April 2-16, 2015
Volume 1, Issue 15
Week At A Glance
SEAHOLM ENEWS
Seaholm High School
seaholm.birmingham.k12.mi.us
Classes resume on
Monday, April 13
REMINDER
PTA Meeting &
Bond Presentation
9:00 AM
Little Theater
April 15
NO X-BLOCK
Classes start at 7:30
AM
April 14-16
M-Step Testing for
Juniors
Upcoming Events
Monday, April 20
Pre-bubbling for AP
Exams
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2
Hour
There is NO X-Block on Wednesday, April 15 due to the M-Step testing. Please makes
sure your student knows classes start at 7:30 AM.
M-Step Testing – April 14- April 16
ATTENTION JUNIORS! The State of Michigan has adopted the M-Step (Michigan
Student Test of Educational Progress) as its new statewide high school assessment.
The juniors completed the ACT/ACT WorkKeys portions of the test during the first week
of March. The juniors will complete the online M-Step on Tuesday, April 14th,
Wednesday, April 15th and/or Thursday April 16th. Students will be assigned to
groups A thru I. Each group will complete Part 1 of testing during a morning session
and Part 2 of testing during an afternoon session. All Juniors are required to be
present for BOTH DAYS OF TESTING. If you took the ACT and WorkKeys with
accommodations, please go to the Language Lab on Tuesday and Wednesday for
testing.
Invitation from Dan Nerad
Dear Seaholm families,
Tuesday, April 21
Jr. Parent Mtg Pt 2
7 PM
Wednesday, April 22
Counseling Coffee
9 AM
EXPEDITION 2015
Groves 6 – 9 PM
Saturday, April 22
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Please join me on Monday, April 13 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.
I look forward to meeting with you and answering your questions.
Sincerely,
Daniel Nerad
Superintendent
From Career & College Planning Center
Seniors:
Upcoming
Athletic Events
Schedule for the
week of April 5
FAFSA is transitioning away from the PIN to a new, FSA ID to provide more security.
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The change is to take place April 26 and affects high school seniors, current college
students and parents. A link to the FSA ID application page will be posted on the
FAFSA.gov website at the end of April. Any questions, go to the FAFSA.gov website
or call 1-800-433-3243.
Other Scholarship deadlines are approaching. Check out the website, especially
the SOS Scholarship, Maggie Miller Scholarship and MSU Alumni Club of Oakland
County.
Juniors:
*XBlock College Workshops bring in a series of speakers to offer information in
preparing for the college search and application journey.
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April 21 – Jr/Jr Parent Night – 7 pm, Auditorium
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April 22 – Michigan – Completing the Common App, Little Theatre, xblock
7:30 am
MSU's James Madison College of Public and International Affairs hosts a series
of Junior Visit Days on April 6th, 8th and 17th. Visits begin at 10 am at Club Spartan
in Case Hall. Space is limited. Register online at www.jmc.msu.edu/visit.
More information is available on my website. Also, follow me on Twitter
@SeaholmCollege and sign up for Text Alerts by texting “@sea-stahl” to 248-2554644.
From the Counselor’s Corner – Attention Juniors!
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The 5 Annual Junior College Workshop takes place over the next several months
during xblock. This program is designed to familiarize and to prepare Juniors with
navigating their upcoming college application process. Topics to be shared include
writing a great essay, completing the common application, submitting your transcript,
asking for letters of recommendation and visiting campuses. Sessions begin March
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18 and no sign up is required…all are welcome! Check the College and Career
website for details or email Mrs. Stahl at [email protected].
JUNIOR/PARENT NIGHT PART II
Juniors and their parents are invited to attend a presentation from Mrs. Vanderveen,
counselor, and Judi Stahl, College/Career Advisor, to learn more about the
upcoming college search and application process. The meeting takes place on April
21st at 7 pm in the Seaholm Auditorium. No sign up required and all are welcome!
Prom Dresses Donate to Hope Closet
Do you have old dresses you wore once and know you'll never wear again?
Bring them down to Seaholm’s main office to donate to Hope Closet. Hope Closet in
Royal Oak is a place where underprivileged families in the area can come and get the
clothing they need. People can donate dresses up until Friday, April 18th, and please
make sure they gently used are relatively clean.
SEAHOLM’S GOT TALENT – 7th Annual Talent Show
Did you miss the SOS Talent Show earlier this month? Want to check out some of
the highlights? Check out the video on Youtube. Click here to link to the video.
Reminder PTA Meeting – Monday, April 13 9 AM
Please plan on attending our next PTA Meeting on Monday, April 13 at 9 AM. The
meeting will include a discussion with Dr. Nerad about the District’s 2015 Bond
proposal. Attendees will have a chance to learn about the proposal and it’s affect on
our schools and community. There will be an opportunity for you to answer any
questions you may have about this proposal. The meeting will be held in the Little
Theater.
MANDATORY MEETING
for AP TEST TAKERS
THERE WILL BE AN AP PRE-REGISTRATION MEETING ON
Monday, April 20th
Starting @ the beginning of 2nd hour
In The Auditorium
It is imperative that you attend.
You will not have time to complete this information on the AP
test day.
Please see your counselor, if you have a conflict.
Birmingham Special Education Parent Advisory
Council (PAC)
New Members Wanted!!!
Consider becoming a member, PAC “Meet and Greet” coffee dates:
Starbucks- Lasher and Maple
April 14, 2015, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
April 15, 2015, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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Annual BEF Garage Sale COMING SOON!
Spring cleaning begins today! We are looking for students and community members
willing to help volunteer at this important fundraiser for our schools. Please contact
Barb Chegash at [email protected] if you can spare a few hours.
The Birmingham Education Foundation Garage Sale is April 16-19 at Berkshire
Middle School. Drop off Thursday from 3:00-9:00 pm; Friday-all day, Sale-April 18,
8:00-2:00 pm and bag sale, April 19, 10:00-1:00 pm.
Come and support our schools – donate, volunteer, shop!
The Imago – Now Accepting Submissions
The Imago: Seaholm's Journal of Literature and Aesthetics, is now accepting
submissions. Encourage your child to display their work and impact the student
community. Have them submit their best writing, art and photography to
[email protected] to display their work and impact the student community.
Holly Basile Gymnastics State Champion on the
Floor – Congrats!
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Holly took 1 place on the floor at the USA Gymnastics Level 8 state meet this past
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weekend (she also took 3 place on vault). It was very exciting!
She will be competing at the Regional meet in South Bend, later this month.
Congratulations and good luck in South Bend!
Attention Seaholm PTA Members!
It’s that time of year to select our PTA “Volunteer of the Year”. Our PTA recognizes
the importance of having volunteers in our schools and rewards outstanding
volunteers with this award. Is there someone whose contribution to our school has
been absolutely invaluable? Someone who deserves to be recognized for all he/she
has done this year? If so, please consider nominating him/her for Seaholm
Volunteer of the Year. Nominations are due by Wednesday, April 1 and voting will
take place at the April 13th meeting. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Nomination Forms available on the Seaholm PTA Webpage or by clicking here!
Senior Parents:
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Check out the Senior Bulletin for complete information on senior activities
and dates. Information on the Senior All Night Party, graduation yard signs,
senior wishes, and volunteer opportunities are all there. The Senior Bulletin
is a tab on the left side of the Seaholm High School web page.
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Senior All Night Party: Parent Volunteers are needed for the 2105 Party.
This event is not to miss with lots of opportunities to help - just go to
SignUp Genius and add your name!!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4daca92ba46-allnight
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
Are you busy on Saturday, April 25? Join us!
Shades of Pink Foundation is an organization that helps women in the metro-Detroit
area struggling with breast cancer. The organization pays non-medical bills and their
biggest fundraiser is the Zoo Walk on Saturday April 25th. Seaholm is trying to get a
team of over 100 people.
You can register at shadesofpinkfoundation.org under the Seaholm team. April 11th is
the deadline for early registration. April 12th, the price increases $10 and you will not
receive a t-shirt.
Birmingham Public Schools Mobile App!
BPS is pleased to announce that we have launched a new mobile app for parents
and families. Working toward our Strategic Planning goals to promote strong
communication with our families to aid in student success, this app will help us keep
you informed using the latest technology and resources available. We also
recognize that you are constantly on the go, multitasking and expecting information
on-demand.
With this in mind, we are proud to have our own mobile application, Birmingham
PS, free for all parents, students, staff, alumni and community members who want
to stay in touch with us. With Birmingham PS, you can check events and athletics
schedules, connect with the district on social media and easily access important
school and classroom resources—all right from your mobile device. The new mobile
app puts all the important information in one, easy-to-use location, making it a
breeze for you to access the content you need while on the go, from the device of
their choice. Users can also enjoy custom feeds to the district and their local school.
You can find our app by searching Birmingham PS in the iTunes App Store or
Google Play. Once you have downloaded the app, you can select the schools
you’re interested in following.
Friends of Different Learners
What’s In Your Medicine Cabinet?
Natural and Alternative Remedies
Seaholm High School
2436 W. Lincoln Street
Birmingham MI 48009
PHONE:
(248)203-3700
FAX:
(248) 203-3706
TO REPORT ABSENCE:
248-203-3700
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For more information
See us at:
seaholm.birmingham.k12.mi.us
April 16, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Birmingham Covington School (BCS)
1525 Covington Road • Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Dimpi Patel, ND, Troy Naturopathic
Kathy Sinclair Pearson, parent
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For more information contact Denise Moore at [email protected] or
248-990-8282 www.friendsofdifferentlearners.org
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.