BMS Families,

As we approach the end of September, I want to take a moment to thank our students, families, and staff for the positive start to the school year. We continue to settle into our routines, build relationships, and establish the expectations that help make Bellingham Memorial School a safe, supportive, and academically focused community.

A reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 21, in observance of Yom Kippur. We wish those in our BMS community who are observing a meaningful and reflective holiday.

We have also recently completed our i-Ready assessments, which provide our teachers with valuable information about each student's current academic strengths and areas for growth. Our teachers and teams are using this information to make thoughtful adjustments to instruction—meeting students where they are while also providing the appropriate level of challenge to help every student continue to grow. This work is an important part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that all students are appropriately supported and challenged in their learning.

As we continue to grow as a school community, I also want to remind families of our expectations regarding cell phones and smart watches. During the school day, these devices should be turned off and away unless a teacher or administrator has provided specific permission for their use. If you need to reach your student during the school day, please contact the BMS Main Office at 508-883-2330, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are off to a positive start, and there is still much work ahead as we continue to help our students do their best and commit to success.

Sincerely,

Josh

The BMS Student Council presents Fuel Fridays!

Student Council members are excited to prepare and deliver snack bags to our teachers and staff every other Friday!

To make Fuel Friday possible, we are asking our BMS families to help by donating individually packaged snacks and beverages.

🥨 WHAT CAN YOU DONATE?

Granola bars

Chips & pretzels

Popcorn

Crackers

Cookies

Candy

Trail mix

Individual snack packs

Other individually packaged treats

Please make sure snacks are nut-free

Bottled water

Flavored water

Juice boxes

Sports drinks

Soda

Seltzer

Other non-perishable beverages

❤️ EVERY DONATION HELPS!

Our Student Council students will organize and package the donations before delivering Fuel Friday snack bags to our teachers and staff.

Your generosity helps our students practice teamwork, leadership, organization, and giving back to our school community—while putting a smile on our staff members' faces!

📦 HOW TO DONATE

Please send donations to school with your child or drop them off at the BMS Main Office.

⛽ FUEL FRIDAY

Fueled by our families. Delivered by our students. Appreciated by our staff! 

Looking for a rewarding part-time job that offers competitive pay and flexible hours, perfect for parents? Consider joining the Vendetti family of school bus drivers. No experience necessary. Paid behind-the-wheel CDL training. Immediate openings in our Milford location. Contact Jean (508) 520-5111 or Transportation@vendettibus.com to learn more.

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.

For a list of late bus routes, please click on the link below: