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Cathy’s Thoughts for the Week
Now that the warm weather has arrived, we are experiencing daily dress code violations. Please review our
dress code in the handbook. Shorts, skirts and dresses must be fingertip length. Tank tops must have straps
that are 3 fingers wide. We do not allow spaghetti strap tanks. No bare midriffs and no low cut, overly
revealing tops. There is a difference between school appropriate clothing and weekend and casual wear.
Please assist and review these guidelines with your student. I do not want to see a student miss class time to
change into school appropriate clothing, but that is the consequence for dress code violations.
Convenient Sports Physicals Onsite at Groves HS!
Meadowbrook Urgent Care will be hosting a sports physical clinic in the Groves HS gymnasium on
Wednesday, June 3rd from 3:00 – 5:30 pm. The physicals cost $25 which can be paid via cash or
check (to Meadowbrook Urgent Care) on arrival. There is no preregistration as the event is first comefirst serve. These physicals satisfy the requirement for any athlete interested in playing school sports
during the entire 2015-16 school year.
Cathy Hurley
[email protected]
Timely Information
Dual Enrollment Information
Students interested in dual enrollment for the fall must have their completed application to their
assigned counselor by June 1, 2015. Please see below for more information regarding eligibility for
dual enrollment. If you have further questions please contact your students counselor.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
The student must be a bona fide high school student (freshman – senior) for the year in which
participation is sought. A foreign-exchange student is not eligible. A student is limited to enrollment
in a subject area in which he or she has met the dual enrollment qualifying score criteria. In addition,
the student must meet the eligibility requirements of the postsecondary institution of choice and be
accepted by that institution.
If a student has not met the dual enrollment qualifying score in all content areas (PSAT, PLAN, ACT
or EXPLORE), the student is still eligible to take courses limited only to the content areas in which he
or she has met the minimum dual enrollment qualifying score. A student is eligible to take courses
within subjects for which there are no endorsements, and the courses are not offered by the district,
as long as they have taken all test sections of one of the qualifying tests. A copy of the student’s most
recent transcripts must be attached to this application.
ELIGIBLE COURSES
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Students must have exhausted all course offerings within the desired subject area in the district.
The course is not offered by the school.
The course is taken during the REGULARLY SCHEDULED school year.
The student’s schedule at high school has been reduced to accommodate a dual enrollment course.
REMINDER…2015 BPS Academic Summer School
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE – May 29, 2015
Register on or before the deadline and $$ SAVE $$
High School* Classes- Save $30.00
Middle School Classes- Save $10.00
Register at www.communityed.net or call (248) 203-3800 for more information.
*The deadline for second semester high school classes is extended to June 16, 2015
Summer Food Program
We would like to provide families with information regarding the Summer Food Service Program as
we enter the summer months. The SFSP is a Child Nutrition Program that feeds children during
school summer vacations. Families that qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program used during
the school year are eligible. Summer Food Service Program information is available at
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-43092_34491---,00.html or on the district’s Food Service
website at
http://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=183502&sessionid=d7e81a22f4
4f4754f1b880c2307ddd16
Sophomore Parking Pass Sale/Distribution
Sophomores wishing to purchase a parking pass for the remainder of the year need to:
1. Pick up their Vehicle Registration form in the front office or near attendance.
2. Fill out their Vehicle Registration form (with parent signature) and return it along with $10.00 by
Friday 5/22/15. If paying by check please make checks payable to Groves High School.
3. Turn in Vehicle registration forms. Return forms and $10.00 Thursday or Friday 7:00am-7:25am,
A or B lunch, after school, 2:50pm – 3:15 (Thursday only) near the attendance office.
4. Pick up your parking pass from the main office Friday afternoon.
Students who have purchased parking passes may begin parking at Groves on Tuesday, May 26 th
Upcoming Events
Environmental Science Fall Trip
Attention all future AP and regular environmental science students. There is an informational meeting
for the Environmental Science field trip taking place in September 2015. These meetings will have
more information and answer questions about the trip. You may come to Seaholm on Tuesday, May
19th from 3:00pm – 3:30 pm in the Little Theater and at Groves Wednesday May 20th, 3:00-3:30pm in
the Little Theater. Sign up is already open, you do not need to attend these informational meetings to
attend. Questions? Email Mr. Wicker or see him in room C9
Thank You from the Groves High School Orchestra
The Groves High School Orchestras’ Forte 5K Run was a huge success on Sunday, May 17 th, thanks
to our many community sponsors and 156 runners. Please help us show our gratitude to our
sponsors by purchasing their goods and services. The Forte 5K sponsors:
Market Fresh
Sehi Computers
Wilson Fine Violins
1-2-3 Studio, Inc.
Premier Pet Supply
Southfield Pediatric Physicians
Allergy and Asthma Specialists
Anderson Music
Beverly Hills Veterinary Assoc.
Brady’s Tavern
Pristine Periodontics & Implants
Tyler, Dumas, Reyes Orthodontics
Detroit Violin Company
Stewart Orthodontics
Dean Sellers Ford
Beverly Hills Pediatrics
Hummon & Gebeck Orthodontics Assoc.
Patrick Construction
Remember, if you participated in the Run, take your runner’s number to Brady’s Tavern this week.
Spend $25 and receive $10 off your bill. You must present your runner’s number. Offer valid through
May 24th. And don’t forget Market Fresh, for everything you’ll need to make your year-end festivities
special! Thanks again to everyone who made our Forte 5K Run a success.
Student News
Community Service Opportunities
Parents of Juniors
Please click on the following link and sign up to assist with last minute food and decoration tasks for the Senior All Night
Party while our seniors and their parents are attending graduation.
Volunteering for this event will allow you to get a sneak peek at what goes on behind the scenes to pull together a great
event for our seniors. If you are interested in participating in the SANP committee for your child next year, you definitely
will want to volunteer!!
Any questions, please contact Lori Sandercock / [email protected]
Memorial Day – Silent Dismissal Tuesday, May 26 At Greenfield Elementary
What is the true meaning of Memorial Day? Many of our students are unaware of the reason for the
holiday and why they don’t have to come to school on the last Monday of May. We hope we are
changing this. Tuesday, May 26th will be a Silent Dismissal. When students are on school grounds,
they will be asked to walk without talking until they leave school grounds as a way of showing respect
for those that have served our country.
Prior to this silent dismissal, we will be talking to students about the difficult job our armed forces face
every day and how some have made the ultimate sacrifice in order to provide the freedoms that we
enjoy. This is why we celebrate and observe Memorial Day. Members of the local Military Units and
VFW organizations have been invited to take part in the event, as are any active or retired military
personnel that have children in Birmingham Public Schools. These active or retired personnel are
asked to be at Greenfield School at 3:30 p.m. to line the sidewalks around school as students exit the
building.
How can you help with this event? Please have the children wear Red, White and Blue. If you are
picking up your child on Tuesday, May 26th we ask that you wait silently after hearing the bell at 3:50
p.m. As you are exiting the building we ask that you do so silently as to show respect for all that have
served our country.
Dear Greenfield Parents/Guardians,
If you are a veteran or currently serving in the military, please consider joining the Greenfield School
Community for a silent dismissal honoring our service men and women on Tuesday, May 26th. Feel
free to share this email with neighbors or family members who serve or have served in the military.
The information below will be shared with our parents regarding the dismissal on May 26th. Please
plan on arriving at Greenfield School (31200 Fairfax Ave., Beverly Hills) at 3:30 p.m. in uniform.
If you are available to share your time or have questions, please contact Joan Crampton, Greenfield
Elementary School Secretary, at 248-203-3217.
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 Educational Excellence - an Information Program presented by Brown, Chicago, Columbia,
Cornell, and Rice - will be held on Thursday, June 4, 7:30 pm at the Troy Marriott on Big Beaver Rd. To
register, go to www.exploringeducationalexcellence.org.
College Openings for Fall 2015 Semester - More than 220 colleges and universities (including several in
Michigan) still have openings, aid and housing available to qualified freshman and/or transfer students for the
Fall 2015 semester, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling's (NACAC's)
annual College Openings Update. The Update can be viewed online until June 30th at:
www.nacacnet.org/collegeopenings
Paying for College (for high school seniors) –
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Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program: application due June 15 and available at
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm.
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship Program: several awards granted to HS seniors and current college
students interested in automotive industry including engineering, marketing and trucking; must of at least
3.0 GPA; apply online by June 30, 2015 at http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/education.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers Minority Scholarship: for minority students (African-,
Hispanic-, Native American or Alaskan Native) graduating with at least 3.0 GPA; apply online
www.aiche.org/Students/Scholarships/index.aspx by July 1, 2015.
Fire Suppression Systems Association Education Foundation Scholarship: for current HS seniors and
college students interested in Fire Protection program of study; apply online at www.fssa.net by July 1,
2015.
Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program: for minorities (African-, Hispanic-, Native American or
Alaskan Native); current HS seniors or college students interested in chemistry, physics, info management,
computing and software systems, material science, printing management science, or engineering; minimum
3.0 GPA; apply online www.xeroxstudentcareers.com by Sept 30, 2015.
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.
Senior All Night Party Updates
Important information….
Thank you for reading the ANP updates! We’re almost there…
We would like to list the plans Groves graduates have planned for the fall. Please let us know what
college or post secondary educational program you plan to attend, where you plan to travel, what
“gap year” activity you are pursuing”, what branch of military you are considering, or what other post
secondary plans you have
Send an email to [email protected]
OUR LAST MEETING!!
Tuesday May 26th
7 pm – Staff Planning Room
SENIOR WISHES and BABY PICTURES
You’re close to the deadline. Don’t wait any longer!
BABY PICTURES This will be one of your student’s favorite memories as well as being a beautiful
memento. Wishes and pictures are a big part of the party décor and will be presented together as a
handmade, specially designed piece of artwork, which your senior will take home. We want all
students represented. Looking at these creative keepsakes is an event in itself for the kids. Please
don’t leave your student out. If you didn’t have professional senior pictures taken, just send a current
photo, and the baby picture can be of any young age.
Please send to the ANP mailbox in 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.
The deadline for sending your pictures is May 21st
Questions? Vanessa Parnell 313-629-9362 / Ellie Noble 248-417-7777.
SENIOR WISHES
What is a ‘Senior Wish’?
A Senior Wish is a message to your senior which says, 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, pets,
teammates, coaches, teachers, etc. We encourage you to approach anyone significant in the life of
your senior.
When are Senior Wishes delivered?
Seniors will receive their Wishes at the Senior All Night Party in a personalized, specially designed
display.
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 attached ‘Wishes’ PDF to order your Senior Wishes.
Questions? Chris Nader [email protected] / Elena Munoz Turner [email protected]
You may not think pictures and wishes is a big deal, but really, it is.
Please, make your senior a part of this one. You’ll be glad you did.
VOLUNTEERS
If you have a junior or senior—we need you!
Please sign up on the links below to participate in the Senior All Night Party on May 31. If you
have done so already, THANK YOU!
With only 17 more days to go, we desperately need more parents to volunteer and get involved in the
event activities that last ALL NIGHT! It's easy and no experience necessary!
We especially need to fill slots in the following areas:
6:45-9:45 pm / Pre-Party Food Set-Up
Shift 2 - 11:30pm-2:30 am / Entertainment & Games / Security / Community Service
Shift 3 - 2:30-4:00ish / Event Bags / Food / Security / Clean Up
Yes, I'm begging.....please consider pulling an "all nighter" with your graduate!
We also need help with moving prizes from vans into the Groves gym on Saturday, May 30th
from 9:00 am-12:00 pm.
This is a great way to help if you are unable to make the party on May 31.
For more information please contact : Lori Sandercock [email protected]
Volunteer Committee
Click or cut and paste to your browser
2015 SANP Senior Parent Volunteer Sign Up Up:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/148y7zI6c_YzzeJFJKuOytn99Yds8neLXgUd5Ci2eYk/edit?usp=sharing
2015 SANP Junior Parent Volunteer Sign Up
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19DQqpHT369zjt6BhVVjlCNk_uxJZygcj3gQVhWrSICw/edit#
gid=0
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.
THE COLLECTION CONTAINER WILL BE IN THE OFFICE
BEGINNING MONDAY, MAY 4TH!
WE ARE ALSO ASKING EACH SENIOR TO BRING AN ITEM TO THE SENIOR ALL NIGHT
PARTY. THEY WILL RECEIVE A RAFFLE TICKET FOR EACH ITEM.
REGISTRATION
Please Respond – we still have several seniors with unconfirmed attendance.
This is a night your student doesn’t want to miss! 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, please contact
Karen Carrick at 248-214-4901 or [email protected].
For financial assistance, contact Cathy Hurley.
It takes a village—
We have many dedicated volunteers working hard to make
this a fun and memorable event for all Groves seniors.
Please be sure to read all weekly ANP emails and
respond to requests as promptly as possible.
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!
Thank You From The Groves’ Senior Party
Please support these businesses with your patronage
2015 Senior All Night Party Shout Outs!
10th Edition
THANKS!! to the following for supporting the
2015 Senior All Night Party!
Businesses
Penn Station – Southfield & 13 Mile, Beverly Hills
Astrein’s Jewelry – Downtown Birmingham
Karma Yoga – Bloomfield Hills
The Lodge Grill – Keego Harbor
Roland Optics-Bloomfield Hills
Franklin Athletic Club-Southfield
The Varsity Shop-Birmingham
Hunter House-Birmingham
Buddy’s Restaurant Pizzeria-Farmington Hills
The Bird and The Bread-Birmingham
Bettermade Snack Foods
Bed, Bath and Beyond
Breath of Spring Florist – Bloomfield Hills
Hit Promotional – Parma Heights, OH
Fit For Health – Jan Jacobs
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
Mark and Susan Davis
Lisa London
James Toliver
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
Greenfield School PTA
Pembroke Elementary PTA
Oakland Community College
Birmingham Bloomfield Credit Union
Groves PTSA
Berkshire Middle School PTSA
West Maple Elementary School PTSA
Birmingham Youth Assistance
Community News and Opportunities
Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition (BBCC)
Wanted: Talented High School Bands and Performers for the BBCC Youth Action Board Battle of the
Bands to be held on Friday, June 12 in Shain Park. Contact Kelly at [email protected] or visit
www.bbcoalition.org for more info.
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.
Friends of Different Learners
Wrap Up 2015 & Plan 2016!
June 4, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Birmingham Covington School (BCS)
1525 Covington Road • Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Have input on speakers, programming, events, projects, and goals for the 2015-16 school year!
Every voice brings added perspective and benefit for different learners. All Friends meetings are
FREE and open to everyone! For more information contact Denise Moore
[email protected] or 248-990-8282 or go to our web
site www.friendsofdifferentlearners.org
2015 Academic Summer School
REMINDER…
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE – May 29, 2015
Register on or before the deadline and $$ SAVE $$
High School* Classes- Save $30.00
Middle School Classes- Save $10.00
Register at www.communityed.net or call (248) 203-3800 for more information.
*The deadline for second semester high school classes is extended to June 16, 2015
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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