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Cathy’s Thoughts for the Week
I want to take this opportunity to thank all the Junior students and their parents for supporting Groves
High School through the M-Step testing. I realize that no student or family wanted to subject their
student to any more standardized testing. But you realized it was important for Groves High School.
I truly appreciate the vote of confidence and support I feel by your participation. Thank you
Please join us for our third in a series of presentations dealing with family issues. Keeping the
Balance When Schools Out will be held on April 28 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Seaholm Little
Theater. The session features BPS district experts and an audience question and answer session.
The program is free and you do not need to RSVP for it. Keeping the Balance When Schools Out will
focus on summer challenges and those that face families as students try their hand at a first job, stay
home alone, or even prepare for life away at college. We hope that you can attend this informative
session.
Cathy Hurley
[email protected]
Timely Information
Senior Speeches and Music Auditions
We are looking for Senior parents to judge speech and music auditions for graduation. We need 3
parents for each of the following dates:
Tuesday, April 28th 7am-9am – Commencement Speech Auditions
Thursday, April 30th 7am-9am – Commencement Music Auditions
GSC Fundraiser
Our Kidnap A Teacher charity event starts Thursday. Have your child bring in money to any
teacher they would like to reward with a day off. The money raised will go to the Joique Bell
Foundation. The substitute for the teacher who collects the most money will be Joique Bell, a
Detroit Lions running back. I wonder which job is tougher—teaching or football?
Bond 2015
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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.
Please access additional details regarding the bond on the BPS website.
http://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us
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Tom Carson Award
Nomination forms for the Tom Carson Award will be available on-line and in the main office at Groves
beginning April 1st. The Tom Carson Award is a prestigious award given to one Senior male and one
Senior female at Commencement. This award honors a young person who exemplifies the values of
Tom Carson – service involvement in school and community, honesty, discipline and hard work.
Parents are encouraged to complete a nomination for their student. Nominations are due no later
than May 4, 2015.
Upcoming Events
Going Out With a Bang
Hurry, hurry, hurry, get your tickets before they are all gone!
Groves Performing Arts Company (GPAC) proudly presents its Spring Play, GOING
OUT WITH A BANG
This play is an original comedy about the woes of high school prom. Written by John W. Rutherford
and the Creative Writing Class of 2013, it portrays many different stories within the story. You will
laugh and cry with these characters!
GOING OUT WITH A BANG will be shown in the Groves Little Theatre on the following dates and
times:
Thurs, Fri, Sat, April 23, 24, 25 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 26 at 2:30 pm
Park at Groves High School in the parking lot next to the Football field.
Tickets are $10 for Adults and $8 for Students (K-12) and will be available in the main office at
Groves High School (7:15 am – 3:30 pm) after Spring Break.
Recommended for grades 8 and up. (PG13 Rating)
If you have any questions, please email Leisa Passarelli at [email protected]
Orchestra 5K Forte Run
Forte 5K Run on a certified 5K course
When: May 17, 2015 at 9:00 am
Where: Beverly Park
Why: To support the Groves Orchestra Program!
Register for the race at
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/BeverlyHills/GrovesHighSchoolOrchestraforte5k. Be sure to include
your t-shirt size!
You can walk the course if you choose!
Expedition 2015
Explore and create with STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics – during
Expedition 2015 on Wednesday, April 22. Hands-on activities, interactive demos and experiments
and students mentoring students are all part of the educationally stimulating community night at
Groves High School. Join the Birmingham Education Foundation (BEF) and Birmingham Public
Schools (BPS) to learn more about the event, which will focus this year on “Designing a Better
World.” Students, families and community members are invited to share in this enriching educational
opportunity which takes place from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Groves’ Meetings
Club Meetings/ Sports
Senior Class Information
The Jewish News will honor all Jewish students who are graduating this spring from Michigan high
schools in our new Cap & Gown Yearbook 2015. The Yearbook will be published in our May 21 issue.
For free, we will include a photo and up to 40 words listing the student’s name, school and
accomplishments. We also encourage families to honor their students or out-of-state graduates with a
congratulatory ad. It is easier than ever for students and their families to submit their information for
the Cap & Gown issue — it’s all online. All free listings need to be submitted by May 7.
Please direct students to https://www.thejewishnews.com/contact/cap-and-gown/free-listing/. They –
or their parents — just need to follow the prompts, upload their photos and hit submit.
ANY QUESTIONS? Call Sy Manello, 248-351-5147 or [email protected]
Senior All Night Party Updates
Thank you for reading our lengthening ANP updates!
FUNDRAISING
Fundraising is a huge piece of the All Night Party. We need your support with our fundraising efforts
to help make the ANP a success. Following are our current fundraisers. Direct monetary donations
are also welcome and can be made to the ANP mailbox in the office payable to ‘Groves PTSA Senior
All Night Party’. If you or someone you know is affiliated with a business that may be willing to donate
or discount items to our prizes or make a monetary donation to the general fund, please contact
Linda- [email protected] Thank you!
Kalamata Greek Bistro Fundraiser
You Eat, They Donate – Mark Your Calendar! Help fund the Senior All Night Party!
Just mention Groves when paying and a percentage of your sale will go to Groves ANP.
April 30th Thursday / Kalamata / 5-9 pm / 32538 Woodward (south of 14 Mile)
20% of sales back to Groves ANP. We’re helping you out! The Kalamata fundraising event takes
place the night of conferences. You can grab some dinner for your family before or after visiting with
your student’s teachers and support Groves at the same time!
Steeped Tea
April 13-May 1 / Steeped Tea / order forms are in the office. We will have a table at conferences, so
bring your check book! Teas are just $12 each.
See attached “Steeped Tea’ PDF for all the information.
SENIOR WISHES
What is a ‘Senior Wish’?
A Senior Wish is a message to say, Congratulations; Good Luck; Good Job; or, I love you. It’s
whatever you want to say 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, specially designed, just for them.
How much are Senior Wishes?
Wishes are $5 each, or $20 for 5 Wishes. All proceeds from the sale of Senior Wishes help cover the
cost of the All Night Party.
The deadline for ordering your Wishes is May 23rd.
Please see the senior tab on the Groves web site for the ‘Wishes’ PDF to order your Senior Wishes.
If you have trouble opening or have questions, contact:
Chris Nader [email protected]
Elena Munoz Turner [email protected]
BABY PICTURE & SENIOR PICTURE OF YOUR STUDENT
Please send in your senior’s pictures. We’re getting close to the event and we have to make the
display. We want ALL the kids to be represented. This is a big part of the ANP event. If you have
already sent in your pictures, thank you!
Shhh – it’s a secret! We are collecting photos of your senior for a special display at the All Night
Party. This is important-we don’t want anyone to be left out!
Please send to the office ASAP……..
8 x 10 baby picture (preferably before age 3)
8 x 10 senior or current picture
Please put the name of your senior on the back of both pictures.
Questions? Vanessa Parnell 313-629-9362 or Ellie Noble 248-417-7777.
!! REGISTRATION !!
Please Respond - we have 63 seniors with unconfirmed attendance.
A list of students not registered for the ANP is posted in the office. This is a night your student
doesn’t want to miss! Please ask your senior to check the list. 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
registration and your student’s name in the memo. You don’t need the form.
If you are not sure if you’ve already paid, or if your senior will not be attending, contact Karen Carrick
at 248-214-4901 or [email protected]. For financial assistance, contact Cathy Hurley.
DECORATIONS
The decorations committee is meeting on the following dates in preparation for the ANP. We really
need some help with this and anyone is welcome. All meeting times are 1-3 pm
MAY 2ND, 3RD
Additional dates will be announced as needed.
Questions? Barb Whalen - [email protected]
VOLUNTEERS
An online document will soon be available for you to sign up for your choice of shift. We need
volunteers for set up May 29th after school and May 30th. Your volunteer efforts on May 31st enable
senior parents to attend the graduation ceremony. Very easy work and a lot of fun for parents!
Questions? Lori Sandercock - [email protected]
BED BATH & BEYOND
We are still collecting BBB coupons. Please send your unneeded coupons to the ANP mailbox in the
office.
SHOUT OUTS
Check out 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.
Please be sure to read all weekly ANP emails, as there will be updates and special requests being
made in order to make this event a huge success!
Linda and Brett Stern
[email protected]
248-642-8134
Student News
Congratulations to our MathCON student qualifiers!
Initially, more than 45,000 students from 42 states participated in the online math competition during
February of this year. Of those 45,000 students, 700 qualified for the final round to be held at the
University of Illinois at Chicago on Saturday, April 25th. The following thirteen students are headed to
Chicago this weekend to participate in the final round of MathCON:
Harry Carr
Jack Dolan
Hope Lamphere
Emma Lucken
Tejal Mahajan
Alex Pawlik
Harvey Reeves
Charles Ringey
Sean Sullivan
Paul Tremonti
Claire Westerlund
Katherine Westerlund
Alisa Yamamoto
Additionally, these four students qualified – but are not participating in Chicago:
Logan Harvill
Annabelle Honet
Kendall Pollard
Chance Stephenson
The day-long event on April 25th brings together both elementary and high school students to
compete for cash prizes and national prestige through various math questions and activities.
Birmingham Robotics Qualifies for World Championship
The Birmingham Robotics team comprised of both Groves and Seaholm students had a great weekend at the
state championship in Grand Rapids. After three days of round robin matches, they were selected 10th overall
for the eliminations rounds. As a result of our qualification scoring and elimination round selection, they were
ranked 52nd out of 102 teams. Their state championship performance coupled with our district tournament
scores qualifies them to attend the FIRST Robotics World Championship, April 22-25!
Please congratulate the team members!
Colin Jones
Tony Fabbri
Nico Romano
Dustin Dimitry
Jacob Bejune
Maya Rice
Fox Everett
Ben Liegl
Chaz Ringey
Daniella Alkazazi
Nick Sotiroff
Phillip Wandeyz
Dan Villalba
Gabe Raymond
Josh Chapnick
Robert Smith
Amanda Burcoff
Nick Kroetsch
Gabe Thompson
Ned Slavin
Below is a link to pictures from the state championship:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/119416245@N07/sets/72157651466869357/
A big thanks to the coaches as well, Bernie Simms, Rosa Everitt, and Patrick Hoover!
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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Exploring College Options Information Session with Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford
admission representatives will be held on Sunday, May 10, 7 pm at the Troy Marriott, 200 W. Big Beaver
Road. To register, go to www.exploringcollegeoptions.org.
Visit Programs at the colleges:
1. Schoolcraft College Career Pathways Open House for all students to learn about programs and talk
about career opportunities with area businesses, Saturday May 30, 9 am – 2 pm in Applied Science
Building, Livonia campus.
The Joyce Ivy Foundation invites female HS students and their families to attend College Admissions
Symposium on Saturday, May 16 in Ann Arbor. The Symposium (JCAS) 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. This free event is 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 registration, go to:
http://www.joyceivyfoundation.org/events/jcas-students.html
Enrichment Award – Birmingham Area Alumnae Panhellenic Association is offering Enrichment Awards
up to $500 to current sophomore, junior and senior girls to be used for participation in a personal enrichment
event that is related to art, athletics, dance, drama, foreign language, journalism, music or science. Awards may
not be used for college tuition and expenses or activities that are required as a member of school team or
activity (such as band camp, etc). Applications are available in the College & Career Center and must be
postmarked or emailed by Friday, April 24.
College Admission Test Preparation –
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The Princeton Review is offering a Free Practice ACT on Saturday, May 2 and a Free Practice SAT on
Saturday May 9. Testing will be from 9 am – 1 pm. A Scores Back & Strategy Session will be held on
Saturday, May 16 at 11 am. Register for these events by calling 1-800-273-8439 or online at
PrincetonReview.com/FreePracticeTest.
Paying for College (for high school seniors) –
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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.
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 $5;
apply online http://oaklandcountycu.com; due by April 17.
West Maple School Alumni Scholarship: for seniors who attended West Maple; application available on
the school’s website and due April 30, 2015.
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation Incoming Freshman Scholarship: for students
planning to study in a postsecondary hospitality-related program; apply by May 1, 2015 at
www.ahlef.org/Scholarships/Academic_Scholarships.
Arab American & Chaldean Council Scholarship: application available in College & Career Center and
due by May 1, 2015.
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Scholarships: information and application available at
http://cfsem.org/scholarships. Due May 1, 2015.
Credit Union One William G. Coyne Memorial Scholarship: for credit union members; application
available at http://www.cuone.org/about/scholarships.aspx. Due May 1.
Vibe Credit Union Fu$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.
Robert A. Schuele Scholarship: six full-ride scholarship awards granted to students in Birmingham and
surrounding areas. Apply online by May 3, 2015 at 9 pm at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2015RobertASchueleScholarship
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.
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
Friday, April 17
4 - 8 pm
noon-7pm
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)
Friends of Different Learners
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 |
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[email protected]
Thank You From The Groves’ Senior Party
Please support these businesses with your patronage
2015 Senior All Night Party Shout Outs!
6th Edition
THANKS!! to the following for supporting the
2015 Senior All Night Party!
Businesses
Kroger
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
Scott Mazius
Lisa and Scott Stern
Catherine and Nathan Forbes
Shane Levine - Designer of Logo, Posters - shanesvideos.com,
Richard McMullan and Blackthorn
Schools, Community Organizations
Birmingham Bloomfield Credit Union
Groves PTSA
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.
File attachments:
wishes - parent letter.pdf
Steeped Tea.pdf
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