Ask Your Child If They Have Heard Or Seen the Series 13 Reasons Why. While We Don't Recommend
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Chad O. Thomas, Principal
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Greetings,
As we make our way closer to EOG's starting on May 24, I ask that you reinforce with your Bronco the importance of not only their performance on these exams, but also their effort and behavior as we prepare for them. At this point in the year, some of our students like to "coast" to the finish line, yet I would like to see them "pedal hard" all the way through June 9 with great academic success, all while demonstrating great character and behavior.
Congrats toBryce McMillenfor being selected to the MLS Atlanta United US Developmental Academy team.The Atlanta United Academy system is fully funded and will provide a clear pathway for players who show the required potential, ability, and desire to reach the first team as a homegrown player.
Don't miss out on a full night of fun nextThursday, May 18when our Art Department, Drama Club, and Orchestra come together for a variety of events. Starting at 5:30 pm and running until 7:30 pm, the Art Team will present a silent auction of some outstanding artwork that our students have created. At 6:00 pm, the Drama students will be doing a variety of performances in the cafeteria. Lastly, at 7:00 pm, our Orchestra will be performing their Spring Concert in the cafeteria. Swing by for one or all of these events.
Social Media Tip of the Week
Common Sense Media is a website created to assist parents with information about what your kids are doing on Social media.
Check them out byclicking HERE. /
Orchestra students score high marks at Carowinds
The 6th grade students of Bailey Orchestra attended the Carowinds Festival of Music on April 28th, and this beginning level orchestra receivedExcellent Ratingson their performance pieces!! Congratulations to these students and Mr. Myers for their hard work!!
Also we want to sayTHANK-YOUto our amazingchaperones for volunteering their time and energy to make great memories for Bailey Orchestra!
BMS Dancing with the Staff earns a 10!
Congratulations to our 2nd Annual
Dancing With the Staff Winners!
Mrs. Wheeler
Mrs. Blackwell
Mr. Dyer
Claire Hefner
Jacy Madigan
Alexis Logan
Josie Navola
Congratulations as well to ourEarly Voting
50/50 raffle winner,7th Grader,Caroline Traeger.
If you would like toplace an order for a DVD
of the event, the cost is $15. /
A Note from Mrs. Riley:
THANK YOU to EVERYONE wh helped help make our 2nd Annual DWTS Event a success! I wanted to send a special thank you to the following people:
Mr. Hannum & Mr. Wazaneyfor helping with our technical set up.
Lisa Christmasfor preparation help and photography.
Miles Gillfor lighting design,NikolausHeiseron percussion, backstage assistantsMia Wachter, Anna Rice, Layne Gibson,andCaroline Phocus.
Our student hosts,Isabella Orbe, Austin Shaw,Folger Cashion.
Our 7th Grade Performance dance class, and our solo & trio groups withMickie Colven, Reagan Frye, Lauren Desautels,Hailey Bonczek.
The Staff at BMS for going with the flow of the accommodated schedule to have this event in school.
Parents of students for getting kids to school early for practices and supporting our program.
Our custodial staff and students who helped set up, break down, and clean up for the event!
Administration for supporting our extra curricular events and making sure everything ran smoothly.
A BIG thank you to everyone for helping clean up, and for those many hands on deck, I appreciate your time.
And last but certainly not least our 8th grade Performance and Bailey company dancers who worked so hard over the past few months, and a HUGE HUGE thank you to all of our dedicated participating staff; the students never will forget this memory!
Thank you for all you do,Daniela Stone, Erin Ballentine, Lorin Taylor, Amanda Wheeler, Jon Dyer, Amber Blackwell, Bobbie Bigelow, Laura Mitchiner, Jennifer Ladanyi, Dan McDermott, Charlene McDaniel, Katie Farmer, Amanda Recker, Heather Stuart, Julie Gentile, Sam Baez, John Meyers,Kieran Hale.
Great job girls on a wonderful and entertaining show! You should be commended for your hard work!Anna Ciuca, Reagan McDowell, Josie Navola, Jacy Madigan, Claire Hefner, Alexis Logan, Sydney Long, Bridget Szluk, Erin Holder, Kylie Sparks, Roberta Muraira, Tara Mihailovic, Chloe Mechling, Ann Michael Hudson, Emily Underwood, Eva Boatsman, Kaylee Christmas, Brianna Malozzi,andAvery Whalen.
Bailey Drama students give back - performance tonight!
Bailey Middle School's award winning drama program are putting on a Community Outreach production of Cherie Bennett's Zink: The Myth, The Legend, the Zebra. All of the profit from ticket sales and concessions during the event will go to the Isabella Santos Foundation for Children with Cancer.
Zink is Becky's story. Becky is a young girl with leukemia who loves to sing and perform. This play will make the audience laugh, cry, and be uplifted.
Becky, along with her imaginary herd of zebras and a green furry monkey, will help each other find the courage to face unpredictable predators. /
Performances will be in the Bailey Middle School Drama Room (D7) on May 11th and 12th at 7 pm. Tickets are $2 for students and $4 for adults. Extra donations for the Isabella Santos Foundation are welcome. You can buy tickets in front of the media center the week of the show, at the door the night of the show, or online!
Is your child watching the series13 Reasons Why?
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The Netflix series13 Reasons Whyhas been gaining popularity with adolescents. We urge you tobe mindful of your child's exposure to this show.
The series revolves around 17-year-old Hannah Baker, who takes her own life and leaves behind audio recordings for 13 people who she says in some way were part of why she killed herself. Adolescents can significantly benefit from adult guidance given the detailed coverage of difficult topics such as bullying, rape, drunk driving, and suicide.
We encourage you to engage in conversation with your child regarding the show if they are exposed to it. Be advised that this series is not recommended for youth who have been struggling with depression or have any degree of suicidal ideation. Also, binge watching the series is not recommended, as kids can become immersed in the issues of the main character, and not take time to see alternative solutions. The following points have been offered by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP):
- Ask your child if they have heard or seen the series 13 Reasons Why. While we don't recommend that they be encouraged to view the series, do tell them you want to watch it, with them or to catch up, and discuss their thoughts.
- If they exhibit any warning signs (direct/indirect suicide threats, giving away prized possessions, preoccupation with death, changes in behavior, appearance, thoughts, or feelings), don't be afraid to ask if they have thought about suicide or if someone is hurting them. Raising the issue of suicide does not increase the risk or plant the idea. On the contrary, it creates the opportunity to offer help.
- Ask your child if they think any of their friends or classmates exhibit warning signs. Talk with them about how to seek help for their friend or classmate. Guide them on how to respond when they see or hear any of the warning signs.
- Listen to your children's comments without judgment. Doing so requires that you fully concentrate, understand, respond, and then remember what is being said. Put your own agenda aside.
- Get help from a school-employed or community-based mental health professional if you are concerned for your child's safety or the safety of one of their peers.
Suicide is never a solution, it is a permanent response to a temporary concern. Please remember your child's school counselor is available if you have concerns that he or she may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.
Honors Chorus auditions announced
2 days remain for the 7th and 8th grade Honors Chorus Auditions for2017-2018 school year.All 6th and 7th grade students who have been in chorus for at least one semester are encouraged to audition if they are planning to take chorus again next year!
/ Students should be prepared to sight read, vocalize, and sing a song that they learned in chorus.
Audition forms AND the sign up sheets are on the chorus bulletin board in the elective hallway. Please don't wait until the last day to sign up for an audition time.
Please see or emailMrs. Coldironwith any questions.
2017-18 Performance Dance Audition News
7th grade:
Performance Dance auditions will take place onMonday, May 15th & Tuesday, May 16thfrom 8:45 am - 9:35 am. Students will need to attend on BOTH DATES. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to independently warm up. Jazz or lyrical shoes may be helpful, but not required. Please bring a pair of socks if you do not have shoes.
8th Grade:
Performance Dance auditions will take place onMonday, May 15th & Tuesday, May 16thon BOTH days DURING working lunch from 12:05 pm - 12:45 pm. Students should plan to bring a packed lunch both days. Additionally, jazz or lyrical shoes may be helpful, but not required. Please bring a pair of sock if you do not have shoes.
/ Please note "Bailey Dance Company" auditions will not take place until the start of the 2017-18 School Year. Students MUST be on the 7th & 8th Grade Performance Dance Roster in order to audition for Bailey Dance Company. Bailey Dance Company is open to 6th Graders as well (they will be required to be placed in one of the four general dance classes).
The performance dance class rosters will be posted on the dance website, by audition number, onMonday, June 12th.If you have any further questions, please contactMrs. Riley
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ALL STUDENTS planning to audition MUSTcomplete the google formPRIOR to auditions. This form is due NO LATER thanThursday, May 11th. Students must be logged into their school google account to access the form.
If numbers are your thing...
Love numbers? Attentive to detail? We are looking for 3 volunteers to help audit the records for the 2016-2017 school year.
Please contact our PTSA Treasurer,Jessica Kirkman, if you would be willing to assist.
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8th Annual BMS Art Auction coming soon!
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Join us for a fun filled evening at Bailey Middle School onMay 18th, when wewill be hosting the 8thannual Silent Art Auction from 5:00 - 7:30 pm
This is a wonderful evening for parents, family and community members to come view student work and participate in the auction.
Every student in art will have a piece of artwork up for auction as well as a few other special items. There will be an area showcasing the 8thgrade Advanced Artwork, as well as a special Drama Performance at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.
The Advanced 7thand 8thgrade students will also hosting various art activity tables throughout the building. Tickets for these activities will be available for sale at the checkout table. Hope to see you there!
Please contactKieran HaleorDeb Weirwith any questions.
BRONCO CALENDAR
Click HEREto see the BMS Master Calendar for 2017-18
Please note some dates are subject to change
May 11 - 12 / Bailey performance of "Zink," 7:00 pm
May 15 - 16 / Performance Dance auditions
Tues, May 16 / SLT meeting, 5:30 pm
Thurs, May 18 / Orchestra spring concert @ Hough 7:00 pm
Thurs, May 18 / 8th annual art auction, 5:00 pm
Thurs, May 18 / Progress reports -check parent portal
Mon, May 29 / Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL
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