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Announcements/Clubs
This Week's Announcements:
MONDAY
Today is Monday, June 15th. It is a C Day
Any 7th grade group who has formed a team and plans on participating in the kickball tournament on the last day of school MUST submit their team registration form to room 304 or 305 NO LATER than tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. Please see Mrs. Evers or Mrs. Struffolino with any questions.
Make sure all B-Spotted tickets get deposited into a prize box of your choice by noon tomorrow. The last B-Spotted drawing will be announced at the end of the day tomorrow.
The following students were nominated by their classmates for their exceptional character and for doing the right thing even when no one was looking.
Once announcements are finished, will the following students head to the main office to receive their certificates:
Today’s lunch entrée:
Fluffy whole grain pancakes, crispy potato puffs, sausage patty, apple, orange and milk
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Clubs & Activities Descriptions
- Ballston Buddies
- Book Club
- Chess Club
- Creative Writing Club
- Environmental Club
- FCCLA
- Garage Band
- GOC
- Green Team
- GSA
- Intramurals
- Jazz Band
- Junior SurvYvor (Gaming 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
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
Jazz Band
Junior SurvYvor (Gaming Club)
This club aims to foster self-esteem and strengthen positive relationships between teens, their peers, and adults in the school community. Through engaging activities, members address challenges they face in school and collaborate on solutions. The club also emphasizes teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship. Once a month, participants come together in a fun and inclusive gaming environment to build connections and enjoy interactive, game-based experiences.
- Launching Pad
- National Junior Honor Society
- Odyssey of the Mind
- Peer Leader
- Robotics Club
- Running Club
- Sea Perch
- Service Club
- Ski Club
- Student Council
- Students Helping Students
- VBC (Video Broadcasting Club)
- Yearbook
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.
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.
Yearbook
Forms/Publications
News
School Closings/Delays
Student Recognition
Updates from the Principal
Ballston Spa Middle School Parent Updates
Upcoming Dates
- 1/19/25 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No school)
- 1/23/25 2nd quarter marking period closes
- 1/30/25 2nd quarter report cards posted
Parent Updates
Outdoor recess- We are anticipating being able to again offer a brief recess period for students at the end of their lunch block depending on the weather. Please remind your students to dress warm if they would like to go outside during recess. Students will not be allowed to play in the snow and should not bring in snow pants, etc. Students choosing to go out should be able to be comfortable outside in the clothes they wear into school. Students may remain in the cafeteria during this time if they choose.
2nd quarter Interim Grades- The 2nd quarter interim grades are posted. Parents are encouraged to log in to review. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher or counselor. Helpful directions for navigating Parent Portal/SchoolTool can be found here Parent Portal Q & A and School Tool Highlights Link.
After School Activities & Athletic Events - Please help us remind students that they are only allowed to stay after school for a school sponsored activity (extra help, school clubs, sports, etc). They must report directly to that location, and they must remain there until they are dismissed by the supervisor or coach. Students attending athletic events as spectators are not allowed to remain in the building unsupervised after school until the event begins. These students must leave the building at dismissal and return at the start of the athletic event.
Annual Scottie’s Locker/ District Wellness Expo- We will be hosting Scottie's Locker as part of the District Health & Wellness Expo again on March 7th. If you are interested in donating your gently used sports equipment, please click on the link for more information. Accepting Donations
Annual Digital Resources Survey- Please take a minute to complete our annual collection for updates to students' digital resources using this survey. The New York State Education Department requires us to gather this information annually. Please help us submit accurate information by completing this survey.
Scotties Character Counts Series - Our Scotties Character Counts Series focus is on teamwork. Our students took part in a special lesson on 12/11 focusing on this character trait.
Here is a glimpse of our work that you as families are also welcome to access: https://posproject.org/p2-for-families/6-8/teamwork/
Student pick-up- Please ensure that students are only picked up in the designated loading zones, between the two crosswalks. We also need you to pull up as much as you can so that we can load more than one car at a time. There have been several “close calls” due to parents stopping to pick up high school students while exiting the middle school parking lot. Adhering to our pickup and drop off procedures is critical to ensuring a safe and orderly dismissal from school.
The High School is updating their pickup and drop off procedures. If you are picking up a high school student, as well, please see the following information regarding high school student pick-up.
PTA- If you haven’t joined yet, please join our amazing Middle School PTA. The link to join is here.
Attendance- We love seeing all of our students' smiling faces everyday! Please be sure to have your student here everyday on time. If your child does need to be out due to illness or appointments. Please write a note and turn it in to our attendance secretary within 10 days of the absence -Mrs. Belleard - mbelleard@bscsd.org. Please consider reviewing Attendance Works if you need additional supports getting your student to school on a regular basis - https://www.attendanceworks.org
Free and Reduced Lunch Application- The Ballston Spa Central School District is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) or Provision 2 in a non-base year. All children in the school will receive meals/milk at no charge regardless of household income or completion of this form. This form is to determine eligibility for additional State and federal program benefits that your child(ren) may qualify for. Please be aware that this program is reviewed on a regular basis, and these forms help the school to continue to be eligible for free lunch and breakfasts in years to come. If you have any questions, please contact us for assistance.
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