Children Champion Awards

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Issue March, 2016
Children Champion Awards
Priority Children held its 21st annual Children’s Champion Awards Breakfast on
February 5, 2016, at the Riverfront Banquet Center. This breakfast honors community people and organizations that advocate for children. Angel Woodruff, a junior at
Bendle High School, was nominated for her math tutoring with cognitively impaired
students. She was nominated under the Robert E. Weiss Outstanding Youth category. Angel and sixty-eight other Genesee County high school students were honored
for having an impact on youth. Through tutoring, Angel has developed relationships
with many students and is making a difference in their lives on a daily basis.
Priority Children Awards Breakfast.
Pennies for Patients 2016
Bendle Middle School students raised over $1,000 in 7 days to help find cures for blood cancer
patients! More information on page 8.
Kindergarten
Early Childhood
Round Up
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
South Bendle Elementary
8:45-10:45 AM
12:30-2:30 PM
5:00-7:00 PM
Mark Your Calendar!
Register for 2016/2017!
810-591-0620
See page 4 for more information.
this issue
News from the Superintendent.2-3
South Bendle News. . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Health and Wellness. . . . . . . . . . . . 6
West Bendle News . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
BMS News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
BHS News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Honors and Awards . . . . . . . . 10-11
Sports News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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March 2016
From the Superintendent
BENDLE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Dave Wallace, President. . . . . . . . . .
Dale Dunsmore, Vice President . . . .
Janis Bugbee, Secretary. . . . . . . . . .
Debbie Dunsmore, Treasurer. . . . . .
Bard Scott, Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dave Love, Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rodney Winters, Trustee . . . . . . . . .
744-2383
743-4135
743-0984
743-4135
308-1453
766-3706
742-6375
BENDLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION
John Krolewski, Superintendent
Tom Meszaros, Coordinator of Programs and Support Services
Scott Williams, Principal-Bendle High School
Pete Gleason, Principal-Bendle Middle School
Brock Place, Principal-West Bendle Elementary
Trisha Cherveny, Principal-South Bendle Elementary
Roger Grimes, Director of Operations
BUILDING ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS
Administration Building . . . . . . . 3420 Columbine . . . . . . . .
Bendle High School . . . . . . . . . . 2283 E. Scottwood . . . . . . .
Bendle Middle School . . . . . . . . . 2294 E. Bristol . . . . . . . .
South Bendle Elementary . . . . . . . 4341 Larkin . . . . . . . . . .
West Bendle Elementary . . . . . . . . 4020 Cerdan . . . . . . . . .
Friel Street Elementary . . . . . . . . 4469 Greenley . . . . . . . . .
Community Education . . . . . . . . . 2294 E. Bristol . . . . . . . .
Special Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3420 Columbine . . . . . . . .
Bendle Family Health Services 2294 E. Bristol Rd . . . . . . .
BENDLE BUGLE
591-2501
591-5103
591-3385
591-0620
591-0880
591-3607
591-4160
591-0007
591-9012
SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION
If the determination is made to close school, notification to proper
school personnel and the news media will be made. This generally
should occur by no later than 6:30 AM. Radio stations WFDF,
WWCK, WCRZ, WKMF, WIOG, and Oldies 96 broadcast school
closings, and parents should listen to one of these stations for news
on closings. Television stations WJRT (ABC12) and WEYI (NBC
25) also broadcast closings. If you do not hear any announcements
about Bendle, schools will be open.
BENDLE MISSION STATEMENT
Bendle Public Schools is committed to helping people help themselves
to improve the quality of their lives and that of future generations.
Eat
While the calendar says March, we’re likely to see a few more winter-like days. Please
be on the lookout for students walking on roads, or in areas where snow makes walking a
little more of a chore. Our maintenance crew does a great job of clearing parking lots and
sidewalks, but there may still be a few days where colder temps prevent salt from working
very well. We also see areas where a thaw and refreeze can create slippery conditions, at
least for the early morning hours. Please remind your children to exercise caution on those
walks to and from school.
ATTENDANCE COUNTS!
I mentioned earlier that one of this year’s goals was to encourage students to maintain
regular attendance. As a district our goal is to maintain a 95% attendance rate. Research
shows that one of the most effective factors in determining a child’s success in school is
attendance. Missing ten or more days over the course of a year, results in poor academic
outcomes for many students. Into the month of March, we are at about 92% for our
average daily attendance rate. Elementary students appear to have a slightly better rate of
attendance than our secondary students. While 92% is considered pretty good overall, it still
places us a little below our goal.
Two of the most common times we see a substantial drop in attendance include our early
release days and those days where weather affects the closing for districts outside the district
borders. While parents must make the best decision for their children, especially at the
elementary levels, I ask you to keep in mind, on early release days, staff have been instructed
to make reading and math lessons a priority. While parents may think nothing much is
happening during those early release days, in fact, concentration should be on the two most
important areas for children to master.
With regard to weather and school closings, again, we recognize the right of parents to
determine whether or not sending your children to school is in their best interest. However,
I would point out that the City of Burton is often out ahead of the county and other
municipalities. As a result, roads in the Bendle community are often cleared before others.
The majority of our students also live within a mile of the building they attend. This makes
it possible for Bendle to be in session while others may not be.
I can’t thank those of you enough that have made school attendance a priority with your
children. Creating a sense of importance to be in school, sets the stage for a strong work
ethic all children need to be successful throughout their lives.
BURTON RESIDENTS IN FLINT’S WATER SYSTEM
BREAKFAST
at School!
Breakfast is served in the cafeteria every day school is in session,
including half days! A school breakfast will give your child a healthy start
to the day. If you qualify for the free or reduced meal program, this includes
breakfast. Reduced breakfast is .30 cents, full pay is $1.15 for all buildings.
Breakfast times: High School 7:15-7:50, Middle School 7:50-8:00, West
Bendle 8:00-8:10, South Bendle 8:15-8:25.
Also, you can pre-pay for your breakfast/lunch. Parents can send in
money or a check weekly, monthly, etc. You do not have to look for the exact
change daily. The money stays on your student account until it is used.
Bendle Public Schools
Bendle Bugle – March 2016 Issue
The Bendle Bugle is published bi-monthly by the Board
of Education and is distributed, without charge, to each
household in the Bendle Public School district.
You would have to be living on another planet not to have heard about the “Flint Water
Crisis” by now. Unfortunately, some Bendle residents are also affected by the water crisis.
While there are probably many notices and a great deal of information going out to everyone
affected, I want to remind all our Bendle residents that our Bendle Family Health Services
Clinic is prepared to conduct testing for lead in children as well.
In addition, information on wellness and nutrition is also available. This brings up another
point to keep in mind. Over the last few years, Bendle schools have been recipients of
various grants and programs to provide healthy fruits and vegetables as part of the regular
breakfast and lunch programs. Consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables is recommended
to offset the negative effects of lead in a person’s body. Often, the problem is not providing
the healthy choices, but getting children to eat what’s good for them. This is another area
we could use encouragement from our parents. From time to time, our food service staff,
along with our nurses provide “taste testing” opportunities for children, but a few words from
parents can go a long way as well.
If you are interested in finding out more information about lead testing or nutrition to help
offset the effects of lead consumption, please contact the Bendle Family Health Services
Clinic at 591-9012.
BENDLE BUGLE MSTEP & SAT ASSESSMENTS
We’re at that time of the year when the assessments our elected
leaders believe should determine student and district success are
taken. If that sounds a little sarcastic, it was meant to be. No
intelligent person would tell you a single score on any test is the
best way to determine a student’s overall ability, let alone the
effectiveness of an entire district. Yet, here we are.
Between proficiency labels put upon students and the effects upon
teacher evaluations state assessments now carry, state assessments
have become more important than ever. With the transition to
“online” testing, it’s become just as important to make sure students
understand how to take these tests. In any case, a great deal of
time is now spent testing students to help make sure they will do
well on more tests.
One of the biggest problems we face as educators is making sure
students not only prepare to do their best on state assessments, but
to understand there are consequences for all of us when they do
not do well. In fact, the first step is to make sure all students take
the tests. Last year, the district received a red flag for not having
enough students tested. This is a problem because it automatically
sets the wheels in motion for possible consequences without even
having all the necessary data. Again, parents can be a big help by
reminding children of the importance attaining “Proficiency” can
have on the child, teacher, and district. If you have any questions
or concerns regarding the assessment process, please feel free to
contact your building principal. I would especially ask that you
make sure your child is in school on assessments days and actually
takes the assessment(s) required by the state.
BENDLE FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES &
WELLNESS STRATEGIES
Several years ago, former Superintendent, John J. Angle; Gloria
Bourdon, who at the time was head of the GISD Health, Safety,
and Nutrition program, along with Linda Hailey, our original clinic
coordinator; created the Bendle Family Health Services Clinic to
serve the district. Housed in our middle school, the clinic evolved
over the years to provide first aid and training programs. Today,
the clinic is a resource for parents and students to help with school
health plans, head lice, sports physicals, medical referrals, guidance
on nutrition and wellness, as well as a provider of WIC services for
the Bendle community. Over recent years, efforts have begun to
train staff, students, coaches, and community members in the use
of CPR.
Through various grants and partnerships, Bendle Family Health
Services has continued to provide assistance and a variety of
services for students and their families. A final piece to the original
mission was to provide more in the way of mental health counseling
and student support. Today, I am proud to say, we have been able
to access a grant allowing us to provide some services in these areas
as well. Though Bendle was not one of the two original grantees
for the MDE Mental Health and Wellness Grant, our work in the
area of student support impressed the Office of School Support
Services enough to become involved when additional monies became
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available. As a result, Bendle Public Schools was awarded $25,000 to be used for
“mental health and wellness” projects. In addition to student support groups, the grant
will allow for Bendle to partner with mental health and other support agencies to begin
working on strategies to assist students.
JUNE IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
It may not seem like it right now, but in terms of school time, these next few months
will move by quickly. We have much to take care of between now and June. By the
time you receive the next Bendle Bugle in May, spring should be taking hold. We’ll also
be talking about the end of the year as well as a couple of notes for the upcoming year.
Thank you to all for your continued support!
John Krolewski, Superintendent
Bendle Public Schools
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March 2016
BENDLE BUGLE
South NEWS
Kindergarten, Preschool and Early Childhood Registration
Register for the 2016-2017 School Year!
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
contact the Genesee County Clerks Office, 257-3225, for information on
the correct procedure to obtain a birth certificate.
8:45-10:45 AM
12:30-2:30 PM
5:00-7:00 PM
South Bendle Elementary
591-0620
Is it true Bendle has full day kindergarten?
Bendle is pleased to offer a full day kindergarten program to the
community. With the increased academic expectations for today's
students, full day kindergarten allows children more time to acquire
their many new skills.
Things to Do
What will my child be expected to learn?
• Visit the registration tables for
children ages 0-5 years old.
• Visit the Healthy Station:
• Immunizations given for FREE!
• Dental information
• WIC information
• Health insurance information
• Complete fun projects at the activity centers
and get your child's picture taken.
• Meet Bendle staff members including the
principal.
• Visit a kindergarten classroom.
Several helpful articles are found in the Kindergarten Bugle parent
resource guide distributed at registration. Please feel free to contact
your child's teacher at any time with questions.
I know my child can't begin school without having up-todate immunizations. Where can I get my child caught up?
What to Bring
• Child's complete and up-to-date immunization record
• Original birth certificate (not hospital certificate)
• Child's social security card
• (2) Proofs of residency (ex: purchase agreement, lease, utility bill)
• Driver's license and voter registration are NOT accepted.
Why register for next school year on March 22nd?
You and your child can enjoy the many activities from health
services to children's activities and receive lots of great information.
Tables will be set up to register for school and provide information
on all the early childhood and preschool opportunities. Meet building
staff and tour a kindergarten classroom. FREE immunizations will be
available.
How do I know if my child is ready and able to begin school?
Your child must be 5 years of age by September 1, 2016 to be
eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the 2016/2017 school year. If you
are uncertain about whether your child is ready, Bendle staff will be
available at registration to answer your questions. What if I can't find my child's birth certificate?
The child's official birth certificate is required, hospital certificates
will NOT be accepted. If your child was born in Genesee County,
TIGER KID’S CLUB
LATCH KEY
Immunizations will be available March 22nd for FREE. After that,
contact your family doctor or go to Bendle Family Health Services
located in the Bendle Middle School. Please call 591-9012 for an
appointment. If you have any questions about whether your child's
immunizations are up-to-date call South Bendle (591-0620) or Bendle
Family Health Services (591-9012).
Required Immunizations:
Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis: 4 doses are required. 6 months or
more between doses 3 and 4. If the last dose was not given on or after
the fourth birthday, a booster dose of DTP is required. Polio: 3 doses are required. Two months or more between doses and
if the last dose was not given on or after the fourth birthday, another is
required.
Measles, Mumps, Rubella: 2 doses are required. The first dose must
be given on or after the first birthday. The second dose must be given
at least 28 days from the first and at or after age 4. Hepatitis B (HBV): 3 doses of any appropriate hepatitis B vaccine
are required.
Varicella (Chicken Pox): 2 doses of Varicella (chicken pox). First
dose given on or after 1st birthday. The second dose should be given
between ages 4-6 or a reliable history of chicken pox reported by parent.
How will my child get transported to school?
Some children are transported by bus. If you are uncertain if you
reside in the bussing area, contact South Bendle at 591-0620 or Bendle
Transportation at 591-2588.
Who should I call for more information on registration?
Please call South Bendle at 591-0620 for more information.
K-5th Childcare Before/After School
6:30 am until school starts, after school until 6:00 pm at West Bendle.
Numerous age-appropriate activities are offered from table games, arts and crafts, gymnasium
and outdoor activities, free play, large and small group activities, electronics and much more!
For more information call Community Education at 810-591-4160.
BENDLE BUGLE March, 2016 15 Minutes at Bed Gets Your Child Ahead
When is the last time you sat down and read with your child? Whether it be a small book, a
recipe, a newspaper, online blog, practicing stretching words on a piece of paper, writing a letter to
someone, writing a bucket list, writing a silly story, etc.- it doesn’t matter. Just reading and writing
with them is what counts! I can’t stress enough how important it is to read at home with your child.
Many studies have been done on the impact of a home that stresses the importance of reading and the
short-term and long-term benefits that go along with that. “Twenty-six percent of children who were
read to three or four times in the last week by a family member recognized all letters of the alphabet.
This is compared to 14 percent of children who were read to less frequently.” Another important point
research found is “According to the National Education Association, having kids read a lot is one of the
crucial components of becoming a good reader. Young readers need to become practiced at recognizing
letters and sounds. The only way to get good at it is to practice.” NEA-Facts About Children
Here at South Bendle, we are doing many things to get the students reading. We partner with our
families in many ways in order to try and help students become lifelong learners by becoming great
readers. If a child is considered BELOW GRADE LEVEL in our Direct Instruction Reading program,
we send home weekly packets to read at home with their family. That’s all they have to do! When they
return the packet, they get their name called on the announcements to come down and get a prize.
We also send home books weekly with all of our students in order to have them practice reading at
home. This process is very time consuming, but here at South Bendle we feel that the time we spend
printing off all the books and organizing this is time well spent in order to reach our goal of developing
great readers. We also offer a Guided Reading program here in their daily instruction that teaches
the students 7 strategies that good readers use as well as how to think critically while reading a book.
March is considered National Reading Month and all across the United States, schools are
celebrating this great month in many fun ways. What better way to celebrate the importance of
reading than to kick it off with Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 1st followed by several activities
throughout the month. Our theme for March is “Camp Read S’More”. The classrooms will be having
a fun little competition to see what classes can have the biggest “S’More” based on how many minutes
they read at home or how many books they read during the Month of March! So get ready to start
reading at home with your little one and remember that readers are made on the laps of their parents!
Trisha Cherveny, South Bendle Principal
Students in Mrs. Banks
Kindergarten class enjoyed
their HYPE (formerly Pe-Nut)
nutrition lesson.
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Bendle Public Schools Announces
Friel Street Early
Childhood Center
(Friel Street just north of Maple Road)
NOW OPEN!
Preschool
This is for 3 year olds as of January 1, 2016 and potty trained.
Hours: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Days:Monday-Friday
Cost:
$15 daily up to 4 hours a day
$25 daily over 4 hours a day
Pre-Kindergarten
This is for 4 & 5 year olds who are eligible for Kindergarten by
September 1st of 2016.
Hours: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Days:Monday-Friday
Cost:
$15 daily up to 4 hours a day
$25 daily over 4 hours a day
Call Bendle Community Education at 591-3606.
Licensed through the State of Michigan.
Moon
Phases
In first grade
Science, students
learned the moon
phases by
arranging the
cream on chocolate
cream cookies.
It was a fun, tasty
way to learn!
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HEALTH & Wellness
Health and Wellness Grant Awarded
Bendle Schools was awarded a 2016 Mental Health
and Wellness Commission grant by the Michigan
Department of Education in early January. The funds
will enable Bendle to offer additional services to Middle
School students such as the continuation of the Leader
Board and Anti-Bully Club. The high school will be
able to increase their anti-bully club activities and
serve teens having difficulty with grief and loss or coping with life. Sarah LaRose will lead the Middle and
High School activities in collaboration with the staff.
Lead Tips for Parents
Elevated levels of lead have been found in homes using Flint water. Kids can also be
exposed to lead from old lead paint, soil, pottery, cosmetics, toys and some home remedies.
Adult jobs and hobbies, such as ammunitions handling and auto repair can put children
at risk for lead exposure. Children who live in Flint, live in a home using Flint City
water, or often spend time with a caregiver in the City of Flint should be tested for lead
poisoning. Contact your provider or Genesee County Health Department for a lead test
right away.
Understanding your child’s lead test result:
• A lead level below 5 means there is a little lead in your child’s blood.
• A lead level of 5-44 means that your child has had some exposure to lead. Work with
your doctor and local health department for further guidance on how to limit lead
exposure.
Long range health outcomes of lead poisoning in
children are:
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Learning disabilities
Behavior problems (hyperactivity or lack of self-control)
Speech and language problems
Loss of coordination
Poor sense of touch
Hearing loss
Slowed growth
Signs and symptoms of lead poisoning:
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Upset stomach
Fatigue
Loss of Appetite
Constipation
Hearing problems
Weight loss
Hyperactivity
Irritability
Trouble sleeping
Strategies to prevent lead poisoning:
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Run cool water for one to two minutes before using
Wash hand, bottles, pacifiers and toys often
Take shoes off before entering home
Keep dust and dirt off surfaces
Nutrition (frequent meals-4-6 small meals a day; foods rich in vitamin C, iron and
calcium)
Questions or concerns call Bendle Family Health Services 810-591-9012.
Information provided by Bendle Public Schools, Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Hank
Graff Family Foundation, and United Way.
This funding will allow Bendle to assess the mental
health needs of our students, develop a long range plan
to address those needs and increase our community
partnerships.
Chocolate Strawberry
French Toast
8 medium strawberries
3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 large egg
½ cup low-fat milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Non-stick cooking spray
4 slices whole wheat bread
Makes 4 servings
Steps:
• Rinse strawberries. Cut off leafy tops and slice.
• Whisk cocoa powder and sugar together and set aside.
• Beat egg. Add milk and cinnamon to egg. Beat 1 minute more.
• Coat skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat.
• Dip one piece of bread in egg mixture. Flip to coat both sides. Shake
off any excess egg coating and place in hot skillet. Cook until golden
brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from pan. Repeat with
each piece of bread.
• Top each piece of bread with 3 Tablespoons of sliced strawberries.
Dust with cocoa mixture.
Nutrition facts per serving: 150 calories, 3g fat, 1g saturated fat, 45mg
cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, 8g protein
Percent of recommended intake for a child:
1-3 years old: Calcium 28% - Iron 12% - Vitamin C 214%
4-8 years old: Calcium 20% - Iron 7% - Vitamin C 150%
Reprinted from materials provided by the Genesee Intermediate School District:
These materials were partially funded by the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) by way
of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services through Michigan State
University Extension and also partially by Hurley Children’s Hospital.
Try-It Thursdays
West Bendle Elementary celebrates “Try-It Thursdays” funded by
the Chef Ann Foundation. Thursdays are an opportunity for students
to try new fruits and vegetables during lunch.
Brenda Haddix, West Bendle head cook, and her staff select a new
recipe from the USDA Children’s Recipe Book and prepare an exciting
new vegetable such as brussel sprouts, kale, summer squash or sweet
potato casserole. Students are enjoying the new recipes and they are
requesting that they be placed on the monthly menu.
Student participation has increased by 18 students per day. The
Chef Ann Foundation funding provides 2,500.00 to purchase fresh fruits
and vegetables that are dark green, orange or deep red to provide the
most nutrients for students. Bendle Schools is proud to be a part of a
national program, promoting healthy meals for all students.
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West NEWS
Reflections on the Holiday Concert
Students in the 4th grade wrote about their
experience performing in this year’s Holiday Concert.
Below are some of their favorite moments. They all
had much to share as they enjoyed this special event.
Manuel Thompson: The concert was great! I
was happy. I Loved it!
Robert Goodman: The concert made me feel
happy. Three things I liked about the concert were
“Let it Snow”, the Sign Language on Silent Night
and Jingle Bells. My Mom and her boyfriend came
to watch.
playing my recorder with everyone. My favorite
moment was at the end when my family hugged me.
My favorite song was Christmas Lights. My mom
and dad, grandma and grandpa and brother came
to watch.
Lana Lewis: The concert was fun. We did
good! Everybody liked it! I think everybody did good,
but they could be more on key. My favorite song was
Christmas Lights. My mom, dad, and stepmom came
to watch the concert.
Calleigh Terry: Everybody was very good.
The concert had a bunch of decorations. Everybody
was on track. The concert made me feel excited. My
favorite song was Jolly Old ST. Nickolas. My favorite
moment was when we did Silent Night.
Allie McConnell: Everybody worked really
hard. I liked how the decorations on the stage were
put up. I loved the part when the people doing the
recorder solo went up and played. I loved Jingle Bells
and my whole family came and my Aunt Shawn and
her daughter and my grandma and grandpa came.
Kameron Pruett: Everyone enjoyed the concert. Everyone did good! All the teachers were there.
It was great and I will do it again.
Melinda Kryso: I loved the song Silent Night.
My favorite moment was when we did sign language
to Silent Night. So many people came and it was
amazing! The performance made me feel amazed.
My Grandma Tammy came to watch the concert.
Thank you Mrs. Chaney for teaching me how to do
everything.
Kelsi Germaine: Everyone was watching me
play my recorder and sing. I got to play a bunch of
songs. I had a lot of fun because I was singing and
Nevaeh Harmon: I had a ton of fun! It was an
awesome performance. I was happy at the performance. My favorite song was Bells Caroling.
Maurice Booth: The concert made me feel
proud. It made me feel good. I was shy.
by West
Bendle’s
4th Grade
Students
Heidi Urban: The concert was amazing! I’m
glad I went. My baby brother, Lukas absolutely
adores music. My stepmom told me he was in the
background dancing the whole time. I would not
have missed that concert for the whole world. I absolutely adored it.
What’s Happening at West Bendle?
It’s hard to believe that we have almost completed
the third marking period! It continues to be a great
year here at West Bendle Elementary! Our students
are continuing to understand our expectation; which
helps our staff and me to continue to build and improve
the positive climate and culture of our building on a
daily basis.
With the school year flying by, it’s time to start
thinking about our state test, the MSTEP. This test is
given to all of our students at West Bendle. Beginning
the week after spring break each grade level will be
given a two week window to complete this important
test. We here at Bendle understand the amazing things
and success that is taking place at Bendle Schools,
and this test gives us the opportunity to show that
success to the rest of Genesee County and the State of
Michigan. So if you have a student that will be taking
this test, please continue to remind them about the
importance of taking their time and giving their best
effort on the MSTEP!
With spring quickly approaching I want to remind
all of our West
Bendle families
how important
attendance is
in all of our
children’s education. Studies
have
shown
that even minimal absences
can decrease
their performance in the classroom! With the warm weather
coming, it sometimes becomes more difficult to be selfmotivated to come to school. Hopefully with the help of
parents we can continue to work together to ensure our
students are here and are receiving the best education
they can get.
March is Reading Month and we hope you use
this opportunity to motivate your child to read extra
every night! Our hope is to make reading an enjoyable
experience and make a great impression on our young
minds and help them understand the important life
skill of reading!
Finally, here at West Bendle we recently held our
5th grade music concert. Under the direction of our
music teacher Mrs. Chaney, our students put on a
spectacular performance that made our Bendle family
proud!
Brock Place, West Bendle Principal
8
BMS NEWS
BMS Leadership Board
Congratulations to the following Middle School students who
met the requirements for the new Leadership Board. These students
were recognized by their teachers and administrators in the categories of scholarship, service, athletics and courage. These students
have their pictures and positive comments posted on a board in front
of the office. We hope that all students will strive to meet the requirements for the Leader Board each month.
6th Grade
Compton, Juniper
Hill, Kailey
Jasso, Allen
Mills, Tianna
Morgan, Michael
Myers, Demitius
Vader, Olivia
Voorheis, Ben
7th Grade
Alexander, Mackenzie
Brewer, Ethan
Laurin, Jacob
McFatridge, Ashlynn
Mills, Dayton
Tyree, Caitlyn
Watts, Sarah
Winfield, Zach
8th Grade
BeBout, Angelina
Brunell, Robert
Gates, Michael
Hatfield, Hailey
Inman, Hunter
Kimball, Wesley
LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
Pennies for Patients 2016
Bendle Middle School students raised over $1000 in 7 days to
help find cures for blood cancer patients. Mr. Guy Smith coordinates this annual fundraiser and each student had the opportunity
to collect change for their 7th hour classroom. Each 7th hour class
competed against each other with Mr. Craighead's 8th grade class
raising $174.80 as the highest total.
Our own community has been touched by blood cancers when
we lost Gabby Tyree last year, but with these fundraisers which
help research, the survival rate for Leukemia has gone form 3% in
1960 to 90% today thanks to many research advances funded by the
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Thank you parents for encouraging your Middle School student
to contribute to this worthwhile cause!
Chad Varga:
“Down is Inevitable, Up Is A Choice.”
Chad Varga, founder of the Chad Varga Company, made a visit
to the Bendle Middle School in March to share his story to inspire
youth to reach their dreams with a realistic plan. Chad Varga should
have been a statistic but instead he beat insurmountable odds and
every obstacle before him to become a highly decorated professional
basketball player. Then, at the height of his career with more money
awaiting him than he’d ever imagined, he left it all to pursue a greater purpose: helping others achieve their dreams no matter the odds
and obstacles before them. Today, Chad has established a national
reputation as a communication expert who has an undeniable ability to relate with audiences of all backgrounds. He is the author of
two celebrated books: “If You Only Knew,” and “BOUNCE: Down Is
Inevitable, Up Is A Choice.”
MATH MINUTE
1)Do the linear equations below run parallel to
each other, intersect at one point, or do they
form the same line?
Y = ½x + 4
Y = 3x + 3
2) What number is greater on the number line?
a. – 4 or – 6
b.– 12 or – 9
3) Is the following proportional?
a. 1/2 = 7/14
(Look for the answers on page 12.)
b. 3/8 = 6/9
March 2016
BENDLE BUGLE
What is Happening at Bendle Middle School?
Here at BMS a lot of great things are happening.
ROAR is back. ROAR stands for:
R
RESPECT O
ORGANIZED A
ACCOUNTABLE R
RESPONSIBLE
When your student shows any of these expectations their teachers can reward them with
a ROAR card. Students can then exchange the cards for many different incentives such as,
lunch with the principal, pajama day or hat day, just to name a few. Our hope is to increase
student and teacher relationships and in turn improve the learning atmosphere in the classroom.
We are also fortunate to have Chad Varga, a motivational speaker, with us on March 7th
at 1 p.m. Chad will be talking to our students about bouncing back from all the hardships
that he endured during his life growing up in Detroit and in the NBA. The assembly will be
held in the gymnasium.
I also wanted to take this time to remind all parents and guardians about the importance of preparing your student for M-STEP testing in the spring. Please talk to them about
proper sleep and a warm breakfast on test days. It would also be helpful for them to get on
the practice websites to ensure their top performance. If you would like more information on
these websites please contact the main office at 810-591-3385. Here is what WE are doing to
help your student prepare:
MATH- all students are being taught Common Core principles daily. Common Core is
the educational initiative in the United States that students should know in English language arts and mathematics at the end of each grade. For our students who struggle with
Common Core principles they attend our Math support class to help strengthen these principles. If your student shows major improvement in the Common Core principles they may
be removed from Math Support class and given another elective class. Math Support class
uses a hands-on approach as well as on-line programing to teach math skills.
ELA – all students are being taught English/Language Arts Common Core principles
daily. Student work is kept in their portfolios. Portfolios are folders that contain important
writing pieces that show their yearly progress. Here at BMS these portfolios are shared with
their future teachers so we can assure that no student falls between the cracks and improvement is continuous. We are very fortunate that all students attend Writing Support class for
ten weeks and Reading Plus class for ten weeks. Both classes expose our students to improving the Common Core principles. Writing Support class, through daily writing exercises,
doubles as our character education building class. Reading Plus class is a computer class that
assists students in their areas of reading comprehension weakness.
Social Studies – we are fortunate to have a new curriculum that was recommended by
the Genesee Intermediate School District. BMS, with the help of History Alive and Social
Studies Alive, has a dynamic new approach to assist your student in becoming successful in
the curriculum. Each class also has on-line access to the curriculum. If you would like more
information about on-line access to assist your student from home, please contact the main
office @ 810-591-3385.
Science - BMS has been very fortunate to have the assistance of the Aha Process
Incorporated. Aha Process Inc. is a teacher training company. For the past couple of years
the Aha Process Inc. not only has assisted our science department but all of our teachers have
benefitted tremendously from this training. In science students are taught using the 5-E
lesson planning method. Lessons are broken down into five different segments to maximize
students understanding of the curriculum. Students also get on-line assistance with the curriculum with the help of Study Island. This too can be accessed from home.
Core Extension – this class is designed to give your student the opportunity to dig a
little deeper into their core classes. Each student will have a marking period (10 weeks) in
each of the core classes stated above during 7th hour. Core Extensions also gives students
the opportunity to remediate tests that did not comply with our FINAO program. Shortly
you will be receiving information on your student’s Core Extensions project. It will be called,
Celebrations of Learning. This project consists of mini projects from each core class that are
related to a common, grade level theme. In June you will be invited to see your student present their project that they started in September. Please ask your student what their project
is about. If you would like more information than your child is willing to give, please contact
the office and the curriculum for their project will be provided.
Thank you for your time and support as we head down the home stretch. As always my
door is open.
Peter F. Gleason
Bendle Middle School Principal
BENDLE BUGLE BHS NEWS
March, 2016 9
Bendle High School Recognized as Academic State Champion!
Bridge Magazine has recognized Bendle High School as one of 44 Michigan High
Schools to receive an award as an Academic State Champion for our performance on
the ACT Test for the past three years. Bendle High School achieved a score of 111,
which placed us 2nd in the Medium-sized County/Lowest Income category. The following is a short description of the process from Bridge Magazine:
the ACT, when adjusted for income. This year, with the absence of the MEAP and
the MME, we are recognizing State Champs using proficiency scores from the ACT,
ranking schools by the percent of students considered career or college ready (i.e.,
proficient) in the four ACT subject areas: math, English, reading and science, again
adjusted for income.”
“The methodology and data analysis for ASC was independently developed for
Bridge by Public Sector Consultants, a public policy research firm in Lansing. It
compared how high schools across the state perform against schools in counties of a
similar size and with similar student income levels. The income adjustment, based
on the percent of students who meet federal requirements for free or reduced-price
lunch, recognizes the demonstrated impact that poverty typically exerts on student
achievement.”
“A score of 100 indicates a school is meeting expectations; those above 100
exceed expectations and those scoring below 100 are not meeting them.”
“This year’s 2015 State Champs results for high schools are also different from
previous years, based on a narrower set of criteria. Previously, high schools were
ranked based on school performance on the MEAP, the Michigan Merit Exam and
Community Members Needed to
Observe Senior Exit Presentations
Bendle High School is in need of work force professionals, community
members, and parents who are willing to give a couple hours of their time to sit
on a panel observing high school seniors as they give their Exit Presentations.
Presentations will be done in May and are set up according to career pathways.
Exit Presentations are the final component of the students’ Educational
Developmental Plan (EDP), in which all high school seniors in Genesee County
are required to give an oral presentation in front of a panel answering three
questions:
1. Who am I?
2. Where am I going?
3. How will I get there?
Throughout the four years of high school, seniors have answered these
questions and identified their chosen career based on their interests, goals,
skills, and abilities; and will be able to put these into action by following the
steps they have planned out for pursuing their chosen career. It is through
the support of the community that validity is given to their career plans; as
well a chance for the seniors who may need a little extra guidance to receive
knowledge and advice from the panel.
If you are willing to help out by sitting in on a session or know someone
who is, please contact Tammy Gwinn by email at tgwinn@bendleschools.org or
phone (810) 591-2158. We are in need of about 50 volunteers!
Hard work and student/staff dedication to excellence is being noticed at the
county and state levels. Phenomenal things are happening, every day, in the Bendle
School system. This award and recognition was received on behalf of the entire
Bendle community, the K-12 teaching staff and support staff, building administrators, our Superintendent and Central Office Staff, and our Bendle School Board. All
of your efforts have made this recognition possible. Congratulations to you all!
– Scott Williams, High School Principal
Horticulture at BHS
This spring semester
Mr. Barden has a small
group of students who are
enrolled in Independent
Horticulture. These students have already begun
to grow a variety of vegetables, brassicas, herbs,
and flowers in the greenhouse. They are also
responsible for collecting
kitchen scraps from the
cafeteria to be used as
compost and additional
food for ducks and chickens. Soon they will set
up a brooder and develop
baby chicks into egg laying hens. Right now the students are
focusing on plants that can tolerate
cooler temperatures, but upon returning from spring break they will start to
plant seeds for vegetables and flowers
that prefer warmer weather.
Bendle High School becomes “Golden” with R.O.A.R!
Positive Behavior Intervention System
At the beginning of the second semester, at Bendle High School, a new system
of behavior intervention was implemented. The new system promotes positive student behaviors in every facet of the High School experience. A behavior matrix has
been implemented for the following: Classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, cafeteria,
and overall citizenship.
Parks are heading this initiative for the High School. The time involved in training, communication with staff, and follow through of building goals and initiatives
can be overwhelming but Ms. Seavey and Mrs. Parks have a vision for our Bendle
students and that vision centers around success for all Bendle students. On behalf
of the staff of Bendle High School, we all thank you for your efforts!
Staff members will identify students displaying Respect, Organization,
Accountability, and Responsibility at any time within the building. These identified
students will be presented with a Golden Ticket from any staff member who recognizes the positive behavior. This golden ticket will then be placed in our R.O.A.R.
box for a future drawing. The prizes will vary, but students will also participate in
fun activity, R.O.A.R. days, to provide time for celebration.
The students have responded very well to this process. More and more students, daily, pay it forward by performing a positive behavior act. When they are
presented a golden ticket, they are appreciative, but they are performing these
positive acts because one of their peers are in need or they are taking an individual
interest in their own academic performance. The building culture and climate continues to reach new heights and we are all very proud of the student pride being
displayed throughout the building. Hear us R.O.A.R.!!!
The focus of the R.O.A.R. process is to provide opportunity for all students to
be recognized for positive behaviors and provide a strong educational culture and
climate for the building. English Teacher, Liz Seavey and Science Teacher, Megan
– Scott Williams, High School Principal
10
March 2016
BENDLE BUGLE
Honors and Awards
SOUTH BENDLE 2nd Marking Period
PERFECT
ATTENDANCE
KINDERGARTEN
Mrs. Carter
Gage Sprowl
Anderson Urban
Skylah Bachman
Mrs. Cole
TJ Ashumun
Mrs. Banks
Joseph Crawley
Ryleigh Kryso
Braden Mogensen
Caleb Stillwagon
1ST GRADE
Mrs. Aseltine
Ryan Schatilly
Cheyenne Thomas
Mrs. Russell
Nathaniel Jolly
Harleyrose Miley
Miyah Mills
Mariah Walls
Miss Klagstad
Alina Gerow
Madi Johnson
Mrs. Moulton
Jubilee Carlisle
Isiah Clayton
Brendan Forbes
Dawn Gerow
2ND GRADE
Mrs. Scott
Myles Adkisson
Brennon Brophy
Raymond Byars
Alanna Reddy
David Rye
Jesse Southard
Bryce White
Madison Zimmerman
Mrs. Wallace
Lilyan Boggs
Mrs. Eskew
Elijah Berry
Clara Cronenvhet
Jace Debus
Brooke Miller
Mrs. Wittock
Kaily Brown
Christopher Johnson
Jayden Johnson
Sean Skye
Thomas Stergiopoulos
Mya Dreider
Kayleigh Lester
Robert Neldon
Ny’Asjah Stafford
OUTSTANDING
ATTENDANCE
Mrs. Aseltine
Trevin Case
Lily Headley
Nathaniel Vaughn
Michael Sauvageau
KINDERGARTEN
Mrs. Carter
Addison Hall
Darrin Hartman
BreAnna Oconnor
Mddison Riley
Jazzalynn Whitmore
Mrs. Cole
Desiree Byars
Jourdyn’a Jones
Abdul-Wadud Mahamoudou
Aaden McCaslin
KC Smith
Brayden Wollard
Mrs. Banks
Karmen Belcher
Zeah’ Dohrman
1ST GRADE
Mrs. Russell
Wanda Frost
Clair Preston
Miss Klagstad
Calliegh Hill
Dominick Pounds
Wynter Rontletap
Mrs. Moulton
Dominic Brooks
Hannah Brophy
Miah Brophy
Abbi Gauthier
Jayla Kus
Larry Stafford
2ND GRADE
Mrs. Scott
Nolan Charles
Katey Holzen
Mrs. Wallace
Dereck Richards
Kiera Perryman
Julian Massoth
Lilyan Boggs
Mrs. Eskew
Harmony Chevalier
Emily Clayton
Mickey Johnston
Logan McCaslin
Doninick Walters
Kendra Waller
Mrs. Wittock
Nicholas Murray
Wesley Madden
Elizabeth Phillips
Caitlin Terry
Elijah Williams
WEST BENDLE 2nd Marking Period Honor Roll
3RD GRADE
Mrs. Dunk A/B
Shyann Copeland
Layla Defrain
Chloe McGinnis
Devon Nursement
Abigail Staley
Dylan Sweeney
Julianna Tester
Chase Tucker
Joseph Velez
Mrs. Gunther A/B
Anaya Brown
Nathaniel Cayton
Daegan Clayton
Antonio Cuevas
Mayana Lewis
Alaina Schwiderson
Dylan Stanke
Mrs. Gunther ALL “A”
Jordan Cox
Sarah Hoffman
Amira Howell
Hudson Inman
Jailyne Parker
Karma Sahouri
Mrs. Keefe A/B
Keagon Beggs
Preston Foust
Timothy Frost
Cody Luark
Dominic Neph
Nevaeh Reed
Trevor Tucker
Mrs. Keefe ALL “A”
Alyssah Belcher
Lilliah Cavazos
Lexi Finch
Savanna Vickery
April Williams
Mrs. Wilbur A/B
Cameron Britton
Serenity Byars
Randy Clayton
Kenedy McKeon
Makayla Ruffin
Ethan Voelker
Tori Voelker
Alexus Wagonjack
Mrs. Andersen ALL “A”
Kelsie Germaine
Christopher Sims
Mrs. Kozma ALL “A”
Charlie Newton
Alexis Ruffin
Kristina Suchy
Katalina Wagonjack
Mrs. Trussell ALL “A”
Alysa Grant
Ameilia Massoth
Logan Mattis
Kandyce Waller
Mrs. Andersen A/B
Maurice Booth
Cory Dominy
Dysen Eaton
Robert Goodman Jr
Melinda Kryso
Mrs. Kozma A/B
Lillian Gearhart
Chloe Ketelhut
Kaidyn Lee
Jasey Newcombe
Dawson Pully
Mrs. Trussell A/B
Monique Farero
Jordan Gabriel
Brookelyn Harvey
Kaden Ketelhut
Hannah OConnor
Allahna Olsick
Bryce Owens
Ayden Shauger
Simeon Staley
Connor Sullivan
4TH GRADE
Mrs. Murray ALL “A”
Kasey Hendricks
Allison McConnell
Kyra Skye
Heidi Urban
Mrs. Murray A/B
Cayden DuRall
Evan Earns
Lana Lewis
Alycia Miller
Olivia Myers
Corlito Riley
Caden St. Charles
McKenzie Woods
5TH GRADE
Mrs. Pruett ALL “A”
Tyler Cook
Saraya Perkins
Mrs. Pruett A/B
Miguel Alfaro
Landon Beggs
Shawn Brown
William Cohen
Autumn Crowl
Raven Dery
Jaiden Goodrich
Sierra Hartley
Maci McGinnis
Elizabeth Pepitone
Mrs. Smith ALL “A”
Taeghan Blair
Douglas Gauthier
Eli Urlacher
Mrs. Smith A/B
Maria Brown
Kaydnece Heit
Ariana Morquecho
Emillio Riley
Kaylee Smith
Nariah Vantiem
Chad Vaughn
Emily Zaneske
BENDLE BUGLE March, 2016 Honors and Awards
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BENDLE MIDDLE SCHOOL 1st Semester
A-B HONOR ROLL
7TH GRADE
8TH GRADE
6TH GRADE
Mackenzie Alexander**
Jadden Arnett
Michael Bates
Gavin Britton
Gabriel Clark
Gage Clayton
Mohammad Djebili
Ashlee Fifield
Rhiannon Gordon
Austin Gullett
David Hickey
Kelsey Langenau
Nicholas Love
Zachary Lynn
Asia Pugh
Alexia Rye
Ma’nyia Smith
Sarah Watts
Zachary Winfield**
Emerie Yoder
Tylor Baker
Nevyn Brown
Robert Brunell
Jayden Compton
Bryant DeFrain
Arianna Fields
Michael Gates**
Ashlyne Giguere
Lillian Gonzalez
Dominick Grubb
Amber Hamilton
Hailey Hatfield**
Hunter Inman
Tyler Johnson**
Sh’Niyah Jones
Wesley Kimball**
Angel Kirby
Calista Krause**
Hannah Lengyel**
Joey Newton**
Kaleb Bellaflores
Xavier Brooks
Dylan Crumb
Kalvin Farero
Matthew Garner**
Olivia Glenn
Ashley Hart**
Kailey Hill**
Allen Jasso
Richard Long
Jennessa Mann
Alyssa Moore
Michael Morgan
Matthew Munson
Elizabeth Plamondon
Taylor Rolfe
Mackenzie Themm**
Benjamin Voorheis
Marhsall Nolff, Jr.
Vanshita Patel**
Cheyenne Savard
Malik Spencer
AnnaMaria Stanton
Allison Terry**
Paige Tuttle
Adam Wambold
Brittani Wray**
**All A Honor Roll
PERFECT
ATTENDANCE
7TH GRADE
Gabriel Clark
Isabella Sanchez
Sarah Watts
Skylar Yorks
8TH GRADE
Jayden Compton
Dominick Grubb
Angel Kirby
Catrina McConnell
Cheyenne Savard
Trent Sonnenberg
Heather Ward
6TH GRADE
Juniper Compton
Olivia Glenn
Ashley Hart
Richard Long
Gabrielle Parrish
BENDLE HIGH SCHOOL 1st Semester
A-B HONOR ROLL
10TH GRADE
11TH GRADE
12TH GRADE
9TH GRADE
Bedard, Trenton *
Clark, Brandi *
Cook, Dennis
Dean, Alyssia
Djebili, Nizamuddin *
Downer, Christian
Elkins, Sebastian
Ferrington, Ray *
Floied, Miranda
Harrison, Chase
Krajniak, Katie
Malin, Sydney *
Scott, Brent *
Taylor, Kelsie
Thomas, Ryan
Watson, Kelsey
Wilding, Rhiley
Willard, Morgan *
Wright, Honiestie *
Wright, Taylor
Wynn, Tyrese
Allen, Devin
Dean, Myles
Doyle, Rachel
Fuller, Brianna *
Garner, Skylar
Gutierrez, Quesias
Hammitt, Brandon
Hernandez-Pellerito, Barak*
Hess, Desiree
Hoffner, Jonathan
Lengyel, Megan
McKay, Jerika *
McNinch, Jasmin
Mitchell, Nicholas
Pfeiffer, Samantha *
Rockman, Bethany
Sanchez, Anastasia *
Schoonover, Tieler
Slater, Christina *
Smythe, Lauren
Stanfill, Dylan
Wells, Logan *
Woodruff, Angel
Adle, Devyn
Allen, Allyson *
Bedard, Trevor
Bowman, Bailey
Coenen, Morgan
Cole, Kristina *
Collins, Cortney
Cottrell, Justice *
Couturier, Megan
Danks, Kyle *
Diem, Samantha
Drake, Michelle
Estes, Gage
Follo, Emily *
Gray, Ashley
Haubenstricker, Kailey
James, Leyah
Hudgins, Riley
Klida, Ashley
Lawrence, Logan *
Lenoir, Shania
Leonard, Courtney
McCann, Courtney *
McCarthy, Ransom *
Morgan, Mercy
Morgan, Paige
Morquecho,Alexandra *
Parker, Brittany
Pinkston, Brendan *
Allen, Alaya
Bemiss, Owen
Bolden, Mauricez
Brown, Karlie
Crumb, Alison *
Dunn, Charles
Ehlow, Taylor
Ferrington, Lindsey *
Forstner, Coreena
Gates, Beyonce
Gilkes, Morgan *
Hamilton, Christina
Johnston, Mary Jane *
Lambert, Rylee *
McBride, Anthony
McNiel, Hannah
Morquecho, Ethan
Plamondon, Lillian *
Settle, Cheyenne
Spano, Haley
Sparks, Allyson
Spencer, Maliah *
Pruett, Austin
Root, Jordan
Senters, Savanah *
Shaheen, Mikailyn *
Switzer, Bailey
Taylor, Cameron
Taylor, Kimberly *
Tuttle, Dylan
Vader, Makayla
*Indicates All “A’s”
PERFECT
ATTENDANCE
Anastasia Sanchez
Brooke Taylor
Christian Taylor
Angel Woodruff
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Sports NEWS
March 2016
Tiger Youth Football
and Spirit Squad
SIGN-UP
Wednesday, March 30th • 6:00-8:00 PM
Bendle Middle School Assembly Hall
Cost:
Tiger Youth Football, $65.00
Spirit Squad, $20.00 + Uniform Cost
BENDLE BUGLE
Athletics
Update
Bowling Teams
On February 26th the Boys and Girls Bowling teams competed
in the Team Regionals at Richfield Lanes. Bendle Girls successfully
earned their 3rd straight Regional Championship and qualified for the
State Finals on March 4th. Bendle qualified 3 girls (Savanna Senters,
Ashley Gray, Megan Courturier) and 2 boys (Logan Counts, Devyn
Adle) for the individual finals on March 5th at Royal Scot Lanes in
Lansing.
For more information contact:
Steve Haddix 810-308-5304, Debbie Dunsmore 810-308-5099, Renee Miller 810-308-6492
BENDLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPRING
SPORTS SCHEDULE - 2015/2016
(Dates and times are subject to change)
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOFTBALL
Day
Date
Time
WEDNESDAY
04/20/16
5:00PM
FRIDAY
04/22/16
5:00PM
WEDNESDAY
04/27/16
5:00PM
FRIDAY
04/29/16
5:00PM
WEDNESDAY
05/04/16
5:00PM
FRIDAY
05/06/16
5:00PM
WEDNESDAY
05/11/16
5:00PM
FRIDAY
05/13/16
5:00PM
WEDNESDAY
05/18/16
5:00PM
FRIDAY
05/20/16
5:00PM
ALL HOME GAMES PLAYED AT WEST BENDLE ELEMENTARY
OpponentLocation
BENTLEYBENDLE
ATHERTONBENDLE
@BYRONBYRON MS
LF DEVILSBENDLE
@EAGLESBYRON HS
GOODRICHBENDLE
BEECHERBENDLE
@WEBBERVILLEWEBBERVILLE MS
BYRONBENDLE
@PANTHERSMT. MORRIS HS
MS Boy’s Basketball
With Spring sports starting March 14th the final two home
games for MS Boy’s Basketball will be played at the High School, 3/14
vs Webberville and 3/21 vs Atherton.
Physicals for Spring Sports
All high school spring sports will start March 14th. All athletes
must have a physical on file.
2016 1st Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament
Thanks to all players who participated and made it a great success and helped raise money for the boy’s basketball program!
Alumni Basketball Tournament winners: (left to right) Archie
Munson, Joe Cassidy, Tyler Newby, Trevor Hurd, Caleb Stemple, Carl
Newman, Marquis Bonner, Zach Macek, D’Monte Johnson
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASEBALL
Day
Date
Time
WEDNESDAY
04/20/16
5:00PM
FRIDAY
04/22/16
5:00PM
WEDNESDAY
04/27/16
5:00PM
FRIDAY
04/29/16
5:00PM
WEDNESDAY 05/04/16
5:00PM
FRIDAY
05/06/16
5:00PM
WEDNESDAY
05/11/16
5:00PM
FRIDAY
05/13/16
5:00PM
WEDNESDAY
05/18/16
5:00PM
FRIDAY
05/20/16
5:00PM
ALL HOME GAMES PLAYED AT WEST BENDLE ELEMENTARY
Day
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK
Date
04/18/16
04/20/16
04/25/16
04/27/16
05/06/16
05/09/16
05/11/16
MATH MINUTE ANSWER KEY:
OpponentLocation
BENTLEYBENDLE
ATHERTONBENDLE
@BYRONBYRON MS
LF DEVILSBENDLE
@EAGLESBYRON
GOODRICHBENDLE
BEECHERBENDLE
@WEBBERVILLEWEBBERVILLE MS
BYRONBENDLE
@PANTHERSMT. MORRIS HS
Time
5:00PM
5:00PM
5:00PM
5:00PM
5:00PM
5:00PM
5:00PM
1) Intersects at one point
OpponentLocation
AT/GEN/CORBENDLE HS
BEECH/MTMMT. MORRIS HS
DUR/LFLAKE FENTON HS
BYRON/NLNEW LOTHROP HS
GOODRICH INVITEGOODRICH HS
MOR/WEB/MONTBENDLE HS
HAMADY/BENTLEYBENTLEY HS
2) a) -4 b) -9
3) a) Yes b) No
Team Gold
Mike Carr
Ryan Coffman
Randy Frost
Ray Kemmer
Jason White Jeff Nokovich
Kyle Richardson
1995
1997
1998
2000
2000
2000
2003
Team Blue
Lance Trout
Brent Combs
Ian Brown
Clarence Coleman
Ronnie Revord
Chris Alexander
Brenden Cowan
Brandon Parks
2005
2005
2007
2010
2010
2011
2011
2011
Team White
Trevor Hurd
Marquis Bonner
Zach Macek
Archie Munson
Carl Newman
D’Monte Johnson
Joe Cassidy
Caleb Stemple
Tyler Newby
2012
2013
2013
2014
2014
2014
2015
2015
2015