Harlan Families,

Another great week is in the books. Last week we ended with a wonderful evening event with almost 100 households participating. Thank you to the PTA, Staff and the BPS Digital Media Producers who helped to make the Masked Reader a success! It was so much fun!

This past Thursday, Mr. Kefgen’s class had quite the surprise when the BEF showed up with a great big check and trophy to celebrate Kendall Kadro for winning the Elementary portion of the BPS Stars of Tomorrow. Way to go Kendall!

On Monday, we will start off the week celebrating World Down Syndrome Awareness that by wearing our fun socks to school. Please encourage your child to “Rock their Socks” on Monday to show their support!

Enjoy the weekend!

Sincerely,

Alex

• Monday, March 21 - World Down Syndrome Day - Wear Colorful Socks; Reflection Relay (4th & 5th Science Olympiad) after school 4 - 5 PM; Drama Kids after school class 3:55 – 4:55 PM (last class); Multi-sport (1st - 3rd) class after school 4 - 4:45 PM (last class); Basketball (3rd - 5th) after school 5 - 6:00 PM (last class)
  

• Tuesday, March 22 – Robotics (2nd Grade) before school 7:45 – 8:45 AM; Water Rockets (4th & 5th Grade Science Olympiad) before school 7:45 - 8:45 AM; Robotics (1st Grade) after school 4 – 5:00 PM; Zowie Estimation (4th & 5th Grade Science Olympiad) after school 4 - 5:00 PM; Mystery Architecture (4th & 5th Grade Science Olympiad) 4 - 5:00 PM
• Wednesday, March 23 – Half Day, dismissal at 12:05 PM, Parent/Teacher Conferences 1 - 4 PM & 5 - 8 PM (Sign Up Genius Link sent earlier this week); Math Pentathlon before school 8 – 8:45 AM
• Thursday, March 24 –Half Day, dismissal at 12:05 PM, Parent/Teacher Conferences 1 - 4 PM & 5 - 8 PM (Sign Up Genius Link sent earlier this week)
• Friday, March 25 – Robotics (K) before school 7:45 - 8:45 AM; Crash Car Eggspert (4th & 5th Grade Science Olympiad) after school 4 - 5:00 PM; Weather or Not (4th & 5th Grade Science Olympiad) after school 4 - 5:00 PM; Robotics (1st) after school 4 - 5:00 PM

Harlan has received the highest award possible, State of Michigan Evergreen School, for our efforts during 2021-22 school year. Our schoolwide efforts to reduce/reuse/recycle, conserve energy and water, and educate our students about environmental topics have led to this recognition.

The Green Team at Harlan is an integral part of our work to be a Green School. The Green Team consists of a group of 3rd-5th grade students who are committed to helping the environment and informing their peers. The members work hard to promote environmentally friendly practices, such recycling and up-cycling, gardening with native plants and protecting endangered animals.

Time: 6 - 7:30 PM

Where: Harlan First Floor Hallways

Hope to see you there!

On April 26th, at 7:00 PM in the Seaholm Auditorium.

Visit the following website so that your child can practice from home!

http://www.HarlanMusicRoom.weebly.com

On Tuesday, May 3rd at 7:00 PM in the Seaholm Auditorium.

Visit the following website so that your child can practice from home!

http://www.HarlanMusicRoom.weebly.com

March is Reading Month (MIRM)

Here is the MIRM calendar of events that went home in their backpacks last week: https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Page/11469

Bagel Sales - Update

Last week's Bagel sale was a great success and we're ready for another week of delicious bagels! Reminder, Bagel Sale collection for those that didn't purchase a pass will be on Tuesdays. Feel free to send in $1 in an envelope with your child's name on it and what their bagel selection is on Tuesday (Plain, Salt, Cinnamon Sugar or Parmesan) to their teacher. Please note there are no extra bagels on Fridays and therefore do not offer day of sales.

MISelf in Books

Please join your BPS Librarians on Thursday evenings at 7:00 via zoom to listen to a bedtime story. Register at https://www.smore.com/skn6a-miself-in-books?ref=email

Are you looking for ways to help the library, but you can't donate time during the day? Consider clicking here to purchase items for our school store. Thank you in advance!

Are you looking for old information about the library? Find all the past newsletters here:

https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Page/11685

School Store

The School Store will not be open next week, but will reopen after Spring Break.

Are you looking for ways to help the school, but you can't donate time during the day? Consider clicking on the link below to purchase items for our school store. Thank you in advance!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/O373QSPCS8QW?ref_=wl_share

We have another session of Afterschool Classes for the Spring, plus 2 new classes have been added to our offerings! Check out the flyer on the Harlan homepage (and also coming home in your child’s backpack) to see the great variety of enrichment classes:

• Cheer, Dance and Pom, Grades K-5

• Drama Kids: Storybook Idol (includes performance at end of session) Grades 1-5, but if you are the parent of a kindergartener who is interested in this class, please contact Angie Righter

• iCode Digital Arts, Grades 2-5
• Inventions & Contraptions with Nutty Scientists, Grades 1-4
• Learn to Sew Scrunchies and Beach Bag, Gr. 3-5
• NEW -- MultiSport (Basketball and Soccer) Grades K-2
• NEW – Basketball Grades 3-5

Harlan Preschool is a great start to a child’s education! We have space available in our 3-year-old program for 2022-23. The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-11:30 AM. PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS AND FAMILY.

Our 4-year-old program, which meets Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 8:30-11:30 AM OR 8:30 AM-1:20 PM is full, but a WAITLIST is AVAILABLE.

To learn more about our programs and to access registration information, please visit the Harlan Preschool page: Preschool / Harlan Preschool (birmingham.k12.mi.us) If you have any questions, or if you would like a tour of the preschool and Harlan, please contact Angie Righter, Harlan CSO.

Parent-teacher conferences are coming, and that means half days of school! Don’t forget to register/schedule for our upcoming half day Kids Club sessions on Wednesday, March 23 and Thursday, March 24. We have special activities and snacks planned for these days. Please keep in mind that attendance must be scheduled in advance. For registration information, visit https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/domain/494. If you have any questions, please contact Angie Righter, Harlan CSO.

The yearbook team is requesting a final call for yearbook photos by Friday March 25, 2022!! NEW ALBUMS ADDED!

Please upload any last photos to the Google Photo Albums at the links below:

Cub Scout Yearbook Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/EpuHHhBuuReYgcgq7

Girl Scouts: https://photos.app.goo.gl/kwQzR2NGzGUudtWQ8

Spirit Week: https://photos.app.goo.gl/a1UkzBT3ycnAo3Mw9

Pre-School: https://photos.app.goo.gl/YsyPDbLa7fcGgjBaA

Kindergarten: https://photos.app.goo.gl/bxQxdBuAnuQ2EaAb9

First Grade: https://photos.app.goo.gl/idjE6j4QLw2FrB5e8

Second Grade: https://photos.app.goo.gl/a97qxkMwVv3maMnbA

Third Grade: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3ygh2jWYpY2qyXb59

Fourth Grade: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mKxLVSJ5BCxpR3oz8

Fifth Grade: https://photos.app.goo.gl/wLkif74wfifgCZb69

Glee Club: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mntSjc3qxpZ55eeK6

Math Pentathlon: https://photos.app.goo.gl/gTaLc1WC7ziaB9Mm7

Robotics: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Zfmo3sZQZQwLLqkb9

Ski Club: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3jskiNHJugK7sp5H6

Library: https://photos.app.goo.gl/FyQEH3RotGiozgQN6

Art: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Vphn8f7fxZpa6Mhc6

Gym: https://photos.app.goo.gl/R63cvJuSghx8bF6K9

Family Fun Night: https://photos.app.goo.gl/wY1iQTCCCWrsMFHP9

Battle of the Books: https://photos.app.goo.gl/tXAmK6zS6CZQKV5n8

Disability Day: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ysEUciomx6o2eJuw6

I think it should be in the yearbook album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ysEUciomx6o2eJuw6

https://forms.gle/PpnNQrDP2rXkPKd28

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1matQheq79YeYshmr2k_u_wHTaZ5TbIsZ/view?usp=sharing

• March 23 & 24 - 1/2 Day & Parent Teacher Conferences
  
• March 28 - April 1 - Spring Break
• April 8 - Family Fun: iCode Event
• April 9 - Science Olympiad

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hSkacuB-dK38IR93_-6Onf9M18dn29ry/view?usp=sharing

Registration is now open for the 2022 Girls Lacrosse Season! All 1st-8th grade girls with any skill level are welcome.

Please use the following link to register: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/300785.

Email questions to birminghamgirlslacrosse@gmail.com.

Registration is open to all boys grades 1st through 8th, including those that have never played lacrosse. You can register through the following link - https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/298197. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact info@birminghambulldogs.org or visit www.birminghambulldogs.org for more information.

Are you looking for flexible work hours while your kids are at school? Chartwells is now hiring! If you are interested, please click here to find out more information.

In case there is confusion on how the free lunch works this school year, here is the breakdown of what it includes and when a charge is made to a student account:

One complete lunch includes milk, entrée, and fruit/vegetable. There is no charge as long as all of those items are taken.

If a student has a second entrée, the student’s account will be charged $1.50. If a students want an individual serving of only one item, here is the breakdown of charges for it:

Milk - $0.50

Fruit - $0.50

Vegetables - $0.50

Juice - $0.50

Water - $0.50

Invoices for negative balance are sent home every Friday through the communication folder from the teacher. Charges can be viewed at all times through www.sendmoneytoschool.com and the office can be contacted if you need assistance with setting up your account.

BPS takes all food allergies seriously, however, with the nationwide food supply chain issues it is not guaranteed that the menu items listed will be served that day. Unfortunately this means that fast changes does not allow for Chartwells to change to food items that may or may not contain allergens including peanuts and tree nuts. If you have any questions, please contact Pattie Guck at pguck@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability or age. The District prohibits harassment and other forms of discrimination whether occurring at school, on District property, in a District vehicle, or at any District related activity or event. The Superintendent will designate compliance officers and develop and implement regulations for the reporting, investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination or harassment. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Students - Inquiries related to discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to: Executive Director of Special Education, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000. Direct all other inquiries related to discrimination to: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000.