October 2025 Newsletter

Dear BMS Families,

Fall is here and as we are coming back into the routine of a new quarter I wanted to take the opportunity to share some important reminders and expectations that will help us continue to be successful.

Reminders:

* Engage your students about his/her academic and behavioral progress in school.

* There is Internet access to your student’s grade. This can be viewed on our PowerSchool website at http://bsd-ps8.bensonsd.k12.az.us                                                                                

* Please check your student’s agenda on a regular basis to find out if he/she turned in his/her required assignments or has homework assignments due.                                                            

* Call or email your student’s teacher(s) or view their Class Website. Our teachers strive to return voicemails and email within 24 hours Monday-Friday.                                                                                                                                                                                     

* BMS student picture retakes will take place Tuesday October 14, 2025. Please make sure your student picks up their school ID if they have not already done so.

* We have an early release day on October, 22nd 2025. As a kind reminder, students are released from campus at 12:00p.m.                                                                          

Expectations:                                                                                                                                

 * Daily Attendance is taken every period. Students being on time and present in all classes aides in their overall success.                                                                                                         

* Electronic devices are expected to be turned off and placed in student backpacks by the 8:00am bell and are only allowed back on at the closure of our school day which is 3:00pm. Please refer to the student handbook for a more detailed excerpt on both.                            

Extra-Curricular Activities and Club Events:                                                                                                   

* Quarter two clubs, sports, and groups are in full swing.                                                                

* This season we will have games for Boys Basketball, Softball and Co-Ed Cheer. Be sure to check our school website and follow our Facebook page for dates and locations.                           

* Our Academic team will host a meet on October 27th, 2025.                                                      

* BMS Student Council will be hosting a dance in the Cafeteria on October 24, 2025 from 3:00pm-5:00pm for all Bobcat Middle School Students.                                                                                                     * Our Benson Middle School PTO will be hosting their annual “Trunk or Treat” on October 31st, 2025 in the BMS parking lot from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Finally, this month we invite you to take our October Challenge with your student and have the opportunity to win your student a “special treat” and earn PBIS points. It is simple, follow the link below to ask your student some simple questions. You and your student must fill it out for them to have a chance at winning the treat and all students who complete it with their parents will receive PBIS points. Enjoy this month’s challenge and feel free to contact us with questions.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0XClezMu6DQaS0JolR-MJBEvkla-gHyWknPRWrb9lixlTkA/viewform?usp=header

We truly value our partnership with families. Together, we will continue to make a positive impact on our school community and Leave a Legacy!

Sincerely,                                                                                                                                      

Mr. Webb Proud Principal