Ernest W. Seaholm Weekly e-News
September 4, 2024 Volume 11, Issue 4
Seaholm High School - A National Blue Ribbon School and National School of Character
Website: https://seaholm.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
Location: 2436 West Lincoln Street, Birmingham, MI, USA
Phone: 248-203-3700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeaholmHS
Instagram: @seaholmhs_maples
BPS District Homepage: https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
Important Upcoming Dates
Sept 5: Grade Level Assemblies
Sept 6: Freshmen Tailgate at 6:0pm, Home Football Game Vs. Avondale at 7:00pm
Sept 11: Seaholm PTSA Meeting, 7:00pm in Media Center or Zoom
Sept 12: College Night, 6:00-7:30pm, Zoom
Sept 16: Seaholm Constitution Day Celebration
Sept 18: Groves Curriculum Night, 7:00pm
Sept 19: Seaholm Curriculum Night, 6:00-7:45pm (details below)
Sept 19: SNHS Seaholm Mexican Taco Truck Festival, 2:00-6:00pm in Student Parking Lot
Sept 30-Oct 4: Spirit Week
Oct 2: Count Day, Rosh Hashana Begins
Oct 4: Field Day!
Oct 5: Homecoming Dance
Oct 13: Strides for SOS - Registration is open NOW!
Oct 16: PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test, FAFSA/Financial Aid Night
Full Approved 2024-25 BPS Calendar:
Grade Level Assemblies & Advisory
Grade level assemblies will be held tomorrow, Thursday 9/5. Attendance is mandatory.
Freshmen - 1st Hour (7:50am-8:42am)
Sophomore - 2nd Hour (8:47am-9:39am)
Junior - 3rd Hour (10:27am-11:19am)
Seniors - 5th Hour (1:01pm-1:53pm)
Advisory begins tomorrow! Report to your Advisory class after 2nd Hour.
Freshmen Tailgate!
Make Me a Maple wants to invite ALL FRESHMEN to a tailgate prior to the football game this Friday, September 6th. Join your mentors for some fun, music and FREE food before the home football game.
Any questions contact Jeremy Barber (jbarber@birmingham.k12.mi.us)
Katie Goetz (kgoetz@birmingham.k12.mi.us)
or Steve Claerr (sclaerr@birmingham.k12.mi.us)
Updates for 2024-25
Reporting Student Absences
You now enter same-day absences through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Directions and a tutorial are available at this link: Power School Parent Portal Attendance.docx.
There is also a video linked here that explains the process.
Access PowerSchool Parent Portal here.
For pre-planned absences or for other questions, email seaholmattendance@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Shuttle To Groves
Students:
If you have a class at Groves, be sure to review and save the below Shuttle DEPARTURE Schedule. Let your Seaholm teachers before and after your Groves class that you are shuttling. You need to leave class 5 minutes early to catch the shuttle to Groves and will be 5 minutes late as you return to your class back at Seaholm.
*NEW* Start Time and Bell Schedule, Advisory Period
See *NEW* Bell Schedule, Shuttle Schedule and Advisory Schedule HERE
As we begin our new year on the Semester schedule, there have been changes made to the start time and bell schedule. Please see above link for detailed schedule including:
- Monday-Friday Bell Schedule with Advisory Periods (Tues/Thurs)
- Half-Day Bell Schedule
- Shuttle Schedule
FREE Breakfast and Lunch for All Students
We are thrilled to be back serving your child for the 2024-2025 school year! To kick off the new year, we wanted to share important updates about our Food and Nutrition Program.
The Michigan School Meals Program is funding free school meals for all Pre-K to 12th grade students this school year! This funding allows for one free breakfast and one free lunch per student. Students must take a fruit or vegetable with the entrée to qualify. Extra items such as drinks, a la carte entrees, additional entrees, and snacks are not included in this program but will be available for purchase. Breakfast is available every school day this year (including half days) and will be served before and up to the first bell. Breakfast will include grab and go items, fresh fruits, low-fat milk, and a variety of other sides. Lunch is available each full day of school. Lunch will include the entrée, fruits and vegetables, and choice of low-fat milk.
We can’t wait to serve up happy & healthy to your child!
Add money to lunch account: Family Portal
If you have any questions, please contact Director of Dining Services Pattie Guck at pguck@birmingham.k12.mi.us
SEE FULL CHARTWELLS NEWSLETTER IN PDF BELOW
Academic Departments News
World Languages Department
Read the World Languages Department Update HERE
Follow the World Language Dept on social media!
Please visit: instagram.com/SeaholmWL
Community & Service
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
- Seaholm High School offers many community service opportunities that are continuously updated at Community Service Opportunities.
If you have any questions, please contact Katie Parker, Community School Organizer, kparker@birmingham.k12.mi.us
**New Community Service Opportunities**
Get a jump start on Service Hours for next school year! Hours earned from May 1 through summer count toward next school year's service logs for White Cords and Presidential Volunteer Service Awards!
Cleaning out your closets? Donate to Bloom!
Our inventory is getting LOW and we are asking our Seaholm AND all BPS families to bring your gently used clothing items to donate and help stock our store! There is a Bloom collection box at the Pool Door entrance and in the Main Entrance Security Office for easy, convenient drop off.
Bloom is a second hand store that promotes students to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Instead of paying for store items, students share a positive note with a special faculty/staff member or friend, creating a caring and positive community! Bloom is open for students to shop on Tuesdays during A/B lunches or by appointment.
This is a valuable resource for families in the district, not just at Seaholm! Please keep Bloom in mind when you are cleaning out closets at home!
NEED: All sizes, men's/women's: clothing, outerwear, shoes, accessories, MAPLE gear!
Seaholm Maple Athletics
Athletics
Seaholm has a proud tradition of athletic excellence. Nearly 1,000 students participate in 35 varsity programs on 64 teams. For information on tickets to games, registration for sports, team schedules and for a list of sports offered at Seaholm with coach contact information, click Athletics.
- Fall Athletics Team Schedules
Athletic team schedules are posted at www.seaholmsports.org. You can also use the schedule page to find direct links for each team this season. Hint: Visit the schedule site and sign up for email updates.
Birmingham United Hockey
Registration is now open for the Birmingham Unified Hockey Fall Conditioning Skates. All BPS 9-12 grade hockey players are eligible.
Register here: https://www.buvarsity.com/teams/default.asp?u=MCK1196&s=hockey&p=registration
All skates will be conducted by Clayton Brown, at Birmingham Ice Arena from 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm.
Monday, Sept. 9
Monday, Sept. 16
Monday, Sept. 23
Monday, Sept. 30
Monday, Oct. 7
Monday, Oct. 14
Monday, Oct. 21
Cost is $265
Clubs & Extra Curriculars
Seaholm Community Service Club
Do you like helping others? Are you looking to build your Community Service resume? Do you want to spend time doing good for others while meeting new people?
Seaholm's Community Service Club is for YOU!
Join our Seaholm Community Service Club (Club SOS and Interact Club)
For 2024-25 school year, both Club SOS and Interact Club will meet jointly as the Seaholm Community Service Club once a month (Wednesdays) after school. Watch eNews and the announcements for meeting news.
Don't miss out! Join the Seaholm Community Service Club (SCSC) GroupMe to get club updates, meeting reminders and community service updates: https://groupme.com/join_group/96719880/OSBrlWfN
Join Automation Nation, Robotics Team!
Automation Nation participates in two competitive seasons each year. In the fall, we participate in OCCRA (Oakland County Competitive Robotics Association) where students build competitive robots with very little adult support. OCCRA is a student-led and student-driven competition that runs from September through mid-November. In the spring, we participate in FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) where the students are guided by 10 mentors who are industry professionals. Students can choose to participate in one or both seasons with the team. Register here for the 2024-25 robotics season. If you have questions about joining the team, please reach out to Coach Ruiz at rrteacher@gmail.com.
Yearbook
PTSA News & Updates
UPDATES from your 2024/2025 Seaholm PTSA
Your PTSA is a great resource helping to bridge the gap between Parents & Teachers on behalf of our
students.
Learn more: https://seaholm.birmingham.k12.mi.us/family-community/pta
PTSA MEETING September 11, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
The next PTA meeting is September 11, 2024 at 7:00pm
Join us in the Media Center and via ZOOM
Meeting ID: 352 568 3466
Passcode: cq8zXu
Join the PTSA!
$25 a year includes a printed Student directory, voting rights, and more.
Payment Options:
Venmo:@SeaholmPTA
Efunds: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56264
Learn more: https://seaholm.birmingham.k12.mi.us/family-community/pta
Direct Donations
Improve Students' learning experience with a Direct Donation to the PTSA.
Venmo: @seaholmPTA
eFunds - Optional Funds: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56264
Welcome to Seaholm New Families!
Here are a few tips from your Maple PTSA Family.
We will do all we can to try to make your life easier at the beginning of the busy school year! Please reach out to us with questions. We are here for you!
THINGS TO NOTE:
Seaholm E-news, Facebook, Instagram are your best sources of communication so sign up for them now.
Be sure to sign up for both your specific class (i.e.: class of 2024, etc) and PTSA Facebook pages to be in the know.
Pay and signup for everything you can before school starts to ensure a smooth transition to the new year
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR NEW FAMILIES:
8/28 Freshman Orientation.9:00am-10:00am in the Seaholm Gym
8/29 Seaholm V Athens Football @7:00pm on the Maple Field
9/3 Half Day of School. 7:50am-10:50am
9/4 Half Day of School. 7:50am-10:50am
9/6 Seaholm Directory Info Due to Bonnie Graves
9/6 Freshman Tailgate Seaholm v AvondaleSeaholm
9/11 First PTSA Meeting @ 7:00pm in the Seaholm Media Center/Zoom
9/16-9/19 Online Auction for Junior parking spots (6)
9/19 Curriculum Night @ 6:00pm-8:00pm
9/30-10/4 Spirit Week
10/4 Field Day (volunteers needed) in the Seaholm Gym
10/5 Homecoming. Dance at Seaholm
10/17 Parent Teachers Conferences-Zoom
THE MANY NEW METHODS OF PAYMENT FOR NEW PARENTS:
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Efunds- Pay for all extra school funds (yearbook, athletic pass,etc)
https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56264
Final Forms -pay to participate in sports
https://birmingham-mi.finalforms.com/
Meal magic- pay for lunch
https://birmingham.familyportal.cloud/
QR codes- Watch for these for PTA membership + donations
Alternate way to pay PTSA: Venmo- @Seaholm PTA (PTSA dues +.fees)
Freshman Class Parent Reps Needed
Hello Freshman parents and welcome! Your child's class is in need of several volunteer parents each year to assist in the planning for and implementation of school events, most immediately is the preparation for Field Day. I you are interested in partnering with us and can be available a couple week days from 3-5pm during the first couple months and then again periodically throughout the year then please reach out to our parent rep coordinator Kim Stoyanovich at knstoyanovich@comcast.net before the year starts.
Get Connected - PTA Facebook Groups
If you have a freshman starting at Seaholm this fall, please join the Seaholm Class of 2027 Families Facebook group. We also invite everyone to join the main Seaholm PTA Facebook group too!
Be sure to join the PTA and "Class of" Facebook Groups:
Seaholm Class of 2025 Families
Seaholm Class of 2026 Families
The Seaholm PTA main Facebook group has over 700 members and is a great place where families can ask any questions about Seaholm and get a quick answer from other parents. There is also a group for each grade that can be used for grade specific questions. We encourage all families to join the main page and their grade level group as well! Link to all grade groups: https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Page/12323
And on Instagram, too:
@seaholm_high_school_pta https://www.instagram.com/seaholm_high_school_pta/
Ongoing
Attendance Reminder
You now enter same-day absences through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Directions and a tutorial are available at this link: Power School Parent Portal Attendance.docx.
There is also a video linked here that explains the process.
For pre-planned absences or for other questions, email seaholmattendance@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Bloom Upcycle Boutique
Food Deliveries Prohibited - REMINDER
To stay aligned with BPS policy, Seaholm students are prohibited from ordering delivery food during the school day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge for all students this year in the Seaholm cafeteria.
Please be aware of this policy and talk to your student about the policy. It is strictly enforced.
"Students are prohibited from ordering delivery food during the school day, either directly from a restaurant or through smart phone applications and websites. Any food deliveries will be confiscated by the front office and, at the discretion of the front office, may either be retrieved at the end of the school day or discarded. Violation of this policy may result in student discipline."
https://z2policy.ctspublish.com/luskalbertson/browse/birminghamset/birmingham/z20000016
Need Another Laptop Charger?
If you need to replace your laptop charger or would like to order a charger to have at home, CLICK HERE FOR AMAZON LINK to a Dell genuine part on Amazon.
You may find one less expensive. Just please make sure it matches the specs of the original charger to avoid damage to the laptop. Specs can be found HERE.
BPS Saturday School
BPS Saturday School Coordinators work together with NHS students from Groves and Seaholm and student teachers from Oakland University, to tutor to any K-12 BPS students in any academic area. WHEN: Every Saturday (excluding holidays, breaks, summer), 9:00am
No need to register, but they ask for a $3 donation to help us provide snacks
For more details: Saturday School website.