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THE TITAN TIMES Principal Angela Ricks Volume 1, Issue 2 December 20, 2013
A Message from the Principal
Dear Bettye Myers Parents and Guardians,
As we approach the end of our first semester, I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished
thus far. Please continue to support your child’s academic success by accessing the Home Access
Center (HAC) for your child’s current grades. If you do not have access to HAC, please contact
Mrs. Jackie Martin at [email protected]. Please review your child’s teacher websites for
classwork, homework and other information and resources. If your child needs additional support,
please contact that teacher to arrange tutorials. It is important that students who choose to attend tutorials, come
knowing the specific areas in which they need support. Another important part of academic success is student
attendance. If you make attendance, (including being at school on time and remaining at school for the entire day) a
priority, so will your child. Attendance is one of the greatest strategies leading to academic success. I feel blessed
to be the principal of a school with such great kids and active parent and community support. I am confident in our
faculty & staff, and I am excited about the excellent foundation they are establishing in academics, fine arts, and
athletics. With your continued help and support, Bettye Myers Middle School will continue to meet and exceed the
high expectations we have for all.
Important Reminders:
School will resume on January 7th
Report cards will be sent home on January 10
Sincerely,
Angela Ricks
From the Faculty and
Staff at Bettye Myers
Middle School
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BMMS SCHOOL NEWS
BMMS Dedication Ceremony
The BMMS School Dedication Ceremony was held on
November 14. It was a great night for Bettye Myers Middle
School.
Bettye Myers Staff takes to the roof
for the United Way
BMMS students were challenged to raise $500 for United Way.
If they were successful, Randy King, AP, Howard
Higginbothom and staff would spend the night on the roof. The
money was raised and they boys spent the night on the roof.
Yearbook Information
BMMS Yearbooks are on sale for $40 until
January 1st.
8th Grade parents may buy a “Recognition Ad”
for $40, which they can create and add what
they would like including past and/or present
pictures.
http://www.jostens.com/apps/shop/yrbk_catalog
.asp?cid=284628&pfid=2013091004161970054
&affiliateId=2368383
Mark your Calendars
A Conference for Girls
Expanding Your Horizons TM
in Science and
Mathematics Conference for Girls in Grades
6 – 8
Saturday February 22, 2014
Time: 8:15 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Texas Women’s University, MCL
Building
In Denton.
Registration opens January 13, 2014
Registration Fee: $10
(Must be received by February 10, 2014)
Register online at
http://www.expandingyourhorizons.org
Includes refreshments, souvenir water bottle,
and lots of door prizes!
For more information on this please see the
BMMS School website or Contact Gail
Rutledge at
(903) 222-7623 or email: [email protected]
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Student Recognition Program
At Bettye Myers Middle School, we believe it is important to
recognize positive student behavior. We want to reinforce students
for making good choices and decisions, and we want to show case
theses students as positive role models to other students at BMMS.
Student of the Month
Staff members nominate a student for Student of the Month.
Students who receive the Student of the Month award receive an
award plaque, go off campus to have lunch with the principal, and
are also recognized in our school newsletter.
The following are some criteria that guide teacher nominations:
➢ Being responsible
➢ Academic excellence
➢ Demonstrating significant academic improvement
➢ Diligent/hardworking
➢ Kind, empathetic, or helpful to another student
➢ Helpful to a staff member
Academic Assembly
At the end of each 6 week grading period, our students are
recognized in an Academic Assembly. This assembly celebrates
academics achievement, character, attendance, and extra curricular
participation.
Second 6th week grading period Student Recognition Lunch with the
Principal.
6th grade: Kelsie W., Ahmad T., Martin R., and Rafael P.
7th grade: Gabriela A., Jaquan G., Ana M. and Trim N.
8th Grade: Mariana M., Alexis Houston, Michael N. and Alexa C.
Please follow us on Twitter & Facebook!!!
Girl’s Athletics
The Lady Titans just ended their first Cross
Country season.7th grade finished in 6th Place
and 8th grade finished in 3rd Place at the
District Meet. We had a very competitive
season this year. The BMMS Coaches
appreciate all of the support from everyone!!!
The Lady Titans have started their
Basketball Season.
Wear you Titan Gear and come out and
support your Titan Athletes
First Basketball game was against Lake Dallas
last Thursday. Congratulations to the 7th A and
7th B team on their victories.
Lady Titans played Crownover on Monday
12/16. Congratulations to all teams who came
away with wins, 7th A, and all 8th grade teams.
Basketball Schedule
1/9 @ Navo 5:30 PM
1/16 @ Home(Little Elm) 5:30 PM
1/23 @Harpool 5:30 PM
1/30 @ Home(Strickland) 5:30 PM
2/6 @ McMath 5:30 PM
UPCOMING PTA
MEETING DATES
February 13th
April 10th
May 8th
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COUNSELING
DEPARTMENT NEWS
Calming the Chaos: Organization Tips
for School
In October we discussed campus and district
resources that support classroom success. This
month we will continue with the theme of
“supporting classroom success” as we explore
organization tips for school. A wonderful Titan
Parent will share organizational tips and strategies!
Everyone in attendance will leave the event with an
“organized notebook”! We hope you join us on
December 18th at 6 pm in the BMMS Cafeteria.
THANK YOU!!
The counseling Department sincerely appreciate the
help and support provided by the PTA Volunteers!
On November 18, 2013, the wonderful PTA
volunteers assisted with a Rachel’s Challenge event.
One hundred students attended a Friends of Rachel
training session! Thank you for donating your time,
patience and positive energy!!
SELF- CARE
During the holiday season, parents and caretakers are
often overwhelmed with activities. You can be left
feeling stressed and self-care becomes more essential
than ever. Some ideas for self-care activities are:
Visiting with a friend or relative
Listening to music
Preparing healthy meals
Relaxation exercises, deep breathing,
meditation
Laughter is also a self-strategy used to reduce stress!
The holidays can be filled with family, friends and
fun! Please remember to “ take care of yourself”!
Art Class News The Art Class is having a very productive year, but we are in
desperate need of Art supplies.
Supplies Needed:
White Paint
Any leftover household paints
Hammers
Nails
Hand Saws
Scrap Wood
Sharpies
Paint Paint Paint – Any and all colors
Yarn
Plastic Sewing Needles
Masking Tape
Drafting Tape
We will be doing a recycled Christmas Projects and need the
following:
Old Wrapping Paper
Used Christmas Cards (covers)
If you have any questions Please contact Mrs. Richey at
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PTA NEWS Hello Students, Parents and Staff,
Hard to believe that the holidays break is here! I want to start by appreciating all of the volunteers who made
possible many events and activities this semester. We have had so many wonderful volunteers helping out at school,
providing food, supplies, and drinks.
Please continue to support our students and school. We are now starting to use PTAvenue online to manage our
membership, volunteer opportunities, and news and events calendar. We have just started using the site so we are in
the process of adding new items all the time. This site will let you keep up with school and PTA activities as well as
volunteer. Please check back with us often, as we are continually updating. If you have any suggestions for content,
please drop me a note. Use the parent login below to enter the BMMS PTAvenue site.
https://www.ptavenue.com/
Parent login: titan
During this semester we also had our very first BMMS PTA Reflections Art Contest. We had many fabulous entries
with this year’s theme, “Believe, Dream, Inspire.” The art-work has judged at the local level, and the top entries will
advance to the district judging. To celebrate our student’s talent and creativity we hosted an award ceremony at
school.
We are having a great first year at BMMS and as we go we are starting to put in our calendar activities for the next
year. Please email us your suggestions.
On behalf of Bettye Myers PTA, I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
Tania Seda
BMMS PTA President
Upcoming Important Dates
January 15th Student Recognition Lunch
February 13th PTA General Meeting
Coming Soon:
Titan Day
School Dance
Math & Science Family Night
From Everyone in
the BMMS PTA
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Join PTA PTA provides the opportunity to serve, to volunteer and to contribute to the welfare of all children, because children
represent our future.
Get involved!
PTA members in Texas receive the following member discounts:
La Quinta discount rate
3% off auto insurance from Nationwide Insurance
5% - 10% off Enterprise Rent-A-Car
15 - 20% off admission at Schlitterbahn, Fiesta Texas and SeaWorld
Discounts on selected Sharp Electronics products
14% discount at T-Mobile
Monthly specials and 7% off at Dell
It is easy to join. Turn in the following in the front office or send it to :
BMMS PTA, 131 Garza Rd, Shady Shore, TX 76208
o $7.50 (cash or check payable to BMMS PTA)
o Name:
o Address:
o Phone:
o Email:
o Student’s name/ academic team
Tyson Project A+ Program
Just clip and collect Tyson Project A+ labels from Tyson Products. Send the labels to
school with your child. We’ll collect the labels and send them to Tyson Foods. Each label
is worth 24 cents and the more labels we collect, the better or chance at winning extra
money for our school.
You can also find details online at projectAplus.tyson.com.
I hope you will join us in our campaign to win as much cash as possible for our school. Please spread the word to
your friends and relatives. Let’s make this next month’s count.
Need additional information, want to get more involved in our school… you can contact us:
President: Tania Seda [email protected]
Vice-Pres.: Francisco Moran [email protected]
Secretary: Gretta Griffin-Hurd [email protected]
Treasurer: Sylvia Couch [email protected]
Principal: Angela Ricks [email protected]
Program and Parent Education: Barb Haflich [email protected]
Teacher Appreciation: Heather Bryant [email protected]
Volunteers: Raedeen Wingate [email protected]
Membership: Vacant
Fundraising: Erica Machuca [email protected]
Arts in Education: Vacant
Newsletter: Shannon Maher [email protected]
Titan Day: Valerie Gerlach [email protected]
Krista Hodges [email protected]
Council Delegate: Erika Salinas [email protected]
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Bettye Myers Middle School
PTA Reflections Art Program BMMS Participants:
*Entries in bold will advance to District Competition Level
Visual Arts Grade Title of Work
1st- Jenna Whitehead 7 Pick Up the Pieces
2nd
- Corbin Grubbs 8 Faith
3rd
- Sophia Ford 7 Life is like a Flower
Katelyn Conder 8 Fairy Tale Castle
Kadean Long 7 Aligato
Kennedy Church 7 Grow
Blake Cowart 7 Vase with Flowers
Hayley Shepard 8 Underwater Miracle
Julianna Hadden 7 Music, the healer of the mind
Music Composition
1st-Audrey Flink 6 Fall Day
1st-Kerrigan Grubbs 6 Sneaking Dreams
Literature
1st-Rachel Owusu-Odei 7 Gloria’s Big Dream
2nd
-Lorenzo Cañizares 6 Believe, Dream, and Inspire
Film Production
1st- Chloe Morgan 6 Simple Joys in Riding
Photography
1st- Liam Daly 6 Flowing Dreams
Some of our entries:
PTA Reflections Award Ceremony
