BHS Tiger News
Week of November 12th, 2023
Happy Veterans Day!
We would like to begin this newsletter by saying "THANK YOU" to those who are serving or who have served in any branch of the armed forces. Please know that your sacrifice is appreciated and your commitment is NOT taken for granted. We honor you today and always - Happy Veterans Day!
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Greetings Belleville Families, this is Week #12 and and the second week of the 2nd Marking Period. In addition to monitoring your student's attendance and grades online, please remember all the supports we have available! Besides
- Homework Lab on Tuesdays and Thursdays,
- Cocoa and Cram on Mondays, and our
- TUTORING schedule,
- Your student's teachers are ALWAYS letting them know how they can get support from them.
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🍡A TASTE OF ITALY - While the RSVP for Wednesday's Tiger Parent Meeting has closed. We are still inviting ALL families to participate on November 15th at 6:30pm. Those who have RSVP'd will be served first. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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🆘Emergency Cards🆘
In an effort to continue keeping our students safe, please update your student's Emergency Card. Make sure the CORRECT phone numbers are listed, as well as ANYONE that has your permission to sign your student(s) out of school. You can make changes by calling the Main Office or the Counseling office at 734.697.9122.
Important Dates and Upcoming Events:
November 15th: Tiger Parent Meeting w/Culinary Sampling, 6:30pm
November 17th & 18th: Tiger Drama presents - CLUE on Stage - see times below
November 18th: BHS Craft & Vendor Show - 9am-3pm
November 22nd-24th: Thanksgiving Break
November 29th- Early College Alliance (ECA) Information Meeting, 6:30pm (See flyer in Counseling section)
To learn more about Native American Heritage Month: Click Here
To view upcoming national events (in person & online): Click Here
🚫 NOTICE FOR DETENTIONS!!
ATTENTION PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: Students will ONLY be receiving detention notices via email. They will no longer receive paper notices. Since we ALWAYS copy the parent/guardian on these notices, we ask that you remind your student, as needed, about their obligation. We appreciate your partnership!
🎓 Apply for Belleville Early College!
ATHLETICS NEWS
LAST WEEK'S TIGER VICTORIES!
-Varsity Boys Football beat 65-14Northville 49-7 to claim a 6th straight Regional Championship! They now play Davison in the Semi Final Round on Saturday, November 18th at 1:00pm at NOVI High School. Tickets are sold on GoFan ONLY. No Passes.
Upcoming HOME events:
- None
Winter Sports Tryout Dates
Boys Basketball- 11/13
Boys and Girls Bowling- 11/13
Wrestling- 11/13
Girls Basketball- 11/20
Boys Swim & Dive- 11/20
For all other Athletics Information, including upcoming practices and game schedules, click the LINK below. GO TIGERS!
BHS Athletics Homepage | Belleville High School (vanburenschools.net)
From Your STUDENT COUNCIL - Your Guide to Student Activities!
VOLUNTEERS MAKE THE WORLD GO 'ROUND!!
Parent Volunteers are needed for upcoming events. See the list below and this link to sign up.
November 17 and 18, 2023 - Craft Show - Volunteers needed
November 21, 2023 - Staff Thanksgiving Dinner - Dessert donations
BHS Upcoming Dates:
BHS Food Drive EXTENDED - November 12th - 15th - see link for items needed
BHS Craft and Vendor Show - November 18th from 9am - 3pm - see link for more information
BHS Class of 2024 Dine to Donate at Aubree’s - November 20th from 11am - 10 pm
Volunteer Opportunities for Students and Senior Hours: BHS Student Volunteer Google Form Link
Class of 2024 Information:
If you missed the Senior Parent meeting, here is the link to the slide presentation.
This Week in Counseling
Monday, November 13th- Scholarship Workshop (English 12 classes)
Tuesday, November 14th- MI Career Quest Field Trip
Thursday, November 16th- Scholarship Workshop (English 12 classes)
Thursday, November 16th- Scholarship Boot Camp, 2:15-3:15, Counseling Office
College Visit- Northern Michigan University, Cleveland State University, U.S. Air Force
💲November is National Scholarship Month💲
The BHS Counselors will be working with seniors this month to assist with completing scholarships. We are hosting a special workshop for seniors this month. See the flyer below for more information!
So far, the Class of 2024 has earned $282, 750 in scholarship dollars!
Click on the scholarship button to learn more about scholarship opportunities!
BHS Scholarship Workshop
AP Exam Payment- Due November 14th!
Attention AP Students!
AP Exam payment is due by November 14th. Please click on the link below to make payment. There is a $40.00 late fee if paid after November 14th! Please use the QR Code below to access payment link.
Dual Enrollment- Earn College Credit while in High School
Good News! Belleville High School is partnered with Washtenaw Community College for dual enrollment! Juniors and seniors are able to take advantage of this opportunity. Students are allowed to take one class per semester that is academic in nature. Students must have their own transportation(unless the class is online) and class must take place after school hours. If interested please complete the Dual enrollment Interest survey (by clicking the link below)?.For additional questions please contact Mrs. Quick at kquick@vanburenschools.net
ECA @ EMU
ASVAB Test Coming Soon- November 15th
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (ASVAB CEP) is a free program offered by the Department of Defense that consists of:
- The ASVAB multiple aptitude test
- Interest Self-Assessment
- Career Exploration Tools
Please click on the link below if you are interested in your student completing the ASVAB Test.
Seniors and Parents- Get Ready for the FAFSA!
As you know by now, the FAFSA is being updated and won't be open until sometime in December. Once we hear an exact date, we will let you know. In the meantime, students and parents should each create their FSA ID. This is what verifies your identity.
Parents will need an FSA ID in order to fill out the form. If parents already have an FSA ID from their college years or from an older child, you will use this one. You do not need to create another FSA ID.
Below are two informational videos. The first assists you with creating the FSA ID which can be done now. The second video is a sneak peek into the new FAFSA form and what to expect once it opens. Please take some time to carefully watch these tutorials.
College Representative Visits- Juniors and Seniors
Every fall BHS host college representatives in our building. We invite juniors and seniors to learn more about a variety colleges and establish relationships with the college rep. This week a representative from University of Michigan Flint, New York University and Baker College will visit BHS. Please use the link below to sign-up to attend.
11/13- Northern Michigan University
11/13- Cleveland State University
11/15- U.S. Air Force
Thank you for your time and attention to this week's Tiger News. Have a great week everyone, and GO TIGERS!
~ Principal Crockett, AP Mrs. Green, AP Mr. Roberson, AP Mrs. Slingerland, BNT Director Mr. Wilsey, and AD Mr. Brodie
♻️ REPEAT INFORMATION ♻️
🌜 IT'S DARK OUT!
Attention Parents/Guardians, and drivers of ALL ages! Now that it is dark during the time of arrival, please be sure to SLOW DOWN when in school zones! If your student is walking or riding a bike 🚲 to school, PLEASE make sure they are wearing light or reflective clothing, or even that they include lights or flashing lights which can be purchased inexpensively. Let's keep our students safe! Here are a few links for purchasing the lights.
BUILDING, STUDENT AND STAFF SAFETY
We have been reminding students recently that school safety is the responsibility of us ALL. Please be intentional about discussing these two items 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. Additionally, access to the building is limited to needs only, so students who are being picked up early will be able to call and be confirmed from the main entrance parking lot.
Metal Detecting Wands: BHS utilizes wands as a metal detection option. These wand searches take place in the hallway of randomly selected classrooms during randomly-selected hours. We have developed a swift, yet thorough process to help detect anything that could be deemed as potentially dangerous. We believe that the random selection process will be more effective than announced, routine, or predictable searches. These "wanding" events will be attended and supervised by our local law enforcement.
HOW TO: Pay for Things!💲
Homework Lab📚
We wanted to inform you that the Homework Lab and Testing Center at BHS is open. It is put in place to provide additional support to our students. We encourage you to share this information with your respective classes and colleagues. The Homework Lab will be available on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:15 to 3:15. During this time, students can receive assistance with their homework assignments or seek guidance on any academic challenges they may be facing. To ensure a smooth and efficient process, it is required that students sign up using bookmarks before attending the lab. We recommend that they sign up before 1:00 pm to secure their spot.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us.
~ Mrs. Fryske and Mr. de Haan
Attention Student Athletes
Any student athletes who plans on playing their sport at the college level needs to register with the NCAA eligibility center. Please feel free to reach out to your counselor for assistance.
ALERT! Ticket Purchasing❗
Schools in the KLAA will be offering options this year for purchasing tickets for athletic events. Belleville High School will be using GoFan exclusively (No Cash at the gate). Card Readers will be available. The concession stands are still using cash. Students under High School age MUST be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all athletic events. Thank you and Go Tigers!
The BHS Cafe - A Greater Dining Experience!
From the The Belleville High School Café:
Students, to keep things timely and smoothly, please remember these tips:
- Please be patient and do not cut in line
- There are two lines: PIZZA and Other Entrees
- You must get a fruit or vegetable in order for the meal to be free
- Only one juice or milk per meal/student
- Only one entrée per meal (additional entrees are $2.00 each)
- Pop, chips, snacks cost money, but you can use your school account to pay
- If you are not purchasing any extras, please go through the line that is not for buying snacks (clipboard side)
Parents & Guardians: Food Account Payments
In order to fund your child's lunch account, please follow the steps below:
- Login to the MiStar ParentConnect Portal with your PIN and Password. Your school secretary can assist you if you need this information.
Click on your student's name, and you will see a variety of options on the menu at left.
Click on the Cafeteria link in the menu at left
Click on the "Online Food Service Payment" at far right.
Enter the amount you would like to add to your student's cafeteria account.
Follow the prompts to enter your payment information.
Thank you for making the first week enjoyable and check out our menu online.
STUDENT HANDBOOK AND DRESS CODE
An excellent educational experience is always undergirded by a safe and orderly environment. Please take the time to review the Student Handbook, which includes the BHS Student Dress Code. For a quick review of items to avoid, please click the link for COMMON DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS.
In particular, students will not be wearing:
- Hoods
- Crop Tops
- Ski Masks
- or any bedwear or grooming attire, including pajamas, blankets, pajama bottoms, hair scarves or durags.
Link to Student Handbook: 2023 - 2024 BHS Student Handbook