Barrington Middle School
BMS Connected Learning Newsletter
8/31/2025
The BMS Learning Community is Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Excel!
Mission:
Barrington Middle School’s Mission is to empower all students to excel in character, citizenship, collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking, so that they may positively impact the future.
Welcome To BMS! This year, we would like to celebrate and recognize the various languages spoken at Barrington Middle School. If you would like to include the language spoken in your home, please complete the following link. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Week of 8.31.2025:
Week of 9.7.2025:
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~ BMS New News ~ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Volunteering at BMS: Dear BMS Families, Welcome to a new school year! Please consider supporting the teachers and students of Barrington Public Schools by volunteering. How to Become a Barrington Schools Volunteer
You can review and sign up for current volunteer opportunities using the link below. You may sign up for opportunities that you're interested in before your BCI is complete. Your approved BCI will be confirmed before you begin volunteering. Additional opportunities will be shared throughout the school year. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/BMS2526 Please also consider supporting Barrington students and teachers by becoming a BPS Partner in Learning: BPS Partner in Learning We look forward to having you as a school volunteer! Thank you, Anita DiMatteo Barrington Schools Volunteer Coordinator | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMS Start With Hello Week: Throughout the week of September 15 - 19, BMS students and staff members are encouraged to perform random acts of kindness and say hi to people you may have never interacted with throughout our BMS learning community. Click here for the full listing of Start with Hello events! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
~ BMS Current and Relevant News ~ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
~ BMS Student Activities ~ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMS Field Hockey: Registration is open for BMS field hockey. Click here for registration and practice information. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMS Cross Country: Registration is open for BMS cross country. Click here for registration and practice information. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMS Tennis: BMS Fall tennis will be starting the week of Monday, September 8th. All abilities and grade levels may sign up for any day Monday-Wednesday (but please limit your student's sign up to one day per week). We will be offering four weeks of tennis and each week will focus on a different set of skills culminating in some games between classmates. There is no cost to participate! There will be a new Sign-Up Genius in the Connected Newsletter each week so keep an eye out for that. Please reach out to Riley Spillane (spillaner@barringtonschools.org) with any questions. Please sign up using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49AAAE2EAAF9CE9-58340556-bmsfall | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMS Enrichment - Registration opens Thursday, September 18, 2025 BMS Spring Enrichment will be live for families to register on myschoolbucks.com Thursday, September 18 at 4:00PM. If you are having trouble with your myschoolbucks.com account please email Christine Francis at francisc@barringtonschools.org Phone: 401-245-5000 ext 335. If you have questions about programming, email bmsenrichment@barringtonschools.org 1. Monday: 7:20-8:20 AM (15 Students) Volleyball with Ms. Scanlon In this enrichment class students will focus on the six major skills (passing, setting, blocking, defense, serving and attacking). Players will work on proper biomechanics, footwork and form. Players will run through a variety of drills and get lots of reps to really improve their technique. Each session will conclude with a fun game or scrimmage to put what they have learned to practice. October 6, 20, 27 November 3, 10, 17, 24 Dec 1 2. Monday: 3:20-4:20PM (14 students) Basketball with Mr. Promades Overview: BMS Basketball enrichment will help improve young player’s fundamentals. Students will be taught the basic techniques of shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, and defense. Here are just a few things you will learn out on the court: Ball handling drills that you can work on at home to become more confident with the ball, Proper shooting technique, Passing and catching skills, How to box out your opponent and grab a rebound, Defensive stance and movements, how to be a good teammate, 3 v 3 & 5 v 5 game play. Sept 29 October 6, 20, 27 November 3, 10, 17, 24 2. Tuesday: 7:20-8:20 AM (15 Students) Volleyball with Ms. Gower In this enrichment class students will focus on the six major skills (passing, setting, blocking, defense, serving and attacking). Players will work on proper biomechanics, footwork and form. Players will run through a variety of drills and get lots of reps to really improve their technique. Each session will conclude with a fun game or scrimmage to put what they have learned to practice. September 30 October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 18, 25 4. Wednesday 7:20-8:20AM (12 students) Sunrise Yoga Flow with Ms. Scanlon Overview: This before-school yoga program helps middle school students start their day with calmness and focus. It can reduce anxiety and stress, improving overall emotional well-being. Regular participation supports better concentration and academic performance. Physical activity boosts energy levels and promotes healthy habits. Additionally, it creates a positive routine that encourages self-awareness and resilience. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19 5. Wednesday 7:20-8:20 AM (15 students) Badminton with Ms. Gower Overview: In this enrichment class students will apply skills and knowledge to further understand the etiquette, scoring, and concepts of badminton. Students will use individual and cooperative learning to demonstrate the game of badminton. Students will continue to strengthen their basic badminton skills (serving, forehand, backhand, underhand shots). They’ll look to improve their serve during this class as well as an introduction and practice with the drive, smash, clear, and drop shots. Along with working on their skills, they should begin to understand the strategy/rules of the game of badminton. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19 6. Wednesday 3:20-4:20PM (20 students) Filmmaking and Podcasting with Mr. Altieri Overview: "Have you taken TV Studio class and loved it? Have you always wanted to take TV Studio class but never had the chance? Well the Intro to Filmmaking and Podcastsing is the class for you! This enrichment class will give students the opportunity to make their own short films, videos, or podcasts! Students will use professional video production equipment, editing software, and podcasting equipment. Classes will meet after school on Wednesdays in the TV studio. There are only 20 spots available, so sign up soon!" October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19 7. Thursday 7:20-8:20 AM (15 students) Volleyball with Ms. Scanlon Overview: In this enrichment class students will focus on the six major skills (passing, setting, blocking, defense, serving and attacking). Players will work on proper biomechanics, footwork and form. Players will run through a variety of drills and get lots of reps to really improve their technique. Each session will conclude with a fun game or scrimmage to put what they have learned to practice. October 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20 December 4 8. Friday 7:20-8:20AM (15 students) Volleyball with Ms. Gower Overview: In this enrichment class students will focus on the six major skills (passing, setting, blocking, defense, serving and attacking). Players will work on proper biomechanics, footwork and form. Players will run through a variety of drills and get lots of reps to really improve their technique. Each session will conclude with a fun game or scrimmage to put what they have learned to practice. October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14, 21 December 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
~ Spotlight on Learning ~ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This week, we would like to share our BMS Spotlight to each and every faculty/staff member at Barrington Middle School. Thank you for making the start of the school year such a success. We saw a lot of smiling faces (parents, teachers, and students), and a noted intentionality to build community! Well done, BMS! Do you know of a BMS Faculty/Staff/Student member who is shining bright? If you do, please complete the form below and we can include the nomination in an upcoming newsletter. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
~ Community News ~ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BEF Duck Race - Gazebo/Town Hall Sat 10/4/25 2-4p (race 3p, rain date 10/5) Music - Games - Prizes - Popcorn/Dels - Raffle Baskets Tickets $10/ea or $6/$50 For tickets: BEF Duck Race Ticket sales Flyer: Click here | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||