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Announcements/Clubs
This Week's Announcements:
MONDAY
Today is Monday, September 30th. It is a B Day
TODAY'S VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENTS Coming soon!
The Creative Writing Club will have its first meeting this week! If you’re interested, please join us in Room 414 after school THIS Thursday (October 3rd)!
Attention students interested in constructing underwater drones.... join the Sea Perch after school club TOMORROW, October 1st in Room 102 for an informational meeting.
Be there, and bring a friend or TWO!!! See Mr. Tuthill or Ms. Lopez with any questions you may have.
Any 8th grader interested in participating in Launching Pad this year should plan on having lunch TODAY with Mr. Shaver in room 206. Please see Mr. Shaver or send him a message if you have any questions or can't make it.
Today’s lunch entrée is:
Grilled veggie pita, pocket with cheese hallah, steamed broccoli, orange and milk
TUESDAY
Today is Tuesday, October 1st. It is a C Day
Calling all writers! The Creative Writing Club will have its first meeting this week! If you’re interested, please join us in Room 414 after school this Thursday (October 3rd)!
Reminder...Sea Perch is meeting TODAY, in Room 102. Join us as we explore all of the fun things we do in our club. Bring a friend or two and see Mr. Tuthill or Ms. Lopez with any questions.
The Robotics Teams are Looking for students in grades 6th - 8th who are interested in competitive programming, building and creating strategies to beat the other teams. We will be meeting in room 517 every Tuesday and Thursday after school. Come ready to explore new ideas in competition.
Join FCCLA Club today after school in Room 503 with Ms. VanDenburgh and Mrs. Norris. We hope to see you there!
Today’s Clubs & Activities are as follows:
FCCLA, FLL & FTC, MS Jazz Band in HS124, Sea Perch in 102, Students Helping Students in the Library, 6th Gr. Intramurals, Running Club, VBC
Today’s lunch entrée is:
Pizza burger, spinach salad, orange and milk
WEDNESDAY
Today is Wednesday, October 2nd. It is a D Day
Calling all writers! The Creative Writing Club will have its first meeting TOMORROW in room 414! We hope to see you there!
6th Grade Intramurals will meet with those students who have their own rides home, as there are no late buses this afternoon.
The Robotics Teams are Looking for students in grades 6th - 8th who are interested in competitive programming, building and creating strategies to beat the other teams. We will be meeting in room 517 every Tuesday and Thursday after school. Come ready to explore new ideas in competition.
If you're interested in learning what’s recyclable versus trash, join the Green Team! New members are welcome! Our next meeting is Thursday, October 3, in room 307.
The Green Team's tip of the day is - Tissues go in the trash. Tissues are not recyclable.
Today’s lunch entrée is:
Chicken parmesan sandwich, cauliflower popcorn, banana and milk
THURSDAY
Today is Thursday, October 3rd. It is an A Day
Calling all writers! The Creative Writing Club will have its first meeting TODAY! If you’re interested, please join us in Room 414 after school today!
The Robotics Teams are Looking for students in grades 6th - 8th who are interested in competitive programming, building and creating strategies to beat the other teams. We will be meeting in room 517 every Tuesday and Thursday after school. Come ready to explore new ideas in competition.
The Green Team's tip of the day is - Chip and snack bags go in the trash.
Tomorrow is the first Friday of the month and that means it's SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY! Show your Scottie pride!
This is a reminder for Ms. Northrop's 6th grade Scottie's Strong group. Don't forget to come to Ms. Northrop's room, room 407, for lunch today!
Today’s Clubs & Activities are as follows:
Creative Writing, FLL & FTC, Green Team, NJHS, 6th Grade Intramurals, Running Club
FRIDAY
Today is Friday, October 4th. It is a B Day
Calling all Peer Leaders. We will have our next meeting on, Tuesday, October 8th, right after school in the library until 3:25. Please plan to be there! Please see our Schoology page for updates and our meeting agenda.
Attention 8th graders: SAVE THE DATE! Your DC Trip informational meeting is going to be held on Wednesday, October 16h at 6:30 pm in the High School Auditorium. We are sharing A LOT of information and hope you attend with your parents! See Mrs. Gouvitsas in room 110 with any questions.
Attention all students: School picture days are coming up next week on Tuesday and Wednesday. You should have received your date and time along with your ordering information from your science teacher. Be sure to smile!
Attention 6th graders! If you love to read, join Battle of the Books! We will be meeting in room 402, next Thursday, October 10th. Please see Ms. Hinman or Mrs. Varughese if you'd like more information.
Today’s lunch entrée is:
Cinnamon French toast, sausage patty, crispy potato puffs, apple and milk
Clubs & Activities Descriptions
- Art Club
- Ballston Buddies
- Book Club
- Chess Club
- Creative Writing Club
- Environmental Club
- FCCLA
- Garage Band
- GOC
- Green Team
- GSA
- Intramurals
- International Club
- Jazz Band
Art Club
Ballston Buddies
This club creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Students with and without disabilities are matched in a mutually enriching one-to-one friendship. Activities include monthly meetings in the Gateway classroom that foster positive interaction and collaboration between members, and monthly meetings with peer buddies (students without intellectual and developmental disabilities) to enable them to feel comfortable in their roles within the club.
Book Club
Chess Club
Members get together to socialize, strategize and develop their skills related to chess; this will allow them opportunities to gain practice in such domains as concentration, problem-solving and friendly competition while also developing a sense of camaraderie, belonging and accomplishment at school.
Creative Writing Club
Environmental Club
FCCLA
The purpose of FCCLA is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through character development; creative and critical thinking; interpersonal communications; practical knowledge; and career preparation. We reach out to our community for service projects and within our group to share skills.
Garage Band
GOC
The GOC meets once per month to provide female students with activities and events to help them become more confident and more invested in the school setting. There is no strict "requirement" for being a part of the group; just that the student would benefit from an additional positive female role model in their lives.
Green Team
The Green Team's mission is to implement creative ways of convincing others to take action to make our school better for the environment. Students brainstorm ideas and implement projects that interest them as well as improve the impact our school and community have on the environment. We meet two to three times per month, usually on Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 pm. Students can earn service hours by participating in our club.
GSA
Intramurals
International Club
Students explore various world cultures. Activities have included multicultural holiday celebrations, Zumba dance, African jewelry-making, card-making, the history of chocolate and the importance of the Fair-Trade Movement, an international board game day, as well as community service on both a local and global level.
Jazz Band
Today is Tuesday, October 1st. It is a C Day
Calling all writers! The Creative Writing Club will have its first meeting this week! If you’re interested, please join us in Room 414 after school this Thursday (October 3rd)!
Reminder...Sea Perch is meeting TODAY, in Room 102. Join us as we explore all of the fun things we do in our club. Bring a friend or two and see Mr. Tuthill or Ms. Lopez with any questions.
The Robotics Teams are Looking for students in grades 6th - 8th who are interested in competitive programming, building and creating strategies to beat the other teams. We will be meeting in room 517 every Tuesday and Thursday after school. Come ready to explore new ideas in competition.
Join FCCLA Club today after school in Room 503 with Ms. VanDenburgh and Mrs. Norris. We hope to see you there!
Today’s Clubs & Activities are as follows:
FCCLA, FLL & FTC, MS Jazz Band in HS124, Sea Perch in 102, Students Helping Students in the Library, 6th Gr. Intramurals, Running Club, VBC
Happy Birthday Greetings today go out to….
Colin Lichva, Aliyah Pixley, Grace Hinkley, Gabriel Baker
Today’s lunch entrée is:
Pizza burger, spinach salad, orange and milk
- Junior SurvYvor
- Launching Pad
- National Junior Honor Society
- Odyssey of the Mind
- Peer Leader
- P.A.W.S.
- Robotics Club
- Running Club
- Sea Perch
- Service Club
- Ski Club
- Student Council
- Students Helping Students
- VBC (Video Broadcasting Club)
- Yearbook
Junior SurvYvor
Launching Pad
National Junior Honor Society
Odyssey of the Mind
Peer Leader
The Peer Leader Program is designed to help sixth graders and new students transition into Middle School. Peer Leaders help students learn how to navigate the building, open their lockers, organize their materials, take the late bus and so much more! Peer Leaders are more than just role models to their 6th graders, they become great friends! Peer Leaders meet monthly after school with their advisors and attend at a minimum one evening or after-school event with their 6th graders.
P.A.W.S.
This is a club that works to teach about prejudice and discrimination and helps different groups of people learn to accept each other through forming friendships and becoming allies. Our goal is to have all middle school students become part of our community of caring, generosity and kindness. Students will participate in club and whole-school activities to help make BSMS the most welcoming place for all.
Robotics Club
Running Club
Sea Perch
An innovative underwater robotics program that allows students to utilize their imaginations to construct a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). This club teaches students basic engineering and science concepts with a marine engineering theme. The Sea Perch program provides students the opportunity to learn about robotics, engineering, science and mathematics (STEM) while building an underwater ROV, with assistance from professional engineers in the work force. Throughout the project, students will explore technical applications and utilize problem-solving skills. At the close of the program, students will have the opportunity to participate in a competition with other schools, which may lead to further competitive opportunities.
Service Club
Ski Club
Student Council
Students Helping Students
VBC (Video Broadcasting Club)
VBC is for students interested in creating student-led feature news stories, film, photography, acting and video editing. This club teaches students how to film and edit video while we produce our morning video announcements for the Middle School. Students will cover school activities and events, sports, world news, local news, business reviews, feature stories and more.