Bulldog Bulletin
November 1, 2019
PICTURE RETAKES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
BAILEY LAKE HAPPENINGS
November
5 Ski Club Meeting 5:45 -6:30PM @Pine Knob * New members must attend 6pm meeting
12 Picture Retake Day
12 BINGO Night
15 Half Day (11:46 Dismissal)
18 PTA Meeting 7pm
27-29 Thanksgiving Recess
SKI SEASON IS ALMOST HERE!!
Our annual BLE Ski/Snowboard Club pre-season sign up night will be on **Tuesday, November 5th ** @ PINE KNOB SKI HILL in the Pinery Café. For all returning members, you can sign up between 5:45-6:30pm. All new members, we ask that you attend the informational meeting beginning at 6pm, and to follow, will be the sign up. Please remember that your child must be at least 7 years old to participate.>> cash or check only<<
If you would like to sign up for BLE Ski/Snowboard Club communication, please enter this number: 81010 and text this message: @2c694c. (SEE PICTURE BELOW)We plan to use the app: Remind. You will receive occasional text messages that will keep you informed on Ski Club updates!
Thank you,
Bethany Rocho & Molly Turcsak
BLE Club Sponsors
DAWG HOUSE
Clarkston Community Schools now publishes the school breakfast and lunch menus for all schools using NutrisliceOpens a New Window.. Nutrislice is an interactive digital school menu service designed to give students, parents, staff, and the community an in-depth look at the meals proudly served at Clarkston Community Schools.
Now you can view the menu, nutrition facts, carbohydrate counts, and allergy information for all Clarkston Community Schools. Nutrislice is very easy to use and allows access to the information you want in seconds! Families using Nutrislice also have the option to view the menu in Arabic, French, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Download the FREE Nutrislice app from the App Store or Google Play to have all the information at your fingertips. In addition, print menus are available directly from Nutrislice with the click of a button.
CLICK HEROPENS A NEW WINDOW.EOPENS A NEW WINDOW. FOR MENUSOPENS A NEW WINDOW.
COLD WEATHER IS HERE
- WE GO OUTSIDE UNLESS ITS RAINING OR BELOW ZERO
- SOME CLASSES GO OUTSIDE TWICE A DAY
- IT MIGHT BE HELPFUL TO KEEP A SPARE SET OF DRY CLOTHING IN YOUR STUDENTS LOCKER
- LABEL EVERYTHING
- ALWAYS HAVE YOUR CHILD CHECK THE LOST AND FOUND
- LOST AND FOUND IS LOCATED IN THE FIRST SET OF LOCKERS IN MAIN LOBBY AREA
CALLING ALL DADS
Please be sure to have a renewed ICHAT form filled out prior to volunteering. Please contact the Main Office with any questions.
Yoga Club- Session 1 FULL
AFTER SCHOOL KIDS YOGA CLUBS
Who: There will be two yoga clubs: one for 1-2nd grade students and one for 3-5th grade students. Each club is open to the first 10 registrants.
To register please Email:
Grades 1-2: email Stacey Shipp sashipp@clarkston.k12.mi.us
Grades 3-5: email Kathy Noble kanoble@clarkston.k12.mi.us
Can’t make Thursdays? Email us if interested in future offerings.
What: Kids Yoga Classes! Classes explore flowing sequences, balancing poses, breathing exercises, and creative relaxation techniques. In addition, partner poses and cooperative Yoga games inspire positive peer interactions. This class will promote social skills, positive thinking, and environmental awareness.
Students should dress in comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat, water bottle and a snack (fruit or vegetable only please).
When: Thursdays: after school-4:45pm
2nd session: January 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27
**You must choose only one session*
Where: Bailey Lake
Cost: Classes are Free; $5 supply fee to be paid at the first session
Instructors: Stacey Shipp and Kathy Noble
Both are Next Generation Yoga certified teachers
**REMINDERS FROM THE PTA**
- JOIN US MONDAY 11/18 FOR NOVEMBERS PTA MEETING 7PM
- WE NOW HAVE A SQUARE READER !
- LOOKING TO HELP BEHIND THE SCENES? SEE OUR EVENT COORDINATOR SIGN UP
- THANK YOU FOR DELICIOUS DINNER PROVIDED BY OUR PARENTS FOR CONFERENCES. KAREN ANDERSON AND KATIE RUTERBUSCH FOR COORDINATING SUCH WONDERFUL TREATS FOR STAFF TO ENJOY.
What is PTA? Why Join PTA?
Get Connected- There is no better way to know what IS happening in your child’s school, then volunteering for the PTA! PTA functions are opportunities to meet teachers, parents, build rapport and discuss issues that are on your mind. The committees that are formed- become like family! Discovering great resources that the PTA offers is not only designed for parents but for students, as well.
PTA EVENT COORDINATORS
STAFF LOUNGE DONATIONS - ONGOING
If you are able to help, please consider signing up for one of the items or grab something you think they might like and send it to school. Donations can be turned into the school office anytime throughout the year. Thank you in advance. BLE families are the best at showing appreciation!
RIDING THE BUS HOME WITH A FRIEND?
Complete this form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fQDOc2sLRp6bdjrNJQ4vOpIlcwU6B3MiPOEvT9MIlb8/edit?usp=sharing Student will bring the completed form to the main office in the morning. An administrator will sign and we will send back to class. Students are to present to the bus driver. Alternatively, you may call transportation at 248.623.8040
RUNNING LATE?
Before School
- Please walk students in the the school office after 8:30 a.m. and sign them in. At that time students can order a hot lunch if needed.
- ATTENDANCE LINE 248-623-5390
- Please call 248-623-5300 before 3:15 pm for any changes that need to be made of how your child(ren) will be getting home.
**BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS**
Party favors such as bouncy balls, stickers, pencils, erasers, tops, notepads, bubbles, etc. (available at local dollar stores)
Send in something that all children can sign (shirt/sweatshirt, tote bag, autograph stuffed animal, pillow case, etc.)
Show and tell time: your child can bring in photos or a favorite item to share with the class
Classroom donation: purchase an item for the classroom (book, game, music, plant, etc). Consider placing a celebration label with your child's name on this item.* Please check with teacher prior to purchasing donation items.
WE ARE CLARKSTON
- LOOKING TO ATTEND ONE OF OUR MANY SPORTING EVENTS CHECK THE ATHLETIC SCHEDULE HERE
- EVERYTHING FROM SPIRIT WEAR TO MAPS OF OUR FACILITIES CAN BE FOUND IN THE WOLVES FAN ZONE
***ALSO FOLLOW THE LINKS BELOW***
SCHOOL PICTURE ORDERING LINK
PICTURE RETAKE DAY NOVEMBER 1
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS YOU MIGHT LIKE TO REFER BACK TO
Co- Curricular Schedule
ALL YOU NEED IN ONE PLACE
CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR ALL THINGS LUNCH
PTA MEMBERSHIP
PARENTVUE AND E-BLAST UPDATES
ParentVue has information for every student that attends Clarkston Community Schools including grades, attendance, report cards, and more. Please contact the office for your activation key for access.
Please confirm that you are signed up for E-blast at Clarkston Calendar. Newsletters, updates about activities and more are shared via this method. Please contact the Attendance Office if you need help with E-blast.
BAILEY LAKE ELEMENTARY
The School Day
8:30-3:45
8:25 First Bell (students enter)
8:40 Tardy Bell
3:45 Dismissal
Half Day
8:30-11:46
Glenn Gualtieri, Principal......248-623-5301
Molly Turcsak, Office Secretary.....248-623-5300
Office Fax #......248-623-5305
Attendance Line.....248-623-5390
Website: https://ble.clarkston.k12.mi.us/
Location: 8051 Pine Knob Road, Clarkston, MI, USA
Phone: (248)623-5300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baileylakeelementarypta/
BOARD OF EDUCATION & CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Board of Education
Elizabeth Egan, President
Kellie Horst, Vice President
Gregory Need, Treasurer
Steve Hyer, Secretary
Stefanie Crane, Trustee
Andrea Catalina, Trustee
Cheryl McGinnis, Trustee
Central Office Administration
Shawn Ryan, Superintendent
Nancy Mahoney, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services
John Lucido, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services
Radhika Issac, Administrator of Data Structure & Analysis
Kathryn Christopher, Director Student Support Service
Mary Beth Rogers, Executive Director of Business Services
Angela Harrison, Technology Lead/Network Administrator Information
and Technology Services
Non Discrimination Clause
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, it is the policy of the Clarkston Community School District that the Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. For more information contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, 6389 Clarkston Road, Clarkston MI, 48346, (248) 623-5400. For more information regarding ADA, contact the Deputy Superintendent, 6389 Clarkston Road, Clarkston MI, 48346, (248) 623-5400