| Welcome to BAMS - Summer Hours |
Summer Hours for the BAMS office are Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 1:00pm. The office is closed on Fridays. Principal Sadoff will be around all summer and if you need anything please call 929-3754. Summer School is off and running and we are looking forward to a great Summer!!
Bessie Allen Middle School serves approximately 300 students in grades 6-8. The tremendous staff prides itself on increasing student learning and achievement through the intellectual, social and emotional development of adolescents in a safe, nurturing environment. Focusing on high quality student learning, the staff has developed programs to assist all students. A wide and growing array of athletic, music and club activities ensure that student needs are met daily.
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| East Coast!! The Students Have Landed |
Mr. Skaar and Mrs. Stroede are accompanying 16 8th and 9th graders on a tour of the East Coast. The trip is beginning on Monday, June 16th in Boston and will continue for 8 days through New York, Washington DC, and Mount Vernon. Thank you to Mr. Skaar for all his planning and dedication.
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| BAMS 7th Grade To See Brewer Domination |
The 7th grade students will be traveling to Miller Park on Wednesday, June 4th for a 1:05pm game (against the Arizona Diamondbacks). This will be an opportunity to tie many learning objectives into a fun, interactive field trip. The busses will be leaving at 10:30am and returning around 6:30pm. Look for permission slips and other information to come!
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| 6th Grade Going Medieval |
On Thursday, June 5th, the 6th grade is going to Schaumberg, Illinois to participate in a role playing and entertainment session at Medieval Times. This fieldtrip coincides with the students' study of world history and civilizations. Great job 6th grade team organizing this opportunity! Have fun and enjoy the culture of knights, dungeons and chivalry.
BUS WILL RETURN AT 4:30pm (students will phone if they are running late).
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| Class of 2012 On a Roller Coaster Ride |
It's time. Information for the Great America Field Trip has been sent. Below is some important information and qualifications for participating in the fieldtrip.
Students need to be passing ALL THEIR CLASSES for the 4th quarter as of May 23, 2008. If a student is not passing by Friday the 23rd, they will not be eligible to go. Students also cannot have any out of school suspensions. Money and permission slips are due by May 23.
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| Counselor's Corner |
Is this Normal? Understanding Adolescent Development
During the teenage years when children continue to grow, develop, and explore who they are, it is important to recognize some of the changes in thinking they may experience. Some things you may see in your teen to consider are:
1. An increased sense of self awareness 2. The idea that "Everyone's attention is on me" 3. The belief that "No one can possibly under-stand what I am going through" 4. More sensitivity to criticism 5. A developing tendency to show more assertiveness and expression of opinions 6. The beginning of abstract thinking 7. A stronger development of values and morals
By being aware of these cognitive developments, parents and guardians can gain a better understanding of their teens and how they begin to develop their own unique identities. And one important thing to remember is that every child develops at a different pace!
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