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Cathy’s Thoughts for the Week
Bond 2015
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Please attend a meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Berkshire Middle School to
discuss the school district’s 2015 bond proposal and how it affects our students and our
community. This important ballot question will be on the May 5, 2015 ballot.
Your Board of Education and administration have spent years preparing for this bond proposal
through strong fiscal stewardship and a dedication to our students. The results of those efforts
are a bond proposal that keeps our current millage rate at 3.9 mills while providing our district
with $66 million in needed funding for instruction spaces, safety and security improvements,
building and site work and technology upgrades. There will be no increase to the district’s debt
millage with this bond proposal.
The March 26 event is hosted by the PTA’s at Berkshire and Derby Middle Schools and
Birmingham Covington School.
Please access additional details regarding the bond on the BPS website.
http://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us
Cathy Hurley
[email protected]
Timely Information
Upcoming Events
Senior Signs
Order a custom lawn sign (18" x 24") to congratulate your Senior. Place it in your lawn for graduation
parties, etc. Fill out the order form (see attachment), attach a check and mail it back by May 1st.
***** Buy one sign for $25 or two signs for $45 *****
The signs will be ready for pick up by Memorial Day weekend (May 22nd).
Questions? Contact Patty Schmidt
@ [email protected]
(248) 877-1607
Beyond Grades: Finding Balance in the Family
Be sure and mark your calendar for March 31 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. as we present another Beyond Grades program.
This program will be Beyond Grades: finding Balance in the Family. Our speaker will be Julie Fisher of Birmingham
Bloomfield Families in Action. Julie will share with you information about family meetings and rules, competitive parenting,
setting boundaries and finding balance in the family. We will follow the program with a question and answer period.
Please join us for this important session. Location; Seaholm High School Little Theater.
Groves’ Meetings
Club Meetings/ Sports
Senior Class Information
SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY NEWS
The Senior All Night Party is May 31st! Please be sure to read all ANP emails, as there will be
updates and special requests being made in order to make this event a huge success! Be sure to
check our "shout out" section at the end of this email and thank those who have shown their support.
If you know of a supporter we may have overlooked, please contact me and I'll be sure to include
them in the next edition.
GRAB A FRIEND AND JOIN US FOR THE DAILEY METHOD FUNDRAISER –
SUNDAY MARCH 29TH 2-4pm
Discover a new and fun way to exercise, enjoy a fun afternoon out, and then get in shape with TWO
more classes. Purchase 3 fitness classes for $45 (100% of the proceeds are given back to the
Senior All Night Party Committee). The Dailey Method is a unique combination of non-impact ballet
barre work, core conditioning, muscle strengthening, yoga, and orthopedic exercises.
First Class – Group Event: Sunday, March 29, 2015 from 2-4p.m. We’ll have a great time in this hour
long class followed by socializing with food and beverages provided by the Senior All Night Party
Committee. Class is limited to 30, first come first served.
Second Class and Third Class – Please see The Dailey Method studio class schedule to attend a
class at your convenience.
A Voucher to attend the 3/29/15 Group Event with 2 extra classes can be purchased from the Groves
High School Front Office, it will be available until Friday, March 27th.
*Special Note: additional Vouchers can be sold but participants must choose three classes (excluding
the group event) for $45.
The Dailey Method
34665 Woodward
Birmingham
(248) 723-8901
www.thedaileymethod.com/birmingham
Space is limited! Please purchase a voucher from the office by March 27th or RSVP to:
Annette Boucher 248-798-7331 [email protected]
Linda Stern [email protected]
WHAT IS A SENIOR WISH?
A senior wish is a message to say congratulations and good luck to your favorite graduating senior(s).
WHO CAN SEND A SENIOR WISH?
Anyone can send a senior wish – parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, neighbors, teammates,
coaches, teachers, etc.
WHEN ARE SENIOR WISHES DELIVERED?
Seniors will receive their wishes at the Senior All Night Party on May 31 st. Proceeds from the sale of
the wishes help cover the cost of the All Night Party.
Please see the attached form to order your Senior Wishes.
WANTED- A Junior parent or two to oversee the final details of the ANP Sunday afternoon, May 31 st
. Junior parent volunteers enable senior parents to attend the graduation ceremony. Activities
include…. picking up food, finalizing decorations, minor set up. Very easy work. Contact Lori
Sandercock - [email protected]
DECORATIONS COMMITTEE is meeting on the following dates in preparation for the ANP. Anyone
is welcome to come and help.
Schedule of Decoration Committee Gatherings: All meeting times are 1-3 pm
MARCH, 28TH , 29TH
APRIL 18TH , 19TH
MAY 2ND, 3RD
dates to follow - AS NEEDED TO FINALIZE
Questions? Contact Barb Whalen - [email protected]
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
This is a night your student doesn’t want to miss! A list will be posted in the attendance
office. Please ask your son or daughter if their name was on it. The $55 registration fee can be
sent to the ANP mailbox in the office. Make checks payable to ‘Groves PTSA Senior All Night
Party’ and put your student’s name in the memo. If your student didn’t check the list and
you’re not sure if you’ve already paid, please contact Karen Carrick at 248-214-4901 or
[email protected]. Please let us know if your student will not be attending the ANP. For
financial assistance, please contact Cathy Hurley.
WE NEED CUTE BABY PICTURES - Shhh – it’s a secret!
We are collecting 2 8x10s - 1 baby picture and 1 senior picture of your senior for a special display in
the halls of Groves during the All Night Party. Any cute picture will do for the baby picture, preferably
before the age of 3. Please put the name of your senior on the back of both pictures. We have a box
at the front office at Groves where we are collecting them – your senior can take it to school and drop
off for you if you’d like. This is a surprise for them, so please don’t let them know much of anything!
We want 100% participation, so we will start hounding you in a month – email, phone calls, you name
it. So, if you would like to save yourself the irritation and guilt, please bring the baby picture in as
soon as possible!
Any questions, please call Vanessa Parnell 313-629-9362 or Ellie Noble 248-417-7777.
VOLUNTEERS
After the April break there will be an online document where you will be able to sign up for your shift.
Stay tuned!
BED BATH & BEYOND
We're still collecting BBB coupons. Please send your unneeded coupons to the ANP mailbox in the
office.
Linda and Brett Stern---All Night Party Chairs
[email protected]
248-642-8134
Student News
Band Competes at MSBOA
Congratulations to Mr. Jeff Krum and members of the Groves Bands for successfully competing at
MSBOA Band and Orchestra Festival on Saturday, March 14. Groves Concert Band received an
overall second division rating with a first division in sight reading. Symphony Band achieved an
overall first division rating, achieving A's in all musical categories ranging from intonation to musical
interpretation! Practice made perfect!!! All of these musicians and Mr. Krum are an asset to
Birmingham Public Schools.
Scholastic Art Winner
Please Congratulate Clare Coburn for her Outstanding Achievement in Painting. Clare has received
a Gold Medal for her one of her Oil Paintings in the National Scholastic Art Awards Competition. Her
art will hang in the Gallery of Parsons School of Art and Design and she will be walking across the
stage at Carnegie Hall in NYC to accept her Award from a soon to be announced Celebrity.
There were 52 winners from the Southeastern Michigan area that received Silver Medals and Gold
Medals this year.
Orchestra Competes at MSBOA
This past weekend the Groves Concert and Symphony Orchestras competed in the Michigan School
Band and Orchestra Association’s (MSBOA) District Band and Orchestra Festival held at Walled Lake
Northern HS. Both ensembles worked extremely hard and performed very well!
The Groves Concert Orchestra did a great job and received an overall Division II rating, meeting their
potential that day! The Groves Symphony Orchestra received straight Division I ratings from every
judge!!! This is the highest rating possible! Symphony has received this rating for the last 13 years
consecutively!!! (The best part was Symphony earning their 13th year of straight I’s on Friday the
13th!!!)
We are very proud of our students! Please congratulate them at your earliest convenience.
Groves Forensic Team Competes
On Saturday, March 14 the Groves Forensic team traveled to the University of Michigan for the
Wolverine Tournament. The team placed 1st in the Platinum division (20-35 entries) and had a very
successful tournament for many of the individual performers.
Community Service Opportunities
College & Career Center News
For more scholarship opportunities and information on financial aid, visit my website at
http://tinyurl.com/GrovesCollegeandCareer
College/Career Exploration –
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College reps visiting Groves: Nova Southeastern University (FL) on 3/24, US Air Force Academy
on 3/24, Schoolcraft College on 3/25, and U of Arizona on 3/30. Interested juniors and seniors are
invited to attend these meetings. See Mrs. Bodary to register.
Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites you to attend their annual Vet-AVisit Program on Saturday, March 28 from 9 am – 3 pm. Most events are free, but a few are $2 or
$5. For more information, go to: http://cvm.msu.edu/alumni-friends/vetavisit/home.
Art students and their families are invited to attend the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center
College Day on Saturday, March 21 from 1 – 4 p.m. Meet the college reps and faculty. Learn about
their art programs, art-related careers, applying, and scholarships. The event is free and open to the
public. Students may bring their portfolio for review. Go to http://bbartcenter.org/bbac/college-day/ for
a list of participating colleges.
The University of St Andrews in Scotland will host an Information Session at Seaholm HS on
Sunday, March 29, from 6:30-8 pm in the Media Centre. Interested sophomores, juniors, and their
parents are invited to attend. For more information and to RSVP, go to:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/greater-detroit-area-information-evening-university-of-st-andrewstickets-15810652086. Or email to Mr. Sterling Yates (St Andrews) at [email protected].
Beaumont Health Career Workshops are open to students in grades 10-12 and take place from
February 27 through April 25 at Beaumont Royal Oak and Troy locations. Cost is $25/session. For
information on workshops and dates, and to register, go to: www.oakland.k12.mi.us/student. Space is
limited so register early.
Oakland Community College 7th Annual Emergency and Public Services Career Fair will be held on
April 14 from 12 - 4 pm. Agencies represented include: law enforcement, fire, emergency medical,
military, and federal services. A tour of the CREST training facility is also available in the morning.
Interested students and their parents are invited. For more information, contact [email protected]
or call 248-232-4580.
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Oakland University events for prospective students and their parents - Go for the Gold event will take
place on Saturday, March 28 for students to learn about academic program offerings and tour campus.
On Saturday April 18, students can explore health sciences and nursing labs during Human Health
Day. Check in begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Oakland Center. Sign up at http://oakland.edu/visit.
Juniors are invited to attend Grand Valley State University's Laker Experience Day on Fridays, March
27 and April 3. Register at www.gvsu.edu/visit, click on Events. Or call the Admissions Office at 800748-0246.
Michigan State University’s James Madison College of Public and International Affairs will host
Junior Visit Days on April 6, 8, and 17. Space is limited. Register online at www.jmc.msu.edu/visit.
The Joyce Ivy Foundation invites female high school students and their families to attend the College
Admissions Symposium on Saturday, May 16 in Ann Arbor. The Joyce Ivy College Admissions
Symposium (JCAS) is a unique program that brings together talented young women from Midwest high
schools, admissions officers from highly selective colleges and universities, high school college
counselors, and local community volunteers. The event is free and will take place from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
at the Washtenaw Intermediate School District Teaching and Learning Center, 1819 S. Wagner Rd, Ann
Arbor. Lunch is provided. For more information and to register, go to:
http://www.joyceivyfoundation.org/events/jcas-students.html
Paying for College (for high school seniors) –
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Michigan State University Alumni Club of Oakland County Scholarship Program: $1500
scholarship awards; based on grades, test scores, and recommendations. Applications available in
College & Career Center or at www.MSUOakland.com and due March 27, 2015.
Engineering Society of Detroit Scholarship: for seniors planning to study engineering; application
available in College & Career Center and due March 31, 2015.
National Society of Women Engineers Scholarship: available online at
https://scholarships.swe.org/applications/login.asp
AAA Michigan School Safety Patrol Scholarship: Groves may nominate one senior for this
scholarship; requirements include minimum 3.0 GPA and 21 ACT score, strong record of participation
in community/extracurricular activities, and proof of AAA School Safety Patrol participation (letter
from elementary school principal or copy of safety patrol certificate). Application available in College
& Career Center; return to Mrs. Bodary by April 1, 2015.
William Davidson Jewish Loan Program: apply online at www.jewishcollegeloansmi.org from April
1 – May 15. Questions? Email to [email protected] or call 248-723-8184.
Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship: for seniors employed by member retailer; apply online at
www.retailers.com (access code is MIRA) by April 1, 2015.
2015 Beans for Brains Scholarship: for seniors who are knitters, crocheters, sewers, quilters and fiber
arts. Application available online starting April 1, 2015 at
http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/scholarshipHome.asp.
Beverly Hills Lions Club Community Service Scholarship: for seniors residing in Beverly Hills, and
having significant community service involvement. Application available in College & Career Center
and due by April 2, 2015.
Exxon Mobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships: for minority students planning to
pursue career in science, tech, engineering and math (STEM); applications available at
http://www.cgcs.org/domain/19 and due April 8, 2015.
Detroit Association of University of Michigan Women Scholarship: for female seniors planning to
attend U of Michigan in fall 2015; application available in College & Career Center and due April 10,
2015.
American Polish Engineering Association Scholarship: for seniors of Polish origin or Polish decent,
planning to study engineering or allied science. Application available in College & Career Center and
postmarked by April 11, 2015.
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Birmingham Education Association Scholarship: awarded to two seniors from BPS District who plan
to pursue teaching as their profession; application available in College & Career Center and due by April
14, 2015.
MSU Harold Gach Memorial Scholarship: for seniors enrolling at MSU in fall 15 who have
experienced cancer (yourself or parent); application available in College & Career Center and online at
https://admissions.msu.edu/documents/Gach_Scholarship_Application.pdf. Due April 15, 2015.
Student-View Scholarship Program: for seniors planning to attend college in fall 2015; to be eligible
go to www.student-view.com by April 22, 2015 and complete the application survey. Student-View is a
market research firm; for information on this company, go to www.studentinsights.com
Oakland County Credit Union Scholarship: for seniors planning to attend college or trade school in
fall 2015; must be member of credit union when applying for the scholarship. Credit union membership
is $5; apply online http://oaklandcountycu.com; due by April 17.
West Maple School Alumni Scholarship: for seniors who attended West Maple; application available
on the school’s website and due April 30, 2015.
Arab American & Chaldean Council Scholarship: application available in College & Career Center
and due by May 1, 2015.
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Scholarships: information and application available
at http://cfsem.org/scholarships. Due May 1, 2015.
Credit Union One William G. Coyne Memorial Scholarship: for credit union members; application
available at http://www.cuone.org/about/scholarships.aspx. Due May 1, 2015.
Vibe Credit Union Fu$e Scholarship: must be Vibe Credit Union member, have at least 3.0 GPA and
20 hours of community service. Applications are available in the College & Career Center and due by
May 1, 2015.
Paint Creek Center for the Arts Scholarship: for seniors enrolling in college to pursue visual arts
degree; application available in College & Career Center and due May 8, 2015.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program: application due June 15 and available at
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm.
For more scholarship opportunities and information on financial aid, visit my website at
http://tinyurl.com/GrovesCollegeandCareer
Job opportunities for high school students – Medical office clerk, library pages, food service, child care, and
yard work jobs are posted on the Groves College & Career Center web page. Click on Jobs for Students to
access the list.
Community News and Opportunities
Birmingham Schools Garage Sale
To benefit the Birmingham Education Foundation funding programs
@ BERKSHIRE 14 Mile between Lahser & Evergreen
Saturday, April 18 9 am to 2 pm early entry at 8 am for $1
Sunday, April 19
bag sale 10 to 1
We need your donations!
clothing, toys, books, furniture, sports and exercise equipment, bicycles,
electronics, small appliances, pet, garden, household items...
(tax forms available - all unsold items are donated to local charities and shelters)
Drop off times:
Thursday, April 16
4 - 8 pm
Friday, April 17
noon-7 pm
in the Berkshire cafeteria
Please contact Jane Polan at 626-2231 or [email protected] if you are available to help during the
drop off or sale days no experience necessary, you may make purchases, and you will have fun!
Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition (BBCC)
Covey 7 Habits for Highly Effective Teens – Student Athlete Training
Sunday, March 29, 1:00 - 4:30 pm at the Bloomfield Township Library. This is a great opportunity for
student athletes to learn lifelong leadership skills and to connect with other teens in our community.
Open to all public and private high schools in the Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills area. Only 25
spaces available. For more info contact Kaitlyn at [email protected] or
visit www.bbcoaliton.org.
Carol Mastroianni
Executive Director
Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition (BBCC)
1525 Covington Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
o) 248.203.4615
c) 248.506.1594
f) 248.203.4529
[email protected]
www.bbcoalition.org
Common Ground
1410 S. Telegraph Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 |  248.451.2613 |
: [email protected]
Friends of Different Learners
Thank You From The Groves’ Senior Party
Please support these businesses with your patronage
2015 Senior All Night Party Shout Outs!
4th Edition
THANKS!! to the following for supporting the
2015 Senior All Night Party!
Businesses
Beverly Hills Club – Beverly Hills
Franklin Athletic Club – Southfield
Hunter House - Birmingham
MJR Digital Cinemas – Livernois & Maple, Troy
Kalamata Greek Grille – Woodward south of 14 Mile, Royal Oak
Buddy’s Pizza – Corporate Offices
Market Square – Beverly Hills
Chipotle – Evergreen Rd., Southfield
Happy’s Pizza – Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills
Bag Makers, Inc. - Union, IL
Leeds - New Kensington, PA
Dakota Bread - Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield
Brooklyn Pizza - Crooks Road, Troy & Downtown Birmingham
The Dailey Method - Downtown Birmingham
Big Boy - Southfield Plaza
Olga's Kitchen - Lathrup Village
Arby's - Southfield Rd, Southfield
Artistic Printing - 12 Mile, Southfield
Qdoba - 13 Mile & Telegraph
Maggiano's - Big Beaver, Troy
Chipotle - Woodward Ave, Birmingham
Leo's Coney Island - 14 Mile & Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield
Rocky Mountain Chocolate - Somerset Collection, Troy
California Pizza Kitchen - Somerset Collection, Troy
Noodles & Co - 12 Mile & Telegraph
Bagger Dave's - Telegraph & Maple
New York Bagel - Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield
Individuals
Lisa and Scott Stern
Catherine and Nathan Forbes
Shane Levine - Designer of Logo, Posters - shanesvideos.com,
Richard McMullan and Blackthorn
Schools, Community Organizations
Berkshire Middle School PTSA
West Maple Elementary School PTSA
Birmingham Youth Assistance
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION:
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.
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