Bay View Middle School News

• Healthier Generation Recognition
• Parent Engagement Raffle
• The Giving Tree Toy Drive
• Matilda the Musical
• Wrestling Opportunity
• DigiKnow Series
• The Giving Tree Update
• Bay View Literacy News Update
• HSSD Tutor List
• Other/Community Events
• And much more!!

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.

Calling All Singers, Dancers, Actors, Performers! Musical Auditions for Matilda Jr. Are just around the corner. Please visit our website at bvmusical.weebly.com and go through our information meeting slide deck to learn more and to access our Schoology group for audition materials. If you do not have a personal code yet, please stop in to see Mrs. Pehowski in the choir room and pick one up to sign up for an audition time. Auditions are November 22nd or 23rd with rehearsals starting the first week of December.

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!

Creating a safe and balanced digital environment is critical to our children's well-being in today's ever-connected world. Home internet providers are not required to provide screen time and content filtering capabilities as part of a regular internet service, and directions on how to do so can sometimes be hard to find.

Controlling content and screen time at the WIFI router level

One way to manage screen time and filter content is at the WIFI router level. Parents should be able to get administrator-level access of their router through a browser or an app that allows you to filter harmful content, pause your internet for the whole house or for individual devices and set screen time limits on devices. Here are links to the content and screen management services of some of the local internet providers. If yours is not listed, contact them regarding how to access the information and set it up at your home:

• TDS

• At&T

• Cellcom & Nsight WIFI

• Spectrum WIFI

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

The Giving Tree is registering 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, check out our website for more information on donating to our Holiday Store.

This month we are collecting peanut butter. 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. You can also donate at one of our community drop off locations:

• design a la mode (1744 Riverside Dr, Suamico)

• Green Bay Community Church, Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday from 8-11:30 a.m. (Donations can be left in shopping carts inside the entrance.)

• Papa Murphy's (2300 Lineville Rd Suite 105, Howard)

• Howard Village Hall (2456 Glendale Ave)

• Village of Suamico office (12781 Velp Ave)

Learn more about The Giving Tree HERE

Reading a book is like going on an adventure: it opens up new worlds, introduces us to unique characters, and makes us think about different ideas. But what if I told you that there’s a way to make this adventure even more exciting and meaningful? Making connections while you read is one of the best ways to deepen your understanding, make the story stick with you, and even come up with fresh ideas!

What Does "Making Connections" Mean?

Making connections is when you relate what you’re reading to something else you know. This could be a personal experience, something you’ve read in another book, or even a bigger idea about the world. These connections help you interact with the story in a way that goes beyond just understanding the plot or memorizing facts. Here are the three types of connections you can make:

1. Text-to-Self Connections: Relating the story to your own life.

2. Text-to-Text Connections: Linking ideas or themes between different books or stories.

3. Text-to-World Connections: Connecting the story to real-world events or larger themes.

Why Are Connections So Important?

When you make connections, you’re not just reading passively; you’re actively thinking about the story and how it relates to you. Here’s why that’s powerful:

1. It Makes Reading More Engaging
   Have you ever noticed how much more interesting a story feels when you can relate to it? By making connections, you’re bringing your own experiences into the book, which makes the story feel more real and exciting.

2. It Helps You Understand Themes and Big Ideas
   Some books have complex themes or messages that might not be obvious at first. Making connections can help you see these deeper meanings. For example, if you’re reading The Hunger Games and you connect the idea of survival and competition to real-world issues, you might start thinking about fairness, teamwork, or even inequality in a new way.

3. It Builds Empathy
   Making connections allows you to “walk in the shoes” of characters who may live very different lives from yours. This helps build empathy, making you more understanding of people with different experiences, backgrounds, or viewpoints.

4. It Sparks New Ideas
   Connections can lead to amazing new ideas! By combining what you read with what you already know, you might discover new ways of looking at things. For example, a story about overcoming challenges could inspire you to find creative ways to tackle a problem in your own life.

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.