Until now, they�ve been the proverbial middle child, too old for Bnos groups, too young to be leaders. But that�s about to change.

Introducing Bnos� new division for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders! We�re excited to be filling a clear need for middle school girls: structured, kosher, �with-it� activities out of a school setting.

Middle-schoolers have unique needs, so we�ve developed a unique program just for them. Every week includes a fun game, story, and activity. We�re planning events, a hotline, and mother-daughter activities.

At least once a month, there will be a breakout for a new middah with a cool acronym. Tishrei�s, for example, are BFF and NP. (Not sure what they mean? NP. Just ask your kids.)

Our motto is �where every girl shines.� Middle school can be a challenging time. We want this to be a positive, enriching, growing experience for each 6th-8th grader. Every girl should walk away with a sense of belonging and accomplishment.

Our new division is ready to go. We have booklets, a theme song, and lots and lots of acronyms, LOL. Only one thing is missing: A NAME! Yes, our exciting, amazing, incredible new program needs an equally exciting, amazing, incredible name.

We brainstormed some ideas and then had the best idea of all: Who better to name the division than the girls themselves? We�re running a naming contest from now through Thursday October 7. The lucky girl whose name we choose will win a fantastic prize.

Would you like to get involved? Here�s how you can help:

1) Do you know a middle-school girl? Let her know about our naming contest. She can email any naming suggestions to [email protected].

2) Would you like to volunteer? Email us at [email protected], and we�ll put you in touch with your local chapter.

�We want to stay in tune with Klal Yisroel�s needs,� says Mrs. Chana Baila Hass, National Director of Bnos. �This new division is here to fill a void for our girls.�