Warrior News
May 3, 2023
Principal's Corner
Hello Warrior Family,
Welcome to May! We hope this newsletter finds you well and excited about what this month has in store.
I want to thank the parents who attended our senior parent meeting on May 1st. Your presence and participation are greatly appreciated as we work together to ensure our seniors have an unforgettable experience.
This month is filled with exciting opportunities for our students to develop leadership skills and participate more actively in our learning community. On May 12th, we have our Communication for Change day, which will provide our students with the chance to make a positive impact in our community. In addition to Communication for Change Day, on May 22nd -24th, we have Challenge Day, which will help our students develop teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Parents there’s still time and space to join me on May 10th for the next Parents for Change Meeting in the media center at 6:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to have your voices heard to impact planning for the 2023-24 school year. Please visit the link below to RSVP.
Parents for Change Meeting May 10th
We are excited about the future and look forward to working collaboratively with our dynamic student body and parents to make a positive impact. We believe that our students are the building leaders of tomorrow and we are committed to fostering their growth and development.
Thank you for being a part of the Southfield A&T family. We are excited for what the future holds and look forward to continuing to provide our students with exceptional educational experiences.
M-Step
Calling all Juniors!
The third segment of your MME test is the M-Step Science and Social Studies online test. Check your school email for a message with your date and time of testing. Testing will take place in Room O-207A in upper O House. Let’s finish strong!
Parent Reported Absences
Food Delivery Services
We understand many students desire to utilize food delivery services during the school day but unfortunately we are unable to allow this practice. Using food delivery services while at school causes a distraction during the school day, it is time consuming for staff and security, and creates a safety and security issue for everyone.
In the event any student/parent orders food using one of the delivery services the food will be confiscated and will be held until the end of the day. The student may also receive a disciplinary consequence for not following school rules.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Senior Updates - Class of 2023
Senior Dues:
Senior Dues are still being accepted in Mrs. Ellis's room B201. Payments will only be accepted in the form of cash, money order or cashiers check made payable to Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology. NO CASH APP, ZELLE, PERSONAL CHECKS, VIMEO, OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS.
Senior Dues are $175 - accepted during seminar, A, B, and C Lunches. Senior Dues include:
- Customized Cap and Gown
- Lawn Sign
- Pop Socket
- Ice Tassel
- Lanyard
- Key Chain
- Announcements
- Diploma Cover
- T-shirt Class 2023
- Graduation Medallion
Prom:
Senior Prom will be held May 19th, 2023 from 6-11pm at the Meridian Banquet Facility located at 26750 Haggerty Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48331. Buffet style dinner will be served at 7:30pm. Doors close at 8:00pm.
Senior Exams:
Senior Exams will take place May 22nd - May 24th.
- May 22nd - 5th & 6th hour exams - afterwards students leave at the end of the day.
- May 23rd - 3rd & 4th hour exams - afterwards students leave the building after 4th hour.
- May 24th - 1st & 2nd hour exams - afterwards students head to the field house for graduation rehearsal.
Senior Graduation Rehearsal:
Graduation Rehearsal will be held at Southfield High for the Arts & Technology Field House on May 24th after 2nd hour final exam. Graduation Rehearsal is mandatory for all seniors. Distribution of Cap and Gowns will also take place at this time.
Senior Breakfast/Brunch:
The Senior Breakfast/Brunch will be held on May 25th from 12:00 - 2:30pm at Wayne County Community College located 8200 West Outer Dr. Detroit, MI 48219. Ticket sales begin Monday May 8th, 2023 in Room B201 during all lunches. The cost is $20 per person. The breakfast/brunch includes:
- Chicken & Waffles
- Turkey Sausage
- Seasoned Potatoes
- Assorted Juices
- Eggs
- Grits
- Assorted Fruits
Graduation Ticket Pick-up:
Graduation Tickets can be picked up at Southfield High for the Arts & Technology Field House on June 2nd. Lawn sighs and Senior Farewell Bags will be distributed at this time as well.
Graduation:
Class of 2023 Graduation will be held on June 9th at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater (formally Chene Park) located at 2600 Atwater Street Detroit, MI 48207. Senior students should arrive no later than 8:45am. Graduation begins at 10:00 am. Parking is not provided by the district.
Yearbook Sales:
Yearbook Sales are completed. A small amount may be available for sale pending arrival: Cash sales only. Anticipated day of distribution: May 24th, 2023
Students vs Staff Basketball Game
After jumping out to a 15-3 lead, the staff fell to the students 31-18. The students cheated by being younger and more athletic than the staff in a fun event for all. 😃
NAF Academy
Enrollment into our NAF Academy will begin for 9th graders this month in May. A presentation and enrollment information will occur during seminar on Thursday, May 18th.
Spring Dance Recital
Spring Band Extravaganza
Spring Band Extravaganza will be held on May 12, 2023 at 6 PM
Tickets: $10
Project WomanH.O.O.D- Holding Our Own Destiny
The members of Project WomanH.O.O.D are having a fundraiser to raise money to purchase uniforms. Please support if you can.
Women of Tomorrow
Congratulations to Cheyenne Moore for being awarded a $5000 cash scholarship.
Dual Enrollment
Warrior students have a lot of exciting opportunities to dual enroll in college classes. The purpose of this program is to supplement and enrich the educational experience by allowing your scholar to pursue coursework which otherwise would not be available during his or her high school career. If you think your scholar would be a good fit for this program, please attend our virtual interest meeting on May 8th.
Upward Bound
Pathful's Summer Academy
The events are free to attend:
- STEM Week: Summer school doesn't have to be all about playing catch up for students. Let the Summer Academy provide the "brain break" they need with fun, interactive, hands-on projects. To preview Summer Academy: Student Week, go to:
CTE Student of the Year
Congratulations to Ste'vana Hamilton for being recognized as CTE Student of the Year. She completed our two year culinary arts program, BPA, business, marketing and school store web design.
Financial Empowerment Honorable Mention
Congratulations to Senior Immanuel Parker for receiving an honorable mention in this year's 2022-2023 Oakland County Treasurer’s Financial Empowerment Arts Contest! He will receive a $100 prize.
They had 160 submissions from 21 different Oakland County public high schools!!! Thanks to Flagstar Bank, winning entries will receive the following cash awards: First Place - $1,000; Second Place - $750; Third Place - $500; Honorable Mention (HM) - $100.
Oakland Art Show
Oakland Schools had it's art opening on April 19th. Some of our young artists were honored.
MOCAD Art Show
Congratulations to our Senior Artists and their submissions to the 2023 MOCAD Art Show
Camp Fury
This camp is sponsored by Verizon and presented in partnership with Camp Fury Michigan. It's a weeklong camp where girls get hands on exposure to careers in law enforcement, EMS and firefighting. We have scholarship dollars available for interested girls. Camp Fury is June 18-23, 2023. The girls stay at our camp property (Camp Hawthorn Hollow) in Columbus Township and learn and train alongside women in public safety careers.
Lawrence Technological University - Summer Camps
CTE/CFE Program for 2023-2024 School Year
Please fill out the form below if you are a current ninth through 11th-grade student interested in signing up for Career and Technical Education (CTE) or Career Focus Education (CFE) courses in Business, Culinary, Digital & Multimedia, Engineering & Robotics, Finance, Firefighting & Safety (Fire Academy), Marketing, or Radio/TV Production.
Junior Leadership Oakland
Do you have outstanding student leadership capabilities? If so, Junior Leadership Oakland is for you!
https://www.leadershipoakland.com/junior-lo/
JLO is a three-day FREE leadership program that
enhances college and scholarship applications, as
well as resumes. This program will be offered June 19-21.
Contact Susan Hollady or Rosana Hull with any questions.
Susan Hollady
Executive Director, Leadership Oakland
shollady@leadershipoakland.com
Rosana G Hull
Sr. Engineer
ACT Registration Dates
Many students prefer the ACT to the SAT for college entrance exams. If your student is interested in taking the ACT outside of school these are future dates of the test. For the June 10th date, students need to register by May 5th.
SPS 22/23 High School Summer School Program
Please see the following flyer for information on the High School Credit Recovery & Grade Replacement Program.
Counselor Corner
Service Support Link
Please continue to use the service support link below so we can better assist you.
If you have a counseling emergency, someone will contact you as soon as possible.
Service Support Link: https://forms.gle/1FheMqhAemdJwLz46
Volunteer Hours
Hello Seniors!
Stop by the Counseling Center to pick up your Volunteer Hour Log.
*5 hrs. required for graduation
Volunteer Opportunity Search Tool
If you have specific concerns, please reach out to your counselor.
Free DAPCEP Stem Academy
The DAPCEP STEM Academy will offer 80 students the opportunity to participate in a series of Saturday sessions and summer camps.
During the program, students will experience:
- STEM Academic courses
- Experiential and hands-on engagements onsite at STEM-industry businesses - Access to preparation/training for STEM industry certifications - Mentorship - College application preparation and guidance for success in college - Internship opportunities.
The DAPCEP STEM Academy will have 6 course rotations. The first session will be focused on Mathematics and will be April 8 - May 6 at Lawrence Tech University. The full program schedule is as follows:
- Spring II 2023 – Math Masters @ Lawrence Tech University
- Summer 2023 – Engineering Explorations @ Oakland University
- Fall 2023 – Computer Science with Michigan Tech University
- Spring 2024 – Coding Certification
- Summer 2024 - STEM Bridge
- Fall 2024 – Coding Certification
Professional Trades and Apprenticeship Day
On May 17th, 11th and 12th grade students will have the opportunity to get information from community colleges and training centers about trade and apprenticeship careers. Some of the planned career fields include:
- CNA, PCT, Phlebotomy Tech
- Construction, Carpentry
- Cosmetology, Stylist, Nail Tech
- Electrical, Electrician, Electrical Powerline
- Financial Planning
- HVAC
- IT Graphic Design, Web Development, Networking, Cybersecurity, Database
- Legal Assistant, Paralegal
- Machinists, Tool & Die
- Plumbing, Pipefitting
- Welding
Sports Corner
Highlighted games indicate home games.
Attending Warrior Sporting Events
For the safety and security of fans attending home sporting events, the following process will be followed:
***All fans will be checked by a handheld
metal detector!!***
***No School ID/MI Star NO ENTRY!
***NO Ski mask (Shall not be visible at any
time!)
***No Backpacks/Bookbags
***No purses (small handheld clutches
acceptable)
Christian Club
Gender and Sexuality Alliance
The Southfield A&T Gender and Sexuality Alliance would like to invite you to join our meetings. Whether you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, or you are just a supporter, join us for snacks, crafts, community, and more. Come to GSA every Tuesday from 2:45-3:45pm in Room C-102!
For text alerts, join our Remind: Text @ASTGSA2223 to 81010
College and Career Center - Room D201, Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Ms. Danyale Dockery, College Advisor, ext. 108978, danyale.dockery@southfieldk12.org
Ms. Kathy Williams, Career Development Facilitator, ext. 104332, katherine.williams@southfieldk12.org
are eager to help students with their college and career goals. Some of the services they provide are:
College Advising
College and Majors Research
FAFSA Applications
College Applications
College Representatives Visits
College Fairs
Career Readiness Advising
Career Focus Education
Career and Technical Education
Pathful Connect and Xello
Field Trips, Job Shadows
Resume Writing and Interviewing
Warrior Words of Wisdom
"Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending."
~Carl Bard
A Look Ahead
May 8th - Senior Decision Day
May 12th - Spring Extravaganza Concert
May 12th - Communication for Change Camp
May 16th - Honors Ceremony
May 19th - Senior Prom
May 22nd - 24th - Senior Exams
May 26th - 29th - Memorial Day Recess
June 2nd - Graduation ticket pick-up
June 9th - Graduation