Ernest W. Seaholm Weekly e-News

Think with Reflection. Act with Compassion. Perform with Honor.

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/

Oct 31: Half-Day, All Schools - Halloween

Nov 1: Diwali

Nov 4: End of 1st Quarter

Nov 5: No School, Election Day

Nov 6: First Day of 2nd Quarter

Nov 12: PTA Meeting - Microsoft Teams Link

Nov 13-15: Musical Auditions

Nov 14: Junior Student & Parent Night

Nov 18-22: UMatter Week

Nov 27: Half Day, 10:50a Dismissal (All Schools 1/2 Day)

Nov 28-29: No School, Thanksgiving Break

Dec 10: Seaholm Band Concert, 8th Grade Parent Night

Dec 12: Seaholm Parent/Teacher Conferences, Seaholm/Derby Choir Concert

Dec 13: Half Day, 10:50a Dismissal (All Schools 1/2 Day)

Dec 18: Seaholm Orchestra Concert

Dec 23-Jan 3: Winter Break, Classes resume Mon, Jan 6

Seaholm High School Calendar

Seaholm High School Homepage

See *NEW* Bell Schedule, Shuttle Schedule and Advisory Schedule HERE

MHSAA Playoffs - Game Information
The Seaholm Maples host the Warren Mott Marauders at Seaholm High School on Friday, November 1. Kickoff is at 7 PM.

Purchasing Tickets
There are no cash sales and no passes for this game. Tickets are available on the GoFan platform at the gate. Payment is via major credit card, Apple Pay or Google/Samsung Pay. To expedite your entry into the stadium, you are highly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at https://gofan.co/event/2117794?schoolId=MI10080.

No Passes
Seaholm family passes and student passes from both Groves and Seaholm are not valid for MHSAA playoff games. League passes are also not valid. All spectators are required to purchase a ticket.

Parking
Parking is available in both Seaholm lots - the stadium lot off of Cranbrook Road as well as the faculty lot which is off of Lincoln. There are separate ticket booths and entrances for both. If you park on the adjacent neighborhood streets, please note the specific no-parking locations.

Rules of the Road

• There is no re-entry into the stadium. Once you leave, you will not be permitted to re-enter.
• We do not permit beverage containers, cups, Yetis or similar items in the stadium.
• Students in 8th grade or below must be accompanied by an adult.
• Good sportsmanship and respect for all participants is our hallmark.

Seaholm High School Librarian, Ann Truesdell, will be receiving the Michigan Association of School Librarians District Library Director of the Year Award! Ann will be honored at the 51st Anniversary President’s Award Gala, which will be held at the MASL Annual Conference. The Michigan Association of School Librarians is honored to recognize Ann Truesdell for her unwavering contributions to school librarianship and all that it strives to bring to students and school libraries.

Ann Truesdell is the resident librarian at both Seaholm and Groves high schools, a position she takes great pride in. Before this, she served as the librarian at Birmingham Covington School for a remarkable 18 years. Mrs. Truesdell has an extensive educational background, holding a bachelor's degree in English and Elementary Education, as well as two master's degrees - one in Library and Information Science and another in Education.

Alongside her passion for books and knowledge, she also enjoys activities such as reading, writing, practicing yoga, exploring the outdoors, traveling, and cherishing moments with her husband and four children.

Please help Seaholm employee, Elizabeth Rauth, raise $5000 in her 5th Sleep Out for Covenant House in Detroit, MI.

She is giving up her bed on 11/21/2024 so young people facing homelessness can sleep safely.

Nearly 2,000 youth seek shelter in a Covenant House bed each night. Covenant House works with each of them to create a path to independence, and offers comprehensive services like job training, education, mental health care, and legal aid, in addition to basic services like food and clothing.

She raised $5200 in 2023, $6200 in 2022 and $5000 in 2021 thanks to the Birmingham community. Please consider donating to this important event.

CLICK On the link below if you’d like to support Elizabeth and Covenant House again.

Together, we are working towards a future where every young person has a safe place to sleep.

https://www.sleepout.org/participant/56179

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

This year the theme is "Accepting Imperfection."

The deadline for Seaholm is 11/11. Students who want more information or have questions should contact Katy Dobrowitsky: kdobrowitsky@gmail.com or Owen Dobrowitsky, Student Coordinator: OMD1@bps-schools.com

Performance Dates:

• November 8, 9, 15, and 16 at 7:00 p.m.

• November 10 and 17 at 2:30 p.m.

Ticket Information:

• Adults: $15.00

• Students (K-12): $12.00

• Purchase Tickets Online: Groves Performing Arts Company Ticket Link

BPS extends a heartfelt invitation to veterans living in the community to join us for our 2024 Veteran’s Day Brunch on Thursday, Nov. 14. This special event, which runs from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is our way of expressing gratitude for your service and sacrifices to our nation.

Event details:

• Date: Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024
• Location: 31301 Evergreen Rd, Beverly Hills 48025
• Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

We would be truly privileged to have you join us for this celebration. It's an opportunity for our school community to come together, share stories and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country. If you plan to attend this year’s brunch, you must RSVP no later than noon on Nov. 7. Please indicate if you have any dietary restrictions or require special accommodations.

Thank you for your service, and we look forward to honoring you at this year’s event.

RSVP: Call 248.203.3001 or fill out our online digital form.

Each year the BEF grants $100,000+ to support exceptional education programs both in and out of the classroom by connecting innovative teachers with community support. Please consider donating to the Annual Fund today!

To find out more about other ways to support the BEF, such as sponsoring the Bash or donating to the Bash Auction, contact: Kathy Zanolli, Executive Director @ BEF@Birmingham.k12.mi.us.

No updates this week.

Dear Parents,

With the new semester schedule, all Advanced Placement (AP) classes are now held over one year. Please keep in mind that these classes follow the College Board deadline for AP exam registration. Your student must commit to taking the AP exam(s) before November.

Here are the details for AP exam registration:

AP Exams Online Registration

• Registration Period: October 1 – October 31, 2024

• Firm Deadline: 11:59 PM on October 31, 2024

• Cost: $103 per exam

AP Exam Registration Consists of Two Parts:

1. AP Classroom Registration: Your student must register for their AP exam in AP Classroom by entering the Join Code provided by their teacher and selecting "YES" for the exam. This step is completed in their College Board account.

2. Exam Payment: You and your student must complete the exam payment process through Total Registration by visiting the following link: www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/230327. This link will also be available on the Seaholm website under “Announcements” starting on October 1st.

Both steps must be completed by 11:59 PM on October 31, 2024, for your student’s exam(s) to be ordered.

Financial Assistance:
If your family has a financial need, please contact Mrs. Balow in the counseling office before the October 31st deadline. She can be reached at cbalow@birmingham.k12.mi.us or 248-203-3751.

We'd like to encourage you to make note of these important dates and make sure your student completes the registration process on time. Thank you for your attention to this important matter!

College and Career Center Events are listed on the CCC Calendar

Please note college visits and events are being added rapidly, please check the CCC Calendar for updates.

College & Career Center - Seaholm High School (birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Michigan Assured Admissions Pact (MAAP) Info - "The Michigan Assured Admissions Pact participating universities are committed to admitting all Michigan high school graduates who earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or above."

For MAAP info: Home | Michigan Assured Admission Pact (maap.org)

Upcoming college events (not associated with Seaholm) -

OCC Paying for College Information Sessions - “With the 2025-2026 FAFSA expected to go live in December, Oakland Community College (OCC) is hosting a few Paying for College Information Sessions for students, families, and anyone interested in opportunities to earn a college degree with minimal or no debt.” For additional info: Events

NCAA Eligibility Center Fall Webinar for College-Bound Student Athletes

Sunday, November 3 - 6-7 p.m. EST

"The Eligibility Center is hosting a separate webinar for your college-bound student-athletes and their families."

For info and registration: mc97gsxn49y6wmpf4p2n764zq7z1.pub.sfmc-content.com/f3wjklufvu4

Cosmetology Information Night - November 21, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. - Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northeast - "Learn more about the field of cosmetology and find out if it is right for you." For more info: www.OSTonline.com Technical High School | Career Technical Education

Michigan Achievement Scholarship - Informational Sessions (Webinars) "Informational webinar provided by Michigan Department of Treasury’s MI Student Aid team.” For registration: - Michigan Achievement Scholarship Informational Sessions Various dates listed.

"High school students and families interested in learning more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship are encouraged to attend an informational webinar provided by MI Student Aid." Michigan Achievement Scholarship

Virtual Financial Aid Presentations - MI Student Aid

Financial Services offers a variety of financial aid events available to students and their families who wish to learn more about the financial aid process, completing the FAFSA, or evaluating financial aid awards. For registration: Virtual Financial Aid Presentations (michigan.gov) - Various dates listed.

Scholarship Information – For a list of scholarship information and to see past listed opportunities, visit the College & Career Center website – Scholarship link

Scholarships - Seaholm High School (birmingham.k12.mi.us) . Check individual scholarships for student eligibility and grade level requirements.

**Please check this information periodically, as scholarships and deadline dates for the 2024/2025 school year continue to be updated.**

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship - Elks National Foundation (ENF) - “Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.” For more information, details, and to apply enf.elks.org/MVS Application deadline: November 12, 2024.

Michigan Tech – Leading Scholars Award

“Michigan Tech’s premier Leading Scholar program recognizes resident and non-resident high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and scholarly achievements both in and outside the classroom.” Info and eligibility: Leading Scholar Award | Michigan Tech Admissions (mtu.edu) Application deadline: November 15, 2024

Concerto Competition - “Application information for the Marine Band Concerto Competition for High School Musicians.” See link for information, eligibility, and application info: Concerto Competition (marines.mil) Deadline: Nov. 15. Home (marines.mil)

Bingham Farms, Math Pentathlon:

We are looking for helpers during math pentathlon, an afterschool math club, at Bingham Farms Elementary on Tuesdays. You would help facilitate math games for k-1, 2-3, and 4-5 grade students from 4:00-4:50 and help with dismissal at 4:50. Please consider signing up for multiple days. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C44AEAE23A75-52537203-math#/

Seaholm Community Service Club (Club SOS/Interact Club):

Our annual Leaf Raking for Seniors event will take place on the morning of Saturday November 2nd this year! We will meet at 9:00 am at the Seaholm Pool Doors, bring your own rakes and gloves. We should be done around 12:00 pm. We need lots of volunteers to make this happen, and everyone will recieve community service hours for volunteering! Please sign up below, thank you!

Note - If it rains on Saturday, we will push the event to Sunday.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EAAAD2CA2F8C43-52403122-seaholm#/

Sports Cycle will be open every Friday for both A and B lunch through the end of the school year in the cafeteria at their store. Shop upcycled sports clothing and equipment free of charge! Sports Cycle is a non-profit student organization that redistributes and repurposes gently used sports gear of all ages, sizes, and sports back to the community. If you have any questions, contact by DM on Instagram or X at sportscycle_shs or email at sportscycle.shs@gmail.com.

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!

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!

**To log and submit community service hours for service awards and Senior's white cord, join the Community Service Google Classroom:

https://classroom.google.com/c/NjkwNDMxMDc2OTcw?cjc=yedgqgv

PVSA Service Hour Log

Seaholm HS Community Service Log, White Cord

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.
  

Congratulation to our All-American swimmers who achieved this prestigious award at MHSAA Division 2 State Meet November 2023.

Avery Anderson (12), Abby Stanley (12), Kelley Hassett (Class of ’24), and Skyler Jansen (12)

All-American 400 Free Relay

Kelley Hassett, who is currently swimming at Oakland University, was also awarded All-American in her 500 free and broke the MHSAA Division 2 record.

The girls’ swim team look forward to OAA Red League Meet 11/6-8 at Bloomfield Hills High School where they will defend their title as OAA Red League Champions. State qualifiers conclude their season 11/22-23 at the MHSAA Division 2 State Meet at Oakland University.

Birmingham United Lacrosse kick off meeting on Wednesday, November 13th at 7pm in the Little Theater at Seaholm.

Calling all current and interested lacrosse players! The spring 2025 lacrosse high school season may seem far off right now, but it will be here before you know it. The Board and coaches are busy preparing for a fantastic spring. We will be kicking off the Spring 2025 season with a player/parent meeting on Wednesday, November 13th at 7pm in the Little Theater at Seaholm. Come hear from the coaches and the Board about plans for the upcoming season including info on spring break, the game schedule, volunteer opportunities and there will be team swag for sale! Stay after to catch up with the coaches, fellow players/parents and enjoy a few snacks.

2024-25 Season Information Meeting

Wednesday November 6th

Maple Field Plaza located outside the new Field House

6:30 PM for all interested new players, freshman & parents

Please contact seaholmsoccer@gmail.com if any questions.

See you soon, Mapes! Find a Club or Team to join this year!

Check out the 2024-25 Activities Guide

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

The next PTSA meeting is November 12, 2024 at 7:00pm

Join us in the Media Center and via ZOOM

Meeting ID: 352 568 3466
Passcode: cq8zXu

$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

Improve Students' learning experience with a Direct Donation to the PTSA.

• Venmo: @seaholmPTA

eFunds - Optional Funds: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56264

The Seaholm parent community recognizes the staff throughout the year on the First Friday ( or second if there is a vacation or half day) of each month. All Seaholm staff member's names are placed in a drawing at the beginning of the year ,and each month names are selected at random for a chance to win one of the many gifts provided by the wonderful community of Seaholm families. The goal is that by the end of the year, every Seaholm staff member has received a gift. Therefore, we need many donations to make this happen! The gift is usually in the $20 and up range and has been anything from gift cards, household items, event tickets, or anything you feel is appropriate. Please consider donating by signing up below. If you are able, please sign up to recognize and thank our teachers for all they do.

Send Venmo Donations to : @SeaholmPTA

First Fridays Sign Up Genius

Each month the Seaholm parent community and PTA provide a fun treat for the Seaholm staff. The treats are set up in the staff lounge with a note of gratitude for all they do. The note also includes the name of the Seaholm family who sponsored the treats. This is a simple way to help add some fun to the day of our Seaholm staff!

If your family would like to help sponsor one of the monthly treat days, you can Venmo $150 to @SeaholmHS-PTA. Please include the family name you would like included on the sign placed with the treats.

To sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EABAA29AAFBC25-51329554-seaholm

• 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

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/

If you have a freshman starting at Seaholm this fall, please join the Seaholm Class of 2028 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 PTA Group

  Seaholm Class of 2025 Families

  Seaholm Class of 2026 Families

  Seaholm Class of 2027 Families

  Seaholm Class of 2028 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/

Recently, the Oakland County Health Division updated its’ Covid guidance. A 5 day isolation is no longer required. Students and staff may return to school when their symptoms overall have improved, they do not have fever and they have been fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) Motrin or Advil (ibuprofen). Masking is not mandated, but strongly recommended by the county for 5 days when returning to normal activities to prevent the spread of illness to others. Proper hygiene (cough & sneeze etiquette) and handwashing (20 seconds, all hand surfaces) preventive strategies to prevent the spread of illness to others. Link to Oakland County Health Division guidance (below) https://www.oakgov.com/community/health/health-a-z/information-a-z/respiratory-virus-guidelines

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 is a second hand store that promotes students to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Instead of paying for store items students write a note of gratitude to a special faculty/staff, creating a caring and positive community! Donations to Bloom are NEEDED and can be dropped off at the security vestibule by the Lincoln doors any school day 7:30am-3pm.

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

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 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.