Principal's Message

Greetings Bear Families,

The 2008-09 school year is coming to a close soon.  We have successfully completed state testing, our 2nd Annual International Fair and the 8th grade Celebrating Unity Ball for both villages.  We welcomed the parents of our incoming 6th grade students at orientation night.  We recognized Pam DeArmond as the Bear Valley Middle School Classified Employee of the Year and our very own Robin Hartman as the District Middle School Teacher of the Year. We still have many End-of-the-Year events planned for your students.  The information provided in this message will serve to inform you and ask for your support in making the end of the school year a positive experience for all students.

We want all students to be able to participate in these important End-of-the-Year activities, therefore, we need your help in working with your students to have acceptable and positive behavior. While we want students to enjoy themselves, we cannot tolerate anything that will disrupt the school day and/or create a safety concern for any of our students on campus.  The following items are not allowed at any of the events including the last day of school: shaving cream, whipped cream, silly string, raw eggs, water balloons, squirt guns, stink bombs, firecrackers, Sharpie permanent markers or any other dangerous/disruptive item of no reasonable use at school will be not be allowed on campus.  If students have any of these items on campus at any time, they will be suspended and forfeit the privilege to participate in the planned grade level and school-wide events. 

Any students that are on Honor Level 3 or 4, will be excluded from activities as well.  If a student repeats offenses, s/he will be restricted from participating in nutrition break and lunch with the rest of his/her peers for the remainder of the school year.  Additionally, all obligations including detention, Friday Night School, library fines and cafeteria bills owed must be taken care of in order for students to participate in all events.

We are requesting that students NOT bring backpacks or purses to school Monday through Wednesday, June 15th – 17th, the last week (2 ½ days) of school.  Backpacks or purses brought on those days will be kept in the office until students are dismissed that day.  On June 17th, the last day of school, students will be dismissed from Kit Carson Park at the end of promotion.

We have had a great year at Bear Valley Middle School thanks to our wonderful staff, supportive families and exemplary students.  Thank you for your support in counseling your student regarding making wise decisions regarding academics and behavior.  The large majority of our students have exhibited excellent conduct and demonstrated positive leadership while exemplifying our motto, “Honor, Pride, Respect.”

Sincerely,

Mark R. Garner
Principal