Ernest W. Seaholm Weekly e-News

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/

Jan 13: FAFSA/Financial Aid Night

Jan 14: Seaholm PTSA Meeting, 7:00pm in Media Center or on Teams (Teams link)

Jan 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly

Jan 17: Half Day, 10:50a Dismissal (All Schools 1/2 Day)

Jan 20: NO SCHOOL, MLK Day Observance

Jan 21: Freshmen Cocoa & Cram, 3-5pm

Jan 22: Semester Final Exams, Hours 1 & 2

Jan 23: Semester Final Exams, Hours 3 & 4

Jan 24: Semester Final Exams, Hours 5 & 6

Jan 24: Elementary & Middle School Night, Boys Basketball Event (see Athletics section below)

Jan 27: First day of 2nd Semester

Jan 29: Chinese New Year

Feb: 5: Half-Day, 10:50a Dismissal

Feb 6: Junior Student & Parent Night

Feb 12: Count Day

Feb 13: Mid-Winter Choir Concert

Feb 14: Valentine's Day

Feb 17-21: Mid-Winer Break, NO SCHOOL

Seaholm High School Calendar

Seaholm High School Homepage

See *NEW* Bell Schedule, Shuttle Schedule and Advisory Schedule HERE

ATTENTION FRESHMEN!

Join the Make Me a Maple mentors for Cocoa & Cram on Tuesday, Jan 21 from 3-5pm in the cafeteria to study for 1st Semester Final Exams. See you there!

Tuesday, January 14, 7-9PM

1525 Covington Road, Bloomfield Hills

A support group for parents and allies of LGBTQ+ students. This meeting is confidential and for adults only. For additional details, please contact the organizers at bpsparentpride@gmail.com.

Katie Kezelian, Group Moderator

The Seaholm Library’s Tea Station has been a hit with students! We love seeing the excitement on students’ faces when they discover that they can help themselves to a warm drink in this cozy corner of the library.

But due to the overwhelming success, we are now running low on disposable cups, tea, and hot cocoa mix. Students are encouraged to bring reusable mugs, but having disposable cups for those who forget would be much appreciated, as would any donations of teas or cocoa to keep us stocked up for winter. We are also continually accepting donations for other tea-related supplies as well. Thank you from the Seaholm Library and our student patrons for any and all donations!

Seaholm NHS is offering tutoring after school every Tuesday and Thursday in the media center from 3-4pm. Just stop by.

BYA Dog Show

February 2nd, Berkshire Middle School

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience an inspiring evening with Anthony Grupido, “The Mind Magician,” as he presents The Magic of Hope!

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Groves Auditorium

https://www.birminghamyouthassistance.org/events

Here is the link for the registration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/empower-her-girls-sports-and-bright-futures-tickets-1126906209809?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Time is running out to get your Bash tickets! This year's Unabashed Bash will take place on Saturday, February 1 @ Daxton Hotel in downtown Birmingham. You won't want to miss this amazing night of dinner, dancing, Live & Silent Auctions, student performances, and more!

Tickets: $250 Individual | $500 Couples

Purchase your tickets today: https://supportbef.ejoinme.org/Bash2025Tickets

For questions or if you need assistance, please contact:

Kathy Zanolli, Executive Director

BEF@Birmingham.k12.mi.us | (248)203-30303

No updates at this time.

College and Career Center Events are listed on the CCC Calendar

Please note college visits and events are being added rapidly, please check the CCC Calendar for updates.

College & Career Center - Seaholm High School (birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Jan. 13 - Financial Aid Night/FAFSA Workshop - Virtual Presentation Hosted and Presented by Oakland University - 6:00 p.m.

Registration link: Sign-up must be completed before start of workshop (at least 24 hours in advance).

Please note - This virtual event is hosted and presented by Oakland University - and is open to the public for sign up/registration. Suggestion - sign up early!

Click on link to register for event - https://apply.oakland.edu/register/?id=9bcdce51-ee81-49c3-b74e-dd170f9c3983

Michigan Assured Admissions Pact (MAAP) Info - "The Michigan Assured Admissions Pact participating universities are committed to admitting all Michigan high school graduates who earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or above."

For MAAP info: Home | Michigan Assured Admission Pact (maap.org)

Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars Program - "Provides scholarships for talented female high school students to participate in a summer academic program at one of our partner programs – some of the most rigorous and selective colleges and universities in the country. For info and application: Summer Scholars - The Joyce Ivy Foundation

Pre-College & Summer Programs Info

Summer Programs and Pre-College Programs are listed on the College & Career Center website under

Pre-College & Summer Programs - Seaholm High School (birmingham.k12.mi.us) Various programs are listed – topics, requirements, and deadline dates vary. More programs will be added as they are announced, and some programs have application or registration deadline dates.

Upcoming events (outside of Seaholm) -

Saturday Academy - "Diversity & Inclusion at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine presents Saturday Academy – a pathway

program into medicine for 9th–12th grade high school students interested in medicine. Students spend a half day on Oakland University’s campus..."

For info and registration: See flyer in CCC or Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

The 2025-26 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now open.

FAFSA Resources - MI Student Aid - FAFSA Resources

Virtual Financial Aid Presentations - MI Student Aid

Financial Services offers a variety of financial aid events available to students and their families who wish to learn more about the financial aid process, completing the FAFSA, or evaluating financial aid awards. For registration: Virtual Financial Aid Presentations (michigan.gov) - Various dates listed.

Jan. 13 - Financial Aid Night/FAFSA Workshop - Virtual Presentation Hosted and Presented by Oakland University - 6:00 p.m.

Registration link: Sign-up must be completed before start of workshop (at least 24 hours in advance).

Click on link to register for event - https://apply.oakland.edu/register/?id=9bcdce51-ee81-49c3-b74e-dd170f9c3983

Oakland University - Financial Aid Events

"The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships offers a variety of financial aid events available to students and their families who wish to learn more about paying for college, get help completing the FAFSA, or better understand financial aid offers."

Financial Aid Events - Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships - Oakland University

Michigan Achievement Scholarship - Informational Sessions (Webinars) "Informational webinar provided by Michigan Department of Treasury’s MI Student Aid team.” For registration: - Michigan Achievement Scholarship Informational Sessions Various dates listed.

"High school students and families interested in learning more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship are encouraged to attend an informational webinar provided by MI Student Aid." Michigan Achievement Scholarship

Scholarship Information – For a list of scholarship information and to see past listed opportunities, visit the College & Career Center website – Scholarship link

Scholarships - Seaholm High School (birmingham.k12.mi.us) . Check individual scholarships for student eligibility and grade level requirements.

**Please check this information periodically, as scholarships and deadline dates for the 2024/2025 school year continue to be updated.**

Lawrence Technological University - FIVE IMAGES Scholarship Award Program - College of Architecture & Design - For info and eligibility: LTU_CoAD_five images scholarship 2025 Deadline date: February 1, 2025.

National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan - Jewish Youth Awards 2024 - For information and application visit: ncjwmi.org Home - NCJW Michigan - National Council of Jewish Women | NCJW Michigan – National Council of Jewish Women. Application deadline: February 7, 2025.

Southfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Scholarship information, requirements, and application are available at deltasac.org/scholarship. Application deadline: February 7, 2025.

University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit - “Offer 18 outstanding scholarships to incoming freshman at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.” Visit website for information about the scholarships, eligibility criteria, and application: U-M Club of Greater Detroit: Scholarship Application - Alumni Association of the University of Michigan (umich.edu) Application deadline: no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, February 7, 2025.

The City of Birmingham is looking for current Juniors to apply to be a City of Birmingham Student Board Rep. Student must be a resident in the city of Birmingham to apply.

Application deadline: Friday, January 31

Appointments are placed on Monday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m. city council meeting

LINK TO APPLICATION

Design Review Board/Historic District Commission

bhamgov.org/drb

bhmgov.org/hdc

1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month; 7 p.m.

Environmental Sustainability Committee

bhamgov.org/sustainability

1 Monday of the month TBD, 6 p.m.

Multi-Modal Transportation Board

bhamgov.org/mmtb

1st Thursday of the month; 6 p.m.

Museum Board

bhamgov.org/museumboard

1st Thursday of the month; 5 p.m.

Parks & Recreation Board

bhamgov.org/prb

1st Tuesday of the month; 6:30 p.m.

Planning Board

bhamgov.org/planningboard

2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month; 7 p.m.

Sports Cycle will be open every Friday for both A and B lunch through the end of the school year in the cafeteria at their store. Shop upcycled sports clothing and equipment free of charge! Sports Cycle is a non-profit student organization that redistributes and repurposes gently used sports gear of all ages, sizes, and sports back to the community. If you have any questions, contact by DM on Instagram or X at sportscycle_shs or email at sportscycle.shs@gmail.com.

Our inventory is getting LOW and we are asking our Seaholm AND all BPS families to bring your gently used clothing items to donate and help stock our store! There is a Bloom collection box at the Pool Door entrance and in the Main Entrance Security Office for easy, convenient drop off.

Bloom is a second hand store that promotes students to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Instead of paying for store items, students share a positive note with a special faculty/staff member or friend, creating a caring and positive community! Bloom is open for students to shop on Tuesdays during A/B lunches or by appointment.

This is a valuable resource for families in the district, not just at Seaholm! Please keep Bloom in mind when you are cleaning out closets at home!

NEED: All sizes, men's/women's: clothing, outerwear, shoes, accessories, MAPLE gear!

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!

**To log and submit community service hours for service awards and Senior's white cord, join the Community Service Google Classroom:

https://classroom.google.com/c/NjkwNDMxMDc2OTcw?cjc=yedgqgv

PVSA Service Hour Log

Seaholm HS Community Service Log, White Cord

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.
  

See you soon, Mapes! Find a Club or Team to join this year!

Check out the 2024-25 Activities Guide

Thank you, Seaholm PTSA for supporting our students and teachers with your generous grant program!

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

The next PTSA meeting is January 14, 2025 at 7:00pm in the media center or via Teams

https://tinyurl.com/SeaholmPTSA-Meeting

Meeting ID: 283 753 581 897

Passcode: Ekcq3b

$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

Improve Students' learning experience with a Direct Donation to the PTSA.

• Venmo: @seaholmPTA

eFunds - Optional Funds: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56264

• Seaholm E-news, Facebook, Instagram are your best sources of communication so sign up for them now.

• Be sure to sign up for both your specific class (i.e.: class of 2024, etc) and PTSA Facebook pages to be in the know.

• Pay and signup for everything you can before school starts to ensure a smooth transition to the new year

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR NEW FAMILIES:

THE MANY NEW METHODS OF PAYMENT FOR NEW PARENTS:

METHODS OF PAYMENT

Efunds- Pay for all extra school funds (yearbook, athletic pass,etc)

https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56264

Final Forms -pay to participate in sports

https://birmingham-mi.finalforms.com/

Meal magic- pay for lunch

https://birmingham.familyportal.cloud/

If you have a freshman starting at Seaholm this fall, please join the Seaholm Class of 2028 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 PTA Group

  Seaholm Class of 2025 Families

  Seaholm Class of 2026 Families

  Seaholm Class of 2027 Families

  Seaholm Class of 2028 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/

Recently, the Oakland County Health Division updated its’ Covid guidance. A 5 day isolation is no longer required. Students and staff may return to school when their symptoms overall have improved, they do not have fever and they have been fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) Motrin or Advil (ibuprofen). Masking is not mandated, but strongly recommended by the county for 5 days when returning to normal activities to prevent the spread of illness to others. Proper hygiene (cough & sneeze etiquette) and handwashing (20 seconds, all hand surfaces) preventive strategies to prevent the spread of illness to others. Link to Oakland County Health Division guidance (below) https://www.oakgov.com/community/health/health-a-z/information-a-z/respiratory-virus-guidelines

To report absences, pre-planned absences or for other questions, email seaholmattendance@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Each year the BEF grants $100,000+ to support exceptional education programs both in and out of the classroom by connecting innovative teachers with community support. Please consider donating to the Annual Fund today!

To find out more about other ways to support the BEF, such as sponsoring the Bash or donating to the Bash Auction, contact: Kathy Zanolli, Executive Director @ BEF@Birmingham.k12.mi.us.

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

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.

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.