BMS October Newsletter

BIXBY MIDDLE SCHOOL

DATESTOREMEMBER

OCTOBER

EARLYRELEASEDAYS 6TH,13TH,17TH

HOMECOMINGWEEK2nd-6th seespiritweekschedule

ADMINISTRATIVECONTACTS

P:918.366.2201

RICHARD WALLACE Assistant Principal (G-O) Administration 918.366.1705

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E: mblair@bixbyps.org

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Good evening Middle School Spartan Families, Our time continues to fly by and the number of MS events/activities will make you dizzy! This month's strategic focus is courage. E.E. Cummings said, "It takes courage to grow up andbecomewhoyoureallyare"andIamnotsurethereisa better quote to encapsulate the journey our Middle School students travel. During this transformative period, students experience triumphs as well as challenges all while discovering where their interests lead them. We arecommittedtoprovidinganeducationalexperiencethat

equips your children with the tools they need to succeed academically and beyond. Our partnership challenge this month with you is to continually add an essential ingredient to their journey- enthusiasm. With almost magical influence, enthusiasm often becomes the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence. With it, we can nurture an environment of lifelong learning and determination. We know that together, we can utilize the profound impact knowledge, enthusiasm and courage has with our students and discover their full potential. If you have any questions on the topics we send out in our newsletter, pleasecallourofficesowecanhelp. It'sagreatdaytobeaSpartan!

lookwho'sintheprincipal’soffice

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

Spartans,IwanttointroduceyoutoourstrengthandconditioningprogramhereatBixby andpaintapictureofourdayintheweightroomwithyourkiddos!

Thisyearwehavehadarecordbreakingnumberintheweightroom Wecurrentlyhave 550highschoolstudentsenrolledinhighschoolS&Cclass,and2207thgradersenrolled between3classesduringtheday.Wearealsoworkingwith6thhoursportstogetextra workinaswell Wewilltrainanywherefrom700-800studentathletes7-12thgradeeach day.Whenyourunthosenumbersitcomesoutto25-35%ofthetotalstudentpopulation 7-12thgrade.Thisyearwehave2fulltimestrength&conditioningcoachesandseveral sportcoachesthathelpthroughouttheday OurgoalistotrainasmanyBixbyAthletesas possibletohelpimprovetheirperformanceandkeepthemhealthyonandoffthefield, court,track,etc

Wearewrappingupthe7thweekofschoolheadedintothemonthofOctober.These weeksarefocusedonbuildingastrongfoundationwithourmovementpatterns When workingwithnoviceathletesweliketokeepthingssimple.Thinkofour“meatand potatoes”asourmainexercisesthroughoutourprogram.Gettingreallygoodatthemand thenslowlyincorporatingmoreexercisesasthestudentsareshowinggreattechnique So farthissemesterwe’vebeenworkingonmovementslikeasquat,hinge,push,pull,core, jumppatterns,andourcleancomplex.Aswegoforwardwewilladdprogressionstoeach ofthesemovementstoincreaseload,volume,anddifficulty Forexample,oursquatbegan asaPVCzombiesquatandnowwearedoingbarbellfrontsquat.

Checkoutour“AtHomeChallenge”usingtheQRcodebelow!Askyourkiddostocoach youupandgivethemtheopportunitytoshowyouwhatthey’vebeenworkingoninS&C!

MEET THE COACHES

ConnorMyers TaylorPence HeadS&CCoach Asst S&CCoach

BroughttoyoubyCoachPence

BIXBY MIDDLE SCHOOL

LETUSKNOW HOWWEARE DOING

CultivatingPositiveChildhoodExperiences

Parents, your influence is remarkable! Research underscores the incredible power parents possess in shaping their children's emotional well-being. It's not merely the absence of challenges or hardships that defines a child's mental health; it's the deliberate cultivation of Positive Childhood Experiences. These experiences act as a beacon, guiding children towardsemotionalstrengthandjoy.

WhatarePositiveChildhoodExperiences?

Open Family Conversations: Picture those car rides with your child. They're a captive audience, and that's an opportunity for heart-to-heart talks. Encourage your child to share theirfeelingsopenly.

Unwavering Family Support: Sometimes, all your child needs is your presence, a listening ear, and validation of their feelings during tough times. Your support is an invaluable PositiveChildhoodExperience.

Shared Community Traditions: Engage in activities together, like local fairs, neighborhood celebrations or community volunteering. These shared experiences strengthen your family bondsandcreatecherishedmemories.

Belonging in School: Encourage your child to participate in school activities and discover theirpassion.Whentheyfeelasenseofbelonging,theyflourishemotionally.

Nurturing Friendships: Encourage your child to build friendships that uplift and encourage.Theserelationshipsaresteppingstonestoafulfillingandemotionallyrichlife.

Guiding Adult Figures: Ensure your child has additional caring adult figures in their life. Thesementorsexpandtheirhorizonsandprovidevaluableguidanceandsupport.

AHavenatHome:Everychilddeservestofeelsafeandcherishedathome.Buildasanctuary ofloveandsecurity,allowingthemtothriveemotionally.

Embrace your role as powerful, positive influencer in your child's life. By intentionally nurturing these Positive Childhood Experiences, you're not just safeguarding them from adversity but proactively nurturing their emotional health and resilience. These small yet impactful gestures affirm your child's sense of self and set the stage for a positive, fulfilling lifeahead.Celebrateyourstrengthandinfluenceinshapingtheirbrightfuture!

Oct.2-6

CongratulationstoHudsonBrown(8th),OscarFlores(7th), EmeryAmbrister(7th),andJosephineDeArmon(8th)!

Sept.25-29

EdisonKochner(8th),ChristianWealer(7th), LynleeRuney(7th),JadaNorwood(8th)

BIXBY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance (TRSA) gave us a $2000 grant to purchase start up equipment for ourGirls&Gearsinitiative.Thisis a FLEX class aimed at teaching young women all about robotics andprogramming.

SCHOOL TUTORING INFORMATION

BIXBY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Laura Palicia

BIXBY MIDDLE SCHOOL

MEETYOURDIRECTORS!

JOIN THE BIXBY BAND

Watchour video

Research shows that…

-Playing a musical instrument reduces stress, anxiety, and depression

-When learning an instrument while the brain is still maturing, it helps the brain to better connect the right and left hemisphere, this results in the brain being more capable of processing complex information

-70% of admission officers of the nations universities say High School credit and achievement in the arts are significant considerations for admission

-Taking previous academic achievement into account, scores were significantly higher for those actively participating in making music. The effect was most pronounced for those who were highly engaged with instrumental music

Strategies for Parents

-Find a time to ask your child about their current favorite song This will give you a chance to share your favorite song from when you were your child’s age Listen to both songs together, it will likely help you to engage in conversation and relate to your child through something that interests you both!

-Have your child perform something that they are working on in class, then ask them to tell you what makes it fun for them, what makes it challenging for them, and why they chose to perform that specific music.

-Watch a favorite movie together and talk about how the music in the movie adds to the overall effect. Look up other compositions by the same composer and find a new soundtrack that you like!

JeremyParker DirectorofFineArts

AaronHutson AssistantDirectorofBands

StevenCollins AssociateDirectorofBands

NathanJones AssistantDirectorofBands

GeofferyAnikienko CoordinatorofPercussionStudies

ChrisWalden AssociateDirectorofBands

BrentBaldwin AssistantDirectorofBands

LaraDeShurley AssistantDirectorofBands