| *Any student who is staying for tutoring on Thursdays must have a signed parent permission note for each session. Following are the stops and times for the activity bus: Amherst & Piney Grove Church Rd. - 4:50, Bearden High School - 5:10, Deane Hill Recreation Center - 5:15, Rocky Hill Elementary School - 5:20, Weigels at Lonas Rd. - 5:30, West High School - 5:50. |
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The front and back doors of the school will remain locked until 7:15 each morning
when there is supervision for the students. This will be in effect regardless of the weather.
Friday, November 20, 2009
- Broadway is coming to Bearden! Ms. Attaway will be holding tryouts for 7th & 8th grade students. Please see Ms. Attaway for audition information. Tryouts for the leads will be December 1, 2, & 3. Interested students must turn in their green forms and sign up for a tryout day. Ms. Attaway is also looking for a few good men, particularly an Elvis Presley impersonator!
- Happy Birthday! Richard M.
- Happy Birthday this weekend! Alexis C., Ashley M., Lillie K., Edward B., Shaina H., Mary P., Stedman L., & Calvin R.
Thursday, November 18, 2009
- There will be 6th grade recreational baseball team tryouts on Tuesday, 11/24/09, at 3:30 at BMS Field #1. For more information, call 300-7406, or go to www. coachvictor.com
- YOKE is taking a break until 2010. There will be an announcement when YOKE starts back in January.
- Happy Birthday! Jameel L. & Harmony C.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
- It is not too late to turn in H1N1 flu mist permission forms. The date the mist will be administered is still to be determined.
- FCA meets every Thursday morning in the auditorium. Students are invited to come out and meet new friends, play fun games, and hear an exciting message. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Zorio.
- Tickets for the Fashion Show are on sale every day from 8 - 8:30 in front of the office. Tickets are $2 for students and $5 for adults for the night shows. The Fashion Show will be held on November 24th at 6 pm & 8 pm.
- Happy Birthday! Miranda S. & Anne B.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
- Congratulations to the Bearden Bruins on the big 53-25 victory over county rival, Northwest. The Bruins raced out to a terrific start, shooting 80% from the field in the first quarter, making several terrific assists, and causing multiple Northwest turnovers. Thanks to all who came out last night and supported the team! The next league game is next Monday at Karns.
- The Lady Bruins opened league play last night against a big, strong Northwest team, hanging very tough but losing in overtime 33-30. Thanks to all the students cheering us on the whole game.
- 2009 Parent Conference
Setting the Stage for Family Success
We are excited to announce the 2009 Annual Parent Conference will be held on Thursday, November 19. 2009! First presented in 2006, the Parent Conference has grown each year. This is the second year of collaboration between Knox County Schools Title I District Advisory Council and Project GRAD Knoxville Parent Board of Trustees to offer a learning experience to empower and equip parents. The major goal of the conference is to enhance parent awareness about how to be an effective school-home partner in strengthening student academic success.
Who should attend?
Every parent/guardian in Title I and Project GRAD supported schools who has an interest in investing in opportunities to help their child to achieve success in school.
Why should parents/guardians attend this conference?
Conference attendees will be provided:
· Relevant and practical information on supporting children’s learning environments
· Skills to assist in building students’ academic skills
· Opportunities for networking with other parents and expert educators
For more information please call Cornelia Reece @ 525-4030 or email, creece@projectgradknoxville.org - During the month of December, the Bijou Gallery will feature works of art by students from the middle and high school Art programs.
- Each year, 20 or more BMS families receive a basket filled with food items and a grocery store gift card to purchase a turkey, ham, or other perishable items. Please support the National Junior Honor Society’s Thanksgiving food drive and turkey drive. Students can bring in nonperishable food items from Monday, November 9 through Thursday, November 19. In addition to the canned food drive, each homeroom teacher has a “turkey” to collect money to purchase gift cards for the baskets. The homerooms from each grade level that collect the most food items and the most money during the week will receive a treat.
- Happy Birthday! Lucie O., Kayla S., & Aniket N.
Monday, November 16, 2009
- There will be a yearbook meeting Wednesday, November 18th from 3:45 - 5 PM in the computer lab.
