BLMS Latest News & Information

Included in this E-News:

• Mark Your Calendar
• Parking Lot Safety - Drop Off Loop
• Friday 12/13 AM Assembly Schedule
• ASB Spirit Week - Winterfest
• Attention 6th grade parents: WEB Movie Night
• Lost & Found
• Student Arrival and Dismissal Times
• A note from our PBSES Coach
• Geography Bee
• Musical Auditions Update
• Attendance
• BLMS Twitter Account
• Volunteer at BLMS
• PTSA News: General Membership Meeting January 9 at 6:30 PM
• School…

Included in this E-News:

• Mark Your Calendar
• Parking Lot Safety - Keep crosswalks clear
• Jamba Juice Fundraiser for FIRST Robotics Club
• Early Release Grading Day - December 6
• Math Club News
• Attention 6th grade parents: WEB Movie Night
• Student Arrival and Dismissal Times
• Musical Auditions Update
• Attendance
• A Note from our Counselors
• Reminder - School policy on deliveries to students: Forgotten Items and Student Messages…

Friday, December 6, 2019

8:10 - 10:55 AM

Early Release for Grading

We will have an altered schedule on Friday, December 6. We will start at 8:10 AM like usual, but release at 10:55 AM for grading.

Students will start their day in 1st period, not BBT.

Lunch will not be served.

Included in this E-News:

• Mark Your Calendar
• All after school activities cancelled on Wed. 11/27
• Thanksgiving Holiday
• Holiday Gift Barn - Register by 11/29
• Parking Lot Safety - Keep crosswalks clear
• Jamba Juice Fundraiser for FIRST Robotics Club
• A Note from our PBSES Coach
• Musical Auditions Update
• Trimester 2 Schedules
• Early Release Grading Day - December 6
• Attention 6th grade parents: WEB Movie Night
• Attendance
• A Note…

Spirit Days: Apple Cup

Are you a Husky or Cougar?  Show your college pride on Tuesday and Wednesday for Beaver Lake’s annual Apple Cup Spirit Week.  Students (and staff) are encouraged to wear the school of choice colors to show their support and cheer on the college team!!!!

Included in this E-News:

• Mark Your Calendar
• Lost & Found - Last Call!
• Regular school schedule 11/25 - 11/27
• All after school activities cancelled on Wed. 11/27
• Thanksgiving Holiday
• Holiday Gift Barn - Register by 11/29
• Musical Auditions Update
• Early Release Grading Day - December 6
• Attendance
• A Note from our Counselors
• Reminder - School policy on deliveries to students: Forgotten Items and Student Messages
• Winter…

Each year Holiday Gift Barn serves children in the Issaquah School District. The Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank turns Pickering Barn into a huge department store where parents choose gifts and stocking stuffers for each of their children. They also have a wrapping station and child care so gifts can stay a surprise until Christmas morning.

Register now through November 29! 

Families residing in the Issaquah School…

Lost & Found - Last Call!

Is your child missing a coat or lunch box or other item?

All Lost and Found items will be displayed on the stage until Friday afternoon.

Please have your student check the stage for items they may have left around school. We have a lot of jackets, sweatshirts, lunch boxes, water bottles, umbrellas, etc.

Unclaimed items will be bagged up and donated to a local charity on Friday afternoon…

Included in this E-News:

• Mark Your Calendar
• Winter 1 Sports Season Update & Intramural Girls Basketball Update
• BLMS Twitter Account
• A Note from our PBSES Coach
• Geography Bee
• Volunteer at BLMS
• PTSA News: Trivia Night 11/15
• School District News: Middle School Online Learning & VOICE Mentors
• Issaquah Schools Foundation News: Cultural Bridges & Shop for a Cause
• City of Issaquah News: Sock Hop & Community Center…

BLMS TRIVIA NIGHT
Please join the fun at PTSA FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT!
ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AND PARENTS!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 in the Commons
Doors Open 6:30pm, Trivia begins at 7pm
Click HERE to Register for this FREE family event
PRIZES, CONCESSIONS & FUN!  

Go Bulldogs!

 MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

• November 4-8 - Book Fair in the Commons
• November 8 - Schedule Change Alert: AM Assembly Schedule for Veteran's                                   Assembly
• November 8 - Spirit Day: Wear RED, WHITE and BLUE!
• November 8 - Deadline to turn in sports registration to guarantee clearance to                                start on 11/12
• November 11 - Veteran's Day - No School
• November 12…

Hello Beaver Lake Families,

I wanted to let you know that I have created a twitter account and I am attempting to tweet about the amazing things that are happening at Beaver Lake.  I think this will be a fun way to share highlights about each day or events at school.  You can find us at  @BlmsBulldogs 

I also wanted to remind you that our Scholastic Book Fair is happening next week from November 4th - 8th in our Commons…

Bear Sighting In Area

We wanted to let our Beaver Lake families know that this afternoon a community member reported a bear sighting near our bus loop property line. The Department of Fish and Wildlife has been made aware of the sighting, as well as our neighboring schools. Admin and staff went out to investigate and secure the area.  Confirming the bear had moved along and with the visual securing of the campus, it…

 MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

• November 1 - Schedule Change Alert: AM Assembly Schedule for Recognition                               Assembly
• November 4-8 - Book Fair in the Commons
• November 4 - Cross Country End of Season Banquet - after school in Commons
• November 5 - Student Store at lunches
• November 5 - Orchestra Concert, 7:00 PM
• November 8 - Schedule Change Alert: AM Assembly Schedule for Veteran's                …

Winter 1 Sports Season - Nov 12 through Jan 18

• Co-ed Wrestling (Grades 6-8, non-cut)
• Girls Basketball (Varsity & JV) with tryouts (Grades 6-8)
• Girls Intramural Basketball (Grades 6-8, non-cut) Start date - to be determined

Key Dates

• Monday, Oct. 28 – Online registration opens! Click here for more information about the registration process.
• Friday, Nov. 8 - Deadline to turn in forms and payment to guarantee…

Deliveries to Students

Forgotten Items:

If your student forgets their lunch or other important items including homework, parents may leave it at our Drop-Off Bookshelf in our office vestibule. Please label the item with your child’s name. If the item is valuable or anything you’re not comfortable leaving on the bookshelf, please place it in the trustworthy hands of our office staff.

It is the student’s responsibility…

 MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

• October 24 - Schedule Change Alert: PM Assembly Schedule for Fundraiser                                Distribution
• October 28 - Winter 1 Sports Season Registration Opens
• October 31 - Spirit Day: Halloween
• November 1 - Schedule Change Alert: AM Assembly Schedule for Recognition                               Assembly
• November 5 - Orchestra Concert, 7:00 PM
• November 8 - Schedule Change Alert…

Tomorrow is Fundraiser Distribution Day!

Friendly reminder that the ASB Fundraiser product and prize distribution day is tomorrow, Thursday October 24^th located in the main gym at BLMS.  October 24^th is the only day we will be distributing the popcorn and cookie dough due to storage issues for the perishable products.  Students will be called to the gym starting at 1:30 PM to gather their materials and then return…

A Message from Ms. Bosshart, Assistant Principal
Take a Stand Against Bullying

Dear Families,

The month of October is National Bullying Prevention Month.  Bullying is a serious issue affecting our students and schools today.  The best way to deal with this issue is to educate everyone involved-students, parents and staff-about bullying and what we can do to prevent and stop it. 

Throughout the school year, we focus…

 MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

• October 21 - Picture retakes
• October 24 - Schedule Change Alert: PM Assembly Schedule for Fundraiser                                Distribution
• October 28 - Winter 1 Sports Season Registration Opens
• October 31 - Spirit Day: Halloween
• November 1 - Schedule Change Alert: AM Assembly Schedule for Recognition                               Assembly
• November 5 - Orchestra Concert, 7:00 PM
• November…

Hello Beaver Lake Bulldog Families,

I am writing to let you know that we will be having a service dog join our community on October 21, 2019.  The service dog’s name is Abbot, and she is a short-haired border collie. The U.S. Department of Justice and the Americans with Disabilities Act defines a service animal as “a dog that has been individually trained to perform an important (or specific task(s)).” Service animals…

What are you waiting for?  Now is the time to join Beaver Lake PTSA.  The mission of our PTSA is to support and advocate for all of our students to help them achieve academic and life-skill goals.  How do we do that?  Through YOUR support.  By joining Beaver Lake PTSA, you are showing that you want to partner with us in this goal.  By donating to our Pass the Hat fundraiser, you are helping us enrich the everyday classroom…

Hello Beaver Lake Families,

I am writing to remind you that our front drop off loop is intended for quick student drop off and pick ups.  If you are attending an after school event, please use a designated parking spot in our lots.  You should never leave your vehicle unattended while in our front loop, as it is a fire lane.  In the event of an emergency, we will need the front loop cleared, to allow access for arriving…

October 14 - Teacher Work Day: No School for Students

Please note that Monday, October 14 is a Teacher Work Day. There is no school for students. Students arriving to school will be asked to return home.

BLMS ASB Fundraiser

Microsoft matching funds for our BLMS ASB Fundraiser is now ready for Microsoft employees families participation.  Please make sure to choose the Beaver Lake Middle School – ASB Fundraiser option…

BLMS Fundraiser FINAL Turn In Day on Friday!

This is a reminder that tomorrow is the last day to turn in your orders. Students will turn in their fundraiser envelopes before school. Please drop it off in the bin with their BBT teacher's name on it. Bins will be located on the stage in the commons.

Please consider participating in this important fundraiser.  We thank you if you have already donated or bought cookies…