The Boeckman Buzz
September 24, 2021
9.24.21 Update from the Counselors
Over the last couple of weeks, counselors have visited Transition classrooms to introduce ourselves to learners with our “Meet the Counselor” lesson. This was an opportunity to share with learners our role as counselors and how we can support them and their learning throughout the year. We played an interactive game and had students complete a needs assessment survey. Learners also got a glimpse of different ways to calm during our grand tour. Every house area is equipped with a Calm Kit, this contains tools and resources for learners to use when they need a break.
As the year continues, we will continue to visit Transition classrooms for other SEL lessons.
Step It Up Fundraiser - Starts Monday
Our biggest fundraiser of the year starts Monday and we need your help! We are raising money to support learning experiences and student opportunities at Boeckman Middle School.
We know that parents and students are busy, and that is why we want to make the fundraiser as EASY and SUCCESSFUL as possible.
Our entire STEP IT UP! fundraiser can be completed in TEN MINUTES or less! Yes, really!!!!
The most important thing you can do to support our school is to help your child complete the first night “Golden Ticket” email campaign that they will bring home from school Monday.
To get our fundraiser off to a great start, we are asking each and every family to REGISTER and SEND OUT AT LEAST 10 EMAILS MONDAY NIGHT to friends and family, enlisting their support. Don’t forget to ADD YOURSELF you can donate online too!
All donations are processed via PayPal, so they are safe and secure, and the emails you send will only be used for this fundraiser (not saved for any other purpose).
While you have until the end of our fundraiser to raise money, this First Night Golden Ticket Assignment will not only qualify your child some fun PARTICIPATION REWARDS & MASSIVE GIVEAWAY DRAWINGS but will help us get off to an amazing start!
Please Visit: www.stepitupkids.com/Boeckman55024
Parents ~ Here’s a 2 minute “how-to” video if you have any questions about registering
We look forward to incredible participation and thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students.
Steel Pan Band
From Sept. 14-Oct. 12 we are very fortunate to have Jeremy Kunkel, from PanOutreach, at Boeckman Middle School working with our Explorations in Music and Band learners. They are all getting the opportunity to play these wonderful Steel Pan instruments!
This experience will culminate in an evening concert on October 12 at 6:00pm in the BMS Little Theater. To assist Jeremy in planning the music selections and rehearsing the groups, please fill out the form to let us know if your student will be participating in the concert. Students not choosing to participate in the concert are still playing in class.
Thank you for your support!
The Boeckman Middle School Music Department
Rachel Gorden Mercer
Joe Lasko
Sarah O'Banion
To learn more about the Pan Outreach program, visit their website: https://www.panoutreach.org/
Parent Ambassador Meeting - Tuesday, September 28th
Next Tuesday, September 28, we are excited to host our first Parent Ambassadors meeting from 6:30-7:30 pm in the BMS Media Center. Parent Ambassadors is a group of Boeckman parents that come together to engage in a conversation about life at Boeckman and collaboratively work with BMS administration to find ways to proactively support staff and learners throughout the school year. This group meets monthly, however may organize different events in-between meetings.
If you plan to attend the meeting, we would appreciate you helping us prepare by completing this short Google Survey, linked below.
A general agenda is below for these meetings. We would really encourage you to attend and join in the conversation. To be the middle school that meets all learners' needs and challenges each individual to reach their personal best needs to have a strong parent community. These meetings are one venue for us to build a partnership between our parents and the school.
6:30 - Welcome & Introductions
6:45 - Highlight of the school-based off Google Survey feedback
6:55 - Plan ways to support the BMS community
7:20 - Review action steps for different events
Thank you for considering joining in the conversation.
Megan Blazek, principal & Dan Thompson, assistant principal
BMS Administration
Competencies vs. Standards - How are the different?
Social-Emotional Survey Coming Soon (repeat)
NWEA Testing Dates (repeat)
We will be administering NWEA testing later this month. The math test will be September 13-17 and reading will be September 27-October 1. If you would like to opt out of the NWEA test and/or the MCA test, you will need to complete a form each year. This form can be found on the district webpage, linked here.
Looking for a job that follows the school year calendar? Apply for one of our paraprofessional openings.
Are you a nurse with a passion for helping youth? We have openings for nurses.
Interested in an active, hands-on job? We have custodial openings.
Click here to see all current openings at Farmington Area Public Schools.
Parent Ambassadors (repeat)
We welcome all parents when they are able to make our meetings, and are looking forward to kicking the year off with you on September 28th!
Meeting Dates and Times
Tuesday, September 28th @ 6:30 (BMS Media Center)
Tuesday, October 26th @ 6:30 (Virtual)
Tuesday, November 23rd @ 6:30 (BMS Media Center)
Tuesday, January 25th @ 6:30 (Virtual)
Tuesday, February 22nd @ 6:30 (BMS Media Center)
Tuesday, March 22nd @ 6:30 (Virtual)
Tuesday, April 26th @ 6:30 (BMS Media Center)
Tuesday, May 24th @ 6:30 (Virtual)
Moana Jr. Auditions (Ages 5-18)
Castle Theater and Farmington Community Education proudly presents Disney’s Moana Jr! Auditions will be Oct 4th and 5th. Not everyone will be guaranteed a part. Rehearsals will run weeknights and evenings Oct 14-Dec 9. The performances will be Dec 10-19. More information can be found here or please register for your child’s preferred audition time here: https://bit.ly/192CEMoanaJr
Important Dates
Monday, September 27.................................Fundraiser Kickoff
Tuesday, October 12.....................................Steel Drum Concert
Thursday, October 14....................................2 Hour Early Release - Conferences
Friday, October 15.........................................Flexible Learning Day
Monday, October 18......................................End of 1st Quinmester
Tuesday, October 19.....................................Conferences
Thursday, October 21...................................NO SCHOOL
Friday, October 22........................................NO SCHOOL
*Details for some activities will be shared closer to dates.
Boeckman Middle School Hours
Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm
**Building Door Open at 8:30**
PBIS at Boeckman Middle School
Useful Phone Numbers
School: 651-460-1400
Nurse: 651-460-1406
Food Service: 651-460-3820
Bus Company: 651-463-8689
School Fax: 651-460-1510
School Athletics: 651-252-2514
School Closing Line: 651-985-1100
Community Education: 651-460-3200
About us
- Personalization that honors the uniqueness of each learner
- Mistakes and reflection as essential components of learning
- Openness to new ideas and innovation
- Safe environments that support a growth mindset
- Partnering with the community to champion our learners
Email: mblazek@farmington.k12.mn.us
Website: https://bms.farmington.k12.mn.us/
Location: 800 Denmark Avenue, Farmington, MN, USA
Phone: 651-460-1400
Facebook: facebook.com/boeckmantigers
Twitter: @BoeckmanTigers