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SEPTEMBER 2019

Greetings Booker Nation,

We have a lot of exciting events taking place throughout our learning community. The School of

Distinction Ceremony, the CFES Ivy League College Workshop, VPA Performances, Parent Universities and much more. Above all, I am so glad that we have hope in our vision of Inspiring Tomorrow’s

Leaders. This hope leads us to believe that our vision is truly possible.

Napolean said that leaders are dealers in hope. We are all leaders in our own right and therefore, regardless of how challenging a situation may be, we can and will overcome. Often times, when we face

difficulty mastering a skill, we will gravitate towards a negative moment. However, great leaders have the ability to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You as a leader, must be able to see the light at the end

of the tunnel.

As a stakeholder in our learning community, we must all be committed to moving our school from Good to Great, we must be able to see seeds of opportunity for making our students successful.

There is always the seed of opportunity that is planted in the field of discouragement. The difference

between leaders and followers is that leaders see the opportunity and the hope and followers see the problem. Are you a problem solver? What a gift you are as a leader, when you can walk into the life of a

child and give them hope and show them the opportunity. This way of thinking will make our vision of “Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders” possible.

Have a great year! Sincerely,

Dr. LaShawn Frost, Principal

DON’T MISS!!

VPA MASTERCLASS

FUNRAISER Saturday, January 25th 2020

4-8pm @ BMS

TICKETS AVAILABLE

STARTING OCT 1st ON THE

VPA WEBSITE!

STAY INFORMED! Website: www. sarasotacountyschools.net/schools/bookermiddle

Remind VPA: Text @bookerm to 81010

VPA Website: www.BookerMiddleSchoolVPA.weebly.com

VPA Facebook: @BookerMiddleSRQ

VPA Instagram: @BookerMiddle

VPA Twitter: @bookermiddle

TORNADO WATCH SEPTEMBER 2019

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What is Social Emotional Learning?

Social Emotional Learning is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and

interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success. Counselors work on these skills to

prepare students to be resilient. Here are 10 TIPS to practice self-acceptance and reduce stress:

➢ Embrace what makes you unique

➢ Let go of things you can’t change

➢ Identify your strengths

➢ Set goals

➢ Celebrate your accomplishments

➢ Plan ahead

➢ Think positively

➢ Be kind to yourself

➢ Get involved


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Keep an eye out around common areas on

campus for these awesome CHAMPS posters

created by our own Graphic Design teacher,

Mrs. Burbridge.

When walking up to the front office

you may notice our new school

banners. More will be put up soon in

the Amphitheater!!

Also, not to be missed is the

gorgeous artwork on the front

pillars of the school, and if you

peek inside the office who knows

what awesome art you may find?


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Legend Purple and Gold BMS General

Blue Academics

Yellow Clubs

Green Law Academy

Red Sports and Athletics

Purple VPA and Arts

VPA and Arts

FALL CHORUS CONCERT Thursday, October 3rd

7:00 PM @ BMS

FALL BAND CONCERT Tuesday, October 8th

7:00 PM @ BMS

FALL ORCHESTRA CONCERT Thursday, October 10th

7:00 PM @ BMS

DRAGONFLY CAFE Thursday, October 17th

7:00 PM @ BMS

DRAGONFLY CAFÉ

ART OVATION HOTEL RESIDENCY Oct. 7th – Oct 14th

4:30-7:00 PM @ Art Ovation Hotel Stop by to get your personal poem in the lobby, and

for an unparalleled view of downtown Sarasota head up to the rooftop.

Join us more that once! Start your poetry collection now!

SPORTS AND ATHLETICS

BMS GENERAL

PARENT INVOLVEMENT Tuesday October 22nd

5-6 PM @ BMS

SAC MTG Tuesday October 22nd

6-7 PM @ BMS

TENNIS Wednesday, September 25th

5:30 BMS @ Pineview

VOLLEYBALL Wednesday, September 25th

6:00 BMS @ Pineview

TENNIS Wednesday, October 2nd 5:30 Woodland @ BMS

VOLLEYBALL Wednesday, October 2nd 6:00 Woodland @ BMS

TENNIS Monday, October 7th

5:30 BMS @ McIntosh

VOLLEYBALL Monday, October 7th

6:00 BMS @ McIntosh

TENNIS

Thursday, October 10th 5:30 Brookside @ BMS

VOLLEYBALL Thursday, October 10th 6:00 Brookside @ BMS

TENNIS Wendesday, October 16th 5:30 BMS @ Heron Creek

VOLLEYBALL Wendesday, October 16th 6:00 BMS @ Heron Creek

TENNIS COUNTY

TOURAMENT Top 4 teams and #1 Indiviuals

Tuesday, October 22nd 3:30 @VHS

VOLLEYBALL COUNTY

TOURAMENT Top 4 teams

Tuesday, October 22nd 6:00 @VHS


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Volleyball and Tennis Teams We are so excited about this year’s volleyball and tennis athletes. They work hard, exhibit exceptional

sportsmanship, and represent Booker Middle School with pride. Good luck on your 2019 season, ladies!

Auggie Toyton Broadcom MASTERS Top 300

Congratulations to 8th grade BMS student Auggie Toynton, who has

been named to this year’s Broadcom MASTERS Top 300. Founded and

produced by the Society for Science & the Public, #brcmMASTERS is

the premier STEM competition for middle school students. This is a

NATIONAL award. He was selected among thousands of STEM Fair

projects in the country. Congratulations, Auggie!

CFES School of Distinction! BMS has been named a College for Every Student (CFES) Brilliant Pathways School of Distinction based on its performance during the 2018-19

school year. CFES Brilliant Pathways introduces students to college and career possibilities, provides resources to educators and helps students and

their families plan a path to college and beyond. BMS continues to receive praise for the plan it has developed and executed for its CFES students,

which immerses the entire school in the CFES core tenets of “mentoring,” “essential skills” and “pathways to college and career.” According to CFES, 99 percent of its student participants graduate from high school, and 95

percent choose to attend college. A big congrats to head of the CFES

program Mrs. Shafer for all her hard work!

Hispanic Heritage Month Event!

ESOL students are ready to invite our Booker Middle School

community to celebrate our Hispanic Heritage Month next

month on Monday, October 21st. Keep an eye open for

more details!

BMS


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Donuts with Dad On September 17th we welcomed our BMS dads onto

the Booker Middle campus for donuts and fun in the

media center. It was great getting to show our dads

some appreciation and everyone had a fantastic

time!

Bahamas Collection After the devastation from Hurricane Dorian those living in the

Bahamas need our help! Here is the first shipment we have

collected to send to aid in disaster relief. More is being collected

see page 9 for a flyer with more details.

Math Problem Solving Gallery Walk Algebra students in Mrs. Dwulit’s class work together to solve

challenging problems in a gallery walk. They started problems but

then circulated around the room looking for errors, adding on to

solutions all while solving equations. They also left reflective

feedback for each other suggesting ways to improve their work in

the future. After the activity, students shared that they loved this

learning strategy because they were moving all period long and

working together.

Musical Theatre class added! We are pleased to announce that we have been able to add an additional

section of our popular Musical Theatre VPA class this year! The new

class will feature our emerging musical theatre students as they apply the

new skills they are learning in acting, singing, and dancing. Come see

them strut their stuff at their performance this year of “The Stinky

Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales” on Friday and Saturday,

February 21-22, at First Presbyterian Church, 2050 Oak Street, Sarasota,

FL (times TBD)


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Dragonfly Café and Ringling Project Advanced Creative Writing students from the VPA’s Dragonfly

Café will be working with Ringling College of Art and Design

students on an environmental arts project.

College and Career Center Spotlight

September’s Career Category of the Month is Law, Public Safety,

Corrections and Security! Our scholars have the opportunity each day to

interact with a wonderful resource in our very own Officer Jenkins of

Sarasota County Schools Police Department. Our eighth-grade scholars

may apply to Booker High School’s Criminal Justice Operations

program as they approach graduation. Beyond high school, Suncoast

Technical College offers education programs for Law Enforcement

Officer, Corrections Officer and Private Security Officer.

Year 2 of SoloSynergy for VPA Drama SaraSolo and the VPA Drama students are teaming up

again this year for “SoloSynergy”, an intergenerational

creative conversation that will result in public performances

in January. Here are some moments from their first meeting

of the year!

“Say Something” Assembly On September 26th Booker Middle students participated

in the “Say Something” assembly. The assembly

educated students on school violence and ways to

prevent it. For more information on the presentation

visit: https://www.sandyhookpromisetraining.org

VPA


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Parent University: We know your child’s education and development is important to you

and that you would like to encourage them in any way you can. Our monthly Parent University will give you some tools and strategies to best support their Booker Middle School education. (see dates in the “Calendars”

section)

Parent Involvement: Our parents are the lifeblood of our school’s support network. Each

month our parents and faculty meet to discuss the activities associated with

our school’s fundraising efforts. (see dates in the “Calendars” section)

SAC (School Advisory Council): A formal monthly meeting where parents and community members meet

with our principal and other administrators to collaborate on school issues. (see dates in the “Calendars” section)

Magnet, Club, and Program Fundraising: Our students participate in a number of events and activities both on and

away from our campus. Our fundraising programs are designed to help our parents get involved and support performances, activities, and field trips. Ask

how you can get involved.

Donate: Donations come in many forms and we appreciate all of them. Email

Savannah Holds ([email protected]) for information on BMS Arts Giving. For information regarding donations to

our other programs email Debra Alvis-Greenwald ([email protected]).

Volunteer: BMS can always use a helping hand. If you would like to donate your

time to our wonderful school, come to the front office of our school and sign up or contact Debra Alvis-Greenwald.

Attend: There are so many events for our students and it means the world to our

students when the attendance and support goes beyond their friends and family. Attend an arts event, a sports event, or just come out to a Family

Night with one of our business partners (see dates in the “Calendars” section).

mailto:[email protected]

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For more information on Booker Middle School Visual and Performing Arts events or

admissions contact VPA coordinator Savannah Holds at [email protected]


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Parental Notification

Principal Attestation of Qualifications For Teachers and Paraprofessionals

Booker Middle School

Sarasota County School District

As required by P.L. 107-110, Section 1119(i) of Title I, Part A, I attest to the following for

the school year 2018-2019:

• All teachers teaching in core academic subject areas and hired after the first day of

2001-2003 school year and teaching in a program and supported bt Title I, Part A funds, are highly qualified.

• All instructional paraprofessionals, (except for translations and parental involvement activities) meet the requirements to be considered highly qualified.

Copies of this attestation are available online and at the school and district office and will be made available to the general public upon request.

Dr. LaShawn Frost

Title I Booklet Distribution

What is “Parent’s-Right-to-Know” Federal law requires that the Sarasota County School District notify parents of all children

in Title I schools of their rights to receive timely information on the professional qualifications of their child’s teacher. Parents may request information about the

professional qualifications of the student’s classroom teacher including, at a minimum, the following:

• Whether the teacher has met the state qualifications and certification criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.

• Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through

which state qualification or certification criteria has been waived.

• The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certificate or

degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree.

• Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their

qualifications

If you would like to receive a Title I booklet, please notify Debra Alvis-Greenwald

(941)359-5824 or [email protected]

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