Bay City Central High School

Central High School
Volume 4, Issue 8
May
3rd
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18th
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23rd
Senior Decision Day Celebration
Senior Cap & Gown distribution
Prom and Post Prom
Bay Area Community Foundation notifies
all scholarship applicants of their awards
Day 1: Band Bounce “American Dream”
Day 2: Band Bounce “American Dream”
Project Unify Trivia Night Fundraiser
Bay Commitment Awards Ceremony
Senior Baccalaureate
Trivia Night hosted by “Youth Advisory
Council of Bay County”
Senior Exam Exempt list ran
Central HS Cheer Tryouts
May 23 – 24, 2016
Small gym from 3-5 pm
Mandatory Parent Meeting (see attached flyer)
Central HS Dance Team Tryouts
May 23-24-25-26, 2016
Large Gym from 7-9 pm
25th
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Senior Honors Assembly
Senior Barbecue
Senior Commencement Practice
Last day for seniors “Class of 2016”
May-June 2016
27th
31st
No School30th No School
Senior Exam Day (if not exempt)
June
1st
8th
9th
12th
Senior Exam Day (if not exempt)
Grades 9-10-11 Exam Day #1
Grades 9-10-11 Exam Day #2
Last Day of School
School dismissed at 11:22 am
Class of 2016 Commencements
BCPS Summer Food Service Program
June 13 – August 18, 2016
Monday – Thursday
*Breakfast: 8:30-9 am
*Lunch: 11:45 am – 12:30 pm
*subject to change
Bay City Central High School’s
21st Century Community Learning Center
Summer Program
June 15 – July 28, 2016 (Mon.-Thurs.)
9 am – 12 pm
*no program July 4-8
2016-17 Calendar Dates
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
2
Prom/Post Prom, Seniors, Summer Camps/Programs
3-4
Band Bounce, Co-Op Voting, Link Crew Ldrs., Project
Class of 2020 Freshman Orientation
Thursday, August 18, 2016
8 am – 2 pm (meet in Large Gym)
More information will be mailed this summer
Unify, SVSU Field Trip, MET, Wolves Den, Yearbooks
5-6
2016/17 Busing Information, Directory, Seniors, Sports
Information (Banquets, Conditioning, Tryouts)
Attachments: 2016/17 Busing Form, Cheer Tryouts, Trivia Night,
Link Leader application, Summer Girls Basketball Schedule
Central High School Newsletter | May 2016 | Page 1
Grades 10-11-12 Open Registration
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
8 am – 12 pm (Main Hallway)
More information will be mailed this summer
Senior Decision Day celebration is Tues., May 3rd
from 1:30-2:30 pm. Contact Ms. Lang in the
Counseling Office if you have questions about the
celebration. Phone: 989-893-9541 ext. 1460 or
by email [email protected]
Summer Camps
Students,
Check out the summer box in the
Counseling Center to view some
amazing summer opportunities for
9th-11th graders.
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Covenant Health Care –
Summer Volunteer Program
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Miami University – Summer
Scholar 2 week programs
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CMU – Leadership Camp
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NYU – Summer Programs and
Pre College
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Cleveland Institute of Art both
2 and 4 week courses
Delta College
Camp Health & Wellness
June 21-23, 2016
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
For students entering Gr. 9-12
*refer to attached flyer for more
information
BCC Prom “A Night Under the Stars” will be held at the Bay City
Scottish Rite Masonic Center on Center Ave. from 8-11 pm on
Sat., May 7, 2016.
Keep the party going with Post Prom being held at Central High
School this year saving the cost of a rental fee so that those
funds can be used to give away more prizes to our students.
Post Prom begins at 11:15 pm, May 7th and ends at
3:00 am, May 8th. Students not only receive prizes
but will enjoy magical entertainment, fun
games and delicious food.
We are planning to keep around 200 students entertained this
night and could use both help and donations.
Parents ~ we need some help to make this event
happen and to flow smoothly.
Please, if you can help call Tina Demo at 989-891-0605 or
email Ginger Herzog at [email protected] by next
Monday, May 2nd so that we can plan accordingly. If you
haven’t completed the district’s volunteer application please
complete and return one to the school office before the event.
There is one attached with this newsletter.
Help is needed to run games and various activities during the
event. Coffee will be provided for the parents.
Bay City Central’s 21st Century
Community Learning Center is
excited to kick off its summer
program registration.
Students experience major
learning loss when they are not
participating in engaging and
educational activities. Don’t let
your student miss out on six
weeks of educational and
recreational activities focused on
art, health, college/career
readiness, cooking, science,
teamwork and much more!
15th
We will begin on Wed., June
and end on Thurs., July 28th. We
run 9am-12pm every Monday thru
Thursday with one week off for
Independence Day. Stop by the
main office in mid-May to register!
FOOD donations can be dropped off at Central High School’s
cafeteria Sat., May 7th between 7-10 pm. Donation possibilities
include fruit trays, veggie trays with dip and come finger-food
snacks.
CASH donations are also appreciated (needed ahead of time) as
we will be ordering pizza and subs.
Also GIFT CARDS will be used as prizes. Some suggestions:
restaurants, google play, Visa, department stores, etc.
Cash/gift donations can be dropped off to Tina Demo in Central
High School’s main office.
SENIOR REMINDERS
Bay Area Community Foundation will notify all scholarship
applicants about their awards on Tues., May 10, 2016.
Tues., May 17th from 7-8 pm is the Bay Commitment Awards
Ceremony (required for recipients).
Central High School Newsletter | May 2016 | Page 2
Central High School’s Variety/Talent Show Band Bounce
Thursday-Friday, May 12-13, 2016
Show time is 7pm in the Auditorium
Cost is $5 / person and $3 / senior citizen *pay at the door
Project Unify is an education-based project supported by the U.S. Department of Education that uses
the sports and education programs of Special Olympics to promote school communities that foster
respect, dignity and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities.
Individuals with and without disabilities participate in sports and other activities in an attempt to
change perceptions, improve attitudes and increase acceptance of all students. Sporting activities that
Central High School typically participates in are soccer, bowling, bocce ball, and basketball. Students
also work together to fundraise.
We work hard to create a school climate where all students are accepted.
Project Unify is holding a Trivia Night fundraiser on Fri., May 13, 2016. Don’t be afraid, come and
have a great time!!
Knights of Columbus on Linn Street at 7 pm
Cost is $10 per person *there is a limit of 6 people per team
Bring your own snacks or enjoy snacks provided. There will be a cash bar.
In addition to trivia, there will be a 50/50 drawing and select your prize raffle. Limited to 80 trivia
players. If you would like to reserve your team, donate a prize or have any questions, please email
Penny Hildinger at [email protected]. (flyer attached)
Link Crew Applications available (due by May 10, 2016)*
Applications are available in the main office for next year’s Link Crew Leaders. Link leaders are a very
important part of BCC. They are upperclassmen who mentor 8-10 Freshmen students and help their
transition to high school be as smooth as possible. Please read the application carefully before
applying.
Prospective leaders must be able to attend ALL of the following events:
Link Leader spring training
~ Saturday, May 14th from 9am to 12pm
Link Leader summer training
~ Sunday, July 31st from 3:00pm – 9:00pm in BCC Commons
~ Monday, August 1st from 9:00am – 3:00pm in BCC Commons
Freshman Orientation: Thursday, August 18th, 6:30am-3:00pm @ BCC
Applications are due by May 10th in room 220. Applications from students who are juniors or seniors
next year are considered first. Students who are going to be sophomores next year are invited to
apply in case there are not enough upperclassmen who apply. (application attached)
Central High School Newsletter | May 2016 | Page 3
Big Sales at the Wolves Den!!
Open 10:15 am – Noon most school days.
All long sleeve $20
All short sleeve $10
Cash or check sales only. No credit cards.
*sizes limited to items in stock
Don’t forget to order your student a yearbook. 2016 BCC yearbooks are
ordered online at www.treering.com/validate. Enter our school’s passcode:
101402499721788 when ordering. Everything is done online, pay for your
order with your debit/credit card. The cost is $50. You can also purchase
them with a Visa gift card. The last day to order a book is July 24, 2016.
Books will be delivered to BCC in early September.
Bay City Central / Western Co-Op Program has a chance to win $300 through the Bay
Community Foundation!! Copy and paste the link below to vote for us.
http://bayfoundation.org/give-local-bay-2016/
April 22 Bay City Central students visited Saginaw Valley
State University for the science symposium. Stacy Lang,
College Advisor and Mark Skiles, Engineering teacher took
20 students to learn about engineering and science careers.
We saw many interesting STEM projects, like the cardinal
race car and senior project presentations from most
disciplines on campus.
Michigan Education Trust (MET) Offers Pay-As-You-Go Plan
MET contracts offer the new pay-as-you-go option!
This option allows purchasers to buy contracts by credit hours rather than in semester increments.
This is a good option even if you intend to purchase one or more semesters in a lump sum, as it
leaves the contract open to future contributions as opposed to a regular lump sum purchase that is
closed and cannot be added to in the future. Once a contract has been purchased, friends and family
can also make contributions to the contract.
Please review the Pay-As-You-Go FAQ's for additional information.
Bay City Public Schools Indian Education Program
407 W. Ohio St., Bay City, MI 487086 / 989-667-4015
Facebook “Indian Education Turtle Shell’ or email [email protected]
May 4: Drum ~ May 18: Spring Gathering (5-6 pm)
Central High School Newsletter | May 2016 | Page 4
Join the BCC Cheer or Dance Team!!
Dance tryouts are May 23-24-25-26, 2016
7-9 pm in BCC’s Large Gym
Contact Bre at [email protected]
Or 989-415-1313 if you have questions.
Cheer tryouts are May 23-24, 2016
3-5 pm in BCC’s Small Gym
*there is a mandatory parent meeting June 2nd (flyer attached)
Contact Mrs. Nelsen (Head Coach) at [email protected] or 989-906-4655
with any questions you may have.
Spring Sports Banquet information:
All banquets are held at The Grand in Essexville starting at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be on sale in the Main
Office until 2:40 pm the FRIDAY BEFORE the banquet date (shown below):
May 26th: Boys & Girls Track
June 1st: Tennis & Golf
June 6th: Baseball & Lacrosse
June 7th: Softball & Soccer
Summer Conditioning known as of April 29, 2016:
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Boys Basketball Summer Conditioning starts June 10, 2016 at 3 pm in the Large Gym. Contact
Mr. Gilliam with questions at [email protected].
Varsity Football conditioning in the Weight Room begins June 13, 2016 at 8:45 am. Contact Mr.
Fraser at [email protected] with any questions.
JV Football conditioning in the Weight Room begins June 13, 2016 at 8:45 am. Contact Mr.
Bishop at [email protected] with any questions.
Freshman Football conditioning in the Weight Room begins June 13, 2016 at 8:45 am. Contact
Mr. Anderson at [email protected] with any questions.
Volleyball conditioning begins June 13, 2016 from 10am-12pm in the Large Gym.
Summer Girls Basketball begins at 9 am in the Large Gym on June 13, 2016. Contact Mr.
Thunberg at [email protected] or by phone 989-798-0696 with any questions. *the rest
of the summer schedule is attached
o Open gym is open to all 9-12 graders
o JV and Varsity will be attending the Bay City YMCA
Central High School Newsletter | May 2016 | Page 5
Seniors
Wed., May 4th will be the day to pick up your cap & gown for graduation. This will again take
place in the Conference Room (by door #10) before school and during both lunches ~ NOT during class
time.
Baccalaureate is Wed., May 18th and is held at First Presbyterian Church (on Center Ave.). Seniors
must wear dress clothes, cap & gown (these attire expectations are the same for the Honors Assembly
and graduation day). Seniors arrive to the church at 5:30 pm with the service starting at 6 pm.
The Senior Honors Assembly is Wed., May 25th and will be held in the Auditorium. Parents, the
program begins at 9 am. *Seniors, see below for important instruction:
1) Seniors must arrive by 7:20 am wearing dress clothes, cap & gown.
2) If you receive scholarships and/or awards and would like for them to be published in the program
for this day YOU MUST submit them to Mrs. Luczak in the Counseling Office by Thurs., April 21 st.
Commencement practice will follow the Honors Assembly on Wed., May 25th.
The last day of school for seniors (Class of 2016) is Thurs., May 26th. If you are not exempt from
exams those will be taking place Tues., May 31st and Wed., June 1st.
The Class of 2016 Graduation Ceremony will take place at 7 pm on Sun., June 12th.
Commencements will be held in Engel Stadium (weather permitting).
Looking ahead …
Attached with this newsletter is a letter from our Transportation Department and a transportation
request for the 2016-17 school year. The form is requested to the Transportation Department by June
12, 2016. The address to send the form is:
Bay City Public Schools, Transportation Department
480 Midland Road, Bay City, MI 48706
Call the dispatch office is you have any questions at 989-662-4416
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Principal Marciniak _________________________ 891.0601
Assistant Principals:
Mr. Fraser ________________________________ 891.0616
Mr. Kowalczyk _____________________________ 891.0603
Mrs. Thunberg ____________________________ 891.0602
Counseling Office ____________________ 891.0617 (7a-3p)
FAX# 893.5837
Media Center __________________ 891.2041 (7:30a-2:30p)
Student Records ________________ 891.0613 (7:30a-3:30p)
FAX# 895.6518
Office hours are:
After School Program Dir.___ 893.9541 ext. 1208 (9:30-2:30)
Program Contact between 2:30-5 pm __ 893.9541 ext. 1409
Monday-Thursday from 7 am to 4 pm
Friday from 7 am to 3:30 pm
Athletic Office ___________________ 891.0615 (11a-3:30p)
FAX# 893.8866
Attendance Office ____________________ 891.0610 (7a-3p)
Cafeteria _________________________________ 893.0390
Co-Op Office ______________________________ 891.0632
We’re on the Web! Visit us at www.baycitycentral.com
Facebook too! Search: Bay City Central High School-Official
Site
Central High School Newsletter | May 2016 | Page 6
Summer Girls Basketball Schedule
2016
June
Date
Monday June 13
Tuesday June 14
Wednesday June 15
Thursday June 16
Monday June 20
Tuesday June 21
Wednesday June 22
Event
Open Gym
JV/Varsity Scrimmage at Bay YMCA/BCC
Open Gym
Open Gym
JV/Varsity Scrimmage at Bay YMCA/BCC
Open Gym
Open Gym
JV/Varsity at Bay YMCA/BCC
Open Gym
Open Gym
JV/Varsity Scrimmage at Bay YMCA/BCC
Time
9:00-10:30
TBA
9:00-10:30
9:00-10:30
TBA
9:00-10:30
9:00-10:30
TBA
9:00-10:30
9:00-10:30
TBA
Thursday June 23
Open Gym
9:00-10:30
Monday June 27
Open Gym
JV/Varsity Scrimmage at Bay YMCA/BCC
9-00-10:30
TBA
Tuesday June 28
Open Gym
9:00-10:30
Open Gym
JV/Varsity Scrimmage at Bay YMCA/BCC
9:00-10:30
TBA
Open Gym
9:00-10:30
Wednesday June 29
Thursday June 30
July
July 4-9
MHSAA Dead Period
All practices will be conducted at Bay City Central in the large gym.
Open Gym is open to all 9-12 Graders
July and August times will be finalized at a later time.
*JV and Varsity will be attending the Bay City YMCA Summer League.
JV and Varsity will be playing on Monday and Wednesday. Games will be played at the YMCA and
at BCC. Playing times for both teams will be announced at a later date when I receive the schedule
from the YMCA.
If questions, I can be reached at [email protected] or 798-0696.
attachment 3
BCC Link Leader Application 2016-2017
Due by Tuesday, May 10 to room 220
Name______________________________________________ Grad Yr___________
2nd hour teacher (now) ____________________________ Room Number__________
Do you plan to do Career Center or Co-Op next year?
Yes-AM
Yes-PM
NO
What school did you go to for Middle School? ________________________________
Have you ever been a Link Crew Leader ?
Yes
No
If so, what would you do the same way or do
differently next year? _________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
What are your after school commitments next school year? List sports, clubs, jobs, interests and activities that
could affect the time you devote to Link Crew.___________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Describe the best experience you’ve had working with people and how this can translate to your experiences as a
Link Crew Leader. _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
What are your ideas for getting freshmen and new students involved in the school?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
What qualities do you have that would make you a good leader and positive role model for incoming freshmen?
__________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Tell me about your experience with your Link Leader as a freshman (good or bad). How has that experience
influenced you to want to be a Link Crew Leader for incoming freshmen?________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Use an additional sheet of paper to express “Why I would like to be a Link Crew Leader”.
Limit this to a half page. Complete applications and signed Leader Contracts (on reverse
side) are due in the Main Office or to Room 220 by Tues, May 10, 3:00pm. Leaders will be
announced May 13th.
Link Crew Leader Contract
Below are dates and events you are required to attend as a Link Leader: please make sure you are
available to attend these events before you apply. By signing this application, you are agreeing to be available for
the following activities and to participate in the following required activities: (put initials next to each item below).
You CANNOT be a Link Leader if can’t attend every minute of each of the following events.
Link Leader training (May Day) (MANDATORY)
o Saturday, May 14 9am to 12PM
Link Leader summer training (MANDATORY)o Saturday, August 13, 9:00am-3:00pm in BCC Commons
o Sunday, August 14th, 4:00pm-8:00pm in BCC Commons
Freshman Orientation: Thursday, August 25th, 6:30am - 3:00pm @ BCC.
First day of school: be early, wear your Link Leader shirt and help freshmen with directions and
questions.
Post-Orientation Leadership camp: TBD (September)
Extra-Curricular Events and Activities: ongoing in 2016-2017 School Year. Throughout the year, Link
Crew leaders are expected to attend and assist at events such as Tailgate Parties, Back to School Dance,
Parent-Teacher Conferences, Cocoa and Cram, Movie Night, Fundraising Activities and more. Leader
meetings happen at least once a month and attendance at these meetings is required.
Freshmen Contacts and Leader Logs: Leaders are expected to maintain contact with assigned
freshmen and keep a log of at least one contact per month.
Mid-Year Development Day – 2:45 – 5:15 after school in Jan or Feb. Date to be determined.
It is both a privilege and an honor to serve Central High School as a Link Crew leader. I understand that if I am
chosen to be a Link Crew Leader, then it was because I was recommended by my teachers and chosen by my
Link Crew coordinators to represent Central High School. Upon acceptance into the program, I agree that I will
represent Central in a positive manner at all times; I will not partake in illegal activities; I will be honest, respectful,
and courteous at all times; I will accept consequences for my actions graciously and without complaint; I will
demonstrate positive student behavior. I will follow all school rules, avoid absences and truancies, complete my
school work on time, and pass all of my classes; I will avoid all verbal and physical confrontations; I will attend
100% of all trainings at least 80% of the Link Crew meetings, extra-curricular events and activities; and I
will do what it takes to nurture our freshman and provide them with the best experience possible.
I agree that if I do not follow these expectations or do not choose to act responsibly, in and out of school, I may be
removed from the Link Crew Program. As a result, my freshmen or new students will be assigned to another
leader. I understand these consequences as a leader and a role model for freshmen. I will do “the right thing”
even when adults aren’t watching.
I am excited to become a Link Crew Leader at Central High School. By signing this application, I agree that if
chosen as a Link Leader, I am able to attend all of the dates listed above (as indicated by my initials next to
each), will abide by the listed conditions, and will commit to being a positive role model for Central High School.
Signature __________________________________________________ Date _____________________
Central
attachment 4
Cheer Tryouts
May 23-24
3:00-5:00, Small Gym
Mandatory Parent Meeting
Cheerleader must attend with an adult who can make clothing choices and pay
for camp and clothing that night.
Please read the financial obligations page on our website
Thursday, June 3,6:30 BCC Media Center
CORRECTION:
NO CUTS!
If you complete
the tryout, you
will be placed on
a BCC cheer team.
Thursday, June 2nd*
Coach Contact Information
Head Coach Megan Tourda-Nelsen
989-906-4655 cell
[email protected]
Asst. Coach Karly Hair
989-928-0763 cell
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C
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Youth Cheer Team
Next school year: Girls in grades 2-5
This will include 6-8 practices of learning material, tumbling, stunting,
and cheering for the Wolves at selected home football games!
The team will be coached by the BCC Varsity Cheer Program.
Practices will begin the week of August 14 and will be held in BCC’s
small gym “typically” from 5:30-6:30. Practice and game schedules will
be sent to you at a later date when team schedules are complete.
This opportunity requires a commitment to attend scheduled practices
and games.
JOIN THE FUN……..CHEER
BCC!!!
Cost is $50 which includes a cheer outfit
---------------------------------------------------------------------------PLEASE MAIL THIS FORM & PAYMENT BY AUGUST 1st to:
Bay City Central Cheer Program- ATTN: Megan Tourda-Nelsen
1624 Columbus Avenue Bay City, MI 48708
Checks payable to: Bay City Central Cheer
CHILD’S NAME__________________________________Grade (2016-2017)________________
Current Mailing Address _________________________________________________________
________________________________City, ZIP___________________
Current Phone number: __________________
Parent name___________________________Parent email______________________________
Parent Signature:__________________________ Date _________________________________