4/23 BHS Tiger News

Good afternoon, BHS Families! This is week #11 of Semester 2, and we're in the 2nd week of Quarter 4! If you have not done so already, please be sure to check your student's Progress Report in MiStar/Parent Connect. The learning in this quarter is the final push to set students up for success next school year!

SAVE THE DATES: We have several exciting things happening this week! Details for each can be found in below in this week's newsletter.

• Tiger Parent Meeting & Open House for Incoming Students (4/26)
• The College and Career Fair is this week for students (4/27) - during the school day.
• The Community Career Day (4/27) - for students during the school day.
• Tiger Drama presents High School Musical! - (4/28 & 4/29)

M-STEP TESTING - Final Testing Series

Our 11th Grade students are back on the schedule for M-Step Testing this week in Science and Social Studies. Parents and Guardians, please be sure your student is getting a good night's sleep and eating something in the morning. Thought these assessments are shorter in length than SAT; students still need to do their very best. We're in the testing home stretch! Students will be provided with their results after we have been released to do so by the State.

For this month's Tiger Parent Meeting, we will be joined by families of incoming freshmen for a briefing over our programming and plans for the next school year and beyond. The 8th Grade/Incoming Freshman Open House begins at 6:00pm and we will start the regular Tiger Parent/PTO Meeting at 6:30pm. One of this month's focus items will be around ideas for ways to show appreciation for our caring and hardworking teaching staff. Don't miss this opportunity to get involved in something purposeful! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8th - May 12th.

THANK YOU for your attention to the information in this week's newsletter. Have a wonderful week - GO TIGERS!!

~ Principal Crockett, AP Mrs. Green, AP Mr. Roberson, AP Ms. Slingerland, BNT Director Mr. Wilsey, and Athletic Director Mr. Brodie

Attention BHS Parents and Guardians,

Your student has an amazing opportunity to learn about different career pathways on April 27th. Belleville Community Career Day will host up to fifty businesses to network with our students, teach them about their careers, and learn about possible job shadowing, internships, and employment opportunities.

What can you do to help your student? Ask your student what pathway they are interested in. Ask them if they have spoken with their counselor regarding classes that align with their desired pathway. Ask them, "Did you sign up for Career Day?"

If they did not sign up, use the attached QR code, and help your student sign up for this great opportunity!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IehUWYH60ZdEX074l-JRBvyaR-vnaZUG/view?usp=drive_web

From YOUR Tiger Parent PTO, this is the individual link for the SignUpGenius for the donations for Teacher Appreciation Week, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944AFA82DA7F9C07-teacher. We look forward to seeing ALL our families on Wednesday, April 26th @ 6:30pm!

Attention BHS Parents, Guardians, Family and Friends! Mark your calendars for the April 28th and 29th showings of High School Musical, presented by our very own Tiger Drama student cast & crew. Our students have been busy creating, designing, building, and rehearsing for a production that you don't want to miss! Performance information is on the flyer below. We'll see you soon - Don't miss it!

On Saturday, Van Buren Public School’s Annual District Art Show will look a little different this year. The Elementary Schools will be showcasing their student work at building based art exhibits making this the first year that will be secondary student work only! While we are obviously disappointed to not be collaborating with the Elementary Schools this spring, it opened the opportunity for even more student work from the Middle and High School! The Art Show is scheduled to take place in the Cafeteria of Belleville High School on Saturday, April 29th 2023 from Noon until 4pm.

• April 24th: State Testing Continues! This week is M-Step for 11th Grade students. See the Counseling Corner for specific dates and information.
  

• April 26th: Tiger Parent Meeting for ALL Grades, 6:30pm in the Commons
  

• April 27th: BHS College & Career Fair AND Belleville Community Career Fair (during school hours)

• April 28th & 29th: Tiger Drama presents "High School Musical" 4/28 @ 7pm, 4/29 @ 2pm & 7pm

• April 29th: BHS & McBride Art Show (Secondary) 12pm-4pm

• May 6th:

Tiger Victories!

-Varsity Softball were runner-ups in the Jefferson Invitational.

- Boys Track took 1st place at the Woodhaven Warrior Invitational!

- Girls V Soccer remains undefeated and in prime position to make a run at the East Division Championship.

Upcoming Home Schedules

• 4/24 JV Softball vs Northville, 4:00pm
• 4/24 JV/V Girls Soccer vs Franklin, 5:30/7:00pm
• 4/24 V Tennis vs Stevenson, 4:00pm
• 4/25 V Golf vs Fordson, 3:00pm Willow Golf Course
• 4/25 JV Softball vs Summit Academy, 4:00pm DH
• 4/26 JV Baseball vs Fordson, 4:30pm
• 4/26 V LAX vs Northville, 5:30pm
• 4/26 JV Softball vs Fordson, 4:00pm DH
• 4/27 V Tennis vs Dearborn, 4:00pm
• 4/28 JV/V Girls Soccer vs Edsel Ford, 4/5pm
• 4/28 JV Softball vs Tecumseh, 4pm DH
• 4/28 JV Baseball vs Taylor, 4:30pm

For all Athletics Information, including upcoming practices and game schedules, click the LINK below. GO TIGERS!

BHS Athletics Homepage | Belleville High School (vanburenschools.net)

The Class of 2025 is sponsoring a Movie Night Fundraiser to see Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Movie Premier. Students from all grades are invited to attend. Please complete the form linked here, if you are attending the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Movie Premier Fundraiser Event Friday, May 5, 2023 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm! Movie starts promptly at 4:10 pm. You can pay for your ticket on PaySchools under the tab Class of 2025 Movie Fundraiser Event. There are ONLY 80 tickets available so please get your ticket now! The last day to purchase a ticket while supplies last is May 2, 2023. IMPORTANT: Tickets will be handed out at the theater, so if you plan on sitting with a friend(s) you must arrive together. If you have any questions or concerns please email flasenby@vanburenschools.net

The Class of 2024 is hosting a Cyber Friday BIG in Best Game’s Fundraiser on May 12, 2023 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm in Ypsilanti, MI. The cost of this event is $30.00 (Included in the $30 is Laser Tag, Bumper Cars, Trampoline Adventure Park, Ninja Course, Tsunami Slide, Jousting, Valo Jump, Valo Climb, VR Gravedigger Monster Truck, Wolverine Drop Tower, Football Bowling.) (Also, Selfie Mini Golf, and Cornhole will be included for free but ONLY IF 100+ presale tickets are sold.) The money is due by May 3, 2023. There will be no exceptions as we have to provide the venue with a head count. This event is OPEN TO ALL GRADES. If your child would like to attend this event, all attendees are required to complete THE GOOGLE FORM LINKED here for attendance purposes, terms & conditions, and more.

Juniors - Class of 2024:

Senior Status shirts are available for purchase NOW on PaySchools until April 26, 2023. IF YOU PURCHASED A JUNIOR PACKAGE, your senior status shirt is included, HOWEVER, you must ALSO complete the google form to indicate your shirt size. EVERYONE, Please complete this google form to indicate the shirt size.

SENIORS - Class of 2023:

Prom seating selection is May 4, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. during all lunches. If you are a virtual student, you need to come up to the school on May 4th or have a friend turn in your list. Please use the list linked here to fill in group names. More information is on the form linked here. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Testorelli or Mr. Tedaldi.

Belleville High School Proud Parent and Proud Grandparent shirts of a BHS graduate are available for purchase on PaySchools under the tab BHS Proud Parent or BHS Proud Grandparent. Here is the link to the form to place an order and directions on how to make a payment.

Help support upcoming events sponsored by Student Council and earn Senior hours. The next event is working at the concessions stand during the BHS musical. Please fill out the form, linked here, to sign-up by Wednesday, April 26, 2023. We will send you a text and an email confirming if we have a spot for you. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Lasenby at flasenby@vanburenschools.net or Mrs. Testorelli at ctestorelli@vanburenschools.net.

Upcoming Senior Class Dates:

• Friday, April 28, 2023 - Last Day to purchase Prom Tickets

• Thursday, May 4, 2023 during all lunches - Prom Table selection

• Friday, May 5, 2023-Decision Day Celebration

• Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - Cap & gown and senior shirt distribution - all lunches

• Friday, May 19, 2023 - Senior Service hours due

• Friday, May 19, 2023 - Last day to submit graduation cap decoration application

• Thursday, May 24, 2023- Senior Recognition Night

• Friday, June 2, 2023 - Senior Prom

• Saturday, June 3, 2023 - Senior Party

• Thursday, June 8, 2023 - Graduation

If you have questions concerning upcoming senior events, here is the link to the Class of 2023 Informational Packet and the link to the Class of 2023 google slide presentation from March 8, 2023. Reference back to both of these links for updated information to assist you with your questions.

Click on the Student Opportunities link to learn more about new internships, volunteering and work experience opportunities.

We are excited to host our Annual College and Career Fair in-person this year! All 10th and 11th grade students will have the opportunity to meet with college representative and career professionals. The college and career fair will take place during 2nd and 3rd hours. Students are encouraged to review the list of colleges that will be present during the fair to maximize their time in the fair. Here are a few suggested questions for students ask the representatives:

1. What do students like most about your school? What is the biggest complaint from students?
2. What kinds of students are happiest at your school?
3. Where do students hang out on campus? Do students mostly live on or off campus?
4. What financial aid programs does your college offer?
5. What academic programs are the most popular at your college?
6. Do admission officers make decisions solely on numbers and stats, or do extracurricular activities truly matter at your school?
7. How would you describe the academic pressure and workload?
8. How does your career planning department compare to other colleges/universities?
9. What are the faculty like and how accessible are they outside of class?
10. Are there internships available specific to my major?
11. Is there job placement help for graduates?
12. Are you able to give me the names of a few students that I can talk to about their experience at your school?

• Monday, April 24th
• Tuesday, April 25th

• Tuesday, April 25th

• Monday, April 24th (Hours 1st - 6th)

• Wednesday, April 26th (Hours 1st - 3rd) AM Students
• Wednesday, April 26th (Hours 4th - 6th) PM Students

Business careers can look very different across the spectrum in terms of levels of education, rate of pay, lifestyle, etc. To pursue a job in this pathway, or any pathway for that matter, one must consider the training and education that you would need to obtain a job in their preferred field/industry. There are many careers that can be obtained with an Associate’s Degree. Additionally, a Bachelor’s degree can create more and different opportunities and an MBA (Master of Business Administration) can give you the knowledge and skills to do just about anything in the business world. Here are some job titles that could be obtained with various levels of post secondary education.

Associate Degree (2 years) Avg. Salary in Michigan $36,574

• Computer Support Specialist

• Payroll Specialist

• Sales Support Specialist

• Retail Sales Associate

• Administrative Assistant

• Customer Service Representative

• Office Manager

• Account Manager

• Sales Manager

Bachelor Degree (4 years) Avg. Salary $48,769

• Medical and Health Services Manager

• Information Security Analyst

• Operations Research Analyst

• Market Research Analyst

• Financial Manager

• Fundraiser

• Management Analyst

• Human Resources Specialist

• Accountant

• Marketing Manager

• Investment Banker

• Business Consultant

Master of Business Administration (MBA Bachelor Degree + 2 years) Avg. Salary In Michigan $66,307

• Business Operations Manager

• Financial Manager

• Management Consultant

• Human Resources Manager

• IT Manager

• Higher Education Administration

• Chief Executive Officer

• Purchasing Manager

• Marketing Manager

May 1 is a big day across the state and nation in the college admission process. It's the day by which seniors nationwide decide what they want to do with their futures and decide where they will go after high school. BHS will host it's annual Decision Day to celebrate the Class of 2023 as they make this important decision to achieve greatness by committing to a postsecondary educational plan.

This celebration will continue to create a college-going culture within Belleville High School. In October, we helped our seniors complete college applications and file the FAFSA during Michigan College Month; today we get to celebrate this effort as they take their next big step!

We will celebrate Decision Day during the week of May 1-5 with a schoolwide spirit week! We are encouraging all students to participate in Spirit Week! We will have a special assembly for seniors on Friday, May 5th to celebrate and highlight their postsecondary decisions.

Dual Enrollment allows students to begin taking free dual enrollment classes in the 9th grade and continue to take up to ten dual enrollment courses overall in grades 9-12.

There is still time to register for dual enrollment classes for the 2023-2024 school year. Please contact Mrs. Quick or your counselor for more information.

Scholarships:

• Belleville Fire Auxiliary- Due April 30, 2023
• Junior League of Detroit- Due May 1, 2023
• Keystone Academy and Parent Teacher Organization Perseverance Scholarship- Due April 17, 2023
• MASPA Minority Education Scholarship Program - 2.8+ GPA, Entering field of education - Due May 12, 2023
• Michigan Association of School Personnel Administrators Minority Education Scholarship- May 12, 2023
• MFSAA Scholarship- Due May 5, 2023
• Michigan Jumpstart- Due April 30, 2023
• Michigan Senior Scholarship Program- Due April 23, 2023
• My Impact Challenge- 9th-12th grade - Due May 31, 2023

• Public Service Credit Union- Due April 30, 2023

• Savage PTO Scholarship- Due May 4, 2023

• The Donovan Xavier Baker Scholarship Fund- Due April 30, 2023
• Van Buren Association of School Administrators Scholarship- Due April 21, 2023
  
• Vibe Credit Union Scholarship - Seniors - Due May 1, 2023

Be sure your student is making of the most of their time this Spring. Check out the Spring Checklists listed below.

Great Lakes FLAG Football is looking for volunteers every Sunday beginning April 16th - June 4th. They are looking for volunteers to hold yard markers during flag football games. Games are located at Loon Feather Point Park 1340 S. Grove St. Ypsilanti Twp. Games begin at 1pm. Students can earn up to 5 hours each Sunday. Please contact Sean Elliott for more information at 734-294-8080. You can also show up at the field on Sundays ready to volunteer.

There are many opportunities for students of all ages to learn about a variety of career pathways this summer. Click on the photo below to learn about summer camp opportunities!

Have you received your FAFSA award letters from your college or university? Need help understanding your financial aid package? If so, please consider attending a free webinar sponsored by MI Student Aid. The first webinar will be held on Thursday, March 23rd. Please click on the link to attend webinar and for more information.

Webinars: https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/students-fams/understanding-your-award-letter/virtual-sessions

Informational website: https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/students-fams/understanding-your-award-letter

Please contact Dr. Rosenblum for more information.

Did you know that your child can get behavioral health services at school? The Corner Health Center has a satellite office at Belleville High School located in the counseling office, thanks to a grant from the state of Michigan. The E3 (Enhancing, Expanding Emotional Health) Program allows Corner Health to staff the office with a licensed mental health therapist and an office manager five days per week. Therapy is available for students and youth ages 10-21 that reside in the Van Buren School District.

In person and virtual appointments are available. Program hours are:

• Monday & Tuesday 7:30am - 3:30pm,
• Tuesday 7:30am- 2:30pm,
• Wednesday 7:30am - 7:30pm and
• Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm.

This event, sponsored by Wayne County Women's Commission, is just one of many ways that Michigan WORKS! is supporting the work of Wayne County and connecting employers and citizens to helpful resources.

Please use this link to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-womens-resource-fair-tickets-582408087267

• Due to an apparent comfortability with getting to class late, BHS will be returning to Hall Sweeps. Students caught in the halls after the late bell has rung will be scheduled to serve SAME DAY DETENTIONS. Parents and guardians, please speak with your student about the Excellence that being on time exhibits. Timeliness is a life skill that speaks to dependability and responsibility!
• Also, this is a reminder that SCHOOL STARTS AT 7:10am. We are getting an abundance of students coming to school and being dropped off late - which negatively affects their learning, other students' learning, and the classroom environment as a whole. We believe in our students, and their ability to be great. It starts every day at 7:10am!

GREAT NEWS! In addition to our Tuesday/Thursday Homework Lab and Tutoring options for after school, we are now introducing the teacher-led Tutoring schedule. Students report directly to the designated teacher's classroom after school. CLICK HERE for the Tutoring Schedule, and revisit often for updates.

DRESS CODE - By now, some of you have received an email saying that your student has received a Dress Code violation. While these are minor infractions (typically for wearing a hood in the building or wearing a crop top or pajama pants), they can add up! Please be sure to speak with your student if they are receiving multiple of these emails. Besides academics, we are also teaching employability skills - which in many cases includes following a workplace dress code. Thank you for your support!

BUILDING, STUDENT, AND STAFF SAFETY

In light of recent events, and as a firm reminder of a couple of our safety basics please be intentional about discussing these two with your student(s).

• Building Entrances/Locked Doors: All entry doors in the building lock at 7:10am. After this, the only doors that may be utilized are at the Main Entrance. Students are not to open, leave from, nor prop open building doors. Failure to follow these safety protocols results in immediate suspension.

• Metal Detecting Wands: BHS began last year and continues this year utilizing wands as a metal detection option. These wand searches will take place in randomly selected classrooms during randomly-selected hours. Our goal is to continue to build upon our swift, yet thorough process to help detect anything that could be deemed as potentially dangerous. We believe that the random selection process will be more effective than announced, routine, or predictable searches. These "wanding" events will be attended and supervised by our local law enforcement.

NOTICE: Any family who receives a 5 Day Truancy Letter has a student who is at risk of failing the semester, and has a higher risk of not completing high school. PLEASE reach out to your student's counselor or assistant principal if your student is having issues with attendance. There may be solutions that haven't been considered yet. Don't let it turn into a 10 day problem...

Per the Student Handbook, any student who is absent from school for all or any part of the day without a legitimate excuse will be considered truant. All students and parents are subject to the truancy laws of the State. If a student, under the age of eighteen (18), is truant for more than ten (10) total days during a semester, he/she may be reported to the appropriate authorities. As a courtesy, BHS will send letters for any student who has been absent for 5 days.

ABSENCE NOTIFICATIONS:

ATTENTION PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: If you receive an attendance notice via phone or text, this means your student MISSED AT LEAST ONE CLASS that day. If it was not approved by a parent/guardian, this is cause for a follow up with them. Tardies will be handled through the general discipline policy checklist as a minor infraction.

An excellent educational experience is always undergirded by a safe and orderly environment. Please take the time to review the Student Handbook, which includes the BHS Student Dress Code. For a quick review of items to avoid, please click the link for COMMON DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS.

In particular, students will not be wearing:

• Hoods
• Crop Tops
• Ski Masks
• or any bedwear or grooming attire, including pajamas or pajama bottoms, hair scarves or durags.

Link to Student Handbook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NJVkEanO8w2Yu6-V7QVP6snU0M1YCviWpn5G61hrmZ8/edit?usp=sharing

Email: ncrockett@vanburenschools.net
Website: https://www.vanburenschools.net/o/belleville-high
Location: 501 West Columbia Avenue, Belleville, MI, USA
Phone: 734.697.9133