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Monday, 8/30

• Half Day, Classes begin at 8:18 a.m. Student dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

• Choice Hour Begins

Thursday, 9/2

Friday, 9/3

• No School - Labor Day

Upcoming Dates:

• Labor Day, No School: Monday, September 6
• Grades 5/6 Curriculum Night: Thursday, September 9, 6-8 p.m.
• Grades 3/4 Curriculum Night: Monday, September 13, 6-8 p.m.
• Grades 7/8 Curriculum Night: Thursday, September 23, 6-8:45 p.m.

For those families who attended our webinar, thank you for joining us. If you were unable to attend, feel free to review the video recording of the webinar here: BCS Welcome Back Webinar, 8/27.

During the webinar, we referenced some helpful guides you may review to help get you ready for the year. These guides are linked below:

• BCS 21-22 School Year Reminders
• Student Pick-Up and Drop-Off Protocols
• BCS 21-22 Drop-Off and Pick-Up Map

We thank you for your partnership in launching what will be a fantastic year! Go Cobras!

Yours in BCS solidarity,

Dr. Hakim & Mr. Hill

Parent/Guardian Schoology Access (this is separate from PowerSchool access which is the site parents should continue to use to check student grades). Schoology is where assignments are housed. Here are directions to create your parent account - https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Page/11350

If the BCS Clinic needs to house medication for your student, please drop it off in the Front Office. Be sure you have an updated Permission to Administer form and Action Plan. These forms need to have a physician's signature. Contact Joni Say Gan at JSaygan@birmingham.k12.mi.us with any questions.

Important Reminders

• Choice Hour begins Tuesday August 31
• Choice Hour runs daily from 3:20-4:10pm
• Busses come AFTER Choice Hour

Choice Hour Schedules

Schedules will be available online listed by Student ID number by the end of the day 8/27. You can find the link to the schedules under the Choice Hour page of the website. Schedules will also be linked in the Weekly WAG and given to students on the first day of school. Homeroom teachers post a copy of their class’ schedule. The master schedule is also posted on the Choice Hour Board in the main hall. Our teachers do a great job of acclimating our students to Choice Hour the first week!

Choice Hour Changes

Drops, adds, and changes will be accepted during the change window only.

• Tuesday, September 7 – Change/Drop/Add Form Opens at 4pm
• Friday, September 10 – Change/Drop/Add Form Closes at 11:59pm
• Monday, September 13 – Changes take effect

No changes can be made after September 13. Drops will not be offered refunds/credit after this day.

Still need to sign up for Choice Hour?

The Late Choice Hour sign up form is available on the website. Late enrollment is being made on a rolling basis.

Reporting a Choice Hour Absence

Email BCSChoicehour@birmingham.k12.mi.us or leave a message at 248.203.4625

Questions? Contact Courtney Bassett at BCSChoicehour@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Celebrate your child’s birthday in a special way and help our library collection continue to grow! If you choose to participate in the program, your child will be invited to select a new book from our Birthday Book Club cart on or near your child’s birthday (summer birthdays will celebrated during the month of their half birthday). Inside the book we will place a bookplate with your child’s name, photo, and birthday.

If you are interested in joining, complete the Birthday Book Club registration form and return it along with the $15 (per child) donation to the BCS Library. Make checks payable to BCS.

New Covington Spirit Wear is now available to order! Shop the awesome new designs by heading to the online store. All Spirit Wear proceeds go directly to your BCS PTA. All orders are due by September 20th. If you have any questions contact Hollie Murray at holliemmurray@gmail.com. Show your BCS spirit! We’ll notify you when you items are available for pickup at Bloomfield Sports Shop at 3594 W Maple Rd, Bloomfield Hills. If you prefer delivery to your home, the site allows for a flat delivery charge.

SOS (Schools Offer Support) is helping families across the district. Pick up a week's worth of meals every Wednesday from 11-1 at Groves High School. SOS also provides food boxes the first Wednesday of every month to families with an extra need for food. If you need additional support, we can help with that too. For more information or to request support please contact Courtney Bassett at cbassett@birmingham.k12.mi.us or visit schoolsoffersupport.org and hit the Request Support button.