Welcome to Bruner  Middle School

NEWSLETTER "THE SHIELD" JAN/FEB IS AVAILABLE

The Shield, Bruner Middle School's newsletter, is available for you to read. The recent issue January - February is available online, or at your child's school in the guidance and attendance office. You may click the image on the left to read the newsletter.

RIPPLE UP------ 8TH GRADERS TO VISIT FWBHS

FWBHS will be hosting a field trip for Bruner 8th grade students only on February 11th. Field trip forms and flyers will be given out next week. We know you are excited about going to FWBHS! All students attending must return the parent permission form (school leave form) along with specifing the student's t-shirt size (XL, L, M, S).

T-shirt size Information should be turned in no later than Friday, January 23, 2015.

8TH GRADE HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION PARENT NIGHT

That time is once again upon us!!!!!! High School Registration!!!!! Please note the following dates and responsibilities:

FEBRUARY 4TH        

Each period - All 8th grade Social Studies Teachers will take their classes to the media center for high school registration.

6:00 pm - All 8th grade students and parents here for Bruner Parent night with FWBHS representatives

FEB 17TH -  Registration Packets are due to Guidance Counselor.

8TH GRADE STUDENT TRIP WINNER

the drawing for the 8th grade trip to New York & Philadelphia will be held at Bruner on Wednesday, Feb. 4 during the Bruner/FWB Parent Night meeting which starts at 6 pm. There is still a chance to buy raffle tickets that night for $10 a chance. Immediately following the high school registration meeting, we will have a meeting for the 8th graders going on the trip.

TESTING INFORMATION FOR 2015

Bruner Middle School will adminster the following test:

ELA Writing on March 2 - 4, 2015

FSA ELA, MATH, & SCIENCE April 13- May 8, 2015.

STUDENTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN HEADPHONES.

BETA CLUB EXCELS AT THE CONVENTION

Max Bruner Middle School recently attended Florida’s Beta Club Convention in Orlando, Florida, and received many accolades and awards.  All of the students who attended the convention had to participate in at least one event. 

The students received the following awards:

2nd Place – Songfest:  Students performed a rendition of “I Love Rock and Roll” by Joan Jett using the Beta theme – Beta’s are Rockin’ the Country.  All of the students participated in this activity.

2nd Place – Arts and Crafts Sweepstakes: This was presented for the most overall ribbons won in the Arts and Crafts category.

3rd Place – Special Talent:  An original dance was performed by Lily Rigby, Lyndsey LaBorde, and Erin Winstead about anti-bullying.

3rd Place –Tower of Power:  Four students (Esmeraldo Yumul, Daquis Upshaw, Daria Williams, and Hijah Smith) were given fifteen minutes to build the tallest tower that could support a tennis ball.  The students were given 200 straws, masking tape, and a pair of scissors. 

3rd Place – Science Competition: This competition involved a student (Morgan Chapman) taking a test covering various facets of science.

The Beta team also received ribbons in the following categories:

1st Place – Jewelry: Hand-crafted jewelry was created by Amber Lett.

2nd Place – Wreath:  A wreath following the theme of convention was crafted by Madison Carlstrom.

2nd Place – Digital Photography: Samira Chaudhry presented an original photography piece.

2nd Place – Water Color:  Megan Schram submitted an original water color painting.

3rd Place - Quilting:  A hand-made quilt made by Heather Metruck was judged in this category.

3rd Place – Oils and Acrylics: Hunter Dahlberg submitted an original painting.

3rd Place - Cross-stitch: Brooke Sanders submitted an original cross-stitch piece.

5th Place – Tee Shirt Design:  Students were asked to design a tee shirt that followed this year’s theme.   The tee shirt, designed by Hailey Duke, was to be worn by our Betas on the first day of convention.

Congratulations to the Bruner Beta Club for their success at the convention.

BRUNER WELCOMES MRS. HUDSON AS THE NEW PRINCIPAL

The Faculty, Staff, and Students would like to welcome Mrs. Cynthia Hudson to Bruner Middle School as the New Principal.

BUILDERS CLUB CAN DRIVE

The Builders Club, with the help of Bruner Middle School students and faculty donated 500 pounds of canned goods to FWB Sharing and Caring.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Parents and students, please be aware of the upcoming events.
1. Frist Semester Exams are scheduled for January 13-15, 2015.
2. Friday, January 16, 2015 is a student holiday, teacher workday.
3. Monday, January 19, 2015 is MLK School Holiday.

CLICK the picture BELOW for an IMPORTANT announcement

2013 - 2014 ESEA SCHOOLS ACCOUNTABLITY REPORT

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that school districts provide parents with an annual school status report, known as the School Public Accountability Reports (SPARs). To assist Florida school districts in preparing SPARs for their stakeholders, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has posted these reports containing data for the required indicators as well as the Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) on the Web at the address below:
http://doeweb-prd.doe.state.fl.us/eds/nclbspar/index.cfm.

BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR 2014 - 2015

Congratulations to the following for making the 2014-2015 Boys Basketball team.

8th Grade	7th Grade	6th Grade
Bartley, Jordan	Crawford, Coriyan	Allen, Xavien
Bryant, Damone	Payton III, Calvin	Jarboe-Alford, Ramyah
Prince-Robinson, Ke'von
Rouse, Jadarius
Straham, Micah
Thompson, Tyrese
Upshaw, DaQuis
Womack, Malik

GIRLS SOCCER 2014 - 2015 SOCCER TEAM

Congratulations to the following girls for making the 2014 - 2015 girls soccer team.

Captains: Cianna Barclay & Brooke Sanders
Cassidy Bassett	Trinity Chastain
Caitlin Elam	Trinity Hixson-Wells
Celeste Hochstetler	Breana Lange
Timmiah McKinney	Rune Meyst
Victoria Piche	Dana Rodriguez
Mia Sadler	Hayden Steele
Aaliyah Wallace	Yazmyn Wallace
Riley Warden	Emma Winter

BRUNER'S NEWSLETTER - THE SHIELD IS AVAILABLE

The Shield, Bruner Middle School's newsletter, is available for you to read. The recent issue Oct, Nov, & Dec is available online, or at your child's school in the guidance and attendance office. You may click the image on the left to read the newsletter.

Tutoring Available

Parents and students, for a list of days and times of tutoring offered at Max Bruner Jr. Middle School, click HERE.

Bruner Middle School 2015 Yearbook ..........Get One You're in It!

Don't be left out ; order a yearbook today.  The cost is $35.00. It couldn't be any easier to order! You can get a yearbook order from in the attendance office or from Mrs. Robinson Cook in Room 600. Mail your check today.  Please make checks and money orders payable to :  Bruner Middle School.  Sorry we do NOT take credit cards at school.  Orders can be mailed to Mrs. Robinson Cook, c/o Bruner Middle, 322 Holmes Blvd., Ft. Walton Bch, FL  32548 or dropped off in Room 600.

The easiest way to order your yearbook is online. Just click HERE or put in the link www.yearbookordercenter.com reference order#10521 and follow the steps.. Online order must be paid with credit card only.

Important Food Service Information

School food services will not extend middle or high school students borrowing privileges.  If, however, a student comes to the cafeteria for lunch and forgets to bring their lunch money, the cafeteria manager can provide the student with a temporary loan until the following day.  Temporary loans to students should not be for more than one day.  Cashier personnel will send student with tray to cafeteria manager to fill out meal loan form.

Money may not be borrowed to purchase special sales, a la carte or extra items during meal service time.

Locker Rentals

This school year, 2014-2015, there will be a locker rental fee of $2.00. The locker fee must be paid in advance of receiving the locker number and combination.

Science Department Supply Fee

Unfortunately, the decline in state and district funding to schools, and departments within schools, has coincided with the rising costs of laboratory materials in our economy.  Therefore, the Science department is respectfully asking for a $5.00 lab donation from each student or family, as it has become increasingly hard to provide the type of materials to our students without the help of the Bruner community.

2015 8th GRADE CLASS TRIP

Parents and students, the 2015 8th grade class trip is scheduled for May 2015. Reserve your spot now by making a deposit, so you don't get left out. Only 45 student spots available!!! Click HERE to read the informational letter pertaining to the date and cost. For additional information contact Mrs. Jackson or Mrs. Soltis.

Save Your Boxtops

Thank you for donating your boxtops to the science department this year. Because of your generous donation, we were able to purchase many supplies for the students. Click HERE for the informational flyer. Please continue to donate your boxtops.

Manual del Estudiante está disponible en español

Padres y estudiantes, el manual del estudiante está disponible en español. Puede hacer clic aquí para leer la versión en español.