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BCMS Friday News 12.12.25

Posted Date: 12/12/25 (04:07 PM)
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BCMS Friday News

12/12/25

BCMS Family Update

Happy Friday, BCMS Families,

As we head toward our final full week of school before winter break, there are many opportunities for our students to enjoy some holiday cheer, including the choir concert on Tuesday evening, followed by the strings concert on Wednesday evening. In addition, next week is Spirit Week! Our students are encouraged to participate each day. See the Spirit Week flyer below for the fun daily themes.

Dr. Stanton, Principal

Important Dates & Calendar of Activities

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Important Dates

DECEMBER
16 - Winter Choir Concert - 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
17 - Winter Strings Concert - 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
23 - Single Session Day
24 - School Closed -Winter Break
25 - School Closed -Winter Break
26 - School Closed -Winter Break
27 - School Closed -Winter Break
28 - School Closed -Winter Break
29 - School Closed -Winter Break
30 - School Closed -Winter Break
31 - School Closed -Winter Break

JANUARY
1 - School Closed - Winter Break
2 - School Closed - Staff Professional Development
7 - Student Council - NJASC Winter Conference Field Trip
13 - Chipotle Dine to Donate Fundraiser for BCMS Music Dept.
14 - VoTech Student Testing
15 - Winter MAP Testing
16 - Winter MAP Testing
19 - School Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
22 - Philadelphia Orchestra Field Trip
30 - Last Day of MP2
 

Student Athletics/Clubs Calendar

**Late Bus leaves at 4:45 P.M. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. **

Monday 12/15
8th Grade Art Club - 7:15 A.M.
Student Council General Meeting - 7:10 A.M.
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Boys Basketball Home Game - 4:00 P.M.
Cheer Home Game - 4:00 P.M.
Choir Rehearsal - 3:00 - 4:30 P.M.
Dance Team Home Game - 4:00 P.M.
Girls Basketball - Away Game @ Hillsborough - 4:00 P.M.
MathCounts - 3:10 P.M. - 4:35 P.M.
Wrestling Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Tuesday 12/16
8th Grade Art Club - 7:15 A.M.
Chord on Blues - 7:00 A.M.
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Boys Basketball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Cheer Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Choir Winter Concert - 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Dance Team Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Girls Basketball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Wrestling Home Match - 4:00 P.M.

Wednesday 12/17
8th Grade Art Club - 7:15 A.M.
Falcon Gazette - 7:00 A.M.
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Boys Basketball - No Practice
Cheer Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
D&D Club - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Dance Team Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Girls Basketball - No Practice
Odyssey of the Mind - 3:10 P.M. - 4:40 P.M.
Strings Winter Concert- 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Wrestling Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Thursday 12/18
8th Grade Art Club - 7:15 A.M.
Peer Leaders - 7:15 A.M.
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Boys Basketball Away Game @ William Annin - 4:00 P.M.
Cheer Home Game - 4:00 P.M.
Dance Home Game - 4:00 P.M.
Girls Basketball Home Game - 4:00 P.M.
Odyssey of the Mind - 3:10 P.M. - 4:40 P.M.
Wrestling Away Match @ Manville - 4:00 P.M.

Friday 12/19
MathCounts - 7:05 A.M.
Morning Management Club - 7:00 A.M.
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Boys Basketball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Cheer - No Practice
Dance Team - No Practice
Girls Basketball Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Wrestling Practice - 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

BCMS Student Activities

BCMS Band Concert

A special shout out to all our student musicians who performed at the BCMS band concert on Tuesday, 12/9. Thank you to all for your hard work and especially to Mrs. DeNicuolo, amazing job by all!
Band concert

News & Announcements

Spirit Week

A festive poster announces 'Holiday Spirit Week' with a reindeer graphic.
 

December 19 Deadline for Lost & Found Items

Please remind your child to check the lost and found table located inside the main entrance. Items that are not claimed by next Friday, December 19, will be donated.
Lost & Found Table
 

Games Squad - Morning Club

Games Squad is a great club for any student in grade 6-8 interested in starting off their morning with a little fun! Students are encouraged to bring their favorite board games or card games to each session.

During the one hour sessions, students will teach each other how to play new games, engage in friendly competitions, and meet new friends. If your child is interested in joining, please fill out this permission slip. 

Here is the link to the permission form.
 

Yearbook

Snap It. Share It. See It in the Yearbook!
Yearbook Photographers can't be everywhere, so we want your best photos from school events, games, and fun moments. 

Send in your own photos to Yearbook Snap! → Staff, Parents, and Students!
 
Visit Yearbook Snap and enter the access code “Branchburg25”. 
Alternatively, you can download the mobile app from the App Store or Google Play. 
It's easy; submit your photos today!

*Please Note - Submitted photos are not guaranteed a spot in the yearbook.
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The 2025-2026 Yearbooks are officially on sale!
 
Celebrate the highlights, achievements, and fun moments of our students by ordering your yearbook today. Don't miss out on this keepsake that your child will cherish for years to come.
 
Yearbooks will be sold online only for $36.00, before personalization and add-ons.  This is an early bird special! The deadline for ordering at this price is January 27, 2026.
 

***ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PARENTS, BABY PHOTOS WANTED***

Oh Baby! – Attention all 8th Graders!
 
We are collecting baby pictures for 8th Grade Students ONLY!
 
Please upload your child’s baby picture to Yearbook Snap, following the directions above. 
Make sure the name of the file is your child’s full name, OR write your child’s name in the “Add a Note” section of Yearbook Snap after uploading the picture. In Yearbook Snap, there is a specific “Baby Pictures” folder for you to add to.  The deadline for uploading your baby picture is February 6, 2026.

Any questions? Contact Mrs. Borkowski aborkowski@branchburg.k12.nj.us 
 

Somerville High School December Choir Events

A festive event schedule for December, featuring a list of events with dates and times.
 

Attention 8th Grade Parents - Info. Regarding Transition to High School

The 8th grade Back to School presentation is linked here. Please review it for important information regarding the transition to High School for your 8th grader.
 

Free/Reduced Lunch Application

A friendly reminder, the free/reduced lunch application must be re-submitted each year and does not automatically renew. A copy of the application can be found on our district website at : https://www.branchburg.k12.nj.us/student-lunch-forms
 

PTO Spirit Wear Store

The BCMS PTO spirit wear store is now open year-round! Orders will be delivered to your child's homeroom teacher on a bi-monthly basis.


STORE UPDATE: The store will be taking a Holiday Break after Thanksgiving to allow for orders to be delivered before the holidays! Make sure to place your orders by December 1st for delivery in time for the Holidays! AND be on the lookout in January for our new designs!
 

Reminders/Quick Links

Branchburg Community Bulletin Board

Please click here to check out the Branchburg Community Bulletin Board on our district webpage.
 
Text lists the values of Falcon PRIDE: Preparedness, Responsibility, Integrity, Diligence, and Respect.