BMUST belongs to the Long Island Teachers’ Benevolent Fund (LITBF), which offers a yearly scholarship—the Len Motisi Memorial Scholarship—to high school seniors graduating this year who will be attending a post-secondary institution on a full-time basis and whose parent is an active member in a Long Island local. Many of our members’ children have been awarded this scholarship over the years. This year, the LITBF will be awarding 280 scholarships of $250. For the past several years, over 900 applications have been submitted. Winners are selected using a rubric that awards points for GPA, number of parents in NYSUT, and need based on the number of college-aged dependents, among other factors. 
The attached application must be sent back to the BMUST office no later than March 2, 2026 to get my signature on it and for me to send it to LITBF before the deadline of March 9, 2026. 
You must include a copy of the school transcript, with the current GPA on it.  If the transcript does not contain the GPA, your Guidance Counselor must submit a statement with the scores. Please fill the form in as soon as possible and forward it to me through interoffice mail.
Please note, you are required to include your NYSUT Member Number on the application. If unknown, please reach out to Meg in the BMUST office.
 
Good luck,
Rob

In honor of International Women’s Day, we are coming together as a union and school community to support local women and families in need. Each school is collecting specific donated items for our annual drive benefiting the Community Cupboard and Bethany House. We kindly ask our members to participate by donating the items assigned to your school (see below) or by making a monetary contribution via Venmo (@BMUST). Every contribution — big or small — makes a meaningful difference in the lives of women and children who rely on these vital community resources. Let’s show the power of supporting women and come together to make this year’s collection as impactful as previous years. 
Also, please remember to wear purple this Friday as Sunday is International Women’s Day  

Calhoun
Grand
JFK
MAMS
MAP
Mepham

BMUST belongs to the Long Island Teachers’ Benevolent Fund (LITBF), which offers a yearly scholarship—the Len Motisi Memorial Scholarship—to high school seniors graduating this year who will be attending a post-secondary institution on a full-time basis and whose parent is an active member in a Long Island local. Many of our members’ children have been awarded this scholarship over the years. This year, the LITBF will be awarding 280 scholarships of $250. For the past several years, over 900 applications have been submitted. Winners are selected using a rubric that awards points for GPA, number of parents in NYSUT, and need based on the number of college-aged dependents, among other factors. The attached application must be sent back to the BMUST office no later than March 2, 2026 to get my signature on it and for me to send it to LITBF before the deadline of March 9, 2026. 
You must include a copy of the school transcript, with the current GPA on it.  If the transcript does not contain the GPA, your Guidance Counselor must submit a statement with the scores. Please fill the form in as soon as possible and forward it to me through interoffice mail.
Please note, you are required to include your NYSUT Member Number on the application. If unknown, please reach out to Meg in the BMUST office.
 
Good luck,
Rob

SIGN-UP LINK

BMUST has arranged for attorneys from Feldman, Kramer & Monaco to come in for an in-person will signing on Thursday, February 12, from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Each appointment will last about 20 minutes. If you and your spouse are able to sign together, you can share one appointment. If your spouse has to come at a different time, please schedule them with a separate appointment
Signing will take place at the Union Office, which is located at Central, across from the back gym.  

As a reminder, signing can also be done at the law office in Hauppauge. To schedule an appointment, call 800-832-5182.

If you have not yet received your packet, or need to make edits, please contact the law office as soon as possible at the number above.

Attached you will find the flyer for the upcoming district approved 4-credit course.

Attendance will be verified and sent to central once the course has been completed and all work has been submitted.  Please use the link provided to register.  All other important information is on the flyer.  

Spring Course: 
Transforming the k-12 Classroom with Artificial Intelligence (CURI 6548)
https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=15191&I=5239532

Dear Members,
 
BMUST is proud to, once again, be working with the Community Cupboard to fulfill holiday wish lists for some of the families who utilize the Cupboard.
If you'd like to buy a gift for someone, we've created Children and Adult sign-ups for families who could use a little extra help this holiday season.

Those who simply wish to donate to our fund can do so via Venmo (@BMUST, last four digits 8842). All money collected will go towards purchasing wish list items.

Any unopened items you might have around the house, will gladly be accepted as well. Gift Collection boxes will be located in the faculty rooms and monitored by members of our Womens' Committee.

Suggested gift card amount: $25
Gifts should be unwrapped and labeled with your name and/or the age & gender listed.
Items can be sent directly to Meg Hirsch, at Brookside, or dropped in the collection box in your building by Friday, December 5.

Our Holiday Social will be Friday, December 5, details attached.

Thank you for your generosity and support!

Dear Colleagues,

Election Day is just over a week away, and early voting has already begun. Please take a look at the information below.

Early Voting
Early voting started on 10/25 and ends on 11/2. Click the following links for Long Island voting sites and hours.

• Suffolk County
• Nassau County

AFT Events
The American Federation of Teachers is organizing phone banks until Election Day. In addition, they are participating in an LI Federation of Labor walk happening this Saturday. Click the following link for AFT Event info: https://www.mobilize.us/aft/event/327524/

Please let us know if you have any questions, and let's work together to get out the vote on November 4th.

Best,
Dennis and Heather
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Dennis Urban
Treasurer and Political Action Co-Chair 
Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers