BIG BAY DE NOC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

BIG BAY DE NOC
SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
OUR FUTURE BEGINS NOW
April 2013
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
4/20 * Spring Prom
4/22 * School Board Meeting 6:30
4/29 * Delta Dunkers Spaghetti Dinner
& Basketball Game 4:30 & 7:00
5/4 * Athletic Banquet - School
Cafeteria Doors open noon,
Dinner 1:00
5/6 * Presentation - Martin Lowenberg
Holocaust Survivor
5/13 * School Board Meeting 6:30 pm
5/15 * Honor’s Night - 6:00 p.m.
5/24 * Kindergarten Graduation 9:00
5/26 * Commencement - 7:00 p.m.
5/27 * NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
6/?? * Last day of school (please note,
the last day of school may be
extended due to snow days. We
will inform you of the extension.)
SPRING YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE
More than 1600 students from approximately 150 Michigan schools attended
the 65th Annual Michigan Youth in Government (MYIG) State Leadership
Conference in Lansing March 13 - 17. Of these students, one from the Upper
Peninsula was chosen to run for Governor against three students from the
Lower Peninsula. The student selected from the U.P. was Devin Jensen, a
Junior here at Big Bay de Noc School. Although he was not elected Governor, this was a great learning experience for him and the other seven Big Bay
de Noc students who participated in the conference under the direction of
Kelly Kurpier. The other students attending were Seniors Brianna Johnson
and Levi Tatrow; Juniors Kristen Pyke and Libby Thill; Freshmen Matt
Ranguette, Kelsi Stapleton, Kaela Clark and Paige Vietzke from Rapid River.
These students wrote bills and participated in the process of making their bills
“law.” For five days they had the same “jobs” as our “real” senators and representatives. They experienced firsthand what it is like to be in government.
These students were allowed to occupy the seats of our senators and representatives in our state capitol building. What an incredible educational opportunity it was for our students.
The students would like to thank the community for the financial support provided in helping them earn the money necessary to make this trip down to
Lansing!
Think Spring !
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www.bigbayschool.com
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* Breakfast/lunch menu
* Announcements
* Athletic Schedules
* PowerSchool Access
* And lots more !
Parents, contact the school
office for a login for your children’s accounts 644-2773
Also, check us out on FACEBOOK
Mrs. LaLonde’s kindergarteners met with
PTO NEWS
The elementary students would like to
extend a big thank-you to the PTO for
the new Black Bear shirts that were
given to them (pictured above). Every
student in grades PreK-6th was given a
new Black Bear shirt to show their school spirit! In addition, the PTO purchased many new materials for every
classroom as well as paid the cost of field trips for this
school year. The PTO will once again be sponsoring the
end-of-year picnic day for the entire elementary. The
PTO extends its thanks to the community for its support
in making these “extras” happen for our kids! We could
not do it without you!
Penelope Penguin inside their milk-carton igloo. The kindergarten would like to thank the families and organizations who saved milk jugs to help build their igloo. Just
before spring break the igloo “melted” away for another
year.
Mrs. Gollakner's Second Grade Class celebrated Valentine's Day with a Mock Beach Party. The limbo
rock proved to be the highlight with Derek Denkins winning
first place in the competition.
Mrs. Kuehl's 3rd Grade
Class recently had a visit from Deb
Gierke (pictured at right) of the MSU
Extension office. She talked to the students about reducing, reusing, and recycling their garbage. The students were
surprised to hear that each person produces about 4 1/2 pounds of garbage
each day. As an activity, the 3rd graders made extra-terrestrial creatures from
garbage. They enjoyed this activity
greatly. Thank you to Deb Gierke for
visiting our classroom!
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
PLAYGROUND MEMORIALS
In memory of RICHARD SOBIESKI:
Julie Burrell
In memory of MARGUERITE BOUDREAU:
Julie Burrell
Lois Saxon
Ivonette Robere
In memory of DONALD POMEROY:
Ivonette Robere
John & Linda Thill
Ron & Helen Peterson
In memory of JULES RIVARD:
Lois Saxon
Jim & Carol Morrison
Ron & Helen Peterson
In memory of RICHARD SEGERSTROM:
Ivonette Robere
Julie Burrell
In memory of CECELIA DALGORD:
John & Linda Thill
Ivonette Robere
Pat Thill
Julie Burrell
Diana Thill
Jim & Carol Morrison
Lois Saxon
In memory of INEZ VANSICKLE:
Pat Thill
In memory of RICHARD PASINO:
Jim and Carol Morrison
Lois Saxon
LIBRARY MEMORIAL DONATIONS
In memory of CECELIA DALGORD:
Leila & Travis Thill
Ethel Peterson
Tom & Connie Barber
JA McEachern
Pat Rasmussen
In memory of DON POMEROY:
Herb & Donna Pomeroy
In memory of RICHARD SEGERSTROM:
Big Bay de Noc Support Staff
Herb & Donna Pomeroy
In memory of JUDY JENSEN:
Ethel Peterson
SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL DONATIONS
In memory of PAT HARVEY:
Joel Peterson
Craig & Cathy Knudson
In memory of DUANE POPOUR:
Darlene Cayemberg
In memory of DARLENE WELCH:
Marlene & Wade Groleau
Darlene Cayemberg
In memory of ARLENE BARTHOLOMEW:
Kay & Dave Pelletier
Kay & Jerry Cousineau
In memory of ESTHER FORSLUND:
Marlene & Wade Groleau
Darlene Cayemberg
In memory of DON GROLEAU:
Darlene Cayemberg
Robert & Tana Leckson
Mike & Bertha Leckson
Wade & Marlene Groleau
George & Joyce Leckson
In memory of MARGUERITE BOUDREAU: Craig & Cathy Knudson
Jim & Carol Dalgord
Joe & Bonnie Hardy
In memory of SHARON HIGHLUND:
Craig & Cathy Knudson
In memory of DICK SOBIESKI:
Darlene Cayemberg
Bob & Ann Bingham
Kay & Jerry Cousineau
Bill & Lori Dalgord
In memory of RICHARD SEGERSTROM:
Marlene & Wade Groleau
Kay & Jerry Cousineau
Bob & Ann Bingham
Bill & Lori Dalgord
In memory of MAE GROLEAU:
Wade & Marlene Groleau
In memory of KEN THORELL:
Darlene Cayemberg
Duane & Jacki Tatrow
ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB DONATIONS
In memory of RICHARD SEGERSTROM: Jerry LaVigne
In memory of DONALD POMEROY:
Carolyn Miller
Barry & Bonnie Rochefort
David & Jennifer Hebert
Don & Shirley Thennes
Michael J. Ballard, D.D.S, P.C
Robert & Ruth Ann Johnson
Jeraldine LaVigne
Bill & Connie Hardwick
Paul & Janis Groleau
Keith & Dawn Kniffen
Cliff & Gail Moser
Angela Hansen
BOARD MEETING SUMMARY
The Board of Education at its March 11, 2013 regular meeting:
approved the agenda and the minutes of the February 11, 2013 regular
meeting as presented.
Public Comment – None
Report from Donna Winkel, Business Manager: The tax anticipation note
in the amount of $350,000.00 was paid off on February 20, 2013.
accepted the monthly expenditures for February, 2013 in the amount of
$614,823.97, which includes general fund accounts payable in the amount
of $492,937.34.
Report from Bill Pistulka, Superintendent:
Letters have been received from the MEA to establish an initial
meeting for bargaining. They have agreed not to start the process
until later.
A draft of the 2013-2014 calendar is in place and we are close to
finalizing it. The DSISD, NMU Charter Schools in Northern Michigan and the Michigan Association of Public School Academies have
partnered to submit a grant to MDE.
Betty LaPointe and Tammy Hereau from the DSISD are working on
MAP and MEAP results from Big Bay de Noc. When this information is available it will be presented to the Board.
Recent concern regarding hot lunch procedures was discussed. Administrative contracts will be brought to the Board in the near future.
A budget revision is in the process and will be brought to the Board
in April.
Bill thanked Rick Schwartz and Pat Ratkovich for their hard work
and extra time over the past couple of weeks when Big Bay hosted
six games in seven days.
Don Kuhr sent an e-mail requesting a School Forestry Committee
meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Report from DeeDee Thill, Principal:
MME tests were administered by Pam Zorn with all juniors present.
We are in the heart of reading month and the book fair is being held
this week.
Bob Berbohm was present in the district recently for a safety assessment.
Report on Facilities Committee: A meeting was held prior to the Board
meeting and the only topic covered was the playground. The general
consensus was to keep the committee moving by giving them a maximum
dollar amount of $125,000 from the sinking fund. It was also suggested
that they try to raise funds in the community as well as look into some
grant opportunities.
approved the 2013 Senior class trip as presented.
approved the Request for Proposals – Custodial Services as presented.
Public Comment - None
adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
In memory of DON POMEROY:
Wade & Marlene Groleau
Sheila & Mike Smith
Kay & Jerry Cousineau
Bill & Lori Dalgord
Steve & Christa Peterson
Bob & Ann Bingham
Mike & Traci Cousineau
Kathy & Jeff Harvey
In memory of CECELIA DALGORD:
Shirley Walters
Leon & Dorothy Duquette
Gene & Laurel Olsen
Dennis & Darlene Marcella
Paper Converting Machine Company
Dave & Kay Pelletier
Ronda Keller
Bob & Kathy Lovrich
Bill & Lori Dalgord
Marge Carr
Family Memorial Donation
ATHLETIC BANQUET
May 4
Doors Open Noon - Dinner 1:00 p.m.
School Cafeteria
Tickets available at school office thru April 26
(no tickets sold at door)
FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S DESK
* Yes it is April even though it feels like February. We have
had a number of days off this year due to inclement weather
including April 12 which is one of the latest days I can ever
remember. We will need to adjust the school calendar at the
end of the year and will keep you informed when we do.
* The Board of Education is working with the Playground
Committee to develop a new area of the playground this summer. If you are interested in volunteering to help the committee, please contact the school.
* I would like to thank the Garden Economic Task Force for
their continued support with the development of the Career
Awareness program at the school. Each year this program increases student involvement and understanding of careers. We
look forward to expanding the program even more in the future.
* Over the next couple of months the Board will be working
on the budget for next year. At this time it is believed that
school funding will be “static” this year with no major changes
to per pupil funding. If this holds true, there will be no significant cuts or additions to next year’s financial plan.
- Supt. William J. Pistulka
HOMECOMING ROYALTY
Pictured above are Homecoming King Bobby Holmberg and
Queen Tamara Moore, and Prince Tristan Traun and Princess
Peyton McKeage.
The School Improvement Team organized a trip
2013 National Honor Society Inductees
L to R: Vanessa Damer, Heather LaLonde Colton Richard, Lexi
Roberts and Patience Harris
The Senior Class would
like to thank...
* the Garden American Legion
and the Garden Oldtimers for
their annual support for the February Breakfast. They help make
it possible for the seniors to have spending money on
their class trip in May.
* Mike Hardy for the donation of the “Welcome to Our
Camp” wooden coat rack which was raffled off. He, too,
helped the senior class get closer to their goal for the
class trip.
to the Gladstone Sports Park for a tubing day in February. We hope to continue activities like this to promote
pride and positive attitudes in our school and also to reward
students for their hard work.
DELTA DUNKERS / SPAGHETTI FEED
Come Help Your Senior Class Grad Party
April 29
Delta Dunkers Basketball Game/Spaghetti Feed
fundraiser for the 2013 Senior Grad Party is
April 29 from 4:30-6:30 followed by the game at
7:00 p.m. Included is a Silent Auction and 50/50
raffle. For tickets contact any senior class parent
or phone 644-2773. Prices: Single Person Ticket
- $5.00 game only, $6.00 dinner only or $10.00
combo game/dinner ticket; Family Ticket Pass $10.00 game only or $30.00 game/dinner. Hope
to see you there !