Bullitt Lick Middle School
Bullitt Lick Middle School
Exists to provide our students with an opportunity to engage in a rigorous and relevant educational experience in a positive and safe learning environment.
Summer is almost over and the new school year is just around the corner! We hope that everyone has had a safe and enjoyable break. Below you will find information that you may need as you prepare for a new and exciting school year!
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
The front office will be operating under summer hours until August 2. Those hours are M-TH 7:00-4:30 and Friday hours are 7:00-11:30. After Aug. 2 regular hours of 8:00-4:30 will resume.
6th GRADE BOBCAT DAYS
On Aug 2 and Aug 3, BLMS will be hosting Bobcat Days for all incoming 6th graders. At this time, those students will be able to pick up their schedules, meet their teachers, tour the building, and meet their fellow classmates. There will be a parent session at this time also for a question and answer session with school administration. Please call the school at 543-6806 to RSVP for this event. Times are as follows: Aug 2nd 1:00-4:00, Aug 3rd 9:00-12:00 or 1:00-4:00. There will also be a concurrent session for parents presented by the Parent Information Resource Center. Hope to see you there!
BLMS OPEN HOUSE
The annual BLMS Open House will be held on August 2nd starting at 6:00 in the evening. At this time, 7th and 8th grade students will be able to pick up their class schedules, meet their teachers, and see their classrooms. T-shirts and uniform shirts will be on sell at this time also.
BUS TOURS/HOME VISITS
The staff of BLMS will be touring the county on Monday, August 9, and making home visits to meet our parents and students. Making connections with our families is important to us. This is a “meet and greet” event to let everyone know that we are there to help and will do all we can to help their child have success in school. See you soon!
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR 2010-2011
Our first day of school will be Aug 11th! Doors will open at 7:40 and learning will being promptly at 8:00. Students should report to the gym or the cafeteria for breakfast. Schedules will be available from homeroom teachers if not picked up prior to the first day. Our school day ends at 2:55.
BLMS SUPPLY LISTS
6th Grade Supply List
*Loose leaf paper
*Pencils
*Cap Easers
*6 folders
*Markers
*Colored Pencils
*Pens (blue or black)
*1 Journal/notebook
Optional
*Paper Towels
*Kleenex
7th Grade Supply List
*2 Composition notebooks (NO spiral notebooks)
*Loose leaf paper
*5 2-pocket, 3 prong folders
*Pens, pencils
Optional
*Kleenex
*Hand Sanitizer
*Old Magazines
Bullitt Lick Middle School Title 1 Learning Compact
Among the strategies for student learning and engagement, collaborative cooperation has been the most proven path to success. Therefore, we in the Bullitt Lick Middle School family look to create this compact amoung all stakeholders in the learning process to unite us in the common principle.
As the Parents/Guardian(s), I will strive to:
- Make sure my child arrives at school ontime each and every day prepared with all necessary tools and supplies.
- Provide our child with all manner of support at home, including homework/study time.
- Promote academic excellence, especially in reading.
- Provide the school with current contact information.
- Make sure our child cooperates with all school rules.
As a Student, I will strive to:
- Arrive at school on time and come prepared to class.
- Know, understand, and cooperate with school rules.
- Show respect to my classmates and school staff.
- Work cooperatively and constructively during class and give my best effort.
As a Teacher, I will strive to:
- Give parents the necessary assistance to help their child with any work assigned in my classroom.
- Make BOTH students and parents aware of their progress in my class.
- Provide consistent feedback, including positive comments.
- Provide an inviting, positive learning environment.
- Hold student to high expectations with the belief that all students CAN learn.
EXPLORE
In the fall, the 8th grade students take a test called the EXPLORE test which is an early indicator of college readiness. We are proud to say that BLMS gained over a point in every content area except science, which was .7. This does not sound like much, but when you consider that .2 is a respectable gain, we knocked the socks off of it! Our scores are still below the state and national averages, but clearly as the district is “moving forward”, so are we! At the rate we are improving, we are on track to catch up quickly. Great job, 8th grade!
| BLMS (2008) | KY (2008) | BLMS (2009) | KY (2009) | USA (2009) | |
| English | 11.6 | 13.8 | 12.9 (+1.3) | 14.0 (+0.2) | 14.2 |
| Math | 12.3 | 14.6 | 13.7 (+1.4) | 14.9 (+0.3) | 15.1 |
| Reading | 11.5 | 13.9 | 12.9 (+1.4) | 14.2 (+0.3) | 13.8 |
| Science | 13.9 | 16.0 | 14.6 (+0.7) | 16.1 (+0.1) | 15.9 |
| Composite | 12.4 | 14.7 | 13.6 (+1.2) | 14.9 (+0.2) | 14.9 |
Stay in Touch with Technology
Several of our teachers are getting very savvy with technology and use websites, blogs, email, and Twitter to keep parents informed. If you go to their email account:
<first name>.<last name>@bullitt.kyschools.us
you will find where you can locate additional information about their classes at the bottom of the message near their signature. BLMS also sends Twitter updates, so sign up for Twitter. You can find us under “bullittlick”.
Do You Have a Suggestion?
A suggestion box has been placed in the lobby just across from the office and we welcome any suggestions you may have to make Bullitt Lick better! Central Office personnel will collect the suggestions and make a report to us. We value your opinion in any format!
Car Rider Alert
If your child is a car rider, the drop off and pick up will run smoothly and quickly if cars pull all the way up to the end of the front porch and ALL the students in cars along the sidewalk exit their cars at the same time. Six cars could move along at a time. Also, parents, please have your child get their belongings and be ready to go as soon as your car pulls up. The same procedure will work for pick up in the afternoon. Students should go to their car as soon as the car comes to a stop in front of the sidewalk.
Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing!
We have to stay focused on learning every single day to be sure the students are prepared and confident when test time rolls around. Here are some things you can do to help:
*Check the Parent Portal on Infinite Campus each week to be sure grades are where they should be and, if they are not, set up a conference with your child’s teachers.
*Follow teacher websites and blogs to keep up with assignments and what they are learning in class.
*Talk to your child about what they are learning.
*If the class is reading a novel, get a copy and read it, too, and discuss the story with your child.
*Have your child work on Study Island or Carnegie Math Cognitive Tutor every night for at least 30 minutes.
10 Ways to Help Your Children Develop a Love of Reading
1. Read the same book and talk about it.
2. Encourage your child to read different types of text, such as books, newspaper articles, magazines, appropriate blogs and websites.
3. Get books to support their hobbies and interests.
4. Read aloud, even if the child can read the text.
5. Limit video game and television time.
6. Make the reading environment pleasureable (cozy, special snack).
7. Encourage reading in bed.
8. Read several books by one author.
9. Partner read the text.
10. Let your child see you reading.