Announcements:
Code of Ethics:
6th Grade: Rhys Phillips
7th Grade: Alex Lavway
8th Grade: Andrew Flaherty
REMINDER: Water only is allowed during school hours! This includes lunch period! No energy drinks, coffee, soda, etc.
Bus Changes:
-Bus 16 has been merged with other buses, including the following buses: 13, 60, and 53
- Bus 14 will be bus 16 until further notice.
Important Dates to Remember:
May 19 - Science MEA for 8th Grade Students
May 20 - 8th Grade Students to the High School for a Mental Health Speaker
May 21- Bailey Island to Reid State Park
May 21 - Grade 6-8 Spring Chorus Concert
May 22 - Birch Island to Reid State Park
May 25- Memorial Day - No School
May 29 & June 4 - Half of Bailey Island to Gulf of Maine Research Institute Each Day
May 29 - Eighth Grade Semi Formal Dance 6:30-8:30
June 1-3 - iReady Math Testing in Classrooms
June 3 - Early Release Day
June 3 - Fifth Grade Parent Night at BJHS 6:00pm
June 4 - Celebration of Learning (5:00pm) and Outdoor Band Concert (6:00pm)
June 10 - Step Up Day
June 16 - 8th Grade Awards Ceremony - 7:00pm at Crooker Theater
June 18 - 8th Grade Cruise in the Portland Harbor
June 19 - Juneteenth - No School
June 24 - Last Day of School - Early Release Day
Reminder: Every Friday in May is Tech Free Friday! No devices will be used for classroom instruction!
All outing club members who are going on the trip this weekend are reminded to stop by Ms. Rountree's room to pick up their equipment today.
The Library will be closed all day for testing.
Reminder: Birch and Bailey Homework Club is today!
Sources of Strength is hosting a spirit week next week!!
Wacky Wednesday - Come to school wearing wacky things
Thoughtful Thursday-go to the guidance office and write a note to a friend, teacher, staff, or peer.
Physical Friday - Wear athletic clothes! 6th graders will have some games to play at recess and you could win a prize.
Sports
Students must leave campus and return for practice for all practices starting after 3pm!
Track Practice 2:45-4:00
GLAX (H) vs Waynflete, 8th 3:30, 7th 4:30
BLAX (H) vs Waynflete, 7th only, 3:30
8th BB/SB (A) @Tripp Middle School, 3:45, Dismiss 1:50, Bus 2:00
7th BB/SB (H) vs Tripp, 3:45, Dismiss 2:20, Bus 2:30
Daily Activities and Club List
MONDAY
Card Game Club in Ms. McCarthy’s Art Room from the Walker Bell until 3:45
Sources of Strength will meet in the Conference Room at Coffin Room 9 from 2:45-4:00
Garden Club has started and goes until June 8th, from the walker bell to 4:00. We will meet in room 310 and then go outside. Please arrive ready to be outside and wear clothes that can get dirty!
TUESDAY
Student Council meets from the Walker Bell until 4:00
Robotics Club starting 1/13 in Mr. McNamara’s Room 314
Birch Homework Club - Mrs. Butterfield’s Room 310 from the Walker Bell until 4:00 on the following dates: 5/19 6/2 & 6/9
Bailey Homework Club- Mrs. Similien’s Room 308 from the Walker Bell until 4:00p on the following dates: 5/19, 6/2 & 6/9
Cooking Club in Room 318
THURSDAY
Curtis Memorial Book Mobile onsite during FLEX Period
Outing Club 2:45-4:00
7th Grade Math Team in Mr. Ellis’ Room 104 from the Walker Bell until 3:30
Lego Club from the Walker Bell until 4:00 in Room 401
Civil Rights Team meets in Room 312 from the Walker Bell until 4:00
8th Grade Homework Club meets at the Walker Bell until 4:00 in Room 207
FRIDAY
Q&A Club Meets from the Walker Bell until 3:30
Comedy Club 2:45-4:00 in room 403