Monday, June 3 - A day
Tuesday, June 4  - B day
Wednesday, June 5 - A day
Thursday, June 6 - B day
Friday, June 7 - A day 
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RESOURCES FOR BHMS FAMILIES
The following resources are on the right side of the main BHMS webpage.
-BHMS CLUB MEETING CALENDAR
-A/B DAY & EVENTS CALENDAR
-DAILY BELL SCHEDULE (includes lunch periods)
-SCHOOL DAY HOURS AND OFFICE HOURS

BHMS TEAM SPORTS  SCHEDULE: Click HERE to find out where and when the current season BHMS team sports competitions are scheduled.

On Tuesday, June 4, teachers will be conducting a precheck of students' school-issued iPads (grade 6) and Chromebooks (grades 7 & 8) and all accessories. Students will be asked to take home a Precheck Summary, which will show you whether they owe a fine for missing or damaged items. On Wednesday, June 5, the school will be collecting all devices, accessories, and any associated fines for lost or damaged items. Parents/guardians can assist in this process by doing the following:

On June 4:

a) Remind your student in 6th, 7th or 8th grade to bring in their school-issued iPad or Chromebook, case, charger block and cord for the precheck.

b) Ask to see their Precheck Summary when they get home, to see if a fine is owed.

On June 5:

a) Remind your student in 6th, 7th or 8th grade to bring in their school-issued iPad or Chromebook, case, charger block and cord for final return.

b) If a fine is owed, send in a check made payable to BHS (not BHMS) for the amount of the fine.

For your convenience, we have prepared a summary outlining the above dates and procedures, as well as the fines for damaged or lost items. Thank you in advance for your assistance in making this return process run efficiently.

The 8th grade National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Induction Ceremony is set for June 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the BHMS cafetorium. Students will rehearse with Mrs. Jaster during the day on June 4. This is the most formal event of the school year at BHMS. It is appropriate that the dress code be followed. For girls, dresses are not necessary, but typically worn. Shoulders should be covered and the length of the dress in accordance with the dress code. Boys typically wear dress pants and a button down shirt. No tie or jacket is required as it will be warm in the cafeteria. However, many boys will choose to wear a suit. Extended family members are welcome to attend. If your child has met the NJHS criteria but is not able to attend the ceremony, please advise Mrs. Jaster, 8th grade Counselor, as soon as possible.

Thursday, June 13: 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. at BHMS. Please open this Recognition Ceremony Overview for complete details, including suggested student attire and dismissal instructions.

Thursday, June 13: 8th Grade Year End Celebration offsite. See details under PTO NEWS.

8TH GRADERS INTERESTED IN BH HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS OR OTHER CO-CURRICULARS: See District News below or click this link for BH High School Athletic News for Incoming 9th Graders, which includes athletic and other co-curricular information, including meetings and try-outs, for current 8th graders heading to BHMS. The high school webmaster updates this item as new information becomes available.

FINAL MEETING: Wednesday, June 12. Evening meeting at 7:00 p.m. Speaker will be Margaret Schultz, BHS District Administrator for Social-Emotional Learning and Educational Equity. She will discuss the District's efforts to assure equity and inclusion, and strengthen social and emotional learning.

NEW INFORMATION! GR. 5/6/7 YEAR END PARTY: Friday, June 7, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The drop-off event takes place at BHMS and features an inflatable obstacle course, a henna artist, BHHS DJs with dance contests, sports, a photo booth and more! Each student will have a Cool Jacks ice cream sandwich, pizza, snacks and water. Wristbands may be purchased online through the PTO E-Store or at school for $10 starting June 3 at lunch (cash or check made out to BHMS PTO). If you'd like to volunteer, sign up here. Check out this flyer for more details, and e-mail additional questions to Christine Pitcole. 

8TH GRADE CELEBRATION: Save the date for the Class of 2023 end-of-middle-school celebration on Thursday, June 13, (rain date: Wednesday, June 12) from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 pm at the Bloomfield Hills Swim and Tennis Club. Tickets are $10 each presale, or $15 each at the door. Presale tickets can be purchased online through the PTO E-Store  or during lunch on June 11 and 12 (cash or check made out to BHMS PTO). The PTO would love for all 8th graders to attend. If your student's ticket cost presents a financial hardship, please e-mail Mr. English. VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed to help chaperone and to donate items for the party. Please sign up for either at Sign-Up Genius. See this flyer for additional details. Please contact Bridget Collins or Julie Oddo with questions.

Friday, May 31, at 11:59 p.m. is the absolute deadline to sign up for any District Robotics teams (FLL Jr. fall grades 2-3; FLL fall grades 4-5/optional 6 with no experience, or FTC fall grades 6-8. Teams start over the summer. It is also the last chance to sign up for the FLL Summer Camp for grades 2-6, FTC Summer Camp (Co-Ed or Girls Only) for grades 6-8, and Girls STEAM Summer camp for grades 1-5. Sign up for a team or camp through the Bloomfield Recreation website at https://www.bloomfield.org/about-us/recreation. Please e-mail questions about the teams or camps to bloomfieldhillsrobotics@gmail.com. Please note that there are NOT separate Robotics Teams at the individual schools, so this is the ONLY chance your student will have to join a Robotics team for the upcoming school year.

Oakland Schools is offering a middle school summer STEM camp experience this year for students entering grades 6-8 in the fall of 2019 (current 5th/6th/7th grade students). Bloomfield HIlls Middle School has been provided a scholarship opportunity through Oakland Schools for one middle school student to attend the Oakland Schools STEM camp. This scholarship will cover the cost of tuition. The cost of the camp is $190 per student and the scholarship is inclusive of all costs, including after-camp care provided by the YMCA. However, transportation will not be provided. STEM camp will be one week in duration and held on the following dates:

• 6th grade: June 24-28
• 7th grade: July 8-12
• 8th grade: July 15-19

The purpose of the camp is to provide middle school age students an opportunity to explore a variety of career pathways that are STEM-related. Students will experience a different career area on three of the days with the emphasis on hands-on, experiential activities. They will spend one day at Oakland University with the School of Engineering and on the final day, they will engage with business and industry in a variety of career exploration activities.

If you are interested in having your child considered for the Oakland Schools STEM camp experience, please email your child's grade level counselor. by Friday, May 31. 5th & 7th grade counselor is Mr. Flevaris. 6th grade counselor is Mrs. Jaster.  In early June, interested students' names will be selected by a lottery and notified whether they received the scholarship.  

STEM Camp Flyer

Your current 7^th grade student has the opportunity to take an exciting and educational trip to Washington, D.C. with classmates next year as a BHMS 8^th grader. Mr. Neuwirth and Mr. Weisenberger will be leading the group, with additional staff members attending as needed. The trip is scheduled for April 15 - 17, 2020. BHMS uses the professional travel company, Student Adventures, to plan every aspect of the trip. This is a wonderful opportunity for 8^th grade students to visit the nation's capital, and learn firsthand about the amazing historical figures, landmarks and events that make this country great. The price of $710 covers virtually everything on the trip - motor coach transportation, hotel accommodations, most meals, sightseeing admissions, and medical insurance. The trip is available next year on a first-come, first-served basis, so please watch for sign-up information in the fall if your student is interested participating.

This information is being provided now so you can encourage your student to do lawn mowing, dog walking, baby/pet sitting, yard work or other summer work to earn money toward their trip. Please refer questions about the trip to either Mr. Neuwirth or Mr. Weisenberger, who look forward to coordinating a fun and educational adventure that your student will remember for a lifetime!

Please check out the "High School News for Incoming 9th Graders" in the District News below, for sports try-outs, meetings, and other BHHS opportunities.

Please remember that BHMS IS A PEANUT and TREE NUT RESTRICTED BUILDING, 24-HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. There are students in the building who are highly allergic to peanuts and all kinds of tree nuts, and their well-being is of concern. Students, parents/guardians or visitors should not bring items containing peanuts, tree nuts or products derived from nuts of any type into the building. This includes items given to the office staff, to teachers, for classrooms, bake sales, end-of-sports or club parties or any other occasion. Thank you so much for your consideration.

SEE DISTRICT NEWS BELOW

Attention all families interested in fall 2019 robotics teams or summer 2019 robotics/STEAM camps! This Friday, May 31, at 11:59 PM is the absolute last day to sign up for any FLL Jr (fall grades 2-3), FLL (fall grades 4-5/optional 6 with no experience), or FTC team (fall grades 6-8) as teams start over the summer. It is also the last chance to sign up for FLL Summer Camp for grades 2-6, FTC Summer Camp (Co-Ed or Girls Only) for grades 6-8, and Girls STEAM Summer camp for grades 1-5. Sign up through the Bloomfield Recreation website at www.bloomfield.org/recreation.

All BHMS, EHMS, and WHMS incoming 7th and 8th grade students are invited to attend the Future Black Hawks Football Skills Camp from Monday, August 26 - Thursday, August 28, 2019. The camp is free will take place on the BHHS football field from 3 - 5 p.m. Student athletes will not need a helmet - just cleats to participate. Athletes must have a physical on file (bring physical to the first practice).

Complete the registration at www.bloomfield.org/footballcamp

Questions? Contact BHHS Varsity & EHMS Coach Matt MacLeod at MMacleod@bloomfield.org

The boys basketball program will host their third annual Player Development Camp from July 22 - 25, 2019, from 2 - 6 p.m. The camp will take place in the main gym of Bloomfield Hills High School. All 4th - 9th grade students are invited to attend. Families can register at www.bloomfield.org/rec-signup, or at the Bloomfield Recreation office. Questions? Call 248.433.0885.

The BHS Foundation has many opportunities to recognize someone who has made a difference. Visit www.bloomfield.org/Tribute to donate honor, celebrate, thank, or congratulate!

• Equestrian Team Meeting 5/20
• Cheerleading Tryouts Begin 5/21
• Girls Golf Meeting 6/6
• Football Summer Camp Begins 6/17

K-8 Black Hawks Baseball Clinic
The Black Hawks baseball program will host a free clinic for all students K-8 on Saturday, May 25, 2019, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at BHHS. For more details contact Coach Divito at FDivito@bloomfield.org.

K-8 Baseball Camp
Registration is open for this summer's Black Hawks Fundamental Baseball Camp for Grades K-3 and 4-8 from June 17-20, 2019. Camps take place on the field at BHHS. Cost $175. Register online at www.bloomfield.org/recreation or call 248.433.0085.

Bloomfield Hills Schools has Summer Camp opportunities for all ages, all abilities, and all interests! New this year, several camps will offer limited transportation services.  We have also expanded our before and aftercare options. Start your adventure today at www.bloomfield.org/summer! Spaces are limited for many of our camps.

Physicals for student-athletes will be offered on June 3, 2019, from 5-7 p.m. at Bloomfield Hills High School for incoming 7th-12th graders. Only those 14+ can receive ECGs. The cost is $20 per physical, or $25 with electrocardiogram. Space is limited and online registration is required at www.bloomfield.org/physicals. Athletic physicals are mandatory for any student who plans to tryout for a school sport. Questions? Contact John Ciecko at JCiecko@bloomfield.org.

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