02/04 BHS Tiger News

Good afternoon, Belleville Families! This is Week #3 of Semester 2, and we're ready for another full week of school 😉! While students are continuing learning for a new semester, we're already preparing to register for classes for next school year. Please watch for messages from the Counseling Team so that you are aware of when and what your student is signing up for. More details to follow. In the meantime, we are repeating these reminders from last week:

• Attendance: please make sure students are in school every day so they're not missing content and getting behind. Missing 1 day of school can put students 3 days behind in actual coursework, which causes additional stress.

• Tutoring and Studying: this is a great time to revisit your student's study habits and take advantage of teacher-offered tutoring, Homework Lab, and our addition Tutor Schedule

• Dress Code: Please remind your students that hoods, crop tops, and pajama pants (those are the top three rule-breakers) are not allowed in the building. We are preparing them for the world of work and want them to have access to as many opportunities as possible - including those of our community and business partners who frequent the building.

We are excited to report that BHS was selected as the LIVE BROADCAST site for WDIV's coverage of the "In Your Neighborhood" feature on the city of Belleville! This will take place on Monday, February 5th at 4pm and again at 5:30pm. Be sure to tune in and share with family and friends!!

Have a wonderful week - in Purpose, Excellence, and ACHIEVEMENT - GO TIGERS!!

Black History Month comes alive at BHS this year as learning, acknowledgements, and celebrations are represented in ALL our departments. From art projects and displays in our 2D and 3D Art Classes, learning about past and current leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, to celebrating music pioneers in our Band and Vocal classes. The month culminates with student performances and an assembly on Thursday, February 29th.

• February 6th: William D. Ford Career Technical Center Open House, 6pm (See Counseling Section for more information)
  

• February, 12-15th: 2024-2025 Course Registration

• February 14th: Student Count Day

• February 15th: Parent Course Registration Meeting, 6:30pm

• February 19th: NO SCHOOL

• February 21st: Tiger Parent Meeting, 6:30pm

• March 2nd: Jazz Band Spaghetti Dinner, 5pm-8pm

🍌 BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENUS: https://vanburenschools.nutrislice.com/menu

For our 2nd Belleville Community Career Day on April 25, 2024, we’re looking for businesses, representatives for all career pathways, and corporations to talk about careers and employment opportunities. This event will be held in the BHS Commons. We hope to continue to foster connections between employers and students and learn how to prepare for careers, discover opportunities, and develop a professional networking circle.

Interested in being involved? Scan the QR Code or use this link for pre-registration.

For questions, please contact Mrs. Paula Slingerland:

(734)697-9133 x2011

Pslinger@vanburenschools.net

LAST WEEK'S TIGER VICTORIES!

-Girls Basketball beat Wayne Memorial and Livonia Franklin to take firm control of the KLAA East Divison.

-Boys Basketball beat John Glenn and Franklin to remain in the KLAA East Division Race.

-Boys Swim beat Franklin

Upcoming HOME events:

- 2/5 Unified Basketball Game, 4pm

- 2/6 Boys F/JV/V Basketball vs Fordson. 4/5:30/7

- 2/6 Boys Swim & Dive vs Wyandotte Roosevelt. 6:30

- 2/8 Boys Swim & Dive vs John Glenn. 6:30 Senior Night

- 2/9 Boys F/JV/V Basketball vs Stevenson. 4:00/5:30/7:00

-2/9 Boys and Girls Bowling vs Stevenson. 3pm. Lodge Lanes.

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

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

Upcoming Dates:

• February 7, 2024 - Senior Yard Sign google form due

• February 8, 2024 - Pre-order google form for Paczki fundraiser due

• February 9, 2024 - Senior Banner located in town google form is due

• February 13, 2024 -BHS Dine to Donate at Applebee’s from 4-9 pm. See link for flyer

• February 14, 2024 - Class of 2024 Valentine Bake Sale during all lunches.

Please help support the Class of 2024 Senior Party by ordering a Paczki Donut. Last day to pre-order is February 8, 2024. Please click this Paczki Pre-Order Form LINK

Valentine Bake Sale on February 14, 2024 - See link to donate items.

Class of 2024 Information:

• Attention Seniors: Belleville High School Class of 2024 Prom Passes are now available. A copy of BHS Prom guest passes can be found outside room 93, room 340, the main office, and online. Please see the link below. If you have any questions please email Mrs. Lasenby at flasenby@vanburenschools.net. The Last day to submit a guest pass to the main office is MARCH 22, 2024 BY 2:40 PM. Here is the BHS PROM GUEST PASS LINK

• The Class of 2024 Senior Yard Sign is now available for purchase for $30. This google form must be completed if you purchased a Senior Yard Sign with the Senior Package or separately on the SBA option which is located on Parent Connect. We will offer, 1 DAY ONLY, the option to make a payment in person during all lunches on Wednesday 7, 2024. Orders will not be placed without the confirmation of payment and the completion of this Class of 2024 Senior Yard Sign google form. Complete a separate google form for each yard sign purchased. Yard sign google forms must be completed by Wednesday, February 7, 2024. See the link to complete the google form and select your yard sign.

• Please help support the Class of 2024 Senior Party by ordering a Paczki Donut. Last day to pre-order is February 8, 2024. Please click this Paczki Pre-Order Form LINK

• March 12, 2024 - Senior Superlative and Spring Senior shirt voting during English classes

• March 13, 2024 - Class of 2024 Senior Parent Meeting at 7:00 pm

Senior Class of 2024 information can be located in the Senior Informational Packet below.

Click on the link above to learn about paid and volunteer opportunities in the upcoming elections.

Monday, February 5th- Friday, February 9th- National School Counseling Week

Monday, February 5th- Mindful Monday- Self-Love

Thursday, February 8th- School to Tools- CTE Mobile Experience (See flyer below for more information)

National School Counseling Week 2024 (#NSCW24) is Feb. 5-9, 2024, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February. The 2024 theme is "School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused."

Learn more about the role of this essential profession: https://www.schoolcounselor.org/role

February is National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. Therefore, we are highlighting the career pathway of Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Technology. CTE programs provide students with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers and to become lifelong learners.

Please attend William D. Ford Career and Technical Center Open House on Tuesday, February 6th to learn more about CTE programs offered to BHS students.

Are you interested in construction but not sure what field you want to pursue? Do you want to learn more about the benefits and opportunities an apprenticeship program has to offer? Are unsure about what to pursue after high school? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we have a wonderful opportunity for you…. Tools to School will be here on Thursday, February 8th, with their semi truck, for a mobile, hands on, field trip. We have an open time slot for students to sign up for this interactive exploration during their 4th hour. Here’s a quick snapshot of what activities students will do:

• nail/screw drive challenge

• framing challenge

• leveling challenge

• virtual welding

• augmented reality exploration

• and much more

Space is limited and attendance is by sign up only. If you are interested in learning more about Tools to Schools, please visit: schoolstotools.org/students or contact Mrs. Moore, counselor, for additional information.

Interested in pursuing computer science? SMASH Academy is offering a 100% FREE Computer Science intensive college prep program at the University of Michigan this summer for current 10th or 11th graders. Here are a few reasons to apply:

• Live on a college campus as part of a 3-week hybrid residential and virtual CS education program during the summer from July 6 - 26, 2024
• Build core computer science & technical skills needed to participate and succeed in the future workforce.
• Build a robust community of peers and support that will last a lifetime.
• Focus on building the academic and life skills essential to succeed in Computer Science Connect with Computer Science professionals.
• Have access to college and work readiness opportunities
• Target audience is for under- represented, first generation and low income students, but all may apply

We are already planning for the 2024-2025 school year! Beginning February 12th, the counselors will work with students to discuss their purpose, career pathways and courses for the 2024-2025 school year. Please take some time to our view our Program of Studies to learn more about our course offerings. Current BHS students will register for courses during their English class according to the schedule listed below:

Registration Dates:

February 12th- Class of 2025

February 13th- Class of 2026

February 14th- Class of 2027

New this year! BHS counselors will host a course registration workshop for parents and students on Thursday, February 15th at 6:30pm. During this workshop, parents and students will have the opportunity collaborate with counselors to select courses for the upcoming school year and learn about our special programs.

Also, check out this new list of scholarships available to Wayne County high school student. Click on the link to view list.

Detroit and Wayne County Scholarships

Thank you for your time and attention to this week's Tiger News.

Have a great week everyone, and GO TIGERS!

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

As we close the Semester, there are several students (approximately 70) who have accrued multiple detentions or who have failed to take advantage of several rescheduling opportunities will serve In-School Suspensions (ISS). Beginning Semester 2, students who fail to serve Saturday detentions will serve an In-School Suspension instead of being suspended out of school. The goal is to have students present and in a monitored environment where they can continue to be productive. For questions or concerns, simply reply to any of your student's previously sent Detention emails.

BHS is excited to announce that our Journalism Class has produced it's NEXT edition of their online newspaper, Beneath The Stripes! This was shared with students before the break, and our journalists will utilize feedback from students and staff to make continuous improvements. Visit beneaththestripes.com to see what they have accomplished so far. Go Tigers!!

It's the most wonderful time of the year - the Michigan winter weather is upon us. With the cold, darkness, ice, and snow, traffic at student drop off will be slow. Please be patient and kind! Here are some tips to help make drop off faster and safer for all:

• The only drop off and pick up area for students is on the west entrance, the entrance into the Central Office building. To enter the main entrance, you MUST have a parking pass!
• Please make sure your students are only crossing the roads when the safety patrol is present and has stopped traffic. They will let your student know when it is safe to cross.
• Please ask your students to be prepared to get out of the vehicle with all of their belongings as soon as the vehicle stops.
• If you are the first vehicle in the drop off line, please STOP at the "Student Drop Off" sign. This will help more cars get to the sidewalk to drop their students off.
• Make sure to pull all the way up to the car in front of you UNLESS you are in the crosswalk. If you are the second vehicle in the group, you will be the one nearest the crosswalk; leave enough space between your car and the first one in the group for students to cross safely.
• Please follow the staff's driving directions. The stop sign/signal to stop is not a suggestion; you must stop! This is for staff and STUDENT SAFETY!
• Do not drop students off in the passing (left) lane! Students should only exit the vehicle from the right lane (nearest building and sidewalk).
• If your student needs more time exiting the vehicle, there is a spot on the right just past the "Student Drop Off" sign; park there. This way traffic can continue to flow.
• Make sure your lights are on.

There will be some BIG changes in the Belleville Cafe after winter break! However, before these changes happen, the lines have been long. Here are some tips to make the lunch lines go faster and lunch more enjoyable:

• Make sure students have their student IDs present before getting into line. They can scan them at checkout. This will expedite the time in line.
• If students are buying snacks or drinks not provided with the free lunch, have the cash in hand ready to give to the cafeteria worker, or you can add money to the student's account.
• Please clean up your trash and place it in the proper containers on your way out of the cafeteria.
• Lastly, if you have suggestions for food ideas or quality, please speak to an administrator or Chef Craig. We want you to enjoy the food and the entire lunch experience.

From the The Belleville High School Café:

Students, to keep things timely and smoothly, please remember these tips:

1. Please be patient and do not cut in line
2. There are two lines: PIZZA and Other Entrees
3. You must get a fruit or vegetable in order for the meal to be free
4. Only one juice or milk per meal/student
5. Only one entrée per meal (additional entrees are $2.00 each)
6. Pop, chips, snacks cost money, but you can use your school account to pay
7. If you are not purchasing any extras, please go through the line that is not for buying snacks (clipboard side)

Parents & Guardians: Food Account Payments

In order to fund your child's lunch account, please follow the steps below:

1. Login to the MiStar ParentConnect Portal with your PIN and Password. Your school secretary can assist you if you need this information.

2. Click on your student's name, and you will see a variety of options on the menu at left.

3. Click on the Cafeteria link in the menu at left

4. Click on the "Online Food Service Payment" at far right.

5. Enter the amount you would like to add to your student's cafeteria account.

6. Follow the prompts to enter your payment information.

Thank you for making the first week enjoyable and check out our menu online.

https://vanburenschools.nutrislice.com/menu

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, blankets, pajama bottoms, hair scarves or durags.

Link to Student Handbook: 2023 - 2024 BHS Student Handbook

ATTENTION PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: Students will ONLY be receiving detention notices via email. They will no longer receive paper notices. Since we ALWAYS copy the parent/guardian on these notices, we ask that you remind your student, as needed, about their obligation. We appreciate your partnership!

Remember, for EVERY 3 tardies, students will serve 1 detention. This also applies to other infractions, such as Dress Code Violations.

If a student needs to reschedule a detention, they must see Mrs. Dawn Spicer during the student's designated lunch time. Mrs. Spicer will be located in the lunch room to address rescheduling or questions regarding assigned detentions. Students are NOT permitted to leave class to speak with her regarding detentions.

Lunch detentions will only be assigned for special circumstances; an administrator must approve lunch detentions. For every after school detention, a student will serve two lunch detentions.

Detention Rules:

1. You must be on time to detention and sign in electronically. After school detention starts at 2:15 and ends at 3:15. Students have 5 minutes from the first lunch bell to get to the Tiger Den. Saturday detention starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 10:00 AM.
2. You will need to check in your phone with an administrator.
3. If serving lunch detention, you will wait until the lunch lines are clear of students and administrative approval before getting a lunch.
4. You will not talk or sleep during detention.
5. You will clean up after yourself: clean any trash, push in chairs, and put away anything borrowed.
6. If serving lunch detention, you will wait until you are released before leaving the Tiger Den.
7. If you get kicked out, other consequences may happen including out of school suspension.

You may have heard from your students about several classroom holds (where students remain in classes and are not allowed in the halls) due to MERT calls happening in the building. MERTs happen any time there is medical event happening with a student or staff member. The protocol below was developed along with our district Nurse, Nurse Munoz, and is as follows:

• A staff member is alerted of a potential medical emergency anywhere in the building.
• The staff member alerts the Main Office.
• The Main Office calls for a Classroom Hold over the PA system (students remain in classrooms and the hallways are cleared).
• The MERT team reports to the announced location to assess the situation and determine next steps.
• If paramedics are called, students remain in classrooms in order for first responders to efficiently support the student or staff member, and transport them to a more private location or to an emergency room if needed.
• The classroom hold is then lifted and the hallways are now accessible as normal.

If you have any questions about the process, feel free to reach out to Nurse Munoz at dmunoz@vanburenschools.net.

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