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 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!
This week’s book talk:
May can be full of pressure—grades, expectations, and the pressure to hold everything together, even when life feels messy underneath. In the book The Words We Keep by Erin Stewart, Lily looks like she has everything together—good grades, perfect plans, total control. But inside, she’s struggling with anxiety, pressure, and the fear that everything might fall apart. When her sister returns home after getting help for her mental health, Lily is forced to face feelings she’s been trying to ignore. The Words We Keep is a deeply honest story about family, friendship, and learning that speaking up can be the bravest thing you do. Keep these words close and come to the BJH Library to check out The Words We Keep.
Be sure to check lost and found – all items will be donated on May 29!!!
The menu for lunch today has changed – Today’s lunch is chicken nuggets with a garlic breadstick or grilled cheese
Sources of Strength is hosting a spirit week!!
Physical Friday - Wear athletic clothes! 6th graders will have some games to play at recess and you could win a prize.
Sports –
Track Meet (H) @ Brunswick HS, 3:30, Dismiss 2:20, Bus 2:30
*Pick up at BHS, there is no bus back to BJHS
8th GLAX (H) vs Lake Region, 4pm
8th BLAX (H) vs Lake Region, 4pm
8th BB/SB (A) vs OOB @ Loranger MS, 3:30, Dismiss 1:50, Bus 2:00
7th Baseball Practice: 3:55-4:30
7th Softball Practice 3:30-5:00
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: 6/2 & 6/9
Bailey Homework Club- Mrs. Similien’s Room 308 from the Walker Bell until 4:00p on the following dates: 6/2 & 6/9
Cooking Club in Room 318
THURSDAY
Curtis Memorial Book Mobile onsite during FLEX Period
Outing Club 2:45-4:00
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