Week of 10/5/2020
.... It's a GREAT place to be!
Birmingham Covington Schools (BCS)
Website: https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/bcs
Location: 1525 Covington Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, USA
Phone: 248-203-4444
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Birmingham-Covington-School-257853467700898/
Twitter: @bcs_cobras
10/5/2020- Week's Events
*denotes more information provided below
Monday, 10/5
- 5/6 Materials Pick-Up 3-5 PM*
- Count Day*
- 7/8 Materials Pick-Up 3-5 PM*
- Return-to-School Parent Survey Due by 5PM
- 3/4 Materials Pick-Up 3-5 PM*
- Medications due to Front Office*
*Coming up: Picture Retakes November 11
Greetings, BCS Families!
The deadline for responding to the Classroom Survey for BCS families has been EXTENDED to 5:00 PM WENDESDAY, OCTOBER 7th. You may submit a new response until that time, even if you have already responded.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE RETURN TO THE CLASSROOM SURVEY FOR BCS FAMILIES.
We know that you have many questions as we work toward in-person learning at BCS. We have been working diligently to respond to your questions but we are confirming some details with Central Administration. As a result, we are extending the deadline for responding to the survey. You may submit a new response if needed. We hope to get an updated FAQ out to families tomorrow, Monday October 5.
If you would like to view the Parent Town Hall or slides, you may review the video presentation here: Parent Town Hall Video 9/25/2020. To view the slides from the presentation, please find that information here: Parent Town Hall Slides 9/25/2020.
Yours in BCS Solidarity,
Dr. Hakim & Mr. Hill
Attention to Attendance
Parents/Guardians must email the attendance line at bcsattendance@birmingham.k12.mi.us to provide detailed information regarding your students’ absence or tardiness by 8:45 am each day.
Absences or tardies not reported to the BCS attendance office will be recorded as unexcused (please note that sending a note to your child’s teacher does not excuse your child. Always contact the attendance office in the event of a student absence). Please send an accompanying doctor’s note as well (PDF format) if appropriate.
COUNT DAY is WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7:
Please make sure all kids are present in their classes and avoid any appointments if possible. If seeing a doctor, please provide a PDF of the Doctor’s note. Count is crucial to the functioning of our school and contributes most to our school's funding, so we need to make sure we see everyone in class with accurate counts. If you will NOT be present, please email the attendance line along with the teacher.
Student Materials Distribution - Follow Teacher Guidance
Not all grades will need materials this week. Please follow teacher's instructions should there be a need for additional materials deployment.
Please adhere to mask protocols, thank you!
Tuesdays – Grades 5 and 6
Distribution Days: Tuesdays, 3-5 pm
Next Distribution: Tuesday, October 6
Wednesdays - Grades 7 and 8
Distribution Days: Wednesdays, 3-5 pm
Next Distribution: Wednesday, October 7
Thursdays - Grades 3 and 4
Distribution Days: Thursdays, 3-5 pm
Next Distribution: Thursday, October 8
Student Medications
Counseling Corner
We are here to help support your child academically, socially and emotionally during this time. If you would like to request a counseling appointment for your son or daughter, just email his or her counselor using the contact information below. Your counselor will then respond in order to set up an appointment.
Please keep us updated if we can be of any help at this time.
Your BCS Counselors,
Karen Kohler - Last Names A-K (kkohler@birmingham.k12.mi.us) and
Jenny Wagner - Last Names L-Z (jwagner2@birmingham.k12.mi.us)
BCS Tumblers & Bottles
PTA Membership App
DO YOU HAVE YOUR BCS DIRECTORY ON YOUR PHONE (APP)?
Tip of the day!
If you have not done so already, please go to your app store to download the app -> "Membership Toolkit". After you log in with your family's account email and password (each student's family has one - you may need to ask your child's other parent for log in information), you will have your BCS Directory right at your fingertips! And - if you have a child at another school that utilizes Membership Toolkit, you can easily toggle between!
If you do not seem to have access to the online directory, you may need to complete your PTA dues. Please contact ptsatreasurer@bcsonline.info.
(If you still need to enter/update/confirm your information for this year, you can still do so at bcspta.membershiptoolkit.com. Although the deadline has passed for printing, you can still have your current information available for the online/app version.)
BCS Pride Meetings
BCS Pride is an after school club that promotes diversity and inclusion and celebrates differences. It is for all students who want to make BCS a safer school for everyone. The club is open to students who care about diversity and acceptance, regardless of identity or orientation, and welcomes and encourages allies to attend. BCS Pride will be a positive, affirming space for all students grades 6-8, but younger students with an interest in joining are also welcome. Please e-mail Mr. Rick Joseph for Zoom link and password if you would like to attend!
From Mrs. Truesdell, BCS Media Specialist
The BCS Library Media Center is excited to begin circulating materials for the 2020-21 school year! Until we are back in school face-to-face, we are implementing a holds-and-pickup system. All patrons are invited to find materials using our Destiny Library Catalog. If you find something you want, put it on hold! Mrs. Truesdell, your school library media specialist, will pull the materials that are available and have them ready for you by your next grade level pickup day at BCS. Please visit our library website or watch this video for more details.
Curriculum Night Update
Our Curriculum Night dates were postponed once the year started due to the virtual start. We are currently working with our staff and BCS PTA to plan Curriculum Night—with some different options on the table given the virtual return. Once we know more information, we will be sure to communicate it. New dates are forthcoming.
BCS Choice Hour
Choice Hour has launched! As a reminder, our various Choice Hours run M-F from 3:25-4:10pm online. You can find all Choice Hour information including schedules, zoom links, FAQs and more at this link: Quarter I Virtual Choice Hour Information.
Please direct all Choice Hour Questions to Courtney Bassett at cbassett@birmingham.k12.mi.us or 248-203-4625.
Kaiser Studio School Photos Contact Information
Picture retake day is November 11, 2020!!!
e-mail: cs@kaiserstudio.com
CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
STUDIO LOCATION
Kaiser Studio
1825 Birchwood Drive
Troy, Michigan 48083
T: 248-619-9119
F: 248-619-9143
Other Helpful Resource Links...
Schoology Help
If students are having trouble logging in to Schoology or if they found that upon entering, there were no classes, please contact the Help Desk at HelpDesk@birmingham.k12.mi.us or at (248) 203-3123.
Schoology Parent Introduction:
You should have received more information about Schoology, our learning management system. Please review the attached district resources for additional Schoology information.
Note: Your child's teachers will provide class-specific guidance to students/families as they begin to integrate Schoology's features in their courses.
Parent & Student Schoology Reference Page
Check out the Student Schoology Reference page! This document will provide students and parents with instructions on setting up their Schoology account, navigating Schoology, and performing everyday tasks in courses. This reference sheet may provide helpful resources for you to use to help your students become proficient with Schoology.