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Absent?
Parents of students who were absent need to complete a Absence Verification Form and submit it to the Guidance Office. Download a copy of the form by clicking HERE.
CONTACT US
Brown-Barge Middle
201 E. Hancock Lane
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 494-5640
(850) 494-5699 (FAX)
Health Info
Escambia County School District reopening plan
bbms School Opening Information
July 15 Facebook Live chat with Mr. Snyder
July 27 Facebook Live chat with Mr. Snyder
August 19 Facebook Live chat with Mr. Snyder
Important information about the cafeteria/lunches: Students will NOT be able to use the microwaves at school this year. There will also be limited a la carte items (extras). Lunches will be prepackaged for sanitary reasons.
Remote learning information
All stream TORs, Encores, and Gifted Elective will utilizing Google Classrooms. Please have your students check their school email regularly.
Click HERE for some Tips and Tricks of Pro Panthers Working from Home. Tips for successful video conferencing (Google Hangout/Meet) are HERE. HERE are the most common Chromebook problems and some solutions. If you need further assistance please fill out THIS GOOGLE FORM.
We hope all of our Panther family stays healthy and safe during this unprecedented time. If your children are in need, please visit this link for resources in mental health, food assistance, and internet service.
Absences and Check ins & outs - If you are absent, please fill out an Absence Verification Form. Email the form and pictures of any doctors' notes to Mrs. Schang at mschang@ecsdfl.us. If you are checking a student in or out, you will need to email Mrs. Schang with the date, time, and doctors' note.
Civics for 7th Graders - 7th grade remote students have Civics workbooks and handouts available in the front office. Students should see their Civics Google Classroom for more information.
Civics for 7th graders
The BBMS Civics program (7th graders only) kicked off on Tuesday, January 5. All traditional 7th graders, remote and traditional, should have attended a session to introduce the program.
Workbooks and handouts for remote students are available in the front office for pick up.
Please see your Civics Google Classroom for more information.
Congratulations Ms. Barnes, the district Stellar Employee of the month!
Boon supply fundraiser
Click the flyer to view a pdf version, or click here to go straight to the online fundraiser!
Basketball tryouts
Monday, March 1 - Boys, Grades 7/8 only, 3:30-5:00
Tuesday, March 2 - Boys, Grades 6/7 only, 3:30-5:00
Thursday, March 4 - Girls, Grades 6/7/8, 3:30-4:30
All tryouts will be held in the BBMS Gym. Bring a water bottle and wear basketball shoes. Basketballs will be provided; do not bring one to school.
Our first games will be Thursday, March 25. A complete schedule will be posted soon.
***All required athletic forms must be completed and registered with athleticclearance.com BEFORE trying out. See the post farther down this page for details.
Take Stock in children
Applications for eligible 6th and 7th grade students are available from Guidance. For more information and to see if your students qualifies, please visit their website here.
Take Stock in Children is a scholarship and mentorship program operating under the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation. Students selected to participate are matched with a mentor and agree to maintain satisfactory grades, attendance, citizenship, and remain drug/crime free. At graduation, students receive a 4-year Florida college tuition scholarship.
Students who completed an application in November do not need to apply again.
Swim and Dive information
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45.
Friday, Feb. 26 Divisional Dive Meet - 5:00pm
Thursday, Mar. 4 Divisional Swim Meet - 5:00pm
Saturday, Mar. 6 County Dive Meet - 9:00am
Monday, Mar. 8 Girls County Swim Meet - 5:00pm
Tuesday, Mar. 9 Boys County Swim Meet - 5:00
Wednesday, Mar. 10 - End of Season Awards - 3:45pm
Please visit this document for important information about schedule changes and attendance at swim meets. Tickets must be bought ahead of time through the GoFan website.
volleyball information
Thursday, Feb. 25 - at Ransom
Friday, Feb. 26 - vs. Bailey at home
Games begin with Junior Varsity at 5:00, followed by Varsity at 6:15.
Monday, March 1 - JV Playoffs at Success Academy
Tuesday, March 2 - Varsity Playoffs at Success Academy
Wednesday, March 3 - JV and Varsity Championships at Success Academy
Congratulations Teacher of the year, Mrs. McWhite
athletics and Club paperwork
All student athletes must have a current physical (within the last calendar year) on file in the front office.
All other forms are now completed online. Please see the directions and go to the Athletic Clearance website to complete your registration.
Students involved in non-athletic clubs or activities will still use this website to complete the drug screening consent requirement.
Yearbook sales
ptso spirit gear sales
PTSO is excited to offer some limited sprit gear items for sale. Please see the form for details!
2020-21 bus information
Our new route manager is Mr. Kenny Pearson. Please view this video and slideshow document to meet him and find information about bus transportation for BBMS. Contact him with any specific questions you may still have. His email is kpearson@ecsdfl.us and phone number is 850-429-2949.
After School care with the Y
FOCUS parent portal info
The ECSD Information Technology Department has created a series of instructional videos to assist parents in accessing and learning the new features and settings available in the Focus™ Parent Portal Account program. The videos offered at this link include:
1. FOCUS™ for Parents: Why You Need A Parent Account
2. FOCUS™ for Parents: How to Create A Parent Online Account
3. FOCUS™ for Parents - Version 10 Updates
There are also written instructions available: Focus™ Parent Portal: Create a New Online Account. Parents signing up for the first time will want to gather some necessary information (the list is also available on this page).
Parents will need to know:
1. A valid email address
2. Your child’s date of birth
3. Your child’s 6-digit ECSD student ID number
4. The last four digits of your child’s Social Security Number
A Parent Portal Account will also allow parents of multiple school-aged children to navigate from one child’s information page to another, without having to log out in-between.
ECSD Families App
Once parents have established their Focus™ Parent Portal account and password, they can also access their child’s information by using a mobile device and downloading the ECSD Families App. This free app is available in the Apple App Store, or on the Google Play store for Android phones. The icon graphic is an apple wearing a graduation cap.
Military and Family life counseling available
Video Teleconferencing Services are now available and being provided by our Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC) for BB Middle School. All Video Teleconferencing Services are HIPAA compliant, secure and confidential through Google Meets.
Services are available to:
Service members
Spouses of service members
Children from military families.
**Telephonic services are available for adults.
Fun interactive interaction with emphasis on socialization and developing positive coping skills to handle daily life events and issues. A great way to promote connections and maintain existing connections. Can be provided in group and individual platforms.
If interested please call Renee Robertson at 850-860-6196 to schedule an appointment. For more information, please see the flyer linked here.
Mental health initiative
Odyssey of the Mind Competed at regionals - two teams qualified for state!
Congratulations to our History Fair winners!
Congratulations to our science fair award winners!
Happy new year!
School Security Notice
Extracurricular Activities
Below is the list of currently running extracurricular activities, their meeting times, and sponsors. Please contact the sponsors if you have any questions about the club.
|
Activity |
Meeting Days & Times |
Sponsor |
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First Priority |
|
Ms. Gilley |
| Chorus | Mr. Carey | |
|
BBMS Robotics Team |
See Mr. Parr's page for news and updates. |
Mr. Parr |
| Japan Club |
Wednesdays and Thursdays, Remote students will be given a Google link. |
Mr. Bryant |
| Odyssey of the Mind |
See Ms. McGugin's page for news and updates. |
Ms. McGugin |
| Spirit Team | See Ms. McGugin's page for news and updates. | Ms. McGugin |
| History Fair | ||
| Be the Change | Mrs. Smith | |
| Chess Club |
|
Ms. Munson |
| Art Club | Mrs. Fryman | |
| Newspaper | Mr. Mellor | |
| Yearbook | Mrs. McWhite | |
| Tech Club | Mrs. McVoy | |
| Minecraft Club | Ms. Moloney | |
| Doctor Who Club |
Mrs. Guy |
|
| Dungeons & Dragons |
Fridays, 3:30-4:30 Remote students will be given a Google link. |
Mr. Bryant |
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Brown-Barge Middle School is a TreeRing Green Yearbook School. This year we sold 273 yearbooks, so Trees for the Future will plant that many trees in BBMS's name!
