November 27, 2011
Dear BCS Families,
This weekend was a time to reflect on what we have to be thankful for, catch up with friends and family, and to look into our bright future as another Thanksgiving has gone and passed. There are many aspects of BCS I could write about when it comes to being thankful but one has stood out the past few weeks. Our charge to give our students learning experiences that include using their creativity, their hands, and their ability to work together is something to be thankful for. Our teachers do a great job of making these opportunities a reality on a daily basis but we also have parents providing these opportunities as well. One example is the recent accomplishments of our robotics teams, Cooking with Cobras and Cobras in the Kitchen. Headed by parents Nihkl Kumar, Steven Packard, Arthur Stephenson and Dawn Stephenson, these two teams have worked hard this fall and found themselves in the hunt for a first place finish. They received honors at a recent robotics competition in Flint, MI and one team, Cooking with Cobras, received 2nd place for core values and teamwork. The judges were surprised to learn this team was new and had not worked together for more than a few months. Though a surprise to the judges, it is not a surprise to me. It is a true testament to the BCS community, always pulling together when teamwork is needed. This is something we should all be thankful for!
For more on our robotics team and to see pictures of the team listed below, go to http://www.adamhartleybcs.blogspot.com/ to see a short slideshow. (scroll down below this W.A.G.)
Cooking with Cobras
Coaches: Nihkl Kumar and Mr. Steven Packard
Colton DeVos
Jacob Packard
Laya Kumar
Laith Miller
Felix Sommers
David Littlefield
Dominic Mastrangell
Josh Bashur
Cobras in the Kitchen
Coaches: Arthur Stephenson and Dawn Stephenson
Storm Stephenson
Chance Stephenson
Leo Adams
Ari Kohl
Jack Gamble
Philip Henricks
Josh Chapnick
Andrew Arpasi
Rhys Williams
Martin Mastrangell
Have a Great Week,
Adam
WEEK AT A GLANCE – Week of November 28-December 2, 2011
(Disclaimer: Please check all your calendars and bcsonline.info in case we missed something)
!!!!!! PENNY WARS BEGIN !!!!!!
Monday, November 28
- DUE-APPLICATION FOR 7TH GRADE DIVERSITY JOURNEYS -see bcsonlin.info for application and information
- 3:15-5:00 PM-GIRLS SWIM PRACTICE
- 4 :00PM BOYS BASKETBALL HOME V. ABBOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Tuesday, November 29
- 6:45-8 AM GIRLS SWIM PRACTICE
- 6:45-8 AM BOYS BASKETBALL PRACTICE
- 8 AM BAGELS for Sale- for $1.25 (cream cheese .25 cents)in front of the Media Center
Wednesday, November 30
- AM-8TH GRADE EXPLORE testing
- 6:45-8 AM BOYS BASKETBALL PRACTICE
- 3:15-5:00 PM-GIRLS SWIM PRACTICE
- Delicious Popcorn sold during Choice Hour-only $ 1
Thursday, December 1
- AM-8TH GRADE EXPLORE testing
- Due-permission slips for DELAYED START on DEC 8-info on bcsonline.info
- DUE -REFLECTIONS ENTRIES-ALL ENTRIES ARE DUE TO THE MEDIA CENTER
- 4;00 PM BOYS BASKETBALL @ BEKSHIRE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- 4:15 PM-Girls Swim Team Home v.West Hills Middle School
- 6 PM Friends of Different Learners Holiday Bazaar-Groves High School Commons
Friday, December 2
- 6:45-8 AM BOYS BASKETBALL PRACTICE
- 6:45-8 AM GIRLS SWIM PRACTICE
- DUE-ORDER FORM FOR SCRIP TO SUPPORT OUR CHAMPIONSHIP SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM-see bcsonlind for info
- Market Day pick-up
Sunday, December 4
- BCS OPEN HOUSE -1-3 PM
Hot Entrée menu for the week: (subject to change, if necessary)
- Available everyday: Salad Bar, Hamburgers, Chicken Patties, Pizza & Cheese Breadsticks
Monday –Grilled Hot Dog or Beef Chili Dog whole Wheat Bun, Seasoned Fries, Fresh Fruit cup , Mexican Pizza
Tuesday – Chicken Parmesan/Whole Wheat Noodles, Toasted Garlic Bread, Steamed Carrots, Cheese Quesadillas
Wednesday –Chicken or Veg Stir Fry, Brown Rice, Oriental Blend Veg, Supreme Pizza
Thursday –Our Own Flakey Chicken Pot Pie, Caesar Salad, Steamed Broccoli, Chicken Enchilada
Friday –Egg,Bacon Croissant Sandwich, Potatoes O’Brien, Sweet Corn, Chicken Fajita Pizza
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR IMPORTANT FAMILY, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION
3/4 PE REMINDER for 2nd marking period
Harvath and Maliszewski will swim until 12/16
Butzin,Frishman,Davis,Seley,Parkin and Wallington will be in the gym
DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE JINGLE BELL RUN?
Anyone missing anything from this event can call Laurie @ the Arthritis Foundation at 800-968-3030 ext 230
BCS Penny Wars Begin Monday, November 28!!!!!
Please encourage your students to bring in their spare change, placing pennies in their homeroom jug (positive points) and other coins or bills in other homeroom jugs (negative points). Clean out the couches and send in your loose change Penny Wars will take place 11/28/11 through 12/9/11. The winning Homeroom will be the Captains for the packaging event If you would like to make a donation to Kids Against Hunger, all money you turn into the office will go towards our goal of $5600. Checks may be written out to Kids Against Hunger Coalition or KAHC.
Reflections
Calling all artists, photographers, dancers, composers, film makers and authors! It is time for Reflections! This program offers all BCS students the opportunity to create works of art for fun and recognition.
Calling all artists, photographers, dancers, composers, film makers and authors! It is time for Reflections! This program offers all BCS students the opportunity to create works of art for fun and recognition.
The theme for 2011-2012 is “Diversity Means….”
Reflect on the theme. Create an original work. Be recognized!
Categories include: Film/Video Production, Dance Choreography, Musical Composition, Photography, Visual Arts and Literature.
This is a way to celebrate the many skills of our students and promote the pursuit of artistic expression. Please encourage all students to reflect on this theme and submit an original work! Detailed information can be found at http://www.ptareflections.org/cs/about_reflections. Also, look for the link on bcsonline.info.
ALL ENTRIES ARE DUE TO THE MEDIA CENTER BY DECEMBER 1, 2011. PLEASE FOLLOW ALL ENTRY GUIDELINES CAREFULLY AS REQUIREMENTS HAVE CHANGED!Questions? Please contact Teresa Rea: reateresa@gmail.com.
Religious Diversity Journeys
This is an opportunity available to current 7th grade students to learn about the culture, traditions and holidays of religions prevalent in the Metro Detroit area. More information and the application may be found on the BCS website. Applications are due MONDAY, 11/28/11.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN DESTINATION IMAGINATION??
If you are interested in leading a DI (Destination Imagination) team during Marking Periods 3 and 4, please contact Adam Hartley at ah07bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
DO YOU NEED TO CARPOOL FOR QUARTER II-????
We now have a private, unlisted Google map for BCS families who wish to find carpool partners. To be included on the map and receive your link to the map, please email bcscarpool@gmail.com with your Family Name, Contact Person, Address, Phone, and Email.This carpool map is only for the use of BCS families who would like to carpool
Box Tops Update! Way to go!
BCS will receive $132.40 for the first Box Tops submission. Keep clipping and saving to help reach our goal of $1000!
Box Tops collections for the next month will be donated to the BCS Battles World Hunger cause!
A ton can easily be earned if people do their online shopping via the boxtops site without much effort. Over 100 retailers will give eBoxTops when you shop online at the Marketplace. http://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/marketplace/BrowseStores.aspx?WT.ac=Mktplce_HC_SeeAllStores
Forget waiting in long lines! Get your holiday shopping done easily online AND help BCS Battle World Hunger at the same time!
Did you know you can earn eBoxTops by watching a video, requesting a brochure or purchasing a car? Get your mouse in gear and start clicking because this promotion ends on December 1! http://generalmills.promo.eprize.com/btfe/:b=firefox8/?affiliate_id=1c
A ton can easily be earned if people do their online shopping via the boxtops site without much effort. Over 100 retailers will give eBoxTops when you shop online at the Marketplace. http://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/marketplace/BrowseStores.aspx?WT.ac=Mktplce_HC_SeeAllStores
Forget waiting in long lines! Get your holiday shopping done easily online AND help BCS Battle World Hunger at the same time!
Did you know you can earn eBoxTops by watching a video, requesting a brochure or purchasing a car? Get your mouse in gear and start clicking because this promotion ends on December 1! http://generalmills.promo.eprize.com/btfe/:b=firefox8/?affiliate_id=1c
FRIENDS HOLIDAY BAZZAR
As we enter into this flurry of holiday festivities, please be sure to attend the Friends Holiday Bazaar, Thursday, December 1st, 6-9:00 PM at Groves High School! Local artisans will be showcased featuring ceramics, photography, jewelry, soaps and much, much more! This event is sponsored by Friends of Different Learners. For more information visit www.friendsofdifferentlearners.org
A NOTE FROM ANN TRUESDELL-MEDIA SPECIALIST
Below is a list of the BCS database usernames and passwords. It’s something that I’d love for parents to have filed away, for any time that students have to do online research from home. The list has also been sent to all students via their school emails.
Databases – Passwords!
http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc Last updated 11/17/11
Grolier Online Encyclopedia for elementary (“Kids”) & middle school (“Passport”) From Home – username: homework password: help123
World Book Encyclopedia for elementary (“Kids”) & middle (“Student”) From Home – username: homework password: help123
SIRS Discoverer Articles, pictures, current events, and more! customer#:MI5352H password: 48328
CultureGrams Info on countries, states, & provinces username: bcs password: cobra
Gale Virtual Reference BCS's eBooks -- full books online! password: cobra
eLibrary Elementary Newspapers, magazines, pictures, and more! username: SUBMICH286 password: CHILD286
MEL -- Michigan eLibrary Dozens of databases and resources! Login w/a public library card or driver’s license #
Gale Databases Pick one of MANY databases! password: Oakland
BIRMINGHAM YOUTH ASSISTANCE- presents Holiday Breakfast TIME FOR SANTA!!! Dec. 3
Please join Birmingham Youth Assistance at their Holiday Breakfast Event hosted at The Community House in Birmingham on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Tickets are $15 per person with 2 sittings, 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. . Please contact www.communityhouse.com.or visit their website at www.birminghamyouthassistance.org or call 248-642-4882
ARE YOU IN FOURTH GRADE?? THEN HIT THE SLOPES…FOURTH GRADE KIDS SKI FREE
The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association (MSIA) wants to give Michigan kids an opportunity to get out, have fun and get healthy this winter. MSIA has established a state-wide program which provides every fourth grader in Michigan the opportunity to ski for free. Fourth graders can obtain a “Cold is Cool” Ski & Ride Passport that gives them up to three free lift tickets or trail passes at 20 participating ski areas. In order for fourth graders to use the free lift or trail pass coupons, a paying adult must accompany them.
Although the skiing is free, MSIA charges a $15 printing and shipping fee for each passport ordered. For more information and a list of participating ski resorts, please visit: http://www.goskimichigan.com/cold-is-cool.html
A Family Opportunity….Deliver Food and Gifts to City Mission in Detroit.
A NOTE FROM FORMER BCS PARENT LILY MARESKI
DEAR BCS FAMILIES
Every year we have had a beautiful tradition of serving our community and delivering gifts and food to those in need. This event continues to grow every year, and I would love for you and your family to join us if you have the time and interest. This is a highlight for our family every year! We will be meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 17th at the fire house in the village for a late breakfast. From there we will follow each other to City Mission to start the task of assembling or delivering. Typically, we are done about 3:00 p.m. but know that you can leave earlier if you need to. If you would like to join us, please email back so that I can follow up with further information...thanks so much...Lily
Adopt a Family 2011
B C S is joining the Adopt A Family Program at Community Housing Network This Year!
The families we will be helping were previously homeless, but are now in safe, affordable housing in Oakland County. Unfortunately, many still can’t afford the daily necessities, let alone holiday gifts.
These families have been asked to complete a Wish List. Items from the wish lists have been written on “Snowflakes” which will be kept outside the office. You may sign out a snowflake, purchase the gift, wrap it, attach the snowflake to the gift, and return the gift to BCS.
We are also collecting much needed household items in hope of giving each family in the program an assortment of the things that are “Always Needed / Always Appreciated”. Please see the attachment for a list of these items. These should be turned into the collection bin outside the office.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL DONATIONS NEED TO BE IN THE DROP OFF AREA OUTSIDE THE OFFICE BY 4:00 ON DEC. 9.
If you have any questions, please contact Sandra Hamady at 248.763.6099 or sandrahamady@yahoo.com.
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