Spanish Newsletter 5/15/26
Weekly Newsletter 5/15/26
Some pictures from the 7th grade KSA Good Faith Effort trip to Legion Park!
Mr. Lanham’s Career Options class at Burns Middle School has officially entered the business world with our very own “Career Ideas Tank”
Over the last few weeks, students created products for different career modules and pitched their ideas to our panel of wealthy “investors” (aka teachers and administrators with to invest imaginary money and very real questions and opinions for our students).
While some of the products could have been real. Some of the biggest deals included:
Mrs. Lanham, Mrs. Ebelhar, and Ms. Carolina teamed up to invest a combined $60,000 into a makeup mirror company that uses lasers to apply and remove makeup… while also somehow ending up with 51% ownership. We’re pretty sure the students learned an important lesson about reading contracts.
Mrs. Dunn shocked the room with a $40,000 investment into the “Power Guard X,” an electrical safety product designed to help prevent house fires.
And the biggest deal of the week goes to Mr. Patton. He was so impressed with the new hairspray product “Rockstar” that he bought the company out completely for $60,000. Rumor has it he’s already preparing his hair for the commercial shoot as he will now be the new face of the product.
Not all of the products were quite ready for mass production as they were still in the needed more “research and development” stage.
One group introduced a heated baby beanie powered by batteries that were located directly next to the baby’s head. The investors immediately decided to convince them to change the power source for fear that several parenting groups would probably have concerns. After agreeing to change the batteries and after a name change they did secure an investment.
Another team created a heavy-duty cleaning solution specifically designed for cleaning up crime scenes. While creative, we may have accidentally created a product that raised more questions than answers.
And perhaps the most delicious idea of all — edible dessert cups that you can eat after your ice cream or cake is gone. Finally… less dishes and more dessert.
I’m so proud of all the creativity, teamwork, confidence, and problem-solving that my students showed throughout this project. Whether the ideas were future million-dollar businesses or future lawsuits, the students gave it everything they had!
Over the last few weeks, students created products for different career modules and pitched their ideas to our panel of wealthy “investors” (aka teachers and administrators with to invest imaginary money and very real questions and opinions for our students).
While some of the products could have been real. Some of the biggest deals included:
Mrs. Lanham, Mrs. Ebelhar, and Ms. Carolina teamed up to invest a combined $60,000 into a makeup mirror company that uses lasers to apply and remove makeup… while also somehow ending up with 51% ownership. We’re pretty sure the students learned an important lesson about reading contracts.
Mrs. Dunn shocked the room with a $40,000 investment into the “Power Guard X,” an electrical safety product designed to help prevent house fires.
And the biggest deal of the week goes to Mr. Patton. He was so impressed with the new hairspray product “Rockstar” that he bought the company out completely for $60,000. Rumor has it he’s already preparing his hair for the commercial shoot as he will now be the new face of the product.
Not all of the products were quite ready for mass production as they were still in the needed more “research and development” stage.
One group introduced a heated baby beanie powered by batteries that were located directly next to the baby’s head. The investors immediately decided to convince them to change the power source for fear that several parenting groups would probably have concerns. After agreeing to change the batteries and after a name change they did secure an investment.
Another team created a heavy-duty cleaning solution specifically designed for cleaning up crime scenes. While creative, we may have accidentally created a product that raised more questions than answers.
And perhaps the most delicious idea of all — edible dessert cups that you can eat after your ice cream or cake is gone. Finally… less dishes and more dessert.
I’m so proud of all the creativity, teamwork, confidence, and problem-solving that my students showed throughout this project. Whether the ideas were future million-dollar businesses or future lawsuits, the students gave it everything they had!
Fox Derby Coming Soon!
Information on open gyms for BMS Girls Basketball this summer
FYI for our families
Meeting for anyone interested in Cross Country.
Spanish Weekly Newsletter 5-8-26
Weekly Newsletter 5/8/26
We have a winner!! Seventh grade Fox, Tha Taw, won first place statewide out of all 7th grade submissions in the Kentucky Agriculture Poster and Essay Contest provided by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and Kentucky Ag and Environment in the Classroom. This year’s theme was “Bluegrass Roots, Agriculture Strong.” Tha's work will be displayed at the Kentucky State Fair, a copy of his poster will be displayed for the next year in the Agriculture Commissioner's Office, and he will receive a $100 cash prize at a ceremony for winners in May. We are so proud of you, Tha!
#KyPosterAndEssayContest #WeHaveAWinner #BluegrassRootsAgStrong
#KyPosterAndEssayContest #WeHaveAWinner #BluegrassRootsAgStrong
A reminder to turn in your library books!!
Spring Dance is this FRIDAY!!
It's Testing Week #1 for our Foxes!! Here are a few tips and a schedule of when KSA testing will be taking place. We will also be MAPS testing this week so please try to not check your student out until after 11am.
Weekly Newsletter (Spanish) 5/1/26
Weekly Newsletter 5/1/26
Hey there Foxes!
The DISTINGUISHED BMS Choirs will be performing this Friday in the BIG Gym! Come enjoy their beautiful singing and support our students' hard work!
6th grade is performing at 5pm
7th & 8th grade is performing at 6pm
Pictures of our puppies and kittens day! Our staff took some time for self care yesterday by snuggling with some adorable animals for Mental Health month.
Our March 2026 BMS students of the Month!
Congratulations to this semester's Outstanding Foxes! Outstanding Foxes have no unexcused absences, no office referrals, participate in at least one club or sport, have passing grades, and complete 6 hours of community service.
