BAY VIEW PHONE NUMBERS
Attendance....920-662-8184
Main Line........920-662-8196
Fax Line ......... 920-662-7979
SCHOOL HOURS
IMPORTANT DATES
January 20th - NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Day)
February 7th - NO SCHOOL (Staff Professional Development Day)
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
Device Management at Home
Managing personal devices at home can feel overwhelming, but with the right tools and settings, parents can support healthy and safe technology use for their teens. Below are practical tips and resources for monitoring personal phones, tablets, desktops, and laptops to help create balanced digital habits.
Phones and Tablets
Phones can be monitored through apps like Life360, Bark and Family Link by Google, but most phones also come with their own screen time and content filtering capability (meaning, you don't have to pay extra for it). Here are links to how to set this up on iPhones and Android devices.
Desktops and Laptops
Many kids use desktop computers for gaming. Desktops can be monitored through the home WIFI router as described above or through settings on the computer's operating system.
Microsoft directions for Windows desktops and laptops
By taking advantage of these tools and resources, parents can create a supportive digital environment that encourages responsible device use and fosters healthier online habits for their teens.
For more information, please contact Kelly Koller, Bay View Technology Integration Specialist, kellkoll@hssdschools
The Giving Tree was able to serve 758 children at our Holiday Store in December. We distributed 9,492 pounds of food as well. We could not meet the needs of our school community without our community!
This month we are collecting breakfast food items: Cereal, Oatmeal, Pancake Mix and Pop Tarts. Please feel free to send donations with your students to put in the collections bins/carts near the main office of school. Items can also be dropped off during school hours. The Giving Tree appreciates the community support in helping ensure food is not a barrier to a student’s education.
The Power of Making Connections While Reading
Making connections while reading can transform a story from a simple plot into a meaningful experience. When you relate what you’re reading to your own life, other books, or real-world events, you’re able to dig deeper into the themes, emotions, and ideas within the text. These connections make the story more engaging, helping you understand the characters’ motivations and the author’s message in a new way. They also build empathy, as you begin to see life from different perspectives, and spark fresh ideas by blending what you’re reading with what you already know.
How to Practice Making Connections
Here are a few simple strategies to start making connections the next time you read:
Ask Questions: After a significant part of the story, pause and ask yourself: How does this remind me of something I’ve experienced or seen?
Take Notes: Jot down any ideas or thoughts that pop up as you read. This could be a reminder of a similar book or an experience you had that relates to what’s happening in the story.
Discuss with Others: Talking about a book with friends or classmates can help you discover connections you may not have thought of on your own.
A Challenge for You!
The next time you pick up a book, try making at least one connection to yourself, another story, or the world. You’ll find that the story becomes more meaningful, and you’ll walk away with a new perspective on both the book and yourself.
Happy reading and connecting!
STUDENT PICK-UP PROTOCOL
If you are picking a student up during the school day, you must come into the main office and sign the student out with your Driver's License. If someone other than you or your emergency contacts is picking up your student, please contact the office to let them know who is picking your student up. Students are not allowed to leave during school hours via bike or walking without prior approval from the main office and Principal.
HEALTH ROOM PROTOCOL
If your student is not feeling well, they need to follow protocol and come to the health room to report their illness prior to contacting home. Students should not be using their iPad to email a parent or texting a parent to pick them up. This will eliminate the spread of illnesses to other students and will make the office aware of students being picked up prior to parent arrival.
This year's School Board representative for Bay View Middle School is Vanessa Moran. Vanessa taught at Meadowbrook for the span of a decade as a 3rd and 4th grade teacher prior to taking on administrative roles in neighboring districts. She was elected to the Board in 2018.
The Howard-Suamico School Board is committed to graduating lifelong learners who are well equipped with the knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of an ever-changing global society. Please feel free reach out to Vanessa with any questions about Board Policies.
Please click here for the latest Board of Education articles. https://bayview.hssdschools.org/families/news#fs-panel-7857
Contact Info:
Vanessa Moran
Board of Education Member/Public Policy Correspondent
Howard-Suamico School District
E-mail: vanemora@hssdschools.org
Cell: 920-246-3999
