Student Stability, Safety & Sobriety survey

November 21, 2019 Dear Bush Community, Our students are our top priority. We want every child to be healthy, happy, and empowered to pursue a bright future. However, in recent years, we have seen a negative trend concerning some of our students overall health and safety. One way we assess how students are doing is via their anonymous responses to the Healthy Youth Survey. Unfortunately, the results have shown an increase in youth substance use, self-harm, and poor decision-making. We want to stop this trend in its tracks. In response to our student needs, we are working with several community partners, such as Together and Community Schools.We have also created a coalition which will focus on student stability, safety, and sobriety. Through the work of this coalition, we aim to inspire hope, improve health, and foster responsibility. One way you can help us in this venture is to provide your input via the survey below. The more staff, parent, and community feedback we can obtain, the better our improvements will be. Please take some time this week to help us make BMS a place where every student feels safe, important, and equipped to make lifelong healthy choices. Thank you for your support. Please click on the headline to access the survey. G. W. Bush Middle School 2120 83rd Avenue SW Tumwater, WA 98512 360-709-7400

SAFETY REMINDER

It has come to our attention that some of our students have been leaving school grounds after they arrive on campus. BMS is a closed campus. Once your student arrives on Bush Middle School grounds (or TSD property, to include a school bus), it is unsafe for them to leave without adult supervision. Whether they arrive on campus by bus, are dropped off by a parent/guardian, ride a bike, or walk to school, once students arrive on school grounds, they need to stay here! (For more information, refer to the BMS Student Handbook, p. 10 Closed Campus.) Please talk to your student about the possible dangers associated with leaving campus without adult supervision!

Federal Impact Aid

The 2019-20 Federal Impact Aid Surveys will be distributed to all students on November 1, 2019. All active duty parents and guardians are asked to complete the form, sign, and date it in ink. One form per student should be returned by November 30th. Based on the number of surveys returned will determine our district's eligibility to collect federal funds under Public Law 87-874. All information is kept confidential. Please contact Denise Reed at 360-709-7049 with questions. Thank you.

BMS PIE Annual Wreath Sale

BMS PIE Annual Wreath Sale It is that time of year again to order an amazing evergreen creation from Lynch Creek Farms. Wreaths, centerpieces, tabletop trees, and garland for both the autumn and winter seasons are available to order. Items are delivered right to your door (shipping included in cost) and make great gifts (delivery available in the continental U.S.). Enjoy the season with a beautiful natural arrangement and support BMS, as Lynch Creek Farms generously donates 15% of each item to BMS PIE. Check out the on-line fundraiser by clicking on the headline.

Safe Schools - See Something, Say Something!

Students and other members of the public can anonymously report or share information of a threat or potential threat to student safety. Tipsters will be able to leave a voice message, text message, web connect or email. Messages are monitored by the administrative office during regular business hours. Please note this is not an emergency response line. If you are reporting an emergency situation, please call 911. When leaving your tip, leave as much detail as possible so that your concern can be thoroughly investigated. All tips will be considered seriously. Click the headline to be taken to the Safe Schools tip page.

Highly Capable Program

Any student in the Tumwater School District who would benefit from advanced or highly capable services may be referred for program consideration.Click on the Headline for more information and to get the Referral Form.

Thurston County Food Bank - click on headline