Week of 2/5/18

Bear Wear Purchase  https://www.pt-avenue.com/login.asp?sc=BlalackBears  Limited sizes available

Yearbooks:  Each student who purchases a yearbook receives 2 customizable pages!!!  These pages appear only in that student’s yearbook.  These pages must be designed and completed by March 15^th.  Students who purchase a yearbook but don’t design their pages will have 2 extra autograph pages print instead of the personalized pages.

Den Depot:  The shelves are in need of restocking!!  We are looking for canned meats, vegetables, fruit, pasta, and rice.  

Earbuds or headphones needed every day.

  

Monday - 2/5

• 7/8th grade Band Ensemble Contest 4:30-7:00pm @ BMS
• Honor Choir Rehearsal 6:30-8pm
• 8th Basketball vs. Bush – A Team Only (boys @ Bush/girls @BMS) 6:30pm
• 7th Basketball vs. Bush – A Team Only (boys @ Bush/girls @BMS) 5:30pm

Tuesday - 2/6

• Orchestra UIL Clinic and Pizza 4:00-7:00pm @ BMS
• FCA in C12 @ 8:15
• Band Sectionals: Flute, Trumpet, Euphonium  7:45-8:45am

Wednesday - 2/7

• Staff Meeting
• 8^th Grade students to Creekview - Walking

Thursday - 2/8

• 7^th and 8^th Grade Basketball Tournament
• Taste ofBlalack 6-8pm 

Friday - 2/9

• 7^th and 8^th Grade Basketball Tournament 

Saturday - 2/10

• 7^th and 8^th Grade Basketball Tournament 
• 7/8 Choir Group Dynamix

Week of 1/22/18

Bear Wear Purchase  https://www.pt-avenue.com/login.asp?sc=BlalackBears  Limited sizes available

Monday - 1/22   

• 7th Basketball vs Perry Boys Away/Girls Home   5:30pm(B-Team)/6:30pm(A-Team)
• Honor Choir Concert at CHS 6:30
• Band Sectionals: Flute, Trumpet, Euphonium  7:45-8:45am

Tuesday - 1/23

• Choir Coffee House
• Band Sectionals: Flute, Trumpet, Euphonium  7:45-8:45am

Wednesday - 1/24

• Band Sectionals: Trombone, Tuba (7th/8th Only) 4:20-5:15pm

Thursday - 1/25

• 8th Basketball vs Perry Boys Away/Girls Home   5:30pm(B-Team)/6:30pm(A-Team)
• Band Sectionals: Bassoon & Bass Clarinet  (7th/8th only) 4:20-5:15pm

Friday - 1/26

• Bear Extravaganza (5th grade elementary visits) 9-12am 
• Band sectionals: Saxophone & French Horn  7:45-8:45am

Week of 12/4/17

Bear Wear Purchase  https://www.pt-avenue.com/login.asp?sc=BlalackBears  Limited sizes available

Monday - 12/4   

• 7th Grade Basketball
• Honor Choir Concert at CHS 6:30
• Band Sectionals: Flute, Trumpet, Euphonium  7:45-8:45am

Tuesday - 12/5 

• Band Sectionals: Flute, Trumpet, Euphonium  7:45-8:45am

Wednesday - 12/6

•  6th-8th grade Band Concert 6-8pm, Creekview HS
• 6th grade Band Rehearsal 4:20-5:20pm, Cafetorium
• Band Sectionals: Trombone, Tuba (7th/8th Only) 4:20-5:15pm

Thursday - 12/7  

• 8th Basketball vs Bush Boys Home/Girls Away   5:30pm(B-Team)/6:30pm(A-Team)
• Band Sectionals: Bassoon & Bass Clarinet  (7th/8th only) 4:20-5:15pm

Friday - 12/8

• 6-8th grade Orchestra Clinic & Concert, Turner HS
• Band sectionals: Saxophone & French Horn  7:45-8:45am

Week of 11/7/17

 

Taste of Blalack RESCHEDULED to February.

Bear Wear Purchase  https://www.pt-avenue.com/login.asp?sc=BlalackBears  Limited sizes available

Den Depot Needs:

• New socks
• New underwear
• Pant hangers (the ones with clips)
• Grab and go breakfast and snack items

Tuesday - 11/7  BOGO Book Fair All Week

• Talent Show 6:30pm, $5 admission at the door.
• Band Sectionals: Flute, Trumpet, Euphonium  7:45-8:45am

Wednesday - 11/8  

•  UIL One-Act Play Clinic (during school)
• Band Sectionals: Trombone, Tuba (7th/8th Only) 4:20-5:15pm

Thursday - 11/9  

• Band Sectionals: Bassoon & Bass Clarinet  (7th/8th only) 4:20-5:15pm

Friday - 11/10 - Pep Rally Schedule - Student Vs. Teacher Volleyball Game

• Student vs. Faculty Meeting - Pep Rally Schedule
• Band sectionals: Saxophone & French Horn  7:45-8:45am

Week of 10/30/17

 

Taste of Blalack will be here soon!!  It is November 9^th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.  Share a piece of your culture (food, family appropriate beverages, artifacts, photos, etc.) with the rest of Blalack Nation.  Sign up here to host a table:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b49a4a923a2f58-taste

Join PTA for a chance at a free round trip ticket on Southwest Airlines!!  (Must be 18 years old to be eligible.)  Your PTA membership is your entry.  The winner will be drawn at the Taste of Blalack.  Join PTA here:  www.joinpta.org

We have a new link to purchase Bear Wear!!  https://www.pt-avenue.com/login.asp?sc=BlalackBears  Limited sizes available

Den Depot Needs:

• New socks
• New underwear
• Pant hangers (the ones with clips)
• Grab and go breakfast and snack items

Monday - 10/30

• 7th/8th Volleyball, BMS vs. Bush 5:30PM/6:30 PM A Team only
• 7th/8th Football, BMS vs. Bush 5:30PM/7 PM A Team only
• Honor Choir Rehearsal 6:30-8pm, Choir Room
• 7/8th grade Orchestra Concert 6:30pm

Tuesday - 10/31 - NO Costumes please

• Creekview Musical Trip
• Band Sectionals: Flute, Trumpet, Euphonium  7:45-8:45am

Wednesday - 11/1 - Faculty Meeting

• Band Region Phase I 5:30-10:00pm, Dawson MS
• 7th Grade AVID Field Trip, UTA
• Band Sectionals: Trombone, Tuba (7th/8th Only) 4:20-5:15pm

Thursday - 11/2 - Modified Bell Schedule for Academy Visits

• 6th grade Theatre Class Play Rehearsal 4:15-5:00pm
• 8th grade -- High School Academy Presentations (1:00-4:15)
• Volleyball Tournament - 7th (A team in Carrollton) / 8th (A team in Richardson) 
• Band Sectionals: Bassoon & Bass Clarinet  (7th/8th only) 4:20-5:15pm

Friday - 11/3

• 6th grade Theatre Class Play Rehearsal 4:15-5:00pm
• Volleyball Tournament - 7th (A team in Carrollton) / 8th (A team in Richardson) 
• Beginning Orchestra Movie Night 4:30-6:30 
• Band sectionals: Saxophone & French Horn  7:45-8:45am

Week of 10/23/17

Join PTA!  Join LInk All student PTA members will have their name go in a drawing for a bike.

ITEMS NEEDED - 6th Grade Science needs 2 liter clear plastic bottles for their upcoming Ecobottle project. Click here for more information

•   Sign up to host a table at Taste of Blalack!!  The link is:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b49a4a923a2f58-taste
•  Yearbooks are 10% off through the month of October.  This will be your last opportunity to purchase a yearbook at a discount!!  Go to www.treering.com and enter our school code: 1015048867244359  Don’t forget to start working on your personalized pages!!!!

Monday - 10/23

• 7th Volleyball, Long @ BMS 5:30PM/6:30PM 
• Honor Choir Rehearsal 6:30-8pm, Choir Room
• 6th grade Band Rehearsal 4:15-5:15pm

Tuesday - 10/24

• Football, Long @ BMS  7th grade 5:30PM/ 8th grade 7:00PM
• 6th grade Band Concert 6:00pm, Cafeteria
• 7th grade Vision/Hearing Screenings F1/F5 (During Math)
• Band Sectionals: Flute, Trumpet, Euphonium  7:45-8:45am

Wednesday - 10/25  

• Band District Auditions 5:00-9:00pm, Perry MS
• 7th grade Vision/Hearing Screenings F1/F5 (During Math)
• Band Sectionals: Trombone, Tuba (7th/8th Only) 4:20-5:15pm

Thursday - 10/26 

• 8th Volleyball, Long @BMS 5:30PM/6:30PM 
• 7th/8th grade Choir Concert, 7:15-8pm,  Cafeteria, Rehearsal 5:15-6:20pm
• 7th IDS Field Trip
• Band Sectionals: Bassoon & Bass Clarinet  (7th/8th only) 4:20-5:15pm

Friday - 10/27

• District Honor Band Clinic/Concert, Newman Smith High School, during the day & concert at 7pm - We have 23 students that auditionedwill attend!
• Band sectionals: Saxophone & French Horn  7:45-8:45am

Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days - Oct. 23-27

Monday:  Don’t Fall Into Drugs:  (Wear fall colors:  green, orange, brown, etc)
Tuesday:  Don’t Get Tied Up In Drugs:  (Tie dye:  t-shirt, shirt, etc)
Wednesday:  Don’t Be a Star That Burns Out:  (Red carpet dress up)
Thursday:  Throw Drugs Away:  (Throwback Thursday:  pick a decade/50s-90s)
Friday:  Don’t Be Bananas for Drugs:  (Wear yellow;  dress like a Minion)

Week of 10/16/17

Join PTA!  Join LInk All student PTA members will have their name go in a drawing for a bike.

1.  Student social is on Friday!!  PTA needs parent volunteers/chaperones.  The link is:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b49a4a923a2f58-fall
2.   Sign up to host a table at Taste of Blalack!!  The link is:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b49a4a923a2f58-taste
3.  Yearbooks are 10% off through the month of October.  This will be your last opportunity to purchase a yearbook at a discount!!  Go to www.treering.com and enter our school code: 1015048867244359  Don’t forget to start working on your personalized pages!!!!

Monday - 10/16

• 7th Football, Blalack @ Perry 5:30PM 
• 7th Volleyball, Blalack @ Perry 5:30PM/6:30PM 
• Choir Fundraiser Delivery - Cafeteria
• 7th Football, Polk @ BMS B-Team 5:30PM/ A-Team 7:00PM
• Honor Choir Rehearsal 6:30-8pm, Choir Room
• Fighting Stress With Mindfulness - Field Middle School 6:30-7:30pm
• • Presentations are open to all CFB ISD parents.
  • Presented in English & Spanish
  • Free childcare for children 3 years and older.
  • Contact Information: Bridgit Basel (baselb@cfbisd.edu)

Tuesday - 10/17

• 8th Football, Blalack @ Perry B-Team 5:30PM/ A-Team 7:00PM
• Band Sectionals: Flute, Trumpet, Euphonium  7:45-8:45am

Wednesday - 10/18 - Pep Rally Schedule

• Band District Auditions 5:00-9:00pm, Perry MS
• Band Sectionals: Trombone, Tuba (7th/8th Only) 4:20-5:15pm

Thursday - 10/19 

• 8th Volleyball, Blalack @ Perry 5:30PM/6:30PM 
• 6th Choir Concert, 5:30pm,  Cafeteria, Rehearsal 4:15-5:15pm
• Band Sectionals: Bassoon & Bass Clarinet sectionals (7th/8th only) 4:20-5:15pm

Friday - 10/20

• Fall Social 6-8pm
• Band sectionals: Saxophone & French Horn  7:45-8:45am

Fall Social Information - THIS FRIDAY!!!

When:  Friday, October 20, 2017 

Where: BMS Cafeteria

Time: 6pm – 8pm 

Cost:  $5 per student and students must wear their ID.  

What: We will have a DJ, dancing, pizza, snacks, nail painting and karaoke as well.  Also, parents are welcome to volunteer!

Each grade needs to bring the following items to school by Thursday, October 19.

• 6th grade: case of small water bottles
• 7th grade: snack bags of chips
• 8th grade: sugar cookies

Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days - Oct. 23-27

Monday:  Don’t Fall Into Drugs:  (Wear fall colors:  green, orange, brown, etc)
Tuesday:  Don’t Get Tied Up In Drugs:  (Tie dye:  t-shirt, shirt, etc)
Wednesday:  Don’t Be a Star That Burns Out:  (Red carpet dress up)
Thursday:  Throw Drugs Away:  (Throwback Thursday:  pick a decade/50s-90s)
Friday:  Don’t Be Bananas for Drugs:  (Wear yellow;  dress like a Minion)