BLMS is thrilled to have Sandra Racine through the Artist in Residency School Program sponsored by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Tourism and Heritage and Culture. Sandra is a graduate of the NB College of Craft and Design and was awarded the Gwen Bear Memorial Award for highest GPA and Best AVA Design. She is also the BMO First Art National Competition for NB winner. Sandra resides in Oromocto with her husband and son but is orginally a member of the Elsipogtog First Nation.
On Wed. December 3rd, BLMS will hold it's annual Heritage Day Fair. This is running from 8:50am-11:30am. Parents and the public are welcome to come into the school and see our grade 9 projects, sample some local fare and see firsthand how basket weaving and carving is still done today.
BLMS Food Drive kicks off today with a challenge going out to MFR! Each year our classes compete for the bragging rights and prizes that go along with bringing in the most food for the food bank. Grade 12 has been undefeated for 5 years!This year our student council has sent out a challenge to MFR to see which school can collect the most food. Give generously and help a needy family!
Report card day is Thursday, Nov. 20th with parent-teacher being Thursday evening from 4:30-7pm and again Friday morning from 9-11:45am.Parents can pick their child's report card up in the main office. Teachers will be in the gym during these times. No school for students on Friday. The BLMS Food Drive kicks off on the 20th and parents/students/staff are encouraged to bring in a non-perishable food item and fill out a ballot. Our goal is to fill our activity bus and make it a little easier on someone less fortunate. Monetary donations can be made as well in the main office!
On Thursday, October 16th we are hoping that all staff and students will join us in wearing purple on thursday to support LGBTQ youth (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning). Spirit day was started in 2010 as a day to take a stand against bullying and show support for LGBTQ youth, as well as to remember those who have been killed or who have taken their own lives as a result of the discrimination and harassment they have experienced due to their sexual identity.
Student Progress Reports for each class will be handed out on Wednesday October 15th. These offer a quick snapshot of a students progress and attendance. Parents / Guardians are encouraged to discuss the results with their child and to contact the teacher if there are still concerns or questions.
Reminder to Students and Parents that there is no school for students until Tuesday. All Teachers are taking part in PD activities on Thursday and Friday. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving.
BLMS celebrated their SOTM recipients for September...students are nominated for academics, citizenship and overall improvement by a staff member. Each month a letter goes home to acknowledge this achievement and a certificate and draw takes place at school to celebrate these deserving students! This month we honored Alex Demmings, Bianca Brooks, Blue Sky Augustine, Brady Carruthers, Josie Augustine, Kim van Doorn, Maria Arsenault, Morgan Joseph, Nick Beers, Ryan Theriault and Treydon Simon...congrats to each of you on a job well done and a great start to a new school year!
