Dear BCS,
This past week came to an exciting end with our Battle of the Books on Friday morning. Our students all did an amazing job answering some very tough questions after having read some fantastic books. This was a great way to kick off March is Reading month! On behalf of Mr. Hartley and me, I would like to extend a special thank you to Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Truesdell, all of our parents that volunteered, and all of our students that participated in this year’s Battle of the Books! Please see below for more information from Mrs. Clark on the battle and be sure to contratulate The Michigan Marshmallows when you see them.
This week also brings about some exciting opportunities for our BCS students as some of our 7th and 8th grade students venture to Chicago Thursday and Friday and our 6th grade students head to Lansing on Friday! I am looking forward to joining our students in Chicago but cannot wait to hear back from the 6th graders about their trip as well. BCS will also be sending several staff members this week to present at the 36th annual MACUL conference in Grand Rapids. MACUL is the largest technology related conference in Michigan related to innovations in educational practices. Mr. Hartley will also be at the MACUL conference on Thursday and Friday. As both he and I will not be available, Pizza with the Principal has been cancelled for Thursday at 6:30; however, please join the PTSA for their monthly meeting at 7 PM.
Have a GEEKed Week,
Patricia
WEEK AT A GLANCE – Week of March 5-9, 2012
(Disclaimer: Please check all your calendars and bcsonline.info in case we missed something)
Ø To submit an item for next week’s “WAG”, email mz07bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us by THURSDAY 11PM
Monday, March 5
3-6 CONFERENCE SIGN UP OUTSIDE YOUR CHILD’S CLASS
Art Alive is Back-check below for details
6:45-8 AM-8th Grade VOLLYBALL PRACTICE
4:15-5:30 PM-7 th Grade VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE
5:30PM-BOYS SWIM MEET-AWAY v. BLOOMFIELD HILLS MS@ANDOVER High School visit highschoolsports.net for map to away games
Tuesday, March 6
3-6 CONFERENCE SIGN UP OUTSIDE YOUR CHILD’S CLASS
Art Alive is Back-check below for details
6:35-8 AM- 6,7,8TH Grade BOYS SWIM TEAM PRACTICE
8 AM BAGELS for Sale- for $1.25 (cream cheese .25 cents)in front of the Media Center
8:30 AM- 8th Grade Celebration Committee Meeting- Media Center
3:15 PM-SCHOOL STORE OPEN-BAKE SALE FOR 8TH GRADE CELEBRATION
4 PM-7/8 GIRLS VOLLYBALL -AWAY v. DERBY MIDDLE SCHOOL
7 pm-iBLAST Committee Meeting-Media Center
7 pm-Board Of Education Meeting-Administration Building
Wednesday, March 7
3-6 CONFERENCE SIGN UP OUTSIDE YOUR CHILD’S CLASS
9:15 AM-5/6 Room Parent Meeting-Media Center
Delicious Popcorn sold during Choice Hour-only $ 1
4 PM-7/8 GIRLS VOLLYBALL -AWAY v. COUNTRY DAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
4:30 -7PM-Diversity Film Series-Staff Development Room
6PM-BOYS SWIM MEET-AWAY @CRANBROOK MS visit highschoolsports.net for map to away games
7 PM-Webmasters Meeting-Media Center
Thursday, March 8
3-6 CONFERENCE SIGN UP OUTSIDE YOUR CHILD’S CLASS
6:35-8 AM- 6,7,8TH Grade BOYS SWIM TEAM PRACTICE
8:30 AM-2:30 PM-Religious Diversity Journeys-nine 7th Grade students
11:50 AM- Junior Great Books
3:20-4:05-7TH/8th Grade VOLLYBALL PRACTICE
7 PM-PTSA Clearinghouse Meeting
Friday, March 9
LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR HIP CITY DEALS TO SUPPORT OUR HUNGER FUNDRAISER-see below
3-6 CONFERENCE SIGN UP OUTSIDE YOUR CHILD’S CLASS
8:30AM-3PM-6th Grade Students Lansing Field Trip
4:15-5:30 PM-7 th Grade VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE
Quarter 3 Progress reports for 5-8 released today
Sunday, March 11-SRING FORWARD-REMEMBER TO CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS
Hot Entrée menu for the week: (subject to change, if necessary)
Available everyday: Salad Bar, Hamburgers, Chicken Patties, Pizza & Cheese Breadsticks
Monday –Gourmet Salad Bar, Chicken Drummies, AuGratin Potatoes, Whole Grain Roll, Meatball Sub
Tuesday –Gourmet Salad Bar, Italian Chicken Parmesan. Garlic Breadstick, Steamed Broccoli. Zesty Beef Burrito
Wednesday – Gourmet Salad Bar, Baked Mac and cheese, California Blend, Meat Lovers Pizza
Thursday – Gourmet Salad Bar,Sloppy on Whole Wheat,Baked Fries,Steamed Carrots, Popcorn Chicken Bowl
Friday – Gourmet Salad Bar,Taco Bar Chicken or Beef, Corn and Peppers, Refried Beans, Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
KIDS AGAINST HUNGER CAMPAIGN- a $ 500 opportunity
We have an opportunity to raise up to $500 for Our Kids Against Hunger campaign that is EXTREMELY EASY and requires only a click of your mouse. In addition, while helping our students with their fundraising efforts, you'll be able to take advantage of great local deals! It's a win-win! DEADLINE IS MARCH 9
We have an opportunity to raise up to $500 for Our Kids Against Hunger campaign that is EXTREMELY EASY and requires only a click of your mouse. In addition, while helping our students with their fundraising efforts, you'll be able to take advantage of great local deals! It's a win-win! DEADLINE IS MARCH 9
GO TO bcsonline.info and click the link www.hipcitydeals.com/s/hcd20to enroll THE KIDS THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
For each new subscriber, HipCityDeals will donate $1 to out Kids Against Hunger campaign (up to $500). All they ask is that students not enter their email addresses. The deadline to subscribe is March 9.
For each new subscriber, HipCityDeals will donate $1 to out Kids Against Hunger campaign (up to $500). All they ask is that students not enter their email addresses. The deadline to subscribe is March 9.
MEDIA CENTER/BATTLE NEWS
"March is Reading Month" is off to a great start with Battle this past Friday. A huge Battle Thank-You is extended to all 4th and 5th grade parents for your fabulous support. Congratulations are also extended to our Winning Battle Team, who will be representing BCS at the Board of Education Meeting, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Reception is at 6:30 pm in the Board Lobby by invitation only to each winning Battle Team member and their parents. Superintendent Dr. Larson will be recognizing the teams between 7pm and 7:30. And The Winner is…Team 11-the Michigan Marshmallows (Kasey B, Hannah C, William D, Shane G, Carley H, Marshall L, Jerry J, and Hadin S).
Battle Evaluation- All parents and students are invited to take the evaluation and help us better plan for Battle next year. The Battle Evaluation (http://bitgsquad.ning.com/page/battle-of-the-books-evaluation-2011-2012) has been added to the Battle of the Books Website which can be accessed from the BCS Media Center page under the Programs and Extras tab. Battle stats and results for teams will be shared with students and families. This survey will be available until 3/12/12.
March is Reading Month Activities- Watch your email for promotions this month about reading to "Get your Read On! Birbery has already begun for 6th 7tha nd 8th graders, and the 5th Grade Read-in Day is Monday.
All for now--Mrs. Clark!
ART ALIVE IS BACK
Art Alive is our annual school art competition held on March 21. Kicking off the event on Monday and Tuesday add your name to the Art Alive buckets in the Media Center or during lunch to win one of 100 canvases. The competition is open to all students so please bring in your art on Monday March 19 or Tuesday March 20.
ATHLETICS UPDATES
Winter 2 season sports are well on their way! Our spring sports will begin at the end of March. Please watch the WAG for more information to come about boys tennis, co-ed track, and girls soccer. Remember all forms and fees must be submitted before tryouts. Thank You!
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Please ensure that your student has and USES a lock on their GYM locker and that all valuables are secured there. Some students have lost valuable items. Locking them is the best protection for everyone
LOST AND FOUND
Two sets of car keys-SAAB with a house key attached, CHRYSLER MINI VAN,pink brocade handle found in the gym after the superbowl party.
The office has many pairs of glasses. If you are missing any please come and look. A Casio watch was turned in also.
Also please check the lost and found near the cafeteria for lunch boxes and clothing items.
SPRING BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
If you love books and have 2 hours to spare, please contact Shiva Motlagh (skmotlagh481@gmail.com) to volunteer for the upcoming Spring Book Fair!
If you have an upper class high school student who needs community service hours, we would welcome their help too!
2 hour shifts are available during the following times:
Monday, March 19 - book fair set up - please e-mail Shiva at skmotlagh481@gmail.com for the hours
Tuesday, March 20 - student preview times - 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Weds. & Thurs. March 21 & 22 - student preview/public sale - 8:30 am to 8:00 pm
Thursday March 22 - book fair pack up - 7:50 pm to 9:00 pm
Helping at the Fair is lots of fun and 25% of the proceeds go directly to the Media Center to buy books, audio books, iPods, cameras, subscriptions, materials, and furnishings!!
Helping at the Fair is lots of fun and 25% of the proceeds go directly to the Media Center to buy books, audio books, iPods, cameras, subscriptions, materials, and furnishings!!
DIVERISTY COMMITTEE NEWS
Our BCS diversity committee is thinking about doing something in the future to celebrate our diversity and would like to get the input of our community. We put together a quick survey monkey that we could use to determine if and how much interest is out there amongst the BCS parents and students. Please complete the survey below. Thank you.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CJJWZ9V
2012 BCS PLAY NEWS-FOR 6TH,7TH AND 8TH GRADES- AUDITIONS for Dear Edwina, Jr -March 27th after school
There will be a parent information meeting on March 13 at 6 pm in the media center for parents to meet the director and ask questions. A pre-audition workshop for interested cast members will be on Tuesday, March 20th after school.
Additional information and audition forms can be found on the BCS website on the home page.
The play will include a Q4 Tuesday/Thursday choice hour this year - don't forget to sign up!If you have any questions, please contact Julie Fream at BCSDearEdwinaJr@gmail.com or 248 631 9449.
March, 9 & 10 Seaholm musical Guys and Dolls Tickets are available in the Seaholm AP office, as well as at various evening activities and sporting events at Seaholm and before the performance. Don’t miss this great performance!
Tickets are $12 adults; $10 for students and seniors
8thGRADE CELEBRATION NEWS-NIGHT ON THE RED CARPET
The 8th Grade Celebration Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 6th at 8:30am in the Media Center. Both 8th Grade and 7th Grade parents are encouraged to attend to help plan this year's "Night on the Red Carpet" event!
8TH GRADE PARENTS
The Seaholm 8th Grade Parent Orientation will be held on Tuesday, March 13th at 7pm in the Little Theatre. This event is for parents only. Please contact Seaholm for more information.
DISTRICT-WIDE PARENT CYBER SAFETY NIGHT
Our district-wide Parent Cyber Safety Night presentation will be held on Thursday, March 15 at 7:00 pm in the Groves Cafeteria. The presenter will cover many areas of interest to parents of all ages of children, from elementary through high school. Topics covered include social networking, cyberbullying, online predators and ways to ensure online safety.
SUMMER SCHOOL
This is a friendly reminder that online registration for ACADEMIC SUMMER SCHOOL HAS BEGUN!! Summer school is a great opportunity to replace undesirable grades, credit recovery, or to earn new credits! Some classes fill quickly and there are discounts for registering early!
Registration opened to BPS residents on Thursday on March 1, 2012 and are accepted online only at www.communityed.net* If you need assistance with the registration process, please call Birmingham Community Education at (248) 203-3800.
*Classes will not appear on the website until 12:01 AM on March 1st. If you would like to preview a list of class offerings or get more information, a link to the complete high school brochure is shown below. To paste into your browser
OTC CAREER EXPO/OPEN HOUSE
Oakland Schools Technical Campus Southeast will hold its annual Career Expo/Open House on Thursday, 3/8/12 from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM. Come to learn about Biotech/environmental Sciences, Business, Management, Marketing and Technology, Construction Technology, Culinary Arts/Hospitality, Engineering/Emerging Technologies, Health Sciences, Transportation Technologies, and Visual Imaging Technologies. For more information, please contact 248-288-4020.
TENNIS AT GROVES
Coach Jim Kennedy would like to invite all 8th grade boys interested in playing Groves Tennis next year to an informational meeting on March 8th at 7pm at Groves in the Common Area (near the cafeteria). For questions, please call Coach Jim Kennedy at 248-207-6563.
TO BCS BAND STUDENTS ATTENDING SEAHOLM NEXT YEAR:
If you are planning on participating with the Seaholm band program during your high school years we invite you to go to www.seaholmbands.com for current band information. Please note two important dates:
***Band camp will be held July 29th thru August 3rd
***Band trip will be to Hawaii February break 2013, see the link on the opening page of our web site for trip details and costs. Current students are committing deposits this month but incoming students will have the opportunity to participate during late sign up September 2012. You may also commit to the trip today, just send your deposit and form to Director, Tim Cibor, at Seaholm.
We look forward to your participation in the band program and encourage you to join us in enhancing your student's high school experience! Please contact us if you have any questions, would like more information or are interested in volunteering.
Janet Ames, Band Booster President janames@mac.com, 248-703-1138
Beth O'Rourke, Incoming Booster President beorourke@gmail.com 248-602-7325
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