Big Sky Students & Families-

We have some very busy weeks coming up with lots of home events-be sure to check out the Big Sky Website to find out more! We also have our first fall Booster meeting, tomorrow, Monday at 7pm in the Big Sky Commons.  You don’t have to be a member to join in the fun of planning and supporting events at Big Sky, we would love to invite everyone to join us! 

Also save the date! Our 2nd Annual Blue & Gold Gala! It’s a fun event and a great way to support our athletics, and it’s my birthday so I can’t wait to spend it with all of you! 

 Here are additional updates for this week:

• Big Sky International Club has an amazing opportunity! We have ten more spots on our trip to France, Italy, and Spain next June! If you are interested/want more information, please see Mrs. Keffeler or Mrs. Cook! If you are interested, please come to our informational meeting, it will be on Monday October 16th, at 6:00 pm in room 31! If you attended the meeting last year but didn't end up signing up for the trip, you still have time! Visit this link to RSVP! *this is not a commitment to join the trip, just so we know how many people to expect** Thank you!! 
• Chromebooks-It’s imperative that all students have their devices ready to go this week, especially with our request to have cell phones in the caddy, you can either have your child pick up a printed packet in the main office or check your email from MCPS on 8/29 for directions on how to login. Also please note that by the end of September if those forms are not filled out Google access will be shut off for your child until those forms are turned in. 
• PSAT-will be administered at Big Sky on Wednesday, October 30th for sophomores and juniors who have registered for the test. Due to limited testing space, we are capping the number of students who can take the PSAT at 110. Please register early for this test to ensure a spot. Students interested in testing need to bring $18 (cash or check made out to Big Sky), in a sealed envelope with their name written on the outside, to Debi Turner in the front office. The deadline for test registration is Friday, September 27th.
• Math lab-Math Lab will be offered Wednesdays during lunch in Room 36.  Students can receive homework help, complete makeup work/assessments, complete retake assessments, and are encouraged to stop by for anything math related.  A rotating math teacher will be available for help.
• Mountain Line is seeking your help for a transportation initiative that will hopefully bring more routes closer to Big Sky on a more consistent basis, please take a few minutes to fill out their survey-Mountain Line Survey

Open House is Monday 9/23! We have several things for families to engage in during this time:

• 5-6pm-Join me for a conversation and Q&A regarding cell phones-what are you seeing at home, how are things working at school and how can we partner together! Light refreshments served.
• 6-7pm-tour the school with your child, meet their teachers and learn more about clubs and activities (don’t forget to get your Big Sky gear)!!!

***We have a few special quests that will hopefully join us! Mountain Line will be bringing a bus for our students and families to be able to practice getting on the bus, meet a driver and ask questions about how to use the bus, learn how to put your bike on the bus and anything that might help you feel more comfortable using this amazing community resource. 

***Nautical Bowls will be available serving their delicious bowls in the parking lot from 5-7pm! 

Thanks for reading to the end! Have a great week Big Sky, GO EAGLES!

Jennifer Courtney

Principal, jccourtney@mcpsmt.org