1. Welcome to BMS Back To School Night
September 15th 2016

2. BMS PTSA September General Meeting
Please welcome our BMS PTSA President, Mrs. Erin Grater! We encourage you to join our PTSA and join our monthly meetings. Information can be found on our school website. On behalf of staff and administrators, I would like to extend a thank you for the PTSA’s continuous support.

3. BMS Administrative Team
Dr. Natalie Betz, Principal Brooklawn Middle School
Mr. Christian Keegan, Assistant Principal
Mr. Michael Nicosia, Dean of Students

4. BMS SRO and Security
Detective Patrick McCarthy- School Resource Officer (SRO) Ext. 2127
Detective Joe Selitto, BMS Security Ext. 2137

5. BMS Guidance Team
Mrs. Lauren Penna, Coordinator of Guidance and Seventh Grade Counselor
Mrs. Karen Mikorski, Sixth Grade Counselor
Mr. Edward Young, Eighth Grade Counselor
Ms. Karen Lane, Student Assistance Counselor and ABS/HIB Specialist

6. BMS Athletics Our BMS Season has started…
Please check our website for updates for changes or cancellations by clicking on the tab Athletics
Athletic Coordinator is Ms. Carol Rushing-ext. 2136

7. BMS Reminders Sign-up for School Messenger on the District Webpage
Genesis Parent Portal – Updates on Grades and Student Progress
Communication is Vital – District , Teacher Extensions on School Webpage
Grade Level Teams for Parent Conferences during the year
Forgot Lunch…drop off in the main hallway…

8. BMS Updates…Revised Bell Schedule
See Building Website
Regular Day- 8:00-2:46
Early Dismissal- 8:00-12:46
90 Minute Delay- 9:30-2:46
Delayed Opening: No Breakfast is served; Lunch is served
Emergency Early Dismissal Day: Breakfast/Lunch is Served
Scheduled Half Day, Early Dismissal-No Breakfast/Lunch served

9. BMS Academics Grading for the Electives at the Middle School Level:
Pass
(P-ES)
Exceeds Standards
(Letter Grade Equivalent, A: )
Learner demonstrates a full/in-depth understanding of the concepts/skills and can consistently apply them in a variety of ways, including explaining to others. Work could serve as a model/example for others.
(P-MS)
Meets Standards
(Letter Grade Equivalents, B, C, D: )
Learner demonstrates an understanding of some of the concepts/skills, and can usually apply them.
Fail
Not Meeting Standards
(Letter Grade Equivalent, F)
Learner demonstrates little or no understanding of the concepts/skills and can minimally apply them.

10. BMS Academics Marking Periods-2016-2017
Marking Period 1 November 15th
Marking Period 2 January 30th
Marking Period 3 April 5th
Marking Period 4 June 16th
*Pending no long periods of inclement weather

11. Teaching to the Teenage Brain
Adolescent brains go through a surprising growth spurt around ages
Still-maturing teen brains are highly flexible, adapting and learning from experience and integrating problem solving skills- “adaptive adolescence” and truly formative years
Adolescents need to feel sense of accomplishing challenging tasks –rubrics, goals, portfolios, research, debate, and gain status in classrooms
From: Varlas, L. “Teaching to the Teenage Brain”. Vol. 56: No. 9, Sept. 2014

12. BMS Coordinator of Student Activities and Advisor of Student Council
Mr. Lou Miller  Also Grade Seven Math Teacher at BMS
Updates on BMS “Student Body Great Things Happening at BMS”
Remind
@BrooklawnSA

13. BMS Coordinator of Student Activities and Advisor of Student Council

14. BMS Media

15. While Visiting Us This Evening… Mr. Keegan
Please read teacher comment bubbles posted throughout our school- “Why I Teach…”
Be sure to stop in to our media center to discuss the most influential teacher in your life.- Mr. Keegan

16. Thank You For Joining Us This Evening
Parents before you leave…
Please join us and follow us on
Peer Leaders are here to guide you-thank you peer leaders for your assistance, in advance.
Parents, you are dismissed to class! Go Knights!