BMS PTO Meeting Tonight is Virtual ONLY March 4, 2025 Tonight, March 4, the Bogota Middle School PTO Meeting will be held on an all virtual platform. It will begin promptly at 7:00pm. Please click on the following link to attend: BMS PTO Meeting Tuesday, March 4 · 7:00 – 8:00pm Time zone: America/New_York Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jxy-uhet-kku Or dial: ‪(US) +1 929-276-0286‬ PIN: ‪985 721 394‬#

BMS Jr. YAC food drive is extended to 3/14! The homeroom that donates the most will win an amazon gift card and chick fil a lunch!!

LEARN ENGINEERING THROUGH HANDS- ON LESSONS THROUGH AN 8 WEEK COURSE AT BERGEN ACADEMIES. CO-TAUGHT BY A BERGEN ACADEMIES TEACHER AND A BOGOTA MS SCIENCE TEACHER. Who: Grades 6-8 students When: Thursdays 4:45-6:00, 8 weeks Dates: 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 Where: Bergen Academy makerspace 284 Hackensack Ave, Hackensack Cost: Free (grant funded) Transportation: Students must arrange their own transportation! Limited spots! Sign up now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2HDXx1TUszHGL9wrpVNhRCWfrKGUgEDQRevLe4dKj9wnOfg/viewform

Bogota Middle School Parents: We are excited to announce our partnership with Children's Aide and Family Services. We will be having the FREE 7 week Strengthening Families Program again this spring. Families that complete the entire program will be eligible to receive a $100 gift card and prizes. This program will be held at Bogota Middle School and include free dinner and babysitting in the building. Transportation to and from BMS will be provided if needed. Please sign up via the google form if you are interested. 15 families will be selected to participate on a priority basis! First Night is 2/28 https://forms.gle/HQKq1peArVT4omBw8

Garden club making bird feeders, hopefully spring is near 🌸

Art club made festival of fools masks for the high school musical !

Members of the JR YAC and Junior National Honor society sorted and bagged clothes to donate to the families that were affected by the fire in Bogota ❤️

Bogota Middle School, in conjunction with the Bogota School District, will be holding a Dress Down Day on Thursday, February 13. The suggested donation is $1, and all proceeds will go toward supporting families affected by the fire over the weekend. We are incredibly proud to see the Bogota community come together in support of those in need during this difficult time. There is also a Clothing drive/donation being run in town: women’s sizes extra small to 4X size 4 size 7, 8. 10, 14 and 16 shoe sizes 5 and 7 Men’s sizes small to 2XL pants size 31/30 and 34/31 shoe size 9 1/2. Boys sizes extra large 7 10 12 and 12 to 18 months shoe size 5 Girls size 10 Size 6 diapers and wipes Gift cards Pet needs dry cat food and dry dog food Please drop off your donations at 236 Walnut Ave. or the Bogota Senior Center. Bogota Middle School will also accept any donations! thank you in advance to all who would like to donate and support those families in need during this difficult time!

Sock Sale Closes in 8 Days! https://bogotamiddleschoolsocks.itemorder.com/

Please click on the link to view The Bogota Middle School Weekly Update February 7, 2025: https://secure.smore.com/n/6ngrs

Jr. YAC sponsored $1 Dress Down Day tomorrow 2/7/25. Wear RED for Women’s Heart Health❤️♥️

Due to inclement weather, Bogota schools will have a delayed opening Thursday, Feb 6 to allow everyone to arrive safely and on time. Classes start at 9:50. Students should arrive at least 10 mins prior. A decision will be made in the morning if there will be a school closure.

Art Club made some beautiful valentines decorations this week!

Jr YAC are making No-sew fleece blankets for the Linus Project for babies who are sick. They did a great job!

Please click the link for the latest letter from the superintendent. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bpxAA8MX2YTg_LUoKxQOON4eJh-jhIeDJgGB-7wN3qA/edit?usp=sharing

Please support the Jr. YAC in bringing in non-perishable food items. The food drive runs from February 3rd to March 3rd. The homeroom that brings in the most canned goods will earn a party!

Bogota Middle School Parents: We are excited to announce our partnership with Children's Aide and Family Services. We will be having the FREE 7 week Strengthening Families Program again this spring. Families that complete the entire program will be eligible to receive a $100 gift card and prizes. This program will be held at Bogota Middle School and include free dinner and babysitting in the building. Transportation to and from BMS will be provided if needed. Please sign up via the google form if you are interested. 15 families will be selected to participate on a priority basis! https://forms.gle/HQKq1peArVT4omBw8

Student Council is selling Bogota Socks!! All proceeds will go to help the St. Mary's Food Pantry in Dumont. Shop closes on Feb. 19 https://bogotamiddleschoolsocks.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

Reminder: Tonight's PTO meeting is all virtual and will be at 6:45pm! https://chat.google.com/room/AAAAiD_kWiQ/MWuiDFjiUFg/MWuiDFjiUFg

Ice Cream Sale THURSDAY! All proceeds will go towards gift cards for our crossing guard!