Upcoming Events

May 15

•  School Budget Vote, BCHS, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

May 17

•  BCMS Art Show, 5-7 p.m.

May 18

•  Grade 6 Early Dismissal, 10:20 a.m.

May 22

•  BCMS Interim Report Cards on BC@Home

May 25-28

•  Memorial Day Weekend, NO SCHOOL

May 30-31

•  Book Fair

May 30

•  Literary Fair

June 4

•  BCMS Grade 6 Concert, 7 p.m.

•  BCMS High Honors Reception

 

 

 

   COMPLETE CALENDAR

 

BCMS Parent Teacher Organization

About the PTO

The Bethlehem Middle School PTO is a non-profit organization committed to supporting the Administration, Faculty, Students, and Families associated with the Bethlehem Middle School. The PTO seeks to fulfill this responsibility by raising funds and seeking out volunteers that will enable us to support the many programs and events that we are called upon to provide for in many ways.

The PTO's role in this endeavor has become even more crucial and important in recent years. We cannot fulfill our commitment to the children that make up the Bethlehem Middle School without your help. We therefore greatly appreciate parent involvement and participation at our public meetings and any other help that parents are able to offer. Feel free to contact us at any time with your ideas and questions and we thank you for your support.

A letter from the bcms pto

Dear Families, We would like to take this opportunity to welcome each of you and your families to the Bethlehem Central Middle School. As the Middle School PTO board members, it is among our responsibilities to speak with you about our organization, enroll you as a member and very importantly, encourage you to get involved in your school. READ MORE »

 

PTO Meetings  

PTO meetings are held in the Library Media Center and begin at 7 p.m. We greatly value your participation and attendance.

2011-12 PTO Meeting schedule

• October 17, 2011

• February 13, 2012

• May 7, 2012

 

Latest PTO News

Upcoming MS PTO meeting topics

At our next PTO meeting in February, Principal Klugman will be discussing the Middle School writing initiative and other curriculum happenings.  More information will be coming soon.  Also - the MS PTO, along with the HS PTO (BCCO) - will be sponsoring a STEM (science and technology) forum/presentation - coming up in March/April - more info also to come.

MS PTO and Helping Hands Charity Drive Update

Thanks to your generous donations, 200 adorable stuffed bears were purchased and donated to local children's support groups - including the Albany Medical Center Children's Hospital, Catholic Charities, The Ferrano House, The Marillac Family Shelter, and others.  The PTO has also been able to donate nearly $600 to a program supporting the communities devastated by the flooding this summer.  Big thanks go out to Mr. Reilly and members of his Helping Hands group, who helped count out and bag up the 200 bears!  Thank you for helping make some children and families have a nicer holiday season.

MS PTO Entertainment Book Sale was a HUGE success!

Thank you to all who participated in the Entertainment Book fundraising sale this Fall!  We were able to raise over $5000, reaching our fundraising goal for the year - this money will be used to support various programs and activities for all of our students.  We look forward to running this sale again next year - enjoy using your coupons - and thank you for your continued support!

Price Chopper Tools for Schools program

Did you know that the Middle School can benefit from your grocery shopping?  It's easy and free!  Please register your Price Chopper Advantage Card - select the BC Middle School (code number is 15745) - and the points will really start to add up.  At the end of the year, our administrators are able to select great products for the school.  If you have previously registered your card for an elementary school and have aged out - please switch your card number to the Middle School - we really appreciate it!  For ease of signing up - please use this link  http://www2.pricechopper.com/toolsforschools/

membership dues, assignment notebook and directory order form now available

The PTO has simplified the back-to-school process by streamlining your order forms into one. Please submit this payment and order form if you are paying your PTO membership dues; submitting payment for your student assignment notebook; and/or ordering a MS Student Directory. DOWNLOAD THE FORM [PDF] » 

The BCMS PTO e-mail notification program has started

Addresses that were submitted for the directory will be used to notify members of upcoming events, and to pass on timely information to parents. If a member is not receiving these e-mail notifications, they can contact Colleen Piccolino at picc05@verizon.net to be included.

 

Additional PTO Information 

Fundraising programs

The PTO organizes and/or funds several successful programs each school year including the 6th-grade Welcome Picnic, school portraits, the Raptor Project, hospitality for various events, Garden Committee, School Directory, chaperoning socials, etc. Assistance is always appreciated. If you would like more information or want to help out, please contact any board member.