Brownstown Middle School

📚 Join us for the final "The Anxious Generation" Book Study Discussion! Whether you've been part of the journey or want to jump in now, we’d love to have you! 🗓 When: Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 7 PM 📍 Where: Woodhaven High School 📖 What: A discussion on The Anxious Generation—exploring the impact of social media on children’s mental health with parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators. Light refreshments and small appetizers will be provided. Please RSVP to help us plan accordingly! https://tinyurl.com/2p9unwrt #WhyWBSD #TheAnxiousGeneration #ParentEngagement #MentalHealthMatters

Parent Tech Tip Tuesday:📢 Parents & Guardians – Stay Connected with WBSD Athletics! 📢 Get real-time updates on your student-athlete’s team, schedule changes, and important announcements through Rooms in the WBSD app! 🏆📲 ✔️ Stay in the loop with team updates ✔️ Receive schedule changes & event reminders ✔️ Communicate directly with coaches 🔗 Signing up is easy! Just follow these steps: 1️⃣ Open the WBSD app & select Classrooms 2️⃣ Enter your phone number to receive a code 3️⃣ Input the authentication code 4️⃣ Access Classrooms, Messages, and Announcements for all things WB Athletics! 💡 Didn’t accept the Rooms invitation sent in December? No problem! Visit edurooms.com and sign in with your cell phone number to be automatically connected to your student’s Rooms. (NOTE: This must be the same number associated with your student in Mistar.) Don’t miss a beat this season! Sign up today & stay game-day ready! ⚽⚾🎾 #WBSD #WarriorAthletics #StayConnected

Let's get ready for school! The latest episode of the Warrior Way Podcast features GSRP teacher Jennifer Danosky and Young Fives teacher Kara Hool as they talk about some of the things that families can be doing at home to prepare students for when they come to school in the fall! Remember, GSRP, Young Fives and Kindergarten enrollment is happening now! Listen to the episode here https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/1952155/ or on Spotify, Tune-In or many other podcast platforms!

🚨 School Closure Alert 🚨 Brownstown Middle School will be closed today, March 20, 2025, due to a power outage. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Stay safe, Warriors! ⚡💜 #WarriorStrong #SchoolClosure #BrownstownMiddle

Summer EBT is Back! What are SUN Bucks? SUN Bucks is the new name for Summer EBT. Eligible families of school-age children will receive $120 per child for qualifying groceries. Who Should Apply? Families that are not automatically enrolled should apply for SUN Bucks directly. APPLY HERE: https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US Note: Families will be automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks if they are already enrolled in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations) benefits or meet the requirements for free or reduced-price school meals. In other words, keep an eye out for $120 per child at the beginning of summer! Where to Find the Application: This application is available online! Deadlines: Apply by April 15, 2025, to be eligible for the first issuance of benefits in May. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until August 31, 2025. https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US

REMINDER: (As IF students need a reminder!) Spring Recess is coming up next week! School resumes on March 31.

⭐ March is Reading Month! ⭐ Meet Mrs. Lax, Special Education teacher at Brownstown Middle School! 📖 Favorite Book: Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli 💜 "I loved Stargirl as a teenager because I related so much to the main characters. I still have my high school copy to this day!" 📚 Do you still have a favorite book from childhood? #MarchIsReadingMonth #WBSDReads #WhyWBSD

🔔 Time to Spring Forward! 🔔 Don’t forget to set your clocks one hour ahead tonight before you go to bed! ⏰ Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Longer days & more sunshine ahead! ☀️Let’s make sure everyone is on time for school and activities on Monday!

🌎🍌 A Taste of Culture in Spanish Class! 🍌🌎 Last week at BMS, Spanish 1 students got a hands-on lesson in Latin American cuisine! Ms. Alaniz and Mr. Rye teamed up to introduce students to plantains, a staple in many Spanish-speaking countries. Students learned how plantains can be cooked and even got to sample a fried plantain paired with Jarritos, a traditional Mexican soda. What a fun and delicious way to bring language and culture to life! 🎉✨ #WBSDCulture #SpanishClass #HandsOnLearning #TasteTheWorld

📚 Celebrating Black History Month in Our Libraries! 📚 Ms. Michelle Miara, Media Specialist at Woodhaven Upper Elementary, Brownstown Middle School, and Woodhaven High School, is dedicated to fostering a love of reading through a diverse book collection. This month, she’s spotlighting books written by African American authors, celebrating Black culture and history, and featuring Black characters. “We have worked hard to create a diverse book collection and promote Black History Month across all three libraries. Students are engaging with these books, sometimes choosing stories they may not have traditionally picked, which is a great step toward expanding perspectives and understanding,” said Ms. Miara. 📸 Look for the “Celebrate Black History Month” image in the school slideshow at WUE, BMS, and WHS! #BlackHistoryMonth #WBSDReads #DiversityInLiterature

📢 NEW PODCAST ALERT! 🎙️ 8th-grade families, are you ready for the transition to high school? Our latest Warrior Way Podcast episode covers everything you need to know about Freshman Registration Night at WHS on Thursday, February 27! 🏫🎓 🎧 Tune in now to hear from WHS counselor Kelsey Smith as she shares insights on course selection, extracurriculars, and how we support students through this exciting transition. 📲 Listen now: https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/1906913 #WarriorWayPodcast #WHSClassOf2029 #FutureWarriors

Art has the power to connect us to cultures around the world! In the latest art lesson at BMS, 7th grade visual art students explored the significance of masks in different cultures and traditions - from African tribal ceremonies to Venetian carnivals. They learned how masks are used for rituals, celebrations, and storytelling…gaining a deeper appreciation for cultural expression through art. Inspired by their research, students designed and crafted their own unique masks, experimenting with form, color, and symbolism to reflect both traditional influences and personal creativity. This hands-on experience not only honed their artistic skills but also sparked curiosity about identity, tradition, and the role of art in different societies.

What is WIN Time? Listen to the most recent episode of the Warrior Way Podcast to find our more about this program which is coming soon to Woodhaven High School and Brownstown Middle School. https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/1897841

📢 Plan Ahead for the 2025-26 School Year! 📢 The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Calendar-at-a-Glance for the 2025-26 school year is now available! 🗓️✨ Stay informed about important dates, including conferences, breaks, and more. #WBSD #PlanAhead #202526SchoolYear

Judge Michael K. McNally of the 33rd District Court in Woodhaven recently held court cases at Brownstown Middle School in front of students as part of the Court to School Program. Students were able to watch the court cases and then have a question and answer session with Judge McNally afterward. The students asked some very meaningful questions. Thank you Judge McNally for spending your morning at BMS.

🚨 NEW DATE ALERT! 🚨 Due to the snow day, the Woodhaven Unified vs. Woodhaven PD game has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 20 at Woodhaven High School Competition Gym! 🏀 Doors open at 4:45 PM 🏀 Senior Presentation at 5 PM 🏀 Game starts at 5:30 PM 🎟 FREE ADMISSION! Donations of coloring books, stickers, markers, and crayons for local children’s hospitals are appreciated. ✨ Don’t miss out on a fun night of inclusion, community, and basketball—plus a special halftime performance! 📅 Mark your calendars for February 20! Help us spread the word by sharing this post! #WeLoveInclusion #WoodhavenUnified #ItsGameTime

🚨 SCHOOL CLOSURE ALERT 🚨 Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, all Woodhaven-Brownstown School District schools will be closed on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy your snow day! ❄️☃️#WBSD #SnowDay #StaySafe

🚀✨ Innovation is in Session! ✨🚀 Our new SMART Lab at Woodhaven Upper Elementary is sparking creativity, exploration, and hands-on learning like never before! From 3D printing to robotics, our students are diving into the future—one project at a time. And the best part? More SMART Labs are coming to WBSD! 🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of The Warrior Way Podcast to hear how these high-tech learning spaces are preparing students for success. 🔗 Listen now: https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/1886379 #WBSD #TheWarriorWay #SMARTLab #STEMEducation #FutureReady #WhyWBSD

Anyone still seeking information about this year's Washington DC Trip should contact Ms. Murfiq.

Due to predicted extreme weather that could bring ice and hazardous conditions, all Woodhaven-Brownstown School District schools will be closed on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Please stay safe!