Bay View Middle School News

• 8th Grade Parent Meeting - December 18th
• DigiKnow Series
• Bay View Literacy News
• The Giving Tree
• Green Bay Gambler's Game
• Previous News

Join us for an optional Informational Session on the 2025 8th Grade Celebration. We’re excited to plan a celebration for our 8th graders!

During this session, we will:

• Share the student and staff created celebration structure

• Discuss ideas and opportunities for parent involvement

• Seek your feedback and ideas.

Session Details:

• Date: Wednesday, December 18th

• Time: 7am

• Location: Bay View Middle School

If you are planning on attending please reach out to Erin Adams, Associate Principal, for more information. erinadam@hssdschools.org (920)662-8001.

Cellular providers aren’t obligated to include screen time management and content filtering as standard features in their internet services, and finding guidance on how to enable these can sometimes be challenging. However, parents and educators recognize the critical role of content filtering and balanced screen time in supporting digital wellness.

Cellular Parental Controls

Cellular providers offer screen time and content management, but they often charge an extra fee. Here are links to the parental controls available with some popular cellular providers:

• Verizon Smart Family

• At&T

• T Mobile
  
  

Other Apps that work with Cellular Providers

The following apps are examples of apps that can be installed on phones or tables to manage screen time and content. They charge monthly subscription fees.

• Life360

• Bark (also has a product to monitor home internet, additional subscription)

• Family Link by Google

For more information, please contact Kelly Koller, Bay View Technology Integration Specialist, kellkoll@hssdschools

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!

This month The Giving Tree is 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.

https://www.hssdschools.org/community/the-giving-tree

Forms are available in the main office. Please note that if you are paying with cash, you will need to give the exact amount (we do not have the ability to make change). Deadline to purchase tickets is Thursday, December 5th.

Sixty-six of this year’s awardees achieved All-Star status by earning recognition in all nine topic areas. Bay View Middle School was the only school in Wisconsin to earn this recognition. Teresa Van Nuland and Kaitlyn Bieszk were recognized at Monday's School Board meeting for their efforts in gathering the evidence and for their support and advocacy.

To make the list, schools apply for recognition in up to nine health-related categories:

1. Strengthening Social-Emotional Health & Learning
2. Cultivating Staff Well-Being
3. Increasing Family & Community Engagement
4. Improving Nutrition & Food Access
5. Implementing Local School Wellness Policy
6. Bolstering Physical Education & Activity
7. Enriching Health Education
8. Promoting Tobacco-Free Schools
9. Supporting School Health Services

Congratulations!!

We know families already love staying connected to their children and what is happening at school. We appreciate your involvement and want to show it. Starting this month, we will be doing a random giveaway related to your child's Friday reflection. Your child will be bringing home a paper copy and there will be a place for you to sign. After looking at the reflection, please sign it and have your child return it to their Advisory teacher. You will be entered into a drawing to win 2 season long athletic passes for the 25-26 school year, thanks to our Bay Port Athletic Department. Each Friday reflection that is returned and signed between Nov. 15th and Dec. 18th will be a separate entry. We will do a random drawing on December 18th and contact that winner. Thank you again for your engagement in your child's school experience.

The Rock said “Wrestling teaches us about the power of teamwork and trust.” If you are looking for a sport where you can push yourself, face challenges individually, but also be part of a team that grows together, then wrestling is your sport. No experience necessary. We are looking for Pirates, boys and girls, to join. Wrestling season runs from mid December into March. For more information, come talk to Mrs. Lonzo (B102) kathlonz@hssdschools.org or Mr.Knight nathknig@hssdschools.org. Registration can be found at the Bay View Athletics Page. (Registration Form). Join our Schoology course: CMKB-9D3B-5SP3J

Thank you!

Boys and Girls grades K-8 come join the Bay Port Tennis Club! Players will learn fundamentals of tennis, scoring and court etiquette. All instruction will take place at Four Seasons Tennis Club. Register at the above link or use QR code here.

Registration for spring 7 vs. 7 flag football is now open at frcyouthfootball.com!

Greater Green Bay YMCA recently opened their Suamico branch on Lineville Road! One great feature of the Suamico location is they offer a space for kids ages 8+ that is FREE for members, called “The HYPE” . This space offers homework help, arts/crafts, games, and more. It's really a safe space for kids to come hang out together with some supervision.

We have designated 12 visitor parking spots near the main entrance. Please utilize these during the school day instead of using the circle driveway. In the event of an emergency, we need first responders to have unobstructed access. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Due to the increase in virtual counseling appointments scheduled during the school day, we want to make sure we can provide adequate private space. If your child will be having scheduled virtual sessions with an outside provider, we would like your partnership in obtaining a signed Release of Information in order to assist your child with any technology or connection issues that may occur during their appointments.

We ask that you provide at least a 3 day notice per each virtual appointment in order to ensure that we have adequate and private space available to your child. If you notify the school the day of an appointment, we cannot guarantee an adequate space or that the message will be received in time to call your child out of class. We know that many appointments are already scheduled, but if you are planning on scheduling future appointments during the school day, we would appreciate it, if possible, avoiding Monday appointments. We do not have the same spaces available as we do on other days. If you need help finding the best time for your child to have scheduled appointments, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your help and partnership.

Molly Etringer, 7th grade counselor

920-662-8181

molletri@hssdschools.org

Abbey VandenPlas, 8th grade counselor

920-662-8122

abbevand@hssdschools.org

Kendra Kawula, school social worker

920-662-8074

kendkawu@hssdschools.org

As the sports season begins, a few reminders regarding attending high school game are below.

• Carry-ins are not allowed.

• In the Student Section this includes food, drinks, noise makers, silly-string, baby powder, signs, backpacks, purses, etc.

• Security cameras will continue to be used at the stadium to enhance spectator safety.

• Students engaged in unsafe behavior, like pushing other students or throwing objects, will be asked to leave the game.

• Unsafe behavior may result in students not attending future football games.

• Athletics events are school-sponsored events, therefore appropriate dress is expected.

• During home football games all other athletics facilities and fields are closed.

Ticket and Pass Costs:

• Student and family athletics passes and tickets are available online at GoFan. This pass is good for all home regular season athletic events excluding Invites.

• Cost for passes:

• High school student passes = $30 + Processing Fee

• Family passes = $65 + Processing Fee

• Includes 2 adults and children 8th grade and under in the same household.

• One single adult pass = $40 + Processing Fee

• Cost for individual tickets:

• Adults = $5

• Students K-12 = $3

January 13, 2025: 6pm at Lineville

March 3, 2025: 6pm at Bay View

May 5, 2025: 6pm at Lineville

Please click on the link below to see what valuable resources are available for families in the HSSD.

https://www.smore.com/q5v69

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

In addition to the HSSD website and social media, you can receive a text message to notify you of cancellations, delays, and early releases due to weather. Text Yes to 67587 to opt in. In previous editions of the newsletter, we shared the incorrect number. The number above is the correct number.

For a low price of $3.40 - ALL you can eat fruits/veggies and beverages of choice alongside an entree. Please click on this link for the BAY VIEW LUNCH MENU

When reporting an absence, please call our school’s attendance line at 920-662-8184 prior to the start of each school day.