Bixby Middle School

The BMS virtual book fair is now live! You will be able to purchase books from 9/28-10/9. Thank you for supporting your BMS library! Questions? Contact me @ kblair@bixbyps.org. https://efairs.follettbookfairs.com/guest/home?classCode=ZL37R

Our book fair is entirely ONLINE! From 9/28-10/9, any books purchased through the link below will support your BMS Library. Browse books now; purchase starting Monday! Questions? Contact me @ kblair@bixbyps.org. https://efairs.follettbookfairs.com/guest/home?classCode=ZL37R

Bixby Middle School Parents- All 7th and 8th grade students' grades will be recorded in Canvas this year. If you haven't already, please create a Canvas Parent Account in order to monitor your child's grades and assignments. Here is a link to directions for creating your account https://5il.co/hjny. If you have any questions please email cwilkinson@bixbyps.org.

Lost BHS class ring from 1968? We found one. Call the BMS office @ 918-366-2202.

Chromebook Pickup 7th and 8th Grade- If you did NOT pickup a Chromebook last week for your 7th or 8th grader, you may pickup tomorrow at the MS from 10-12 or 4-6. This will be a drive up distribution from the MS front loop. Make sure you've completed your required paperwork on MSB before you come. https://5il.co/ja77

Good Morning BMS Spartan Families. An update on math placement testing for BMS students; BMS will host our math placement testing for students currently enrolled in on-level BMS mathematics classes wanting to take advanced mathematics classes. Tests will be held @ BMS by appointment only on 8/12 and 8/13. Please contact Rich Wallace, rwallace@bixbyps.org or 918-366-1705 to schedule an appointment or for more information. An additional opportunity for advanced math testing will be available after 8/17.

In association with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and it's partners in continuing education for Oklahoma teachers, parents, and students, BMS would like to share some resources for middle school aged students. Parents and students can visit www.everfi.com/register, use the registration code ab33f239 to join the BMS 2020-2021 class. This class includes the courses FutureSmart, Healthier Me: Middle School, and Ignition which cover a variety of content including nutrition, digital health concepts, and goal setting for middle school students. These courses, and participation in this digital class, are not required for any BMS student. Parents and students are welcome to participate at any level they wish. These courses are offered by OSDE and their partners to support the families of our State.

Chromebooks will be distributed at the Middle School for all 7th and 8th grade students (including virtual SCA) on Aug 4 & Aug 5. We will hand out devices in a "drive up" setting. Parents and students will not be granted access into the building. Reminder: Required paperwork must be received by 6:00pm the day before distribution in order to receive a device. (NOTE: Chromebook insurance purchase is OPTIONAL.) See the attached flyer for a link to the online paperwork and the times/procedures for distribution. https://5il.co/iyip

Chromebook Paperwork Reminder- Your children will be receiving a school issued Chromebook this year. Distribution details/directions will be sent out on August 1st. However, if you haven't already done so, please complete required paperwork as soon as possible. Directions and links can be found here https://5il.co/irm9.

If you want a sport that will help you get more than a medal, cross country is the one to choose. Why else should you join Bixby cross country? What If I can't run far or keep up? No one is born a distance runner - we gradually will Introduce running to you so It Is manageable and enjoyable. When are tryouts? August 3rd, 7:30 am at Bixby High School Track. When are Middle School practices? Official Summer practice begin after tryouts. Once school begins, BMS will practice 7:45-9 am at the High School then take the bus to Middle School. Can I start practicing early? Of course! I encourage you to start running a little every day to ease in to it. Can I play another sport while in Cross Country? While select athletes have pulled it off in the past, competing in two sports in the same season brings potential issues & risks. Two full sport workloads, decreased rest and recovery, less time for school work & not consuming enough calories are just a few reasons why. Not to mention injuries, missed games, missed practices, missed meetings, etc. that are sure to arise when one competes in two sports with overlapping seasons. For these reasons, we feel that committing to multiple sports during the same season is not best for the athlete or our team. Who should I (or my parents) contact if I have questions? mstanton@bixbyps.org OR Facebook: Bixby Track and Cross Country

Here's a note from Mr. Davis concerning our Honors English summer assignments: Students, you may need to check your email spam folder for the Google Classroom Code. Happy Wednesday.

Updated 2020 Volleyball Clinic Info https://docs.google.com/document/d/1liPmNhldN1iWX0WiCVZEI6xpBs3GiSBnxWgKcEame9Q/edit?usp=drivesdk

Basketball (Girls): Tryout Information - 8th: July 16-17 from 8-10am at the HS Big Gym 9th: July 16-17 from 10am-12pm at the HS Big Gym HS: July 16-17 from 10am-12pm at the HS Big Gym

Information on our BMS Summer Assignments for Algebra I, Biology, and 8th grade Honors English can be found under explore / students / summers assignments on the BMS webpage.

Save the Date! Student vaccine clinic on August 4th-5th at BMS! More info to come!

Need a car wash this weekend? Head to Clear Blue Express at 118th and Memorial and support Bixby Middle School Drama Club!

Good morning. Our BMS office is open from 9-3, Monday - Thursday for two more weeks for students / parents still needing to return any items from the school year. Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Good morning and Happy Friday Eve. Here is an update for student locker-clean out; BMS will not have the 4pm-6pm locker clean-out session for Friday, May 22nd. It has been is canceled. Email rvernon@bixbyps.org, rwallace@bixbyps, or rross@bixbyps.org if you have any questions.

Don't forget, Grab & Go Meals are still available through Friday, May 15th! Families can pick up meals daily at the 9th Grade Center or the YMCA from 8 AM - 11 AM.

Spartan families, In order to ascertain the level of need in our community, we ask that you fill out this survey if your Bixby student does NOT have access to the internet and/or a device to complete schoolwork at home. The survey will need to be completed separately for each child enrolled at BPS. Survey link: https://bixbyps.info/techaccess Thank you!