April BMS Newsletter

BIXBY MIDDLE SCHOOL

DATESTOREMEMBER

April

EARLYRELEASEDAYS 5,19,26

APRIL8

PTOMEETING 10:00AM

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8THGRADEDANCE

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NOSCHOOL

APRIL24

STATETESTING 8THGRADE-WRITING

APRIL24

STATETESTING 7TH&8TH-ELA

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STATETESTING 7TH&8TH-MATH

MAY1

STATETESTING 8THGRADE-SCIENCE

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ADMINISTRATIVECONTACTS

ROWLAND VERNON

Principal Administration

P: 918.366.2201

E: rvernon@bixbyps.org

RICHARD WALLACE

Assistant Principal (G-O) Administration

918.366.1705

E: rwallace@bixbyps.org

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Hello Bixby Middle School Families!

I have already heard the countdown begin towards summer break! I am not sure where the time has gone April has had some beautiful weather but we could really do without the storms and the waves of pollen Our Middle School family continues to celebrate all the remarkable achievements and positive developments within our site April also represents not only nature's growth month, but also highlighting the results student dedication and resilience can create. This month's Great Expectations trait of loyalty highlights another value supporting our students' ability to help one another and foster trust and camaraderie. We believe fostering these traits can promote a positive culture beyond the classroom. Please join us in modeling aspects of loyalty in your own interactions especially as we instill their sense of belonging. Hoping you continue to celebrate the positive growth month of April with the Middle School!

Principal, Rowland Vernon

MIKE BLAIR

Assistant Principal (A-F) Administration

P: 918.366.1788

E: mblair@bixbyps.org

DENISE MAGUIRE

Assistant Principal (P-Z) Administration

918.366.2236

E: dmaguire@bixbyps.org

APRIL2024

StudentsoftheWeek!

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StudentsoftheWeek!

MARCH18-22

AVA BAZLER (7) TATE DIVIN (8)

JONATHAN ADAMS (7) EMERSON SWEET (8)

SPRING HAS SPRUNG! WHILE SOME DECIDE TO DECLUTTER THEIR HOME, WHY NOT GIVE YOUR MENTAL WELLBEING A REFRESH TOO? JUST LIKE A GOOD OLD-FASHIONED SPRING CLEANING, TAKING CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH CAN LEAVE YOU FEELING LIGHTER, BRIGHTER, AND READY TO BLOOM!

DECLUTTER YOUR THOUGHTS:

IDENTIFY NEGATIVE SELF-TALK ARE YOU CONSTANTLY PUTTING YOURSELF DOWN? CHALLENGE THOSE THOUGHTS! SPEAK POSITIVELY ABOUT YOURSELF AND ADVOCATE FOR YOUR WELL-BEING

DEEP CLEAN YOUR HABITS:

BREAK FREE FROM UNHEALTHY PATTERNS IS SOCIAL MEDIA BRINGING YOU DOWN? TAKE A DETOX BREAK! CREATE SPACE FOR POSITIVE ROUTINES. START A GRATITUDE JOURNAL OR A RELAXING BEDTIME RITUAL.

ORGANIZE YOUR PRIORITIES:

IDENTIFY WHAT'S CAUSING YOU STRESS. FEELING OVERWHELMED? DELEGATE OR SAY NO TO EXTRA COMMITMENTS IT’S OKAY TO SAY NO AND FOCUS ON YOURSELF FOR A MINUTE!

SET REALISTIC GOALS FOR YOURSELF. BIG GOALS ARE GREAT, BUT BREAK THEM DOWN INTO SMALLER, ACHIEVABLE STEPS

DON'T FORGET TO REJUVENATE:

MAKE TIME FOR MINDFULNESS PRACTICES MEDITATION OR DEEP BREATHING CAN HELP CLEAR YOUR HEAD RECONNECT WITH LOVED ONES. SPENDING TIME WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE CAN BOOST YOUR MOOD

GET OUTSIDE AND SOAK UP THE SUNSHINE! VITAMIN D IS A NATURAL MOOD BOOSTER YOU’LL BE SURPRISED HOW GOOD YOU FEEL BY TAKING A SHORT WALK OUTSIDE OR PLAYING A GAME IN YOUR BACKYARD WITH FRIENDS

REMEMBER, SPRING CLEANING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH IS A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION BE KIND TO YOURSELF, AND CELEBRATE YOUR PROGRESS!

HUNTER COX (8) TRISTON BRYAN (7) HOLBROOK FOWLER (7) ALEXIA DRIVER (7) MARIGRACE GRIFFIN (8)

STEVEN CHRISTENSEN (8) LAYLA WALLACE (7) MIA MCNEESE (8)

BIXBY MIDDLE SCHOOL

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK!

NURSE’S BEAT

8th grade parents: HIV/AIDS prevention education, as approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Board of Education of Bixby Public Schools, will be taught the week of May 13th in the science classes. The video to be used in this instruction is available for preview at the school by parent/guardian upon request. All 8th grade students will receive the video instruction unless we are notified otherwise in writing. If you do not wish for your child to receive this instruction or wish to preview the video please email Nurse Morrow at tmorrow@bixbyps.org

Please respond with opt out requests no later than 5/8/24.

TIA MORROW

School Nurse, RN

P: 918.366.2352

E: tmorrow@bixbyps.org

CommunityPartners:ParentTeacherConferences

**CHILI’S BAR AND GRILL - BIXBY** OUR TEACHERS APPRECIATED THE GENEROUS DONATION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

**SAVASTANOS PIZZERIA**

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR DELICIOUS DONATION. WE LOVE OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS!

BIXBY MIDDLE SCHOOL

8TH GRADE DANCE

Bixby Middle School

BIXBY MIDDLE SCHOOL ESPORTS

Update from our Bixby esports tournament held last month. We had 2 Bixby players in the grand finals, Jackson Shupert placed 1st

Peter Connor placed 2nd

Ben Morris placed 5th

Lucas Lynam placed 9th

Natalie Parker placed 10th

The top 8 winners qualified for the state tournament. Shupert, Connor & Morris will be representing Bixby Middle School in the competition.

BIXBY MIDDLE SCHOOL

BPS ATHLETICS TRYOUT DATES

Spring is in full swing, and you know what that means, Spartans! It's tryout season for BPS Athletics!

Visit bixbyps.info/tryouts to learn about requirements and find out when your sport of interest will be hosting tryouts. Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your skills and be a part of something amazing!

Bailey’s Ice Cream A April 4th, April 18th, April 25th, May 2nd

PTO TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

April 15 - 19!

Help us make it a wonderful week and show our staff how much they mean to us!

You can help by making a donation to help go towards meals or gifts by clicking here: teacher appreciation week -donations

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FCCLA

Three Bixby Middle School FCCLA students spent time at the State-Level competition last week in Stillwater! All three placed in the TOP THREE in their respective events; we will find out their individual scores (and final placement - first, second, or third) at the state convention (attended by over 25,000 FCCLA students and advisers from all over the state) next week!!

Alivia Vogel placed top three in Level One state competition in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation STAR event; her focus was a rejuvenation and rebranding project for a local Tulsa area restaurant (Gyros by Ali).

Lily Turgeon placed top three in Level One state competition in the BRAND NEW Teaching Strategies STAR event (only offered this year as a pilot event in five states!); her focus was teaching The History of Games to a Kindergarten class at West elementary using 'Gamification' and 'Collaborative Learning' strategies.

Kim Tennell placed top three in Level One state competition in the Public Policy Advocacy STAR event; her focus was establishing a high school club focused on providing cultural connections, classroom translation, and support for students, especially those from immigrant and multicultural families. She will also be attending the 'Spartans Day at the Capital' later this month to discuss her advocacy plan with state and local lawmakers.

They've spent months researching, interviewing, and compiling their projects, and their hard work certainly paid off!!!

To learn more about FCCLA and STAR events, use this link.

BIXBY MIDDLE SCHOOL DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT

APRIL19TH, 2024

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BIXBY MIDDLE SCHOOL PTO

WILL BE OFFERING CONCESSIONS

CHICK-FIL-A, DRINKS AND SNACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE CASH OR CARD ACCEPTED

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