Timely Information - Groves High School

Cathy’s Thoughts for the Week
There is NO X-Block on Wednesday, April 15th. All classes begin at 7:30 am.
PTSA meeting Tuesday, April 14. Executive Board 6-7 pm. Dessert With the Principal 7-8 pm.
From The Counseling Department
On Tuesday, April 14, 2015 all Juniors will begin the state mandated M-Step testing. All parents of junior students
should have received a letter in the mail with their student’s testing sessions. The M-STEP will assess student learning
on Michigan’s standards in mathematics, English language arts (ELA), science, and social studies. This transition is
necessary to meet state and federal education guidelines regarding assessment and accountability, as well as to ensure
that our statewide assessments better reflect what students know and are able to demonstrate.
We want your child’s experience to be relaxed and as stress free as possible. Your positive and supportive manner and
outlook going into these assessments will have a tremendous impact on your child’s experience. Please have a
conversation with your student about the importance of this testing. This is a reflection of their learning and a reflection
on the effectiveness of our school. Please make sure your Junior gets a goodnight’s rest and eats a healthy breakfast
and lunch. Students cannot have food or water in the testing rooms. They also can not have cell phones or other
electronic devices in their possession. We encourage juniors to bring a book, or magazine to their testing session.
Students will not be able to work on computers or any electronic device if they finish early.
If you have any additional questions that pertain to your student’s situation, please contact your student’s
counselor. We appreciate your support and assistance through this testing period.
Cathy Hurley
CHurley@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Timely Information
Groves Student Congress Application/Elections
It’s that time of the year again! Groves Student Congress (GSC) elections are here, and we want your student
to be a part of our organization. GSC’s mission is to impact the school in the most positive way possible and
we are always looking for new faces and ideas. We invite your student to go to the office, pick up a packet,
and sign up for GSC! Packets are now available and are due back in the office April 14th no later than three
o’clock. We hope to see your son or daughter thriving next year with all of us here in GSC; we want to hear
their voice!
Bond 2015
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Your Board of Education and administration have spent years preparing for this bond proposal through strong
fiscal stewardship and a dedication to our students. The results of those efforts are a bond proposal that keeps
our current millage rate at 3.9 mills while providing our district with $66 million in needed funding for
instruction spaces, safety and security improvements, building and site work and technology upgrades. There
will be no increase to the district’s debt millage with this bond proposal.
Please access additional details regarding the bond on the BPS website. http://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us
Tom Carson Award
Nomination forms for the Tom Carson Award will be available on-line and in the main office at Groves
beginning April 1st. The Tom Carson Award is a prestigious award given to one Senior male and one Senior
female at Commencement. This award honors a young person who exemplifies the values of Tom Carson –
service involvement in school and community, honesty, discipline and hard work. Parents are encouraged to
complete a nomination for their student. Nominations are due no later than May 4, 2015.
Upcoming Events
Senior Signs
Order a custom lawn sign (18" x 24") to congratulate your Senior. Place it in your lawn for graduation parties,
etc. Fill out the order form, attach a check and mail it back by May 1st.
***** Buy one sign for $25 or two signs for $45 *****
The signs will be ready for pick up by Memorial Day weekend (May 22nd).
Order forms are available on the Senior Class Information page of the Groves website.
Questions? Contact Patty Schmidt
@ pbschmidt63@sbcglobal.net
(248) 877-1607
***** This is a gymnastics team fundraiser. Thank you for your support! *****
Groves’ Meetings
Club Meetings/ Sports
Senior Class Information
The Jewish News will honor all Jewish students who are graduating this spring from Michigan high schools in
our new Cap & Gown Yearbook 2015. The Yearbook will be published in our May 21 issue. For free, we will
include a photo and up to 40 words listing the student’s name, school and accomplishments. We also
encourage families to honor their students or out-of-state graduates with a congratulatory ad. It is easier than
ever for students and their families to submit their information for the Cap & Gown issue — it’s all online. All
free listings need to be submitted by May 7.
Please direct students to https://www.thejewishnews.com/contact/cap-and-gown/free-listing/. They – or
their parents — just need to follow the prompts, upload their photos and hit submit.
ANY QUESTIONS? Call Sy Manello, 248-351-5147 or smanello@renmedia.us
SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY NEWS
Important information….
Thank you for reading our lengthening ANP updates!
BABY PICTURE & SENIOR PICTURE OF YOUR STUDENT
Shhh – it’s a secret!
We are collecting photos of your senior for a special display at the All Night Party. This is important-we don’t
want anyone to be left out!
Please send to the office ASAP……..
8 x 10 baby picture (preferably before age 3)
8 x 10 senior or current picture
Please put the name of your senior on the back of both pictures.
Questions? Vanessa Parnell 313-629-9362 or Ellie Noble 248-417-7777.
!! REGISTRATION !!
A list of students not registered for the ANP is posted in the office. This is a night your student doesn’t want to
miss! Please ask your senior to check the list. The $55 registration fee can be sent to the ANP mailbox in the
office. Make checks payable to ‘Groves PTSA Senior All Night Party’ and put your student’s name in the
memo. If you are not sure if you’ve already paid, contact Karen Carrick at 248-214-4901 or
kacarrick@yahoo.com. Please let us know if your student will not be attending the ANP. For financial
assistance, contact Cathy Hurley.
FUNDRAISING
Fundraising is a huge piece of the All Night Party. We need your support with our fundraising efforts to help
make the ANP a success. Following are our current fundraisers. Direct monetary donations are also welcome
and can be made to the ANP mailbox in the office payable to ‘Groves PTSA Senior All Night Party’. If you or
someone you know is affiliated with a business that may be willing to donate or discount items to our prizes or
make a monetary donation, please contact Linda- stern.linda@bashml@sbcglobal.net
Thank you!
Senior Wishes
What is a ‘Senior Wish’?
A Senior Wish is a message to say, Congratulations; Good Luck; Good Job; or, I love you. It’s whatever you
want to say to your favorite graduating senior(s).
Who can send a Senior Wish?
Anyone can send a Senior Wish – parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, neighbors, teammates, coaches,
teachers, etc.
When are Senior Wishes delivered?
Seniors will receive their Wishes at the Senior All Night Party, specially designed, just for them.
How much are Senior Wishes?
Wishes are $5 each, or $20 for 5 Wishes. All proceeds from the sale of Senior Wishes help cover the cost of the
All Night Party.
The deadline for ordering your Wishes is May 23rd. Please see the attached form to order your Senior Wishes.
If you have trouble downloading or have questions, contact:
Chris Nader cnader1@yahoo.com
Elena Munoz Turner elenamt@sbcglobal.net
Fundraising Events – Mark Your Calendar!
April 16th Thursday / Noodles & Co. / 4-9pm / 30130 Telegraph (between 12 &13 Mile)
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25% of sales back to Groves ANP
April 30th Thursday / Kalamata / 5-9 pm / 32538 Woodward (south of 14 Mile)
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20% of sales back to Groves ANP
April 13-30 / Steeped Tea Fundraiser - info forthcoming
April 13-30 / Garden Fresh Fundraiser - info forthcoming
DECORATIONS
The decorations committee is meeting on the following dates in preparation for the ANP. Anyone is welcome
to come and help. All meeting times are 1-3 pm
APRIL 18TH, 19TH
MAY 2ND, 3RD
Additional dates will be announced as needed.
Questions? Barb Whalen - bwhalen@ford.com
NEEDED -"Junior Lead Parent" to be responsible for overseeing the other parents that sign up to help. You
would get a list of tasks from the committee chairs and you would assign them to the parents as they come in
to work Sunday afternoon, May 31st. Your volunteer efforts enable senior parents to attend the graduation
ceremony. Sunday volunteers will be…. picking up food, finalizing decorations, minor set up. Very easy
work! Questions? Lori Sandercock - blsandercock@comcast.net
VOLUNTEERS
An online document will soon be available for you to sign up for your choice of shift. Stay tuned!
BED BATH & BEYOND
We are still collecting BBB coupons. Please send your unneeded coupons to the ANP mailbox in the office.
THANK YOUS
Check out our "shout out" section at the end of this email and thank those who have shown their support. If
you know of a supporter we may have overlooked, please contact me and I'll be sure to include them in the
next edition.
Please be sure to read all weekly ANP emails, as there will be updates and special requests being made in
order to make this event a huge success!
Linda and Brett Stern---All Night Party Chairs
stern.linda@sbcglobal.net
248-642-8134
Student News
Community Service Opportunities
College & Career Center News
For more scholarship opportunities and information on financial aid, visit my website at
http://tinyurl.com/GrovesCollegeandCareer
College/Career Exploration –
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Metro Detroit National College Fair will be held on Monday, March 30, 2015 from 6 – 8 pm at the
Novi Suburban Collection Showplace. Over 120 college and university representatives will be there.
The event is free and open to high school students and their parents. Register at
www.nacacnet.org/ncfstudent.
Groves College Visit Program: U of Arizona rep will visit us on March 30 at 9 am. Interested juniors
and seniors see Mrs. Bodary to register.
Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites students of all ages and their families
to attend the annual Vet-A-Visit Program on Saturday, March 28 from 9 am – 3 pm. Most activities are
free, but a few are $2 or $5. For more information, go to: http://cvm.msu.edu/alumnifriends/vetavisit/home.
The University of St Andrews in Scotland Information Session will be held at Seaholm HS on Sunday,
March 29, from 6:30-8 pm in the Media Center. Interested students and their parents are invited. For
more information and to RSVP, email to Mr. Sterling Yates (St Andrews) at sy7@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Beaumont Health Career Workshops are open to students in grades 10-12 and take place on
Saturdays in March and April at Beaumont Royal Oak and Troy locations. Cost is $25/session. For info
and to register, go to: www.oakland.k12.mi.us/student.
Oakland Community College Emergency and Public Services Career Fair will be held on April 14 from
12 - 4 pm. Learn about law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, military, and federal services. Tour
the CREST training facility. For more information, contact drmills@oaklandcc.edu or call 248-232-4580.
Visit Programs at the colleges:
1. Oakland University Go for the Gold on Saturday, March 28 and Human Health Day on Saturday
April 18. Register at http://oakland.edu/visit.
1. Grand Valley State University Lakers Experience Day on Fridays, March 27 and April 3.
Register at www.gvsu.edu/visit,
2. Michigan State University James Madison College Junior Visit Days on April 6, 8, and 17.
Register at www.jmc.msu.edu/visit.
3. University of Michigan-Dearborn Spring Open House on April 11. Register at
http://umdearborn.edu/springopenhouse.
4. Purdue University Juniors Exploring Engineering on Monday, April 13. Register at
www.purdue.edu/WIEP
5. Western Michigan University Junior Spotlight Day on Saturday, April 18. Register at
http://wmich.edu/admissions/freshmen/visit/wmuspotlight or call the Office of Admissions at
(269) 387-2000.
The Joyce Ivy Foundation invites female HS students and their families to attend College Admissions
Symposium on Saturday, May 16 in Ann Arbor. The Symposium (JCAS) brings together talented young
women from Midwest high schools, admissions officers from highly selective colleges and universities,
high school college counselors, and local community volunteers. This free event is from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
at the Washtenaw Intermediate School District Teaching and Learning Center, 1819 S. Wagner Rd, Ann
Arbor. Lunch is provided. For more information and registration, go to:
http://www.joyceivyfoundation.org/events/jcas-students.html
Paying for College (for high school seniors) –
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Engineering Society of Detroit Scholarship: for seniors planning to study engineering; application
available in College & Career Center and due March 31, 2015.
AAA Michigan School Safety Patrol Scholarship: Groves may nominate one senior for this scholarship;
application available in College & Career Center; return to Mrs. Bodary by April 1, 2015.
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William Davidson Jewish Loan Program: apply online at www.jewishcollegeloansmi.org from April 1 –
May 15. Questions? Email to info@jewishcollegeloansmi.org or call 248-723-8184.
Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship: for seniors employed by member retailer; apply online at
www.retailers.com (access code is MIRA) by April 1, 2015.
2015 Beans for Brains Scholarship: for seniors who are knitters, crocheters, sewers, quilters and fiber
arts. Application available online starting April 1, 2015 at
http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/scholarshipHome.asp.
Beverly Hills Lions Club Community Service Scholarship: for seniors residing in Beverly Hills, and
having significant community service involvement. Application available in College & Career Center and
due by April 2, 2015.
Exxon Mobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships: for minority students planning to pursue
career in science, tech, engineering and math (STEM); applications available at
http://www.cgcs.org/domain/19 and due April 8, 2015.
Detroit Association of University of Michigan Women Scholarship: for female seniors planning to
attend U of Michigan in fall 2015; application available in College & Career Center and due April 10,
2015.
American Polish Engineering Association Scholarship: for seniors of Polish origin or Polish decent,
planning to study engineering or allied science. Application available in College & Career Center and
postmarked by April 11, 2015.
Birmingham Education Association Scholarship: awarded to two seniors from BPS District who plan to
pursue teaching as their profession; application available in College & Career Center and due by April
14, 2015.
MSU Harold Gach Memorial Scholarship: for seniors enrolling at MSU in Fall 15 who have experienced
cancer (yourself or parent); application due by April 15, 2015 and available in College & Career Center
and online at https://admissions.msu.edu/documents/Gach_Scholarship_Application.pdf.
Student-View Scholarship Program: for seniors planning to attend college in fall 2015; to be eligible go
to www.student-view.com by April 22, 2015 and complete the application survey. Student-View is a
market research firm; for information on this company, go to www.studentinsights.com
Oakland County Credit Union Scholarship: for seniors planning to attend college or trade school in fall
2015; must be member of credit union when applying for the scholarship. Credit union membership is
$5; apply online http://oaklandcountycu.com; due by April 17.
West Maple School Alumni Scholarship: for seniors who attended West Maple; application available
on the school’s website and due April 30, 2015.
Arab American & Chaldean Council Scholarship: application available in College & Career Center and
due by May 1, 2015.
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Scholarships: information and application available at
http://cfsem.org/scholarships. Due May 1, 2015.
Credit Union One William G. Coyne Memorial Scholarship: for credit union members; application
available at http://www.cuone.org/about/scholarships.aspx. Due May 1.
Vibe Credit Union Fu$e Scholarship: must be Vibe Credit Union member, have at least 3.0 GPA and 20
hours of community service. Applications are available in the College & Career Center and due by May
1, 2015.
Robert A. Schuele Scholarship: six full-ride scholarship awards granted to students in Birmingham and
surrounding areas. Apply online by May 3, 2015 at 9 pm at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2015RobertASchueleScholarship
Paint Creek Center for the Arts Scholarship: for seniors enrolling in college to pursue visual arts
degree; application available in College & Career Center and due May 8.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program: application due June 15 and available at
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm.
For more scholarship opportunities and information on financial aid, visit my website at
http://tinyurl.com/GrovesCollegeandCareer
Job opportunities for high school students – Medical office clerk, library pages, food service, child care, and
yard work jobs are posted on the Groves College & Career Center web page. Click on Jobs for Students to
access the list.
Community News and Opportunities
Birmingham Schools Garage Sale
To benefit the Birmingham Education Foundation funding programs
@ BERKSHIRE 14 Mile between Lahser & Evergreen
Saturday, April 18
9 am to 2 pm early entry at 8 am for $1
Sunday, April 19
bag sale 10 to 1
We need your donations!
clothing, toys, books, furniture, sports and exercise equipment, bicycles,
electronics, small appliances, pet, garden, household items...
(tax forms available - all unsold items are donated to local charities and shelters)
Drop off times:
Thursday, April 16
Friday, April 17
4 - 8 pm
noon-7pm
in the Berkshire cafeteria
Please contact Jane Polan at 626-2231 or J5polan@aol.com if you are available to help during the drop off or
sale days no experience necessary, you may make purchases, and you will have fun!
Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition (BBCC)
Friends of Different Learners
Carol Mastroianni
Executive Director
Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition (BBCC)
1525 Covington Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
o) 248.203.4615
c) 248.506.1594
f) 248.203.4529
cmastroianni@bbcoalition.org
www.bbcoalition.org
Common Ground
1410 S. Telegraph Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 | ( 248.451.2613 |
*: alehto@commongroundhelps.org
Birmingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council (PAC) New Members Wanted!!!
Consider becoming a member, PAC “Meet and Greet” coffee dates:
Starbucks- Lasher and Maple
April 14, 2015, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
April 15, 2015, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Please come join the Birmingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council (PAC) to hear a special
presentation on Strategic Plan Goal 1 & Goal 4 on Tuesday, April 21, 9:30-11:30am at The Birmingham
Administration building.
Friends of Different Learners
Thank You From The Groves’ Senior Party
Please support these businesses with your patronage
2015 Senior All Night Party Shout Outs!
4th Edition
THANKS!! to the following for supporting the
2015 Senior All Night Party!
Businesses
Beverly Hills Club – Beverly Hills
Franklin Athletic Club – Southfield
Hunter House - Birmingham
MJR Digital Cinemas – Livernois & Maple, Troy
Kalamata Greek Grille – Woodward south of 14 Mile, Royal Oak
Buddy’s Pizza – Corporate Offices
Market Square – Beverly Hills
Chipotle – Evergreen Rd., Southfield
Happy’s Pizza – Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills
Bag Makers, Inc. - Union, IL
Leeds - New Kensington, PA
Dakota Bread - Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield
Brooklyn Pizza - Crooks Road, Troy & Downtown Birmingham
The Dailey Method - Downtown Birmingham
Big Boy - Southfield Plaza
Olga's Kitchen - Lathrup Village
Arby's - Southfield Rd, Southfield
Artistic Printing - 12 Mile, Southfield
Qdoba - 13 Mile & Telegraph
Maggiano's - Big Beaver, Troy
Chipotle - Woodward Ave, Birmingham
Leo's Coney Island - 14 Mile & Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield
Rocky Mountain Chocolate - Somerset Collection, Troy
California Pizza Kitchen - Somerset Collection, Troy
Noodles & Co - 12 Mile & Telegraph
Bagger Dave's - Telegraph & Maple
New York Bagel - Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield
Individuals
Lisa and Scott Stern
Catherine and Nathan Forbes
Shane Levine - Designer of Logo, Posters - shanesvideos.com,
Richard McMullan and Blackthorn
Schools, Community Organizations
Berkshire Middle School PTSA
West Maple Elementary School PTSA
Birmingham Youth Assistance
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION:
The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all individuals are treated
with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or
harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information,
disability or age. The District prohibits harassment and other forms of discrimination whether occurring at school, on
District property, in a District vehicle, or at any District related activity or event. The Superintendent will designate
compliance officers and develop and implement regulations for the reporting, investigation and resolution of complaints of
discrimination or harassment. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the
nondiscrimination policies: Students - Inquiries related to discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to:
Executive Director of Special Education, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000. Direct all other
inquiries related to discrimination to: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly
Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000.
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