We are excited to welcome you and your student to Boring Middle School! Our whole staff looks forward to working with you and your child for the next three years. The transition from elementary school to middle school is a big transition. To help ensure a smooth transition, we will be providing a series of events that will help prepare students and families for middle school.

Middle School Admin Visits

During these visits, Morgan MacGregor, BMS Principal, will visit 5th-grade students in their elementary classrooms. During these visits, Mrs. MacGregor will review key information with 5th graders such as; What does a middle school schedule look like? What will I be learning in my core classes? What types of electives can I choose? What are some of the rules and expectations at middle school? and so much more. In addition to receiving information, there will be lots of time for 5th-grade students to ask questions. Students will also be provided information on how they will forecast for electives. Forecasting information that will be presented to students is linked below. Students will also come home with an Academic Programming Guide Booklet and Forecasting Form that needs to be completed by Tuesday, April 9th, and turned in to your 5th grade teachers. Forecasting forms require a parent/guardian signature.

• Sandy Grade School - Wednesday, April 3, 2024

• Naas Elementary - Thursday, April 4, 2024 

• Kelso Elementary  - Friday, April 5, 2024

Resources 

• Welcome to Middle School Slides 

• Academic Programming Guide 2024/2025

  • Elective and Advanced Courses Presentations with Videos

• Forecasting Form 2024/2025

  • Leadership Application 

Middle School Admin Visits Follow Up Visits 

Once 5th grade teachers have collected all of the forecasting forms from their students, Niki Trautman, BMS Vice Principal will come meet with students to collect, review, and check forecasting forms for accuracy. 

• April 8th - April 12th 

  • Naas Elementary 

  • Kelso Elementary

  • Sandy Grade School 

5th Grade Spring Family Night - What does being a middle school parent look like? 

At this event, we will welcome our students and families into the building. Families will have an opportunity to tour the school, meet 6th grade teachers, and learn about each of the content area classes. Families will learn about organizational tools such as our student planner, tracking student progress through ParentVUE and Google Classroom, as well as communication tools like ParentSquare. In addition, families will learn about clubs, activities, and athletic opportunities available to students.  

• Tuesday, April 30th 

*** 5:00-5:30pm - 5th grade ELD orientation in the library with Mrs. Ruiz Perez and Mrs. Luna Rendon

*** 5:00-5:30pm - Student Services (IEP/504) orientation in the cafeteria with Mrs. Bruce, Mrs. Cook and Ms. Richardson.

Schedule  - 5:30-7:00pm 

• 5:30pm Welcome in the Main Gym with Principal and Vice Principal

• 5:45pm Session 1 Math 

• 6:00pm Session 2 Science 

• 6:15pm Session 3 Social Studies 

• 6:30pm Session 4 Wellness 

• 6:45pm Session 5 ELA 

• 7:00pm Session 6 Advisory 

5th Grade Visits to Middle Schools

5th grade students will take a field trip to Boring Middle School with their 5th grade class. Students will learn the ropes as well as see what it is like to be a middle school student. This transition activity provides students with a tour of the building, an opportunity to learn about each individual class, meet other students, teachers, and staff members. 

• To Be Announced (Late May/Early June) 

    

Schedule (Naas, Kelso, and BMS Sandy Grade) 

• 9:10am - Board Bus to BMS (Naas will walk over at 9:20am)

• 9:30am - Welcome - Each 5th grade class will be assigned a 6th grade classroom to begin their visit and will listen to a Welcome Presentation.

• 9:45am - 6th Grade Class Visits with Teachers - 

Sample Rotation

• 9:45am - ELA

• 10:00am - Science 

• 10:15am  - Math 

• 10:30- Social Studies 

• 10:45 - Wellness 

• 11:00am - Leadership School Tours (lockers, gym, cafeteria, bandroom, recess area, library, office, etc.)

• 11:20am - Q & A back in their assigned classrooms.

• 11:30am - Dismissal to busses 

Online Verification 

Each year, all families (including returning families to the school and district), must complete the online verification. This is where families update student information, contact information and request bus service for the following school year. Online Verification can be completed through your ParentVUE account. 

School Supplies 

This is our current school supply list. The student planner is a required material for all students and will be provided to students at the beginning of the year by the school.  We will continue to have a school wide process using this organizational tool, where students will be required to record assignments every day in their planner. Parents should review the planner with their student each week.  This is an attempt to improve school to home communication and teach students a lifelong organizational skill. Each student will receive a planner during the first week of school. If a student’s planner is lost, the replacement cost is $10.

Class Schedule and Lockers  

Students’ schedules and locker assignments will go LIVE on ParentVUE and StudentVUE prior to Open House in mid-August.  At that time students and families may inquire about schedule changes. Once school begins, schedule changes are no longer an option. Students will be assigned the same locker all three years and their locker will be located outside of their advisory classroom. 

 

Open House Wednesday, August 28th from 5:30 – 7:00p.m.  

The Open House relieves much of the first day of school jitters for our students. Open House is a drop in event. Families and students can come anytime between 5:30-7:00pm and stay as long as they would like. We encourage students and their families to practice going from class to class in the assigned order, stopping at each classroom to meet the teacher and see their classroom. Another essential part of Open House is allowing time for your student to practice opening their locker. Students are welcome and encouraged to practice as much as they need to start feeling comfortable.   

Information Stations: 

If you need additional information or support in any of the areas listed below please come into the Main Gym during open house and stop by one or all of the following Information Stations.

• Physical copy of your student’s schedule and locker assignment. (Remember these can be accessed on ParentVUE and StudentVUE)

• Online Verification and/or Registration Support 

• Volleyball 

• Bus Transportation 

BMS Apparel 

If you are interested in purchasing BMS apparel, please visit BREWCREW PRINTING  and click on the BORING BEARS tab. 

Essential Parent Resources

Questions

Any questions please call the school at 503-668-9393 or email:

   

Boring Middle School is committed to a rigorous pursuit of excellence in education, where all members of the school community are encouraged and challenged towards their very best personal growth and achievement. 

[Tuesday, Apr 2 at 12:26 PM]
Good Afternoon 5th Grade Families,

Just a reminder, we will be visiting 5th grade classrooms this week to share information with your student about what a middle school schedule looks like and beginning having them review elective options. By the end of the week, they will come home with their Academic Progamming Guide and their Forecasting Forms for you to review and sign.

If you have any questions, please contact the Boring Middle School Office at 503-668-9393.