
Just a friendly reminder that this is conference week at Baechtel Grove Middle School with early dismissal at 1:00 every day.

Hello BGMS Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers,
Parent/Student/Teacher conferences are this week. Please respond if you get a teacherās message to set a parent conference for your student, with their teachers. We have determined that it is important for us to re-teach some of the school rules. Too many students are struggling with following the school rules, especially those about cellphone usage, vandalism to bathrooms, using school appropriate language, and kind words. Teachers will be addressing the school rules in their lessons this week. School rules are in place to keep everyone safe, and to keep an environment where students can learn. Schools everywhere are experiencing this difficulty. The School Site Council meeting is tomorrow at 3:30 pm. Parents are encouraged to attend virtually, please call the main office for the link. Volleyball plays River Oak Monday starting at 4:00, and Wednesday they play Potter Valley in a home game at the Willits High School gym beginning at 3:00 pm. Every day this week is an early release day due to parent conferences, with dismissal at 1:00 pm.
Ms. Munguia
Hola, padres, tutores y cuidadores de BGMS:
Las conferencias de padres / estudiantes / maestros son esta semana. Responda si recibe el mensaje de un maestro para establecer una conferencia de padres para su estudiante, con sus maestros. Hemos determinado que es importante para nosotros volver a enseƱar algunas de las reglas de la escuela. Demasiados estudiantes tienen dificultades para seguir las reglas de la escuela, especialmente aquellas sobre el uso de telĆ©fonos celulares, el vandalismo en los baƱos, el uso del lenguaje apropiado para la escuela y las palabras amables. Los maestros abordarĆ”n las reglas de la escuela en sus lecciones esta semana. Las reglas de la escuela estĆ”n en su lugar para mantener a todos seguros y para mantener un ambiente donde los estudiantes puedan aprender. Las escuelas de todo el mundo estĆ”n experimentando esta dificultad. La reunión del Consejo del Concilio de Padres de la escuela es maƱana a las 3:30 pm. Se anima a los padres a asistir virtualmente, por favor llame a la oficina principal para obtener el enlace. El voleibol jugarĆ” en River Oak el lunes a partir de las 4:00 y el miĆ©rcoles jugarĆ”n contra Potter Valley en un juego en casa en el gimnasio de Willits High School a partir de las 3:00 pm. Todos los dĆas de esta semana es un dĆa de salida temprana debido a las conferencias de padres, con salida a la 1:00 pm.
Sra. Munguia

Good Morning BGMS Parents! Here are a few reminders:
Students need to come to school with a mask every day. Students are not allowed to use their cell phones on campus. If your child is not following this rule their phone will be sent to the office for their parent to pick up. If you need us to get a message to your child we please call the office. We are happy to get them your message or call them out of class to contact you immediately.

Hello Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers,
We had to reschedule the ELAC meeting to this Wednesday at 5:00 pm. All parents of English Language Learners are asked to zoom into the meeting. A link will be sent to your email. Tomorrowās Volleyball game playing Eagle Peak will start at 4:00 at BGMS. Wednesday they play Fort Bragg, at Fort Bragg, also starting at 4:00. Next week we have student/parent/teacher conferences. Your student will call you to set up the conference time during the day, with their Language Arts teacher. These are virtual meetings. Only one timeslot is set up, and all of the studentās teachers that are available, will attend. The student must attend also, to have clear communication. Thank you for making time to meet with us, in support of your childās education.
Ms. Munguia
Hola padres, tutores y cuidadores:
Tuvimos que reprogramar la reunión de ELAC para este miĆ©rcoles a las 5:00 pm. Se les pide a todos los padres de los estudiantes aprendices de inglĆ©s que se acerquen a la reunión. Se enviarĆ” un enlace a su correo electrónico. El juego de voleibol de maƱana en Eagle Peak comenzarĆ” a las 4:00 en BGMS. El miĆ©rcoles juegan contra Fort Bragg, en Fort Bragg, tambiĆ©n a partir de las 4:00. La próxima semana tendremos conferencias de estudiantes / padres / maestros. Su estudiante lo llamarĆ” para programar el horario de la conferencia durante el dĆa, con su maestro de Artes del Lenguaje. Estas son juntas vertuales. Solo se configura un intervalo de tiempo y todos los maestros del estudiante que estĆ©n disponibles asistirĆ”n. El alumno debe asistir tambiĆ©n, para tener una comunicación clara. Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para reunirse con nosotros, en apoyo de la educación de su hijo.
Sra. Munguia

BGMS Spirit Week 9/27-10/1
Monday: Sports Jersey Day
Tuesday: Bring back the 50's
Wednesday: Western Day
Thursday: Spirit Colors Day 6th Grade wear WHITE, 7th grade wear GOLD, 8th grade wear GREEN.
Friday: BGMS Colors Day- wear GREEN & GOLD

Hello BGMS Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers,
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Back to School Night. We are at the sixth week of Trimester 1. This week every one of your studentās teachers will be sending home a progress check for each period with assignments missing, and a current grade. Please ask students for this information, look it over, and if you have questions, please email or call the teacher. Please sign these grade sheets and have students return them to their teacher. This way we know you have seen the current grade. We will have our first virtual English Learner Advisory Committee meeting this Wednesday beginning at 5:30 pm. A link will be sent to your parent email. Every parent of English Learners is asked to attend to talk about services for Students. Parents please send your child to school with a water bottle so that they do not have to drink directly from the water faucet.
Ms. Munguia
Hola, padres, tutores y cuidadores de BGMS:
Gracias a todos los que nos acompaƱaron en la Noche de Regreso a Clases. Estamos en la sexta semana del Trimestre 1. Esta semana, cada uno de los maestros de su estudiante enviarĆ” a casa un cheque de progreso para cada perĆodo con tareas faltantes y una calificación actual. Pida a los estudiantes esta información, revĆsela y, si tiene alguna pregunta, envĆe un correo electrónico o llame al maestro. Por favor firme estas hojas de calificaciones y pida a los estudiantes que las devuelvan a su maestro. De esta manera sabemos que ha visto la calificación actual. Tendremos nuestra primera reunión virtual del ComitĆ© Asesor de Estudiantes de InglĆ©s este miĆ©rcoles a partir de las 5:30 pm. Se enviarĆ” un enlace a su correo electrónico de padres. Se pide a todos los padres de los estudiantes de inglĆ©s que asistan para hablar sobre los servicios para los estudiantes. Padres, por favor envĆen a sus hijos a la escuela con una botella de agua para que no tengan que beber directamente del grifo de agua.
Sra. Munguia

BGMS Virtual Back to School Night Schedule
5:00 - Title I Parent meeting https://zoom.us/j/98665487506?pwd=WGZZM2c1VjVWUjNaSDNyNkNLRHRDdz09
Agenda includes:
Welcome and Introductions
What is Title I Schoolwide
District Parent Involvement policy
BGMS Title I program
Parent/Student/School Compact
Closure
5:35 - BGMS Back to School Night Welcome https://zoom.us/j/91087265198?pwd=ZGpMY1dDUHBQazVwL21RNW9hSDdrZz09
5:45 Period 1
5:54 Period 2
6:03 Period 3
6:12 Period 4
6:21 Period 5
6:30 Period 6
6:39 Period 7

Hello BGMS Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,
Thank you for your whatever support you provided to the settling of our school environment. This was a much calmer week for students, outside of the classroom, and a better focus on academics. This Wednesday we welcome all of our parents to our Back to School Night. This is a virtual event, and parents can use their studentsā Chomebooks to log on. The Night will start with a Title I Parent meeting, for all parents, at 5:00 on this link https://zoom.us/j/98665487506?pwd=WGZZM2c1VjVWUjNaSDNyNkNLRHRDdz09 . The Welcome Assembly will follow at 5:35 at this link https://zoom.us/j/91087265198?pwd=ZGpMY1dDUHBQazVwL21RNW9hSDdrZz09 . At 5:50 parents will be invited to join each of their studentās teacher Zoom link presentations for 9 minutes each, following the students daily schedule beginning with period 1 and ending with period 7. Teachers will also have available a copy of their class syllabus. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the BGMS virtual Back to School Night.
Ms. Munguia
Hola, padres, tutores y cuidadores de BGMS:
Gracias por todo el apoyo que brindó al establecimiento de nuestro entorno escolar. Esta fue una semana mucho mĆ”s tranquila para los estudiantes, fuera del aula y con un mejor enfoque en lo acadĆ©mico. Este miĆ©rcoles damos la bienvenida a todos nuestros padres a nuestra Noche de Regreso a Clases. Este es un evento virtual y los padres pueden utilizar los Chomebooks de sus alumnos para iniciar sesión. La noche comenzarĆ” con una reunión de padres de TĆtulo I, para todos los padres, a las 5:00 en este enlace https://zoom.us/j/98665487506?pwd=WGZZM2c1VjVWUjNaSDNyNkNLRHRDdz09. La Asamblea de Bienvenida seguirĆ” a las 5:35 en este enlace https://zoom.us/j/91087265198?pwd=ZGpMY1dDUHBQazVwL21RNW9hSDdrZz09. A las 5:50 se invitarĆ” a los padres a unirse a cada una de las presentaciones de Zoom Link de los maestros de sus estudiantes durante 9 minutos cada una, siguiendo el horario diario de los estudiantes comenzando con el perĆodo 1 y terminando con el perĆodo 7. Los maestros tambiĆ©n tendrĆ”n disponible una copia del programa de estudios de su clase. Esperamos verlos a todos en la Noche virtual de Regreso a Clases de BGMS.
Sra. Munguia

Covid 19 Testing Link
https://my.primary.health/test_groups/willitsunifiedschools/participants/new_special

Just a friendly reminder that today 9/14 is a early dismissal day with school getting out at 1:00.

Hello Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers,
We have been experiencing a rough transition to having all students back in person in school. We want to assure you that we are making adjustments to address this, and create a calmer atmosphere on campus. Tomorrow is the first meeting of our School Site Council, beginning at 3:30 pm. This is a virtual meeting. Members of the School Site Council will receive the Zoom meeting link in their email with the agenda. Everyone is welcomed, call the office to be sent the link. The first volleyball game is also tomorrow beginning at 4:00 pm, playing Fort Bragg. Please remember that all spectators must be wearing a mask inside, and outside of the gym. Wednesday they play Eagle Peak at Eagle Peak at 4:00 pm. Go Cougars! This is the Campaign Week for all candidates for Student Council officers. We had a good turnout of candidates. Friday they will give their election speeches to each grade level assembly, and voting will take place after the speeches. Thursday the WEB Leaders will give their first academic lesson, postponed from last week, to both sixth and seventh graders. Please keep next Wednesday, September 22nd open from 5:00 to 6:30 for our virtual Back to School Night.
Ms. Munguia
Hola padres, tutores y cuidadores:
Hemos tenido una transición difĆcil para tener a todos los estudiantes de regreso en persona en la escuela. Queremos asegurarles que estamos haciendo ajustes para abordar esto y crear una atmósfera mĆ”s tranquila en el campus. MaƱana es la primera reunión de nuestro consejo de sitio escolar, comenzando a las 3:30 pm. Esta es una reunión virtual. Los miembros del Consejo del Concilio Escolar recibirĆ”n el enlace de la reunión de Zoom en su correo electrónico con la agenda. Todos son bienvenidos, llame a la oficina para recibir el enlace. El primer juego de voleibol tambiĆ©n serĆ” maƱana a partir de las 4:00 pm, en Fort Bragg. Recuerde que todos los espectadores deben llevar una mĆ”scara dentro y fuera del gimnasio. El miĆ©rcoles juegan con Eagle Peak en Eagle Peak a las 4:00 pm. Ā”Vamos, pumas! Esta es la Semana de CampaƱa para todos los candidatos a oficiales del Consejo Estudiantil. Tuvimos una buena participación de candidatos. El viernes darĆ”n sus discursos electorales en cada asamblea de nivel de grado y la votación se llevarĆ” a cabo despuĆ©s de los discursos. El jueves los WEB Leaders darĆ”n su primera lección acadĆ©mica, pospuesta desde la semana pasada, a los estudiantes de sexto y sĆ©ptimo grado. Por favor mantenga abierto el próximo miĆ©rcoles 22 de septiembre de 5:00 a 6:30 para nuestra Noche virtual de Regreso a Clases.
Sra. Munguia

School picture day for Baechtel Grove will be Wednesday Septemeber 15th by Lifetouch. To order ahead of time go to www.mylifetouch.com
The student's school ID or picture day ID is: EVT9BHQBK
We also have paper order forms in the office.

Hello Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers,
I hope everyone is enjoying their Labor Day Holiday. Student activities at BGMS are up and running. Volleyball has their first game next Monday, the 13th. Students interested in student government can pick up applications for Student Council officer positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Activities Director in the main office, or from Ms. McKay in room 12. WEB Leaders will give their first academic lesson this Friday to both the sixth and seventh graders, since seventh graders did not have the opportunity to participate in these last year. All subject areas will also begin using their curriculum this week. Students should have their cell phones off during the day. Parents should not text students. Please call the office and we will get your message to them. We are still not able to invite large groups of families to in person events. The School Site Council will meet next Monday the 13th, and the Back to School Night will take place on Wednesday the 22nd. Both of these will be virtual, and I will send links on those weeks. Everyone is invited to attend. Most students are transitioning well to being part of a school community. If your child is having trouble with the transition, please have them talk to someone in the office, or a teacher. There are resources to assist students in feeling comfortable in returning to in person school.
Ms. Munguia
Hola padres, tutores y cuidadores:
Espero que todos estĆ©n disfrutando de las vacaciones del DĆa del Trabajo. Las actividades de los estudiantes en BGMS estĆ”n en marcha. El voleibol tiene su primer juego el próximo lunes 13. Los estudiantes interesados en el gobierno estudiantil pueden recoger solicitudes para los puestos de funcionarios del consejo estudiantil de presidente, vicepresidente, secretario, tesorero y director de actividades en la oficina principal, o de la Sra. McKay en el salón 12. Los lĆderes WEB darĆ”n su primera lección acadĆ©mica este Viernes a los estudiantes de sexto y sĆ©ptimo grado, ya que los de sĆ©ptimo grado no tuvieron la oportunidad de participar en estos el aƱo pasado. Todas las Ć”reas temĆ”ticas tambiĆ©n comenzarĆ”n a usar su plan de estudios esta semana. Los estudiantes deben tener sus telĆ©fonos celulares apagados durante el dĆa. Los padres no deben enviar mensajes de texto a los estudiantes. Llamen a la oficina y les enviaremos su mensaje. TodavĆa no podemos invitar a grandes grupos de familias a eventos en persona. El Consejo del Plantel Escolar se reunirĆ” el próximo lunes 13 y la Noche de Regreso a Clases se llevarĆ” a cabo el miĆ©rcoles 22. Ambos serĆ”n virtuales y enviarĆ© enlaces en esas semanas. Todos estan invitados. La mayorĆa de los estudiantes estĆ”n haciendo una buena transición para formar parte de una comunidad escolar. Si su hijo tiene problemas con la transición, pĆdale que hable con alguien en la oficina o con un maestro. Hay recursos para ayudar a los estudiantes a sentirse cómodos al regresar a la escuela en persona.
Sra. Munguia

Just a reminder that today is a minimum day at Baechtel Grove Middle School with dismissal being at 1:00.

Just a reminder that today is a normal Tuesday with dismissal at 2:58. Next Tuesday August 31st is a minimum day with dismissal at 1:00.

Hello BGMS Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers,
We are ready to receive students! The WEB Orientation for sixth grade students will begin tomorrow at 8:00 am, at the gym. Please wear a mask. Sixth grade parents can walk over to the Mat Room and get a copy of the Parent/ Student Handbook for more information about procedures at BGMS. At 11:30, after students are picked up from the orientation, parents and students can drive up to the front of the school and the Tech department will issue a Chromebook, to sixth graders only. A parent, Guardian, or Caregiver must sign for the Chromebook. Please wear a mask. Tuesday is the first day of school attendance for this year. We will be giving out class schedules to all students as they are dropped off in front of the school. Schedules may change in Aeries up until Tuesday morning. Students must bring their school issued Chromebooks to school every day. Sports have started with Volleyball open gym beginning at 3:30 pm in the gym. Try outs will be taking place soon. Students and staff must wear a mask at all times.
Ms. Munguia
Hola, padres, tutores y cuidadores de BGMS:
Ā”Estamos listos para recibir estudiantes! La Orientación WEB para estudiantes de sexto grado comenzarĆ” maƱana a las 8:00 am, en el gimnasio. Por favor use una mĆ”scara. Los padres de sexto grado pueden caminar hasta el salón de tapetes y obtener una copia del Manual para padres y estudiantes para obtener mĆ”s información sobre los procedimientos en BGMS. A las 11:30, despuĆ©s de que se recoja a los estudiantes de la orientación, los padres y los estudiantes pueden conducir hasta el frente de la escuela y el departamento de tecnologĆa emitirĆ” un Chromebook, solo para los estudiantes de sexto grado. Un padre, tutor o cuidador debe firmar para obtener el Chromebook. Por favor use una mĆ”scara. El martes es el primer dĆa de asistencia escolar de este aƱo. Daremos horarios de clases a todos los estudiantes cuando los dejen frente a la escuela. Los horarios pueden cambiar en Aeries hasta el martes por la maƱana. Los estudiantes deben traer sus Chromebooks proporcionados por la escuela a la escuela todos los dĆas. Los deportes han comenzado con el gimnasio abierto de voleibol a partir de las 3:30 pm en el gimnasio. Las pruebas se realizarĆ”n pronto. Los estudiantes y el personal deben usar una mĆ”scara en todo momento.
Sra. Munguia

Hello BGMS Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers,
We are a little over a week away from the start of the 2021-2022 school year. The first day of school is Tuesday, August 24th. We are looking forward to welcoming all of our students back to full days of in person instruction. There will be safety practices that we will post on our website by the end of this week. The district safety practices are on the district website. Sixth grade families will receive in the mail an invitation to their day of orientation Monday, August 23rd. Parents please note that students must bring a mask to school and they must wear it inside any building. Outside use of a mask is optional. The WEB Leaders will be distributing class schedules, and we will also be distributing Chromebooks to our sixth graders after the orientation. Schedules for the 7th and 8th graders will be available after 1:00 on Monday the 23rd, or on Tuesday from 7:30 am to 8:00 am on Tuesday, the start of the school day. The end of our instructional day is at 2:57 pm. We are ready to make it a fun and exciting start to our school year!
Ms. Munguia
Hola padres, guardians, y cuidadores de BGMS,
Nos falta nadamas una semana para empezar este ano escolar, 2021-2022. El primer dia de escuela es el martes, 24 de Agosto. Anticipamos darle la bienvenida a todos nuestros estudiantes con un regreso a instruccion en persona y condias completes. Habra practicas de seguridad, las publicaremos en el sito web de la escuela esta semana. Las practicas de seguridad del distrito estan en el sito web del distrito. Familias del grado seis recibiran por coreo una invitacion a la orientacion para los del grado seis para el lunes, 23 de Agosto. Por favor dense curenta que todos los estuiantes tienen que usar mascarillas adentro de todos los edificios en la escuela. Usar la mascarilla afuera es una opcion solamente. Los WEB Leaders les daran sus horarios de clases, y tambien les daremos sus computadoras a cada estudiante del grado 6 despues de la orientacion. Los horarios de clases para los del grado 7 y 8 estaran listos despues de la una de la tarde, o el martes de 7:30 de la manana a las 8:00 de la manana, cuando empiezan as clases. El dia de instruccion termina a las 2:57 de la tarde. Estamos listos para compartir con todos un comienzo excitante y divertido al ano escolar.
Sra. Munguia

In order to successfully increase funding to increase or improve educational opportunities for the students of Willits Unified itās important to please complete the Educational Benefit Form every year. Please complete the Educational Benefit Form online here => https://willitsunified.rocketscanapps.com/default.aspx
Without these forms completed, we may lose funding that directly supports our students' education. This form is also used to determine eligibility for participation in various programs including reduced or free fees for After School Education & Safety (ASES), waiver of fees for taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams, and other programs.


BGMS Volleyball begins Monday, August 16th! Join us for the week before the school starts at Open Gym from 3:30-4:30pm. Girls interested in trying out for volleyball are strongly encouraged to attend. We will be beginning conditioning, and teaching the fundamentals of the sport: serving, passing, and the rules.
All students are required to wear a mask at all times while inside of the gym. Please DO NOT attend if you have tested positive for covid, are experiencing any symptoms, and/or have come into close contact with someone who has.
Students should bring a mask, water bottle, and athletic clothes/shoes. Students do not need to purchase knee pads until after tryouts.
Any student interested in pursuing volleyball this year should complete a physical exam as soon as possible.
Please contact Kameron Ludwig, kameronludwig@willitsunified.com, (A Team - 8th grade) or Katrina Hall, katrinahall@willitsunified.com (B Team - 6th-7th grade) if you have any questions.

Free sports physicals on Sunday July, 25th from 8:00 to 12:00 at Howard Memorial Hospital in Willits. Any student that is thinking they are going to play any school sport this year, will need to have a physical examination from a doctor. This is a good opportunity to get this done and at no cost. Hope you're all enjoying summer!