Rocket Report
June 1, 2020
Summer Break is Here!
Dear Rockets:
It is hard to believe it is here. What a different last day of school this is! I want to take a moment to thank our students, parents, and families for all their effort to continue learning through Remote Instruction these past 10 weeks. I know that at times it was frustrating and challenging for you, and I thank you for doing your best. I know it was a team effort at home with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and older siblings helping our students out--and I thank everyone for that. I also want to thank each B-C-S staff member for their passion, energy, and resiliency during these past 10 weeks, and for rising to the occasion for students!
If you missed it, see the district Facebook page (@BCS.Schools) for a Facebook Live that was recorded yesterday on the topic of planning for the 2020-21 school year. You can expect regular updates from me on our planning work. The first day of school for next school year remains August 26.
Free Summer Meals
***Attached you will find information for the FREE Summer Lunch Program sponsored by the Ottawa County Summer Lunch Program and the Ottawa County Family Advocacy Center. Click the link here to reserve your lunch: https://forms.gle/9ZuMJDTw38eGMyo68
Also, these groups are looking for volunteers to help with packing and distributing meals. If you are interested please contact Anna Swartz at (419) 707-3727.
Thank you all. Be Calm. Be Well. Be Kind.
-Guy Parmigian
B-C-S Local School District Community Connection Meeting 05/28/20
(Click the picture to play video)
Oak Harbor Athletic Boosters Virtual Reverse Raffle
Thank you for the amazing community support!
Congratulations to all the big winners!
Thank you Food Service Department!
WOW!
13,098: The number of free meals served to B-C-S Students since school buildings closed! Done with grace & a smile by Food Service!
#RocketPride
free Summer Lunch Program INFO!
Below you will find information for the free Summer Lunch Program sponsored by the Ottawa County Summer Lunch Program and the Ottawa County Family Advocacy Center.
Click the link below to reserve your lunch
FOOD PANTRY RESOURCES
- Oak Harbor Food Pantry 165 N. Toussaint Street Oak Harbor, OH 43449-1313
Phone: (419)898-0852 Please call for delivery times
- Salvation Army -Food Give Away- Sutton Center Port Clinton, OH 43449
Phone:(419) 732-2769 Wednesday- Saturday 4pm-6pm
- Elliston United Methodist Church 18045 Williams Street Graytown, OH 43432
Phone: (419) 862-3166 Pick up- The second Wednesday of each month.
Please call before you go due to possible changes due to COVID-19
- Oak Harbor Alliance Chapel/ Food Pantry
11805 State Route 105 Oak Harbor, OH 43449
Appointment Only- Please call Cynthia (419)343-0126
Mental Health and Well Being
These are challenging times for adults, and more so for young people. If you think your child can benefit from talking to a counselor, please do not hesitate to call your child's school on March 30 or after.
I also want to remind you of the Crisis Text Line:
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis.
One suggestion for our overall mental health is for us to all get outside and walk, or do some kind of physical activity (while practicing social distancing). Something as simple as a walk can do wonders for the mood and help with anxiety.
Stay Informed! Are you part of the Parents Email Group?
Stay Connected!
Join Our Team at B-C-S Local School District! We are seeking Certified Substitute Teachers!
The requirements for being a substitute teacher are to hold a bachelor's degree in any area. If you know of anyone who would be a good fit for B-C-S please encourage them to call the Board Office: 419-898-6210
District Calendar for 2020-2021 School Year!
What's Going On At RC Waters Elementary?
Follow RC Waters Elementary on Twitter to keep up with what's going on!
RC Waters End of the Year Parades!
ENJOY YOUR SUMMER BREAK STUDENTS AND STAFF!
Third Grade Scavenger Hunt
To celebrate the end of the year, the third-grade teachers created a fun scavenger hunt around town for the students. Activities included singing the fight song at the Gazebo, dancing at the top of the hill at Veteran's Park, saying the Pledge of Allegiance at the Middle School flagpole, visiting the spirit rock at the High School, and enjoying a delicious ice cream treat at Drown's Dairy.
Kindergarten Screening Postponed
Kindergarten Screening, Set for April 8 & 9, is postponed to a date to be determined. Stay tuned
Entrance age to Kindergarten Change
2/27/2020
TO: All Stakeholders
I am writing to make you aware that the school district has changed its policy on the entrance age to Kindergarten. Effectively immediately, each child who is five years of age on or before August 1 is eligible to enroll in Kindergarten.
Prior to this, students had to be five years of age on or before September 30.
The district has made this change based on Kindergarten readiness research, and upon the recommendation of the staff and administration of R.C. Waters Elementary School. This change is in the best interests of students who will enter Kindergarten, and will improve the prospects of their educational career. This change to August 1st also puts Benton-Carroll-Salem Schools in line with the vast majority of school districts in our area.
Sincerely,
Guy L. Parmigian
Superintendent
What's Going On At Oak Harbor Middle School?
Follow Oak Harbor Middle School on Twitter to keep up with what's going on!
KEEP THE ROCKET PRIDE ALIVE!
WHATS GOING ON AT OAK HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL?
Summer ACT FYI
ACT is closely working with test site administrators and monitoring guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), state government and local public health guidelines. They are preparing to support test centers who are cleared to administer the ACT on June 13, 2020.
During the week of May 26, ACT will notify students and announce all test center closings and cancellations for the June 13 test date. However, as ACT and other agencies navigate ongoing developments, testing at any test center is subject to change at any time between now and June 13, 2020.
FOLLOW UPDATES ON ACT.ORG
What Will Next Year Look Like?
SURVEYS HAVE BEEN SENT TO YOU AND YOUR CHILD. We truly want your input and feedback as this was our first go around with remote learning and if we need to do this again we want it to be even better. Your feedback is critical in making sure this happens as we will us this infomration to plan for next year.
Summer Office Hours
Looking for Employment?
WHATS GOING ON AT OUR PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM AT NORTH POINT EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER?
See what our Preschool Classroom is up to at North Point Educational Service Center located at Graytown!
Congratulations Class of 2033!
Congrats to the future Class of 2033! Mrs. Krupp and her staff put on an amazing drive-by graduation ceremony last week! We can’t wait to see these kids next year at RC Waters! #rocketpride
Rocket Athletic News
A Message to Parents/Guardians of Oak Harbor Student-Athletes
FROM: The Oak Harbor Athletic Department
5/29/2020
Greetings!
Coaches and Administration alike are excited about the opportunity for our students to return to limited athletic participation. It is important for you to know that while we are all anxious to resume athletics, we will proceed in a cautious manner that will seek to insure the safety and well-being of our students, coaches, and subsequently our families.
Our coaching staff will be following the sport-specific guidelines developed by Responsible RestartOhio and we will be instituting a Three-Phase program recommended by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Some of the components of this program include:
- Recording the Body Temperature of all athletes - We ask that each athlete take their own temperature IMMEDIATELY PRIOR to reporting to their sport activity and report that temperature to their coach. Our coaches will be keeping a daily log of all athletes that report to an activity. If the reading is 100.4 degrees or greater, the athlete should remain home and not report. Any athlete that reports a temperature of 100.4 degrees or greater to their coach will be sent home immediately.
- Social Distancing (6 feet apart) of athletes and coaches will be maintained at all times.
- Athletes will need to bring their own water bottle(s) and have it properly marked. Sharing of water bottles and equipment is prohibited.
- Coaches will have face coverings on their person at all times, and will wear them in instances where the coach cannot adequately maintain proper social distance
- Locker rooms, training room, and drinking fountains will not be available due to sanitary and distancing issues.
- The weight room and wrestling room will remain closed for now with a possible reopening in phase 2.
Please be aware that in the first two phases of the OHSAA recommended program, some sports are limited in the number of athletes that may gather at one time. Also, please know that our administration will have sanitizing materials available to all of our coaches to properly clean equipment after each session.
If you as a parent/guardian are not comfortable allowing your son/daughter to participate at this time, your wishes will be fully supported by our administration and coaching staff. We certainly understand that these are different times and different situations for every individual and family.
Please let me know of any questions or concerns you may have.
Practice schedules will be communicated by individual coaches.
Let us all hope that these are the first steps in a return to better times for our students and us.
Dan Hoover
Oak Harbor
Athletic Director
email - dhoover@bcssd.com
Office Phone - 419-898-6216 ext 2726
Cell - 419-707-0168
2020-21 Physical forms
2020-21 Physical forms are posted on the B-C-S school website in several different places. Reminder that a valid physical needs to be done to participate in the first day of practice in the fall for grades 7-12.
Did you Know? B-C-S Local School District provides free and appropriate educational services to all children with disabilities
The Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District provides free and appropriate educational services to all children with disabilities ages 3 - 21 residing within the school district, regardless of the severity of their disability. These services are provided in programs meeting rules adopted by the State Board of Education. Parents of children attending public, parochial, or private schools should contact Jim Boss, Director of Student Services, at 419-898-3280 if they suspect their child has a disability.
One School, One Town, One Family!
A special thank you to our Rocket Alumni, Oscar Garcia Jr. for producing this awesome video!
B-C-S Alum Highlight Nominations needed!
The Benton-Carroll-Salem School District wishes to highlight the accomplishments of its graduates who reside in our area, the nation, and the world!
The B-C-S Alum Highlight will be featured in the Sampler and in other media throughout our area. We know that Rocket Pride is strong, and so are the accomplishments and contributions of B-C-S alumni.
We look forward to recognizing and honoring the extraordinary individuals who are graduates of Oak Harbor High School.
About Us
The school district was founded on July 1, 1967 due to the consolidation of the Benton Township School District, the Carroll Township School District, and the Salem-Oak Harbor School District.Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District, home of the Oak Harbor Rockets, serves 1700 students on three campuses: R.C. Waters Elementary School (Grades K--3), Oak Harbor Middle School (Grades 4--7), and Oak Harbor High School (Grades 8--12). The district is committed to serving the needs of all students to prepare them for the challenges of citizenship, the workforce, and life long learning.
CONTACT US
Email: gparmigian@bcssd.com
Website: http://bcssd.com
Location: 11685 W State Rte 163, Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449, United States
Phone: 419-898-6210
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BCS.Schools/
Twitter: @BCS_SchoolDist