Baechtel Grove Middle School

Hello BGMS Parents, Guardians, and Care Givers, You might not have received all the assignment sheets from all of your child’s teachers as a progress report last week. There may still be a few that will be sent to your email, or mailed if you do not have an email, this week. In sports BGMS Softball plays Fort Bragg on Tuesday, and Laytonville on Wednesday, both at BGMS, beginning at 4:00 pm. Please remember to bring your masks, limit to 4 family members, and keep distance between families. We appreciate that you understand that we have to follow the CDC guidelines to keep our students playing sports, for now. Soccer plays Mendocino on Tuesday at Mendocino, at 4:00 pm, and Willits Youth Soccer on Thursday, beginning at 5:30, at the city fields. On Saturday, May 1st, BGMS will play Grassroots Soccer, at BGMS, beginning at 2:00 pm. We are providing a summer program for students who need to continue their learning, in person, over the summer due to the difficulty they had with distance learning this year. Notices will go out for those who are required to attend, and if you would like your child to participate, please call the main office. The hours are 8 to 12 noon, June 15th through July 13. Ms. Munguia Hola, padres, tutores y cuidadores de BGMS: Es posible que no haya recibido todas las hojas de tareas de todos los maestros de su hijo como un informe de progreso la semana pasada. Es posible que todavía haya algunos que se enviarán a su correo electrónico, o se enviarán por correo si no tiene un correo electrónico, esta semana. En deportes, BGMS Softbol juega contra Fort Bragg el martes y Laytonville el miércoles, ambos en BGMS, comenzando a las 4:00 pm. Recuerde traer sus máscaras, limitar a 4 miembros de la familia y mantener la distancia entre las familias. Apreciamos que comprenda que tenemos que seguir las pautas de CDC para que nuestros estudiantes sigan practicando deportes, por ahora. Soccer juega Mendocino el martes en Mendocino, a las 4:00 pm, y Willits Youth Soccer el jueves, comenzando a las 5:30, en los campos de la ciudad. El sábado 1 de mayo, BGMS jugará Grassroots Soccer, en BGMS, a partir de las 2:00 pm. Estamos proporcionando un programa de verano para los estudiantes que necesitan continuar su aprendizaje, en persona, durante el verano debido a la dificultad que tuvieron con el aprendizaje a distancia este año. Se enviarán avisos para aquellos que deban asistir, y si desea que su hijo participe, llame a la oficina principal. El horario es de 8 a 12 del mediodía, del 15 de junio al 13 de julio. Sra. Munguia

6th Graders showing their appreciation for our Administrative Assistants.

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Hello BGMS Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers, This is the halfway point in trimester 3. All parents will receive a progress check from their student’s teachers this week. Soccer has three games this week; Tuesday they play Fort Bragg at Fort Bragg, Wednesday they play Pomolita at home, and Thursday they play Fort Bragg at home. Everyone attending the games at home must be part of a 4-member family unit for a player, must wear a mask the entire time at the game, and be socially distanced between family units. We will begin to give out WEB applications to interested seventh graders this week. Ms. Munguia Hola, padres, tutores y cuidadores de BGMS: Este es el punto medio del tercer trimestre. Todos los padres recibirán un cheque de progreso de los maestros de sus estudiantes esta semana. El fútbol tiene tres partidos esta semana; El martes juegan contra Fort Bragg en Fort Bragg, el miércoles contra Pomolita en casa y el jueves contra Fort Bragg en casa. Todos los que asistan a los juegos en casa deben ser parte de una unidad familiar de 4 miembros para un jugador, deben usar una máscara todo el tiempo en el juego y estar socialmente distanciados entre las unidades familiares. Comenzaremos a distribuir aplicaciones WEB a los estudiantes de séptimo grado interesados esta semana. Sra. Munguia

Hello BGMS Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers, We hope everyone enjoyed their spring break. There are nine weeks left to the end of this school year. In four weeks we will begin state testing. The Trimester 2 virtual Honors Assemblies take place on Tuesday of this week. Sixth grade begin at 8:00 am, seventh grade at 9:30, and eighth grade at 11:00. Parents are encouraged to attend. This is the Zoom link for all the assemblies https://zoom.us/j/95473401040?pwd=cDlhc1dEZDhWMjg2RDdubk5wNnpGQT09. Wednesday the Soccer team has their first game with Pomolita, at Pomolita, game time is 2:30. If families have traveled 120 miles or more the current CDC guideline is to quarantine for 7 days after travelling, and it is recommended that you take a test 3 to 5 days after you return. If it is negative students can return in 7 days. If you do not test students must stay out for 10 days, and continue to monitor for symptoms for 14 days. While the student is in quarantine, they must do the work assigned on the teacher’s Google Classroom for each of their classes. Please call the office and let us know if you are in quarantine. We have had some students in person all year, and have not had any community spread at school. We want to continue to make it safe for everyone on site by being responsible and following the guidelines. Ms. Munguia Hola, padres, tutores y cuidadores de BGMS: Esperamos que todos hayan disfrutado de sus vacaciones de primavera. Quedan nueve semanas para el final de este año escolar. En cuatro semanas comenzaremos las pruebas estatales. Las Asambleas de Honores virtuales del Trimestre 2 se llevarán a cabo el martes de esta semana. El sexto grado comienza a las 8:00 am, el séptimo grado a las 9:30 y el octavo grado a las 11:00. Se anima a los padres a asistir. Este es el enlace de Zoom para todos los ensamblados https://zoom.us/j/95473401040?pwd=cDlhc1dEZDhWMjg2RDdubk5wNnpGQT09. El miércoles el equipo de fútbol tiene su primer juego con Pomolita, en Pomolita, el tiempo de juego es a las 2:30. Si las familias han viajado 120 millas o más, la pauta actual de los CDC es poner en cuarentena durante 7 días después del viaje, y se recomienda que realice una prueba de 3 a 5 días después de su regreso. Si es negativo, los estudiantes pueden regresar en 7 días. Si no realiza la prueba, los estudiantes deben permanecer fuera durante 10 días y continuar monitoreando los síntomas durante 14 días. Mientras el alumno está en cuarentena, debe realizar el trabajo asignado en el Google Classroom del profesor para cada una de sus clases. Llame a la oficina y avísenos si está en cuarentena. Hemos tenido algunos estudiantes en persona durante todo el año y no hemos tenido ninguna difusión comunitaria en la escuela. Queremos seguir haciéndolo seguro para todos en el sitio siendo responsables y siguiendo las pautas. Sra. Munguia

Recordatorio: Hoy, domingo 11 de abril de 4 pm a 6 pm en la clínica médica Redwood / hospital Howard ofrecerá exámenes físicos deportivos gratuitos. Tendrán todos los formularios en la clínica para personas. Necesita un examen físico para participar en los deportes escolares. Gracias

Reminder: Today, Sunday April 11 from 4pm-6pm at Redwood medical clinic / Howard hospital will be offering free sports physicals. They will have all of the forms there at the clinic for people. You need a physical to participate in school sports. Thank you

Mensaje de Howard Memorial: Hemos podido asegurar una fecha y algunos médicos para ofrecer exámenes físicos deportivos gratuitos para los atletas de la escuela secundaria. El domingo 11 de abril de 4 pm a 6 pm en la clínica médica Redwood / hospital Howard ofrecerá exámenes físicos deportivos gratuitos. Tendrán todos los formularios en la clínica para personas. Gracias

Message from Howard Memorial: We have been able to secure a date and some doctors to offer free sports physicals for the middle school athletes. Sunday April 11 from 4pm-6pm at Redwood medical clinic / Howard hospital will be offering free sports physicals. They will have all of the forms there at the clinic. Thank you

Sports Practice Schedule: Softball - Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:00. Soccer- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 2:30 After Spring Break practice will start at 3:00. Track- Mondays, and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:30 at the High School but the first meeting is Tuesday 3/30 at B.G.M.S. @ 3:00 in the grove by the benches.

Hello BGMS Parent, Guardians, and Caregivers, We want to thank everyone who helped to make the reopening to in person instruction a success. We are beginning track practice on Tuesday, at 3:00 on the field behind room 25. Ms. Golding, the coach will give students all the information they need to be part of our track team. With all our sports teams practicing, we do not have any way to keep students after school, after 12:00 noon, due to safety regulations. Students must go home and return at 3:00 for their practices. The BGMS School Site Council will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, at 3:30 pm. If you would like to attend the meeting, call our office to be sent the meeting link to your email. Next week, April 5th through April 9th is the WUSD spring break. There will not be any school of any kind that week. We hope everyone has an enjoyable break. Ms. Munguia

Hola, padres, tutores y cuidadores de BGMS: Queremos agradecer a todos los que ayudaron a que la reapertura de la instrucción en persona fuera un éxito. Comenzaremos la práctica de atletismo el martes a las 3:00 en el campo detrás del salón 25. Sra. Golding, la entrenadora les dará a los estudiantes toda la información que necesitan para ser parte de nuestro equipo de atletismo. Con todos nuestros equipos deportivos practicando, no tenemos forma de mantener a los estudiantes después de la escuela, después de las 12:00 del mediodía, debido a las normas de seguridad. Los estudiantes deben irse a casa y regresar a las 3:00 para sus prácticas. El Consejo del Plantel Escolar de BGMS llevará a cabo una reunión virtual el miércoles a las 3:30 pm. Si desea asistir a la reunión, llame a nuestra oficina para que le envíen el enlace de la reunión a su correo electrónico. La semana que viene, del 5 al 9 de abril, son las vacaciones de primavera de WUSD. No habrá escuela de ningún tipo esa semana. Esperamos que todos tengan un descanso agradable. Sra. Munguia

Friday, March 26th is International SEL Day! BGMS will be wearing green to support Socio-Emotional Learning and Mental Health Awareness. Go Cougars!

BGMS Parent Trimester 2 Newsletter~March 2021 VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT We have been telling all parents that Monday, March 15th, every student schedule will change. At the March 10th Board meeting it was decided that teachers will have Monday and Tuesday of next week to finish getting ready to receive students in person on Wednesday, March 17th. Monday and Tuesday there will be NO SCHOOL (in person, or distance, synchronous or asynchronous). Please look on the parent portal in Aeries for your student’s new schedule on Monday, March 15th. Students should receive email invitations for their new Google Classroom from their teachers as well. Ms. Erickson and Ms. Munguia will have a virtual parent meeting on Monday, March 15th, at 5:00pm to answer all of your questions about returning in person. Sixth Grade students, only, will return to in person on Wednesday, 3/18/2021. 8 Things to Practice at Home Now for Classroom Safety when we Return to In-Person Practice with masks Make sure they understand that the mask must cover their mouth and nose. Properly take it on and off without touching the cloth, by the ties or ear loops Write their name with a permanent marker on their mask and store them in individual bags, when not being worn. Talk to them about wearing masks at school all the time, except when they are eating at brunch time. If you don’t already, get in the habit of washing masks daily. Make a big deal out of handwashing Talk to them about the five steps: wer, lather, scrub, rinse and dry. Talk to them about scrubbing with soap and water for 20 seconds Talk to them about when to wash their hands: After using the restroom, playing outside, coughing, sneezing or blowing their nose, before and after eating, and upon entering their home or school. Reinforce these with regular reminders. Hand Sanitizer If they need to wash their hands and they do not have access to soap and water, they can use hand sanitizer. A small amount of hand sanitizer and speak entirely over both hands then allow their hands to air-dry. Hand sanitizer is never to be ingested, and small children need adult supervision to use it. Start a morning symptom check To prepare for what will be a school-day routine, take their temperature every morning and ask if they have a sore throat, cough, upset stomach, headache, or body aches. When school starts a temperature of 100.4 or any of the above symptoms means you should keep your child home. Children need to stay home when sick until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever or signs of a fever (without the use of fever-reducing medicine) and other symptoms have improved, and 10 days since the symptoms first appeared. At school we will be asking students if they screened with an adult that morning. Work on proper coughing, sneezing and nose-blowing Remind them about the proper techniques with tissues Practice coughing into an elbow for when there isn’t time to get a tissue and back away from anyone else who’s coughing, sneezing, or blowing their nose. Be consistent about reinforcing these every time they, or you actually cough, sneeze, or blow your nose. With a little practice it will become second-nature. Remind your child not to touch their face Students should keep their hands away from their face, and mask. Identify high touch surfaces Consider making them part of the cleaning in your household by wiping down high-touch surfaces daily; doorknobs, light switch, handrails, etc. This will help them be more aware of common high-touch surfaces when they are at school. Show what six feet looks like Find a household item that’s about six feet long, and have them get used to imagining it as an example of social distancing. They can count their own steps from one end to the other to get a sense of the distance. Ask them throughout the day what they think is six feet from them. Talk to them about staying six feet apart, and wearing their mask when they are outside as well. To help your child to get used to these habits, try these: Role model the behavior. Use videos available on line (and a BGMS Safety Website to come) . Give positive reinforcement like a high five. Offer small rewards like a few minutes of a favorite activity. Consistently and gently remind them when they need to adjust their behavior. Point out and praise when they are doing things correctly. Parents Have Been Amazing - Message from the Principal I want all of our parents and caregivers to know that during this past year you have done an amazing feat. Yes, they are your children, and finding yourself in a situation that was totally unplanned, you were able to provide the needed assistance to continue the learning process that in person school provides. This was something you may not have had previous knowledge about and your support and perseverance has been an amazing feat. I know that you have been uncertain about how to replace the routine for learning that schools provide. We understand that going from in person to a screen has proven to have many more limitations to instruction. The importance that the physical presence of a teacher can instill in their students does not seem to be possible with online learning. One of the biggest worries as a caregiver may be the social and emotional development of your children being affected by both the pandemic and distance learning at a much deeper level than we realize. Your work has been tireless and we appreciate the partnership. Through all of this many of you have used the resources we have provided on our websites, and kept in close contract with teachers, and support personnel at school. You have built routines, provided creative activities for your children, to keep them learning, and used what community resources were available to keep students connected with their online classes. I applaud your efforts, and know that you did the best you could given the situation. Thank you, this would not have been possible without your help.

Hello BGMS Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers, We are very happy with the start of our in person instruction. Parents prepared students well with what they might be asked to do. Students have been cooperative at learning the safety protocols, and teachers are getting used to their new routine, quickly. If there is something that this pandemic has taught us is that it takes everyone doing their part to move forward. Our sixth graders are dropped off at the front of the school in the drop off circle. A change is that not all grades will be dropped off at the front of the school. After a recent district decision, we are ready for seventh graders to start on Monday, March 22nd, at 8:00 am. Seventh grade drop off and pick up is behind the cafeteria, on Magnolia Street. Parents, please pull up to the entrance to the parking lot and drop off on the sidewalk, then move on to keep the traffic moving. Then not Monday, but starting Wednesday, March 24th we are ready to welcome back our eighth grade students. Eighth grade drop off will be at the gate on the corner of Locus and Hazel. If you have several grade levels, just pick one of these drop off areas. Thank you for your attention to this. We have learned from other schools that if we only have one drop off traffic becomes a problem. We will be happy to have everyone back! Ms. Munguia Hola, padres, tutores y cuidadores de BGMS: Estamos muy contentos con el comienzo de nuestra instrucción en persona. Los padres prepararon bien a los estudiantes con lo que se les podría pedir que hicieran. Los estudiantes han cooperado en el aprendizaje de los protocolos de seguridad y los maestros se están acostumbrando rápidamente a su nueva rutina. Si hay algo que nos ha enseñado esta pandemia es que se necesita que todos hagan su parte para seguir adelante. Nuestros estudiantes de sexto grado son dejados al frente de la escuela en el círculo de entrega. Un cambio es que no todos los grados se dejarán al frente de la escuela. Después de una decisión reciente del distrito, estamos listos para que los estudiantes de séptimo grado comiencen el lunes 22 de marzo a las 8:00 am. Los estudiantes de séptimo grado para dejar y recoger estudiantes están detrás de la cafetería, en Magnolia Street. Padres, por favor diríjase a la entrada del estacionamiento y déjelo en la acera, luego continúe para mantener el tráfico en movimiento. Entonces no el lunes, pero a partir del miércoles 24 de marzo estamos listos para dar la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes de octavo grado. La parada de octavo grado será en la puerta en la esquina de Locus y Hazel. Si tiene varios niveles de grado, simplemente elija una de estas áreas de entrega. Gracias por su atención. Hemos aprendido de otras escuelas que si solo tenemos una parada, el tráfico se convierte en un problema. ¡Estaremos felices de tener a todos de regreso! Sra. Munguia

Good afternoon BGMS 8th grade parents! Due to changes in our in-person learning schedule the administration of the PSAT 8/9 has been changed to Tuesday, March 23rd. Students should arrive on campus at 8am. The dropoff point for 8th grade is on the corner of Hazel and Locust. Students who will be returning to in-person learning and normally take the bus may ride the bus to and from the test. Doors to testing rooms will be locked at 8:15. The PSAT 8/9 is a 3 hour test plus breaks so students should be picked up between 11:45 and 12:00. Students should bring only water and a pencil. Chromebooks will be provided. If your student will no longer be taking the test please contact the BGMS office tomorrow morning.

BACK TO SCHOOL !!

BGMS is excited to announce the start of Soccer conditioning. Daniel Haley is the coach and is ready to start March 23rd. The start will be conditioning and skill work, no scrimmages yet, two days a week and then in April begin playing. Students can sign up by calling the main office and an athletic packet will be emailed to them. Just a reminder that only one sport at a time can be played. Also a very important message to parents; there will be a parent informational night about the sexual health education unit in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. The unit will begin after Spring Break. As part of our Board Policy we will be reviewing the curriculum, and materials. Here is the link for that Parent meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95604776317?pwd=UTJ3Z1huRUZpMHJyWVMzcmttWG9PUT09 Please call the office if you have any questions. Ms. Munguia BGMS se complace en anunciar el inicio del acondicionamiento de fútbol. Daniel Haley es el entrenador y está listo para comenzar el 23 de marzo. El comienzo será el acondicionamiento y el trabajo de habilidad, sin juegos todavía, dos días a la semana y luego en abril comenzarán a jugar. Los estudiantes pueden inscribirse llamando a la oficina y se les enviará un paquete deportivo por correo electrónico. Solo un recordatorio de que solo se puede jugar un deporte a la vez. También es un mensaje muy importante para los padres; Habrá una noche informativa para padres sobre la unidad de educación sobre salud sexual en los grados 6, 7 y 8. La unidad comenzará después de las vacaciones de primavera. Como parte de nuestra Política de la Mesa Directiva, estaremos revisando el plan de estudios y los materiales. Aquí está el enlace para esa reunión de padres: https://zoom.us/j/95604776317?pwd=UTJ3Z1huRUZpMHJyWVMzcmttWG9PUT09 Llame a la oficina si tiene alguna pregunta. Sra. Munguia

Hello BGMS Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers, There is no school tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday, March 15 and 16, teachers are preparing for students to return to in person instruction. All students have a schedule change that can be seen on Aeries Parent Portal by the end of the day tomorrow, Monday. Wednesday beginning at 8:00 am sixth graders will return to school. Parents are being asked to pre-screen their children before bringing them to school. In the mailing with report cards there was a page for parents, explaining how to pre-screen children at home. There is only one drop off point for students, that is at the front of the school using the drop off circle. Students will not be allowed to enter anywhere else on campus. Students dropped off anywhere else will be directed to walk to the front of the school to enter campus. All six grade students should bring their Chromebooks to school every day, and make sure they are charged at home, the night before. Students will be given a room number, when they arrive at 8:00 am. Students are dismissed from classes for the day at 12:00 noon. 7th and 8th graders will have a schedule change on Wednesday, but will remain in distance learning for this week. Ms. Munguia and M. Erickson will be available virtually for Parents with questions, or concerns on Monday night at 5:00 pm. Please use this link to join the Zoom meeting https://zoom.us/j/92102526634?pwd=SzN0Q0tKWDVRREFzUDcyd3ZqRUlZZz09. We are looking forward to getting to know our sixth graders this week. Ms. Munguia Hola, padres, tutores y cuidadores de BGMS: No hay clases mañana, lunes y martes, 15 y 16 de marzo, los maestros se están preparando para que los estudiantes regresen a la instrucción en persona. Todos los estudiantes tienen un cambio de horario que se puede ver en Aeries Parent Portal al final del día de mañana, lunes. El miércoles a partir de las 8:00 am los alumnos de sexto grado regresarán a la escuela. Se les pide a los padres que evalúen previamente a sus hijos antes de llevarlos a la escuela. En el correo con las boletas de calificaciones había una página para los padres que explicaba cómo evaluar previamente a los niños en casa. Solo hay un punto para dejar a los estudiantes, que está al frente de la escuela usando el círculo para dejar a los estudiantes. No se permitirá que los estudiantes ingresen a ningún otro lugar del campus. Los estudiantes que dejen en cualquier otro lugar serán dirigidos a caminar hasta el frente de la escuela para ingresar al campus. Todos los estudiantes de sexto grado deben traer sus Chromebooks a la escuela todos los días y asegurarse de que se carguen en casa, la noche anterior. A los estudiantes se les dará un número de habitación, cuando lleguen a las 8:00 am. Los estudiantes salen de clases por el día a las 12:00 del mediodía. Los estudiantes de séptimo y octavo grado tendrán un cambio de horario el miércoles, pero permanecerán en el aprendizaje a distancia durante esta semana. La Sra. Munguia y M. Erickson estarán disponibles virtualmente para los padres con preguntas o inquietudes el lunes por la noche a las 5:00 pm. Utilice este enlace para unirse a la reunión de Zoom https://zoom.us/j/92102526634?pwd=SzN0Q0tKWDVRREFzUDcyd3ZqRUlZZz09. Esperamos conocer a nuestros estudiantes de sexto grado esta semana. Sra. Munguia

Happy Saturday! Reminder: PSAT 8/9 prep on Zoom is from 9-12 today. Here is the link if 8th grade students want to join. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97516870005?pwd=TjhLcGF2ZmVqcUJwalNlSHJIM2I1dz09