TBMS Weekly Newsletter - Issue 24-25.16

Posted Date: 12/10/24 (07:00 AM)

Weekly Newsletter | December 10, 2024

Dear Bromfield Middle School Families,

December is always so busy for everyone, and this year is no exception at TBMS. Amidst the many pulls on your time, I want to highlight two events to which you are invited:

Please join us for the TBMS Winter Concert, which will take place this Wednesday, December 11, at 6:30 PM in the Cronin Auditorium. Our band and chorus students have been working hard to prepare for their performances. I look forward to seeing you there!
My next Parent-Caregiver Coffee Meet & Greet will take place this Friday, December 13, 8:30-9:30 AM in the TBS Library, Please join me!

As you may know, this year’s family-teacher conferences had a different schedule from those of previous years. We are looking for your feedback on how this new format worked out. Please complete this brief survey to share your input on this year’s conference schedule. Kindly submit your response no later than Sunday, December 15.

Finally, I want to congratulate parent Saudat Fadeyi, who last week won a close election to serve on the TBMS School Council.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mr. Daniel Hudder
Bromfield Middle School Principal

WEEKLY UPDATES

SIXTH GRADE

In Ancient Civilization class, we have been diving into the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt. Students are very engaged, asking thoughtful and insightful questions leading to meaningful discussion about many varying topics.

Upcoming Quiz:

Students will have a quiz on their knowledge of Ancient Egypt soon. This will cover key topics such as the geography of the Nile and pertinent vocabulary. Please encourage your student to review their notes and study materials to prepare effectively.

Artifact Project:

We are thrilled to announce that we will soon begin an Artifact Project. This hands-on project will allow students to explore and create replicas of significant ancient Egyptian artifacts. They will have the opportunity to research various items, such as jewelry, pottery, or even models of pyramids, fostering both creativity and a deeper understanding of Ancient Egyptian culture.

Online Celebration with Mr. Nicky:

Additionally, we have a special treat planned! We will host an online celebration featuring Mr. Nicky, a popular YouTuber known for his engaging parody songs that bring history to life. This event promises to be both educational and entertaining, allowing students to enjoy learning about ancient history in a fun way and to tap inot this musical and lyrical side through the creation of their own history parodies. This celebration will occur on 12/20/2024.

Thank you to the Bromfield PTO for their generous support.

In FLEX class, students participated in a fun and engaging game called Draw with Descriptors. This game not only encourages creativity but also emphasizes the importance of effective communication. Students read descriptions aloud to a peer who tried to accurately recreate the image based on their perception of descriptors.

When the game ended, teachers discussed how clear communication is crucial not just for success in the game, but also in school and throughout life. Students practiced articulating their thoughts and ideas, learning how to convey messages effectively to achieve a common goal.

We believe that these skills are vital for their overall development and success, and we appreciate your support in reinforcing the importance of communication at home.

SEVENTH GRADE

In social studies, we’re wrapping up our study of Africa by exploring how religious traditions developed, adapted, and interacted in ancient societies south of the Sahara. Students will demonstrate their knowledge and skills of the entire unit with an in-class summative assessment; they will edit two passages for missing or inaccurate information and provide evidence to support their edits.

In addition to receiving academic support during FLEX, we connected the concept of empathy to food insecurity throughout the state and our support of Project 351’s Food Drive.

UNIFIED ARTS

As we are approaching the heart of December, I’m excited to update you on the progress our band students have been making as we prepare for our upcoming Winter Concert! It’s hard to believe the concert is so soon, and I couldn’t be prouder of how dedicated and hardworking the students have been. Please mark your calendars — the concert will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 11th at 6:30pm. We’d love to see you there, supporting our talented musicians!

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. I can’t wait to see everything come together this week.

PTO NEWS AND EVENTS

Before the winter break is upon us, the PTO would like to send the teachers and staff off with sweet treats and warm drinks so we're setting up a hot cocoa bar and cookie display. We would love to have your support so if you're interested in contributing please check out the sign up below. These events are only as successful as the participation from our community so we look forward to your contributions. Bromfield 2024 Cookies & Hot Cocoa.

COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS

Title: An Introduction to Digital Wellbeing and Online Safety for Harvard PS Parents and Caregivers

Tonight! December 10, at 7 PM: The basics of Online Safety and Digital well-being, with a focus on Qustodio Parental Control and Wellbeing Application online safety hub available to all Harvard School District families.

Description: Join us for this live webinar presented by our online safety partner Linewize and familiarize yourself with the tools available to help you keep your children safe and well in the digital world. Linewize's Director of Wellbeing, Teodora Pavkovic, will share insights into some of the main online safety risks children encounter today and the strategies to minimize them, and she will guide you through using tools like the ABC approach to children's online safety and your district's Online Safety Hub. Former principal and Linewize's Director of Community, Greg Hall, will do a live demo of the Qustodio parent app and guide you through the set-up process. Your hosts will also take your questions at the end of the webinar, so be sure to join us live. See you there!

Please click here to register!

Dear Community Members,

It is time to end hunger in Massachusetts. This fall, Project 351 is partnering with Loaves & Fishes, our local food pantry serving our friends and neighbors. The urgency to donate is real. Many friends and neighbors rely on Loaves and Fishes for food and personal care items.

Our community can make a significant difference this holiday season with your help. If you are struggling with hunger or food insecurity, you are not alone. Our friends and partners at Loaves & Fishes are here to help you and your family.

On behalf of the eighth grade and the Project 351 Club at Bromfield Middle School, our purpose is to lead this holiday season effort to end hunger in our community, and to help with a statewide effort to eradicate food insecurity in Massachusetts. The food drive ends on Friday, December 13. To donate non-perishable food and personal care items, please look for boxes placed around Bromfield, Hildreth, and Harvard Public Library.

Please help us assist our friends and neighbors by donating to the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry this holiday season. Thank you for your consideration and support. If you have questions about the food drive, please contact Ms. Cristin Hodgens at chodgens@psharvard.org.

Sincerely,

Project 351 Club, Bromfield School

Bromfield School Class of 2029

It's Giving Tree time when the Bromfield Community comes together to help local children have a happy holiday.

There are a few ways you can help:

- Pick a child's wish, purchase the gift and return it wrapped to Bromfield by December 12. Please attach a tag with the gift # on it. (Ex 2b.)

** Key: Ex F / 4yrs Female 4 years old; Ex M / 3 months Male 3 months old

Gift sign up link

- You can pass the information on to your family and friends. Gifts can be sent to the school and we will wrap them. (Please include the gift code.)

- We do accept monetary donations that we will use to purchase gifts.

Please contact Trish Nilan at pnilan@psharvard.org with any questions.Thank you for your continued support!

Bromfield Cares is helping Warming Hearts by Warming Feet, by collecting new socks that will be donated to the homeless in Boston.

The drive is running from now until Dec 15 and there will be a collection box in the main office.

Snowflake Semi-Formal Dance:

This annual event for grades 7 & 8 will be held on Friday, January 10, from 7-9 in the cafeteria. This year’s theme is Fairy Tales and the cost is $10. Hosted by the High School Student Council.

THE BROMFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Daniel Hudder, Principal

	dhudder@psharvard.org
	https://bromfield.psharvard.org/
	@harvardpublicschools

14 Massachusetts Avenue, Harvard MA, 01451 | (978) 456 - 4145

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