WILDCAT WEEKLY
June 5th - June 9th
SHELBY JUNIOR HIGH
Ms. McDill - Principal
Mr. Dahl - Assistant Principal
Website: shelby.uticak12.org
Location: 51700 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, USA
Phone: 586-797-3700
Facebook: facebook.com/Facebook
Twitter: @ShelbyJuniorHi1
Dates to Know
Future Dates of Note:
June 7-9 - Exams - ALL 1/2 DAYS
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EBT NOTICE
Parents/guardians: please refer to the following notice regarding whether you are eligible for the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program and what factors are used in determining individual student eligibility for P-EBT. If a household feels they should be reconsidered for P-EBT benefits, they must fill out the reconsideration form (4A).
The qualifying events for reconsideration are:
- Must have Free or Reduced-Price Benefits AND enrolled in Virtual Academy for any part of the school year OR enrolled in-person school but missed 5 days or more due to COVID.
- The form is fillable, so parents can fill in Section 1 and Section 2. Then email PDF to Food Services at foodservice@uticak12.org
- School year benefits may only be paid through May 11, 2023 due to the end of the Public Health Emergency
- To be considered, all P-EBT Reconsideration forms must be received by MDHHS by June 30, 2023
- Parents can call the DHHS helpdesk at 833-905-0028, option 2, Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with any questions or they can email at MDHHS-PEBT@michigan.gov.
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UCS Wellness Podcasts
The UCS Wellness team is happy to announce the 12th episode of our podcast series, featuring Ruth Mach, a registered dietician. This episode focuses on nutrition and how to raise and become an intuitive eater. These podcasts are available on the UCS Wellness page. UCS Wellness - Utica Community Schools. The 12th podcast in the series is Raising an Intuitive Eater. Below is a list of the podcasts available on the Wellness page:
- Mental Health with guest, Nancy Buyle
- Grief and the Grieving Process for Children
- Family Communication
- CARE of Southeastern Michigan
- Discussing Dating Violence with Turning Point
- Tacking Tough Topics with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office
- Our Youth and Vaping
- Youth and Suicide Prevention
- The Detour Project
- Self-Regulation Strategies
- Teen Mental Health and Wellness
- Raising an Intuitive Eater
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STUDENT DRESS AND GROOMING
Utica Community Schools takes pride in its students and encourages their development of good hygiene and grooming habits. Student dress and appearance that is neat and clean contributes to a positive school environment. Student appearance should not be disruptive to the educational process. Consider the following guidelines when selecting school clothing:
- Indecent, tattered or unsafe dress or footwear, or attire that calls undue attention to the wearer or has lettering or symbols that are disrespectful or derogatory is not allowed.
- Beach wear, low-cut tops, tank tops, sleeveless tops, muscle-shirts, see-through clothing, short skirts or shorts, tight clothing without proper coverage, pajamas and clothing exposing the shoulders or mid[1]section are not allowed.
- Knee length shorts and skirts are acceptable. Shoes must be worn.
- Outerwear – such as coats and hats – is not to be worn in school.
- Clothing that promotes illegal substances or drugs, illegal activities, violence, tobacco or alcohol is prohibited.
- Clothing or head coverings worn as group identifiers that promote a disruptive school climate are prohibited.
- Clothing consistent with religious or cultural beliefs is acceptable.
- Jewelry and accessories that may be deemed dangerous are prohibited.
The T-shirts are fine! Half T-shirts are not!
- Bike shorts are fine! Volleyball shorts are not!
- 5 or 7 inch gym shorts are fine! 3 inch gym shorts are not.
- Ripped Shorts are fine- Unless they are ripped to be revealing!
Also, be sure we can SEE that they have pants on! A lot of boys and girls are wearing oversized tops with short shorts and that is not okay!
Hope this information is helpful.
As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the office at 586-797-3700.
Thank you.
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HOW TO REPORT AN ABSENCE
- When a student is going to be absent, parents/guardians should report the absence before the school day begins. Calls to the attendance line can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Shelby Attendance Line is 586-797-3799. Absences will be input to PowerSchool by 4:00 pm on the date of the absence.
- Per UCS policy, the following reasons for an absence will be accepted as an excused absence; student illness, hospitalization, doctor ordered bed rest, mandatory court appearance that has been pre-arranged, death in the immediate family, family vacation that has been pre-arranged and approved, medical appointments and administrative permission. All other absences will be unexcused.
- Pre-approved absence forms can be obtained in the counseling office, the main office or in Schoology.
School Age Child Care (SACC) Now Hiring
Our School Age Child Care (SACC) staff makes a difference every day in the lives of our students. We are seeking individuals who love working with children and enjoy flexible hours. We are excited to announce the addition of a bi-weekly bonus (1A) for SACC staff. Please contact Jenelle Dubey at 586-797-6904 or Jenelle.Dubey@uticak12.org with any interested candidates.
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9th GRADE SPORTS UPDATE!
PURCHASE OF UTICA & IKE SPORTING EVENT TICKETS ARE NOW DIGITAL
Utica and Eisenhower is using digital ticketing. The link families can use to purchase tickets is https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10109. You can also Click here for a QR code you can scan to purchase tickets
Please remember that all elementary and junior high students must be with a parent to enter sporting events.
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"2023" Utica Boys Soccer Registration
"2023 Utica Boys soccer registration is now open. Please visit www.uticasoccer.weebly.com to register and find all summer and tryout information. There will be a pre-season informational meeting on Monday, June 5th at Utica high school in the ECC Room at 6pm. If you have any questions please email coach Territo at: cterritosoccer@gmail.com "
CROSS COUNTRY for 8th & 9th Grade BOYS AND GIRLS
WE ARE GOING DIGITAL!
Eisenhower High School's Student Council Applications for the 2023-2024 School year will be done entirely on line this year!
SUMMER CAMPS
Summer Camps and Enrichment classes will be available during the 2023 Summer
Register at https://ucscommunityeducation.ce.eleyo.com/
ACROSS THE DISTRICT
PowerSchool Updates
The process for accessing report cards in PowerSchool has changed for families. Below are some helpful links.
- How to make a PowerSchool parent portal account
- Click through tutorial: https://ior.ad/8OJY
- Video tutorial: https://youtu.be/vLgq4YtjTxM
- How to download report cards
- Click through tutorial: https://ior.ad/8PRj
- How to download NWEA reports
- Click through tutorial: https://ior.ad/8BQs
- How to reset a PowerSchool password
- Click through tutorial: https://ior.ad/8OUf