SCHOOL NEWS

Monday, November 12 - A day
Tuesday, November 13 - B day
Wednesday, November 14 - A day
Thursday, November 15 - B day
Friday, November 16 - A day

~DON'T FORGET TO SCHEDULE YOUR PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE. See article below~

Tuesday, November 20 - 1/2 day; dismissal at 11:35 a.m.
NO SCHOOL on November 21, 22 or 23

PARENTS OF STUDENTS IN BHMS CLUBS: Not sure what day, date or time your student's club meeting is? You can find out by using the BHMS Club Calendar that is now available on the BHMS website. On rare occasions a club meeting date may change, so always check the most recent week on the calendar for club information.

For more BHMS specific dates, check out the A/B  DAY &  EVENTS CALENDAR and the BHMS DAILY BELL SCHEDULE (includes lunch periods) on the BHMS Website.

BHMS Parent-Teacher conferences for all grades will be held on November 13, 15 and 19 by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled online by clicking HERE. If you have difficulty with on-line conference scheduling for your student, please contact Mrs. Foronato in the BHMS office at 248-341-6002.

BHMS is once again teaming up with Jersey Mike's Subs at 6450 Telegraph Road (just north of Maple, on the west side of Telegraph) for a fundraiser. Each BHMS student will receive two donation cards to take home. Then, from November 14 through November 18, each card and a minimum $3 donation will get you a sub of your choice at the Jersey Mike's location listed above. The card must be redeemed in person, with one donation card per person per visit. 100% of all donations will be given back to BHMS. Need a reminder? Print this flyer to hang on your fridge. Remember, you must have the donation card with you when you make your purchase. Enjoy your delicious sub, and thank you for supporting BHMS.

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATIONS: Families of 8th graders who are interested in attending International Academy (IA) for high school can find information about the school, the application process and the admission process, as well as an excellent list of frequently asked questions with answers on the IA website (www.iatoday.org). On the website you will also find three information meeting dates. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend one of those meetings. Once you have reviewed this information, please feel free to contact BHMS Counselor, Mrs. Jaster, with questions. Follow the steps below  

1. Open this link to get to the IA website
2. Hover over "About IA" at the top of the page.
3. Scroll down and click on "Prospective Students"
4. Click on Okma Campus

PSAT ADMINISTRATION DATES AT BHMS: For the first time, the State of Michigan is requiring all 8th graders to take the PSAT. This assessment will take the place of the Math and ELA portions of MStep. The PSAT is a paper/pencil assessment which will be given in school on April 9th.  It is very important for all 8th graders to be in school on that day. Advance notice is being shared so families can plan their Spring Break vacations accordingly. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Jaster. 

GRATITUDE SURE TASTES GOOD - BE A PIE SPONSOR: Each year the PTO gives Thanksgiving pies to all 70+ members of the BHMS staff, to let them know that the BHMS community of families is thankful for them. Please consider being one of this year's "pie sponsors" for a cost of only $10 by visiting this this link, and scrolling down to "Thanksgiving Pie".

SPIRIT WEAR ONLINE STORE REOPENED: It's cold and the holidays are approaching. Get your Lancer gear through the online Spirit Wear store—reopened due to popular demand! Order BHMS Lancer spirit wear at https://bhmsspiritwear18.itemorder.com/sale before midnight on Sunday, November 25. Bloomfield Sports Shop will email those who order merchandise as soon as items are available. Items can be picked up at Bloomfield Sports Shop, 3594 W Maple Rd., Bloomfield Hills.

HAVE QUESTIONS? BHS LEADERS HAVE ANSWERS:  At the next two PTO meetings, you have a fantastic opportunity to learn about middle school curriculum, math placement, middle school courses and how they relate to high school course tracks (IB versus AP), assessment data—and more. BHMS Principal Randy English and Superintendent Rob Glass will be at the December 5 PTO meeting at 9:30 a.m. BHS Principal Charlie Hollerith will be at the January 16 meeting at 7:00 p.m. They want to be as thorough as possible, so help them by sharing questions in advance. See the link to the Google Doc below, and follow the directions. (just click the link and start typing!)  Thank you so much for getting your questions in by Thursday, November 15. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IXOlJ9Jznme-dWTwzaXYQSKB5TNBWVv9f-QhbdR9NhI/edit?usp=sharing

The deadline for students in grades 6, 7 & 8 to turn in their $10 rollerblading fee for phys ed classes was November 9. Students who have not yet turned in their fee to Mr. Divito or Mrs. Wenson should do so as soon as possible, but no later than November 16, so that the rental order can be placed. Roller blade skates will be rented from a company called Skatetime School Programs. Due to insurance purposes, Skatetime's roller blades will be used exclusively. The fee includes delivery and pick up of the equipment as well as use of the skates for five days of skating during P.E. class. 

This skating unit has been implemented because of its emphasis as a "Lifetime Activity." Skating provides a variety of benefits, which include balance, coordination, motor skills and a top rated cardio-respiratory workout. Students will also learn basic skating skills such as starting, stopping, forward skating, cornering, and a number of safety tips for being a smart skater. Students will be required to wear wrist guards and a helmet, which will also be provided. However, students have the option of bringing their own helmets and wrist guards. The helmets and skates will be sanitized daily. Knee pads will also be provided for those who choose to wear them. Please refer questions to Physical Education teacher, Mr. DiVito, at fdivito@bloomfield.org. Thank you for your support in this great activity.

This week's MYP newsletter includes two articles. The first is by MYP Coordinator, Kathy Janelle about this month's "THINKER" learner profile. That is followed by an article written by student Vijay Daita about "Geometric Design".

BAKERS AND SELLERS NEEDED: Music Boosters needs volunteers for weekly Wednesday fundraising bake sales, which take place immediately after school in the Gateway Space. Volunteers are needed to donate baked goods and/or run sales. PLEASE REMEMBER that products must not contain or be cooked with nuts or nut products. Baked items can be dropped off in the main office anytime before 2:45 p.m. Sign up to donate baked goods and/or work at a sale by clicking HERE. Thank you for supporting the BHMS Music Boosters!

FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, AVIS NAJOR (avnajor@bloomfield.org): The Winter 1 season will begin on Monday, November 5 with team meetings unless otherwise listed in the "notes" column. Please contact the coaches with any team specific questions. Tryouts for 7th and 8th grade travel basketball will begin Monday, November 5, except where noted. Intramural sports will begin on Monday, November 12. All students must have a valid physical form must be on file with your school's main office before your student will be allowed to tryout/participate. You must use the MHSAA physical form as no other doctor's physical/health appraisal forms will be accepted. The physical must be dated on, or after, April 15th, 2018 to valid for the entire 2018-2019 school year. The physical form, the pay to participate fee instructions, coaches contact information, competition schedules, and other information can be found using our Middle School Athletic web page:https://www.bloomfield.org/departments/athletics/middle-school-athletics. 

GIRLS SWIM & DIVING: All girls interested in joining the BHMS Girls Swim Team should plan on attending the kick-off meeting on Monday, November 5, from 5:15 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. at the Bloomfield Hills High School pool. A parent is encouraged to attend with their student if at all possible. Program information will be distributed at the meeting. Girls will not swim that day. The first day in the pool will be Tuesday, November 6, from 5:15 p.m. until 6:15 p.m.  Please know that no student will be allowed to swim unless they have a physical on file with BHMS and their Pay to Participate fee has been paid. Questions should be referred to BHMS Swim Team Coach Karen Parker at kparker@bloomfield.org.

As in past years, BHMS yearbooks must be purchased in advance and online directly through Josten's. Currently they are $35 plus tax. Price will increase at a later date. Click HERE to place your order with Josten's.

The BHMS Club Calendar is on middle right side of the BHMS website's main page. Please bookmark that calendar to look up your student's club meeting dates and meeting start and end times. 

A reminder about dropping off and picking up your students for clubs. Out of safety for your student and consideration to club sponsors, students may enter the building no earlier than five minutes before a morning club meeting time, and must be picked up immediately at the end of an afternoon meeting. If your schedule does not accommodate this, we recommend signing your student up for the District's Kidz Zone before and after school care program. The program runs from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. Pre-registration for Kidz Zone is required, and fees apply.

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Bloomfield Hills High School proudly presents Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella! Musical dates are November 15, 16, and 17, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Tickets are on sale for $18/adults, $15/students at bhhs.ludus.com.

Families are automatically signed up to receive communication from their child's school, teachers, and Bloomfield Hills Schools (Wednesday Web News & Important Notices - including school cancellations). In order to receive emails, telephone calls, and even text messages, all you have to do is maintain your contact information and manage your personal preferences. If you wish not to receive these newsletters, simply "opt-out" when you receive the first newsletter (an option at the bottom of every email we send).

Instructions for updating this information are now available at www.bloomfield.org/notifications. Here you can manage your contact preferences as they pertains to emergency and district notifications. 

Join us at the BHS Ski Swap in the Bloomfield Hills Middle School Field House on Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. A huge savings on hundreds of new and slightly used skis, boots, snowboards, apparel and accessories will be available for all ages. For additional information please email bloomfieldskiswap@gmail.com.

The BHHS Performing Arts Theatre will host a Princess Tea Party and Knight Training on Saturday, November 17, 2018, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per child (snack, photo, crafts, and mingling with Princesses and Knights included). The recommended age is elementary school K-4th grade, and pre-schoolers and younger middle school students are welcome too! Tickets can be purchased at bhhs.ludus.com.

The lunch menus for November are now available!

• Bloomin' Preschool November 2018 Menu
• Bloomin' Preschool November 2018 Order form
• Elementary November 2018
• Middle School November 2018
• High School November 2018
• Bowers Academy November 2018
• Prep Program November 2018
• Wing Lake November 2018
• International Academy November 2018

Visit www.bloomfield.org/lunch for further information.

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