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BMS Weekly Round-up

Posted Date: 09/03/26 (12:28 PM)


BMS Weekly Round-up

School Newsletter

BMS

Principal's Message

Dear BMS Families,
We are excited to welcome families to our upcoming Meet the Teachers’ Nights at Bellingham Memorial School! These evenings are a wonderful opportunity to come into the building, meet your child’s teachers, learn more about what they have planned for the year ahead, and experience the positive climate and culture that makes BMS such a special place to learn and grow.
We will host our evenings on the following dates:
  • Wednesday, September 9 | 6:00–8:00 PM
  • 4th & 5th Grade Families
  • Thursday, September 10 | 6:00–8:00 PM
  • 6th & 7th Grade Families
Each evening will begin in the BMS Auditorium at 6:00 PM with a brief welcome from me. I will share some of the exciting things happening at BMS this year, our priorities for student learning and growth, and the ways we are continuing to build a school community where every student feels known, supported, challenged, and valued.
Following the opening welcome, families will have the opportunity to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and learn more about the experiences their children will have throughout the school year. Meet the Teachers’ Night is also a great opportunity for parents and guardians to become more involved in the BMS community and to establish those important connections with the educators who work with your children each day.
At BMS, we are committed to building a culture grounded in four core values:
Perseverance • Accountability • Integrity • Respect
These values aren't simply words on a wall. They are the foundation for how we expect our students and adults to treat one another, approach challenges, take responsibility for their actions, and contribute to our school community.
We are already seeing so many positive examples of these values throughout our school, and I look forward to sharing more about the year ahead with you. Most importantly, I hope you will take some time to walk our halls, meet our staff, and see firsthand the positive energy, climate, and culture that are alive and well at BMS.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are looking forward to a fantastic school year and to welcoming you to BMS next week!
I hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Josh
 
A room full of empty desks

Save the Date

September 4th: No School
September 7th: No School
September 9th: Meet the Teacher Gr 4/5 
September 10th: Meet the Teacher Gr 6/7
September 14th: After School/Late Buses Start
September 18th: Ice Cream Social
September 24th: School Picture Day
September 24th: First Student Council Meeting @ 2:30 
 
SOCIAL

Ice Cream Social!

Mark your calendars! We’re kicking off the school year with a sweet evening for our middle school students and families! 

Friday, Sept 18th from 6:00–7:30 PM outside at BMS
$5.00 per ice cream

This year, we’re excited to be hosting the Ice Cream Social outside and serving up delicious ice cream generously donated by our amazing local business, Chevy’s Ice Cream! 

To make this event a success, we need YOUR help! We are looking for:

  • Donations to help make the evening extra special
  • Volunteers to help set up beginning at 5:30 PM
  • Volunteers to help serve ice cream from 6:00–7:30 PM
SOCIAL

Ice Cream Social!

Important: All volunteers MUST have an active CORI on file with the school. If you’re unsure about your CORI status, please reach out to the school before signing up to volunteer.

Please use the SignUpGenius to sign up for donations and/or volunteer opportunities.

We can’t wait to see everyone for an evening of ice cream, friends, and fun! 

Thank you to our incredible school community for always helping make these events possible—and a HUGE thank you to Chevy’s Ice Cream for donating the ice cream! 

 

BMS PTO

BMS PTO
 

Music News!

BMS MUSIC
 

Picture Day!

Picture Day is on September 24th!  
More info coming soon!
 

From the Nurse

We have had a report of Head lice in our school - The appropriate grade has been notified. While this is not pleasant, it is not uncommon when students are back together. Please check your students' head for nits or live lice; and then occasionally throughout the school year.
As always, feel free to reach out with any questions.

Thank You,
Maureen

 

2026/2027 Student Council

Come hear what the Student Council is all about at BMS! Ms. Iarussi and Mrs. D are having an information meeting on Thursday, September 24th right after school until 3:15 in the cafeteria.  
Student Council is open to any student in grades 4-7. 

Student council is a group of student leaders who collaborate with others to positively impact their school and community, through service projects and various activities.  


Meetings are 2:30-3:15 on the following Thursdays:

September 24 - Informational Meeting
(sign up forms will be given out at this meeting)
October 8 and October 22
November 5 and November 19
December 3 and December 17
January 7 and January 21
February 4 and February 25
March 11 
April 8 and April 29 
May 13 and May 27
June 10
 

Extra Help

Starting on Monday, September 14th, late buses will be available on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Extra help will be available after school for students needing additional assistance or help with assignments, completing missed homework or tests due to absences, or receiving remedial assistance. Click here for Teachers weekly “office hours”. Students may be requested by teachers to stay for extra help if they determine that the student is in need of such assistance.
 

Important Reminders

Lunch Menu
ALL STUDENTS EAT FREE!
PLEASE JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH!

* Please visit our District website for more School Nutrition Program information

LUNCH MENU
 
MR. ALBRO

Staff Spotlight - Mr. Albro

  • Q. What is your role at BMS?
  • A. I am the 4-7 Music and Band Teacher.

  • Q. How long have you been teaching music?
  • A. I've been teaching music for 25 years.

  • Q. What do you enjoy most about your job?
  • A. I love seeing students discover things about themselves through music.

  • Q. What is your favorite part of the school day?
  • A. My favorite part of the school day is anytime a student smiles.

  • Q. What is one thing you wish students knew about you?
  • A.  I also play music professionally and compose pieces for band, percussion, and chorus.
 
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Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.