Bryant Middle School

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Bryant’s Mathcounts Win District Competition

Congratulations boys!  Bryant’s Mathcounts, Zach Brown, Sam Mousigian, Ben Shaw, Erik Sorensen, Josh Walker and Yusuf Yasarlar brought home the 1^st place team trophy on Saturday, February 20^th.  Sam and Erik took 1^st and 2nd place as highest individual scorers.  After our pizza party celebration, we’ll start practicing for the state competition on Saturday, March 20^th.   Erik, Sam, Zach and Josh will be going to Grand Rapids to represent us.  Thanks and appreciation should be given to our 2 volunteer coaches, Mr. Ahlquist, and Mr. Nietering, who helped us get this far and are going with us in March.

Clarification of the cell phone and electronic devices policy:

Clarifications:  The following clarifications of the Code of Conduct have been made to protect the safety and privacy of our students.  Clarifications to the current Code of Conduct are shown in yellow. 

CELL PHONES, CAMERAS, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES  

Cell phones and other electronic devices (Including but not limited to cameras, iPods, mp3 players) must be turned off and stored in the student’s locker during the school day.  They may be only used after school and outside of the building but NEVER on a school bus.  Teachers will confiscate all cell phones/electronic devices for any violation.    Bryant Middle School is NOT responsible for lost or stolen cell phones/electronic devices. 

·        OSS will be assessed if a: 

Student is using a cell phone during the school day; 

·        A student will lose his/her right to bring a cell phone or electronic device to school if: 

The cell phone rings in class; 

The student is playing with the cell phone/electronic device anywhere during the school day; 

Any use of the cell phone/electronic device creates a distraction to the learning process; 

·        If a cell phone or other electronic device is confiscated, a parent/guardian must come to the school to retrieve it and the student will be assigned detention.  If a phone is confiscated a second time, the student will be suspended from school. 

·        Taking pictures in school can cause a disruption to the learning environment and can violate the rights of others.  The possession of any device that has the capability to take pictures or video is strictly prohibited.  Any student found taking pictures without the consent of Mrs. Peterson or Mr. Hartley will face suspension from school.   

Is your child tired all of the time?

Something to consider regarding cell phones and other technology:  Students have reported being very tired to some of their teachers.  Upon being asked why, they explained that they are up late texting and playing computer games.  I had a similar situation with my daughter in high school.  I never dreamed she would be texting in the middle of the night but she was.  So, she had to turn her cell phone off and put it on my dresser by 9pm every night.  If your child appears tired, consider whether or not texting, playing on the computer or other things are keeping them up at night.  Mrs. Peterson 

PTSA Meetings:

 PTSA Meeting dates:  March 1st, March 15th, April 19th and May 17th.  Meeting begin at 7pm.  Please join us!

February Newsletter:  click here to download

Teacher email list: Click here to download

Homework Help is available beginning Nov. 5th: click here for more information and permission slip

• Tutoring will be available on most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4pm.
• Students must turn in a signed permission slip and attend all sessions unless absent
• Parents must provide transportation at 4pm.  No buses will be available.

Mission Statement:

The Bryant Middle School Community is dedicated to excellence by inspiring and challenging each member to become a life-long learner and a positive contributor to society.