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)

Week of 10/10/17

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

NO SCHOOL - Monday, October 9

Tuesday - 10/10

• 8th Football, Polk @ BMS B-Team 5:30PM/ A-Team 7:00PM
• Choir Mock Region Auditions 4:30-7, Choir Room
• Orchestra Fundraiser Ends
• Band Sectionals: Flute, Trumpet, Euphonium  7:45-8:45am

Wednesday - 10/11 - Pep Rally Schedule

• Progress Notes Go Home through Advisory
• 7th Football, Polk @ BMS 5:30PM
• Fall Pep Rally, Big Gym
• 7th Volleyball Polk @ BMS B-Team @ 5:30PM/A-Team @6:30PM
• Band Sectionals: Trombone, Tuba (7th/8th Only) 4:20-5:15pm

Thursday - 10/12 - Tech PD in D2

• 8th Volleyball Polk @ BMS B-Team @ 5:30PM/A-Team @6:30PM
• 7/8 Band Fall Concert, 6-7pm,  Cafeteria
• Band Sectionals: Bassoon & Bass Clarinet sectionals (7th/8th only) 4:20-5:15pm
• Fighting Stress with Mindfulness Parent Meeting 6:30-7:30pm, F1/F5 (Enter through Standridge side doors with ramp)
• 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)

Friday - 10/13

• MS Theatre PlayFest! 6-9pm
• Band sectionals: Saxophone & French Horn  7:45-8:45am
• Creekview Parade - Starts @ BMS 2pm

Fall Social Information 

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

Pennies for Pink

It’s that time of year, October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month!!!

Our cheerleaders have officially started their “Pennies for Pink” campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness month!

Throughout the month of October, the cheerleading squad will be raising money through Pennies for Pink. There will be a Pennies for Pink water container at the front desk with Ms. Wixom, Student Services, in PE classes, as well as, at all the home football and volleyball games.  

Also, for any runners on staff, we will be cheering at the Komen 5K Race for the Cure on October 28 at North Park Mall …so let us know and we can make a personal sign for you! 

Thank you for any and all support for our campaign; we appreciate it.

Week of 10/2/17

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

NO SCHOOL - Monday, October 9

Monday - 10/2

• NJHS Induction Ceremony 6-7pm, Cafeteria
• 7th Volleyball - BMS @ Field B-Team @ 5:30PM/A-Team @6:30PM
• Honor Choir Rehearsal 6:30-8pm - Choir Room
• Choir Sectionals 7:30-8:15am  
• Orchestra Viola sectionals from 7:30-8:15am

Tuesday - 10/3

• Football, BMS @ Field 7th Grade 5:30PM/8th Grade 7:00PM
• Choir Sectionals: 7:30-8:15am ALL Boys
• Choir Sectionals: 4:30-5:15pm 7th Grade Girls
• Band Sectionals: Flute, Trumpet, Euphonium  7:45-8:45am

Wednesday - 10/4

• Staff Meeting, Library 8am
• Orchestra District Auditions 5:00-9:00pm, Polk MS
• Band Sectionals: Trombone, Tuba 4:20-5:15pm
• Orchestra Sectionals: Bass  7:30-8:15am

Thursday - 10/5

• 8th Volleyball BMS @ Field B-Team @ 5:30PM/A-Team @6:30PM
• Talent Show Auditions 4:15-7pm Cafeteria
• Band Sectionals: Bassoon & Bass Clarinet sectionals (7th/8th only) 4:20-5:15pm
• Orchestra Sectionals: Violin 7:30-8:15am

Friday - 10/6

• UIL Kickoff 4:15-4:45, Library
• Choir Games 6-9pm, Cafeteria
• Orchestra Region Boot Camp, 5-8pm Field MS
• Band sectionals: Saxophone & French Horn  7:45-8:45am
• Orchestra sectionals: Cello 7:30-8:15

NO SCHOOL - Monday, October 9

Week of 9/25/17

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

NEEDED:  8th Grade FOOTBALL pics for the yearbook--both A and B teams.  At this point, we don't have ANY!!!! 

• Please upload your pics to TreeRing (place in the Football 8th folder) using the TreeRing Yearbook app.

Harvey Texas Bear Shirt - The estimated delivery date is Wednesday and we will start distributing shirts through Advisory Thursday.

Monday - 9/25

• 7th Volleyball - Bush @BMS B-Team @ 5:30PM/A-Team @6:30PM
• Honor Choir Rehearsal 6:30-8pm - Choir Room
• Choir Sectionals 7:30-8:15am  
• Orchestra viola sectionals from 7:30-8:15am
• Orchestra Fundraiser Begins

Tuesday - 9/26

• 6th grade Band Party 4:30-6:00pm, Band Hall
• Football, Bush @ BMS 7th Grade 5:30PM/8th Grade 7:00PM
• Choir Sectionals: 7:30-8:15am ALL Boys
• Choir Sectionals: 4:30-5:15pm 7th Grade Girls
• Band Sectionals: Flute, Trumpet, Euphonium  7:45-8:45am
• PARENT EDUCATION - Today's Drug Trends - Staying One Step Ahead of Your Children
• For: Elementary, Middle & High School Parents.  This presentation is NOT for students.  
• Tuesday, September 26 6:30-7:30PM
• Presented in English & Spanish
• Presenter: Jill Darling
• Presented in English and Spanish
• Childcare for children 3 years and older
• Contact Information: Bridget Basel (baselb@cfbisd.edu)

Wednesday - 9/27

• Orchestra District Auditions 5:00-9:00pm, Polk MS
• Band Sectionals: Trombone, Tuba 4:20-5:15pm
• Orchestra Sectionals: Bass  7:30-8:15am

Thursday - 9/28

• 6th grade Orchestra Rehearsal 4:30-5:00pm
• 6th grade Orchestra Demo Concert 6:30pm
• Choir Fundraiser Ends
• 8th Volleyball Bush @BMS B-Team @ 5:30PM/A-Team @6:30PM
• Band Sectionals: Bassoon, Bass Clarinet sectionals 4:20-5:15pm
• Orchestra Sectionals: Violin 7:30-8:15am

Friday - 9/29

• 8th grade Band plays at CHS Football, Standridge
• Band sectionals: Saxophone, French Horn  7:45-8:45am
• Orchestra sectionals: Cello 7:30-8:15

Den Depot Needs - Donation Bins at Student Services

• Non-perishable food times
• New bag of socks or underwear
• Personal care items for young ladies and young men

Bear Nation FAQ: Introducing the Den Depot!!!!

The Den Depot is a food pantry and clothes closet located at Blalack Middle School. The purpose of the Den Depot is to meet the immediate need of any student. In the case of long-term needs, school administration will work with the student and family to ensure they are provided with the proper support from local agencies. If you have any questions regarding the Den Depot, please contact Blalack Middle School at 972-968-3505.

The Den Depot is a joint effort of Blalack staff, PTA and the National Junior Honor Society. A special thanks to Lowe’s Store #550 (1253 E Trinity Mills Road) for donating all of the shelving, racks and cubbies!!

Week of 9/18/17

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

Monday - 9/18

• 7th Football - One Game Only 5:30 @ Blalack
• 7th Volleyball - Perry @BMS B-Team @ 5:30PM/A-Team @6:30PM
• Honor Choir Rehearsal 6:30-8pm - Choir Room
• Choir Sectionals 7:30-8:15am 8th Grade Girls
• Orchestra viola sectionals from 7:30-8:15am

Tuesday - 9/19

• 8th Football, Perry @ BMS B-Team 5:30PM/A-Team 7:00PM
• Choir Sectionals: 7:30-8:15am ALL Boys
• Choir Sectionals: 4:30-5:15pm 7th Grade Girls
• Band Sectionals: Flute, Trumpet, Euphonium  7:45-8:45am

Wednesday - 9/20

• Band Sectionals: Trombone, Tuba 4:20-5:15pm
• Orchestra Sectionals: Bass  7:30-8:15am

Thursday - 9/21

• 8th Volleyball Perry @BMS B-Team @ 5:30PM/A-Team @6:30PM
• Band Sectionals: Bassoon, Bass Clarinet sectionals 4:20-5:15pm
• Orchestra Sectionals: Violin 7:30-8:15am

Friday - 9/22

• 7/8th grade Fine Arts 6:00-8:00pm @ Main Event Lewisville
• Band sectionals: Saxophone, French Horn  7:45-8:45am
• Orchestra sectionals: Cello 7:30-8:15

Den Depot Needs - Donation Bins at Student Services

• Non-perishable food times
• New bag of socks or underwear
• Personal care items for young ladies and young men

Bear Nation FAQ: Introducing the Den Depot!!!!

The Den Depot is a food pantry and clothes closet located at Blalack Middle School. The purpose of the Den Depot is to meet the immediate need of any student. In the case of long-term needs, school administration will work with the student and family to ensure they are provided with the proper support from local agencies. If you have any questions regarding the Den Depot, please contact Blalack Middle School at 972-968-3505.

The Den Depot is a joint effort of Blalack staff, PTA and the National Junior Honor Society. A special thanks to Lowe’s Store #550 (1253 E Trinity Mills Road) for donating all of the shelving, racks and cubbies!!

Week of 9/11/17

AM Drop-Off: Please have your student on campus by 8:50am. This gives students time to use the restroom and get to class without running. Instruction begins promptly at 9am.

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

Monday - 9/11

• Band Fundraiser Ends
• Choir Sectionals 7:30-8:15am 8th Grade Girls
• Orchestra viola sectionals from 7:30-8:15am

Tuesday - 9/12

• 8th Football, BMS at Long B-Team 5:30PM/A-Team 7:00PM
• Choir Fundraiser begins
• Choir Sectionals: 7:30-8:15am ALL Boys
• Choir Sectionals: 4:30-5:15pm 7th Grade Girls
• Band Sectionals: Flute, Trumpet, Euphonium  7:45-8:45am

Wednesday - 9/13

• Staff Meeting 8am
• NY Trip Informational Meeting 6:00-6:30pm, Cafeteria Info Link
• Club Kickoff - Come join a club!  4:15-5pm, Cafeteria
• 7th Football, BMS at Long B-Team 5:30PM/A-Team 7:00PM
• 7th Volleyball BMS at Long B-Team @ 5:30PM/A-Team  @6:30PM
• Band Sectionals: Trombone, Tuba 4:20-5:15pm
• Orchestra Sectionals: Bass  7:30-8:15am

Thursday - 9/14

• 8th Volleyball BMS at LONG B-TEAM @ 5:30PM/A-TEAM  @6:30PM
• 7/8th grade Rhapsody Parent Meeting 5:30pm - Choir Room
• Band Sectionals: Clarinet 7:45-8:15am
• Band Sectionals: Bassoon, Bass Clarinet sectionals 4:20-5:15pm
• Orchestra Sectionals: Violin 7:30-8:15am

Friday - 9/15

• 8th Grade NJHS packets due
• Texas Bear shirt money due.
• Band sectionals: Saxophone,French Horn  7:45-8:45am
• Orchestra sectionals: Cello 7:30-8:15

Den Depot Needs - Donation Bins at Student Services

• Non-perishable food times
• New bag of socks or underwear
• Personal care items for young ladies and young men

Bear Nation FAQ: Introducing the Den Depot!!!!

The Den Depot is a food pantry and clothes closet located at Blalack Middle School. The purpose of the Den Depot is to meet the immediate need of any student. In the case of long-term needs, school administration will work with the student and family to ensure they are provided with the proper support from local agencies. If you have any questions regarding the Den Depot, please contact Blalack Middle School at 972-968-3505.

The Den Depot is a joint effort of Blalack staff, PTA and the National Junior Honor Society. A special thanks to Lowe’s Store #550 (1253 E Trinity Mills Road) for donating all of the shelving, racks and cubbies!!

Week of 9/4/17

AM Drop-Off: Please have your student on campus by 8:50am. This gives students time to use the restroom and get to class without running. Instruction begins promptly at 9am.

Monday - 9/4

• No School - Labor Day Holiday

Tuesday - 9/5

• NJHS applications go to 8th graders in Advisory - due 9/15
• Band sectionals: Flute, Trumpet, Euphonium  7:45-8:45am

Wednesday - 9/6

• Staff Meeting 8am
• Student & Staff Picture Day - Students will take ID/Yearbook pictures through Social Studies Classes.  Order forms were sent home through Advisory classes
• Band sectionals: Trombone, Tuba 4:20-5:15pm

Thursday - 9/7

• Meet the Teacher - 6-7:30pm, bring your child's schedule!
• 8th grade Theatre Production Parent Meeting 8:00pm - Theatre Room D6
• 7/8th grade Rhapsody Parent Meeting 5:30pm - Choir Room
• Band sectionals: Clarinet 7:45-8:15am
• Band sectionals: Bassoon, Bass Clarinet sectionals 4:20-5:15pm

Friday - 9/8

• Band sectionals: Saxophone,French Horn  7:45-8:45am