Ernest W. Seaholm Weekly e-News
August 15, 2024 Volume 11, Issue 1
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
Aug 20: Junior Registration, 8:00-11:00am
Aug 20: Freshman Registration, 12:30-3:30pm
Aug 20: Freshmen Parent Night, 6:00-7:30pm (Auditorium)
Aug 21: Sophomore Registration, 8:00-11:00am
Aug 21: Senior Registration, 12:30-3:30pm
Aug 21: College & Career Q&A, 12:30-3:30pm
Aug 28: Make Me a Maple! Freshman Orientation, 9am-1pm
Aug 29: First Home Football Game, Vs. Bloomfield Hills, 7pm
Sept 3: First Day of School, AM Half Day (7:50am Start - 10:50am Dismissal)
Sept 4: Half Day, All Schools (7:50am Start - 10:50am Dismissal)
Sept 19: Seaholm Mexican Taco Truck Festival, 2:00-6:00pm in Student Parking lot
Sept 30-Oct 4: Spirit Week, Field Day is Oct 4
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:
Returning Students Verification, Due Aug 23
This annual online registration procedure is currently open and is mandatory for all returning students, offering families an opportunity to update and confirm crucial information such as contact details, medical data and more. Students who are completely new to the district are not required to have this step completed on their behalf.
Key Details:
- Returning students must complete the online registration process no later than Friday, Aug. 23.
- Families with more than one child must complete a registration form for each student individually.
- New students are only required to complete the new student enrollment process, not the annual online registration procedure like returning students.
- For instructions on the registration process, please review our detailed directions online.
Should you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your student’s school.
Welcome back!
Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year
The Seaholm online registration process for the 2024-2025 school year is now open! Please log into Power School Parent Portal to complete the online registration forms, and use e~Funds for optional fees, donations or to purchase items for the upcoming school year. Additional information and detailed instructions are available here. If you need support with your parent access to PowerSchool please contact Mrs. Carey Balow at 248-203-3751 for assistance. Go Maples!
The final step to complete registration is for students to come to Seaholm at the scheduled date and time listed below.
Students will...
- Have their Student ID and school pictures taken
- Pick up textbooks
- Receive locker assignment and lock
- Receive Student ID card
- Verify Activity Pass (denoted on student ID, bring receipt of eFunds purchase)
- Receive Parking Pass (Seniors)
Student Registration, First Day of School
Students who miss the Aug 20/21 registration days will have another opportunity to complete this process following the half-day dismissal on Tuesday, September 3rd in the Media Center. Freshmen & Sophomores begin at 11:00am with Juniors & Seniors at noon.
In-Person registration will consist of the following items:
- Turn in completed Permission to Administer Medication Form (if applicable)
- Parking pass pick-up for 12th graders and 11th grade application for parking passes.
- Turn in completed Open Lunch Forms (11th and 12th graders only)
- Obtain a locker assignment
- School pictures will be taken at In-Person Registration. Please come photo appropriate for identification purposes. Our school photographer, Lifetouch, will provided picture order envelopes or you can order pictures at mylifetouch.com using the Picture Day Id#: EVTZQ373M and a credit card.
- Check out first term textbooks from the Media Center
- Immunization Forms are not required. If you wish to send updated immunization records, please email a copy to chenne@birmingham.k12.mi.us.
- Please note that we have ongoing construction on campus, parking may be challenging. Please plan accordingly.
Make Me A Maple, Freshmen Orientation
Seaholm Class of 2028
Welcome Seaholm High School 9th Graders!
Our team of Make Me A Maple Mentors can't wait to meet you!
Mark your calendars, August 28th, 9am-1pm in the Gym for a morning of Maple activities.
Enter the Pool Doors. (north student parking lot entrance).
See you there! Go Mapes!
New Student Group Mentors
The New Student Group is looking for current Seaholm students to welcome and mentor our new Maples this year. If you are in grades 10-12 and are interested in being a mentor, complete the form:
Seaholm New Student Group - Mentor Application
Questions? Mrs. Parker, Community School Organizer
Phone: 248-203-3725
Text: 248-952-8454
Updates for 2024-25
*NEW* Start Time and Bell Schedule, Advisory Period
See *NEW* Bell 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 the Tuesday/Thursday Advisory period schedules and Shuttle schedules.
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
2024-25 Bus Information and Opt-In Form
Bus Route information will be distributed by Durham Transportation through Powerschool this year, as opposed to being mailed out. Check your PowerSchool for bus route information by Aug 23.
To provide the most efficient and cost-effective services, the Transportation Department requires students to pre-register for bus services. If you would like for your student(s) to have access to our regularly scheduled services, please complete the questionnaire no later than Friday, Aug 23 if you have not already done so. Once eligibility is confirmed, your student(s) will be assigned a bus route. Please note, routes and pick-up/drop-off locations are created based upon those students who are registered with the transportation office.
**BPS Transportation Opt-In Form** Due Aug 23
FREE Breakfast and Lunch for All Students
All BPS students will continue to receive free school breakfast and lunch in 2024-2025! The Michigan School Meals Program is funding free school meals for 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 for a free breakfast or lunch. Additional meals, beverages, and snacks may be purchased.
If you have any questions, please contact Director of Dining Services Pattie Guck at pguck@birmingham.k12.mi.us
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
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
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/
English Summer Reading Assignments
Did you have Summer Reading to do?!
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.
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!
Graduation White Cords
Seniors - Did you know that you can start earning your 40Hrs of community service THIS SUMMER?! ! Did you spend some time this summer giving back to your community? Log your hours and get the signatures for your graduation White Cord now!
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.
Clubs & Extra Curriculars
Ongoing
Attendance Reminder
If you need to report your student absent from school or if your student will be tardy or needs to leave early, please EMAIL seaholmattendance@birmingham.k12.mi.us so we have documentation. This replaces a phone call or parents coming to the office. Parents have until the end of the following school day to report absences. If you have questions, please let administration know.
Bloom Upcycle Boutique
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.