Bay Harbor Sailors Log

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Main Office - (920) 662-8800

Attendance - (920) 662-8888

SCHOOL HOURS

8:35am-3:30pm

Welcome to November, Sailor Families!

And just like that, leaves are off the trees and the cold weather is here and the need for finding cold weather gear is needed. We turn back the clocks on Sunday which also is an indicator that preparation is needed for the upcoming season. In Bay Harbor, it’s always sunny and 72 degrees no matter what the outside brings. We are working hard and celebrating achievements along the way! Thank you for continuing to sail along with us!

Fall Fest

Amazing turnout and time had by all! Thank you for your participation and partnership to ensure classroom baskets were full and students were able to attend a fun event. Thank you to Krystal W. for heading this event up and for everyone who was on her team and helped to make it all happen! As our only fundraiser of the year, it is important we have success…and there is no doubt that it exceeded expectations! Way to go, ALL!!! If you want to learn more and be a part of something special at BH, please plan to attend our PTO meeting on Tuesday, November 7th.

Student-led Conferences Survey

Thank you for your support and participation in the recent Student-Led Conferences. We would love to hear about your experience. CLICK HERE for a short survey that will help us inform next steps in our quest for constant improvement. To help supply better feedback, please submit one survey per child. Thank you in advance for your time.

Morning Drop-Off and After School Pick-up

I continue to appreciate how the flow of things go before and after school. One area that we can improve flow is by continuing to utilize the line and only parking and using the crosswalk when absolutely necessary (e.g. needing to go into the office/school to notify office or drop something off, student having a harder start to the morning and wanting to provide more support). We appreciate you.

Attendance

Learning happens best, and the most growth occurs, when kids are in school, so let’s continue to do all we can to create the atmosphere and conditions where being at school is important. With that said, we know kids get sick and to reduce the spread of germs, we appreciate you keeping them home and getting the rest they need. When this happens, please be sure to utilize our attendance line (662-8888). As a reminder, when students miss school for any portion of time due to being at a doctors, please make sure to send that notification at any time. Lastly, if you are going out of town for two or more missed days of school, please just contact the office to submit a pre-excused absence form so everyone is aware. Thank you

Reminder that picture retakes are tomorrow, November 2nd.

Retakes are intended for:

• Students who have not yet been photographed
• Students who have been photographed, but parents are opting to have their picture retaken. In this case, parents would have placed a retake order with Harmann Studios, by visiting the link from their original order form that was given on Picture Day.

Reminder with the cold weather to have your students bring

warm jackets, hats, gloves and mittens!

Attention Parents/Guardians of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders:

Your student will have another opportunity to increase their awareness of their social and emotional behaviors through completing a social, academic and behavior screener. The screener, mySAEBRS, will ask students a total of 21 questions and will be completed in under 10 minutes. The student’s teacher will also complete a similar screener based on their observations of the students. This optional screener will allow school staff to identify universal and targeted areas for growth focused on students being able to regulate their emotions, develop positive relationships and make positive decisions. This screener is done twice a year.

Feel free to contact Sydnee Milis with any questions or for more information. If you would like to opt your child out of the screening process please complete this opt out form by November 1st.

The Bay Port choral program will present its annual Pops Concert on November 2nd at 7pm in the Bay Port PAC. This year's theme is "And The Winner Is..." and will feature award-winning songs and songs that reached the top of the Billboard charts. The concert will showcase all four of our choirs as well as many soloists and groups. Check out this family friendly event and see what your student has to look forward to at Bay Port!

2 - Picture Retake Day

3 - School Store

7 - PTO Meeting - 6pm

7 - End of First Quarter

8 - Bay Harbor Day - Wear your BH apparel!

9 - Friday Switch Day

10 - No School - Staff PD

17 - Report Cards sent out

22 - No School

23 - No School - Happy Thanksgiving

24 - No School

5 - PTO Meeting - 6pm

13 - Bay Harbor Day - Wear your BH apparel!

22-29 - NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

FIELD TRIPS(updated as field trips are planned)

1st Grade Building for Kids - February 6th

1st Grade Barkhausen - May 20th & 21st

4th Grade Madison - June 4th

SPRING CONCERT

3/15/2023

• Have you completed the Returning Student Registration that must be done for each student? If not, please do so as soon as possible by visiting this link: http://hssdschools.powerschool.com/public/ . It is important that this is completed so we have your current information in case of an emergency. Please call the school office if you have any questions at 662-8800.

• School fees will not be posted to pay until November 1st. Please look for future communication to pay fees.

TO REPORT AN ABSENCE CALL:

920-662-8888

Please call the Automated Attendance Line by 8:15 am to report an absence or if your child will be late to school.

Please make sure to state your child/children's name, reason for absence; including all symptoms if calling in for an illness.

• Click here for Health Services Web Page
• Prescription Medication Form
• Inhaled Medication Form
• Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan Form
• Over-the -Counter Medication Form

The Bay Harbor Health Room is in need of a few items:

Pack of girls underwear - Sizes 8-14

Boys joggers/sweatpants - Size YOUTH small

If you would like to donate, please drop items off in the office or send to school with your child to bring to the office. Thank you!

• Athletic Events: Expectations for home and away athletic competitions.
• Calendars: HSSD's official calendars. This page is regularly updated.
• Construction Updates: Learn about our exciting facilities updates!
• School Fee Information: An email was sent on August 8 including essential information about returning student registration, student placements, and schedules.
• School Nutrition: Manage your child's lunch account, view lunch menus, and more!
• Volunteer Information: How to become a volunteer and volunteer resources.

Our district team of school social workers has put together a fantastic summary of community resources available to all community members. This is updated every month. The Bay Harbor school social worker, Katie Rabas, would be happy to talk with you further if you have any questions or would like help connecting to resources. To connect with her you can fill out this form, email her at katiraba@hssdschools.org, or call/text her 920-714-1448.

The Giving Tree will be starting to register families for our December Holiday Store. Please reach out to your school social worker if you think your student may benefit from assistance with The Giving Tree. For our generous community, look for information in future district communications and on our website about donating to our Holiday Store and volunteering! Information should be shared starting October 12.

This month we are collecting canned carrots and corn. 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.

Howard-Suamico School District partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students, staff, and their family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to your needs regardless of circumstance.

If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365 in any language.
• Visit www.caresolace.com/hssd and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

Click HERE to view the latest Broadcast Communication Article from the most recent Board of Education meeting. For more information, contact the Bay Harbor Elementary Board of Education representative:

GREGORY KLIMEK

gregklim@hssdschools.org

Phone: 920-621-2485

Mission

The mission of the Howard-Suamico School District Board of Education is to enact policies and allocate resources to develop all students' full academic potential and to promote their social and emotional growth.

Starting with the fall 2023 sports season, Bay Port will move to electronic ticketing (e-ticketing) through GoFan.

• Tickets for sporting events can be purchased online prior to any athletic event or on-site.

• Only credit and debit cards will be accepted.

Visit the Bay Port Athletics website to purchase tickets, to view season pass prices, and to learn more about this change.

~Once a Sailor Always a Sailor~