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September 2015
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IN THIS ISSUE...
Computer lovers unite!
Golf Squad today
Get your gear at Curriculum Night
Can't get enough technology? We want YOU
Save the date for Back to School picnic
Walk/Run for great cause
Help a kid go to camp
Support BMS with a little shopping
We'd love for you to get involved
NEW CMS early release dates
How to handle student absence
Chad O. Thomas
Principal
Create a great day!
Greetings ,
On Sept. 2,NCDPI released School Performance results for the 2014-2015 school year. I am proud to announce that Bailey has once again exceeded our student achievement growth goals by being recognized as a North Carolina School of High Growth for 2014-2015 :-)!The North Carolina School Report Cards, to be released later this fall, are one way to measure our progress. The report card will include important information about school and student performance, class sizes, attendance, school safety, suspensions and expulsions, instructional resources and teacher quality. It will also include a School Performance Grade which is calculated and reported by the NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and required for all NC public schools based on legislation passed by the North Carolina General Assembly. Bailey received a "B" for our NC School Accountability Grade for the 2014-2015 school year, falling just a point short of an A. Ultimately, Bailey continues to move in a positive direction with our academic achievement, as well as providing so many outstanding opportunities for our Broncos through the arts, music, and athletics.
I look forward to seeing many of our parents attend Curriculum Night next Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30 pm. We will offer three 30 minute sessions so parents with students on different grade levels have the opportunity to see multiple presentations. In addition, our Elective teachers will offer sessions for parents to see what studentswill belearning this year.
Our Summer Reading Projects are due by Friday, September 4. Please make sure your child has completed their online test in Google to receive full credit. We also ask that you take a minute to read and complete the information requested in our back to school packets if you have not done so already. Those documents should be returned to your child's homeroom teacher as soon as possible. I would like to wish everyone a safe and relaxing three day weekend as we celebrate Labor Day on Monday, September 7. /
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/ Love computers and how they work?
/ The Bailey Code Academy is now accepting applications from any student interested in Computer Science activities. From novice to super geeks, we welcome bright, talented individuals to join your peers in a coding class during Bronco Time, A-Days 9:15-9:40
Click HERE for the online application. You must use a CMS account to log in.
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/ Fall Golf Squad up and swinging
We are very excited to have the Golf Squad Fall at Bailey Middle up and swinging for the semester.Classes begin today, Thursday, September 3rd from 4:30 - 5:30 pm for an eight (8) week semester session.
We are proud to have PGA Professional AaronBlack as the Golf Squad Fall at Bailey Middle Instructor! Aaron is excited and impassioned about teaching the game of golf in schools and we are all dedicated to your child having a great time and learning a lot.
- ALL STUDENTS will meet "outside in the gym" after dismissal
- Classes will begin at 4:30 pm
- PARENTS can pick up students from outside the gym at 5:30 pm (professionals often head back to the clubs after class so please be prompt...thank you! :)
Tomorrow's Golf Squad curriculum will cover: Golf History, Warming Up, Safety, Tools of the Trade, and Putting. Continuing students will receive new handbooks as well as professional instruction that will build on their knowledge. All students will receive Golf Squad Handbooks and Golf Squad visors. All class essentials are provided. Students will be fitted to the right size club in class.
Should you need to refer to specific class info or updates throughout the offering, click HERE to access the Bailey Middle page link on golfsquad.com.Please always feel free to contact me with questions, ideas, concerns, or just to share with me your child's growth in golf.
Thank you all! We look forward to building the foundation to enjoy golf for a lifetime together!
Aaron Williams, PGA
Regional Program Manager
704.500.1540
aaron@golfsquad
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/ BMS spirit wear available at Curriculum Night
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Couldn't make it to Open House? Want to take a peek at the new gear? We are open every day before school, and will have store hours during Curriculum Night, Tuesday September 8, from 6-7:30! Please plan to stop by and see us. We have all new designs for 2015, including ladies' cut shirts, performance shirts, string bags, ball caps and more.
Do you have a soft spot for school spirit? We'd love to have your smiling face in the store! A super fun slot is waiting for you - once a week, once a month, whatever works for you. No experience necessary. Click HERE to find a shift or two and join us!
Karen MadiganJamie Snellenburg, Student Store Chairs
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/ Announcing the BMS Tech Team
/ Calling allTekkies!
New for the 2015-16 school year will be the Bailey Middle School Bronco Tech Team!
The BMS-TECH is made up of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students selected to participate in the program based upon their demonstrated leadership skills and proclivity for technology. The Program is designed to develop a cadre of student leaders equipped with the skills to share knowledge of technology tools, and to develop creative ideas for integrating technology into the BMS Community, and help them transition to the Geek Squad at Hough.
Students will provide basic technology support to students and teachers via tutorials, screencasts and an online tech help desk. Students will also be responsible for a Professional Development session for teachers. Click HERE for theonline application.You must use a CMS account to log in.
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/ Back-to-School Picnic boasts a bunch of Broncos!
/ Mark your calendars! Join your friends at
Bailey Middle's Annual Back-to-School Picnic
Friday, October 2nd
4:30-7:00 pm
BMS football field
- Dunk your favorite principal and teachers in the dunk tank!
- Challenge your friends in the Danger Zone, Wrecking Ball, Triple Bungee Challenge and Giant Trike Race!
- Free cotton candy and popcorn!
- Food trucks on site with food available for purchase!
More details to come! Questions or want to get involved? Please contact Kim Payne
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/ Lace 'em up for Grace
On October 17th at 9 am, family, friends, neighbors, teachers, and supporters are going to gather at Grand Oak Elementary and run or walk a 5K for Grace Haynes.
Grace should now be attending her first year of high school at Hough, not fighting for her life. Last year Grace was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a rare form of pediatric bone cancer.As a community, we want to rally behind Grace and her family with this race.
Registration for the race is currently open. The cost is $30 and the participant will receive a Kic 5K tee shirt. Runners can register by clicking HERE. We are also in need of volunteers to help set up and tear down as well as man water stations. Volunteers can register here by clicking HERE. You can alsofollow us on Facebook. Thanks for your support!
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/ Exciting opportunity with YMCA Camp Harrison
We are very fortunate to live in such a wonderful community. We look at our children and their neighborhood friends, and we're amazed by the fun and exciting summers we're able to provide for our families.
Yet, there are many children that do not have these same opportunities to grow and experience new adventures. We'd like to etablish a scholarship that will provide a Bailey student with the chance to attend YMCA Camp Harrison next summer.Together, we can give a child in our neighborhood middle school the unique opportunity to have the summer of a lifetime.
Please consider helping us send a kid to camp - for more information, click HERE. Thank you! /
Pete & Carrie Seeber
2016 Lake Norman YMCA Incoming Board Chair/ 2017 YMCA Camp Harrison Incoming Board Chair
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/ Don't forget to link your Savings Cards to help Bailey earn $$
Target Debit or Credit REDCard
/ Click HERE to be directed to Target's Take Charge of Education. Our school's number is 123695. Follow the directions to register your Target REDCard. For EVERY transaction on EVERY item, our school gets up to 1% of the purchase.
Harris Teeter VIC Card
/ Each School Year you have to re-link your Harris Teeter VIC Card. Our school's number is 6083. Just give the cashier this number and ask them to link your card. Have more than one child at more than one school? No problem! You can split up your link for up to five schools/groups. Every time you shop and present yourVIC Card, the amount you spend on
qualified items is automatically credited to Bailey.This year, Bailey has been selected as a partnership school, which means that we qualify for the Bonus Program plus other program benefits. For every $100 that we raise throughout the 2015-2016 school year, Harris Teeter will match that with $100 in bonus dollars, up to $2,000. Also, monthly Teacher Appreciation Deliveries available once our school reaches 250 TOTAL links. *Select Harris Teeter brands are considered qualifying items as well as prescriptions from their pharmacy.
Questions? Comments? Please contact Mary McCune, School Rewards Chair
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/ Volunteers make it happen
Thank you everyone who has filled out a "Volunteer Opportunities" form and stepped up to volunteer this year! Volunteering helps great things happen for our students. It is wonderful to see the parents willing to spend time at our school, but we can always use more!
If you haven't signed up yet, there are many opportunities throughout the year. Check out the weekly Bronco Times and ourPTSA websitefor up-coming events. The school and kids need your time and talents! /
Please remember toregister with CMSbefore volunteering, and add Bailey as one of your volunteer schools.
If you have any questions about volunteering or want to add your name as a volunteer, please contact our PTSA Volunteer Coordinator,Amy Gais. We look forward to seeing you at BMS!
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/ Mark your calendar with these Early Release dates
Attention parents - please plan ahead now for the 2015-2016 Early Release days
DATE / SCHEDULE
October 7, 2015 / Bailey dismissal at 1:15 pm
January 20, 2016 / Bailey dismissal at 1:15 pm
*March 1, 2016 / Bailey dismissal at 2:15 pm
April 20, 2016 / Bailey dismissal at 1:15 pm
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/ Attendance reminder
/ You do not need to call the school to report an absence, simply email ourattendance secretary.If you are leaving or coming in late for a medical/dental appointment, please provide a doctor's note.
Please remember our early dismissal cutoff time is 3:30.
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