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Cathy’s Thoughts for the Week
Late Start
There is a Late Start Schedule for all Birmingham Schools Wednesday, April 29th. 1st hour will begin
at 9:00 am. Buses will pick up students 90 minutes later than the usually scheduled time.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, April 30 th from 4:00 -7:00 pm in the
Cafeteria, Commons and Gym. Please review Power School prior to arriving. A strong partnership
between home and school is important for student success.
Parent Education Program
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
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
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!
Jump for Trevor this Friday!
Our 8th grade student Trevor Sullivan, who is currently awaiting a heart transplant, got out of hospital
after another two week stay – welcome home! He is now wearing a LifeVest, which is basically a
defibrillator in a vest to make sure his heart is beating correctly. AirTime Trampoline (662 E Big
Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48083) is holding a Jump for Trevor fundraiser this Friday, April 24, from 4-9
p.m. Kids get to jump for two hours for $25 – a great way to start the weekend. We need at least 100
jumpers to benefit so please consider supporting the event which promises to be a lot of fun! More
info at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1417747308530805/ Wristbands and t-shirts will be
available for purchase too.
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
Important information….
We will have a table set up April 30th, during conferences from 4-7 pm, where you will be able
to register your senior for the All Night Party; buy Senior Wishes or pick up the forms; make a
donation to the ANP; order Steeped Tea; drop off baby & senior pictures. See details below.
PLEASE BRING YOUR CHECKBOOK!
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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!
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)
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20% of sales back to Groves ANP
We’re helping you out with this one! 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!
April 13-May 1 / Steeped Tea / order forms are in the office. We will have a table at conferences, so
bring your checkbook! Teas are just $12 each.
See attached “Steeped Tea’ PDF for all the information.
Prom corsages and boutonnieres
As part of our fundraising efforts, Breath of Spring Florist will donate a portion of the proceeds from
corsages and boutonnieres purchased for Prom to the Senior All Night Party.
The donation is made for each order, so order each item separately.
Say you are from Groves High School.
That’s it!
Wrist or pin corsage
3 large roses any color, with baby’s breath, greens, bow: $26.50 (incl. tax)
2 large roses any color, with baby’s breath, greens, bow: $21.50 (incl. tax)
1 orchid, white & pink, bow: $21.50 (incl. tax)
Boutonniere
1 rose, any color, greens, baby’s breath: $11 (incl. tax)
Breath of Spring
6636 Telegraph (at Maple)
Bloomfield Hills
248-851-5335
breathofspringflorist.com
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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.
We will have a table at conferences April 30th so bring your checkbook. The deadline for ordering your
Wishes is May 23rd.
Please see the attached ‘Wishes’ PDF to order your Senior Wishes.
If you have trouble opening the document 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.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
This year, the focus of the Senior All Night Party Community Service will be putting together family
overnight bags for Beaumont Children's Hospital. Often, parents are not prepared for their child's
hospitalization because of unexpected illness or injury. The items we are collecting will help them
feel more comfortable during their hospital stay.
Items being collected: Deodorant, toothbrushes, shower gel, shampoo, razors and feminine
hygiene items
The hospital has asked: Please do not include hotel soaps and shampoos. The
items must be new.
WE ARE COLLECTING ITEMS DURING THE MONTH OF MAY AND WE ARE ALSO ASKING
EACH SENIOR TO BRING AN ITEM TO THE SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY AND THEY WILL
RECEIVE A RAFFLE TICKET.
THE COLLECTION CONTAINER WILL BE IN THE FRONT OFFICE
STARTING ON MONDAY, MAY 4TH!
REGISTRATION
Please Respond – we still have several 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.
We will have a table at conferences April 30th so bring your checkbook.
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 has been sent to senior parents so you may sign up for your choice of shift.
Volunteers are needed for set up after school May 29th and May 30th as well as for the event itself on
May 31st. Junior parents will have the opportunity to sign up shortly and are needed particularly on
May 31st while senior parents attend graduation. 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.
Linda and Brett Stern
[email protected]
248-642-8134
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!
Student News
NCTE Writing Awards
Congratulations to Emily Stillman, grade 11, as she is one of seven Michigan students to be named
a recipient of the 2015 National Council of Teachers of English Superior Achievement Awards in
Writing! This year, nationally 650 juniors were nominated. Of that number, 141 received Certificates
for Superior Writing. Each student submitted two pieces of writing, which were read by national
judges. Papers were judged on content, purpose, audience, tone, word choice, organization,
development, and style. Groves junior Hayley West was also nominated, and will be receiving a
Certificate of Nomination.
Groves Forensic Team
On Sunday, April 19 the Groves Forensic Team competed at the Region 6A competition. It was a
long 12 hour day for the team and coaches. We competed with 27 individual events and advanced
23 to States, with the remaining 4 being declared alternates.
And the results are:
Olivia Reeves (Extemp 9/10)-1st
Imani Roberson (Prose)-1st
Halle Tilotti (Dramatic Interpretation)-1st
Zach Heaton (Impromptu)-2nd
Kyra Alpiner (Informative)-2nd
Carly Stern (Sales)-3rd
Emma Simonte (Poetry 9/10)-3rd
Haley West (Dramatic Interpretation)-3rd
Sophie Erlich/Caitlin McCoy (Duo)-3rd
Sam Hardey (Storytelling)-3rd
Joey Devine (Poetry 9/10)-4th
Misha Adler, Miriam Goldstein, Ashley Moore, PJ Roberts, Giselle Ulep, Alex VanHeusden, Jen
Weinger (Multiple)-4th
Chance Stephenson (Extemp 9/10)-4th
Casey Sherwood (Sales)-4th
Haley Werthmann (Prose)-5th
Victoria Lurz (Storytelling)-5th
Morgan Mattler (Broadcasting)-5th
Alison Rhen (Extemp Open)-5th
Eric Green (Informative)-5th
Rebekah Hafen (Impromptu)-5th
Simone Porter (Poetry)-6th
Lilah Kalfus (Oratory)-6th
Rafey Rehman (Oratory)-7th
Jacob Edelson (Extemp Open)-Alternate
Telor McClarly (Poetry Open)-Alternate
Ava Scott (Broadcasting)-Alternate
Ryan Larson/Phillip Tran (Duo)-Alternate
Community Service Opportunities
COMMUNITY SERVICE
This year, the focus of the Senior All Night Party Community Service will be putting together family
overnight bags for Beaumont Children's Hospital. Often, parents are not prepared for their child's
hospitalization because of unexpected illness or injury. The items we are collecting will help them
feel more comfortable during their hospital stay.
Items being collected: Deodorant, toothbrushes, shower gel, shampoo, razors and feminine
hygiene items
The hospital has asked: Please do not include hotel soaps and shampoos. The
items must be new.
WE ARE COLLECTING ITEMS DURING THE MONTH OF MAY AND WE ARE ALSO ASKING
EACH SENIOR TO BRING AN ITEM TO THE SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY AND THEY WILL
RECEIVE A RAFFLE TICKET.
THE COLLECTION CONTAINER WILL BE IN THE FRONT OFFICE
STARTING ON MONDAY, MAY 4TH!
College & Career Center News
For more scholarship opportunities and information on financial aid, visit my website at
http://tinyurl.com/GrovesCollegeandCareer
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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
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.
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 Bloomfield Community Coalition (BBCC)
Parents: Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 28, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for CHOICES Youth
Dialogue Day 2015. This all area high schools, student-driven event will be held at the First
Presbyterian Church in Birmingham and feature the Honorable Judge Diane D’Agostini, from 48th
District Court, who will bring live court cases to demonstrate the real-life consequences which come
from decisions to use alcohol and/or drugs. Attendees will also hear a young man who is in recovery
and from our community, speak about his journey. Students, parents and other interested community
members are encouraged to attend. There is no charge to attend this event, although donations will
be accepted. RSVP to: Leanne at [email protected]. Visit www.bbcoalition.org for more info.
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Trainings for adults assisting youth.
Saturday, May 16, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Taught by certified instructors, you will learn to recognize
the signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression, substance abuse disorders and psychosis in youth
ages 12-18. You will also learn what to do until appropriate professionals and other help can begin.
To register, contact Leanne at [email protected] or call 248-203-4615. We need 20-30
participants to hold this training. There is no cost to attend. For more information visit
www.bbcoalition.org for more info. All trainings held at BPS Education and Administration Building,
31301 Evergreen, Beverly Hills.
Visit www.bbcoalition.org for more info about keeping our youth safe & substance free.
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
MAKE THE WORLD YOUR HOME
Youth for Understanding is looking for some welcoming families to host exchange students for the
2015-2016 school year. Here are some of the boys and girls coming to our community soon.
Families provide a place to live and meals, plus encouragement, guidance, love and limits. The
students pay for their other expenses and become a true family member sharing in the real life fun
and responsibilities of the family. Call Barb Kilkka at 248-932-0811 or [email protected] for more
details on these boys and girls (and others). All kinds of families host from all ethnic and educational
backgrounds, different family configurations, with and without children at home. Elementary and
middle school host siblings are among the greatest beneficiaries of the program. Here are just some
of the kids headed to Oakland County homes. Maybe yours? Please click on the link.
www.yfuusa.org
Call Barb Kilkka at 248-932-0811 or [email protected] for information about hosting and for detailed profiles
and letters of these boys and girls or to receive the list of other students available.
Common Ground
1410 S. Telegraph Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 |  248.451.2613 |
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[email protected]
Friends of Different Learners
Friends of Different Learners Appreciation Awards
Honoring those who See, Hear & Support the I in IEP
May 7, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Groves High School Main Auditorium, 20500 West Thirteen Mile Rd., Beverly Hills, MI 48025
Staff and Community members of BPS, chosen by members of Friends of Different Learners, are
being honored with an Appreciation Award for 2015. This award recognizes individuals affiliated with
Birmingham Public Schools who go the extra mile to maximize the potential of BPS students with
different abilities. Please join us for a dessert reception in their honor. All Friends meetings are FREE
and open to everyone! For more information contact Denise Moore at
[email protected] or 248-990-8282 or visit our web site
www.friendsofdifferentlearners.org.
Thank You From The Groves’ Senior Party
Please support these businesses with your patronage
2015 Senior All Night Party Shout Outs!
7th Edition
THANKS!! to the following for supporting the
2015 Senior All Night Party!
Businesses
Beyond Juice – Birmingham
La Belle Provence - Birmingham
Kroger-local stores
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.
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4.24Steeped Tea.pdf
wishes - parent letter.pdf
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