Cathy`s Thoughts for the Week Timely Information

Cathy’s Thoughts for the Week
We were notified this week by Dr. David Keller from Character.org that Groves High School was
named a National School of Character. Character.org (formerly the Character Education
Partnership), a national character education advocate, recognized 64 schools and 3 districts from 14
states as 2015 National Schools of Character. This is recognition of the work we at Groves have done
over the last few years. To be considered for this recognition we completed an extensive application,
hosted site visits, and answered follow up questions for the national organization. This recognition
could not happen without the support and work you as parents do every day from the time your child
is born instilling right and wrong, teaching your children to be kind and considerate, and encouraging
your children to give to back to others. Dr. Keller noted how impressive our students were when he
met with them. Thank you for assisting us to earn this recognition.
Now that the warm weather has arrived, we are experiencing daily dress code violations. Please
review our dress code in the handbook. Shorts, skirts and dresses must be fingertip length. Tank
tops must have straps that are 3 fingers wide. We do not allow spaghetti strap tanks. No bare
midriffs and no low cut, overly revealing tops. There is a difference between school appropriate
clothing and weekend and casual wear. Please assist and review these guidelines with your student.
I do not want to see a student miss class time to change into school appropriate clothing, but that is
the consequence for dress code violations.
We will be celebrating at the Rooostertail tonight with over 400 Juniors and Seniors at the Fabulous
Junior/Senior Prom. This is s special night for our students. As parents, enjoy watching their
excitement, take plenty of pictures, tell them how wonderful they look, and remind them to make good
decisions. And let’s hope the sun peeks through!
Cathy Hurley
CHurley@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Timely Information
Dual Enrollment Information
Students interested in dual enrollment for the fall must have their completed application to their
assigned counselor by June 1, 2015. Please see below for more information regarding eligibility for
dual enrollment. If you have further questions please contact your students counselor.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
The student must be a bona fide high school student (freshman – senior) for the year in which
participation is sought. A foreign-exchange student is not eligible. A student is limited to enrollment
in a subject area in which he or she has met the dual enrollment qualifying score criteria. In addition,
the student must meet the eligibility requirements of the postsecondary institution of choice and be
accepted by that institution.
If a student has not met the dual enrollment qualifying score in all content areas (PSAT, PLAN, ACT
or EXPLORE), the student is still eligible to take courses limited only to the content areas in which he
or she has met the minimum dual enrollment qualifying score. A student is eligible to take courses
within subjects for which there are no endorsements, and the courses are not offered by the district,
as long as they have taken all test sections of one of the qualifying tests. A copy of the student’s most
recent transcripts must be attached to this application.
ELIGIBLE COURSES
1. Students must have exhausted all course offerings within the desired subject area in the
district.
2. The course is not offered by the school.
3. The course is taken during the REGULARLY SCHEDULED school year.
4. The student’s schedule at high school has been reduced to accommodate a dual enrollment
course.
Summer Food Program
We would like to provide families with information regarding the Summer Food Service Program as
we enter the summer months. The SFSP is a Child Nutrition Program that feeds children during
school summer vacations. Families that qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program used during
the school year are eligible. Summer Food Service Program information is available at
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-43092_34491---,00.html or on the district’s Food Service
website at
http://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=183502&sessionid=d7e81a22f4
4f4754f1b880c2307ddd16
Upcoming Events
Orchestra 5K Forte Run
Forte 5K Run on a certified 5K course
When: May 17, 2015 at 9:00 am
Where: Beverly Park
Why: To support the Groves Orchestra Program!
Register for the race at
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/BeverlyHills/GrovesHighSchoolOrchestraforte5k. Be sure to include
your t-shirt size!
You can walk the course if you choose!
Birmingham African American Family Network Meeting
The next BAAFN meeting is Monday May 18, 2015 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Groves High School in the
staff planning room. This will be an exciting meeting.. Tell a friend, we look forward to seeing you
there!
Environmental Science Fall Trip
Attention all future AP and regular environmental science students. There is an informational meeting
for the Environmental Science field trip taking place in September 2015. These meetings will have
more information and answer questions about the trip. You may come to Seaholm on Tuesday, May
19th from 3:00pm – 3:30pm in the Little Theater and at Groves Wednesday May 20th, 3:00-3:30pm in
the Little Theater. Sign up is already open, you do not need to attend these informational meetings to
attend. Questions? Email Mr. Wicker or see him in room C9
Student News
2015 Congressional Art Competition
Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to
recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district.
AJ submitted his entry to Congressmen Sandy Levin's office, where he competed against
approximately two hundred entries from the 9th congressional district. AJ was recognized at the
awards ceremony Saturday morning and will be recognized again at a national awards ceremony in
Washington, DC. By winning the competition, he received two round trip tickets to the ceremony.
His winning work will be displayed for one year at the Capitol.
Community Service Opportunities
Parents of Juniors
Please click on the following link and sign up to assist with last minute food and decoration tasks for
the Senior All Night Party while our seniors and their parents are attending graduation.
Volunteering for this event will allow you to get a sneak peek at what goes on behind the scenes to
pull together a great event for our seniors. If you are interested in participating in the SANP
committee for your child next year, you definitely will want to volunteer!!
Any questions, please contact Lori Sandercock / blsandercock@comcast.net
COMMUNITY SERVICE
This year, the focus of the Senior All Night Party Community Service will be putting together family
overnight bags for Beaumont Children's Hospital. Often, parents are not prepared for their child's
hospitalization because of unexpected illness or injury. The items we are collecting will help them
feel more comfortable during their hospital stay.
Items being collected: Deodorant, toothbrushes, shower gel, shampoo, razors and feminine
hygiene items
The hospital has asked: Please do not include hotel soaps and shampoos. The
items must be new.
WE ARE COLLECTING ITEMS DURING THE MONTH OF MAY AND WE ARE ALSO ASKING
EACH SENIOR TO BRING AN ITEM TO THE SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY AND THEY WILL
RECEIVE A RAFFLE TICKET.
THE COLLECTION CONTAINER WILL BE IN THE FRONT OFFICE
STARTING ON MONDAY, MAY 4TH!
College & Career Center News
For more scholarship opportunities and information on financial aid, visit my website at
http://tinyurl.com/GrovesCollegeandCareer
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Exploring Educational Excellence - an Information Program presented by Brown, Chicago,
Columbia, Cornell, and Rice - will be held on Thursday, June 4, 7:30 pm at the Troy Marriott on
Big Beaver Rd. To register, go to www.exploringeducationalexcellence.org.
Coast to Coast College Tour - an Information Session with Dartmouth, Northwestern, Princeton,
UC-Berkeley and Vanderbilt - will take place on Monday, May 18 from 7-9 pm at the Marriott
Auburn Hills in Pontiac. Register at www.coasttocoasttour.org.
Automotive Design & Engineering Career Expo will be held on Thursday, May 21 from 6-8 pm
at the Macomb Community College Expo Center on 12 Mile Rd in Warren. High school and
middle school students and their parents are invited.
The Joyce Ivy Foundation invites female HS students and their families to attend College
Admissions Symposium on Saturday, May 16 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Washtenaw
Intermediate School District Teaching and Learning Center, 1819 S. Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor. Free
event includes lunch. For more information and registration, go to:
http://www.joyceivyfoundation.org/events/jcas-students.html
The Michigan Jewish Institute will host an Open House on Sunday, May 17 at 6:30pm at The
Shul. MJI offers various dual enrollment courses for high school students. RSVP to Miriam at
mbuckwold@mji.edu.
College Openings for Fall 2015 Semester - More than 220 colleges and universities (including
several in Michigan) still have openings, aid and housing available to qualified freshman and/or
transfer students for the Fall 2015 semester, according to the National Association for College
Admission Counseling's (NACAC's) annual College Openings Update. The Update can be viewed
online until June 30th at: www.nacacnet.org/collegeopenings
Paying for College (for high school seniors) –
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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.
Oakland Community College Chancellor’s Scholarship: $2500 award given to two graduating
seniors from each Oakland County high school; must apply to OCC and have at least a 3.0
unweighted GPA; application available online at www.oaklandcc.edu/finaid/chancellor.aspx. Due
date was extended to May 15, 2015.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program: application due June 15 and available at
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm.
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship Program: several awards granted to HS seniors and
current college students interested in automotive industry including engineering, marketing and
trucking; must of at least 3.0 GPA; apply online by June 30, 2015 at
http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/education.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers Minority Scholarship: for minority students
(African-, Hispanic-, Native American or Alaskan Native) graduating with at least 3.0 GPA; apply
online www.aiche.org/Students/Scholarships/index.aspx by July 1, 2015.
Fire Suppression Systems Association Education Foundation Scholarship: for current HS
seniors and college students interested in Fire Protection program of study; apply online at
www.fssa.net by July 1, 2015.
Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program: for minorities (African-, Hispanic-, Native
American or Alaskan Native); current HS seniors or college students interested in chemistry,
physics, info management, computing and software systems, material science, printing
management science, or engineering; minimum 3.0 GPA; apply online
www.xeroxstudentcareers.com by Sept 30, 2015.
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.
Senior All Night Party Updates
Important information….
Thank you for reading the ANP updates! We’re almost there…
We would like to list the plans Groves graduates have planned for the fall. Please let us know what
college or post secondary educational program you plan to attend, where you plan to travel, what
“gap year” activity you are pursuing”, what branch of military you are considering, or what other post
secondary plans you have
Send an email to stern.linda@sbcglobal.net
OUR LAST MEETING!!
Tuesday May 26th
7 pm – Staff Planning Room
SENIOR WISHES and BABY PICTURES
You’re close to the deadline. Don’t wait any longer!
BABY PICTURES This will be one of your student’s favorite memories as well as being a beautiful
memento. Wishes and pictures are a big part of the party décor and will be presented together as a
handmade, specially designed piece of artwork, which your senior will take home. We want all
students represented. Looking at these creative keepsakes is an event in itself for the kids. Please
don’t leave your student out. If you didn’t have professional senior pictures taken, just send a current
photo, and the baby picture can be of any young age.
Please send to the ANP mailbox in 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.
The deadline for sending your pictures is May 21st
Questions? Vanessa Parnell 313-629-9362 / Ellie Noble 248-417-7777.
SENIOR WISHES
What is a ‘Senior Wish’?
A Senior Wish is a message to your senior which says, 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, pets,
teammates, coaches, teachers, etc. We encourage you to approach anyone significant in the life of
your senior.
When are Senior Wishes delivered?
Seniors will receive their Wishes at the Senior All Night Party in a personalized, specially designed
display.
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 ‘Wishes’ PDF to order your Senior Wishes.
Questions? New EMAIL ADDRESS: Chris Nader chrismnader@gmail.com
AND Elena Munoz Turner elenamt@sbcglobal.net
You may not think pictures and wishes is a big deal, but really, it is.
Please, make your senior a part of this one. You’ll be glad you did.
VOLUNTEERS
If you have a junior or senior—we need you!
Please sign up on the links below to participate in the Senior All Night Party on May 31. If you
have done so already, THANK YOU!
With only 17 more days to go, we desperately need more parents to volunteer and get involved in the
event activities that last ALL NIGHT! It's easy and no experience necessary!
We especially need to fill slots in the following areas:
6:45-9:45 pm / Pre-Party Food Set-Up
Shift 2 - 11:30pm-2:30 am / Entertainment & Games / Security / Community Service
Shift 3 - 2:30-4:00ish / Event Bags / Food / Security / Clean Up
Yes, I'm begging.....please consider pulling an "all nighter" with your graduate!
We also need help with moving prizes from vans into the Groves gym on Saturday, May 30th
from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. This is a great way to help if you are unable to make the party on May
31.
For more information please contact : Lori Sandercock blsandercock@comcast.net
Volunteer Committee: Click or cut and paste to your browser
2015 SANP Senior Parent Volunteer Sign Up Up:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/148y7zI6c_YzzeJFJKuOytn99Yds8neLXgUd5Ci2eYk/edit?usp=sharing
2015 SANP Junior Parent Volunteer Sign Up
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19DQqpHT369zjt6BhVVjlCNk_uxJZygcj3gQVhWrSICw/edit#
gid=0
COMMUNITY SERVICE
This year, the focus of the Senior All Night Party Community Service will be putting together family
overnight bags for Beaumont Children's Hospital. Often, parents are not prepared for their child's
hospitalization because of unexpected illness or injury. The items we are collecting will help them
feel more comfortable during their hospital stay.
Items being collected: Deodorant, toothbrushes, shower gel, shampoo, razors and feminine
hygiene items The hospital has asked: Please do not include hotel soaps and shampoos. The
items must be new.
WE ARE COLLECTING ITEMS DURING THE MONTH OF MAY.
THE COLLECTION CONTAINER WILL BE IN THE OFFICE
BEGINNING MONDAY, MAY 4TH!
WE ARE ALSO ASKING EACH SENIOR TO BRING AN ITEM TO THE SENIOR ALL NIGHT
PARTY. THEY WILL RECEIVE A RAFFLE TICKET FOR EACH ITEM.
DECORATIONS
The decorations committee is meeting at Groves near the area of the pool hallway on the following
dates in preparation for the ANP. We really need some help with this and anyone is welcome. All
meeting times are 1-3 pm
Saturday May 16TH
Sunday May 17TH
Additional dates will be announced as needed.
Questions? Barb Whalen - bwhalen@ford.com
REGISTRATION
Please Respond – we still have several seniors with unconfirmed attendance.
This is a night your student doesn’t want to miss! 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
registration and your student’s name in the memo. You don’t need the form.
If you are not sure if you’ve already paid or if your senior will not be attending, please contact
Karen Carrick at 248-214-4901 or kacarrick@yahoo.com.
For financial assistance, contact Cathy Hurley.
It takes a village—
We have many dedicated volunteers working hard to make
this a fun and memorable event for all Groves seniors.
Please be sure to read all weekly ANP emails and
respond to requests as promptly as possible.
Linda and Brett Stern
stern.linda@sbcglobal.net
248-642-8134
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!
Thank You From The Groves’ Senior Party
Please support these businesses with your patronage
2015 Senior All Night Party Shout Outs!
10th Edition
THANKS!! to the following for supporting the
2015 Senior All Night Party!
Businesses
Penn Station – Southfield & 13 Mile, Beverly Hills
Astrein’s Jewelry – Downtown Birmingham
Karma Yoga – Bloomfield Hills
The Lodge Grill – Keego Harbor
Roland Optics-Bloomfield Hills
Franklin Athletic Club-Southfield
The Varsity Shop-Birmingham
Hunter House-Birmingham
Buddy’s Restaurant Pizzeria-Farmington Hills
The Bird and The Bread-Birmingham
Bettermade Snack Foods
Bed, Bath and Beyond
Breath of Spring Florist – Bloomfield Hills
Hit Promotional – Parma Heights, OH
Fit For Health – Jan Jacobs
Beyond Juice – Birmingham
La Belle Provence - Birmingham
Kroger-local stores
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
Mark and Susan Davis
Lisa London
James Toliver
Scott Mazius
Lisa and Scott Stern
Catherine and Nathan Forbes
Shane Levine - Designer of Logo, Posters - shanesvideos.com,
Richard McMullan and Blackthorn
Schools, Community Organizations
Greenfield School PTA
Pembroke Elementary PTA
Oakland Community College
Birmingham Bloomfield Credit Union
Groves PTSA
Berkshire Middle School PTSA
West Maple Elementary School PTSA
Birmingham Youth Assistance
Community News and Opportunities
Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition (BBCC)
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Trainings for adults assisting youth.
Saturday, May 16, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Taught by certified instructors, you will learn to recognize
the signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression, substance abuse disorders and psychosis in youth
ages 12-18. You will also learn what to do until appropriate professionals and other help can begin.
To register, contact Leanne at lmckenzie@bbcoalition.org or call 248-203-4615. We need 20-30
participants to hold this training. There is no cost to attend. For more information visit
www.bbcoalition.org for more info. All trainings held at BPS Education and Administration Building,
31301 Evergreen, Beverly Hills.
Visit www.bbcoalition.org for more info about keeping our youth safe & substance free.
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
MAKE THE WORLD YOUR HOME
Youth for Understanding is looking for some welcoming families to host exchange students for the
2015-2016 school year. Here are some of the boys and girls coming to our community soon.
Families provide a place to live and meals, plus encouragement, guidance, love and limits. The
students pay for their other expenses and become a true family member sharing in the real life fun
and responsibilities of the family. Call Barb Kilkka at 248-932-0811 or kilkka@yfu.org for more
details on these boys and girls (and others). All kinds of families host from all ethnic and educational
backgrounds, different family configurations, with and without children at home. Elementary and
middle school host siblings are among the greatest beneficiaries of the program. Here are just some
of the kids headed to Oakland County homes. Maybe yours? Please click on the link.
www.yfuusa.org
Call Barb Kilkka at 248-932-0811 or kilkka@yfu.org for information about hosting and for detailed
profiles and letters of these boys and girls or to receive the list of other students available.
Friends of Different Learners
Wrap Up 2015 & Plan 2016!
June 4, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Birmingham Covington School (BCS)
1525 Covington Road • Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Have input on speakers, programming, events, projects, and goals for the 2015-16 school year!
Every voice brings added perspective and benefit for different learners. All Friends meetings are
FREE and open to everyone! For more information contact Denise Moore
atrmoore2639@wideopenwest.com or 248-990-8282 or go to our web
site www.friendsofdifferentlearners.org
2015 Academic Summer School
REMINDER…
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE – May 29, 2015
Register on or before the deadline and $$ SAVE $$
High School* Classes- Save $30.00
Middle School Classes- Save $10.00
Register at www.communityed.net or call (248) 203-3800 for more information.
*The deadline for second semester high school classes is extended to June 16, 2015
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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