BMRHS IN THE KNOW

START OF SCHOOL YEAR: 2019-2020

8/28/2019

Principal Message:

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

The 2019-2020 academic school year has begun and I am thrilled to share with you that we had two positive and productive school days! Our school year started with an all school gathering on our campus, where we welcomed everyone back and shared some of the many happenings at BMRHS. I hope this newsletter will capture some of the events and happenings occurring this month. Please be aware of some of the new policies this year, specifically our attendance procedures.

This newsletter contains several live links and videos. You will also find important dates, tips on improved communication, and school updates. We ask that you look at our newsletter closely and complete any necessary forms as soon as possible.

Social media and a plethora of communication outlets are embedded in our website. Several twitter accounts and online blogs have information and current school happenings in them. We also ask that you update your emails on the parent portal.

We hope that families already have Meet the Teacher Night, Homecoming Weekend and Marching Band Home Show marked on their calendars. We love to have the support of our community and I am certain our students do as well! Please be aware of our School Council dates and information. We are looking for interested parents to serve on our Council. Becoming a member of our Council serves as an outlet to respectfully voice concerns and ideas to improve our learning community.

Lastly, I would like to wish all of you a great start to the school year! Each year provides us with an opportunity to improve ourselves and the experiences we face. This year we will focus on strengthening critical thinking skills for all students in order to develop proficient problem solvers. We are also embedding social and emotional learning competencies into our curriculum. I am eager to share more on both of these aspects as they develop throughout the year!

CHARGER STRONG.
Sincerely,
Michael Dudek
mdudek@bmrsd.net

Click here for a list of faculty/staff

New District Attendance Policy

The High School recognizes that regular and punctual school attendance is essential for success in ensuring that students attend school regularly in Accordance with Massachusetts General Law. Parents or guardians are responsible for ensuring that their children attend school regularly and punctually, and the parents or guardians are responsible for reporting any absence of their child (Ch. 76 §1A ). The school is responsible for inquiring about any unreported absences and notifying the parents or guardians of a student who has 5 or more unexcused absences in a school year (Ch. 76 §1A & 1B).

The expectation for all students is to achieve a minimum 95% attendance rate. The calculated percentage includes all absences from school including excused absences (medical, personal, funerals). Yearly Progress (AYP) and an acceptable performance level of each school include yearly attendance rate and chronic absenteeism.

Regular school attendance is defined as three (3) excused absences during a quarter.

Documented Excused Absences
The following absences are considered documented excused and do not count towards the maximum three (3) allowed absences, however documentation must be provided and missed work must be made up:

Excused absences include:
 College School Visits (Juniors and Seniors are allowed 2)
 Medically documented illness or injury (seen by a physician)
 Bereavement/family funeral
 Major religious observances
 Court Date
 Severe family circumstances (excused at the discretion of the principal)

Absences for those reasons listed above will be noted when proper documentation has been received. This documentation must be submitted no later than 5 school days after the absence. Illness will only be excused with a note from a doctor after being seen. Families who schedule routine appointments (counseling, dental or medical appointments) during the school day will only have excused absences for the time of appointment. Students are expected to return to school if time permits.

PLEASE REVIEW FULL POLICY IN STUDENT HANDBOOK

CLICK HERE FOR ROUTES

IMPORTANT ONLINE FORMS TO COMPLETE

Students were also provided with physical copies of the following forms (please be on the lookout for them):
1) Health Form
2) Military (Family) Form
3) Student Insurance Form
4) Tellstone Bus Company Form
5) Free/Reduced Application

What is a school council?
A school council is a representative school building-based committee composed of the principal, parents, teachers, and community members and, at the grade 9 to 12 level, students.  School councils are a means of promoting the educational benefits of site-based decision making for each and every school in Massachusetts. With teachers, parents and community members working together at its core, the School Council enables the school to be at the center of planning, goal setting and budgeting for school improvements. The expanded participation of the school community in its decision-making helps to provide the school with different and mutually complementary perspectives on its goals and improvements.  

What do School Councils do? What are their main areas of responsibilities? 
The primary responsibilities of the school council are to advise and assist the Principal with the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and to help develop any projects arising out of the SIP that the Principal identifies as beneficial to the successful functioning and development of the school.   The school council meets each month during the academic year.

We are looking for interested students, staff, parents, and community members to serve on our council. Please email Mr. Dudek (principal) if interested (mdudek@bmrsd.net).

Anticipated Dates (5:30-6:30pm):
October 3rd
November 7th
December 5th
January 2nd
February 6th
March 5th
April 2nd
May 7th

Due to the EEE outbreak and subsequent Board of Health restrictions on outdoor activities from 6pm - 8am the COMMUNITY FUN RUN (SEPTEMBER 3rd) HAS BEEN CANCELED!

Milford Regional Medical Center is sponsoring a special presentation “Vaping & Your Teen: The New Look of Nicotine Addiction” on Thursday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m., at Valley Chapel, 14 Hunter Road, Uxbridge.

In 2018, Milford Regional conducted a Community Health Needs Assessment. That study identified vaping as a significant health risk among middle and high school students in our service area.

Milford Regional and the Central MA Tobacco Free Community Partnership are offering this FREE community education program for parents and their teens to learn about vaping and how to protect their kids from this latest trend. I have attached a flyer with more details on the program, and hope that you will share this information with your school community.

September 2nd: No School – Labor Day Recess
September 16th: Meet the Teacher Night (Auditorium/Cafeteria) 6:30-7:30
September 17th, 18th, and 20th: Student Pictures
October 4th: 1st Quarter Progress Reports available on X2
October 10th-12th: Homecoming Weekend / Dance / Community Bonfire
October 11th: No School – Prof. Dev. Day
October 14th: No School – Columbus Day

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BMRHS In the Know - Early Summer 2019

7/12/2019

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Principal Message:

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

As we begin to prepare for the 2019-2020 academic school year I would like to provide you with some information that will help you start the year. This will be the first of two summer newsletters to the community.

This newsletter contains several live links and videos. You will also find important dates, tips on improved communication, and school updates. We ask that you look at our newsletter closely and complete any necessary forms as soon as possible.

Social media and a plethora of communication outlets are embedded in our website. Several twitter accounts and online blogs have information and current school happenings in them. We also ask that you update your emails on the parent portal.

We hope that families already have Freshmen Orientation, Meet the Teacher Night, Homecoming Weekend and Marching Band Home Show marked on their calendars. We love to have the support of our community and I am certain our students do as well! Please watch for School Council dates and information in the next month or so as we will need interested parents serving on our Council. Becoming a member of our Council serves as an outlet to respectfully voice concerns and ideas to improve our learning community.

Lastly, I would like to wish all of you a happy and relaxing summer and eagerly await students and parents back to school. Each year provides us with an opportunity to improve ourselves and the experiences we face. Here’s to a new school year!

CHARGER STRONG.
Sincerely,
Michael Dudek
mdudek@bmrsd.net

Upcoming Dates:

August 12th-17th: Band Camp (12:00-8:00pm)
August 16th: First day of Football Tryouts
August 17th: Music Community BBQ (5:00pm); Performance (6:30pm)
August 22nd: First day of Fall Sports Tryouts
August 23rd: StartStrong Freshman Orientation (9:00am-12:00pm)
August 28th: First day of school for students
August 30th: No School -Labor Day Recess
September 2nd: No School – Labor Day Recess

Click here for District Calendar

Guidance Office Number: 508-876-0104

Fall Pre-Season Schedule: Click here

Below you will find a list of the fall sports that are offered as well as the dates for the first day of pre-season. All coaches’ contact information can be found on the athletic website here: Athletic homepage
In order for your child to be eligible to participate in fall sports, they must have an updated physical (13 months) and be registered on FamilyID. Click here to access: FamilyID Registrations

Fall Sports
● Football (Grades 9-12)
● Boys Soccer (Grades 7-12)
● Girls Soccer (Grades 7-12
● Volleyball (Grades 7-12)
● Cross Country (Grades 6-12)
● Field Hockey (Grades 7-12)

Fall Sports Start Dates
● Football: August 16th
● All fall sports August 22nd

Have you started your summer assignments?

click here for summer assignment website

This summer, students and staff can select ONE of the following books that center around the theme of problem solving and overcoming challenges. We believe that when we learn how to appropriately overcome challenges and become problem solvers, our community becomes stronger!

There is an independent proposal option this year as well if students do not like any of the choices. In the fall, all students and staff will participate in a BMR community day that will consist of workshops, activities, and projects that all center around community outreach in some way. Our community day will be scheduled on 9/11/19.

2019 Book Ideas: Problem Solving and Overcoming Challenges Theme

"The Hate U Give"
by Angie Thomas

"Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close"
by Jonathan Foer

"I am Malala"
by Christina Lamb and Malala Yousafzai

DO you know that students/parents/guardians have access to a student information system that has many features including attendance, schedules, and assessments? "X2 - Aspen" is an on-line application that has the capability of allowing parents and students to log on and view various modules within the X2 database. Once you create an account (which many of you have already been using since your son/daughter entered the middle school) you will be more informed of your daughter/son's progress in school.

Getting started with X2 - Aspen Parent/Student Portal. 
*Please contact Tina Poirier (tpoirier@bmrsd.net ) to sign up.
*Portal Log-In Website

Training Videos:
There are a number of videos (under five minutes) you can watch to get an overview of what the Family and Student portals have to offer. 
Student Portal Overview
 Parent Portal Overview  
Emailing Teachers

  I hope the above information is helpful to you. X2 is a valuable tool which will allow us to increase communication among parents, students, teachers, and administrators. 

Hello Students/Parents:

Several of you (or your parents) have requested a school supply list. Due to the nature of a high school schedule and various assigned teachers the high school does not have a formal list that we issue to families.

We do have an informal list in case you are eager to purchase items prior to the first day of school. Please realize that teachers will provide items needed for specific courses during the first days of school.

Potential Supply list (Freshmen)

General Supplies:
Highlighters, Pens, Pencils, Notebooks, Loose-leaf, Box of Tissues, CHROMEBOOK CASE

Math:
All advanced and honors students will need a graphing calculator. We recommend a TI-83 or TI-84. Either one is fine. If students choose to rent one from us, the cost is $30 for the year. If students qualify for free or reduced lunch there is no rental cost for calculators.

Science:
Pens, Pencils, Notebook or 3 ring binder for Science work only, and a 5 function calculator.

Foreign Language:
3 ring binder (1” hard or flex) required with dividers and loose leaf paper for Spanish only, composition notebook for journal writing (not spiral), pens/pencils, colored pens for editing

Link for best Chromebook cases

May/June Highlights!

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BMRHS In the Know - April/May

4/28/2019

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PRINCIPAL MESSAGE:

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

Warmer days are with us as we begin to prepare for MCAS, AP exams, and Spring sports. The past several months have come and gone and we have a lot to celebrate and look forward to. As we begin to think about spring activities, we must focus in on our end goals. Are you striving to earn straight A's for the fourth quarter or win the class elections and become an officer? How about making the playoffs and becoming a Dual Valley Conference All-Star? In order to reach your goals, you must have a plan in place. Remember that you have the support of faculty and staff at BMRHS to get you to your end goals. Let us "Finish Strong" and make this the best quarter yet!

Please take a look at the calendar filled with various school events. In addition, Quarter 3 Report Cards have been posted onto X2 and are available in your parent portal as a PDF file. We invite you to review your daughter/sons' Report Card and contact your students teachers should you have any questions or concerns.

Do not miss out on the many events planned for the rest of the year. We would love to see you there!

Happy Spring!
CHARGER STRONG.
Sincerely,
Michael Dudek
mdudek@bmrsd.net

Superintedent Message:

I hope this communication finds you and your family well.

I am out reaching to formally notify you that we have a couple of important changes to our calendar for this current school year. As you know we had one snow day this year, and as a result, we should be going to school until Monday, June 17th. However, we are going to move that half day of school for students to Friday, May 24th which was originally scheduled to be a day off for our students.

That means that our students will in fact to get out on Friday, June 14th as initially planned. That Friday, June 14th will be a full day for students. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch with your child's principal or with my office.
We are hopeful that these changes will better accommodate your family's needs.

Very respectfully,

Jason DeFalco, EdD.
Superintendent

A BMRHS STUDENT

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

How can you help?

Make school attendance a priority
• Talk about the importance of showing up to school everyday, make that the expectation.
• Help your child maintain daily routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s sleep.
• Try not to schedule dental and medical appointments during the school day.
• Don’t let your child stay home unless truly sick. Complaints of headaches or stomach aches may be signs of anxiety.
Help your teen stay engaged
• Find out if your child feels engaged by his classes and feels safe from bullies and other threats. Make sure he/she is not missing class because of behavioral issues and school discipline policies. If any of these are problems, work with your school.
• Stay on top of academic progress and seek help from teachers or tutors if necessary. Make sure teachers know how to contact you.
• Stay on top of your child’s social contacts. Peer pressure can lead to skipping school, while students without many friends can feel isolated.
• Encourage meaningful afterschool activities, including sports and clubs.

Attendance Statistics: (Our School-Wide Goal is 95% attendance rate)
March
Class of 2019 - 93.86%
Class of 2020 - 95.81%
Class of 2021 - 94.90%
Class of 2022 - 95.87%

April
Class of 2019 - 94.17%
Class of 2020 - 95.44%
Class of 2021 - 94.73%
Class of 2022 - 93.69%

GUIDANCE NEWS

Top recommendations for Juniors:
1. Keep your grades up or get your grades up
2. Take the SATs
3. Visit colleges! (you get 2 visits this semester - Make sure to fill out the college visit form and have your parent sign it first. This form can be found in guidance!
* Don't know what college to visit? Check out Naviance and and use the Super Match College tool! use the Super Match College tool!
Are you a Junior looking to attend a 4 year institution?

Make sure you take the SATs! We recommend that you take the SAT at least once in the Spring (May or June) and then again in the Fall!
Sign up directly at CollegeBoard.org Find a variety of ways to practice for the exam by clicking HERE

3rd Quarter Honor Roll is Announced!

Congratulations Students - Click here for list

Blackstone-Millville Regional: Student Council Highlights

Written By: Cassandra DeMotte

Every spring, the BMRHS Student Council attends the Massachusetts Association of Student Councils conference. This is an exciting time for student leaders to gather together and not just enjoy our time but to learn new skills on how to enhance our leadership skills. The first major aspect of this annual MASC conference trip is the Polar Plunge. This is designed for us to raise money as a school for the Special Olympics organization. The Polar Plunge also has a costume contest. This year our student council dressed up as Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Our council raised over $600 for this amazing fundraiser and had a great time taking the plunge!

We were also incredibly lucky this year to have three delegates present a workshop for 45 students! Jacob Chaplin led the workshop alongside Cassandra DeMotte and Susana Valdes. The workshop, “The Towers of Teamwork Traits,” emphasized a group’s ability to work well with different leadership and teamwork traits. One way they demonstrated this was by highlighting how bad communication occurs when group members are not able to speak openly with other group members. This workshop helped to teach students how to adapt to certain teamwork constraints and encouraged students to thrive under conditions even if they are not ideal for project development.

All of our delegates also attended four workshops each that had unique lessons and ideas on ways to develop new leadership skills, as well as new ways to work as a team. The workshops also addressed challenges that all people face while serving in student council. Some of the workshop topics included facing anxiety, developing ways to not fear asking for help, and also spreading happiness and kindness.

Our council also attended the election speeches where delegates from other schools were attempting to become part of the MASC state executive board. These election speeches consisted of many different individuals with all different campaigns. We were happy to assist in the development of an amazing executive board.

Another major part of the conference is the two different guest speakers that come to us from across the country to inspire us and lead us in the right direction in life. The first guest speaker encouraged using perspective to find your path in life and how some people may not see you as smart in one field but a genius in another. The other guest speaker shared a new view on what it means to “FAIL”. They described it as the “First Attempt In Learning.” This inspired us to move on past our mistakes.

The MASC conference concluded with everyone's all-time favorite event--dinner and dancing. Every council dressed up in semi-formal attire and enjoyed an elegant dinner of chicken, ravioli, salad, and to top it off, decadent chocolate cake. This year our council chose to wear black with red accessories to match our Minnie and Mickey Mouse theme from the Polar Plunge. After dinner we went to the ballroom for an awards ceremony. The night ended with over 1000 excited student leaders brought together by good music and a dance floor. Students danced the night away while creating unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.

BMR MUSIC CONTINUES TO CHARGE ON!

The BMR Music Department had a successful end to their winter season. Over the course of two weekends: the BMR Winter Guard won 1st place at NESBA Finals in Division Scholastic Class AA, capping off an undefeated season, the High School Wind Ensemble received a gold medal at the MICCA (Massachusetts Instrumental, Choral Conductor's Association) State Concert Festival, the High School Concert band received a bronze, the 8th grade band received a gold medal and the 7th grade band received a silver medal. In addition, the BMR Winter Winds/Percussion finished their season strong with a first-place finish in Scholastic Open Class, scoring very competitively with other Open Class specialties.

Upcoming events include the High School Wind Ensemble performing at Symphony Hall in Boston on May 4th at 1:50 PM, and BMR's Jazz Night in the BMR cafeteria on Friday, May 3rd at 7 PM.

Mr. Roe Wins Parteners in Excellence Award!

Mass Insight Education & Research has named Mr. Ethan Roe a Partners in Excellence Teacher Award recipient for his exemplary work in their AP STEM and English Program. Mr. Roe one of 29 Massachusetts AP teachers who has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to student success during the 2017-2018 academic year.

As an honoree, Mr. Roe was presented with a plaque and $750 check at the 7th annual Partners in Excellence Award Celebration, which was held on April 10, 2019 at The College of Holy Cross in Worcester, MA.

On behalf of the BMRSH community, we would like to sincerely thank Mr. Roe for his commitment to not only his students but in his craft.

S’Park Awards Honor Media Mentors Including Damien Gaudet

The Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College recognized two outstanding media mentors from across the United States with S’Park Media Mentor Awards. The annual awards honor high school teachers and advisers who are committed to igniting a passion for media in their students.

Mr. Damien Gaudet was invited to an award dinner and reception at the college. While on campus, he met the advisers and managers of the Park School’s own nationally acclaimed student media outlets and learned about the Park Scholar Program, which provides full-cost-of-attendance scholarships for communications students.

“The Park School is privileged to sponsor many great speakers and events, but the S’Park Media Mentor Awards program is my favorite,” said Diane Gayeski, dean of the Park School. “Each of our awardees inspires high school students to see media as powerful tools to shape the society that they will inherit, and they instill a culture of excellence in their cohorts. Over the years, the mentors have become a wonderful pipeline for some of our most talented students and we appreciate the opportunity to forge relationships with students who may not otherwise have heard of Ithaca College or thought that a Park School degree could be in their futures.”

WHAT: The Chargers Parent Connection is the high school “PTO.”

MEETING: Wednesday May 15th at 6:30 PM at the high school.

MISSION STATEMENT: the Chargers Parent Connection (CPC) is organized for the purpose of supporting the education of students at Blackstone-Millville Regional High School (BMRHS) by fostering and maintaining relationships among the school, parents/guardians, teachers, school administrators and others interested in the objectives of this school.

ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN!

UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES:

May:
May 1st – Tri M Honor Society Induction Ceremony – Auditorium – 7:00 p.m.
May 3rd – Seniors – Progress Reports
May 3rd – Jazz Night – Cafeteria – 7:00 p.m.
May 10th – Drama Performance – Auditorium – 7:00 p.m.
May 11th – Drama Performance – Auditorium – 4:00 p.m.
May 13th – Music Awards Night/Concert – Auditorium – 7:00 p.m.
May 15th – Underclassmen – Progress Reports
May 15th - Parent Connection Meeting (High School PTO) - 6:30pm
May 15th - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony - 7:00pm
May 21st-22nd - Math MCAS (Sophomores)
May 21st-22nd - CPR Certification Workshop (Seniors)
May 23rd - Senior Parade / All School Assembly / Senior Luncheon
May 24th - 1/2 Day of School for Students / Full Day for Staff/Faculty
May 27th – No School – Memorial Day Holiday
May 28th – Town Meeting – Auditorium – 7:00 p.m.
May 28th – Senior Exams – A & B
May 29th – Senior Exams – C & D
May 30th – Senior Exams – E & F
May 31st – Senior Exam – G
June:
June 3rd - Senior Class Trip - Martha's Vinyard
June 4th/5th - Biology MCAS
June 5th – District Senior Parade / Senior Banquet
June 6th - Senior Awards Night - 7:00pm
June 7th – Senior Breakfast / Graduation
June 10th-13th - Underclassmen Exams
June 14 – Last day of school (FULL DAY) – report cards mailed

Congratulations SENIORS!
Click here for college acceptance list.

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BMRHS In the Know - February/March

3/1/2019

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PRINCIPAL MESSAGE

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

Whoever said that winter in New England is long and dreary? Until recently, we were enjoying a snow-free winter and were not shoveling our driveways. Beside the recent snow fall, we can say that a lot has been happening here to keep everyone energized and positive at BMR. We look forward to Spring athletics, music, and fundraising events! Please review our newsletter for most recent happenings and scheduled events.

I know we are only in the 3rd quarter but we need to look ahead to next year and review our course selection process. Please be on the lookout for emails and workshops to help you guide your daughter/son in choosing courses for next year!

Quarter 3 Progress Reports will be posted onto X2 and will be available in your parent portal as a PDF file. We invite you to review your daughter/sons' Progress Report and contact your students teachers should you have any questions or concerns.

Do not miss out on the many events planned for March and April. We would love to see you there! Happy (almost) Spring!

CHARGER STRONG.
Sincerely,
Michael Dudek
mdudek@bmrsd.net

2nd Quarter Honor Roll - Congratulations Students!

How can you help?

Make school attendance a priority
• Talk about the importance of showing up to school everyday, make that the expectation.
• Help your child maintain daily routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s sleep.
• Try not to schedule dental and medical appointments during the school day.
• Don’t let your child stay home unless truly sick. Complaints of headaches or stomach aches may be signs of anxiety.
Help your teen stay engaged
• Find out if your child feels engaged by his classes and feels safe from bullies and other threats. Make sure he/she is not missing class because of behavioral issues and school discipline policies. If any of these are problems, work with your school.
• Stay on top of academic progress and seek help from teachers or tutors if necessary. Make sure teachers know how to contact you.
• Stay on top of your child’s social contacts. Peer pressure can lead to skipping school, while students without many friends can feel isolated.
• Encourage meaningful afterschool activities, including sports and clubs.

Attendance Statistics: (Our School-Wide Goal is 95% attendance rate)
January
Class of 2019 - 93.77%
Class of 2020 - 94.46%
Class of 2021 - 94.45%
Class of 2022 - 94.86

February
Class of 2019 - 91.36%
Class of 2020 - 90.69%
Class of 2021 - 92.86%
Class of 2022 - 93.56

Congratulations to our Seniors!
Click here for update list.

3rd Quarter Progress Reports:

3rd quarter progress report grades will be posted on the parent portal on March 6th!
Please take a look and email teachers with any questions. Teachers are available after school for extra help. Please stress to your daughter/son the importance of completing coursework and mastering content.
Summer school will not run at the high school this year. Students may re-gain credit (with overall average between 55-64) at summer school programs in neighboring districts or through online summer recovery programs.
We hope that many of our students do not need to enroll in summer school but if they do we will provide more information in May.

BMRHS In the Know: Video and Photos

UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES :

Class of 2019 News
-Butter-braid Fundraiser 3/11-3/25
-Mr. BMR March 13th 6:30 pm BMR HS auditorium
-Open dues collection from now till the end of the school year. Dues must be paid in full to attend prom and senior week activities.

Performance on May 10th and 11th

DRAMA FUNDRAISER - Please contact Mrs. Rounds - AVAILABLE IN SCHOOL - lrounds@bmrsd.net

March:
March 3rd – BMMA – Craft Fair – 8:00am-5:00pm – Cafeteria
March 4th – High School Music Concert – 7:00-9:00pm-Auditorium
March 5th – Spring Sports Meeting – 6:30-8:00pm – Auditorium/Cafeteria
March 6th - Progress Reports available on X2
March 8th – Girls Alumni Basketball Game – 5:00-8:00pm Gymnasium
March 13th – Mr. BMR – Senior Class Fundraiser – 7:00-9:00pm Auditorium

April:
April 3rd – End of 3rd Quarter
April 9th – Report cards available on X2
April 12th - Drama Club – Movie Night Fundraiser – 6:00-9:00pm – Auditorium
April 15th – 19th – Spring Recess – No School
April 25th – MEFA College Financial Seminar – 6:00-8:00pm - Auditorium
April 26th – Jr/Sr. Prom – 6:00-10:00pm – Crystal Lake

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BMRHS In the Know - January Newsletter

12/28/2018

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Principal Message:

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

I would like to welcome the New Year with a couple of quotes I found:

Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.
-Hal Borland

We spend January 1st walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives, not looking for flaws, but for potential.
- Ellen Goodman

For last year's words belong to last year's language  And next year's words await another voice.  And to make an end is to make a beginning.
-T.S. Eliot, "Little Gidding"

You may interpret these quotes however you like. Sometimes it is best to express wishes and thoughts by the words of others. I would like to wish all of you a happy new year!

Reflecting back to our 2018 school year I can honestly say that we have had a tremendous start to the year and I am simply amazed with all that I have observed. I am delighted to see many of our Seniors being accepted to college. We already have an impressive list of schools including: St. John’s University, Johnson and Wales University, Franklin Pierce University, Loyola - Chicago, Providence College, Arizona State University, Hofstra University, Worcester State University, Suffolk University, Merrimack University, and the Universities of New Haven, Maine, and Massachusetts. I know our students are excited about their futures and many eagerly await more letters of acceptance.

Here’s to a productive NEW YEAR!
CHARGER STRONG.

Sincerely, Michael Dudek

A December Recap:

Lisa Rounds and her Drama Club celebrated December with "A Christmas Carol"

The holidays aren't the holidays without the sounds of music

More December recap: https://www.smore.com/6374e

Midterm Exams INFORMATION:

Video Program Extends Beyond the Classroom

Blackstone-Millville Regional High School’s advanced video class continues to work with PBS Student Reporting Labs on extended learning opportunities and partnerships outside of the classroom. “Our students deliver high quality video content that has been shared out nationally,” states Principal Michael Dudek. Video Production teacher, Damien Gaudet, shares that “this year we had BMR senior, Emily Franceschi, highlighted on the PBS National News broadcast describing her opinion on the power of celebrity influence on politics. Most recently, BMRHS was notified that their video content is being utilized on the Rhode Island PBS educational site where teachers can use various resources for lesson plans and curriculum use. The lesson plan is for use with the New England Mill Rehabilitation media gallery to analyze the practice of mill rehabilitation in New England. Blackstone-Millville Regional High School students captured footage and produced several of these videos for a student project last academic year.

Here is the direct link to the site:
https://mass.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ne-mills/new-england-mill-rehabilitation/

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Upcoming Events:

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BMRHS In the Know - November/December

11/28/2018

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Principal Message:

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

These past two months have been filled with Holiday cheer and a time of thanks! We have a lot to celebrate and be grateful for. This season, we hosted a "district of one, Thanksgiving Dinner." We had a tremendous turnout and I am looking forward to our next community celebration.

Since the last time you read our newsletter we celebrated our honor roll students, a Thanksgiving Football game victory, a boys soccer playoff win, individual musician accomplishments, and our first college acceptance letter. Our teachers have also been working diligently to engage students in exciting learning opportunities. Below you will find some images capturing these moments.

Additionally, School Council dates and information are posted within the newsletter. Please take a look and see what else we have in store!

Important! If there are snow delays or cancellations please check your local television stations. A OneCall message will also be issued by the Superintendent.

Here’s to a productive end of 2018!

CHARGER STRONG.
Michael Dudek

December 12th - 2nd Quarter Progress Reports Available
December 14th/15th - Drama Performance
December 17th - HS Band and Chorus Concert (7:00-9:00pm)
December 21st - Half Day Dismissal - Pep Rally
December 24-28, 31 - Holiday Recess
January 1st - New Year's Day - No School
January 2nd - School Opens
January 16/17/22/23- Midterm Exams for all Students
January 19th - Professional Development Day (No School for Students)
January 21st - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
January 30th - 2nd Quarter Report Cards available on X2

IN NEED OF PARENTS:

What is a school council?
A school council is a representative school building-based committee composed of the principal, parents, teachers, and community members and, at the grade 9 to 12 level, students.  School councils are a means of promoting the educational benefits of site-based decision making for each and every school in Massachusetts. With teachers, parents and community members working together at its core, the School Council enables the school to be at the center of planning, goal setting and budgeting for school improvements. The expanded participation of the school community in its decision-making helps to provide the school with different and mutually complementary perspectives on its goals and improvements.  

What do School Councils do? What are their main areas of responsibilities? 
The primary responsibilities of the school council are to advise and assist the Principal with the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and to help develop any projects arising out of the SIP that the Principal identifies as beneficial to the successful functioning and development of the school.   The school council meets each month during the academic year.

We are looking for interested students, staff, parents, and community members to serve on our council. Please email Mr. Dudek (principal) if interested (mdudek@bmrsd.net).

Anticipated Dates (5:30-6:30pm):
December 13th
January 10th
February 14th
March 14th
April 11th
May 9th

SCHOOL GOAL: 95% OVERALL Attendance Rate
Monthly Numbers by Year of Graduation:
Class of 2019: Sept (94.64%); Oct (94.15%); Nov (90.85%)
Class of 2020: Sept (95.78%); Oct (94.3%); Nov (93.06%)
Class of 2021: Sept (96.05%); Oct (95.15%); Nov (92.74%)
Class of 2022: Sept (95.71%); Oct (94.98%); Nov (92.02%)

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Blackstone-Millville Regional High School is making a special effort to ensure that all students fully benefit from their education by attending school regularly. Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Your student should start building this habit immediately so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Consistent attendance will help children do well in high school, college, and at work.

DID YOU KNOW?
· Missing 10 percent (or about 18 days) increases the chance that your student will not read or master math at the same level as their peers.
· Students can still fall behind if they miss just a day or two days every few weeks.
· Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
· By being present at school, your child learns valuable social skills and has the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with other students and school staff.
· By 9th grade, regular and high attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scores.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
We miss your student when they are gone and we value their contributions to our school. We would like you to help ensure that your student attends regularly and is successful in school. If your student is going to be absent or late, please contact the attendance line at 508-876-0114.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU
We know that there are a wide variety of reasons that students are absent from school, from health concerns to transportation challenges. We invite you to contact us if you are facing a personal challenge so that we might be able to assist you. We promise to track attendance daily, to notice when your student is missing from class, communicate with you to understand why they were absent, and to identify barriers and supports available to overcome challenges you may face in helping your student attend school.

SCHOOL POLICIES AND STATE LAWS
It is important that you understand our school policies and procedures. We, the school, are required to take daily attendance and notify you when your student has an unexcused absence.
If your daughter/son has three unexcused absences in one quarter, we will send a letter of notification home to you. After four unexcused absences we will schedule a conference with you and your student to identify the barriers and supports available to ensure regular attendance. We are obligated to develop a plan that may require an assessment to determine how to best meet the needs of your student and reduce absenteeism.

Students who have 10 excused absences within the school year will need to schedule a conference with administration to discuss how to best meet the educational needs of a student. Consultation with medical professions may be considered.

At Blackstone-Millville Regional High School, we encourage students and families to commit to, and support students to meet a school expectation of a 95% attendance rate.

WHAT PARENTS CAN DO
· Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
· Prepare for school the night before, finishing homework and getting a good night’s sleep.
· Don’t let your student stay home unless they are truly sick. Keep in mind complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
· Avoid appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
· Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
· Keep track of your student’s attendance.
· Talk to your student about the importance of attendance.
· Talk to your students’ teachers if you notice sudden changes in behavior. These could be tied to something going on at school.
· Encourage meaningful afterschool activities, including sports and clubs.

COMMON PRACTICES TO AVOID
Although excused absences do not count towards the “academic 50” policy, missing days/classes hinder academic progress. Students have commonly missed a school day for routine dentist and medical appointments that do not warrant missing an entire day of school. Please be aware that individual course attendance is taken.

Missing school-sponsored community events also count towards a student’s absentee record. Students will not be excused for missing events that build on school culture and positive spirit.

Many students/guardians are not aware that excused absences are recorded on school records and forms. Colleges and future employers may view attendance records: excused/unexcused absences, tardies and dismissals.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact myself or anyone in our guidance office.

Sincerely,

Michael Dudek, Blackstone-Millville Regional High School

Please be Aware: Safety First

We know that the holiday season is a hectic one, where people can be coming and going- always in a rush. However, as a community, we have to be sure that we are paying attention to what matters most - the safety of our children. That is why we wanted to take some time to remind our families of a few of the protocols we have in place to help us do so. We know that they may take a few extra moments, but in the end - they are worth the time they take.
First, please be prepared to answer a few important questions when entering your child’s school - and be prepared to show identification for the purpose of dismissing or speaking with your child.
If your child is going to be absent, please inform the school, as soon as possible. If we do not hear from a parent or guardian, the school will need to contact our school resource officer to perform a physical safety check.
*Lastly, if you call the school and ask for information regarding your child, please be prepared to wait or even receive a call back. We cannot share any information over the phone until we have confirmed who we are speaking with ensuring we have authorization from the parent or guardian to communicate with the person requesting the information.
We thank you again for your understanding and your cooperation.

1st Quarter Honor Roll Announced!

CHARGERS MAKE CENTRAL MASS ALL-STAR TEAM!

Austin Glode, Lucas Pereira, and Jarrod McCarthy were named Central Mass All Stars for boys division 3 soccer! Congratulations to all our student-athletes.
Click here for full list of athletes

Fall Sports Highlight Videos

MARCHING BAND / MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS

The Marching Band completed a successful season with a second place finish at National Championships, only .3 tenths out of first place. They also won a caption award for Best Overall Effect. In addition, the marching band finished the season as New England States Champions and New England Regionals Champion. The three featured soloists in this year's show, Cameron Werning, Cameron Cerundolo, and Ellie Gervais, received praise all season long and contributed greatly to the show's success.

After two short weeks off, our winter season is kicking off with our competitive Winter Guard, Winter Winds/Percussion, Jazz Band and our chamber ensembles: brass choir and woodwind choir.

Here are some pictures from National Championships, held at Metlife Stadium.

Video Highlights - Fall Activities

Upcoming Events

ACTIONS SHOTS - Classroom / Field trip Activities

UPDATES WITH MID-TERM EXAMS

Students need to be on time for exams.
Students absent during an exam can only make up the exam if it is an excused medical absence. The exemption policy is only for semester classes (students need to meet criteria)
Exam dates will follow a regular full-day schedule. Lunch and afternoon review sessions are scheduled.
Students may be dismissed after an exam period (physical guardian note needs to be handed into office). Students are highly encouraged to stay for the entire day - study/review sessions DO HELP!
If there is a snow day and school is canceled we will continue with the exam schedule and make-up exams later in the week (ie: School is canceled on January 17th. We will make-up Period C and D exam on January 22nd).

Tentative Exam Schedule - May change due to inclement weather
January 16th - Exams A & B
January 17th - Exams C & D
January 22nd - Exams E & F
January 23rd - Exam G

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BMRHS In the Know - September / October

9/24/2018

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Principal Message:

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

I am excited to share our fall newsletter with you. There is a positive energy in the air and I am eager to continue this wave into the first few months of school. Marching Band and fall athletics have begun and our CHARGER pride is growing strong!

This newsletter contains several live links, surveys and videos. You will also find important dates, parent tips, and on-going updates. Additionally , we ask that you look at our newsletter closely and complete any necessary forms as soon as possible. Forms include handbook acknowledgement, Internet policy, and media release forms.

School Council dates and information are posted within the newsletter. We are looking for interested parties to be part of the council. We began our school year concentrating on building healthy relationships throughout our building. Lots of icebreakers and "getting to know" you activities were observed. We have some great individuals in our school and I look forward to sharing some of these stories with you in future newsletters.

I also am including an important memo centered on school attendance. Please take a look at this memo and help us with our goal of 95% attendance rate!

Here’s to a productive Fall/Winter!
CHARGER STRONG.

Sincerely, Michael Dudek
mdudek@bmrsd.net

October 25th - Mini College Fair (8:15-10:00am)
October 31st - Senior Halloween Costume Breakfast (7:35am)

November 7th - Winter Sports Meeting (6:30-8:00pm) Auditorium
November 13th - Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:30-7:30pm)
November 14th - Parent/Teacher Conferences (2:30-4:30pm)
November 15th - Mini College Fair (8:15-10:00am)
November 16th - Marching Band Celebration Dinner (6:00-8:00pm)
November 19th - COMMUNITY Thanksgiving Feast
November 21st - Half Day Dismissal - Thanksgiving Recess (10:48am)
November 22nd/23rd - NO SCHOOL

December 12th - 2nd Quarter Progress Reports Available
December 14th/15th - Drama Performance
December 17th - HS Band and Chorus Concert (7:00-9:00pm)
December 21st - Half Day Dismissal - Pep Rally

ONLINE PARENT FORMS:

Attention Parents/Students,

In the spirit of utilizing technology to gather data and make life easier for all, I have created electronic signature forms for parents and students to complete. You received physical copies of each form in the beginning of the school year but I will also provide you with live links to complete (if you have not done so).
Students and parents will need to complete all forms using the live links below. Please review an electronic copy of the student handbook before signing documents.

Live Links Below:

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS Opt-Out Form Signature Page - 2018-2019
Parent Acknowledgment - STUDENT HANDBOOK SIGNATURE PAGE - 2018-2019
Military Opt-Out Form Signature Page - 2018-2019

PARENTS /GUARDIANS: JOIN SCHOOL COUNCIL

What is a school council?
A school council is a representative school building-based committee composed of the principal, parents, teachers, and community members and, at the grade 9 to 12 level, students.  School councils are a means of promoting the educational benefits of site-based decision making for each and every school in Massachusetts. With teachers, parents and community members working together at its core, the School Council enables the school to be at the center of planning, goal setting and budgeting for school improvements. The expanded participation of the school community in its decision-making helps to provide the school with different and mutually complementary perspectives on its goals and improvements.  

What do School Councils do? What are their main areas of responsibilities? 
The primary responsibilities of the school council are to advise and assist the Principal with the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and to help develop any projects arising out of the SIP that the Principal identifies as beneficial to the successful functioning and development of the school.   The school council meets each month during the academic year.

We are looking for interested students, staff, parents, and community members to serve on our council. Please email Mr. Dudek (principal) if interested (mdudek@bmrsd.net).

Anticipated Dates (5:30-6:30pm):
November 8th
December 13th
January 10th
February 14th
March 14th
April 11th
May 9th

Parent-Teacher Conferences - Schedule Online!

The high school will conduct Parent-Teacher Conferences on the following days: November 13th (4:30pm-7:30pm) and November 14th (2:30-4:30). For your convenience we have created an online appointment schedule. Parent/Guardians will be able to create a schedule of appointments, minimizing long waits to see specific teachers. Parents/Guardians who choose to come to school without appointments may see teachers if a time slot is available.
To schedule a conference, select your child's teacher(s) who you would like to schedule a conference with on November 13th and 14th. It is easy to schedule more than one conference for one child, or more than one conference for multiple children.
If you have any questions before you start this process, please email Mr. Dudek at mdudek@bmrsd.net or call the main office and speak with Linda (508)-876-0117.

Please make every effort to schedule appointments online. If you need to schedule over the phone you may do so with Linda. First come, first serve with appointments. Pick your conference(s), then register name and contact info. This creates a registration for each conference and sends you a confirmation email with a link to choose appointment times. On that same page, you will be able to add and change both registrations and appointments.

*CONFIRMATION OF ALL TIMES/APPOINTMENTS NEED TO BE MADE FROM A GENERATED EMAIL SENT TO YOU AFTER YOU CHOOSE YOUR TIMES.

LINK WILL BE AVAILABLE ON OCTOBER 29th

September Happenings:

Blackstone-Millville Regional High School embraces Summer Reading in a Unique Way Written By: Nicole Shaughnessy and Michael Dudek

Over the last five years, BMRHS has worked hard to reinvent our idea of summer reading. During this timespan, the high school worked together to transform our typical summer reading assignment to a more unique experience that centered around school community and unity. At this time, we introduced our “One School, One Book” summer reading program. This new summer reading program largely centered on the “Summer Reading Celebration” which was held on a day when students and staff returned to school in September. These “Summer Reading Celebrations” allowed students to participate in activities that highlighted aspects of the selected novels annually. While this proved to be a success overall, BMRHS staff were determined to make the summer reading experience more enjoyable for all students. So, our community kept transforming. The following year, our “One School, One Book” summer reading program became our “One School, One Theme” summer reading program to give students more choice in the book they wanted to read over the summer. While students enjoyed having the choice between two novels and felt that the “Summer Reading Celebrations” were fun, staff felt that they could do a better job meeting the needs of students and our community. Thus, this past spring staff decided to center our summer reading program on the theme of community. A committee made up of the English Department and other willing teachers, met regularly in the spring to select five novels that highlighted the theme of community in some way. They also worked to come up with community service project ideas for students so that we could run workshops during our “Summer Reading Celebration” day in September. Through working on this committee, it became clear that BMRHS was committed to making summer reading something more valuable for students.

In addition to participating in community service workshops on our Summer Reading Community Day, students also created community service projects in their English classes. Instead of taking a test on the novel they chose to read, students were able to design their own community service project proposal. This task was project based and it allowed students to be creative and propose something that was meaningful to them. This project allowed students to apply their summer reading in a more meaningful way. Student project topics were diverse, ranging from creating care packages for the military, collecting toys for tots, and setting up dog washes for local pets.

Building community can be achieved in a variety of ways. At BMRHS, our annual COMMUNITY READING CELEBRATION has become a vital opportunity for us to not only celebrate reading, but to embrace and build our community. BMRHS Principal, Michael Dudek, states that “BMRHS’s Reading Celebration exemplifies how powerful we are when we come together as one, and work collaboratively to make a positive difference in our community. Students and staff stated that they were amazed to see and hear about the positive energy and passion in the various projects held at the high school.” With our community's hard work we were able to complete the following projects:
Cleaned and painted the Senior Rock, made dog toys for the Humane Society, cleared out brush and memorialized those who lie in our cemetery, lifted the spirits of hospital patients at Children’s Hospital by writing cards, created "basic need" bags filled with toiletries for the victims of the fires in Lawrence, and beautified our campus with newly planted flowers and bushes.

In addition to completing the above service projects, BMRHS hosted a community breakfast for all staff and students in our courtyard. The "No Evil Project" was also on our campus, giving staff and students a creative opportunity to experiment with labels and redefining stereotypes. In the near future we will showcase the art created by the "No Evil Project" participants with an in-school display.

October Happenings:

October 10th: BMR Core Values Day - PSAT’s; Career & Civic Responsibility
Our recent practice of PSAT administration for sophomores and juniors have allowed us to revamp “PSAT Day” to include additional opportunities for all students. Please allow me to explain this scheduled day.

A majority of the Class of 2021 participated in the Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Test (PSAT) which is the primary phase of the Massachusetts Math and Science Insight initiative. This initiative is designed to expand access opportunities for all students to engage in rigorous, college-level Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Additionally, a select number of students from the Class of 2020 also participated in the PSAT exam.

Juniors who did not register for the PSAT exam participated in some guidance led workshops. Students explored college and career options through NAVIANCE. Our Freshmen enjoyed hosting a guest speaker who talked about his life experiences and how to overcome challenges.

Lastly, the members of the Class of 2019 explored college and career options or participated in community service. Seniors visited a college campus, interviewed for a potential employment opportunity, or finalized their college applications/scholarships and resume. To be exempt from the day, seniors were asked to write a simple reflection and pass it into the office by Friday, October 19th.

November Happenings:

IN THE KNOW - VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

STUDENT VOICE!
STUDENT REPORT LABS: UPDATES

Click on class year for blogs!

Fall Sports - SENIOR LAST HOME GAMES:
Girls soccer Monday October 22nd @ 3:30
Volleyball Monday October 22nd @ 3:30
Boys soccer Wednesday October 24th @ 6:45
Field Hockey Friday October 26th @ 3:30
Football Saturday October 27th @12:00

The BMR Marching Band is off to a great start this season. Performing their show, "Young and Beautiful", the band has piled up one 2nd place finish and FIVE 1st place finishes. The show features musicians Cameron Werning, Cameron Cerundolo and Ellie Gervais.
Starting October 27th, the marching band beings their 3-week long championships series:
October 27th: New England States Championships
November 3rd: New England Regional Championships
November 10th: National Championships

Athletes of the Month:
Madison Gaudette - JV Girls Soccer
Austin Roy - Varsity Football
Meghan Broduer - Varsity Field Hockey

Students of the Month:
Emerson Smith - Freshman
Neel Patel - Freshman
Madison Sullivan - Sophomore
Hunter Lavoie - Sophomore
Erin Brown - Junior
James Ahearn - Junior
Abigail Putnam - Senior
Scott Constantineau - Senior

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BMRHS In the Know - Late Summer 2018

8/16/2018

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Principal Message:

Hello All,

I hope your summers are going well.

I want to re-share some information that was sent to you earlier in the summer and update you on the master schedule and school events. The below links will be helpful in answering many of your questions.

Updates on schedule:

Student schedules for the 2018-2019 school year should be posted and available on the parent/student portal. We ask that students take a look at their schedule and report any concerns with their guidance counselor via our online schedule change form. Students will be provided with a hard copy of their schedule on the first day of school. Please realize that the first week of school will be dedicated to resolving student schedules.

Building a master schedule to accommodate all student needs/interests is no easy task. As a staff, we have made every possible attempt to build a scenario that satisfies a majority of the requests. Some students will need to make tough choices with their schedules. We have many "singletons" including band, AP level classes, and our electives. Your schedule should reflect your interests and requirements for graduation, college majors, or career plans.

A few students have already been contacted to discuss conflicts in their schedule. Communication has been made in order to update students on AP courses and high interest electives. Please complete the online form to notify guidance staff that you are looking to change your schedule.

Important Links:

Online Form - Schedule Change

General Supply List

Fall Sports Dates

Our first day of school for students will be August 29th. We ask that students are here by 7:35am.

See you all soon!

Michael Dudek
BMRHS Principal

August 22: District Fun Run (6:00pm)
August 23rd: First day of Fall Sports Tryouts
August 24th: StartStrong Freshman Orientation (9-12:00pm)
August 29th: First day of school for students
August 31st: No School -Labor Day Recess
September 3rd: No School – Labor Day Recess
September 11th, 12th, and 13th: Student Pictures (Photography Associates)
September 14th: "One School, One Theme" Community Day
September 19th: Meet the Teacher (Auditorium/Cafeteria) 6:30-7:30
September 28th-29th: Homecoming Weekend
October 2nd: 1st Quarter Progress Reports available on X2
October 5th: No School – Prof. Dev. Day
October 8th: No School – Columbus Day

JOIN US!

Get your online forms completed!

In the spirit of utilizing technology to gather data and make life easier for all, I have created electronic signature forms for parents and students to complete. Students and parents are asked to complete all forms using the live links in this DOCUMENT.

Athletics Updates:

To be eligible for tryouts on Day 1: Aug. 17th Football / Aug. 23rd for All other fall sports
1.     Purple card signed by the school nurse for evidence of current physical (13 month to the day) or a copy of an updates physical.
2.     Complete registration through Family ID before tryouts.
3.     Parents and student-athletes must complete the online free concussion course. Link can be found on the Athletic Department website. ( This can be completed after teams are made)
4.     Student-athletes must have passed 4 subjects in the 1st quarter, as well as 4 subjects for the year.

Coach Contacts:
Boys Soccer (Grades 7-12) - Keith McNamara: Kmcnamara@bmrsd.net
Girls Soccer (Grades 7-12)- Hillary Roberge: hroberge@bmrsd.net
Volleyball (Grades 7-12) - Vanessa Normandin: normandin171@hotmail.com
Football (Grades 9-12) - Josh Euglow: Jeuglow@bmrsd.net
Cross Country (Grades 6-12)- Symonne Scott: scott.symonne@gmail.com &
Margaret Fitzgerald mfitzgerald@bmrsd.net
Field Hockey (Grades 7-12) - Jessica Nasuti: jdnasuti@yahoo.com
Cheerleading (Grades 8-12) - Katie Corriveault: katiemariec10@comcast.net

Courses to Explore:

Please review your class schedule. We have a few courses that have seats available for students to take. I would ask that you consider the following courses when filling in your schedule:
A Period (Sem 1): Foundations of Digital Design
B Period (Sem 1): Graphics 2
B Period (Sem 2): Video Production
B Period (Full Year): AP Computer Science Principles or Computer Science Principles
E Period (Full Year): Conceptual Physics
E Period (Full Year): Honors Physics
E Period (Full Year): CP Integrated Chemistry/Physics (formally CP Chemistry)

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BMRHS In the Know - Early Summer 2018

7/11/2018

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Principal Message:

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

As we begin to prepare for the 2018-2019 academic school year I would like to provide you with some information that will help you start the year. This will be the first of two summer newsletters to the community.

This newsletter contains several live links and videos. You will also find important dates, tips on improved communication, and school updates. We ask that you look at our newsletter closely and complete any necessary forms as soon as possible.

Social media and a plethora of communication outlets are embedded in our website. Several twitter accounts, Facebook and online blogs have information and current school happenings in them. We also ask that you update your emails on the parent portal.

We hope that families already have Freshmen Orientation, Meet the Teacher Night, Homecoming Weekend and Marching Band Home Show marked on their calendars. We love to have the support of our community and I am certain our students do as well! Please watch for School Council dates and information in the next month or so as we will need interested parents serving on our Council. Becoming a member of our Council serves as an outlet to respectfully voice concerns and ideas to improve our learning community.

Lastly, I would like to wish all of you a happy and relaxing summer and eagerly await students and parents back to school. Each year provides us with an opportunity to improve ourselves and the experiences we face. Here’s to a new school year!

CHARGER STRONG.
Sincerely,
Michael Dudek
mdudek@bmrsd.net

Upcoming Dates:

August 13th-18th: Band Camp (12:00-8:00pm)
August 17th: First day of Football Tryouts
August 18th: Music Community BBQ (5:00pm); Performance (6:30pm)
August 23rd: First day of Fall Sports Tryouts
August 24th: StartStrong Freshman Orientation (9-12:00pm)
August 29th: First day of school for students
August 31st: No School -Labor Day Recess
September 3rd: No School – Labor Day Recess
September 11th, 12th, and 13th: Student Pictures (Photography Associates)
September 14th: "One School, One Theme" Community Day
September 19th: Meet the Teacher (Auditorium/Cafeteria) 6:30-7:30
September 28th-29th: Homecoming Weekend
October 2nd: 1st Quarter Progress Reports available on X2
October 5th: No School – Prof. Dev. Day
October 8th: No School – Columbus Day

4th Quarter Honor Roll Announced:

click on image for list

Parent/Student
ONLINE FORMS TO COMPLETE!

In the spirit of utilizing technology to gather data and make life easier for all, I have created electronic signature forms for parents and students to complete. Students and parents are asked to complete all forms using the live links in this DOCUMENT.

Chromebook Roll-Out Workshop

To better serve our community, all BMRHS students are issued Chromebooks. The implementation of a 1:1 program creates a learning environment where students have continuous access to technology, leading to increased academic achievement. BMRSD's commitment to continued research and review by administrators, teachers, and support for families will extend to professional development and workshops.

We ask ALL FRESHMEN AND NEW STUDENTS as well as PARENTS/GUARDIANS to attend a 1:1 Chromebook workshop held on July 25th or August 8th (9:00-10:00am) in the high school library. Students/guardians who cannot make this workshop will be issued a Chromebook during the first week of school.

We will share the following:
*Vision and Beliefs about Learning
*Chromebook as a Learning Tool
*Safety and Proper Care
*Required parent/students forms
*Usability of Chromebooks, APPS, and Google features

Note Chromebooks cannot be picked up unless the Program Consent / Participation Form has been completed.
Here is the link: BMRSD Technology Program Consent/Participation Form

Have you started your summer assignments?

SUMMER READING, ADVANCED PLACEMENT ASSIGNMENTS, AND SUMMER MATH UPDATES:
CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE

Fall Athletic Updates

To be eligible for tryouts on Day 1: Aug. 17th Football / Aug. 23rd for All other fall sports

Purple card signed by the school nurse for evidence of current physical (13 month to the day) or a copy of an updates physical.
Complete registration through Family ID before tryouts.
Parents and student-athletes must complete the online free concussion course. Link can be found on the Athletic Department website. ( This can be completed after teams are made)
Student-athletes must have passed 4 subjects in the 1st quarter, as well as 4 subjects for the year.

Coach Contacts:
Boys Soccer (Grades 7-12) - Keith McNamara: Kmcnamara@bmrsd.net
Girls Soccer (Grades 7-12)- Hillary Roberge: hroberge@bmrsd.net
Volleyball (Grades 7-12) - Vanessa Normandin: normandin171@hotmail.com
Football (Grades 9-12) - Josh Euglow: Jeuglow@bmrsd.net
Cross Country (Grades 6-12)- Symonne Scott: scott.symonne@gmail.com &
Margaret Fitzgerald mfitzgerald@bmrsd.net
Field Hockey (Grades 7-12) - Jessica Nasuti: jdnasuti@yahoo.com
Cheerleading (Grades 8-12) - Katie Corriveault: katiemariec10@comcast.net

Link to: Athletic Newsletter

Parents/Guardians: Staying Informed

There are several online platforms that you can use to stay informed. Check out grades, assignments, etc...

Let me highlight a few for you:
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Click here to learn more on parent access to google classroom!

X2 PARENT PORTAL

Getting started with X2 - Aspen Parent/Student Portal. 
*Please contact Jill Rondeau (jrondeau@bmrsd.net) to sign up.
*Portal Log-In Website

Training Videos:
There are a number of videos (under five minutes) you can watch to get an overview of what the Family and Student portals have to offer. 
Student Portal Overview
 Parent Portal Overview  
Checking Grades  
Emailing Teachers

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Potential Back to School Shopping List:

Hello Students/Parents:

Several of you (or your parents) have requested a school supply list. Due to the nature of a high school schedule and various assigned teachers the high school does not have a formal list that we issue to families.

We do have an informal list in case you are eager to purchase items prior to the first day of school. Please realize that teachers will provide items needed for specific courses during the first days of school.

Potential Supply list (Freshmen)

General Supplies:
Highlighters, Pens, Pencils, Notebooks, Looseleaf, Box of Tissues, CHROMEBOOK CASE

Math:
All advanced and honors students will need a graphing calculator. We recommend a TI-83 or TI-84. Either one is fine. If students choose to rent one from us, the cost is $30 for the year. If students qualify for free or reduced lunch there is no rental cost for calculators.

Science:
Pens, Pencils, Notebook or 3 ring binder for Science work only, and a 5 function calculator.

Foreign Language:
3 ring binder (1” hard or flex) required with dividers and loose leaf paper for Spanish only, composition notebook for journal writing (not spiral), pens/pencils, colored pens for editing

Link for best Chromebook cases

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BMRHS In the Know - June

6/4/2018

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Principal Message

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

As we begin to finalize our 2017-2018 school year I would like to update all of you on final exams, 4th quarter report cards, summer school registration, our "One School, One Theme" Summer Reading Project, and much more!

You will find wonderful videos and pictures highlighting out SENIOR WEEK and GRADUATION. We are extremely proud of our graduates and wish them well!

A final SUMMER NEWSLETTER will be published in mid July highlighting SUMMER READING UPDATES, fall sports dates, marching band camp, Freshmen Orientation and the academic 2018-2019 school year. For now, let us hope for some warm weather and sunshine!

CHARGER STRONG.

Sincerely, Michael Dudek

MCAS - Biology - Select Sophomores and Freshmen: June 6th-7th

June 11th - DVC All-Star Banquet
June 13th - Junior Book Awards Night (8:30am-9:30am)

Final Exams (Grades 9-11)
June 20th - Periods A & B
June 21st - Periods C & D
June 22nd - Period E & F
June 25th - Period G & Make-up Exams

June 26th - Last Day of School/Early Dismissal (@9:30am)

*Exam times: 7:42-9:12am and 9:15-10:45am.

*Afternoon sessions include lunch and exam review.

*Students who choose to leave at the end of exam periods will need a physical note for each day.

*Students absent from school during an exam can only make up the exam if it is an excused medical absence.

*Students who have a medical absence will need to makeup exam on June 26th or schedule time with guidance office.

SUMMER READING, ADVANCED PLACEMENT ASSIGNMENTS, AND SUMMER MATH UPDATES:
CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE

SENIOR WEEK - A Video Review

BMR CHARGERS SPORTS UPDATE

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

BMR junior Claire Collins has been accepted to attend Art All-State Massachusetts. Art All-State Massachusetts is an intense two-day program that brings together 145 high school juniors of exceptional artistic potential and commitment to work with practicing artists to create collaborative installations. During the program, students will work in groups to explore contemporary art and use their newfound knowledge to inspire their collaborative work. Students will be exposed to many possible art careers as the sixteen artist mentors discuss their work and share experiences providing a valuable resource for young artists. The event will culminate with a public viewing and reception of the work created in the two-day program. Link to information: http://www.massarted.com/art_allstate.html

Seniors Complete Their 4th Quarter Internships

Student Experience:
"I believe that every student should be taking part in an internship if they are seriously interested in what they are interning. For me, I got to become close with a lot of police officers learning about their background, story and how each officer handles a certain situation. It was a great learning experience that I believe every student who is passionate about what they want to do with their life should partake in."
- Michael Giovanella

Student Experience:
"During my internship I took a lot of knowledge out of it and I am extremely happy that I was able to take this opportunity. I learned that you always need to be productive, you need to listen, and you need to be patient. Being productive helps you keep your focus on whatever you are doing and it also helps bring clients because it shows that you are a hard worker. Having to listen is a huge part of the job."

-Griffin Herrick

Student Experience:
"I think everyone in high school should do an internship
because of the feeling you get and experience in the field of
duty or career that you want to pursue in life. This was
the best learning experience I have ever had and also the
most fun I have ever had. Instead of staying at home and
watching TV I was able to go out in the real world and
see how it really works and what goes on."

-Erik Kopczacki

Student Experience:
"I am still amazed at the list of things I was able to do during this internship. So many things I will remember forever. During the Internship, I went to my first structure fire. There we were sitting around the table in the morning when the tone came on for a reported structure fire across the city on Avenue C. It was a surreal moment...

-Brian Turcotte

More information to register for Summer School!

SUMMER SCHOOL REGULATIONS:
Students who scored between a 55 and 64 in a course will not receive credit for the course BUT are eligible for summer school. Students have several options to regain course credit. Click on above link for options.

May Event Happenings:

Highlights: TEACHING AND LEARNING
in action!

New Resource for Students and Parents!

Click on image for website!

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ALL THINGS:Blackstone Millville Regional High School

Principal Message: ​

​New District Attendance Policy

Students were also provided with physical copies of the following forms (please be on the lookout for them):​1) Health Form2) Military (Family) Form3) Student Insurance Form4) Tellstone Bus Company Form​5) Free/Reduced Application

Due to the EEE outbreak and subsequent Board of Health restrictions on outdoor activities from 6pm - 8am the COMMUNITY FUN RUN (SEPTEMBER 3rd) HAS BEEN CANCELED!

Upcoming Dates:

Guidance Office Number: 508-876-0104

Have you started your summer assignments?

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

GUIDANCE NEWS

3rd Quarter Honor Roll is Announced!

Congratulations Students - Click here for list

Blackstone-Millville Regional: Student Council Highlights

BMR MUSIC CONTINUES TO CHARGE ON!

Mr. Roe Wins Parteners in Excellence Award!

S’Park Awards Honor Media Mentors Including Damien Gaudet

UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES:

PRINCIPAL MESSAGE

Congratulations to our Seniors!Click here for update list.

3rd Quarter Progress Reports:

BMRHS In the Know: Video and Photos

UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES :

​Class of 2019 News-Butter-braid Fundraiser 3/11-3/25-Mr. BMR March 13th 6:30 pm BMR HS auditorium-Open dues collection from now till the end of the school year. Dues must be paid in full to attend prom and senior week activities.

A December Recap:

More December recap: ​https://www.smore.com/6374e​

Midterm Exams INFORMATION:

Video Program Extends Beyond the Classroom

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Upcoming Events:

Principal Message:

IN NEED OF PARENTS:

Please be Aware: Safety First

1st Quarter Honor Roll Announced!

CHARGERS MAKE CENTRAL MASS ALL-STAR TEAM!

Fall Sports Highlight Videos

MARCHING BAND / MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS

Video Highlights - Fall Activities

Upcoming Events

ACTIONS SHOTS - Classroom / Field trip Activities

UPDATES WITH MID-TERM EXAMS

Principal Message:

ONLINE PARENT FORMS:

PARENTS /GUARDIANS: JOIN SCHOOL COUNCIL

September Happenings:

Blackstone-Millville Regional High School embraces Summer Reading in a Unique Way Written By: Nicole Shaughnessy and Michael Dudek

October Happenings:

November Happenings:

IN THE KNOW - VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

STUDENT VOICE!STUDENT REPORT LABS: UPDATES

Click on class year for blogs!

Fall Sports - SENIOR LAST HOME GAMES:Girls soccer Monday October 22nd @ 3:30Volleyball Monday October 22nd @ 3:30 Boys soccer Wednesday October 24th @ 6:45 Field Hockey Friday October 26th @ 3:30 Football Saturday October 27th @12:00

Athletes of the Month:Madison Gaudette - JV Girls SoccerAustin Roy - Varsity FootballMeghan Broduer - Varsity Field Hockey

Students of the Month: Emerson Smith - FreshmanNeel Patel - Freshman Madison Sullivan - Sophomore Hunter Lavoie - SophomoreErin Brown - JuniorJames Ahearn - JuniorAbigail Putnam - Senior ​Scott Constantineau - Senior

JOIN US!

Get your online forms completed!

​In the spirit of utilizing technology to gather data and make life easier for all, I have created electronic signature forms for parents and students to complete. Students and parents are asked to complete all forms using the live links in this DOCUMENT.

Athletics Updates:

Courses to Explore:

Upcoming Dates:

4th Quarter Honor Roll Announced:

Parent/Student ​ONLINE FORMS TO COMPLETE!

In the spirit of utilizing technology to gather data and make life easier for all, I have created electronic signature forms for parents and students to complete. Students and parents are asked to complete all forms using the live links in this DOCUMENT.

Chromebook Roll-Out Workshop

Have you started your summer assignments?

Fall Athletic Updates

Link to: Athletic Newsletter

Parents/Guardians: Staying Informed​

X2 PARENT PORTAL

Potential Back to School Shopping List:

Principal Message

SUMMER READING, ADVANCED PLACEMENT ASSIGNMENTS, AND SUMMER MATH UPDATES:CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE

SENIOR WEEK - A Video Review

BMR CHARGERS SPORTS UPDATE

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Seniors Complete Their 4th Quarter Internships

May Event Happenings:

Highlights: TEACHING AND LEARNING​in action!

Michael Dudek

Archives

Categories

ALL THINGS:
Blackstone Millville Regional High School

Principal Message:

New District Attendance Policy

Students were also provided with physical copies of the following forms (please be on the lookout for them):
1) Health Form
2) Military (Family) Form
3) Student Insurance Form
4) Tellstone Bus Company Form
5) Free/Reduced Application

Congratulations to our Seniors!
Click here for update list.

Class of 2019 News
-Butter-braid Fundraiser 3/11-3/25
-Mr. BMR March 13th 6:30 pm BMR HS auditorium
-Open dues collection from now till the end of the school year. Dues must be paid in full to attend prom and senior week activities.

More December recap: https://www.smore.com/6374e

STUDENT VOICE!
STUDENT REPORT LABS: UPDATES

Fall Sports - SENIOR LAST HOME GAMES:
Girls soccer Monday October 22nd @ 3:30
Volleyball Monday October 22nd @ 3:30
Boys soccer Wednesday October 24th @ 6:45
Field Hockey Friday October 26th @ 3:30
Football Saturday October 27th @12:00

Athletes of the Month:
Madison Gaudette - JV Girls Soccer
Austin Roy - Varsity Football
Meghan Broduer - Varsity Field Hockey

Students of the Month:
Emerson Smith - Freshman
Neel Patel - Freshman
Madison Sullivan - Sophomore
Hunter Lavoie - Sophomore
Erin Brown - Junior
James Ahearn - Junior
Abigail Putnam - Senior
Scott Constantineau - Senior

In the spirit of utilizing technology to gather data and make life easier for all, I have created electronic signature forms for parents and students to complete. Students and parents are asked to complete all forms using the live links in this DOCUMENT.

Parent/Student
ONLINE FORMS TO COMPLETE!

Parents/Guardians: Staying Informed

SUMMER READING, ADVANCED PLACEMENT ASSIGNMENTS, AND SUMMER MATH UPDATES:
CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE

Highlights: TEACHING AND LEARNING
in action!