Events

Bloomington High School

University California Riverside

October 30th

UCLA

October 2, 2010
8th grade AVID
I'm going to college - UCLA football

A total of 70 students and chaperons participated in our annual 8th grade UCLA -I'm going to College field trip.

I would like to thank Ms. Aguirre, Mr. Aldrete, Mr. Buell, and Mr. Hooks for chaperoning the event with Mr. Lucero and Myself.

Even with the high temperatures, it was very crowded.

WSU -Cougars

Rose Bowl Info- UCLA Football Game

Meet at the basketball courts in the morning
The bus will leave at 8:00 am
We will return to BMS at 6:00 pm

Meet at the basketball court (PE) parking lot at BMS


Bring money for stadium food (optional)
Bring a sack lunch and snacks
Bring at least one water bottle.



Rose Bowl Stadium Rules and Prohibited List:
The following items will not be allowed into the stadium:any backpacks, handbags, etc., larger than 14”x14”, banners, signs, cans, glass bottles, thermoses, coolers, alcoholic beverages, large still cameras, video cameras, noisemakers of any kind, umbrellas, beach balls, soccer balls, footballs, frisbees, narcotics, firearms, explosives or any other weapons. The stadium has the authority to prohibit any other items deemed to be a security risk. Patrons will be required to return such items to their vehicles or to check them.

Permitted items (you are allowed to bring): Small still cameras*, sack lunches, binoculars, small radio, medical prescriptions, flags no larger than 2'x3'. Sealed plastic bottles (2 qt. size or less) and empty cups or sports bottles are permitted in the Rose Bowl. All other containers including cans, glass bottles, thermoses and coolers are not permitted.


All patrons are subject to search by Contemporary Services at all gates.
There will be a check-in of items at the Service Booth - gate security can direct you to check-in. Lost and found will be located in the Police Headquarters trailer on the east side of the stadium, next to Gate B.

* Small disposable cameras and small digital cameras are allowed. No SLRs, no attachments, no tripods.

New School Year

Welcome Back 8th graders
Welcome to BMS AVID 7th graders.

This will be a great year filled with goals, success and achivement stories.

Dates

• Bloomington Middle School- First day for 7th graders will be Thursday, August 27th.

• Bloomington Middle School - First day for 8th graders will be Friday, August 28th .

• The folowing link will that you to the district Calender - 2009-2010 School Year

School Supplies

It's that time again...

Supplies needed for BMS students

• 3 Ring Binder - no smaller than two inches, three is ideal.
• Dividers - at least 5-7 dividers for the binder.
• Three Hole Pencil Pouch - to be placed in the binder
• Pencils - I recommend mechanical.
• Pens - Blue or black
• Eraser
• Small pack of color pencils (suggested)
• Glue stick (suggested)
• Spiral Notebook - no less than 70 sheets, wide or college ruled (needed for AVID class)

Time Flies...

• AVID Awards Night - June 9th


• BMS Cafeteria


• 6:00 -8:00 pm

• Finals start June 12th.


• Dates: June 12, 15, and 16

• Last Day for 7th graders is June 17th

• Last Day for 8th Graders is June 18th (Promotion Ceremony)

Congratulations !

"Bloomington Middle will not only be certified for the 08-09 school year but because of the level of excellence of the AVID program essentials and the impact and work (of ) moving AVID school wide, BMS will also become an “emerging AVID Demonstration school” during the 2009-10 school year".

-Vivian Shaw

RIMS AVID Curriculum Specialist

Thank you ...

• BMS AVID students (especially those who were in AVID 2003-present)


• AVID Parents


• AVID Tutors, especially Angela... my first AVID tutor... who helped get the tutoring portion of the program started.


• Bloomington Middle School Teachers especially the AVID Site team Members)


• Bloomington Middle School Staff


• Mr. Kimbwala, Principal and Ms. Reynolds, Assistant Principal for you support and guidance


• CJUSD District Office ( for all the support you have given AVID over the last 17 years)


• and Dan... from one to six

You all make AVID Great!

CST Testing Schedule For May 11-15, 2009

Monday, May 11, 2009 (Dismissal at 3:00 pm)

8:15 – 9:25 Students report to their Advisory class. 8th graders take Part I of the Social Studies CST (beginning on page 50 of the green test booklet). 7th graders review test-taking strategies.

9:30 – 9:55 Period 1
9:55 – 10:05 Nutrition
10:10 – 10:40 Period 2
10:45 – 11:15 Period 3
11:20 – 12:00 Period 4
Group A (1st Lunch) Rooms 1-21 & Library
12:00 – 12:30 Lunch
12:35 – 1:20 Period 5
Group B (2nd Lunch) Rooms 22-34, Band, PE
12:05 – 12:50 Period 5
12:50 -1:20 Lunch

1:25 – 2:10 Period 6
2:15 – 3:00 Period 7


Tuesday, May 12, 2009 (Dismissal at 3:00 pm)

8:15 – 9:25 Students report to their Advisory class. 8th graders take Part II of the Social Studies CST beginning on page 62 of the test booklet. 7th graders resume review of test-taking strategies.
9:30 – 9:55 Period 1
9:55 – 10:05 Nutrition
10:10 – 10:40 Period 2
10:45 – 11:15 Period 3
11:20 – 12:00 Period 4
Group A (1st Lunch) Rooms 1-21 & Library
12:00 – 12:30 Lunch
12:35 – 1:20 Period 5
Group B (2nd Lunch) Rooms 22-34, Band, PE
12:05 – 12:50 Period 5
12:50 -1:20 Lunch

1:25 – 2:10 Period 6
2:15 – 3:00 Period 7

Wednesday, May 13, 2008 (Minimum Day)

8:15-10:00 Students report to Advisory class for testing. Test booklets and answer documents are distributed and students take Part I of the English/Language Arts CST (90 minutes allotted for test distribution, directions & testing). The Language Arts exam begins on page 1 of the test booklet.

10:00-10:10 Nutrition

10:15-11:45 Students report back to Advisory class for testing. Students take CST Math Part I. (90 minutes allotted for test distribution, directions & testing). Make sure 8th graders have the correct math booklet (Algebra, General Math or Geometry). 7th grade students start on page 40 of the red test booklet (unless they are Algebra I students).

Group A (1st Lunch) Rooms 1-21 & Library
11:45-12:15 Lunch
12:20-1:00 Period 5
Group B (2nd Lunch) Rooms 22-34, Band, PE
11:50-12:30 Period 5
12:30-1:00 Lunch

1:05-1:30 Period 6

Thursday, May 14, 2009 (Dismissal at 3:00 pm)

8:15-10:00 Students report to Advisory class for testing. Test booklets and answer documents are distributed and students take Part II of the English/Language Arts CST (90 minutes allotted for test distribution, directions & testing). Part II for 8th graders begins on page 26 and for 7th graders on page 24.

10:00-10:10 Nutrition

10:15-11:45 Students report back to Advisory class for testing. Students take CST Math Part II. (90 minutes allotted for test distribution, directions & testing).

Group A (1st Lunch) Rooms 1-21 & Library
11:45-12:15 Lunch
12:20-1:00 Period 5
Group B (2nd Lunch) Rooms 22-34, Band, PE
11:50-12:30 Period 5
12:30-1:00 Lunch

1:05- 1:40 Period 2
1:45 – 2:20 Period 3
2:25 – 3:00 Period 4

Friday, May 15, 2009 (Dismissal at 3:00 pm)

8:15 – 9:15 Students report to their Advisory class. 8th graders take Part I of the Science CST beginning on page 74. 7th grade make-up testing.

9:20 – 10:10 Students remain in their Advisory class. 8th graders take Part II of the Science CST which begins on page 84. 7th grade make-up testing.

10:10 – 10:20 Nutrition

10:25 – 11:10 Period 3
11:15 – 12:00 Period 4

Group A (1st Lunch) Rooms 1-21 & Library
12:00 – 12:30 Lunch
12:35 – 1:20 Period 5

Group B (2nd Lunch) Rooms 22-34, Band, PE

12:05 – 12:50 Period 5
12:50 - 1:20 Lunch

1:25 – 2:10 Period 6
2:15 – 3:00 Period 7

Congratulations

Great AVID news!


Knowlege Bowl Speech - the 7th and 8th grade teams both took home Gold Team Medals.

Two of our very own AVID students took home the individual Gold as well.

Congratulations Fatima A. (8th) and Eduardo C. (7th) for you accomplishments!


The Pen, Pencil, Brush Competition- Photography

First place in this category/grade level went to our very own.

Congratulations Delia C. (7th) for your first place win.

We are very Proud of you all!

CST Test Prep

CST Release Questions - Links

Use questions, especially the math sections, on tutorials.

7th Grade English Language Arts

8th Grade English Language Arts

7th Grade Math

Algebra 1

Geometry

History (8th Grade)

Science ( 8th grade)

Updates

April 3rd - Disneyland (7th and 8th)
April 8th - California Science Center (7th)
April 25th - University California Riverside (8th)
April 27th - Novio Boy: a play by Gary Soto (8th)

Tutorial

A photo of a recent Algebra I equation in an 8th grade tutorial group.

"Emphasis on inquiry. AVID is based on inquiry, not lecture. Many activities, from Cornell note taking to tutorial groups, are built around asking questions, which forces students to clarify, analyze, and synthesize material."


"A collaborative approach. The AVID classroom is not a traditional one in which a teacher lectures to passive students. An AVID teacher is a facilitator and an advocate. But students, not teachers or tutors, are responsible for their learning. Tutors function as discussion leaders, while students challenge, help, and learn from one another."

Source: AVIDonline.org

8th Grade Field Trips

Museum of Tolerance
March 5th
8th grade AVID and ASB

Students will need to take a sack lunch from home or order one through the BMS cafeteria.


University California Riverside
Chicano Student Programs Youth Conference
April 25th

A contenetial breakfast will be provided.
Lunch will be provided by UCR.

More information will be provided.

7th Grade Field Trips

CSUSB
Periods 1 and 2
March 9th

CSUSB
Periods 3 and 7
March 11th

We will be leaving campus at 9:30 am and return to campus around 12:30 pm.
The students will go on a guided tour of the campus and will eat lunch in the college cafeteria. The students may take a sack lunch, order a sack luch through the BMS cafeteria or take $7 to buy lunch at CSUSB.


California Science Center
April 9th

More information to come.

Thank you...

I would like to use this time to say "Thank You".

Thank you,

Ms. Witt
Mr. Delgado

Mrs. Peterson
Ms.Powers
Mrs. Cruz
Mr. Lucero
Ms. Reynolds
and Mr. Kimbwala for making AVID parent night a success in October.

Thank you,

Alex's Father
Olivia's Grandfather
Nubian's Mother
Mr. Beard
Mr. Lucero for chaperoning the UCLA game.

Thank you,

AVID Classes
Tutors
Ms. Olmeda
Mrs. Meyer
Mrs. Cruz

Mr. Espinoza

Ms. Reynolds

Security Staff (Pennants)
Mr. Lucero for making the APIP visit by the AVID director a success.

Thank you,

Mr. Larivee for helping us with all our technology needs.

...and "Thank You" to all for making the BMS AVID program a success.

Thank you...

Thank you for coming out to our Open House. It was wonderful to see you all there. Please spread the word of our AVID Website, handouts and other information to the AVID parents who could not make it tonight.

Thank you once again for coming out.

-Ms Lopez-Sevilla & Mr. Delgado

Grades- Parents and Students

Teacher Ease is my online grade book. It will not be up and ready until next Wednesday, September 17.

• When it becomes available, all I need is your e-mail address.
• After I input your address you will then be sent a "password".
• You will then use your password and e-mail address to log on.

Thank you for your patience.