11/05/23 BHS Tiger News

Greetings Belleville Families, this is Week #11 and we are now in our 2nd Marking Period. This is a fresh start...a clean slate for students to apply lessons learned, and to make this their BEST marking period so far!.

PROGRESS REPORTS will be posted by Friday, November 10th. In the interim, you can utilize the MARKS tab in Parent Connect/MiStar to view finalized quarter grades for each class.

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🍡A TASTE OF ITALY - Our next Tiger Parent Meeting on November 15th will include refreshments served by our Culinary Arts students and Chef Craig from our NEW Foodservice Company, Chartwells. The meeting begins at 6:30pm and will include an overview from our Counseling Team. You will receive an RSVP notice via ParentSquare tomorrow so the culinary team can plan for numbers. Don't miss this one!

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🌜 IT'S DARK OUT!

Attention Parents/Guardians, and drivers of ALL ages! Now that it is dark during the time of arrival, please be sure to SLOW DOWN when in school zones! If your student is walking or riding a bike 🚲 to school, PLEASE make sure they are wearing light or reflective clothing, or even that they include lights or flashing lights which can be purchased inexpensively. Let's keep our students safe! Here are a few links for purchasing the lights.

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• November 6th: Belleville Early College Information Meeting, 5:30pm (see info below)
  

• November 15th: Tiger Parent Meeting w/Culinary Sampling, 6:30pm

• November 17th & 18th: Tiger Drama presents - CLUE on Stage

• November 18th: BHS Craft & Vendor Show - 9am-3pm

• November 22nd-24th: Thanksgiving Break

• November 29th- Early College Alliance (ECA) Information Meeting, 6:30pm (See flyer in Counseling section)

To learn more about Native American Heritage Month: Click Here

To view upcoming national events (in person & online): Click Here

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!

LAST WEEK'S TIGER VICTORIES!

-Varsity Boys Football beat Saline 65-14 to claim another District Championship! They now play Northville in the Regional Championship on Saturday, November 11th at 1:00pm. Tickets are sold on GoFan ONLY. No Passes.

Upcoming HOME events:

- Varsity Football vs Northville. Regional Championship. Will be played on 11/11 at BHS at 1:00pm.

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)

VOLUNTEERS MAKE THE WORLD GO 'ROUND!!

Parent Volunteers are needed for upcoming events. See the list below and this link to sign up.

• November 6th - 10th - Collection of Food Drive items - Students will be at the drop off area before and after school to collect any donations

• November 17 and 18, 2023 - Craft Show - Volunteers needed

• November 21, 2023 - Staff Thanksgiving Dinner - Volunteers and Donations

BHS Upcoming Dates:

• BHS Food Drive - November 6th - 10th - see link for items needed - Students will be at the drop off area before and after school to collect any donations

• BHS Craft and Vendor Show - November 18th from 9am - 3pm - see link for more information
  

• BHS Class of 2024 Dine to Donate at Aubree’s - November 20th from 11am - 10 pm
  

Volunteer Opportunities for Students and Senior Hours: BHS Student Volunteer Google Form Link

Class of 2024 Information:

If you missed the Senior Parent meeting, here is the link to the slide presentation.

Thursday, November 9th- Scholarship Workshop (English 12 classes)

Thursday, November 9th- Social Emotional Learning - Health classes

Thursday, November 9th- Scholarship Boot Camp, 2:15-3:15, Rm. 88

Friday, November 10th- University of Michigan Ann Arbor Tour

College Visit- Grand Valley State University

November is National Scholarship month making it the perfect time to learn more about scholarships and where to find them. Scholarship funds help with bridging the gap between financial aid that may be offered and the total cost of your college education.

Scholarships are not based solely on academic merit, athletics or financial need. The truth is there are countless scholarships for all kinds of things, so don’t assume you’re not eligible. A scholarship might cover the entire cost of your tuition, or it might be a one-time award of a few hundred dollars. Either way, it’s worth your time to apply because it’ll help reduce the cost of your education.

So far, the Class of 2024 has earned $282, 750 in scholarship dollars!

Click on the scholarship button to learn more about scholarship opportunities!

Attention AP Students!

AP Exam payment is due by November 14th. Please click on the link below to make payment. There is a $40.00 late fee if paid after November 14th! Please use the QR Code below to access payment link.

Good News! Belleville High School is partnered with Washtenaw Community College for dual enrollment! Juniors and seniors are able to take advantage of this opportunity. Students are allowed to take one class per semester that is academic in nature. Students must have their own transportation(unless the class is online) and class must take place after school hours. If interested please complete the Dual enrollment Interest survey (by clicking the link below)?.For additional questions please contact Mrs. Quick at kquick@vanburenschools.net

Dual Enrollment Interest Form

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (ASVAB CEP) is a free program offered by the Department of Defense that consists of:

• The ASVAB multiple aptitude test
• Interest Self-Assessment
• Career Exploration Tools

Please click on the link below if you are interested in your student completing the ASVAB Test.

ASVAB Test Registration

There are many changes coming and the FAFSA is expected to be released sometime in December. The minute we hear a date, we will be sure to let you know. In the meantime... Check out this video for more information.

Every fall BHS host college representatives in our building. We invite juniors and seniors to learn more about a variety colleges and establish relationships with the college rep. This week a representative from University of Michigan Flint, New York University and Baker College will visit BHS. Please use the link below to sign-up to attend.

11/6- Grand Valley State University

11/13- Northern Michigan University

11/13- Cleveland State University

11/15- U.S. Air Force

12/5- Douglas J Aveda Institute

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

BUILDING, STUDENT AND STAFF SAFETY

We have been reminding students recently that school safety is the responsibility of us ALL. Please be intentional about discussing these two items with your student(s).

• Building Entrances/Locked Doors: All entry doors in the building lock at 7:20am. 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. Additionally, access to the building is limited to needs only, so students who are being picked up early will be able to call and be confirmed from the main entrance parking lot.

• Metal Detecting Wands: BHS utilizes wands as a metal detection option. These wand searches take place in the hallway of randomly selected classrooms during randomly-selected hours. We have developed a 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.

We wanted to inform you that the Homework Lab and Testing Center at BHS is open. It is put in place to provide additional support to our students. We encourage you to share this information with your respective classes and colleagues. The Homework Lab will be available on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:15 to 3:15. During this time, students can receive assistance with their homework assignments or seek guidance on any academic challenges they may be facing. To ensure a smooth and efficient process, it is required that students sign up using bookmarks before attending the lab. We recommend that they sign up before 1:00 pm to secure their spot.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us.

~ Mrs. Fryske and Mr. de Haan

kfryske@vanburenschools.net, mdehaan@vanburenschools.net

Any student athletes who plans on playing their sport at the college level needs to register with the NCAA eligibility center. Please feel free to reach out to your counselor for assistance.

Schools in the KLAA will be offering options this year for purchasing tickets for athletic events. Belleville High School will be using GoFan exclusively (No Cash at the gate). Card Readers will be available. The concession stands are still using cash. Students under High School age MUST be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all athletic events. Thank you and Go Tigers!

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

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