BHS Tiger News

Week of April 24, 2022

Belleville High School

Greetings, BHS Families! While testing is generally over, except for make-ups and some extended testing, we are fully focused moving forward on finishing the semester strong! This is Week #13 of Semester 2.

CONGRATULATONS to the cast and crew of Seussical the Musical; our students did a PHENOMENAL job with the production! All the hours spent rehearsals, arranging, practicing, designing, building were well worth the fantastic result. A special THANK YOU to Mrs. Carlin and Mr. Tedaldi for successfully managing all the moving parts! Great job everyone; GO TIGERS!! CLICK HERE for a few pictures from the musical.

BUILDING AND STUDENT 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 7:20am. 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.
Toy Guns: Orbeez or Airsoft Guns, BB Guns, and any other Toy Guns are strictly prohibited and will incur a stiff penalty. Gun look-alikes are dangerous and leave those in authority - especially law enforcement - a split second decision to determine whether it’s real or if it’s not. DO NOT BRING THESE ITEMS TO SCHOOL. Parents, if you allow them in your home, please be sure they remain there. Possession of these weapon look-alikes results in students being sent for an automatic expulsion hearing.

Important Dates and Upcoming Events:

April 26th-28th: Testing Make-Up Window, MUST register with Counseling
April 29th: Distinguished Graduate and NHS (National Honor Society) Induction Ceremony (evening event)
May 2nd: Teacher Appreciation Week begins! Please click this link if you would like to contribute.
May 2nd-13th: AP Testing (see Counseling Section for schedule)
May 2nd - 6th: COLLEGE SIGNING Spirit Week (See Counseling Section for schedule)
May 3rd: Student Council Elections
May 3rd: Jazz Band Concert, 7:00pm (Updated)
May 5th: Tuff Puff Volleyball - Students versus Staff

Thank you to our entire school community for continuing to advocate for our children and to partner with us in helping them reach their full potential. As COVID restrictions continue to lift, we look forward to having you back in the building to work together with us to serve, and support our students and staff. Your partnership is greatly appreciated!

Have an enjoyable week everyone, and GO TIGERS!

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

Spring Sports are in Full Swing!

BHS Spring Sports have begun! Please visit the Athletics page on our website for up to date information for all programs.

https://www.vanburenschools.net/o/belleville-high/page/bhs-athletics-homepage

Boys Baseball
Boys Lacrosse
Girls Soccer
Girls Softball
Girls Tennis
Boys and Girls Track

Student Council and SENIOR CLASS Information

Parent volunteers from ALL GRADES are needed to help out at the Class of 2022 Senior Party on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Here is the link to the google form to sign up.

The Class of 2022 is looking to donations for the Senior Party on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Please consider donating item(s) for this one last event for the seniors before graduation. Here is the link to the SignUp Genius. Thank you for supporting our Class of 2022 Seniors!

Class of 2023 Senior Status shirts are now available to purchase. Please complete this google form to indicate shirt size. The google form to indicate your shirt size must be completed and purchased by Monday, April 25,, 2022. Shirts are $20.00 and can be purchased only through PaySchools. (If you purchased a Junior package at the beginning of the school year, the Senior Status shirt was included)

Thursday, May 5, 2022 is the Tuff Puff Volleyball game from 6:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m. in the main gym. Admission is $5.00 with proceeds benefiting the Junior Class of 2023 and the Volleyball team.

There will be ONE LAST order of Senior yard signs. Payment and the google form is due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2022. Here is the link to the form with directions on how to make payment.

The original order of Senior yard signs will be available for pickup on Monday, April 25, 2022 after school. This is the last of the 4 scheduled days for signs to be picked up. Please Note that If seniors miss this final pickup date, signs will ONLY be distributed on May 19th after Senior walk.

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

Senior Class of 2022 Prom will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. at Laurel Manor in Livonia, Michigan.

Senior Party will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at High Velocity beginning at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 and are available NOW through PaySchools until May 13, 2022.

See the Class of 2022 link for updates on upcoming events including fundraisers, senior parent meetings, prom and senior party.

From the Counseling Team

Wellness Corner- 5 Tips to Help Motivate your Teen Between

Spring Break and Summer Break

(Adapted from Empower Family Therapy, 2019)

Identify & Battle Procrastination - Procrastination is an emotional regulation problem, not a time management problem.”Which means for us parents, removing all screens from your kid until they finish their assignments won’t address the root cause of their procrastination tendencies. To nip the habit in the bud, it is crucial to address their emotional reactions and self-esteem. The best ways to battle procrastination include increasing self-compassion and kicking shame and guilt about procrastinating (yet again) to the curb! So when your teen starts dragging their feet on their assignments, take the opportunity to name the procrastination tendencies you’re observing, and help them battle it with support and validation.
Focus on the End Goal & Stay in the Present - The nice thing about the final stretch between Spring Break and Summer Break is that there is a clearly defined end goal ahead. Encouraging kids to stay focused during the last stretch of the school year starts with a shift of mentality; from a previous focus on the future, to focus on the present. Maybe it’s simply changing the messaging of the countdown from saying, “30 days to suffer through until summer” to “30 more days of hard work until a fun & restful summer.” Starting youth with a mindfulness of the present, helps bolster them from the cultural pressure to always be reaching and waiting for the next best thing, rather than enjoying the joys of the present.
Discuss & Enforce Expectations - Whatever the expectations and responsibilities are in your home, maintaining consistency during transitional times is key. It models the importance of discipline, that every parent hopes their teen will learn and carry with them into adulthood. Having a quick conversation with your teen about your continued expectations for their responsibilities sends a clear message where your boundaries are for areas they can “slack off” and areas they can’t.
Set Clear Incentives - Although many parents want to avoid getting their child in a rut of expecting to get things from every desirable behavior - it’s also what makes the world turn. There aren’t many of us that would go to work everyday without the incentive of a paycheck, or would choose to eat celery instead of potato chips without the incentive of a better wellness check up. Natural incentives are everywhere, and are a great way to capitalize your child’s motivation, as well as your own. Returning to the tried and true “first…., then….” style of planning encourages us all to power through the less desirable activity, with the assurance of a desirable reward when we’re finished.
Normalize, Collaborate & Model - Saving the best and most important for last: be transparent with your teen. If you’re struggling to find motivation to do your own work on a gorgeous sunny afternoon, tell them! Sharing your own difficulties helps normalize their own, and shows that the stir craziness of spring doesn’t end when you finish school. The time-management and motivation seeking habits that your teen learns now are life-long in value. Collaborate with your teen on some of these strategies and model your own efforts (perfection not expected!) to stay motivated. Set shared family incentives for outdoor activities, and start working together to plan some things you’ll do as a family this summer once you’ve reached your goals.

SENIOR RECOGNITION NIGHT:

On Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 6:30 pm, we will celebrate the Class of 2022 scholarships recipients. If your senior has earned a scholarship and would like to participate in Senior Recognition Night, please submit verification of the scholarship award to Mr. Kellum by Wednesday, May 4, 2022. A copy of the scholarship verification can be dropped off at the counseling office or emailed to Mr. Kellum at bkellum@vanburenschools.net. Invitations will be sent out digitally the week of May 2nd.

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Get Ready, Get Ready, Get Ready Class of 2022!

We will celebrate College Signing Day with a fun-filled

College Signing Spirit Week, May 2-6, 2022!

Monday, May 2nd - College Day- Represent where you will be attending in the fall
Tuesday, May 3rd - Dress like your major/Profession
Wednesday, May 4th - Dress up as your favor teacher or someone who helped you get where you are today
Thursday, May 5th - Dress up like your very first day of pre-k or kindergarten
Friday, May 6th - All Out Day (All things class of 2022) T-Shirts, hats, glasses, socks etc

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TESTING CONTINUES WITH AP EXAMS (Advanced Placement)

AP Testing schedule Room 243

SCHOLARSHIP$$

New scholarships were added to our scholarship page this week! Please click on the link below to see new scholarship opportunities.

Local Scholarships 2021/22

Here are a few scholarships with approaching deadlines. All scholarships can be found on our scholarships page. Click on the link above. Apply today!