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Artsonia is an online art gallery- check out what BJSHS has been creating in the art room! Especially in the crazy times that we're experiencing right now, this is a safe, fun way to share our student artwork and give them the recognition they deserve. You can view, share, and comment on their artwork and what they've been creating all year- you can even see their entire art portfolio for all of their middle and high school years! You can even help out the BJSHS art room by ordering prints, mugs, cards, and more with your student's artwork on it and the proceeds come right back to our art room. If you are a parent and don't see your student's work, you can contact Miss Barnett or log in with your student's Google account to grant permission. If you do not wish to do this, your student artwork will remain available only to the student and teacher- it's a safe, fun way to share and view all of the great things that our student's accomplish in the art room! https://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=15048

UPDATE FOR 9th-12th GRADE STUDENTS: Good evening families. If you have not heard, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, along with Gov. Whitmer, have extended the current “pause” order for 12 additional days. This means 9th through 12th grade students must remain on remote learning at least until we return from Christmas break. Again, this is only for 9th - 12th grade students. In light of this new information, 9th -12th grade students will continue with their current mode of learning, either online or with packets. If you have been learning online, you will continue to receive your work online. If you have been learning with paper/pencil packets, a new packet will be available for pickup on Thursday, Dec 10th. Please drop off your completed old packet when you pick up the new one. Once you have completed the new packet, you will have until Friday, Dec 18th at 4pm to drop it off. If you do not drop it off by 4pm on Friday the18th, you must bring it back when we all return to school on Jan. 4th, 2021. I cannot stress enough to students and their families how important it is for each student to take ownership in their own learning and complete their schoolwork during this distant learning time. Every teacher is available daily to assist any student who calls or emails. Please take advantage of this resource. If you have any questions, please contact the school office or teachers.

MHSAA UPDATE: Dear MHSAA Community, Today’s announcement from Governor Whitmer and MDHHS has extended the “pause” on high school in-person instruction and high school and middle school sports through Dec. 20. The MHSAA had provided a detailed plan to both Governor Whitmer and MDHHS that would have completed fall tournaments with no spectators as safely as possible during the month of December along with allowing winter sport practices to resume. While we are disappointed in today’s announcement, we will continue to look forward as we remain committed to play three sports seasons to their conclusion. The MHSAA Representative Council will meet on Wednesday of this week to chart out another plan for finishing Fall and restarting Winter. Updated information will reach you again following Wednesday’s Representative Council meeting. Beaverton School will provide the next update upon receipt. We hope our volleyball team can complete their tournament run. GO RED!

The Office of Career and Technical Education has been asked to share the following information: Career Exploration & Awareness Month To recognize the state’s urgent and growing need for talent and the programs and services in place to help and engage residents in employment, training and educational opportunities, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer encourages Michiganders to explore the many career pathways available to them during Career Exploration and Awareness Month, Dec. 1-31. Students, their parents and school counselors are encouraged to check out the Michigan Career and Education Pathfinder site to explore careers and identify educational opportunities throughout the state. Pathfinder helps you make informed choices about educational and career options and plans to reach your goals. This free tool uses labor market information, wage data and other metrics to best match users and their skills with career paths and jobs. To discover other ways to get involved with this year’s Career Exploration and Awareness Month, please visit this online toolkit: https://www.mitalent.org/career-exploration-and-awareness-toolkit. Elyse Walter, Administrative Manager Communications and Outreach Employment and Training Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity 201 N. Washington Sq. Lansing, MI 48913 Cell: 517-449-9731 Email: waltere@michigan.gov

On behalf of Beaverton Schools, we are pleased to inform you that Beaverton Teacher and Softball Coach, Aaron Wentworth, will be inducted into the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2021! Coach Wentworth has coached softball in Beaverton for 30 years and has led his teams to several championships and individual accolades. Congratulations on this well deserved honor, Coach Wentworth! GO RED!

Parents/Guardians please take a few minutes to offer us some input by completing the survey below. Your input is important to us and we appreciate hearing from you. https://forms.gle/jAhfFdqM9GkweXPN8

Are you having trouble logging into HMH Ed Your Friend in Learning Platform? See this short video for help! https://www.loom.com/share/9b28fca6a2a745988524669312b3f223

Happy Thanksgiving! This message is to remind everyone that our Y5’s-8th grade students are returning to school on Nov. 30th and, per Michigan Health Dept order, our 9th -12th grade will return Wed., Dec. 9th. All homework that has been assigned by teachers is required to be completed for a grade. Teachers are available every day to help anyone who needs it. Please visit your google classroom or call our school office for more information. We are here to help. During this temporary closure of in-person learning, we encourage as many students as possible to complete the work online via your teacher’s google classroom. However, we have had packets available 24hrs a day, 7days a week, since last Wed, for anyone who does not have the technology or connectivity. 7th & 8th grade students will bring their completed packet back to school with them on Nov. 30th. For 9th - 12th grade students, you will need to turn your completed packet into the provided bin outside the main office and pick up a new packet. Starting tomorrow, Wed. Nov. 25th, a new packet will be available for 9th - 12th grade students only. This new packet will need to be finished and brought back to school with you when you return on Dec. 9th. Finally, I want to remind every student that it is absolutely vital you are active in your own learning. You have work to do and it is required for a grade. If you have questions, please reach out to your teachers or the office. Thank you.

MHSAA statement below. Volleyball Quarterfinal is scheduled for Tuesday, December 15th. https://www.mhsaa.com/Portals/0/Documents/AD%20Forms/MHSAA%20Guidance%2015.pdf High School winter sport practices scheduled to begin on Wednesday, December 9th.

Good afternoon families. As you know the district is closed for in-person instruction until Monday, November 30th. At that time, K-8th grade students will be coming back for live instruction, however, 9th -12th grade will remain on virtual instruction until Wednesday, December 9th, per the Michigan Health Department order. In light of that, we are offering virtual instruction to all of our students. All assignments given during this temporary closure will be graded. The preferred method for completing work is online through Google Classroom and HMH. It is strongly recommended that students complete their work using this method. However, we understand some families do not have internet access or the technology. It is expected this is a temporary closure, therefore, the district will not be loaning out Chromebooks. For those students who cannot complete their work within their google classroom, BJSHS will be offering homework packets for pickup. Homework packet pickup will be available starting this Wednesday, November 18th @ 1pm. The initial homework packet will cover material through Thanksgiving, Packets will only be available outside the BJSHS main office for self-service, no contact pickup. After Wednesday, they will be in that location 7 days a week 24hrs a day, come anytime that is convenient for you. If you come to pick up a homework packet, you will need to know your student’s exact classes and teachers. It is very important to have this information prior to coming up to get the packets. The completed homework will need to be returned to school on November 30th or dropped off outside in the completed work box. Finally, I would like to encourage as many students as possible to complete all their work via their Google Classroom and HMH. The last reminder is to remember each student is responsible for completing this work and it will be graded. As always, call the BJSHS office with any questions.

Please see the MHSAA memo explaining that volleyball tournament has been postponed, as well as winter sports. No practices or competitions are allowed until December 8th. https://www.mhsaa.com/Portals/0/Documents/AD%20Forms/MHSAA%20Guidance%2014.pdf Any new information received will be shared immediately. We are thinking of our volleyball team and families. Congratulations on winning the Regional Championship and we look forward to hearing more from the MHSAA on the completion of the tournament!! GO RED!

Here is a quick video that has some great ideas for creating a virtual learning environment at home! https://www.loom.com/share/88a40f9dde9540b29b4c284c9730e4bb

Congratulations to the volleyball team for winning their 2nd straight Regional Championship tonight beating McBain in 3 sets. The Beavers advance to the Quarterfinals on Tuesday in Houghton Lake. GO RED!

BEAVERTON FANS: There are still tickets available to purchase for tonight's Regional Championship Volleyball Game vs. McBain in Manton at 6:00 p.m. https://gofan.co/app/events/152427 The game will also be livestreamed on the Beaverton Jr/Sr High Facebook Page. Have a safe trip and GO RED!

Announcements:  November 11, 2020 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.   Picture retakes are scheduled for November 19th.  Parent Teacher conferences this Thursday from 1:00-4:00 pm & 5:00-8:00 pm all completed by Zoom or phone conferences. Thursday is a half day of school for Students, schedule will be 1st, 2nd, & 3rd and Friday is a half day for Students and Staff, schedule will be 5th, 6th, & 7th.  Afternoon CTE students: You need to let the office know if you are planning on riding bus Thursday and Friday 1/2 days. HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING TEAM: High school students interested in joining the bowling team should sign up in the office by the end of day on Thursday. Nov. 11th-Nov. 25th: Academic After School is still available for anyone that needs extra help with any subject. On Mondays, after school will be held in Mrs. Coughlin's Room 143 and Tuesdays and Thursdays after school will be held in Mrs. Sanderson's Room 236. Help is available from 3:20 to 4:20 if you need it.  Middle School Girls Basketball @ Harrison, game starts at 5:00, bus leaves at 4:00, drop & go. Counseling News:   Event Results: Varsity Volleyball won against Traverse City St. Francis.  Molly Gerow 26 kills, 10 digs, Mady Pahl 37 assists, 9 digs, Hannah Stearns 13 digs, 5 kills, Alexis Grove 17 digs, Leiyah Mungin 11 digs, 3 kills, Faith Danielak 4 kills. Regional Chapionship vs McBain, Thursday 6pm in Manton. Birthday: Landin Woods Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Salisbury Steak & Baked Pretzel

Ticket link to the Volleyball Regional Championship in Manton vs. McBain on Thursday, November 12th at 6:00 p.m. McBain vs Beaverton Event Link: https://gofan.co/app/events/152427 GO RED!

Volleyball team beats TC St. Francis in 3 sets to advance to the Regional Championship against McBain in Manton at 6:00 pm. on Thursday. Thanks to the fans that made the trip and hope to see lots of red in the bleachers on Thursday. GO RED!

Time is running out! Complete the survey for how you want your student to learn 2nd semester, virtually or in-person. Survey due Friday, 11/13/20. Click on link. The survey is also available on our school website. https://forms.gle/B6UbLNd5TE9YHVRz5

Announcements: November 10, 2020 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all. • Beaverton H.S. Senior Orders for Caps & Gown, Announcements, and Accessories will be Today, 11:00-12:30. • Students need to be in their 1st hour class by 7:50 • There is no loitering in the hallways, students should go from one class to the other without stopping at their lockers (unless for gym) students may get drinks and use the restrooms • Picture retakes are scheduled for November 19th. • Varsity Volleyball play at Manton vs. Traverse City St. Francis at 7:30. Tickets are still available, link to purchase is on our website & Facebook. • Parent Teacher conferences this Thursday from 1:00-4:00 pm & 5:00-8:00 pm all completed by Zoom or phone conferences. • Thursday is a half day of school for Students, schedule will be 1st, 2nd, & 3rd and Friday is a half day for Students and Staff, schedule will be 5th, 6th, & 7th. • Afternoon CTE students: You need to let the office know if you are planning on riding bus Thursday and Friday 1/2 days. Counseling News: Event Results: Birthday: Weekend Birthdays: Isaac Burr & Cayden Walters Today: Violet Herren Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Beef Nachos, Fiesta Rice, & Queso Sauce

There are still tickets available for tonight's volleyball regional semi-final game in Manton at 7:30 vs. Traverse City St. Francis. https://gofan.co/app/events/149343 The game will also be livestreamed on the Beaverton Jr/Sr High Facebook Page. GO RED!