BMES CLUBS
COGAT Testing is Coming to CCUSD- March 17-21
As part of our ongoing efforts to assess and support the academic growth of our students, Cave Creek Unified School District is planning to administer the Cognitive Abilities Test (COGAT) from March 17-21 to all second grade students. The COGAT is a standardized assessment designed to measure students' cognitive abilities in various areas including verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning.
If you would like your child to not participate in this testing, please contact Mr. Owsley and let him know in writing so that we may have a different assignment prepared for them while their peers are testing. If you have any questions about this assessment please contact our gifted teacher, Mrs. Perko, sperko@ccusd93.net for more information on the assessment or our gifted programming in CCUSD.
State Testing Information for 3rd-6th Grade Parents
As we approach the state testing season, we want to ensure that all students feel prepared and supported. These assessments provide valuable insight into student learning and growth over the past year. In the letter below, you’ll find important details about testing dates, expectations, and how you can help set your child up for success. Thank you for your partnership in making this a positive experience for our students!
BMES Specific Testing Dates
AzSci (Science Test)
- 5th Grade Only March 19th and 20th
AASA (ELA & Math)
- 3rd and 6th Grades April 1, 15, 16, 17, 22
- 4th and 5th Grades April 3, 8, 9, 10, 11
🔹 3/10-3/14 - Spring Break - No School
🔹 3/18 - PTO Spirit Night at Dominos Pizza
🔹 3/19 - Future Stinger Night for 5th Graders from 5:00-7:00 PM. 5:00-6:00 pm Informal open house for 5th grade students & parents to walk campus & visit some open classrooms and talk with the teachers - see what STMS has to offer! 6:00-7:00 pm Parent Presentation (in the STMS gym). Principal: Mr. Dave Boggs & Assistant Principal: Mrs. Jenn Reyes
🔹 3/21 - Kinder promotion pictures in the morning
🔹 3/21 - Field Day
- 4th-6th 9:10-11:00
- K/1 12:45-1:50
- 2/3 2:00-3:05
🔹 3/25 - All 5th Graders visit STMS today
🔹 3/27 - State Testing begins this week and runs through most of April. While the kids will only test a few days per week, attendance is vital during this time.
🔹 3/28 - 5th Grade Field Trip to JA BizTown
🔹 3/29 - Bobcat Fest, Festival and Fundraiser for the Arts at BMES!
I am thrilled to share some exciting news about a brand-new event coming to our school! On March 29, 2025, from 5:30pm - 8:00pm, we will be hosting Bobcat Fest! This will be a vibrant, family-friendly evening filled with live music, inflatables, activities, and a strong sense of community—all in support of BMES.
This event is more than just a celebration—it’s also our spring fundraiser, providing critical funding for programs that directly benefit our students. While our students enjoy Music, Art, and PE through district support, Drama and Dance are funded by our PTO. Thanks to the generosity of our families, local businesses, and community partners, we have been able to provide these unique opportunities for years—but we need your help to keep them going.
How You Can Get Involved:
- Attend the event - wristbands are now on sale: https://bmespto.org/product-category/event-tickets/
- Consider becoming a sponsor or encourage local businesses you know to support this event. We have several sponsorship opportunities available that offer great exposure while directly supporting our students.
- Spread the word! The more our community comes together, the more impactful this event will be for our school.
We are so grateful for the ongoing support of our families, and I hope you will join us for this incredible event. Whether you attend, volunteer, or become a sponsor, your involvement makes a direct impact on our students' educational experience.
If you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring Bobcat Fest, please reach out to our PTO at blackmountainpto93@gmail.com for more information.
I look forward to seeing you all there for what promises to be a fun, memorable, and meaningful evening for our school community!
🔹 4/3 & 4/4 - BMES Night of the Arts. BMES Drama Production of Schoolhouse Rock!
🔹 4/4 - STMS Counselors Visit 5th Graders Today
🔹 4/16 & 4/17 - BMES Dance Show in the FAC at 6:00 PM
🔹 4/18 April Break - No School
🔹 4/21 One Voice Choir Concert at 6:30 PM
🔹 4/25 - 6th Grade Dance at STMS
🔹 4/29 - 6th Grade Field Trip to iFly
🔹 5/2 - 4th grade field trip to Az Science Center
🔹 5/2 - 5th Grade Dance at STMS
🔹 5/5-5/9 - Teacher Appreciation Week
🔹 5/9 Art & Choir Performance at 6:00 in the BMES Gym
🔹 5/12 - PTO Meeting
🔹 5/16 - CSHS Seniors (and former Bobcats) visit this morning to walk in their caps and gowns.
🔹 5/21 - Last Day of School
🔹 5/21 - Move Up Day (students visit the next grade level and hear from those teachers about what to expect)
🔹 5/21 5th & 6th Grade Students take their Final Walk around campus and say goodbye as the whole school cheers them on to STMS! 5th & 6th grade parents are encouraged to attend.