News from East Hills 3-9-18

SCHOOL NEWS

Principal's Message 3-9-18

Dear East Hills Community,

This week was highlighted by a number of community events. Today was a Hat Day in support of Glenn Cabbell and his family. Glenn is battling cancer and our community is supporting him and his family. The generosity and care demonstrated by our students today was amazing. Here is a picture from Mrs. Byrd’s 4th grade class today.

Another opportunity to support the Cabbell family has recently been organized by some of our 8th grade students. Using the hashtags: #TeamGlenn and #CabbellStrong, students are working with a local vendor to have t-shirts made so we can continue to raise awareness and support the family . . . see below for all the details. I am so impressed with our students and families - thank you!

Also this week was the first annual BHS District Multicultural Celebration hosted at BHHS. What an amazing event! Thank you to all the students and families that participated in the event. A special thank you to our PTO, district PTOC, and PTO members (including Erin Watson and Tracey Kevelighan) for promoting and organizing the event with other families from across the district.

With an eye toward next week, we are very excited to host the K-8 Eastover and East Hills Science Fair on Tuesday, March 13 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Please consider coming out to East HIlls on Tuesday night to take a look at all the amazing science projects!

If you have an eighth grader, please take time to sign-up for a meeting slot to meet with your Bloomfield Hills High School counselors. See the article below for all the details. Sign-up closes this weekend on Sunday, March 11 at 11:59 p.m.

This week's broadcast is full of many important articles and topics!

"We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves."
-Galileo Galilei

Jason

Jason Rubel
Principal
East Hills Middle School
Bloomfield Hills Schools
(248) 341-6205
Twitter: @EastHills4_8
East Hills Website
"Enabling learners to become architects of their futures. . ."

A/B Schedule for the Week:
Mon., March 12 - B Day
Tues., March 13 - A Day
Wed., March 14 - B Day
Thurs., March 15 - A Day
Fri., March 16 - B Day

KEY DATES:
The following are upcoming key dates for the school year, and our full calendar for the year can be accessed on our website:
Sat., March 10 Band and Orchestra Festival at BHHS
Tues., March 13 Individual High School Counselor Meetings with Students and Adult Family Members
Tues., March 13 Eastover/East Hills Science Fair (6:00-8:00 p.m.)
Thurs., March 22 Incoming 4th Grade Orientation (7:00 p.m.)
Wed., March 28 6th Grade Choir Concert (7:00 p.m.)
Thurs., March 29 End of 3rd Quarter 6th/7th/8th Grade
Thurs., March 29 1/2 Day of School (11:35a.m.Dismissal)
Fri., March 30-Fri. April 6 No School
Mon., April 9 Classes Resume

#TeamGlenn T-Shirts and Fundraiser - Orders Due Friday, March 16

As you may of heard, one of our very own Cavalier is battling cancer and as a community we need to come together to help. East Hills will be having/hosting a T-shirt fundraiser to support the family and bring awareness to Retinoblastoma. T Shirts cost $5.00 and $3.50 of each shirt sold will go to the Cabbell family fund. We would like you to consider buying a t-shirt for this cause. Please return your form - attached HERE by Friday, March 16. Money and order forms will be collected through the elementary classrooms and during one of the block hours for each middle school grade level (6th Grade - 2nd Hour and 7th/8th Grade - 1st Hour). T-shirts will then be delivered the following week and #CabbellStrong Day will occur on Tuesday, March 27th. On Tuesday, March 27th we are asking all of EHMS to wear their shirts proudly and photos will be sent to the Cabbells to show Glenn our school spirit. We have a very supportive community - we can make a difference.

8th Grade Student Organizers
Andreea Beu & Rachel Shepard

Teacher Facilitators
Mrs. Byrd & Mrs. Rowe

8th Grade High School Transition - Important Dates - Individual Counselor Sign-Up NOW Available

8th Grade High School Transition Activities for Students Moving Up to Bloomfield Hills High School - Fall 2018
Below are the dates for the transition activities for 8th graders moving on to Bloomfield Hills High School in the Fall. Please read the following information carefully, as action is required by both students and their parents/guardians

Tuesday, March 13:  8th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians
The BHHS Counselors will be at East Hills to meet individually with 8th graders and a parent/guardian by appointment.  Students should be prepared to turn in their completed 9th grade course selection sheet, provide evidence that they have entered their courses in MiStar and come with questions. Sign up for counselor meetings will be done electronically.  Please click HERE to set up an appointment with the appropriate BHHS counselor. Should you need additional detailed directions on how to schedule your conference, please click HERE.

High School counselor assignments are broken down by the first letter of a student's last name.  Appointments will be available from 7:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Students who do not have an appointment set up by Sunday, March 11 at 11:59 p.m. will be assigned to a meeting with any available HS counselor on the morning of March 13, even if a parent/guardian is unable to attend. The ability to sign-up online closes on Sunday, March 11 at 11:59 p.m.  Students who are certain they will not attend BHHS do not need to sign up for an appointment.

Friday, May 25: 8th Grade Move-Up Day at BHHS
All 8th grade students will spend this 1/2 day of school at Bloomfield Hills High School.

Please refer questions to East Hills 8th grade counselor, Mr. Kalanquin.

Literacy Spirit Week - Week of March 26

Our Literacy Spirit Week is the culmination of March is Reading Month. During our Cav Time (Friday, March 2), we kicked off our focus on literacy by having students bring in their favorite books and sharing a hashtag or headline about their book. Check out some pictures of students sharing their books and hashtags/headlines - these are displayed on screens throughout the building. Throughout this month, students have been voting on their favorite titles in two March Madness Book Brackets (4-5 Elementary and 6-8 Middle School). The winning match up takes place the week of March 19. As we head into the final days of March, we would like to celebrate our literacy efforts with a spirit week - the Literacy Spirit Week. It's a week of education, important conversation, and fun!

Listed Below are the Dress-Up Days
Monday, March 26: In Honor of Dr. Seuss - Wear a Hat Day
Tuesday, March 27: "Read a Shirt" Day (Words on a Shirt - Consider Wearing #TeamGlenn T-Shirt)
Wednesday, March 28: Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character Day
Thursday, March 29: Pajama Day (Read-a-Thon Day) - Please no slippers!

Costumes for any of the dress-up days must adhere to the following guidelines:
-Costumes should be INNOCENT and FUN.
-Masks, hoods or other concealing headwear are not allowed for safety purposes. We need to be able to identify all students and adults in the building.
-Non-concealing head wear: cowboy hats, visors, baseball caps, tiaras, and other similar headwear that allows students faces to be seen may be worn.
-Dress code rules apply with respect to length of shorts and skirts, tank tops, undergarments showing, drug and alcohol innuendo, profanity or double meanings are not allowed.
-To avoid the perception of ridicule, costumes should not be of adults or other students in our building.
-To avoid any perception of offensiveness, costumes should not be of religious figures.
-Costumes should not be gory or 'bloody."
-PROPS SHOULD NOT BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL - This includes lightsabers, any replica swords, guns or knives, wands, etc. With nearly 600 middle level students, props become hitting devices or prime targets for students to grab or argue over.

Thank you for your help with making Literacy Spirit Week a fun celebration for East Hills!

The Rainforest is Coming to EHMS!

Snakes, monkeys, kinkajous, parrots, macaws, amazons and cockatoos from around the world are all coming to Bloomfield Hills! Please join us Monday, March 26, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the East Hills Middle School gym.

Eastover PTO will be hosting an appearance of Understanding Wildlife's "LIVE ON STAGE...THE RAINFOREST". This wildly entertaining program will be fun for your entire family! Flying macaws, talking amazons, and very mischievous monkeys will keep you laughing all night long.

From Understanding Wildlife: "Unless you have specifically seen our program we can guarantee you have NEVER seen an educational, entertaining show like this before."

Admission is $5 per person (children under the age of 3 are admitted free.) This small fee helps fund Understanding Wildlife so they can continue to bring their show to schools. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please visit www.understandingwildlife.org to learn more about this non-profit organization!

Neal Pullukat Move Forward to State Level Competition as East Hills Geo Bee Winner

Each year thousands of schools in the United States participate in the National Geographic Bee using materials prepared by the National Geographic Society. The contest is designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their classrooms, spark student interest in the subject, and increase public awareness about geography. This year, Neal Pullukat of the 7^th grade will represent East Hills at the state level competition on April 6^th at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. This is a uniquely special honor as Neal is the first Cavalier in recent memory to make the state level championship. We wish him luck and are proud that Neal is representing East Hills!

Did You Know . . . ?

. . . that 1st Friday popcorn sales have raised around $400 each month. This money allows more of our students to attend field trips and activities at East Hills.

East Hills GET and Cavalier Fund Information
To further our mission for equity and inclusion, the East Hills Global Education Team (GET) is pleased to share information about the Cavalier Fund. The purpose of this fund is to provide access for all students to enjoy school activities (e.g., field trips and other specific events and opportunities) including other special needs as they arise. Our intention is to provide families with a chance to give funds to assist our students in a direct and meaningful way.

March Learner Profile Attribute is Open-Minded

The MARCH Learner Profile Attribute: OPEN-MINDED

The IB Learner Profile attribute for March is Open-Minded: As an IB student, I respect the differences in others. I listen to other peoples' thoughts and ideas.

With this learner profile attribute, I show cooperation and respect. I work well with others and am considerate of myself, others and the world in which I live.

How can parents help to develop this Open-Minded trait at home?

· Encourage your child to try new things – new foods, new games and new activities.

· Expose your child to different festivals, celebrations and traditions and be sure to present them in a non-judgmental way.

· Encourage your child to really listen to others when they speak.

· Introduce literature about many different cultures into your home library. Be sure that it is appropriate and reflects the culture in an appropriate way.

Student thoughts on our monthly LP:
"To me, open-minded means to celebrate our differences, and not let them divide us." Magdalena Leonard-Mr. Shallow's 4^th grade class

"Being open-minded means standing out, respecting our differences and trying new things." Skylar Astras-Mr. Shallow's 4^th grade class

"To me, open-minded means to be open to new ideas and trying new things, and to think outside the box!!" Marianne Azzali Bello, Mrs. Walch's 4^th grade class.

Spotlight on Student Learning: 6^th Grade Science Towers

In 6^th grade science, students are looking at the relationship between human development and nature. During a lab last week, students designed structures based on specific constraints and criteria and tested their structures against various wind speeds. Mrs. Endres and Mr. Lapinski varied the constraints for each group, and tested their towers using a blow-dryer and fan set at different speeds. Students inquired about the best design structure to fit their needs, sketched and revised their design, and created a final product to be tested in front of the class.

According to Jacon Welch, "We are learning how to work together and use different materials to design our towers." In the same unit, students are also reflecting on the impact of human development on water sources in our local community as well as other areas throughout the world.

And, as always, please feel free to contact me regarding anything MYP!

Julia Beattie

jbeattie@bloomfield.org
IB Teacher Leader
East Hills Middle School
Bloomfield Hills Schools
Phone: 248.341.6722

Incoming 4th Grade Orientation at East Hills - Thursday, March 22 (7:00 PM)

The faculty at East Hills is looking forward to welcoming current fourth-grade students to our school next fall. To provide you with information about East Hills, you are invited to attend the Incoming Fourth-Grade Parent Orientation Night on Thursday, March 22, beginning at 7:00 PM in the East Hills cafeteria.

This meeting is geared toward parents/guardians. There will not be any formal childcare provided, but there will be areas (Gateway Spaces and Media Center) for family members to take children if they need to be in spaces away from the presentations. Fourth-grade students will have their own visitation to East Hills on Friday, May 25, during the school day. Click HERE for a letter from Mr. Rubel with more information!

Second Quarter Honor Roll

Attached are the second quarter honor rolls for East Hills. Please let us know if there are any errors as we will be preparing certificates for those that request one. Congratulations to all students for your hard work, wonderful achievement, and great citizenship!

There are three categories:
High Honor Roll -- All A's in all classes and 1's or 2's in behavior
Honor Roll -- All A's or B's in all classes and 1's or 2's in behavior
Outstanding Citizenship -- All 1's in all classes in behavior

Second Quarter Honor Roll

5th Grade Musical Audition Information & Dates

Auditions for Speaking Parts/Solo-Character Roles for the fifth-grade musical Aladdin will be held during the 5th grade students' general music class time the week of March 12-16, 2018:

-Monday, March 12th (B day) = Mrs. Kiesel's class 9:10-10:00am
-Tuesday, March 13th (A day) = Mrs. Parks' class 8:20-9:10am
-Wednesday, March 14th (B day) = Mrs. Trescone's class 10:00-10:50am
-Thursday, March 15th (A day) = Mrs. Pratt's class 8:20-9:10am
-Friday, March 16th (B day) = Mr. McConnell's class 10:00-10:50am

All fifth graders may be a member of the chorus if they choose, and NO AUDITION IS REQUIRED FOR CHORUS MEMBERS. The chorus members still learn all the main songs and choreography, however, they do not have any vocal solos and they are only required to be at the dress rehearsals. All music will be taught in the fifth grade general music classes with Mr. Schumacher. Please fill out and have your child bring the audition form with you on your audition day in general music class. There is a spot on the form where parents can write down if they would like to help/volunteer in the production. Also, there's a place where students can write down which part(s) or role(s) they are interested in (ex: Jasmine, stage crew, Iago, Aladdin, Genie, "any role", "non-speaking role", "no solo role", etc.).

Click HERE to access the audition form.

If you are absent on the day of your class audition, you may attend another 5th grade general music class on their audition day to make-up for the absence. Please email Mr. Schumacher at jschumacher@bloomfield.org if you have any questions or if you would like to set up an alternate audition time (due to being out of town, ill, or other conflicting circumstances).

We are so excited for this production! Thank you all!

Important Rehearsal Dates for Speaking Parts/Solo Character Roles ONLY:

3/20(Tuesday); from 3:15-4:45 p.m.
3/27(Tuesday); from 3:15-4:45 p.m.
4/10(Tuesday); from 3:15-4:45 p.m.
4/24(Tuesday); from 3:15-4:45 p.m.
5/1(Tuesday); from 3:15-4:45 p.m.
5/3(THURSDAY)from 3:15-4:45 p.m.

***Rehearsals will be IN THE DRAMA/CHOIR ROOM #102 (Across from the art room)***

Important DRESS Rehearsals and PERFORMANCE Dates for ALL Fifth-Grade Cast AND Chorus:
Dress Rehearsal (with costumes) for everyone in the show:
-Monday, May 7th from 3:15-5:15 p.m. in the cafeteria

In-School Performance in the East Hills Cafetorium:
-Tuesday, May 8th (time TBA)

Evening Performance in the East Hills Cafetorium:
-Tuesday, May 8th at 7:00 p.m. (Students arrive at 5:45 p.m.)

7th/8th Grade Band & Orchestra Festival Performances - March 10 at BHHS

Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Bloomfield Hills High School

Band - performance at 8:00am in the BHHS Auditorium

Orchestra - performance at 1:05pm in the BHHS Auditorium

What is Band & Orchestra Festival?
Since 1935, the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) has run festivals for school ensembles. This is not a contest. Rather, student groups are graded in five categories: Tone, Intonation, Rhythm, Technique, and Interpretation.

How are the students judged?
Three adjudicators judge the concert portion of the festival. They are veteran teachers or professors who have been certified by MSBOA to judge Band & Orchestra Festivals. Each judge grades the groups on a scale of I-V, with I being the highest rating. Those three ratings are then averaged into a Concert Rating, which in turn is averaged with the Sight-Reading Rating for the Final Rating.

What is Sight Reading?
After the group performs on stage, we will be ushered into a different room for Sight Reading. Students will be asked to perform a new piece of music they have never seen or played before. We have 5 minutes to discuss the selection before we perform for the judge.

Can Parents Attend?
YES! Please do! Band and orchestra students will need parent support in the audience and throughout the entire festival process. In addition, we need 3-4 parents to chaperone. Information about joining as a chaperone will be sent home in February, along with a detailed map and itinerary.

Student Responsibility
Students should be practicing their parts every day – as music performance is a team effort. Our students are terrific young people, but it takes the efforts of all students to have a successful performance. This includes both class and at home practice. Every student's effort and attendance at rehearsals, clinic, and concert will contribute to a successful festival performance and experience.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child's director.

Kind regards,

Mr. Nathanael Erde, Director of Orchestras - nerde@bloomfield.org
Mrs. Rachel Lucas, Director of Bands - rlucas@bloomfield.org

Safety and Security in Bloomfield Hills Schools

Since the tragedy in Florida, I've heard from many of you with ideas, questions, and sentiments of encouragement and thanks. I want to thank each person who reached out to me or another member of our staff. Safety is a community effort and we appreciate your partnership in maintaining safe schools for our children. To that end, I'd like to ask for your help...

Volleyball News

The 8th Grade Volleyball Team played two matches away this week. The first match was away at Berkshire on Monday, the girls won 2-1. The team served very well and the communication was excellent by the entire team. The girls then traveled to cross town rival BH yesterday and lost a hard fought match 2-1. The team gave BH all they wanted and then some to force a third and deciding game, but fell short 21-13. Coach Hurdle (BHHS varsity volleyball coach) was pleased with the fight from the Lady Cavs. Come see the Lady Cavs next week with two matches at home Mon and Wed.

Middle School Athletic News

BHS Alum Selected as AP SEC Player of the Year

Congratulations to Bloomfield Hills High School Alum, Yante Maten, for being selected as the Associated Press' Southeastern Conference men's basketball player of the year! Full Story

8th Grade Band Family Info Night

All 8th grade band families are invited to attend an informational evening on Tuesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. in the BHHS band room. Families will learn about their student's different options for band next year, such as marching band camp, non-marching band options, jazz band, and much more! This meeting is specifically designed for families who are unsure if their student should take band next year as well as families that simply have questions about the high school band program. If you are unable to attend, feel free to email Mr. Posner at APosner@bloomfield.org any questions or scheduling concerns.

Join us for DAERR on March 19

Please consider joining us for the DAERR (Diversity Academic Equity & Race Relations) meeting on Monday, March 19, 2018, at the Booth Center (7273 Wing Lake Road) at 6:30 p.m. in rooms A/B/C.

PTO News

FAMILY EVENT: LIVE ON STAGE - THE RAINFOREST March 26th at 7:00 PM
Please join us Monday, March 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the East Hills gym. Eastover PTO will be hosting an Understanding Wildlife (www.understandingwildlife.org) production called "LIVE ON STAGE . . . THE RAINFOREST". This family night show consists of a beautiful jungle setting with special effects that will turn the East Hills gym into a rainforest! Live birds, monkeys, lemurs, alligators, and snakes are all included in this program. From Understanding Wildlife: "Unless you have specifically seen our program we can guarantee you have NEVER seen an educational, entertaining show like this before." Admission is $5 per person (children under the age of 3 are admitted free.) This small fee helps fund Understanding Wildlife so they can continue to bring their show to schools.

East Hills Spelling Bee Champion - Lionel Gaba

The national spelling bee was founded in 1925 and has been held continuously since, except during the World War II years of 1943, 1944 and 1945.

Every year, students from all walks of life have the opportunity to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, one of the nation's oldest and most iconic competitions. They progress from classroom to cafeteria, from auditorium to civic center, delighting friends, family, sponsors and fans, just as millions of other students have done before them.

Our school champion for this year is sixth grader Lionel Gaba who won the school championship round with the word “mandible.” Lionel will move on to represent East Hills at the Oakland County Spelling Bee.

Middle School Scheduling and Course Selection Cards (5th, 6th, & 7th Grades) for the 2018-2019 School Year Due March 9

As we enter the final days of February, we will be starting the scheduling process for next year. Students in fifth grade, sixth grade, and seventh grade will receive their course selection sheets soon. Along with the course selection sheet, you will want to consult our Bloomfield Hills Schools Middle School Course Description Book for more information about our course offerings. Fifth-, sixth-, and seventh-grade course selection sheets are due Friday, March 9. It is important that the course selections are turned in on time as it helps in preparing for next school year. If you have any questions, please contact your child's counselor.

Tamarcus Southward – 5th Grade & 6th Grade Counselor – tsouthward@bloomfield.org or(248) 341-6204

Tom Kalanquin – 7th Grade Counselor – tkalanquin@bloomfield.org or (248) 341-6203

Opportunities for Students Entering High School in 2018-19

Do you ever wonder what opportunities and pathways are available for students entering high school? View the High School Opportunities Packet.

Club Information: Check Out Our East Hills Website!

In an effort to provide families with quick access to club information, we have created a club page on our school website. Please click HERE to find out all our club offerings and meeting dates and locations.

Winter Recess Guidelines Reminder

East Hills holds an outdoor recess daily unless it is raining or temperatures drop below 10 degrees (or 10 degrees wind chill). It is essential that students arrive to school with appropriate winter weather play gear—warm coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and other warm clothing. We recommend that all gear be clearly labeled with the student's first and last name. Once the snow flies, students should have snow boots and snow pants for outdoor play.

Athletic Physical Form Information

Students must have a current athletic physical form on file in the East Hills office before participating in any team sport, in any manner, including tryouts or practices. A physical is considered current if it took place on or after April 15 of the previous school year. The district form, available at the link below, must be completed and signed by your physician. Incomplete or unsigned forms will not be accepted. Also see the district news article in this broadcast to learn more about Pay-to-Participate fees associated with athletic and club participation.

Bloomfield Hills Schools Athletic Physical Form

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