Parents of BMS and KMS current 6th and 7th grade students - We would like to share with you a change of date for the parent meeting that was originally scheduled for February 14 in the Kesling Middle School auditoruim, to discuss the Program of Studies for the new La Porte Middle School.  The meeting is now scheduled for February 21 at 6:30pm in the Kesling Middle School auditorium.  We are excited to share all the new course offerings that your students will be able to choose for next fall and to answer your questions about the new La Porte Middle School.  Additionally, parents will be able to view the newly opened cafeteria and media center.  We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, February 21 at 6:30pm.

Parents, just a reminder that fees are due no later than May 24, 2019.  Any book rental not paid by this date, will be turned over to collections with additional fees added.  

There have been two statements sent out, with a third that will be sent out soon.  The fourth and final statement (for those who have not paid) will be sent in April, at least 30 days prior to sending to collections.

If you would like for your child to checkout a Chrome book to take home for our next E-Learning day (March 18, 2019), please fill out the attached form and return it to school.  Your child can give the completed form to their TA teacher.  

If you would like to fill out the form electronically, it can be found through Family Access in Skyward.  

If you already filled out the form for our 1st E-Learning day, you DO NOT need to fill out the form again.

The deadline for completed forms to be turned in is March 4, 2019.

Chromebook checkout form

Breakfast is served in all buildings 30 minutes before school starts!

Cost:  

Elementary - FREE

Secondary - $1.50

Join the La Porte County Special Education department on February 28 OR March 25 for information and activities that can help you and your child.  Please see the flyer below for more detailed information.  

Learn and Grow flyer

Please click on the links for information from the Indiana Department of Education:

* How is Indiana building a system of assessments?

* How is Indiana assessing with technology?

* How does I-LEARN dig deeper into knowledge and skills?

* Writing on the I-LEARN assessment.

Please join us April 11, 2019 in the LPHS Performing Arts Center from 6:00-7:00 PM (CST).  Our speaker will be Marc Elliot, who will speak about "I am not my disability."  Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Marc Elliot flyer

Please see the attached flyer about No-Cost dental opportunities taking place Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM at HeathLinc Michigan City.

Free Dental Exam Information

Below, please find a letter to 8th grade parents/guardians about scheduling classes for high school.  There is a meeting planned for January 30, 2019 from 6:00-7:00 at the LPHS Performing Arts Center.

Scheduling

February 18, 2019

School will be in session on February 15, 2019 as a make-up day for our November 26, 2018 snow day.

School will also be in session on February 18, 2019 as a make-up day for our January 23rd snow/ice day.

Due to the many days that we have not been in session due to snow/ice/cold, right now the last student day for this year is scheduled for June 5, 2019.  

Do you want a quiet place to do homework after school?

Do you need/want some help with your homework?

Come to the After School Success Program!

Starts on December 4, 2018.

3 days each week,  after school until 4:15.

Busses available:

     Tuesday - Crichfield area

     Wednesday - Handley/Lincoln area

     Thursday - Riley area

Walkers and those being picked up are WELCOME to come EVERYDAY of the program.

**Sign ups are required each week in TA through the After School Success Google Classroom**

Teacher Form

Please see the attached page for ILEARN information.

ILEARN info

Parents, on July 1, 2018 the state passed Senate Bill 65 which requires parent consent to curriculum addressing human sexuality.  We have listed this information for you on Parent Access in Skyward.  Please log in to your Skyward account (contact the school if you have not set up an account), go to Parent Access and follow the link on the home page of Parent Access indicating that there is a new form that needs to be completed.  The form is available through the "Online Forms" tab on the left side of the Parent Access screen.  If you have more than one child, a form must be completed and submitted for each child.  Please do not hesitate to contact me personally at Boston or through email if you have any questions regarding Senate Bill 65.  

Deb Carter

FREE program with specific activities to help parents learn skills to support and guide their children. Youth learn skills including building a healthy future, learning apppreciation for their parents, and building skills for dealing with stress and peer pressure. 

Strengthening Families

Attention Work Ethic students.  Remember you need community service hours.  A good time to help others out and get credit for community service is over our Holiday Break.  Talk to your parents, your teachers, your counselors, or anyone on ideas on how to fulfill this obligation.  We have community service forms in the Principal's Office if you need any.  See Mr. Merritt with questions. 

Lessons learned in Digital Citizenship class with Mr. Stevenson; permission to use content of Nine Elements provided by  Mike Ribble <mribble@yahoo.com

Digital Citizenship

Show Choir ~ Jazz Band ~ LPHS Marching Band ~ Honors Band ~ Poms (8th Grade) ~ Future Problem Solvers ~ Lead and Seed ~ Student Council ~ Science Club ~ Math Counts ~ Science Olympiad ~ Social Studies Academic Club ~ Language Arts Academic Club ~ Spell Bowl ~ Spelling Bee ~ Stage Crew ~ Art Club ~ Recycle Club ~ Computer Club ~ Fun Nights

Libraries 360 is a cooperative effort of the La Porte County Public Library and the La Porte Community School Corporation with a goal to improve and enhance school libraries and ease access to public library resources. Students may borrow items from the public library and have them delivered to the school. They may also return public library items to the school library. Students will be issued a library card, making public library resources accessible and available to them. The La Porte County Public Library will access student directory information to create and maintain the library account. All lost and damaged items will be billed at the regular library rates and must be reimbursed to the La Porte County Public Library. Please contact Boston Principal Office Administrative Assistant Ashley Kubik (326-6930) if you wish to exclude your child from the Library 360 program.

By going to the following link, you will be directed to NEOLA, where you may view the updated Anti-Harassment Policies numbered 1662, 3362, 4362, and 5517.

Copies are available in the main office and in the counselors office.  Hard copies were sent home with students, Thursday November 5, 2015.

LPCSC Anti-Harassment policy

Anti-Harassment Statement

For parents of 6th grade students, from the Indiana Department of Health, regarding the HPV vaccine, English and Spanish versions

HPV information letter

Please read the attached brochure from our Food Service department. Many changes are taking place that will affect the types of foods brought in to our building.

Eating Lunch with your student(s): NO fast food or pop/soda. A note or phone call to the school must be received by 9 a.m. in order to eat with your child. If you are purchasing a hot lunch, you may NOT pay for it with your child's lunch account.

Birthday Celebrations: Please refer to the Healthy Foods List. Only foods listed on the Healthy Foods List will be allowed in the building. No exceptions.

Making Healthy Choices

Indiana Department of Education

BMS is having a collection contest. Clean out your kitchen drawers and snip them from boxes in your cupboards - then send them to school with your children!

BoxTop Participants

Indirect Bullying

Anti-Bullying presentation

Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars is a needs- and performance-based program that provides students the opportunity to earn up to a four-year scholarship at an Indiana college or university. 
 
Hoosier students who meet income criteria can enroll during their 7th- or 8th-grade year of middle school. Students commit to maintaining academic success, remaining drug and alcohol free, and completing college-preparation activities. 
 
Scholars are provided resources and assistance to help them plan and prepare for college and pay for expenses not covered by their scholarship.  

21st Century Scholars

MyLocker

Did you think you could quit saving those boxtops just because your child is in middle school? Think again. . . we are still collecting them; they work in all grade levels!!

Going to this website can earn BMS extra points: www.boxtops4education.com/super

The school fees for the 2018-2019 school year are as follows:

6th grade:  $244.00

7th grade:  $244.00

8th grade:  $255.00

Breakfast:  $1.25

Lunch:  $2.05

2nd Lunch:  $2.30

Extra Milk:  $0.45

Here is the school supply list for the 2018-2019 school year:

School Supply List

Criminal History Form

If you are planning on taking your child out of school for 3 or more consecutive days for a vacation/trip, please see the attached policy.  

Vacation/Trip Policy

Please see the attached press release to find some valuable resources.

Resources and Information!

Behavior Expectations

Please read the dress code.  There have been a few changes that you may want to be aware of.

2017-18 Dress Code

• Breakfast opens each school day at 7:25am
• Students going to breakfast must purchase food.  You cannot bring food from
  home to eat in our cafeteria for breakfast.
• Students eating breakfast must clean their table!
• Students eating breakfast need to remember that no food or silverware can
  leave the lunchroom.  This includes bottled water.
• Students eating breakfast cannot leave the cafeteria until the bell rings.
• Students eating breakfast are not allowed to wear hats. 
• When listening to headphones, please only use one earbud so you can hear
  supervisors in case of an emergency. 
• Students not following breakfast rules, will not be allowed to eat breakfast
  in the cafeteria.

• Students cannot enter the building prior to 7:35am unless you are going to
  breakfast or dropping off your instrument. 
• If a student wants to see a teacher before school, you must have prior
  permission and pass from that teacher the day before.
• You MUST ask a supervisor to enter school before 7:35am.  This
  includes students wishing to use the restroom, students visiting the office, and
  even students taking projects or items to a teacher.
• When we have bad weather, students can enter the building early ONLY when a
  supervisor gives permission to do so. 
• Prior to and after school, students are expected to stand on the sidewalk
  and pavement areas.  Please stay off the GRASS! 
• Please remember that energy drinks, soda, and coffee drinks are not allowed
  on school property. 
• Students who arrive at BMS prior to school cannot leave for the gas station
  or anywhere without permission.  Once you arrive...you need to stay.

• Students exiting the building at the end of the day need to be careful and
  not run.
• Students outside the building MUST be waiting for a ride home.  You cannot
  "hang out" after school if you are waiting. 
• Students need to Stay off the GRASS after school. 
  Please use the sidewalks. 
• Students walking home need to be very careful in crossing a street.  Never
  run in front of cars or busses.  Please make sure you look both ways.
• Students walking home need to be respectful to students.  School rules apply
  from our school all the way to your house. 
• Students walking home need to be respectful to our neighbors.  Please do not
  walk in other people's yards.  It is illegal and considered trespassing. 
• Students walking home should walk with a friend to be safe.   If you have
  any concerns about being safe before, during, or after school, tell a staff
  member.  

Check the BMS site and http://www.lpcsc.k12.in.us/ for updated information.

If you would like to help at BMS this school year, please fill out the attached form and return it to the school. Thank you so much.

We love volunteers

We have many various groups and clubs to join here at BMS.  Check out the list!

Groups/Clubs

Rose-Hulman's Homework Hotline provides FREE math and science homework help to Indiana students in grades 6-12. Students may contact the Homework Hotline from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time), September through May toll-free at 1-877-ASK-ROSE or online at www.AskRose.org.

Ask Rose