Barrington Middle School
BMS Connected Learning Newsletter
9/28/2025
The BMS Learning Community is Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Excel!
Mission:
Barrington Middle School’s Mission is to empower all students to excel in character, citizenship, collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking, so that they may positively impact the future.
Welcome Bienvenidos, Yōkoso, Benvenuto, 欢迎, Labas, Jasu, स्वागत छ ।, सुस्वागतम्, Hosgeldin, Üdvözlöm, Bem-vindo, Swagatam స్వాగతం, Ahlan wa sahlan, Hoş geldin, Bienvenue, اهلا....مرحبا, 欢迎, Welkom, Καλώς ορίσατε, khosh amadid (خوش آمدید), Herzlich willkommen!, નમસ્તે (Namastē), స్వాగతం, B'ruchim haba'im (ברוכים הבאים), Ahlan wa Sahlan, Bienvenidos, வணக்கம் (Vanakkam), స్వాగతం, 환영합니다, (ברוכים הבאים
This year, we would like to celebrate and recognize the various languages spoken at Barrington Middle School. If you would like to include the language spoken in your home, please complete the following link. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Attention BMS Students! Help Needed: SOWAMS Octoberfest Volunteers: Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 18th! SOWAMS is hosting its annual Octoberfest from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and they need volunteers to help make it a success. Whether you can spare an hour or stay for the whole day, there are plenty of fun activities to help with: Class Games, Arts & Crafts, Bake Sale, Cake Walk, and Hay Rides. It's a great way to support our school community and enjoy some fall festivities! Interested in volunteering? Contact the coordinators:
Hope to see you there! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMS Yearbook: Time to order your BMS Yearbook! Only $40!
(Just do it now so you can check it off the to-do list!) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMS Yearbook - 8th Grade Baby Pictures: It’s tradition! See how much the 8th graders have grown! Each year we have pages in the yearbook dedicated to 8th grade baby/toddler pictures and it’s always fun to see how far they’ve come. Please complete this form and upload your child's baby/toddler photo directly. To avoid confusion, please ensure only one photo is uploaded per student. PLEASE NOTE: You need to be signed into your or your child's gmail account. If not, you will not be able to upload the photo. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
🎟️ Enter Our Raffle – Support an Author Visit! 📚 Enter our upcoming raffle for a chance to win exciting prizes while supporting a meaningful cause. All proceeds will go directly toward hosting a live author visit that will spark creativity, encourage literacy, and connect readers with the magic behind the pages. 🗓️ Raffle Dates: September 25 - October 16
Tickets: 3 tickets for $5 Buy here! Don’t miss your chance to win and make a difference in our readers' lives! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMS Outside Time: Volunteers Needed! : BMS Volunteers Needed to Help Supervise Outside Time for all Grades Students will have the opportunity to go outside after they finish their lunch, starting the week of September 22nd Can you help weekly, bi-weekly, every now and then? 2 Volunteers needed daily, 12:00-1:30pm If you’d like to join us for one or more dates, please sign up here: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chromebook Insurance: Tuesday, September 30 is the deadline for ordering Chromebook insurance. Please click here for more information https://www.barringtonschools.org/page/chromebook-insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC): Barrington Public Schools (BPS) provides opportunities for family, community, educator, and student involvement in decision-making through the participation on district Advisory Committees to the School Committee. Some Advisory Committees, such as the Health and Wellness, Special Education (SEAC), and Policy Committees, are established following state regulations and guidelines. Advisory Committee members will represent a variety of community perspectives and are encouraged to solicit input from other community members and organizations. The primary charge of the Advisory Committees is to provide policy recommendations on specific areas as well as to inform the School Committee and Administration of issues brought forward by members of the community. Please click here for more information and a link to signup. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Friends of BMS Baseball: To Supporters of Barrington Programs, This spring, history was made at Barrington Middle School. For the first time ever, our students took the field in a BMS baseball uniform—and in our inaugural season, the team advanced all the way to the state playoffs. We owe special thanks to the Barrington Middle School Softball team for their trailblazing performance last year. Their success showed what’s possible when our community comes together, and they set the path forward for baseball to follow. Now, we need your help to keep this success story alive. Our Goal We are raising $30,000 to fully fund BMS Baseball for the next three years. This will cover coaching stipends, uniforms, safety equipment, league dues, insurance, and field maintenance. We are also proud to share that a portion of this funding has already been secured, proving the community is behind us. With your support, we can reach the finish line and guarantee that baseball at BMS is here to stay. Why It Matters Barrington has seen a drop in baseball participation among kids ages 12 and up, as many join travel or AAU programs outside town. Our middle school team gives students the chance to represent their classmates and their community—strengthening pride, belonging, and school spirit. Beyond the diamond, youth sports build resilience, discipline, teamwork, and leadership. One BMS player said after our playoff run: “I never thought I’d get to wear a Barrington jersey for baseball. It means everything to me.” This is the impact your donation makes possible. How You Can Help Every gift makes a difference. Whether it’s $25, $50, $100, or more, your support directly funds coaching, uniforms, safety equipment, and field upkeep. Together, every contribution adds up to ensure baseball at BMS is here to stay. How to Donate 1. By Mail – Send a check payable to Friends of BMS Baseball to: Friends of BMS Baseball c/o Imran Salahuddin 526 Middle Highway Barrington, RI 02806 Please include your name, address, phone number, email, and contribution amount. 2. Online – Donate through our official GoFundMe page: https://gofund.me/0cce32b8 Friends of BMS Baseball is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you for helping us build on this incredible first season. Together—with inspiration from our softball trailblazers—we can ensure that Barrington Middle School Baseball continues to thrive for years to come. With gratitude, Imran Salahuddin, President Marc Coppolino, Treasurer Michael Floriani, Secretary Friends of BMS Baseball | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BMS Investment Club: All students are welcome to join the BMS Investment Club. The next meeting will take place on Monday, October 6th at 7:45 am in room #1202 with Mrs. Polando Please sign up at the link below. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMS Tennis: BMS Fall tennis has started! All abilities and grade levels may sign up for any day Monday-Wednesday (but please limit your student's sign up to one day per week). We will be offering four weeks of tennis and each week will focus on a different set of skills culminating in some games between classmates. There is no cost to participate! There will be a new Sign-Up Genius in the Connected Newsletter each week so keep an eye out for that. Please note that this is the last week of tennis- we will resume again in the Spring! Please sign up for week 4 using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49AAAE2EAAF9CE9-58949897-bmsfall | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMS Community Service Club: Come make a difference in our community! Anyone interested in joining the Community Service Club is welcome to our first meeting after school on Friday, 10/3 in room 2213. Please feel free to reach out to Ms. Spillane (spillaner@barringtonschools.org) or Mrs. Oswald with any questions! We will be discussing our Winter Clothing Drive and we will start collecting any new or very gently used winter hats, gloves, jackets, scarves, mittens, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sowams School is seeking BMS student volunteers: Sowams Octoberfest is seeking BMS students (or parents!) to volunteer at their fall Sowams Octoberfest on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The day runs from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and they are seeking volunteers for one-hour time slots (or for as long as you are able!) for class games, arts and crafts, bake sale, cake walk or hay ride. Please contact the volunteer coordinators Liz at liz.letvinchuk@gmail.com or Rolfe at rolfehubley@gmail.com. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Dr. Brian Fernandes. Brian, you’re such a great colleague, teacher, and friend. You work so hard and are always willing to share your expertise and support other teachers. I really trust your judgment and appreciate that you’re always there to help with my reading questions. Thanks for everything you do-- BMS is lucky to have you! (Nominated by Jodi Cabral). This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mrs. Amy Boyle. She's an amazing teacher. She always makes her classes fun, and I was always excited to go to her class. I hated math, but she showed me a different side of it. She also helped me understand a lot of what we were doing since I came from a different school, but she made it a million times easier. She's by far one of my favorite teachers.(Nominated by Elianna Valenzuela) Do you know of a BMS Faculty/Staff/Student member who is shining bright? If you do, please complete the form below and we can include the nomination in an upcoming newsletter. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fundraiser in Memory of Henry Charbonneau: Please join us at Dune Brothers to support the Tomorrow Fund for children with cancer on Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 11-5 pm, 684 Bullocks Point Ave, Riverside, RI. There will be music, games, a cartoonist and the carousel! Rain or shine! Click here for the flier. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barrington Education Foundation Duck Race: Join us this Saturday, October 4 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Barrington Gazebo/Town Hall to support the Barrington Education Foundation (BEF)! The BEF supports championing extraordinary educational opportunities within Barrington Public Schools. There will be music, games, prizes, popcorn, raffle baskets and Dels!! Tickets are only $10 each or 6 for $50! Click here for tickets and then cheer your duck on at Saturday’s race at 3pm! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barrington Youth Basketball Association: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barrington Police & Barrington Public Schools Clothing Drive: The Barrington Police Department and Barrington Public Schools are partnering with Clothes to Kids RI, a local non-profit organization, to support children and families in need. From September 12 through October 31, we will be collecting:
Students may drop off donations at clearly marked collection areas located at Barrington High School and Barrington Middle School. Your generosity will help keep local children warm this season. Thank you in advance for your support! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barrington Lions Club Peace Poster Contest: For peace to be anything more than a possibility, we need to make it a priority. This year, we’re asking our young students to create a poster that speaks to our world’s infinite potential for kindness once we commit to pursuing the idea of peace through one child at a time. Artwork is judged on three criteria: originality, artistic merit, and expression of the theme, "Together As One." Prizes for the top three winners: 1st place, $100, 2nd and 3rd place winners, $50 each. The winning poster will advance to judging at the state level. Winners at the state level will advance to the national contest. The contest is open to children who will be 11, 12, or 13 on November 15, 2025. Children must be residents of Barrington, RI. All artwork must be the child's original creation. Duplications are not accepted. Only one entry per child. All art media are accepted. Three-dimensional entries are not accepted: Nothing may be glued, stapled or attached to the artwork. Artwork has size restrictions: check BarringtonRILionsClub.org for details. The use of lettering or numbering on the front of the poster, in any language, is not allowed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barrington Teen Library Program: See what’s happening in the Barrington Teen Library program. |
Urgent Need: Jackets for elementary school-age children are especially requested.