Baechtel Grove Middle School

To all 5th Grade Families: We’re excited to welcome you to the Baechtel Grove Middle School family! As your child prepares to take this next big step, we want to make sure they feel confident, supported, and ready to start strong. That’s why we’re inviting all incoming 6th graders to our Cougar Welcome Camp—a fun, engaging, and informative summer event designed just for them. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dRv7LfgRvptAEjGzSMf1-Fh2IzoK7KCT9LSbv4MIrmg/edit?usp=sharing

Dear BGMS Families, This afternoon during 6th period, Baechtel Grove Middle School experienced an earthquake. We want to assure you that the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Our team responded quickly and followed our safety procedures. After a thorough check of the campus, no injuries or damage were reported or found. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office. Sincerely, Chris Kinney Principal

The Mendocino College Family Information Night, for high school students in grades 9-11, will be held on Wednesday, May 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the North County Center. This program is also available to current eighth-grade students. Learn how the Mendocino College Summer Student Program can help your student jump-start their future for free. Bilingual registration support is available. This meeting will also be available via Zoom. The meeting ID is 879 8542 6912 and the access code is 326922. Please contact your Willits High School counselor for more information. La Noche de Información Familiar de Mendocino College, para estudiantes de preparatoria de 9.º a 11.º grado, se llevará a cabo el miércoles 14 de mayo, de 17:30 a 18:00 h, en el Centro del Condado Norte. Este programa también está disponible para estudiantes de octavo grado. Descubra cómo el Programa de Verano para Estudiantes de Mendocino College puede ayudar a su estudiante a impulsar su futuro de forma gratuita. Ofrecemos apoyo bilingüe para la inscripción. Esta reunión también estará disponible por Zoom. El ID de la reunión es 879 8542 6912 y el código de acceso es 326922. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con su consejero de la Preparatoria Willits.

BGMS will continue state testing (CAASPP) tomorrow, Wednesday, April 30. Please help your child be prepared by making sure they get a good night’s sleep and bring their charged Chromebook to school. Thank you for your support!

📚 Get your BGMS Yearbook! Yearbooks are $35 until May 1, 2025. Starting May 2, they will cost $40. Don't wait—buy yours today before the price goes up! https://www.yearbookforever.com/school-store/RAV1DipEGbkvjp9g5hi31yDL

Dear BGMS Families, On Monday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 30, Baechtel Grove Middle School will begin the state testing known as CAASPP. Please help your child do their best by making sure they get plenty of rest the night before and bring their charged Chromebook to school. Students who are absent during these testing days will be called out of class to complete the test when they return. Thank you for your support!

Attention 8th Grade Students, You can earn $300 this summer through Mendocino College’s Summer Program! 📩 For questions or help applying, contact Mrs. Sanbeck at hollysanbeck@willitsunified.com or call 707-459-2417. This incredible program is open to Baechtel Grove 8th grade students and provides: A $300 stipend for passing classes Free meals 3 college-level courses Classes from 9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday–Friday, for 6 weeks There will be a Family Information Night on May 14th at 5:30pm at the North County Center, 372 E. Commercial St, Willits, CA. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your student to get ahead in school—and earn money while doing it!

📚✍️ At BGMS, we’ve developed universal writing rubrics for all classes to help students succeed! Parents and guardians, we’re sharing these with you to support your student’s academic growth. Need extra help? Students can get assistance with writing or any classwork after school in the library every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Let’s work together for student success! 💡📖 View the writing rubric here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DAOfdrsUHnyCx4PtO7BcHcEz5v8JQHXjpOn_OqoXSos/edit?usp=sharing

Reminder: Baechtel Grove Middle School will be closed tomorrow, March 14, 2025. We hope you have a safe and warm weekend!

From BGMS PTO: Attention Parents! This month's fundraiser is a Cash Calendar. Each square is $5. If your child can raise $155, this will absolutely help with your child's end of year trip. If your child raises less, it's ok. EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS! Let's go Cougars! The calendar was handed out to students today. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CtuJiqqlHi2Prv3NPrswftYXUoTjciO6/view?usp=sharing

Attention 8th Grade Parents! Your student has the opportunity to explore college and career options at College Day 2024 at Mendocino College North County Center! On Thursday, March 20 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Lunch will be provided! Permission slips are due by Tuesday, March 11! We apologize for the short notice, as this opportunity was just opened up to our 8th graders You can access a digital copy of the permission slip here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1va25fMyezHohOpHpJ2GG3YUAYUEBAmSt0OGncoQO39A/edit?usp=sharing You can also pick up a permission slip from the office, and students will be given a copy during their social science classes today (3/7/25)!

8th Grade Parents- Mark your calendars for Promotion Pictures happening May 8th. More details to come.

There will be no school on Friday, March 14th for our make-up snow day.

BGMS is still looking for a Soccer Coach. If you are interested please contact Conan McKay at BGMS

From the BGMS PTO: The flu and pneumonia have hit our community hard so PTO has decided to postpone their Friday the 28th, Spaghetti Dinner/ Movie Night to next month. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. If you bought a ticket, it will still be honored in March. Thank you and stay healthy.

BGMS Parents, Students are invited to attend the Willits Science Fair on February 13. If your student hasn’t returned their permission slip yet, please do so by Friday, February 7. Students without a permission slip will not be able to attend and will receive an alternative assignment.

📢 Attention 8th Grade Families! We’re hosting our second family workshop at the 📚 BGMS library on Tuesday, February 4th, from 🕔 5:00 to 6:30 PM. This is your chance to learn about 🎓 WHS graduation requirements and explore 🔧 Career & Technical Education pathways. Don't miss this opportunity to help your student 📝 plan their future classes! Course requests are open from 📅 January 30 to February 21.

Hello BGMS Families, We wanted to let you know we are postponing our Frozen Fantasy Formal Dance that was going to take place tomorrow. Stay tuned as we plan to have a date coming up in February. If your child has already purchased a ticket they can present it at the next dance for admission. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you for your understanding.

Second trimester progress reports are going home with students today! 📋 Families of students with D and/or F grades will also receive a copy by mail. Tutoring is available in the library every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Please take time to review your child's progress and connect with us if you have any questions.

Parents and Guardians, We are excited to invite students to the Willits City Science Fair on Wednesday, February 13. This event promotes curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, offering students the opportunity to apply their learning to explore real-world problems. Permission slips were sent home on January 17 and must be returned by February 7 to ensure transportation. We strongly encourage all students to participate in this valuable annual event. Please note that students without a signed permission slip will not be able to attend.