March 14, 2010
Dear BCS Families,
Writing the WAG each week has made me think about a number of aspects regarding my position here and hopefully has contributed something to your experience at BCS. I have had many people comment on what is written each week with some agreeing on topics and some challenging what is written. Whether you agree or disagree, I hope we can all come to the conclusion that the WAG is a great way to start the week and be informed of the many exciting events taking place at BCS!
Reflecting on last week and the various meetings I have had with teachers, support staff, parents, and students, it became clear to me that there are many barriers in our lives. These barriers may be a family situation, a lost job, or the uncertainty of what is to come with our states economy. Barriers may also take the form of new challenges, not knowing a certain concept or skill, or simply not having the energy to complete everything we need to accomplish on a daily basis. One thing is certain, we all have barriers!
We all take on our barriers in different ways. Many times, our reactions to barriers will stem from how we were brought up and what guidance we had when we were younger, facing barriers for the first time. We all know people that will quit at the first sign of trouble, we also know people that will jump over any barrier that is placed in front of them. In today’s world, and certainly in the future, there is no question that our children will be faced with many barriers that could deter their growth in education and get in the way of their success. The question is will they quit or will they face the barriers head on? I believe as parents, and educators, we can help them with the skills it takes to jump over any barrier placed in front of them. This includes building in higher order problem solving, opportunities for collaboration, and challenged based learning in our classrooms. BCS will continue to stress these skills and model them throughout the day in order for each student to realize their full potential. Skill will not do it alone, however.
Success is the result of knowledge, skill, and a little luck! The main ingredient though may be old fashioned grit!
In the article (click below to read the full article) The Truth about Grit,
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2009/08/02/the_truth_about_grit/
scientist reveal that it is not just intelligence or skill that makes people highly successful, but rather it takes a level of grit to overcome challenges. The author uses Newton as an example. Many of us associate Newton with his discovery of gravity- the apple falling from the tree. What really happened was that Newton overcame many barriers and challenges by working hard and “breaking a sweat”- simply by having grit! Research continues on how might educators teach the skill of grit and what types of lessons we could incorporate ways for students to show grit. After all, “I’d bet that there isn’t a single highly successful person who hasn’t depended on grit,” says Angela Duckworth, a psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania who helped pioneer the study of grit. “Nobody is talented enough to not have to work hard, and that’s what grit allows you to do.”
We all want our kids to be successful and we should all work together to make sure that they have the knowledge, skills, and desire to be successful at whatever it is they want to do. Let’s not forget, however, that it may take old fashioned grit to make it happen. While researchers continue to find ways to teach grit in the classroom, I believe that the most effective way we can teach it to our students is by modeling our grit. The barriers we are faced with are not hidden from our children. They are well aware of the challenges we face and observe how we handle these challenges. It is imperative then that we have grit for our kids’ sake!
Have a great week and show some grit!!
Adam
2010 Oakland County
Science Olympiad Results
On Saturday, March 13th, our Middle School Science Olympiad Team competed against 25 schools from Oakland County. We placed 1st overall and earned an invitation to the State Competition at Michigan State University on May 1st.
A BIG Thank you to Tammy Brown and Chris Emmi...
The following students took home medals:
1st Place
• Bio – Process Lab – Natalie Kozak & Lillian Lu
• Dynamic Planet – Hannah Diehl & Will Trask
• Elevated Bridge – Maria Roma & Aaron Levett
• Experimental Design – Natalie Kozak, Maria Roma & Bassel Salka
• Pentathlon – Bryce Owens, Noah Smith, Graham Ross & Aaron Levett
• Solar System – Hannah Diehl & Aaron Levett
• Trajectory – Bogdan Manga & Bryce Owens
• Write-It Do-It – Hannah Diehl & Lillian Lu
2nd Place
• Disease Detective – Natalie Kozak & Maria Roma
• Ecology – Aaron Levett & Lillian Lu
• Wright Stuff – Hannah Diehl & Lillian Lu
3rd Place
• Anatomy – Noah Smith & Bassel Salka
• Can’t Judge a Powder – Hannah Diehl & Will Trask
• Ornithology – Nitin Kumar & Bogdan Manga
• Physical Science Lab – Maria Roma & Bassel Salka
• Road Scholar – Bogdan Manga & Adam Smith
4th Place
• Compute This – Aaron Levett & Lillian Lu
• Junkyard Challenge – Noah Smith & Will Trask
5th Place
• Battery Buggy – Adam Smith & Graham Ross
6th Place
• Science Crime Busters – Nitin Kumar & Shounak Vale
• Shock Value – Nitin Kumar & Shounak Vale
The following students from the Alternate Team took home ribbons:
1st Place
• Battery Buggy – Trevor McMahon & Chandler Roberts
• Physical Science Lab – Maximilian Campbell & Jack Felch
• Trajectory – Jacob Anderson & Michael Kmiec
2nd Place
• Compute This – Michael Kmiec & Chandler Roberts
• Disease Detectives – Michael Kmiec & Chandler Roberts
• Ornithology – Nicole Floyd-Stancil & Alison John
• Shock Value – Chris Kompus & Rohon Roychoudhury
• Wright Stuff – Nicole Floyd-Stancil & Nadia Hakim
3rd Place
• Bio-Process Lab – Maximilian Campbell & Jack Felch
• Dynamic Planet – Nicole Floyd-Stancil & Brianna Williams
• Ecology – Maximilian Campbell & Jack Felch
• Junkyard Challenge – Clark Kingston & Chris Kompus
WEEK AT A GLANCE – MARCH 15 – MARCH 19, 2010
(Disclaimer: Please check all your calendars and bcsonline.info in case we missed something)
Monday, March 15
• BLAST School Spirit – Pajama Day
• 6:45-8:00AM –8th grade Girls Volleyball practice
• 8:30AM-3PM – Joseph & Roberts homerooms- field trip to Upland Hills Ecological Center in Oxford. Lunch is included.
• 3:15 PM Conference sign-up sheets posted outside classrooms for 3rd & 4th grade students
• 4:15 – 5:30 PM – 7th grade Girls Volleyball practice
• 6:30PM–Boys swim team LEAGUE MEET for 7th & 8th graders @ Cranbrook
Tuesday, March 16
• BLAST School Spirit – Hat Day
• 7-8AM – Proud Dads Volleyball for 6th Grade Girls
• 8-8:20AM – Bagel sale in front of the media center by the 8th grade celebration committee
• 3:15-4:00PM – School store is open in the main hallway during choice hour
• 4:00PM –Girl’s Volleyball game @ Anderson Middle School (Royal Oak school district). 7th grade game begins at 4:00PM and 8th grade game immediately follows.
• 6:30-8:00PM – Proud Dad’s CO-ED Basketball – 3rd-6th grades
• 7 -8:30PM BCS Tech Café in the Media Center
• 7:00PM - BPS Board of Education meeting at the BPS Administration building, 550 West Merrill Street, Birmingham. Watch it live on Comcast channel 17.
• 7:00PM – Seaholm Parent Orientation Night in Seaholm’s Little Theatre - for parents of 8th graders attending Seaholm next year
Wednesday, March 17
• BLAST School Spirit – “Green” or Sports Team Day
• DEADLINE: BLAST order forms and payment are due for all BLAST presale items
• 6:45-8:00AM –8th grade Girls Volleyball practice
• 7 – 8:00 AM–7th grade Girls Volleyball practice
• Popcorn Day – freshly popped popcorn is sold during choice hour for $1 in the main hallway.
• E-Bugle published today!
• 3:15-5:15PM – Boys Swim Team party in the pool & cafeteria
Thursday, March 18
• BLAST School Spirit – Crazy Hair or Toga Day
• 7-8AM – Proud Dads Volleyball for 6th Grade Girls
• 4:00PM –Girl’s Volleyball game vs. Derby @ home. 7th grade game begins at 4:00PM and 8th grade game immediately follows.
Friday, March 19
• BLAST School Spirit – BLAST from the PAST Day- clothes from any past decade
• 2:40PM – 8th grade panoramic photograph – students were given order forms today to take home
• 3:30-5:00PM – BLAST AUCTION Preview in the Media Center-view the Silent Auction items and snatch one of the prized donations early!!
• 4:15 -5:30PM –7th grade Girls Volleyball end of season party and game -player vs. parents
Sunday, March 21
• 3:30-7:30PM – BLAST into the Future! – attend the BCS BLAST Silent Auction and Carnival throughout the entire school. Come prepared to have a real BLAST !!!!!!!
Hot Entrée menu for the week: (subject to change, if necessary)
- Available everyday: Salad Bar, Hamburgers, Chicken Patties, Pizza & Cheese Breadsticks
Monday –Steak and Cheese Subs-Diced Potatoes, broccoli
Tuesday –Soft Taco or Beef and Cheese Nacho- Corn
Wednesday –Chicken Fajitas- California blend
Thursday – Baked Chicken Rings- Cheesy potatoes, green beans
Friday –Grilled Cheese- Tomato soup
To submit an item for next week’s “WAG”, email nb01bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us by FRIDAY 7AM
Mornings at BCS
BCS will have supervision in the cafeteria beginning at 7:40 a.m. every morning. Please do not drop students off before 7:40 a.m. unless they are participating in activities that are supervised (i.e. sports, teacher tutoring, or non athletic clubs) BCS is committed to providing an opportunity for our students to arrive early but we are also committed to making sure that each student is safe and accounted for. Beginning at 7:40 a.m. students may eat breakfast, work on homework, or chat with friends in the cafeteria. Thank you for your continued support.
Wind Turbine
Tomorrow morning starting at 6:00 a.m. our Windspire will be erected. It will not be functioning by tomorrow, but will be finally up for us to see! If your child rides the bus please prepare them for tomorrow morning just in case we have to deviate from our normal drop off procedures. Depending on the time it takes and the equipment present, we may have the busses drop off at the front of the west parking lot rather than drive around the loop.
Parking Lot
We are making improvements one step at a time…one major area that we need to focus on is dropping off or picking up in the middle lanes. There have been many cases where parents will drive up and have their children run across the first lane in front of cars. I know schedules are busy and the parking lot can be frustrating, but keeping our kids safe should be the number one priority!! Thank you for working together in order to keep our students safe!
3rd and 4th GRADE PARENTS
Starting Monday, March 15 through Thursday, April 15: the following classrooms: Butzin, Harvath, Seley and Wallington, will be attending Swim as their PE. Please be sure to send in a swimsuit and towel with your child.
SPRING SPORTS – Track & Field
Track & Field practice will begin soon for 6th, 7th & 8th grades. Students who want to participate must have all athletic paperwork submitted before they can practice (this includes a physical, necessary forms and payment). If the student has already competed in interscholastic sports this school year, only the athletic form and fee payment are necessary. Please remember that athletic fees must be paid for each sport.
Athletic paperwork can be picked up in the front office or downloaded from www.bcsonline.info and can be turned in starting NOW. Once the paperwork is reviewed by a BCS staff member, the student will be issued a slip of eligibility (referred to as the “orange slip”). This eligibility slip must be presented to the coach at the first practice attended. Students may watch practices until the eligibility slip is presented to the coach. The office encourages paperwork to be submitted early so students are set to go when practice starts.
THE BCS BLAST
Attention BCS Families - the BLAST is just one week away! Get ready for great food and great times. We are excited to still offer these wonderful opportunities to our community:
• Corporate Sponsors - donations with a value of $250 - $499 will receive advertisement on the Corporate Sponsor banner to be displayed in the cafeteria during the Blast. Corporate sponsors will be mentioned on the www.bcsonline.info website and is listed in the 2010 auction booklet and on the Blast T-shirt.
*Donations with a value of $500 or more will receive advertisement on the Platinum Corporate Sponsor banner to be prominently displayed in the cafeteria during the Blast and in the school for the remainder of the school year. Platinum Corporate Sponsor receives a one year advertisement on the www.bcsonline.info home page and is listed in the 2010 auction booklet and on the Blast T-shirt.
• Family Patron - $100 gets you valet parking, priority auction checkout, and a t-shirt.
Thank you all for your continued support to BCS and your children! You are awesome!
Your Blast co-chairs, Karen Best & Ken Gilbert.
NEW FAMILY ICE CREAM SOCIAL
The BCS Community Connections Committee is looking for volunteers to help with the New Family Ice Cream Social taking place on Friday, April 16. We are looking for volunteers to greet and help scoop ice cream from 11 - 12:30. Please contact Becky Bachand at dbachand@comcast.net or 248.593.8234 if you can help. Thanks!
3rd & 4th GRADE-FRIDAY LUNCH
Data is showing that the 3-4 students are throwing away 3 times or more the trash than the other grade levels!
We are in need of a few parents in the cafeteria on Friday to observe and help the children decide what they should throw away.
If you are able to show up for 30 minutes this Friday (from 11:00 - 11:30) or a few Fridays in the next few weeks, please let contact Pauline Roberts at pr05bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us and let her know.
REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS
The Joseph/Roberts (“Joberts”) fifth graders are entering the Siemens We Can Change the World challenge this year. For their project, they are trying to reduce the amount of trash we generate at BCS, focusing particularly on the cafeteria. They would like to initiate “Trash Free Fridays” at BCS and they are asking for your help. Each Friday they will be collecting data after lunch about the amount of trash we generate in the cafeteria. They would like the students to think about packing a Trash free lunch and have put together the following tips:
• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.
BCS LIBRARY AMNESTY DAY - APRIL 1
Did you know that over 400 books are currently lost or overdue from the BCS Media Center? We’re willing to bet that many of them are in lockers, book bags, cubbies, and even on home bookshelves. To get them back onto our shelves and make them available for student use, we are happy to announce Library Amnesty Day! On Thursday, April 1st, the last day before spring break, look through your lockers, bags, cubbies, classrooms, or anywhere else library books like to hide. Bring them back to the media center for no-questions-asked, fine-free returns. That’s right! We’ll waive your fines. Plus, while you are in, you might want to check out some great reading material to keep you busy during the week of break. Not sure if you have any overdue books? Stop by the media center to check your account status, or watch your school email account for an overdue notice. The media center will be open at lunch and after school until 4:00pm for your book returning convenience. Any questions can be directed to Miss Samet, rs12bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us.
BIRMINGHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION (BEF) GARAGE SALE
It’s time to do your SPRING cleaning and donate unwanted items to the Birmingham Education Foundation Garage Sale. Remember that the BEF supports education programs at all schools throughout the district. Donations appreciated: Clothing, furniture, toys, books, sports and exercise equipment, electronics, small appliances, pet, garden, and household items…
The garage sale is at @ Berkshire Middle School on Saturday, April 17, 9 am to 3 pm.
Early entry at 8 am for $1, Half price sale at noon, Bag Sale at 1:30.
Drop off you items on Thursday, April 15, 4 to 8 pm or Friday, April 16, 10 am to 7 pm, tax forms available.
Questions or to volunteer please contact Jane Polan, 248 626-2231, J5Polan@aol.com
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
The city of Birmingham is hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 10:00 until 2:00 p.m. to provide passport information to U.S. citizens and to accept passport applications. Location is the city of Birmingham clerk’s office. Please use Pierce street entrance. For additional information, please contact the Birmingham clerk’s office at 248-530-1880 or log on to www.bhamgov.org/passports.
Football Opportunity at Seaholm
8th graders who are interested in playing football at Seaholm for the Fall 2010 season are invited to attend the Seaholm Football Kick Off Meeting on Sunday, March 28 at 1:00 pm in the Seaholm Cafeteria. For more information, send an email to seaholmFB2010@aol.com or call Booster President Craig Frye at 248.790.0049
Visit Principal Adam Hartley’s blog and keep up on what’s happening at BCS!
http://adamhartleybcs.blogspot.com/
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Jump Rope for Heart!
Mr. Johansson and Mrs. Kelmigian held their annual Jump Rope for Heart program during their P.E. classes to raise money for the American Heart Association. BCS raises $5000.00-$10,000.00 per year!
Thank you to all of our parents that came to help and support our Jump Rope for Heart this year!!
Picture: Mr. Johannson cheering on his students!
Bird Houses at The BLAST!
Mrs. Robert's students painted bird houses today to be auctioned off at the Blast. Hope to see all of you there!
Blast to the Future- Sunday, March 21st
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Windspire @ BCS
On Monday, March 15th our Windspire turbine is set to be erected. The fence (shown here) is completed and the electrical wiring is installed in our engineering technology lab. More information will be sent out as the completion date draws near!
Engineering Technology- The BCS way!
BCS students working together to connect the wheels and axles!
I had the privilege of joining the 3rd and 4th grade students today and helping with the assembly line in our Eng. Tech class!
Mr. P had everyone working hard and working together!
Look for the finished product soon!
I had the privilege of joining the 3rd and 4th grade students today and helping with the assembly line in our Eng. Tech class!
Mr. P had everyone working hard and working together!
Look for the finished product soon!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
WAG March 8-12
From Hal...
March 7, 2010
Dear Parents,
Things at BCS are in the midst of the March cycle, which means the event that signifies that Spring is near...drum roll .....The BLAST! That is right this yearly event is just a few short weeks away. As you know, The Blast is our biggest fundraiser of the year, which helps to support and supplement many of the things we do for the students at BCS.
Many of the things that we do curriculum-wise at BCS center upon building the “21st Century Skills”. There is constant mention of these skills in the world of education, but often there isn’t an clear explanation of what makes up the 21st Century Skills. I will provide the 21st Century Skills along with a brief explanation along with a link that has a more in-depth explanation of them in this week’s WAG!
1. Digital Age Literacy—Today’s Basics
• Basic, Scientific, and Technological Literacies
• Visual and Information Literacy
• Cultural Literacy and Global Awareness
2. Inventive Thinking—Intellectual Capital
• Adaptability/Managing Complexity and Self-Direction
• Curiosity, Creativity and Risk-taking
• Higher Order Thinking and Sound Reasoning
3. Interactive Communication—Social and Personal Skills
• Teaming and Collaboration
• Personal and Social Responsibility
• Interactive Communication
4. Quality, State-of-the-Art Results
• Prioritizing, Planning, and Managing for Results
• Effective Use of Real-World Tools
• High Quality Results with Real-World Application
The following links is for a more detailed explanation of 21st Century Skills:
http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/
www.metiri.com/21st%20Century%20Skills/PDFtwentyfirst%20century%20skills.pdf
Have a GREAT WEEK!
Hal
WEEK AT A GLANCE – MARCH 8 – MARCH 12, 2010
(Disclaimer: Please check all your calendars and bcsonline.info in case we missed something)
To submit an item for next week’s “WAG”, email nb01bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us by FRIDAY 7AM
Monday, March 8
• Choice Hour Selection Sheets for 4th quarter to students today and are due on Friday. You can view the class descriptions on the web – see comment below.
• 6:45-8:00AM –8th grade Girls Volleyball practice
• 9:15AM – 3/4 Room Parents Meeting
• 3:15-5:00PM - Boys swim team practice
• 4:00PM DEADLINE – Instrument selection sheets due for 4th grade students who want to take band or orchestra in 5th grade
• 4:15-5:30PM–7th grade Girls Volleyball practice
Tuesday, March 9
• 6:35 – 8:00AM –Boys swim team practice
• 7-8AM – Proud Dads Volleyball for 6th Grade Girls
• 8-8:20AM – Bagel sale in front of the media center by the 8th grade celebration committee
• 3:15-4:00PM – School store is open in the main hallway during choice hour
• 4:00PM –Girl’s Volleyball game @ Berkshire Middle School. 7th grade game begins at 4:00PM and 8th grade game immediately follows.
• 6:30-8:00PM – Proud Dad’s CO-ED Basketball – 3rd-6th grades
• 7:00PM- BLAST committee meeting in the media center
Wednesday, March 10
• 6:45-8:00AM –8th grade Girls Volleyball practice
• Popcorn Day – freshly popped popcorn is sold during choice hour for $1 in the main hallway
• 2:25-3:10PM – Parkin & Wallington classes in Jump Rope For Heart
• 4:15 – 5:30 PM – 7th grade Girls Volleyball practice
• 4:15 PM–Boys swim team meet @ home vs East Hills Middle School
• 7:00PM – 7/8 Winter Band Concert in the Cafeteria
Thursday, March 11
• 6:35 – 8:00AM –Boys swim team practice-7/8 grades only
• 7-8AM – Proud Dads Volleyball for 6th Grade Girls
• 8AM-2PM – Religious Diversity Journey to St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church for 8 students in 7/8 grade level
• 12:30PM - Lunch with the Principal in Staff Development I (located down 600 Hall). Bring your lunch for this informal time with the principal to ask questions and learn his perspectives.
• 1:35 – 2:20pm – Frishman & Butzin classes in Jump Rope For Heart
• 2:25-3:10PM – Burns & Harvath classes in Jump Rope For Heart
• 3:20-4:05PM ––7th & 8th grade Girls Volleyball practice during choice hour.
• 6:30-8:00PM – Proud Dad’s CO-ED Basketball – 3rd-6th grades
• 7:00 PM – PTSA Clearinghouse Meeting in the Media Center-All are invited to learn about the operations of the PTSA at BCS.
Friday, March 12
• Deadline: Choice Hour Selection sheets for 4th quarter due by 4:00PM today.
• Deadline: Current Instrumental Students - Acknowledgment form is due for next year’s continuation in band or orchestra.
• Deadline: Articles for E-Bugle due today kyraeg@wowway.com
• 6:35 – 8:00AM –Boys swim team practice-7/8 grades only
• 6:45-8:00AM –8th grade Girls Volleyball practice
• 7 – 8:00 AM–7th grade Girls Volleyball practice
• 1:35 – 2:20pm – Davis & Seley classes in Jump Rope For Heart
• 6:30 – 8:00PM – Most Valuable Male Night – cafeteria & gym. Enjoy movies, pizza, salad, wings and lots more. Cost is $5.50 per person. Email your RSVP to dawnanderic@sbcglobal.net now and pay at the door.
Saturday, March 13
• 8:00AM – 6:00PM – Middle School Regional Science Olympiad Competition – Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
Hot Entrée menu for the week: (subject to change, if necessary)
- Available everyday: Salad Bar, Hamburgers, Chicken Patties, Pizza & Cheese Breadsticks
Monday –Chicken or Cheese Quesadillas-Brown rice or green beans
Tuesday –Baked Fish Sticks-Potato wedges, vegetables
Wednesday –Soup and Salad Bar with Cheese Breadstick
Thursday – Roasted Turkey and gravy-Mashed potatoes, corn
Friday –Cheese Lasagna- Breadsticks or green beans
3rd and 4th GRADE PARENTS
There is no swimming this week. All 3/4 students will be in gym class during their physical education time due to the Jump Rope For Heart .
POWERSCHOOL – STUDENT IDs and PASSWORDS CHANGES for grades 5-8
A system error has caused all student PowerSchool passwords and IDs to change. Parent/Guardian IDs and passwords remain unchanged. The District Technology Services office regrets this error. Your student was issued a new PowerSchool ID and password the last week in February.
STUDENTS ASKING FOR PARENT FEEDBACK - Thank you for your participation!!
A few students in Mrs.Roberts class need your help! They have entered an environmental contest called the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge. The team includes Hannah Balicki, Julia Kiehle, and Dylan Walton. Their topic is about people needlessly cutting down trees. The students feel it may be a problem in our community. To complete the contest they need your help getting data.
If you could take some time to answer the question below, it would be great and help these students out a lot.
Question: "Do you know any homeowner or business that has cut down trees for the benefit of better looking landscapes or any other purely aesthetic reason?"
Please email your answer to Julia Kiehle at 2jk01bcs@birmingham.k12.mi.us and put Siemens Challenge in the subject line. Here is an example: Yes- John Doe"
IMPORTANT SURVEY – Please visit the site and respond.
To keep municipal and school board meetings and programs being shown on cable tv, it is important for the cable board that services Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms and Birmingham and Franklin to hear from viewers. Please take the survey at this link so that feedback can be given about programming.
http://www.birminghamcableboard.org/
CHOICE HOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Choice Hour Selection sheets will be distributed in homerooms on Monday March 8th. Please be looking for them!! Choice Hour selections with payment, if applicable, are due to BCS by 4:00 PM on Friday March 12th. You can visit www.bcsonline.info to view the QIV Choice Hour selections.
If your child will not be attending Choice Hour, then you need to have a waiver form signed by Mr. Hartley. A waiver form is available online.
Your student will also receive a BCS Now News audition form (this class is offered Monday through Friday but students can select the day that works best for them.) This form is due back to BCS by 4:00 PM on Friday March 12th.
All Choice Hour scheduling questions should be directed to Donna Feldmaier 248-203-4522 or df02bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us and all other questions regarding the Choice Hour program should be directed to Linda Stone at 248-203-4625 or ls06bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us.
CONGRATULATIONS TO BCS REFLECTION WINNERS
Once again BCS has done a wonderful job in the National Reflections Contest. We have 2 winners this year:
Jack Gamble received Statewide Merit Recognition for his Visual Arts piece titled "Inner Beauty".
Tess Helfrich received an Award of Excellence and is one of three Birmingham students whose work is moving onto State Level Competition! She played the piano and sang an original composition titled "Beauty Is..."
Thank you to everyone who participated in this great contest. BCS had many, many excellent entries this year and gave all of us yet another reason to be proud members of the BCS community!
THE BCS BLAST - Parents, please see new changes on the Blast tab at BCSOnline.info
Attention all BCS Families: the BLAST is right around the corner and we are excited to offer these wonderful opportunities to our community:
• Corporate Sponsors - donations with a value of $250 - $499 will receive advertisement on the Corporate Sponsor banner to be displayed in the cafeteria during the Blast. Corporate sponsors will be mentioned on the www.bcsonline.info website and is listed in the 2010 auction booklet and on the Blast T-shirt.
*Donations with a value of $500 or more will receive advertisement on the Platinum Corporate Sponsor banner to be prominently displayed in the cafeteria during the Blast and in the school for the remainder of the school year. Platinum Corporate Sponsor receives a one year advertisement on the www.bcsonline.info home page and is listed in the 2010 auction booklet and on the Blast T-shirt.
• Family Patron - $100 gets you valet parking, priority auction checkout, and a t-shirt.
• We are also looking for donations to our auction:
1) Tickets to sporting events you, or your company, or vendor(s), have access to always work well at the auction.
2) Your company’s product or service.
3) Golf or hunting outings are very popular
4) Sports memorabilia.
5) Access to Houses / Condominiums / Timeshares in resort areas are a huge auction cash generator!
Please email Laura Meso at laurameso@comcast.net or Therese Fortney at therese521@comcast.net with any item you would like to donate to the 2010 Blast auction. Download donation forms at www.bcsonline.com/blast . Thank you all for your continued support to BCS and your children! You’re the best! From your Blast co-chairs, Karen Best & Ken Gilbert.
Football Opportunity at Seaholm
8th graders who are interested in playing football at Seaholm for the Fall 2010 season are invited to attend the Seaholm Football Kick Off Meeting on Sunday, March 28 at 1:00 pm in the Seaholm Cafeteria. For more information, send an email to seaholmFB2010@aol.com or call Booster President Craig Frye at 248.790.0049.
March 7, 2010
Dear Parents,
Things at BCS are in the midst of the March cycle, which means the event that signifies that Spring is near...drum roll .....The BLAST! That is right this yearly event is just a few short weeks away. As you know, The Blast is our biggest fundraiser of the year, which helps to support and supplement many of the things we do for the students at BCS.
Many of the things that we do curriculum-wise at BCS center upon building the “21st Century Skills”. There is constant mention of these skills in the world of education, but often there isn’t an clear explanation of what makes up the 21st Century Skills. I will provide the 21st Century Skills along with a brief explanation along with a link that has a more in-depth explanation of them in this week’s WAG!
1. Digital Age Literacy—Today’s Basics
• Basic, Scientific, and Technological Literacies
• Visual and Information Literacy
• Cultural Literacy and Global Awareness
2. Inventive Thinking—Intellectual Capital
• Adaptability/Managing Complexity and Self-Direction
• Curiosity, Creativity and Risk-taking
• Higher Order Thinking and Sound Reasoning
3. Interactive Communication—Social and Personal Skills
• Teaming and Collaboration
• Personal and Social Responsibility
• Interactive Communication
4. Quality, State-of-the-Art Results
• Prioritizing, Planning, and Managing for Results
• Effective Use of Real-World Tools
• High Quality Results with Real-World Application
The following links is for a more detailed explanation of 21st Century Skills:
http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/
www.metiri.com/21st%20Century%20Skills/PDFtwentyfirst%20century%20skills.pdf
Have a GREAT WEEK!
Hal
WEEK AT A GLANCE – MARCH 8 – MARCH 12, 2010
(Disclaimer: Please check all your calendars and bcsonline.info in case we missed something)
To submit an item for next week’s “WAG”, email nb01bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us by FRIDAY 7AM
Monday, March 8
• Choice Hour Selection Sheets for 4th quarter to students today and are due on Friday. You can view the class descriptions on the web – see comment below.
• 6:45-8:00AM –8th grade Girls Volleyball practice
• 9:15AM – 3/4 Room Parents Meeting
• 3:15-5:00PM - Boys swim team practice
• 4:00PM DEADLINE – Instrument selection sheets due for 4th grade students who want to take band or orchestra in 5th grade
• 4:15-5:30PM–7th grade Girls Volleyball practice
Tuesday, March 9
• 6:35 – 8:00AM –Boys swim team practice
• 7-8AM – Proud Dads Volleyball for 6th Grade Girls
• 8-8:20AM – Bagel sale in front of the media center by the 8th grade celebration committee
• 3:15-4:00PM – School store is open in the main hallway during choice hour
• 4:00PM –Girl’s Volleyball game @ Berkshire Middle School. 7th grade game begins at 4:00PM and 8th grade game immediately follows.
• 6:30-8:00PM – Proud Dad’s CO-ED Basketball – 3rd-6th grades
• 7:00PM- BLAST committee meeting in the media center
Wednesday, March 10
• 6:45-8:00AM –8th grade Girls Volleyball practice
• Popcorn Day – freshly popped popcorn is sold during choice hour for $1 in the main hallway
• 2:25-3:10PM – Parkin & Wallington classes in Jump Rope For Heart
• 4:15 – 5:30 PM – 7th grade Girls Volleyball practice
• 4:15 PM–Boys swim team meet @ home vs East Hills Middle School
• 7:00PM – 7/8 Winter Band Concert in the Cafeteria
Thursday, March 11
• 6:35 – 8:00AM –Boys swim team practice-7/8 grades only
• 7-8AM – Proud Dads Volleyball for 6th Grade Girls
• 8AM-2PM – Religious Diversity Journey to St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church for 8 students in 7/8 grade level
• 12:30PM - Lunch with the Principal in Staff Development I (located down 600 Hall). Bring your lunch for this informal time with the principal to ask questions and learn his perspectives.
• 1:35 – 2:20pm – Frishman & Butzin classes in Jump Rope For Heart
• 2:25-3:10PM – Burns & Harvath classes in Jump Rope For Heart
• 3:20-4:05PM ––7th & 8th grade Girls Volleyball practice during choice hour.
• 6:30-8:00PM – Proud Dad’s CO-ED Basketball – 3rd-6th grades
• 7:00 PM – PTSA Clearinghouse Meeting in the Media Center-All are invited to learn about the operations of the PTSA at BCS.
Friday, March 12
• Deadline: Choice Hour Selection sheets for 4th quarter due by 4:00PM today.
• Deadline: Current Instrumental Students - Acknowledgment form is due for next year’s continuation in band or orchestra.
• Deadline: Articles for E-Bugle due today kyraeg@wowway.com
• 6:35 – 8:00AM –Boys swim team practice-7/8 grades only
• 6:45-8:00AM –8th grade Girls Volleyball practice
• 7 – 8:00 AM–7th grade Girls Volleyball practice
• 1:35 – 2:20pm – Davis & Seley classes in Jump Rope For Heart
• 6:30 – 8:00PM – Most Valuable Male Night – cafeteria & gym. Enjoy movies, pizza, salad, wings and lots more. Cost is $5.50 per person. Email your RSVP to dawnanderic@sbcglobal.net now and pay at the door.
Saturday, March 13
• 8:00AM – 6:00PM – Middle School Regional Science Olympiad Competition – Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
Hot Entrée menu for the week: (subject to change, if necessary)
- Available everyday: Salad Bar, Hamburgers, Chicken Patties, Pizza & Cheese Breadsticks
Monday –Chicken or Cheese Quesadillas-Brown rice or green beans
Tuesday –Baked Fish Sticks-Potato wedges, vegetables
Wednesday –Soup and Salad Bar with Cheese Breadstick
Thursday – Roasted Turkey and gravy-Mashed potatoes, corn
Friday –Cheese Lasagna- Breadsticks or green beans
3rd and 4th GRADE PARENTS
There is no swimming this week. All 3/4 students will be in gym class during their physical education time due to the Jump Rope For Heart .
POWERSCHOOL – STUDENT IDs and PASSWORDS CHANGES for grades 5-8
A system error has caused all student PowerSchool passwords and IDs to change. Parent/Guardian IDs and passwords remain unchanged. The District Technology Services office regrets this error. Your student was issued a new PowerSchool ID and password the last week in February.
STUDENTS ASKING FOR PARENT FEEDBACK - Thank you for your participation!!
A few students in Mrs.Roberts class need your help! They have entered an environmental contest called the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge. The team includes Hannah Balicki, Julia Kiehle, and Dylan Walton. Their topic is about people needlessly cutting down trees. The students feel it may be a problem in our community. To complete the contest they need your help getting data.
If you could take some time to answer the question below, it would be great and help these students out a lot.
Question: "Do you know any homeowner or business that has cut down trees for the benefit of better looking landscapes or any other purely aesthetic reason?"
Please email your answer to Julia Kiehle at 2jk01bcs@birmingham.k12.mi.us and put Siemens Challenge in the subject line. Here is an example: Yes- John Doe"
IMPORTANT SURVEY – Please visit the site and respond.
To keep municipal and school board meetings and programs being shown on cable tv, it is important for the cable board that services Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms and Birmingham and Franklin to hear from viewers. Please take the survey at this link so that feedback can be given about programming.
http://www.birminghamcableboard.org/
CHOICE HOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Choice Hour Selection sheets will be distributed in homerooms on Monday March 8th. Please be looking for them!! Choice Hour selections with payment, if applicable, are due to BCS by 4:00 PM on Friday March 12th. You can visit www.bcsonline.info to view the QIV Choice Hour selections.
If your child will not be attending Choice Hour, then you need to have a waiver form signed by Mr. Hartley. A waiver form is available online.
Your student will also receive a BCS Now News audition form (this class is offered Monday through Friday but students can select the day that works best for them.) This form is due back to BCS by 4:00 PM on Friday March 12th.
All Choice Hour scheduling questions should be directed to Donna Feldmaier 248-203-4522 or df02bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us and all other questions regarding the Choice Hour program should be directed to Linda Stone at 248-203-4625 or ls06bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us.
CONGRATULATIONS TO BCS REFLECTION WINNERS
Once again BCS has done a wonderful job in the National Reflections Contest. We have 2 winners this year:
Jack Gamble received Statewide Merit Recognition for his Visual Arts piece titled "Inner Beauty".
Tess Helfrich received an Award of Excellence and is one of three Birmingham students whose work is moving onto State Level Competition! She played the piano and sang an original composition titled "Beauty Is..."
Thank you to everyone who participated in this great contest. BCS had many, many excellent entries this year and gave all of us yet another reason to be proud members of the BCS community!
THE BCS BLAST - Parents, please see new changes on the Blast tab at BCSOnline.info
Attention all BCS Families: the BLAST is right around the corner and we are excited to offer these wonderful opportunities to our community:
• Corporate Sponsors - donations with a value of $250 - $499 will receive advertisement on the Corporate Sponsor banner to be displayed in the cafeteria during the Blast. Corporate sponsors will be mentioned on the www.bcsonline.info website and is listed in the 2010 auction booklet and on the Blast T-shirt.
*Donations with a value of $500 or more will receive advertisement on the Platinum Corporate Sponsor banner to be prominently displayed in the cafeteria during the Blast and in the school for the remainder of the school year. Platinum Corporate Sponsor receives a one year advertisement on the www.bcsonline.info home page and is listed in the 2010 auction booklet and on the Blast T-shirt.
• Family Patron - $100 gets you valet parking, priority auction checkout, and a t-shirt.
• We are also looking for donations to our auction:
1) Tickets to sporting events you, or your company, or vendor(s), have access to always work well at the auction.
2) Your company’s product or service.
3) Golf or hunting outings are very popular
4) Sports memorabilia.
5) Access to Houses / Condominiums / Timeshares in resort areas are a huge auction cash generator!
Please email Laura Meso at laurameso@comcast.net or Therese Fortney at therese521@comcast.net with any item you would like to donate to the 2010 Blast auction. Download donation forms at www.bcsonline.com/blast . Thank you all for your continued support to BCS and your children! You’re the best! From your Blast co-chairs, Karen Best & Ken Gilbert.
Football Opportunity at Seaholm
8th graders who are interested in playing football at Seaholm for the Fall 2010 season are invited to attend the Seaholm Football Kick Off Meeting on Sunday, March 28 at 1:00 pm in the Seaholm Cafeteria. For more information, send an email to seaholmFB2010@aol.com or call Booster President Craig Frye at 248.790.0049.
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