Benjamin Tasker Middle School

OUR SCHOOL

Mission and Vision

2019 2020 School Info and Overview

BTMS Family Newsletter June 2020

PEA Weekly Recap

After School Clubs, Activities, and Homework Assistance 2019/2020

Click for details, nomination link for officers, and link for Zoom Meeting on Thursday, August 13.
SPECIAL STUDENT TRANSFER WINDOW...Click for Webpage.
Click for complete details and access to links.
Click to Detect the Details!
Click to Register. New students to PGCPS must have report cards uploaded when registering.
Click for Sign-up and More Info.
Click to see UPDATES and ANNOUNCEMENTS in lieu of receiving regular email alerts. CHECK BTMS and PGCPS Websites Daily.
Tasker will continue to provide breakfast and lunch as a meal pick up site as follows: June 29 - August 13, Monday - Thursday, 10:00am - 12:00pm.
5th, 6th and 7th Graders, Please Click for Electives' Form and Complete. Scroll to Announcements for more information and other updates.
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Principal's Corner

Dr. Kendra Hill, Principal

Welcome Back Letter 2019/2020

PGCPS Website on Coronavirus

Click to Complete Census

Other Links

Yearbook Order. Order Code is 10153989356625.

Bowie Family Services Info for Free OnlineTutoring and Coping with the Pandemic

Emergency Rental Assistance Details

PGCPS Network of Support for Family and Community

5th Grade and New Family Articulation Slide Presentation

Music Video Tribute to Our Teachers

PGCPS Website

Student Forgot PGCPS Password

BTMS Electives for 2020/2021

Census 2020 Completion Form

Audible Stories for Students
Upcoming Events
See Website Calendar for All Events
Ongoing Transitional Registration Continues
July 1-July 31 Class Sessions for MS Intervention and Enrichment Summer Learning Program
8.31 First Day of Fall Distance Learning for 2020-2021 School Year
Get Connected - Stay Connected

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED. WE VALUE VOLUNTEERS!

Click for background check requirements for all volunteers

taskerptsoinfo@gmail.com

sonia.brooks@pgcps.org

Blackboard Link

Bb District Mobile App by Blackboard go to http://www1.pgcps.org/bbapp.

For assistance, email your PEA, sonia.brooks@pgcps.org

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Announcements
Benjamin Tasker Tigers

Ready to Lead, Roaring to Achieve!
Middle School Intervention and Enrichment Summer Program
Click Here for Entire Parent Letter for Summer Program in English and Spanish

Cool Tools from the MyPath Program for Summer Program.
Click Here for MyPath Cool Tips in English, Spanish, and French

Available 24/7. Accessible on computers, iPads, tablets, and smart phones
Students may replay lectures, listen to provided transcripts, and utilize close captions if needed
Live Student Support from 7:00 am – 11:00 pm, Monday through Saturday via online chat, email, study hall or phone.
Quiz/test retakes – two automatically provided
eNotes allowed for quizzes/tests
Extended time for assessments

6.15 PGCPS Notification about Report Card, Summer Meals, etc. Click for All Information and Meal Sites.

Report Cards and Diplomas
Fourth quarter report cards will be mailed to families by July 1. Diplomas for graduating seniors will be distributed this summer. Transcripts may also be downloaded from SchoolMax.
Summer Meals Program
Our two-day meal distribution program will end Wednesday, June 17. Beginning June 29 through Aug. 13, PGCPS will operate summer "grab and go" meal sites daily Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at 62 schools, 12 apartment communities, six libraries and five neighborhood sites.
Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Parents, Get on PTSO Board!
Student Preferences for Electives for Fall 2020 SY
This announcement is for CURRENT 5th, 6th, and 7th Graders who will be attending BTMS in Fall 2020. Please have your child click on the attached link to identify their preferred electives for next school year. This is for students who intend to attend Benjamin Tasker for school year 2020/21. Please click to go to link.
From Bowie Youth and Family Services
Bowie Youth & Family Services understands how difficult the daily struggles for families can be during this time of pandemic. We take comfort in knowing that we are all in this together and are doing the best we can to work in a virtual world. For us that means helping families cope with the pandemic which includes free tele-therapy, free tutoring and referral services. We are available for intake calls 8:30 am - 9:00 pm our temporary number is 513-817-3158. Check out our web site www.cityofbowie.org/youthservices and Facebook for tips on coping during a pandemic. Don't hesitate to reach out to our office and let us help keep your families safe, healthy and strong during this time of national crises!
Click to Complete Census. PLEASE take a moment to complete because everyone COUNTS!

Calendar of Events

Please click on the event for more details and information.
School Information
Principal

Dr. Kendra Hill
Dr. Hill's Welcome Letter SY19/20

Assistant Principals

Susan Harris

Shawn Malbon

Rebecca Turner

School Information

4901 Collington Rd
Bowie, MD 20715

Main Office: 301-805-2660
Fax: 301-805-2663

Guidance: Ms. Whitney 301-850-6435
Parents, who want to schedule a conference with a group of teachers, should email karen.whitney@pgcps.org to schedule a meeting; those meetings are held on Wednesdays. If parents want to meet with an individual teacher, the parent should email the teacher directly.

Nurse: 301-850-6437
PEA: Sonia Brooks, sonia.brooks@pgcps.org
PTSO President; Giovanna Taylor, taskerptsoinfo@gmail.com

School Year Hours: 8:30-3:10 PM
Bell Schedule

Questions or Concerns?

How to Address Questions & Concerns Guide

Teacher Contact List

GuidanceCounselor Contact List

Administration Contact List

taskerptsoinfo@gmail.com, Giovanna Taylor, President

BTMS Resource Center

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