For your convenience, this newsletter will also be posted monthly on the Brennan website at www.bms.attleboroschools.com where you will also find important news/links for parents and students. From the Principal’s Desk: Dear BMS Parents and Families, It’s hard to imagine that there are only a few weeks of school left. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for making this such a wonderful and productive year. The support from both the staff and families has been tremendous. In addition, the cooperative and respectful behavior of the students has made every day a pleasure to be here. I truly appreciate everything that you all contribute to make the Brennan Middle School such a warm and nurturing environment. The month of June will be very busy with planned events such as the School Barbecue, Spring Concert, field trips, Field Day activities, and the End of the Year Award Ceremonies. We urge you to keep this newsletter handy as you may need to refer to it throughout the month with times of events related to your child/ren’s grade levels. As many of you already know, Wednesday, June 26th is the last day of school. It is an early release day and students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy all of the end of year celebrations and field trips as this school year comes to an end. I look forward to beginning my fifth year as Principal at Brennan Middle School with the strong, instructional force of our very committed staff, along with the wonderful support of our parents and families. It is truly a pleasure to serve in this important role as we all work together with our vision for continued progress. I wish you all a safe and relaxing summer. See you in September!!! Warm regards, Karen Saltzman From the office: Please notify the office ASAP if you have any changes regarding home address, home/cell phone numbers, emergency numbers and/or contacts. Thank You!! Lockers: Please remind your student to start cleaning out their lockers. 8th Grade Social: The social will be held at the Highland Country Club on Mon., June 24th from 6:309PM. Cost is $20 per student. Laprade Studios will be there for formal pictures (prices range from $10-$15). Picture envelopes will be distributed to all students. Dinner and dessert will be provided. All students attending the social MUST be in attendance, on time for school and CANNOT be dismissed the day of the Social. 8th Grade breakfast & awards ceremony: Breakfast will be served for only 8th grade students and their teachers on Wed., June 26th @8:15AM. Awards/promotional ceremony will be @10AM parents/guardians are invited to attend. Dismissal is @11:30AM. Report cards: Report cards will be distributed to all students on Wed., June 26th. Nurse’s notes: Reminder to all Middle School Parents/Guardians: Please remember to pick up your child’s medication before the close of school or they will be discarded. Incoming 5th graders must have an updated physical, please send a copy to the School Nurse. Proof of 7th grade immunizations will be due before the first day of school or your child will be excluded until such documentation is received. Please contact Jacquie O’Brien at the Attleboro Health Department to inquire about free immunization clinics. Appointments are necessary. 508-223-2222 X3241. If your child has a serious health concern, please contact the nurse before the start of school so a meeting can be set to review your child’s needs. SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSES: Attleboro Public Schools are always looking for energetic and qualified nurses to be per diem nurses in the schools. If you are a Registered Nurse (RN) currently licensed in the State of Massachusetts and think you may be interested, please contact Deb Ebert, Nurse Coordinator at 508-222-5150 x1386 for more information. All per diem nurses will need to fill out an application in the district Personnel Office and go through an orientation. From the B.O.P.: Our next meeting will be Tues., June 11th @6:30PM. Thanks to the parents that sent in items and helped with the luncheon. The Brennan staff was treated to a luncheon and received goodies throughout the week. BRENNAN BARBECUE: Tues., June 11th. To accommodate students and their families during the barbecue luncheon, we have extended lunches to be 30 minutes in length. Lunches will be: Grade 5 – 10:45-11:15AM Grade 8 – 11:15-11:45AM Grade 7 – 11:45-12:15AM Grade 6 – 12:15-12:45PM Athletes of the month: may: Grade 5: Veronica E. HR116 (Crook) Sophie W. HR120 (Oliver) Grade 6: Allie S. HR106 (Crook) Jack O’D. HR108 (Oliver) Grade 7: Abby W. HR221 (Crook) Kayla B. HR213 (Oliver) Grade 8: Joelle M. HR205 (Crook) Alex A-G. HR206 (Oliver) students of the month: april & may: Grade 5: Karolyn A., Ethan C., Mishayla C., Sam F., Emily G., Erica H., Camryn L., Jacob M.,Nathan P.,Jenna T. Grade 6: Kerolos A., Chris B., Chelsea C., Hunter D., Georgeann E-M., Ashley F., Colin L., Juliana M., Giselle O., Kasey P., Morgan R., Ryan S. Grade 7: Darren B., Shannon C., Mackenzie C., Derek T. Grade 8: Camille H., Shawn P., Alex T., Alexa Z. Special Olympic winners: 100m Dash: Andrew B. – Gold K’La H-K. – Gold Julio V. – Gold Christina S. - Silver Jenna G. - Silver Michael C. – Silver Susan D. – Silver Nick H. – Bronze 400M DASH: Jose R. – Silver Softball throw: Andrew B. – Gold Rosie W. – Silver Christina S. – Silver Jenna G. – Bronze Nick H. – Bronze Standing Long Jump: Michael C. – Gold K’La H-K. – old Julio V. – Gold Susan D. – Gold Turbo javelin: Jose R. - Gold Dates to Remember 3 – 5th Grade Visit to Attleboro Library 4 – 5th Grade Visit to Attleboro Library 4 - 4th GR Orientation - @9:30AM ~ Willett 5 - 4th GR Orientation – @9:30AM ~ Studley, Thacher & Hyman Fine 5 – Spring Concert @6:30PM 6 - 4th GR Parent Orientation @6PM ~ Brennan Library 11 – Brennan Barbecue @10:45-12:30 11 - BOP Meeting @6:30PM 13- 4th GR Studley & Willett Concert ~ @7PM in Brennan Cafetorium 14 – Honor Roll & Student of the Month ~Ice Cream Sundae Party~ 18 – GR 8 Trip to High Meadow – All Day 24 – GR 7 Awards Ceremony @9AM ~ Parents Welcome ~ 24 – GR 8 Social-Highland Country Club @6:30-9:00PM ~ 25 – GR 5 Awards Ceremony @8AM ~ Parents Welcome ~ 25 – GR 6 Awards Ceremony @9:15AM ~ Parents Welcome ~ 26 – GR 8 Breakfast – Students & Faculty Only @8:15AM 26 – GR 8 Awards Ceremony @10AM ~ Parents Welcome~ 26 – Last Day – Dismissal @11:30AM ~ Report Cards Distributed ~ Have a safe & relaxing summer