Trip
13 - Chipotle Dine to Donate Fundraiser for BCMS Music Dept.
14 - VoTech Student Testing
15 - Winter MAP Testing
16 - Winter MAP Testing
19 - School Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
22 - Philadelphia Orchestra Field Trip
30 - Last Day of MP2
 

Student Athletics/Clubs Calendar

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

Monday 12/22

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Boys Basketball Away Game @ Readington - 4:00 P.M.
Cheer Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
D&D Club - 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.
MathCounts - 3:10 P.M. - 4:35 P.M.
Wrestling Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Tuesday 12/23
Jazz Band - 7:00 A.M.
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Single Session

Wednesday 12/24
School Closed - Winter Break

Thursday 12/25
School Closed - Winter Break

Friday 12/26
School Closed - Winter Break

BCMS Student Activities

BCMS Choir Concert - 12/16

Congratulations to all the student vocalists who performed on the BCMS Choir Concert on 12/16. Special thanks to Ms. DeVita for all her hard work and dedication.
A diverse group of students stand on risers in a gymnasium, dressed in formal attire for a performance.
A diverse group of children and adults stand on risers in a gymnasium, dressed in formal attire for a performance.
 

BCMS Strings Concert - 12/17

A wonderful performance by all of our strings students at their concert on 12/17. Thank you to Mrs. Santangelo for all of her dedication and hard work with our student musicians.
Strings concert
 

Elf Traps

Students in Formus’s and Wronski’s Executive Functioning/Study Skills classes applied their planning, brainstorming, and time management skills to design and create elf traps!
Students work on a craft project at desks, with a cardboard house, glue, and colorful decorations.
Students work together on a project, handling a cardboard box and craft supplies.

News & Announcements

Student Council Snack Sale - 12/23

On 12/23, Student Council will be running a Snack Sale during each grade's Resource period. Each snack will cost $1.

The snack options include:
  • Water Bottles
  • Capri Sun
  • Single-Serve Popcorn
  • Welch's Fruit Snacks
  • Single-Serve Goldfish

If you are not interested in purchasing a snack, please bring your own! There will still be snack time allotted for all students during Resource, regardless of purchase or not. Thank you!
 

Last Chance to Claim Lost & Found Items

Please remind your child to check the lost and found tables next week. The three tables are located inside the main entrance. Items that are not claimed before winter break will be donated.
Lost and found table 1
Lost and found table 2
Lost and found table 3
 

Yearbook

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.
 

***ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PARENTS, BABY PHOTOS WANTED***

Oh Baby! – Attention all 8th Graders!
 
We are collecting baby pictures for 8th Grade Students ONLY!
 
Please upload your child’s baby picture to Yearbook Snap, following the directions above. 
Make sure the name of the file is your child’s full name, OR write your child’s name in the “Add a Note” section of Yearbook Snap after uploading the picture. In Yearbook Snap, there is a specific “Baby Pictures” folder for you to add to.  The deadline for uploading your baby picture is February 6, 2026.

Any questions? Contact Mrs. Borkowski aborkowski@branchburg.k12.nj.us 
 

Somerville High School December Choir Events

A festive event schedule for December, featuring a list of events with dates and times.
 

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
 

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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