Benton Intermediate School

🤼‍♂️ BMS Wrestling Registration Meeting is Thursday, Sept. 19th @ 5 - 5:30pm in the BIS GYM Important Information about the BMS Wrestling Team can be found by clicking this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X0m5HYaUaUWG141-KrQ5I8eigsH_KuCnVyt6UVdNR-c/edit?usp=sharing 1. The 6th-8th grade Benton Middle School Wrestling Team Registration is due by Oct. 4th, 2024. Paying by Oct. 4th will reserve your spot on the team because there are no tryouts. Please pay online by clicking this link: https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/10461/338/False/True 2. After paying your registration, you must fill out this form so that we can get wrestlers' shirt and sweatshirt sizes: https://forms.gle/9 3. If you are unable to attend the meeting, all forms are attached below. Physical copies of all forms will be provided at the meeting on Sept. 19th if you wish to fill them out then. Please refer any questions by email to Coach TerHaar at bradley.terhaar@bossierschools.org.

🏅 Mrs. Vercher’s class had so much fun reviewing for Unit 1 Test by competing as Teams to get the correct answers to collect the most Gold to win the game!!

BIS parents it's not too late to register your student(s) today for our upcoming Tiger Blast Challenge Course! 🚨 The deadline for donations is NEXT WEEK, Wednesday, September 18! 🚨 This year’s course promises thrilling obstacles, team-building activities, and unforgettable memories. 🏃‍♂️🧗‍♀️ 🚀 Kickoff date: Tuesday, August 20th 🚨 Donations Due: Wednesday, September 18th 📅 Event Date: Friday, September 20th 🕒 Times: 6th grade 1A/1B PE Classes 8:00-8:45 am 6th grade 2A/2B PE Classes 9:45-10:30 am 5th grade 3A/3B PE Classes 11:45 am-12:30 pm 5th grade 4A/4B PE Classes 1:30-2:15 pm Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to experience the excitement of the Tiger Blast Challenge Course while raising funds for our Benton Intermediate Outdoor Recreational Area! ✅ Register Now: https://megadoughshop.com/fun-run-1652.html 📺 Here's an update video as of 9-8-2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqNZw5Ky70I

🏹 BIS ARCHERY CLINIC FOR 5TH AND 6TH GRADE Need extra practice before tryouts? Use this link to a Sign Up Genius to sign up for a spot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CAFAA29ABFB6-51149596-benton Contact Coach Craft at amber.craft@bossierschools,org for any additional information.

💡Attention parents of BIS 6th graders! We have been reminding students in the morning announcements to get signed up for the Starbase after school program if they are interested in joining. Please see the information below to get signed up. 🚨Limited spots available, the deadline to sign up is TOMORROW, Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLiTnpZw5UfJ3Xg9sPwSaB2-Y2V5tIsbODIhQfj5ShD1q8uw/viewform?pli=1

🌟 We are kicking off the week right with some Positive Behavior Referrals. Way to go, Tigers! 🐅

🚨👕 BIS 2024-25 Spirit Store Round 3 - STORE CLOSING! Click below to view the store: https://bis-spirit24-3.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ 🚨 This store will close at midnight on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

🏡🚨 BIS Yard Sign order DEADLINE! Show off your school spirit to the whole city with a Benton Intermediate yard sign. It’s the perfect way to let everyone know you’re proud of our school and support our amazing Tigers! 🐅 🚨The DEADLINE to order is THIS Thursday, September 12, 2024. Click the link below or scan the QR code to order yours today! https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/34475

🛡️ Attention 5th grade parents, it's time to sign up for the Medieval Times field trip! It's time to sign up for the Medieval Times Field Trip! In the link below you can: ℹ️ Download an information sheet (under Additional Info/Documentation) ✅ Register 💵 Pay 👕 Select a t-shirt size 💜 Sponsor a student ✍🏻 Sign permission slip ⚕️ List any allergies or medical conditions Be sure to sign up before it's too late! Seats are limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis. 🚨The DEADLINE TO SIGN UP (with permission slip AND payment received) is Thursday, September 19, 2024. Click here to get registered: https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/35058

🎨 BIS Art Club Team Time participants may pay fees for supplies online at the link or QR code below. **Please note: your student must already be enrolled in Art Club for their Team Time.** 🚨The deadline to pay fees is this Friday, September 13 to ensure a club t-shirt. Art Club: Supply Fee = $15.00 T-shirt (optional) = $10 (may be worn every day) *$25 for both club fee + t-shirt Pay fees here: https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/34863

🏒 This week in the gym, our boys and girls PE classes are having an absolute blast with floor hockey! From epic saves to awesome goals, the energy and enthusiasm are through the roof. It's all about teamwork, fun, and friendly competition. Keep up the great work, Tigers!

🎣 Interested in joining the BIS Fishing Team? 🚨 Sign ups are today, Monday, September 9th at 6PM in E1. Email Mrs. Nugent (6th grade) or Mrs. Whitman (5th grade) with any questions. Please check out highschoolfishingleague.com for league rules and tournament dates for this season!

📏 Ms. Dye's 6th grade math students dove into a fun review session on finding the area of a parallelogram. Kudos to Ms. Dye and her amazing class for their hard work and enthusiasm. Keep up the great effort and continue to make math fun and interactive!

🌼 Huge congratulations to Mrs. Jennifer Young, an amazing 5th grade social studies teacher, for being chosen as Marigold of the Week! Your passion for teaching, dedication to your students, and innovative approach to learning make you truly deserving of this recognition. Thank you for inspiring young minds and making social studies come alive!

🧢👒🎩🎓🪖⛑️🤠 Hats for Hadden Fundraiser JOIN US in supporting Hadden Bruns and make a difference with your hat! Date: September 13th How to Participate: Wear a hat and make a donation Donation Purpose: To cover Hadden's medical expenses for his upcoming brain surgery How It Works: * Wear your favorite hat on September 13th * Donate what you can to support Hadden. * Share a photo of your hat on social media with the hashtag #HatsForHadden to spread the word! Every hat and every dollar counts. Let’s come together to show Hadden our Tiger Love! https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/35243

🚨🎳 BIS Parents of students who chose Bowling for their Team Time: The deadline is TONIGHT. Unfortunately, NO LATE submissions will be allowed due to finalizing the number of students with bowling alley! If your student chose bowling for their Team Time, don't forget to pay and sign the permission form on Local Level Events. If you do not want your child to participate in bowling and need them reassigned to another team, please feel free to reach out to Michelle.frederick@bossierschools.org. We can't wait to start this fun adventure with our students!

🚗🚙 ATTENTION CAR LINE PARENTS! Due to a rodeo event for the next two days, we need carline traffic to stay to the LEFT of the cones when you turn off of Rubicon into our BIS carline entrance. Thank you for you understanding!

👩‍🏫 Students love reflecting on their learning in Mrs. Lutz’s ELA class when they get to showcase their responses on white boards!

🏹 BIS Archery Clinic for 5th and 6th grade  Need extra practice before tryouts? Use this link to a Sign Up Genius to sign up for a spot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CAFAA29ABFB6-51149596-benton Contact Coach Craft at amber.craft@bossierschools,org for any additional information.

🚨 BIS YEARBOOK PICTURES ARE TOMORROW, Friday, September 6th! 🚨 📸 BIS parents and students mark you calendars for Fall yearbook picture day! A yellow card with more information from Cowen Studios came home last week. (It is also available on this post as well as our BIS website.) Mark your calendar for this Friday, September 6th! ** PLEASE NOTE: this is NOT A FREE DRESS DAY, students will need to wear their regular school uniforms.