Blennerhassett Middle

Open House Review Below are pictures from the slideshow that was presented during the Open House. This contains all the information that was covered in both 6th and 7th/8th grade Open House presentations.

Meal Pre-Order for Remote Days Please remember to sign up for your child to receive a Buddy Bag meal for the days they are remote learning. The link is: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNangEykcNexdFkE2s4gTI-YpUNTRQQzA5R0I2QTdVODg3VVhaN0hDMUs4Ty4u Please make sure you have completed this by 9:00am on Tuesday.

Virtual Tour of BMS Thank you Mr. Marty!!!! https://youtu.be/67H73-4PL48

7th/8th Grade Virtual Open House Information Melanie Arthur is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: 7th/8th Grade Open House Time: Sep 3, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83784232643?pwd=UzZwWFd1RXdlNnFWMkFKaTFZbGQvZz09 Meeting ID: 837 8423 2643 Passcode: 9Bwgxc

6th Grade Virtual Open House Link Melanie Arthur is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: 6th Grade Open House Time: Sep 3, 2020 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84680614254?pwd=Y09iMTdDQTBuZ3RRbTFJSS9OZGxGZz09 Meeting ID: 846 8061 4254 Passcode: 5i9QWz

Suggested Supply List for Blennerhassett Middle School Due to COVID-19, we will be limiting the items that students are allowed to share in classrooms. We have created a suggested supply list by content area. These items are not mandatory, only suggestions.

Good evening, Each Sunday evening, from this day forward, I will provide all stakeholders an update from the WVDHHR and WVDE Covid-19 metrics data for Wood County. The metics data will be used to govern activities and other requirements in our school system for the upcoming week. This week, Wood County has a 2.74 average seven day trend, which includes 16 probable and confirmed positive cases the last seven days. We will continue to analyze the data of the metrics, and make necessary adjustments on protocols and procedures in our schools based on current trends. For the upcoming week of August 31, Wood County is “Green” on the metrics; therefore, all co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are allowed to participate. However, three counties in WV - Kanawha, Monroe, and Logan are orange or red in the metrics and will not be allowed to participate in any activities this week. As you can see, this is a community driven metrics, which has serious implications for our school system. Please do your part and encourage others on the 3 W’s to help our students return in-person to our schools - Wear a mask, Watch your distance, and Wash your hands. Once again, please download our mobile app on our website and continually check the “News” feed to stay up to date on what is happening in our schools. Keep up the great work. Have a great evening.

Reminder - Ipad rollout begins Monday, August 31 at 9:00 a.m. For more information, please visit the "News" section on our website or click the following link. https://tinyurl.com/y6y43bj4

Reminder - Ipad rollout begins Monday, August 31 at 9:00 a.m. For more information, please visit the "News" section on our website or click the following link. https://tinyurl.com/y6y43bj4

WVSSAC Spectator Guidelines

iPad Roll Out Reminders Please make sure child and guardian are present to sign the AUP during iPad pick up or you can print the AUP and bring it with you. Please also bring a pen and mask with you. iPad distribution schedule attached.

2020 Fall Athletic Schedules Below are the fall athletic schedules. We will be following WVSSAC guidance for spectators at all Wood County athletic events.

Virtual Open House Information Thursday, September 3rd via Zoom 6th Grade - 5:30 7th/8th Grade - 6:00 Zoom link information will be provided on Thursday morning

Back to School Schedule - Code Yellow - Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Thursday, Sept. 10 students with last names L-Z attend school in person----- Wednesday, Sept. 9 and Friday, Sept. 11 students with last names A-K attend school in person. When students do not attend school in person, our new Schoology platform will be utilized to engage students. Due to September 7 being a holiday, we have modified the schedule for the first week of school to accommodate students with last names A-K on Friday, September 11. For more information, please visit the Wood County Schools website, or click https://tinyurl.com/yy9mmrxv for the schedule summary.

BMS Parents: Please note that the first week of school schedule students in Group A will attend Wednesday and Friday. Group A: Students with last name A-K Group B: Students with last name L-Z If you have siblings who are scheduled to attend on different days please contact the school and we will make arrangements for them to attend on the same days. Tues Sept 8: B students Wed Sept 9: A students Thur Sept 10: B students Fri Sept 11: A students Then, until further notice Mon A students Tues B students Wed A students Thur B students Fri Remote Learning

Curbside Meal Pick-up For all Wood County School System Students 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Blennerhassett Middle School Monday, August 24th – Thursday, September 3rd Pick up one breakfast and one lunch each week day. No more than 4 meals per vehicle if students are not present! Pre-Order Meals @ www.woodcountyschoolswv.com Located under “Wellness” Pre-orders will start 9 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19th until noon on Friday, August 21st https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DS7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNangEykcNexdFkE2s4gTI-YpUQUlLNjBVVjhGSjk1M0ZBWk9ZUDkzUkpRUi4u&data=02%7C01%7Cmelanie.arthur%40k12.wv.us%7Ca44ceae6a84b48b5bc3a08d843af01cd%7Ce019b04b330c467a8bae09fb17374d6a%7C0%7C0%7C637333766214990008&sdata=JIbRsVg0yHj8fxWJnffg%2F7TqFI3wFj6SFjhj5IBEK2c%3D&reserved=0

Bobcat Families, We hope you are having a safe and fun summer vacation! We know you are anxiously awaiting to hear about schedules and school plans for re-opening on September 8th. We are working diligently on plans and preparing for students to return to the building. Some items that are in the works include: 1) Virtual Orientation for 6th Graders and New students 2) Mrs. Arthur will be doing a Zoom meeting or Facebook Live session for all parents to help answer questions 3) School specific re-entry plans will be shared 4) Schedules, school map, and log in information will be provided to parents when iPads are picked up on Aug 31-Sept 2 We appreciate all the positive, encouraging words we are receiving from parents and the community. Please be patient as this is new to all of us. We are looking forward to seeing all our Bobcats soon!!

Athletic Practice Guidelines Below are the guidelines that all coaches will be following for all Fall Sports per the WVSSAC All athletic practices: coaches and players 1. Maintain social distancing Outdoors: 2. When you cannot maintain social distancing unless you are involved in vigorous activity, you should have on a mask. Indoors: 3. When you cannot maintain social distancing you should have on a mask. Any athletes participating in sports at Blennerhassett Middle School will be required to follow these guidelines.

Reminder - On Monday, August 24-September 3, Wood County Schools will be providing breakfast and lunch for all students. Meals can be picked up each day from your student's home school. All meals must be pre-ordered starting today, August 19th at 9:00 a.m. through Friday, August 21 at 12:00 p.m. Please visit www.woodcountyschoolswv.com , then click menu and wellness to complete the form. You can also find the meal flyer under the "News" feed or https://5il.co/jmzy

BMS Golf Try Outs Students in Grades 6 - 8 who are interested in playing golf this year are invited to try out Monday, August 17th, Tuesday, August 18th, and Thursday, August 20th from 4pm - 6pm at South Hills Golf Course. Athletes will need to bring clubs, golf balls, tennis shoes or golf shoes, water bottles, and a current physical. Students will not be permitted to tryout without a current physical. Mrs. Arthur will be conducting tryouts until our new coach is hired.