WELCOME TO

VICENTE S. A.
BENAVENTE MIDDLE
SCHOOL!
“HOME OF THE ROADRUNNERS!”

STUDENT ORIENTATION
AUGUST 3-6, 2020
AGENDA
• Welcome! • Power School and Parent Portal
• BMS Vision, Mission, and School-wide • Attendance/Truancy
Learner Outcomes
• School-Parent Community Engagement
• Student Handbook Program (Outreach)
• Bell Schedule • Esgaihon I Famaguon-ta (EIF) Program
• Arrival Procedures
• BMS Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
• Dismissal Procedures
• Leaving Campus • COVID – 19 Information
• Uniform Policy • School Tour – Virtual
• Bag Policy
• Off-Limits
• School Meals
• Positive Behavior Intervention Supports
(PBIS)
Q&A PROCEDURES
• Questions can be posted on the “Chat” Feature
of Zoom, located at the bottom of your screen.
• Questions may also be asked in the “Comments”
section on Facebook LiveStream.
• Questions may also asked via the “Raise Hand”
feature on Zoom located at the bottom of the
screen in the Participants section. Click on
Participants and you will see feature to Raise your
Hand.
• School Administrators are monitoring the
questions and we will respond to them at the end
of the session.
• Questions will also be addressed via email should
we need further guidance.
 BMS ADMIN
CONTACT INFO
TEAM
• Phone: 671-632-5647 • Ms. Stacey Coletta –
Principal
• Email:
vsabms@gdoe.net • Ms. Maria Milan –
• Website: Assistant Principal
www.gdoe.net/vsabms
• Dr. Eileen Gofigan –
• Facebook: search and Assistant Principal
like us, “VSA
Benavente Middle • Ms. Deanna Fernandez-
School” Administrative Officer

Students will have
excellent character,
MISSION
lifelong desire for
VISION
learning, ingenuity and
perseverance to solve
personal and global
problems, and passion
to serve their
community.
Our mission is to provide
a safe, supportive, and
progressive learning
environment that
enables our students to
achieve at the highest
levels and empowers
them to be innovative
and productive as they
face the challenges of
the future.
SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNER
OUTCOMES
Value Their Community
Succeed Academically
Adapt to Changing Times
Behave Appropriately
Make Positive Choices
Strive for a Better Tomorrow!
MEET OUR AWESOME
FACULTY AND STAFF!!
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS
AUGUST 17, 2020
 BELL SCHEDULE – 6th Grade
SY2020-2021
ALL PERIODS BELL SCHEDULE - 6TH GRADE
PERIOD START END MIN
Warning Bell 8:25 8:30 5
1st (Announcements)
8:30 8:35 5
1st Period 8:35 9:20 45
2nd Period 9:25 10:10 45
3rd Period (6th Gr. Lunch)
10:15 11:00 45
4th Period 11:05 11:50 45
5th Period 11:55 12:40 45
6th Grade Break 12:40 12:55 15
6th Period 12:55 1:40 45
7th Period 1:45 2:30 45
8th Period 2:35 3:20 45
Staggered Dismissal 3:20 3:30 10
 BELL SCHEDULE –7th Grade
SY2020-2021
ALL PERIODS BELL SCHEDULE - 7TH GRADE
PERIOD START END MIN
Warning Bell 8:25 8:30 5
1st (Announcements)
8:30 8:35 5
1st Period 8:35 9:20 45
2nd Period 9:25 10:10 45
3rd Period 10:15 11:00 45
4th Period (7th Gr. Lunch)
11:05 11:50 45
5th Period 11:55 12:40 45
6th Period 12:45 1:30 45
7th Grade Break 1:30 1:45 15
7th Period 1:45 2:30 45
8th Period 2:35 3:20 45
Staggered Dismissal 3:20 3:30 10
 BELL SCHEDULE –8th Grade
SY2020-2021
ALL PERIODS BELL SCHEDULE - 8TH GRADE
PERIOD START END MIN
Warning Bell 8:25 8:30 5
1st (Announcements)
8:30 8:35 5
1st Period 8:35 9:20 45
2nd Period 9:25 10:10 45
3rd Period 10:15 11:00 45
4th Period 11:05 11:50 45
5th Period (8th Gr. Lunch)
11:55 12:40 45
6th Period 12:45 1:30 45
7th Period 1:35 2:20 45
8th Grade Break 2:20 2:35 15
8th Period 2:35 3:20 45
Staggered Dismissal 3:20 3:30 10
 Gates will open at 7:15 am.
ARRIVAL
Students must proceed to
PROCEDURES designated screening
area, located adjacent to
the Main Office.
Walkers will enter through
the side gate near the
Annex.
Bus and car riders are
dropped off in front of the
Main Office.
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
School is dismissed at 3:30 pm.

There will be staggered dismissal times to alleviate

the number of students in the halls in line with Social
Distancing mandates.

Walkers must leave by 3:45 pm and exit through

side gate near Annex.

Buses will depart around 3:45 pm. School aides will

announce bus routes.

Main gates will be closed until busses are released.

Car riders will wait towards the end of the bus
depot.

All students should depart by 4:00pm, unless

participating in authorized activities. Parents MUST
pick up their children no later than 4:00pm.
Students are not allowed to leave
campus from the time of arrival until
dismissal time.
School personnel will check entry and
exit at the front gate. Visitors are to
provide identification at the gate.
Due to Covid-19, one (1)
parent/guardian will be allowed to
come into campus for all education-
related matters.
CLOSED
For medical/dental appointments,
emergencies, court hearings, etc.
• Call in advance to facilitate this
process.
CAMPUS
• Parents/guardians to sign child out at
the main office.
• Provide identification.
Parents/Guardians should call
ahead prior to visiting to avoid WHAT SAFETY
crowding in office spaces. When
doable, appointments should be PROTOCOLS
made in advance. SHOULD PARENTS
All entering are required to wear a BE AWARE OF
mask and be screened for
temperature. There is a door bell WHEN VISITING
and a waiting area outside the
main office to limit the number of BENAVENTE
people inside the main office. MIDDLE
Visitors may be asked to wait in SCHOOL?
their vehicles.
The Guam Education Board UNIFORM POLICY
has suspended the uniform
policy for SY 2020-2021. - SUSPENDED FOR
SY 2020-2021.
• Students may still opt to
wear the school uniform.
• Students are required to
come to school in clothing
that is comfortable and
follows standards of
appropriate dress for
school.
• Students are required to
have closed-toe shoes,
such as athletic shoes.
BAG POLICY Mesh or clear bags are no
longer required.

No vulgar or inappropriate
images.

No secret/hidden pockets.

No articles that express

violence or can be used
for violence.
OFF-LIMITS AREA
No students are allowed near the Old Annex
area.
During their respective lunch and break
period, students are to report to the
courtyard.
Areas between Main office and A-building
and A-building and B-building are off-limits.
The area behind wall in the
courtyard/basketball rim are off-limits.
Students found in off-limits areas are subject
to disciplinary action.
 SCHOOL MEALS
Breakfast and Lunch will be available to students at NO COST.

Breakfast will be served from 7:30 – 8:15 am.

Lunch will stop being served 15 minutes before the next class period.

• There will be a limited number of students allowed in the cafeteria.

• Students will follow traffic foot flow patterns indicated in cafeteria.
• Students will be physically distant during meals, to include three students
per cafeteria table or seating at a student desk.
• Students may be allowed to take their meals to eat outdoors or in
classrooms, although this is still being discussed.
The primary objective of BMS is to ensure that
all its students develop their potential for
learning and to interact positively with other
students in a safe environment. All students
will follow our “Roadrunner Three” (three
school-wide behavioral expectations) while
at school.
3 Behavior Expectations:
Be RESPECTFUL
Be RESPONSIBLE
Be SAFE
BMS also adopted a Behavior Matrix, listing
specific behavioral expectations in the
classrooms, hallways, restrooms, offices, and
all areas of our school.
 POWER SCHOOL AND
PARENT PORTAL
Power School student access and the Parent
Portal help you get updates on your child’s
grades and schedules.

Call the Main Office if you need parent and

student access codes.

GDOE also allows for students to have a

department-issued email address to help your
child access educational programs to enrich
learning and promote digital literacy.
 ATTENDANCE POLICY
AND TRUANCY
Student Resource Officer: Ms. Gerry Tajalle

Parents/Guardians must provide an excuse note for student absences.

Doctor’s note is required for absences for 3 or more days.

Excuse notes should be given to student’s HB/AAP teacher.

For 3, 6, 9, and 11 unexcused absence, a truancy referral will be

submitted to our School Attendance Officer.

12 or more unexcused absences may be referred to court for truancy.

SUPPORT SERVICES Mr. Patrick Camacho – Social Worker
AND OUTREACH
Ms. Therese James – Community
TEAM Program Aide
“OUTREACH” • Purpose:
• Provide support services to our
students and their families - connect
families to agencies and services.
• Provide additional support to
assigned schools through home visits
and additional projects.
• Program acts on a referral basis:
• Behavior; Attendance; Medical;
Withdrawal/Registration;
Interpreter/Translator Services
• Additional Projects:
• Parent Information Workshops; Summer
Outreaches; Back to School Fair;
Uniform and Food Drives
ESGAIHON I FAMAGUON-TA
(EIF) PROGRAM
A support system for students who are
having behavioral and/or social Ms. Cathy Erne- EIF Teacher
issues on the campus and need some
time away from the mainstream
population to refocus their energies
on student success and
achievement.
EIF helps students in the areas of:
• Goal-setting
• Content area assignments
• Character development Mr. Patrick Camacho-
• Service learning PLC Social Worker
 PARENT-TEACHER
ORGANIZATION (PTO)
• Actively recruiting officers
• General Meetings are
every 3rd Tuesday of the
month.
• Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/VSA
BMSPTO
 MODELS OF LEARNING
Current proposal for SY20-21 includes three types of student
attendance/ learning options called Models of Learning

Home Learning: Online Instruction

Students who are able (have needed equipment and Internet access) and
would like to do 100% online distance/home learning. Home learning classes
where students do not attend classes physically, but do so online.

Home Learning: Hard Copy Curriculum

Students who would like to do 100% distance/home learning, but do not have
the equipment to support online work. This would be a home learning model
supported by a paper-based or hardcopy-based curriculum.

Traditional (Face-to-Face)
Students who will be participating in a blended model of face-to-face (FtF) and
distance (home) learning. This model will have students attending classes
physically on campus during alternating days from Monday – Thursday with a
Friday “Student Intervention & Parent Support Day”.
FACE TO FACE LEARNERS
Face to Face Learners and Families can expect to:

• Be notified of their Scheduled Day the week of August

10.
• Call the School Immediately if Accommodations are
needed.
• Update all required contact information, including
email and phone contact.
• Submit an Acceptable Use Policy.
• Come to school on their Scheduled Day. Please keep in
mind that families must be mindful of their scheduled
day to avoid crowding and to ensure the appropriate
number of people are on campus daily.
 HARD COPY LEARNERS
Hard Copy Learners and Families can expect to:

• Be notified of their Scheduled Day the week of August

10.
• Call the School Immediately if Accommodations are
needed.
• Update all required contact information, including
email and phone contact.
• Submit an Acceptable Use Policy.
• Be prepared to receive announcements and schedules
for drop off and pick up of assignments and
documents.
 ONLINE LEARNERS
Online Learners and Families can expect to:

• Be notified of their Scheduled Day the week of

August 10.
• Call the School Immediately if Accommodations
are needed.
• Update all required contact information, including
email and phone contact.
• Submit an Acceptable Use Policy.
• Be prepared to receive an email with introductory
instructions, such as for Google Classroom, etc.
SAFETY PROTOCOLS
• Wear a mask while on campus at all
times.
• Temperature checks upon arrival.
• Physical distancing.
• Frequent cleaning of common areas
and high traffic areas/surfaces.
• Frequent washing of hands.
• COVID health education for students
and staff
• Posted safety signs and protocols.
ROADRUNNERS
RESPOND
TO
COVID-19
FACE MASK/FACE
COVERINGS GUIDELINES
• All students and employees must wear a mask, which is to
cover both the nose and the mouth. The following guidelines
are applicable to all persons at the school site:
• Masks with exhalation valves are prohibited.
• Face shields may be used in addition to a face mask, but it
cannot be worn in lieu of a face mask. Face masks must still be
work in addition to the face shield.
• The school will provide a face mask to students who do not
have one or arrive to school without one.
• VSABMS will handle individual cases for students and
employees with certain medical conditions, such as asthma
and COPD, and will follow CDC guidelines for face coverings
for this population.
 STUDENT ARRIVAL
• Bus Riders: Bus Riders will remain in buses until instructed by staff. All students will wear face
masks or face coverings prior to exiting the buses. Immediately upon exiting the bus, students will
follow foot traffic markings to the screening area located at the breezeway adjacent to the main
office.
• Car Riders: Car riders will remain in their vehicles until they reach the drop off point and until
they are instructed by school personnel. Parents/guardians will remain in their vehicles. All
students will wear face masks or face coverings prior to exiting their vehicles. Immediately upon
exiting their vehicles, students will follow foot traffic markings to the screening area located at
the breezeway adjacent to the main office.
• Walkers: Walkers will enter the campus from the side gate adjacent to the Annex (Westside
Gate). Walkers will wait at the sidewalk marked off for social/physical distancing for direction to
enter. Parents/guardians walking with their children will remain outside the gate wearing their
mask or face covering. All students will wear face masks or face coverings prior to entering the
campus. Once on campus, students will follow foot traffic markings to the screening area located
at the breezeway adjacent to the main office.
• Upon approval for entry, students will proceed to the cafeteria for breakfast. Staff will monitor
occupancy levels to ensure appropriate number of occupants in the cafeteria. Staff will be
stationed along walkways to ensure that CDC social/physical distancing guidelines are enforced.
 STUDENT DEPARTURE
• Parking lot will be closed for entry and vehicle movement by private vehicles at 2:45 p.m. to prepare
for student dismissal.
• Student dismissals will be staggered by wing, beginning with the wings located farthest from the Bus
Depot.
• Each teacher will follow their designated dismissal times to minimize hallway crowding.
• School Personnel will assist in monitoring that CDC social/physical distancing guidelines are followed.
Support staff will assist the bus drivers in monitoring bus capacity limits are not exceeded and siblings
are kept together (identify groups to be loaded together to ensure families are together in the event of
double backs).
• Parents/guardians picking up students will remain in their vehicles and drive into the parking lot to
the designated pick up point after buses leave. Students being picked up will be escorted to their
vehicles.
• Students walking home will exit from the side gate adjacent to the Annex (Westside gate) maintaining
CDC social/physical distancing guidelines. Staff escorting walkers will direct traffic for students’ safe
exit.
• VSABMS personnel will provide awareness lessons to deter students from gathering and socializing
when leaving the school to students and community.
 BREAKFAST PROCEDURES
• Students will wash their hands with soap and water prior
to and after eating breakfast.
• Seating spaces will be arranged to ensure 6 feet minimum
separation.
• Students will proceed to the cafeteria during the
designated breakfast times. Students will enter the
cafeteria following the traffic flow markers.
• Students will remove their face masks/face coverings using
mask removal procedure when eating breakfast. Students
will put their mask/face covering back on after eating and
will return their trays to the scullery following traffic flow
markers and social/physical distancing guidelines.
 LUNCH PROCEDURES
• Student lunch times are staggered by grade levels.
Students will wash their hands with soap and water prior
to and after eating lunch.
• Seating spaces will be arranged to ensure 6 feet minimum
separation.
• Students will proceed to the cafeteria during their
designated lunch times. Students will enter the cafeteria
following the traffic flow markers.
• Students will remove their face masks/face coverings using
mask removal procedure when eating lunch. Students will
put their mask/face covering back on after eating and will
return their trays to the scullery following traffic flow
markers and social/physical distancing guidelines.
 RESTROOMS
• All users will adhere to CDC social/physical distancing
guidelines when entering the restrooms.
• Urinals/toilets/sinks will be marked for use or closure to
ensure 6 feet distance is adhered to.
• All users will wash their hands prior to exiting the
restrooms using soap and water following proper
handwashing guidelines. Soap and sanitary paper towel
will be provided at or near each unit.
• Signage will be posted as a reminder near sinks.
• General cleanliness will be maintained, inclusive of
disinfection of frequently touched surfaces.
 CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
• Each classroom will occupy the maximum number of people or less allowed
inside based on their physical space. Each classroom will mark off thirty six
(36) square feet of space for each student with traffic flow markings to ensure
that CDC social/physical distancing guidelines are followed.
• At the beginning of the school year, students will be taught the CDC
social/physical distancing procedures for keeping 6 feet distance, use of face
masks/face coverings, and hand washing procedures while in the classrooms,
offices, library, hallways, courtyards, gymnasium, cafeteria, and other settings
on and off campus. Students will also be taught the symptoms of Covid-19 and
what they should if they are feeling ill.
• Desks will face in the same direction and/or students will be allowed to sit on
one side of tables to reduce transmission.
• General cleanliness will be maintained, inclusive of disinfection of frequently
touched surfaces.
 RAINY DAYS
• Holding areas during inclement weather
days/rainy days.
• B-Building Hallway
• Gymnasium
• Cafeteria
• Classrooms

• School personnel will monitor student groups at

the holding areas or in classrooms while enforcing
the CDC social/physical distancing guidelines.
 FRIENDLY REMINDERS!
Required documents for
incoming 6th graders:
• Skin test (TB requirements)
• Updated immunization records
• Physical examination
• Copy of court appointed
guardianship document, if
applicable
• Proof of residency
• Valid parent/guardian photo ID
• Model of Learning Registration Form
• Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)