Barrington Middle School

Important Dates:

• No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 15, 2024 

• Winter Band Concert, Thursday, January 25, 2024 beginning at 7:00 pm 

• Sports Night, Friday, January 26, 2024 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 

• Unified Theater Production, Friday, February 2, 2024 (time to be determined)

Stay Connected with BMS:

• Barringtonmiddle.org

• BMS Morning TV Show

• BMS Daily Announcements 2023 - 2024

• BMS Club/Activities Schedule 2023 - 2024

• BMS Student Handbook 2023 - 2024.

• @bms_ri

• #bmsshines

~ BMS Current and Relevant News ~

Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures: 

We would like to thank the large majority of our families who are abiding by our traffic patterns, especially during morning and afternoon commute. For the safety of our students, crossing guard, and automobiles, we ask that when you leave campus between 8:00 am - 9:00 am and 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, that you turn right. Please do not turn left. Linked below you will find a copy of our traffic pattern. 

see this map for directions

Please note, if you ever need to reference this pattern in the future, we do keep it in our “BMS Standing Items” section found below.  

School Counseling Newsletter:

Please click here for the latest BMS School Counseling newsletter!

Strategic Planning Survey:

Barrington Public Schools is working with G&D Associates to imagine the future of our district and develop a new strategic plan. G&D Associates is seeking your feedback through a community survey. Your participation in this survey is critical to informing the next stage of our strategic plan.

Please click this link or scan the QR code below to access the community survey and share your voice. The deadline for participating has been extended to next week.  Thank you for your collaboration as we envision the direction and evolution of our district.

~ BMS Activity Corner ~

BMS Winter Workouts:

Larson Gunness, the BMS cross-country and track & field coach (and district parent), will again be running his winter workouts.  These workouts are a great opportunity for students to stay physically active this winter.  All students are invited to participate and there is no fee.  

Winter Workouts will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays right after school from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm beginning on January 23rd and running through the end of Feb or early March (end on Feb 29 or March 5th).  Workouts are held in the BMS Student Union and students should arrive ready to workout.  Use this link to sign up and bring the attached waiver.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A8AF2AA5FDC52-47149071-winter

BMS Winter Enrichment:

BMS Winter Enrichment begins next week (January 22).   The following courses have spots remaining on myschoolbucks.com.  If you are having trouble with your myschoolbucks.com account please email Christine Francis at francisc@barringtonschools.org Phone: 4012455000 ext 335. If you have questions about programming, please email bmsenrichment@barringtonschools.org.

1. Monday 3:20-4:20PM Aequora (Latin and Mythology Introduction) (15 students) with Kelly Smith & BHS Volunteers.  

This new and exciting BMS enrichment program "Aequora", is designed for students in grades 6th-8th who are interested in learning more about Latin and Roman Mythology and Culture. The program uses Latin as a vehicle to deepen students' understanding of both English and Spanish and acts as a great primer for anyone interested in studying Latin at the high school later, in addition to strengthening overall literacy in English. The Aequora program will be taught by Kelly Smith (BHS World Language Teacher) and BHS Latin students. 

January 22, 29

February 5, 12, 26

March 4, 11, 18 

2. Tuesday/Thursday: 7:20-8:20 AM (15 Students) Rowing with East Bay Rowing with Deb Sullvian (4 Week Session) 

In this enrichment class students will focus on the fundamentals of rowing. Athletes will learn the language of rowing and the technique of the rowing stroke through various drills and exercises. In addition, athletes will build cardiovascular endurance and strength through cross-training work. Using BMS's WaterRowers as well as 10 more machines generously donated by WaterRower, athletes will be able to feel the connection of the stroke through the water. This program introduces a new sport that many young athletes have not participated in. This early introduction to rowing may encourage further interest in participation on the water with East Bay Rowing.

Jan 23, 25, 30

February 1, 6, 8, 13, 15

Swimming: 

Barrington Middle School is excited to offer middle school swimming for the 2023-24 season! The season will run from 12/3/23 - 2/10/24.

Barrington will be competing against Bay View, East Providence, The Lincoln School, Moses Brown, Mt. St. Charles, Mt Hope, and The Wheeler School.

All practices and meets will be held at The Pods Swimming Aquatics Center (11 Commercial Way, East Providence).

Please see the attached form for sign ups:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XcAyS72UM2j5kDawpWEp-7p7hNTLAntVhvpZLsVSLnk/edit

Please email Susan Pascale-Frechette at susan@podsswimming.com with any questions.

BMS All-In Club:

Please consider joining the All-In-Club in attending an upcoming Providence Bruins game on January 21, 2024 at 3:05 pm. (Note:  this is NOT a drop-off event.  Students are responsible for purchasing tickets. In addition, parents/guardians must stay with their student for the entire event.)

Providence Bruins 

The All-In Club will work to organize all-inclusive events that parents, staff, and students are welcome to attend. Parents are required to provide transportation, expenses of the event, and supervision of children attending. Under no circumstances are children allowed to be dropped off and left unattended. These are created to be family fun events that like-minded individuals can share with others from the BMS community.

BMS Best Buddies:

BMS Best Buddies is selling t-shirts. The shirts will be the same color and design as previous years.

• Short Sleeve $15

• Long Sleeve $18

Thank you so much for your support!

Best Buddies T-Shirt Order Form

BMS Community Service Club, Blanket Drive:

The BMS Community Service Club is launching the “Swarm of Warm” donation drive.  We are officially in the month of January, which is known for being a cold month and so many families need some resources.  We are seeking donations of blankets and socks.  We ask that the blankets be washed and gently used and the socks should be brand new.  The drive begins this Thursday, January 18 and ends next Friday, January 26.  Donations will be given to the Barrington Tap-In program.  Click here for the “Swarm of Warm” flier.

~ BMS Spotlight on Learning ~

This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Ms. Abigail Halnon. Abby is an amazing resource teacher, we share students in grade 6 and they have all made excellent progress with her. She also has a calm demeanor which helps decrease student anxiety and helps them feel confident in Math. She has developed meaningful connections with her students and they are excited about learning. Abby has been wonderful to collaborate with and BMS is lucky to have her.

Do you know of a BMS Faculty/Staff/Student member that is shining bright? If you do, please complete the form below and we can include the nomination in an upcoming newsletter. 

BMS Spotlight Nomination 

~ Monthly DEIB  Corner~

DEIB January Calendar: 

Please see a link to our district’s DEIB December Calendar. 

DEIB January 2024.

~ BMS Older but Current News ~

Yearbook Ordering Form: 

Linked below you will find the 2023 - 2024 Yearbook Ordering Form. 

2023 - 2024 Yearbook Ordering Form 

(Note: Order date by 5/15/2024. We are unable to accept any orders after 5/15/2024) 

~ BMS Standing Items ~

BMS Procedures

• Dropoff/Pick Up Process - If you choose to drop-off and pick-up your student from BMS, please see this map for directions.  Bus Eligibility Guidelines

• Early Dismissal:  Handwritten notes brought to the office before homeroom or emails to bmsattendance@barringtonschools.org are needed every time you need to dismiss your student prior to the end of school.  Middle School level students are not allowed to bike home early, even with permission by note.  ID and a physical presence is required to dismiss your student early. Please note that the last early dismissal of the day is at 2:45 pm.  Please click here for full details about dismissing your student early from school.

• Daily Announcements:  Click this link daily to find out important information about upcoming clubs, sports, enrichment activities and more!

BMS Pride: 

This year, each week we would like to invite all of our students to join BMS Faculty/Staff in showing BMS pride and school spirit by the following: 

• Motivational Message Monday- We encourage you to wear your favorite motivational message proudly! 

• Wednesday College and Career Day- Faculty/staff and students are encouraged to wear their favorite university colors/names and/or support different careers, trades, and occupations. 

• Thursday Cluster Color Day: Faculty/staff and Students are encouraged to proudly wear their cluster colors. 

• Friday School Color Day (Formally known as Blue and Gold Day)- Faculty/staff and students are encouraged to wear blue and gold on Fridays to show our school pride. 

Community News

Barrington Teen Programs at the Barrington Public Library:

• Sewing Program for Teens - Meet Emily! Hear about the exciting fashion design classes coming to the Barrington Public Library; Monday, January 22 at 6:00 pm in the teen room

• Fashion Design Workshop with Emily - RISD grad student, Emily, will lead teens in a 5 week sewing workshop where Teens will sketch, select fabric, learn garment construction & more.  All culminating in a fashion show!  Classes start Monday, January 29 at 6:00 pm.

Barrington Little League:

Online registration for Little League Spring Baseball and Softball is open now through February 29th for boys and girls aged 4-16!  Registration is also open for coaches and non-coaching volunteers.  Please click here for more information!