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BCMS Friday News 1.2.26

Posted Date: 01/02/26 (02:26 PM)
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BCMS Friday News

1/2/26

BCMS Family Update

Dear BCMS Families,

I hope you and your family had a restful break and enjoyed meaningful time together with family and friends.

January is often a time for resets, resolutions, and goal setting. At BCMS, we will be using this time to reset expectations with students through grade-level assemblies on Monday. During these assemblies, we will revisit our schoolwide philosophy of Falcon PRIDE and reinforce the importance of students taking ownership of their behavior and choices throughout the school day. This includes expectations for respectful conduct on the bus, appropriate behavior in the cafeteria, following directions and maintaining focus in class, especially when a substitute teacher is present, and contributing positively to our school community. Families can support this work at home by talking with students about starting 2026 strong, making responsible choices, and understanding how their actions impact others.

This week brings no special schedules, and we are looking forward to settling back into strong routines as we head into the second half of the second marking period. These consistent routines are an important foundation for student success, both academically and socially.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support at home and for partnering with us as students work toward their goals. We are excited to begin the new year together.

Warmly,
Dr. Stanton, Principal

Important Dates & Calendar of Activities

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Important Dates

JANUARY
2 - School Closed - Staff Professional Development
5 - Return to school, student assemblies
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 1/5

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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.
D&D Club - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Dance Team Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Drama Club (Shrek Jr.) Rehearsal All Cast - 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 1/6
Chord on Blues - 7:00 A.M.
Jazz Band - 7:00 A.M.
Yearbook Club - 7:00 A.M.
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Boys Basketball Home Game - 4:00 P.M.
Cheer Home Game - 4:00 P.M.
Dance Team Home Game - 4:00 P.M.
Girls Basketball Away Game @ Warren - 4:00 P.M.
Wrestling Home Match- 4:00 P.M.

Wednesday 1/7
Falcon Gazette - 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.
D&D Club - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M
Dance Team Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Drama Club (Shrek Jr.) Stage Crew - 3:10 P.M. - 4:35 P.M.
Girls Basketball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Odyssey of the Mind - 3:10 P.M. - 4:40 P.M.
Wrestling Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Yearbook Club - 3:15 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Thursday 1/8
Jazz Band - 7:00 A.M.
Peer Leaders - 7:15 A.M.
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Boys Basketball Away Game @ Bridgewater - 4:00 P.M.
Cheer Home Game - 4:00 P.M.
Dance Team Home Game - 4:00 P.M.
Drama Club (Shrek Jr.) Rehearsal - 3:10 P.M. - 4:35 P.M.
Girls Basketball Home Game - 4:00 P.M.
Odyssey of the Mind - 3:10 P.M. - 4:40 P.M.
Wrestling Home Match- 4:00 P.M

Friday 1/9
Morning Management Club - 7:00 A.M.
MathCounts - 7:05 A.M.
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Boys Basketball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Cheer - No Practice
Dance Team - No Practice
Girls Basketball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Wrestling Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

BCMS Student Activities

BCMS Door Decorating Contest

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Winter Wonderland Door Decorating Contest! All of the doors looked amazing and filled the hallways with holiday cheer. A special thank you to Ms. Holt and Mrs. Martoccia, our Student Council Advisors, for coordinating this super fun and festive activity for everyone! Check out some of our student designed and decorated creations below!

Congratulations to our winning classrooms:

1st place: Ms. Monetti
2nd place: Ms. Villanova
3rd place: Ms. Yakencheck

Students' choice awards
  - Most winter spirit: Ms. Glick
  - Most original: Mr. Mehnert
A group of diverse students stand together in a school hallway, some wearing festive holiday attire.
A group of smiling students in pajamas and festive sweaters pose for a photo in a school hallway decorated for the holidays.
A group of smiling students peek out from behind a large, red Starbucks-themed door decoration with snowflakes.
A festive classroom door decorated with a winter theme, featuring a fireplace, elves, and holiday messages.
A classroom door decorated with a winter theme, featuring paper penguins ice skating and snowflakes.
A classroom door decorated for the holidays with a gingerbread house, candy canes, and festive lights.
A classroom door decorated with a winter theme, featuring paper snowflakes, penguins, polar bears, and an igloo.
A classroom door is decorated with a winter theme, featuring snowflakes, a snow globe scene with a dragon, and the text 'Our Class is SNOW COOL'.
A classroom door decorated with a winter theme, featuring a penguin and snowflakes, with the text 'Let it Snow'.
A decorated door features a gingerbread house design with candy canes, gingerbread people, and cotton ball snow.
A classroom door decorated with a 'Gingerbread Peak' theme, featuring gingerbread people on candy canes and gondolas.
A decorated door with the words "TAKE A SELFIE" and festive winter-themed cutouts.
A door decorated with brown paper to resemble logs, featuring festive holiday cutouts like a snowman, candy cane, and Christmas tree.
A classroom door decorated with a snowman, a penguin, and paper snowflakes.
A decorated door depicts a winter scene with snowflakes, trees, and people skiing.
A door decorated with a winter scene, featuring mountains, trees, and children playing in the snow, with "happy holidays" written at the top.
A classroom door decorated with a large red bow and colorful paper gift boxes, some with photos.
A classroom door decorated with a winter theme, featuring a snowman, snowflakes, and winter hats.

News & Announcements

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 
 

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.
 
Text lists the values of Falcon PRIDE: Preparedness, Responsibility, Integrity, Diligence, and Respect.