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SUPER BOWL BOUND!February 2016
IN THIS ISSUE...CMS Assignment survey
Send chocolate love at Bailey!
BMS Lax tryouts
Congrats to our Cyber Patriots
Yee-ha! It's a Chili cook off!
Parents of rising 9th graders
Ooh la la - International Night is
almost here!
Feelin' groovy with the Book Fair
Come buzz with the Hornets
Orchestra concert
Who, me? Absolutely!
Be in the loop at Hough
Bronco Calendar
Chad O. ThomasPrincipal
Create a great day!
Greetings,
We are all gearing up for the Super Bowl Sunday in hopes that Cam, Luke, and the boys bring home the Lombardi Trophy for Super Bowl 50 back to NC for the first time! If you are interested in purchasing a Super Bowl 50 program, please click HERE and follow the prompts. This company has partnered with CMS PTA to provide a portion of the proceeds from each program purchased back to schools. The books will be delivered next week to schools.
We have a busy February ahead with a variety of events including "Bring your family to school week." Please look for a packet of information coming home on Monday on how your family can participate in these events. Report cards and MAP reports were sent home on Wednesday. If you have questions about MAP, please refer to our website for documents that explain the report. Finally, we are not having a
Valentines Dance this year due to lack of interest in past years, but our Arts Booster will be hosting a spring dance in March (specific information will be shared soon).
CMS is currently seeking input from parents regarding the future of student assignment. Please refer to the article below to access the online survey.
Please make your thoughts known
The School Board is seeking input from parents, CMS employees and other Mecklenburg County residents to help inform how CMS students are assigned to schools.
The survey is designed to gain valuable feedback on what's important to community members when considering their child's education or public education overall.
The survey is part of the Board's comprehensive student assignment review process which started in February 2015 and is expected to continue throughout the year.
Maximizing academic achievement by every student in every school is our core mission. The student assignment process is our opportunity to rethink how we can provide families with greater choices to satisfy the unique interests and aspirations of our students as we prepare them to become future leaders in our communities, businesses and workplaces.
Survey results will be used to inform any changes to the district's student assignment plan, which would take effect in the 2017-2018 school year.
The success of our public schools impacts all of us. That's why we want anyone interested in the success of our public schools - people across all areas of our county -- to participate in the survey.
· Survey closes February 22nd. Details:
The online survey can be taken on any computer or mobile device. Simply go to the CMS website and click on the Student Assignment Survey link at the top of the homepage. You can also access the survey on any school website.
The online survey can be taken in English or Spanish.
Individual paper copies in other languages will be made available upon request.
Chocolate roses are back!
The National Junior Honor Society is sponsoring our chocolate rose sale from February 8th - 12th, just in time for Valentine's Day.
Students and parents can purchase roses before school and during lunches for $2.00.
Roses will be delivered to students in their Red Block (homeroom) on Friday, February 12th. Tables will be set up in the main hallway from 8:45 - 9:15, as well as during all grade-level lunches.
For delivery purposes, parents and students must have the full name of the person receiving the rose(s), as well as the name of the recipient's Red Block teacher when they make their purchase.
A portion of the proceeds will once again be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Lacrosse Tryouts for Bailey
BMS Lacrosse tryouts will be held over two days, Thursday, 2/4 and Monday 2/8, 6:00 - 7:30 pm on the Bailey field.
Please join Coaches Lindekens and Sappington for tryouts. All players must attend tryouts to be considered for the team. The team will be comprised of 6-8th grade boys.
We will play 10 league games and several out of league opponents as well. The league championships will be played at the end of April/ beginning of May.
We are looking forward to bringing the team some new and exciting technology, a revised playbook and a lot of lacrosse!
Kudos to our Cyber Patriots
The Bailey Middle Cyber Patriot Team finished first in the North Carolina Middle School Division in the January 29-31 State Competition Round, and was recently awarded a certificate of achievement for making it to the National semi-finals. The national event will be held February 26.
Team members are: Gabe Miller, Rees Payne, Ben Tranium, Jacob Seeber, and Jason Bell. The team is support by Mr. Wall in the CTE Department. Cyber Patriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association to inspire high school, middle school and elementary school students toward careers in cyber-security or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future and to help students be safe on line. Over 3300 teams are in the current competition.
Fire up those crockpots
It's Chili Cook Off time again, so get your crock pots out and find your best recipe!
On Wednesday, February 17th we will be providing Chili for the Teachers as they preview the Book Fair.
We would love for you to help us make this happen. Set up time is 10:30, so please have all items dropped of by 10:00 am in the PTSA room or directly to the Media Center.
Click HERE for more info or to sign-up!
Rising freshman? Don't fret!
Parent of a rising 9th grader?Class registration Information Sessions for our future Huskies will be hosted at Hough!
Monday, February 15 @ 6:30 pm (Hough Auditorium)Wednesday, February 17 @ 9:00 am (Hough Media Center)
The Following Topics Will Be Covered:* Graduation Requirements
* The differences between Standard, Honors and AP Classes* Explanation of our schedules (A/B day classes and 4x4 classes)
Questions? Alison B. Graves
CounselorWilliam Amos Hough High School
(980) 344-0514
BMS International NightThursday, February 18, 2016
6:00 -7:30 pm
This outstanding event brings together Bailey Middle School families to share the many cultures represented in our school. Plan to take the entire family on a trip around the world to: Brazil, Canada, Dominica, Ecuador, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Puerto Rico, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Spain, Lebanon, Venezuela and Vietnam, Bahamas, USA.
There are lots of fun events planned for the celebration, including:* Country displays* Arts and crafts* Music* International food donated by Bailey families* Spring Book Fair evening event "Feelin' Groovy" in the Media Center* Entertainment by Bailey Drama, Dance, Chorus, Band & Orchestra* Hi5-Linx - Global Cultural Exchange Program* Barbara Locklear, American Indian Teaching Artist & Storyteller* Bailey Middle School Summer International Trip* Passports for all students will be handed out in the lobby. Students will get their passport stamped as they visit the different countries!
Any student who brings in their stamped passport to school on Friday will get extra credit for Social Studies!
Please come join us for a fun night. The students have been working hard on their performances and exhibits. Our Bailey families are looking forward to sharing their cultures with you. Thank you to all the students, families, teachers and PTSA volunteers who are helping with this event. Please contactGina Wells with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Scholastic Book Fair is back!
The Book Fair will run February 18th- 25th.
Open daily the 18th - 24th, 8:45 am - 4:00 pm.
Open on the 25th, 8:45 am - 10:30 am.
Evening hours during International Night will be on the 18th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
The media center will be the USA, be sure to come in for a snack and to get your passport stamped.
BMS Night with the Hornets
Support the Bailey Singers as they perform the National Anthem!
Students, faculty, families, and friends save over $10 off per ticket!
VSJoin us at Bailey Middle School Night to cheer on our Hornets as they face Victor Oladipo and the Orlando Magic! Make sure to arrive early to Support The Bailey Singers as they perform the National Anthem right before tip-off!
Click HERE to order online. Deadline: February 19, 2016.
Order early to get the best seats!
Bailey Singers Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets
Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 Time Warner Cable® Arena
7:00 p.m. Tip-off
Exciting Orchestra News!
Tina Guo is an internationally renowned cellist, who has played onstage with Stevie Wonder, Josh Groban, Ariana Grande, John Legend, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and many more.
The middle school students will get to play Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord of the Rings, and the Star Wars Imperial March and many other favorites! The high school students will play Game of Thrones, Mission Impossible, and Rocky Main Theme just to name of few! Click HERE to purchase tickets online, or to go to Tina Guo's website for additional information, click HERE .
We need you for the Bailey Middle PTSA Board
The PTSA Nominating Committee would like you to consider volunteering for one of the officer positions for the 2016-2017 school year. The Board positions are:
President Denise Cusick
VP Fundraising OPEN
VP School Support Current Nominee - Melissa Turney
VP Communications Need volunteer to shadow current VP to learn position and take over for 2017-18 school year
Secretary Current Nominee - Erica Barozzino
Treasurer Incumbent - Jessica Kirkman
VP Membership Incumbent - Carrie Mahoney
VP Family Involvement Incumbent - Shelley Suter Notte
Several committee chair positions are also open. For a detailed list of officer and committee chair responsibilities, please click HERE. This information is also available at the BMS Front Office Desk.
Please consider getting involved even if you have never participated in PTSA activities before! The role of the PTSA is to provide a liaison between Bailey Middle School parents, students, teachers, and administration. It is the fundamental principle of the PTSA organization to fill its positions with interested and committed parents from diverse backgrounds and opinions to provide the best possible voice for the school.
If you would like to volunteer yourself or nominate someone for one of these positions, please contact one of the nominating committee members by Monday, February 29th: Kim Payne, Deanna Lampeor Sonya Rush. Thank you!
Attention BMS 8th grade parents
Will your Bronco move on to Hough next year? Please make sure you receive the PTSA's Hough Howler emails. This is the timeliest communication tool for Hough High School news, such as course registration, student services events, Husky Athletic Club info, department and student club events, etc.
There are 2 options for signing up. Click HERE to go directly to the sign-up page.
To access from the Hough home page, go the Hough website and click on the button on the left titled Hough Howler. Then click on the green banner "Join our mailing list.'
You have the option to receive General interest/Hough Howler news and/or Husky Athletic Club news. Please spread the word to all families with rising 9th graders at Hough. Thank you!
Bronco CalendarFri, Feb 5 Character Ed, 8:45 am (2nd Q recipients)
Feb 4 and Feb 8 BMS Lacrosse tryouts, 6 - 7:30 pm
Feb 8 - 12 Elementary feeders visit BMS for orientation
Feb 8 - 12 NJHS Chocolate roses sale
Fri, Feb 12 Diamond ACE celebration
Mon, Feb 15 Hough info sessions for rising freshman, 6:30 pm
Weds, Feb 17 Chili Cook-off for BMS staff
Weds, Feb 17 Hough info sessions for rising freshman, 6:30 pm
Thurs, Feb 18 BMS International Night, 6:00 pm
Fri, Feb 19 Hornets v Magic and BMS Singers perform - ticket deadline
Mon, Feb 22 CMS assignment survey closes
Tues, Feb 23 BMS Orchestra concert @ Hough, 7:00 pm
Mon, Feb 29 Deadline for BMS PTSA nominees
Winter sports are in full swing - click HERE for schedules, standings and for permission slip.GO BRONCOS!
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