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BEMIS BULLETIN BOARD (B3)
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June 2021
Last Edition for the 2020-2021 School Year
Congratulations to the new Ford Freshman
class of 2025!!
We look forward to seeing our returning Spartans on August 31, 2021!
Have a safe and relaxing summer vacation!!
Spartan Days
Celebrating our UCS champions
In a year like no other, we celebrate our champions!
Utica Community Schools is celebrating the stories of individuals and groups who demonstrated resiliency, leadership and service during the
global pandemic. And to tell the stories, the district is seeking the help of the community.
#UCSChampions is a monthlong series of stories about those who made a difference for students while addressing the impact of COVID-19.
“This has been a tough year, and each of us has been asked to step outside our comfort zone,” said Superintendent Robert Monroe. “But as
we reflect on the road UCS staff, students, parents and community have traveled together, we recognize that tackling tough challenges is
what we do in UCS.”
These remarkable stories of UCS champions include:
• Teachers and administrators who used innovation to make connections to students and provide stability;
• A self-described “Gang of Geeks” of teachers who volunteered to support their colleagues with on-line learning strategies;
• A 70-year-old grandmother who is earning her UCS diploma to send a message to her grandchildren about reaching their goals;
• Food Service team that has provided more than 2.2 million meals at remote and in-person locations since last March;
• A technology team that proactively worked to secure and prepare more than 27,000 teacher and student devices at the start of the
school year.
• A graduating senior committed to high standards who was among less than one percent of test takers in the nation to earn a perfect SAT
• A group of students who created mental health resources to support their peers during the pandemic.
“Much will be written about the impact of the pandemic on education,” Monroe said. “For us – the members of UCS who met the challenge
and worked every day to create success for students – our year will be defined through the work of individuals who demonstrated resilience,
innovation and our commitment to excellence.”
To help tell the stories, the district is seeking suggestions from its community on groups or individuals to profile as champions. To suggest a
champion, please visit http://www.uticak12.org/ucschampions
Fines
While you are in PowerSchool, you may notice a green dollar sign by your child’s name. That indicates that your child owes money to the
school. This could be a technology fine, library fine, textbook fine, a lost gym lock, etc. Click on the dollar sign for more details/information.
Bemis Yearbook Distribution
The 2021 Bemis yearbook will be delivered in the fall. Books will be distributed at Spartan Days or within the first
week or so of school for current 7th graders. For the current 8th graders who are heading to Ford, your yearbooks will
either be distributed at your orientation, or they will be delivered through your English class during the first week or
so of the school year. If you are leaving Bemis and heading to another school, your books will be available during the
first week of school to pick up here at Bemis.
Summer Velocity Jr. S.T.E.A.M. Classes
Velocity Jr. S.T.E.A.M. classes will be available during the Summer 2021 located at Beacon Tree Elementary, Rose Kidd Elementary and Switzer
Elementary. These specialty classes provide students with educational and exciting challenges in the areas of math, science and the arts for
the week. Rose Kidd and Switzer provide childcare before and after the scheduled class times. Parents are to supply snacks and food service
will provide lunch. Beacon Tree Elementary has childcare available during lunch if your child will be taking morning and afternoon classes.
Before and after care not available at Beacon Tree
Get information here: https://ucscommunityeducation.ce.eleyo.com/courses/category/69/enrichment/youth-teen-enrichment/velocity-jr
Kindergarten Readiness
Get ready for Kindergarten! This academic enrichment program is a unique combination of learning and fun that gives students extra practice
in core curriculum areas. Please note that Session I and Session II are different programs. Children must be five years old on or before
September 1, 2021 or attending Kindergarten during the 2021-2022 School Year. Please see attached (8A) for more information. Registration
is open at https://ucscommunityeducation.ce.eleyo.com/course/550/summer-2021/kindergarten-readiness
School Age Child Care Summer Camp Registration Dates
SACC Summer Camp: Roll out the Red Carpet - It’s Summer at SACC! This year’s camp begins on Thursday, June 17, 2021 and runs through
Friday, August 13, 2021. Summer camp will not be held on Monday, July 5, 2021.
Register here: http://ucscommunityeducation.org/school_age_child_care/summer_school_age_child_care
Summer Meal Distribution
Attention all UCS families, this summer we will have four Meet Up & Eat Up pickup locations where children 18 years and younger can pick up
7 days of meals. Additionally, 1-day meal packs will be available daily at Roberts Elementary. Meals will begin Monday, June 14, 2021 and run
every Monday, except for July 5 during the holiday week. Please see flyer (6A) for all locations, dates and times. Menus and nutritional
information can be found at www.uticak12.nutrislice.com under the Meet Up & Eat Up Food Truck Logo. We look forward to seeing you over
the summer.
Additional resources for free meals can be found by:
• Calling 2-1-1
• Texting 'food' to 877877
• https://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/schoolnutrition
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)
P-EBT provides supplemental food assistance benefits to students who have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price
school meals due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the program is to make sure no child goes hungry by missing out on
school meals.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Education (MDE) partnered during the 2019-
2020 school year to provide these critical benefits to over 900,000 students. We are excited to be partnering again for the 2020-2021 school
year to provide these benefits to students to help reduce food insecurity. Eligible students must:
• Be enrolled in a Michigan school.
• Participate in a virtual or hybrid school schedule.
• Be eligible for free or reduced lunch or attend a CEP school.
Students eligible for the P-EBT benefits will be notified by MDHHS directly. Additional information is also available by calling (833) 905-0028
or at the following MDHHS website: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71547_5527_104768---,00.html
Click here for a Parent FAQ document.
Babysitting 101
Kroger Plus card
Did you know that you can not only earn points for yourself, but you can also earn points for our school? How? It’s easy! Just
shop at Kroger and link your Plus Card to Bemis Jr. High.
Clink on link for more information Kroger Community Rewards
Virtual Library
UCS and the Sterling Heights Public Library have partnered together to meet the ConnectED Library challenge. This presidential initiative,
launched in 2015, encourages collaborations between elected officials, school leaders, and public libraries to create or strengthen
partnerships so that every child enrolled in school has a public library card. Our partnership is one of the fist of its kind in the nation.
How it works:
• Students who already have a public library card are ready to go
• Every student previously without a library card has been issued one automatically using the student’s UCS school ID as the library card
number and the last 4 digits of the phone number on record with UCS.
• Students should visit the library’s website (Sterling Heights Library) for information.
• Students are encouraged to upgrade their access so they can check out print materials and more. Please call the Sterling Heights Library
for further information. A parent or guardian signature plus photo ID is required.
What you get:
• Tutor.com, connect to a professional tutor online to receive help with difficult homework problems (4 pm – 11 pm)
• Electronic reference sources including encyclopedias that can be used for writing school papers
• eBooks
• EMagazines (over 90 popular titles)
• Five free music downloads per week AND three hours of streaming per day (over 11 million commercially produced songs and 15,000
music videos)
• Free use of the library’s WiFi and public computers featuring Microsoft Office applications and internet access
• Since each library is an independent entity, additional resources may be available. Visit the library’s website or speak to the designated
library contact. Tammy Turgeon, Director 586-446-2640
Facebook
Check us out and like us on Facebook to stay up to date on happenings at Bemis Junior High School.
Click here to be taken to our page.
Week of June 7
End of Year – Final Exams
If students are leaving school before the end of the school year and will be missing final exams, arrangements need to be made in the
counseling office. Please call (586) 797-2500.
The second semester final exams are scheduled for:
• Wednesday, June 9th: 1st and 2nd hour exams
• Thursday, June 10th: 3rd and 4th hour exams
• Friday, June 11th: 5th and 6th hour exams
These will be A.M. half days of school with dismissal at 11:21 AM.
June 11 is the last day of school.
Medication Pick up
Please remember to pick up any medication your child may have in the office by the end of the last day of school on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Celebrating our UCS champions
In a year like no other, we celebrate our champions!
Utica Community Schools is celebrating the stories of individuals and groups who demonstrated resiliency, leadership and service during the
global pandemic. And to tell the stories, the district is seeking the help of the community.
#UCSChampions is a monthlong series of stories about those who made a difference for students while addressing the impact of COVID-19.
“This has been a tough year, and each of us has been asked to step outside our comfort zone,” said Superintendent Robert Monroe. “But as
we reflect on the road UCS staff, students, parents and community have traveled together, we recognize that tackling tough challenges is
what we do in UCS.”
These remarkable stories of UCS champions include:
• Teachers and administrators who used innovation to make connections to students and provide stability;
• A self-described “Gang of Geeks” of teachers who volunteered to support their colleagues with on-line learning strategies;
• A 70-year-old grandmother who is earning her UCS diploma to send a message to her grandchildren about reaching their goals;
• Food Service team that has provided more than 2.2 million meals at remote and in-person locations since last March;
• A technology team that proactively worked to secure and prepare more than 27,000 teacher and student devices at the start of the
school year.
• A graduating senior committed to high standards who was among less than one percent of test takers in the nation to earn a perfect SAT
• A group of students who created mental health resources to support their peers during the pandemic.
“Much will be written about the impact of the pandemic on education,” Monroe said. “For us – the members of UCS who met the challenge
and worked every day to create success for students – our year will be defined through the work of individuals who demonstrated resilience,
innovation and our commitment to excellence.”
To help tell the stories, the district is seeking suggestions from its community on groups or individuals to profile as champions. To suggest a
champion, please visit http://www.uticak12.org/ucschampions
Summer Velocity Jr. S.T.E.A.M. Classes
Velocity Jr. S.T.E.A.M. classes will be available during the Summer 2021 located at Beacon Tree Elementary, Rose Kidd Elementary and Switzer
Elementary. These specialty classes provide students with educational and exciting challenges in the areas of math, science and the arts for
the week. Rose Kidd and Switzer provide childcare before and after the scheduled class times. Parents are to supply snacks and food service
will provide lunch. Beacon Tree Elementary has childcare available during lunch if your child will be taking morning and afternoon classes.
Before and after care not available at Beacon Tree
Get information here: https://ucscommunityeducation.ce.eleyo.com/courses/category/69/enrichment/youth-teen-enrichment/velocity-jr
Kindergarten Readiness
Get ready for Kindergarten! This academic enrichment program is a unique combination of learning and fun that gives students extra practice
in core curriculum areas. Please note that Session I and Session II are different programs. Children must be five years old on or before
September 1, 2021 or attending Kindergarten during the 2021-2022 School Year. Please see attached (8A) for more information. Registration
is open at https://ucscommunityeducation.ce.eleyo.com/course/550/summer-2021/kindergarten-readiness
School Age Child Care Summer Camp Registration Dates
SACC Summer Camp: Roll out the Red Carpet - It’s Summer at SACC! This year’s camp begins on Thursday, June 17, 2021 and runs through
Friday, August 13, 2021. Summer camp will not be held on Monday, July 5, 2021.
Register here: http://ucscommunityeducation.org/school_age_child_care/summer_school_age_child_care
UCS Wellness
Weekly Meal Distribution
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)
P-EBT provides supplemental food assistance benefits to students who have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price
school meals due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the program is to make sure no child goes hungry by missing out on
school meals.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Education (MDE) partnered during the 2019-
2020 school year to provide these critical benefits to over 900,000 students. We are excited to be partnering again for the 2020-2021 school
year to provide these benefits to students to help reduce food insecurity. Eligible students must:
• Be enrolled in a Michigan school.
• Participate in a virtual or hybrid school schedule.
• Be eligible for free or reduced lunch or attend a CEP school.
Students eligible for the P-EBT benefits will be notified by MDHHS directly. Additional information is also available by calling (833) 905-0028
or at the following MDHHS website: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71547_5527_104768---,00.html
Click here for a Parent FAQ document.
Spirit Days
6/11- Last spirit day of the year- BEMIS Day! Wear your Bemis gear or Green/white
**All spirit wear must be school appropriate and follow dress code guidelines**
Kroger Plus card
Did you know that you can not only earn points for yourself, but you can also earn points for our school? How? It’s easy! Just
shop at Kroger and link your Plus Card to Bemis Jr. High.
Clink on link for more information Kroger Community Rewards
Virtual Library
UCS and the Sterling Heights Public Library have partnered together to meet the ConnectED Library challenge. This presidential initiative,
launched in 2015, encourages collaborations between elected officials, school leaders, and public libraries to create or strengthen
partnerships so that every child enrolled in school has a public library card. Our partnership is one of the fist of its kind in the nation.
How it works:
• Students who already have a public library card are ready to go
• Every student previously without a library card has been issued one automatically using the student’s UCS school ID as the library card
number and the last 4 digits of the phone number on record with UCS.
• Students should visit the library’s website (Sterling Heights Library) for information.
• Students are encouraged to upgrade their access so they can check out print materials and more. Please call the Sterling Heights Library
for further information. A parent or guardian signature plus photo ID is required.
What you get:
• Tutor.com, connect to a professional tutor online to receive help with difficult homework problems (4 pm – 11 pm)
• Electronic reference sources including encyclopedias that can be used for writing school papers
• eBooks
• EMagazines (over 90 popular titles)
• Five free music downloads per week AND three hours of streaming per day (over 11 million commercially produced songs and 15,000
music videos)
• Free use of the library’s WiFi and public computers featuring Microsoft Office applications and internet access
• Since each library is an independent entity, additional resources may be available. Visit the library’s website or speak to the designated
library contact. Tammy Turgeon, Director 586-446-2640
Facebook
Check us out and like us on Facebook to stay up to date on happenings at Bemis Junior High School.
Click here to be taken to our page.
Word of the day
Monday Infer To derive as a conclusion from facts or premises.
*It’s difficult to infer how these changes will affect ordinary citizens.
Tuesday Notion An idea, opinion, or view.
*I have no notion of what you mean.
Wednesday Exams Hour 1 & 2
Thursday Exams Hour 3 & 4
Friday Exams Hour 5 & 6
Fun Facts
June 7- National Chocolate Ice Cream Day: Here’s a little-known chocolatey morsel of info for National Chocolate Ice Cream
Day — chocolate ice cream was actually invented before vanilla. You heard right — the earliest ice cream flavors were
modeled after drinks, so chocolate naturally came before vanilla because hot chocolate was very popular in 17th-century
Europe. In fact, the first frozen chocolate recipe was published in 1692 Naples in the book “The Modern Steward,” and
much later chocolate ice cream found its way to the U.S. This day falls on June 7 to help us channel our inner Willy Wonka
and pay tribute to this decadently frosty treat.
June 8- National Best Friends Day: Whether they’re near or far, old or new, best friends help to carry us through our lives.
This June 8, National Best Friends Day, it’s time to tell them how much we appreciate their company. As the Mayo Clinic
reports: “Friends help you cope with traumas, such as divorce, serious illness, job loss, or the death of a loved one. They
also encourage you to change or avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as excessive drinking or lack of exercise.” Today’s the
day to enjoy a little one-on-one time with the people who never fail to catch us when we fall.
June 9- National Donald Duck Day: Donald Duck made his cartoon debut in “The Wise Little Hen” back in the summer of
1934. But he wouldn’t meet Mickey Mouse until his second appearance in “Orphan’s Benefit” later that year. From there, it
wasn’t long before Daisy Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie were introduced. In spite of their superior diction,
they weren’t able to steal the spotlight from Donald. You can’t replace his grumpy, nearly incomprehensible charm, and it’s
why the Donald has been in more movies (200+) than any Disney character. So, let’s celebrate on June 9 — National Donald
Duck Day!
And his accomplishments don’t stop there. He co-hosted the Oscars in 1958 with a little help from Bob Hope, Jack Lemmon,
and Jimmy Stewart. Oh, and they named an asteroid after him in 1995. If that doesn’t convince you he’s a force of nature,
know that he has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. We’re not sure how he left webbed foot prints in front of the
Chinese Theater, but we’ll gladly roll with it. Well, what do you give to a duck that has it all? His own holiday!
June 10- National Iced Tea Day: Tea has been around forever, but iced tea didn’t burst onto the scene and win over
America’s hearts and minds until 1904. In that year, visitors to the St. Louis World’s Fair were greeted by exceedingly hot
weather. Tea plantation owner and merchant Richard Blechynden, who was present at the fair, took advantage of the
situation by selling chilled tea drinks (instead of hot tea) as a cold refreshment. The rest is history. On June 10, we fill our
glasses with iced tea (sweetened or unsweetened—that’s your call) and celebrate National Iced Tea Day.
June 11- National Corn on the Cob Day: Some call it “corn-stick,” others go with “sweet pole,” but we like to call it amazing
— especially when you use those cute plastic corn on the cob handles. National Corn on the Cob Day falls on June 11 — the
perfect pre-summer date. (Although, for most home gardens, mid-June is still too early for the harvest.) But you can’t
blame anyone for being in a hurry. The sweetness doesn’t hang around for very long. It has to be picked at its freshest,
otherwise there’s a risk of — nothing really — it’s just slightly less incredible tasting. Note: If you plan on doing the picking
yourself, there’s a trick to spotting when the corn is ready. During the milk stage, the kernels are still soft, and this is
nature’s way of saying “come and get it!” Boil it, steam it, roast it, or grill it —
there’s no wrong or right method as long as it stays on that cob .
Week of May 31
No School Friday, May 28th – Monday, May 31st
Classes resume on Tuesday, June 1st
Dress and Grooming Code
Utica Community Schools takes pride in its students and encourages their development of good hygiene and grooming habits. Student dress
and appearance that is neat and clean contributes to a positive school environment. Student dress and appearance should not be disruptive
to the educational process. Consider the following guidelines when selecting school clothing:
• Indecent, tattered or unsafe dress or footwear, or attire that calls undue attention to the wearer or has lettering or symbols that are
disrespectful or derogatory are not allowed.
• Beach wear, low-cut tops, tank tops, sleeveless tops, muscle shirts, see-through clothing, short skirts or shorts, pajamas, tight clothing
without proper coverage and clothing exposing the shoulders or mid-section are not allowed.
• Knee length shorts and skirts are acceptable. Shoes must be worn.
• Outerwear, such as coats and hats, is not to be worn in school.
• Clothing that promotes illegal substances or drugs, illegal activities, violence, tobacco or alcohol is prohibited.
• Clothing or head coverings worn as group identifiers that promote a disruptive school climate are prohibited.
• Clothing consistent with religious or cultural beliefs is acceptable.
• Jewelry and accessories that may be deemed dangerous are prohibited
Parent Self-Screening Tool
We appreciate your support and partnership as we make sure our students continue to have a safe and positive learning
environment. Each day before you send your child to school, we are asking you to take part in a “screening” process for
your child. This screening is for the protection of your child, their friends at school and our dedicated UCS team.
COVID-19 Student Self-Screening Form
Screen your child before leaving for school or sending them to school. If your child shows symptoms of COVID-19, DO NOT SEND THEM TO
SCHOOL.
Section 1: In the last 24 hours, has your child developed any of the following symptoms that are new/different/worse from baseline of any
chronic illness:
• Cough • Shortness of Breath • Difficulty breathing• New loss of smell, New loss of taste
Section 2: In the last 24 hours, has your child developed any of the following symptoms that are new/different/worse from baseline of any
chronic illness:
• Subjective fever (felt feverish) or measured • Headache • Vomiting
temperature 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or • Sore throat • Diarrhea
higher • Muscle aches • Runny nose or congestion
• Chills or rigors (severe chills with shivering) • Nausea • Fatigue
If you answer YES to any one of the symptoms listed in Section 1, or YES to two or more of the symptoms listed in Section 2, please DO NOT
send your child to school. Self-isolate at home and contact your healthcare provider for direction and a PCR Covid-19 test.
If the symptomatic individual does not have recent history of close contact with a positive COVID-19 case, return-to-school now requires
either a negative COVID-19 PCR test result (rapid tests are no longer accepted), or a note from a qualifying physician that the symptoms are
not COVID-19 related.
We need you to call the school office and report that your child is staying home due to COVID19 symptoms (Bemis Attendance Line 586-797-
2599).
For site locations that offer testing within your area please visit the following website: https://www.macombgov.org/covid10-
canigettested
Thank you for continuing to keep our students and staff safe.
Working together, we can continue to move forward to our goal of having all students returning for in-person services in our schools.
COVID-19: Close Contact Quarantine Updated
The Macomb County Health Department has recently issued a notable modification to the quarantine window for persons
identified as close contact to a confirmed positive case of COVID-19. This revised window is applied effective immediately for
both staff and students:
Close contacts are required to quarantine at home for ten (10) days after the last contact with a positive person.
• Day zero (0) is the day of last contact and the quarantine period concludes at midnight on day ten (10).
• Following the full ten days, individuals may resume in-person work or school provided no symptoms have emerged.
• The quarantine period for household contacts is 10 days after the date the person with confirmed or probable COVID-19 completes
their isolation period if ongoing close household contact cannot be avoided (own bedroom & bathroom) Isolation period = 10 days +
10 day quarantine = 20 days
• If ongoing close household contact can be avoided, the quarantine period is 10 days after the date close household contact ended.
Summer Velocity Jr. S.T.E.A.M. Classes
Velocity Jr. S.T.E.A.M. classes will be available during the Summer 2021 located at Beacon Tree Elementary, Rose Kidd Elementary and Switzer
Elementary. These specialty classes provide students with educational and exciting challenges in the areas of math, science and the arts for
the week. Rose Kidd and Switzer provide childcare before and after the scheduled class times. Parents are to supply snacks and food service
will provide lunch. Beacon Tree Elementary has childcare available during lunch if your child will be taking morning and afternoon classes.
Before and after care not available at Beacon Tree
Get information here: https://ucscommunityeducation.ce.eleyo.com/courses/category/69/enrichment/youth-teen-enrichment/velocity-jr
Kindergarten Readiness
Get ready for Kindergarten! This academic enrichment program is a unique combination of learning and fun that gives students extra practice
in core curriculum areas. Please note that Session I and Session II are different programs. Children must be five years old on or before
September 1, 2021 or attending Kindergarten during the 2021-2022 School Year. Please see attached (8A) for more information. Registration
is open at https://ucscommunityeducation.ce.eleyo.com/course/550/summer-2021/kindergarten-readinessSchool Age Child Care Summer Camp Registration Dates
SACC Summer Camp: Roll out the Red Carpet - It’s Summer at SACC! This year’s camp begins on Thursday, June 17, 2021 and runs through
Friday, August 13, 2021. Summer camp will not be held on Monday, July 5, 2021.
Register here: http://ucscommunityeducation.org/school_age_child_care/summer_school_age_child_care
UCS WellnessWeekly Meal Distribution Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)
P-EBT provides supplemental food assistance benefits to students who have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price
school meals due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the program is to make sure no child goes hungry by missing out on
school meals.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Education (MDE) partnered during the 2019-
2020 school year to provide these critical benefits to over 900,000 students. We are excited to be partnering again for the 2020-2021 school
year to provide these benefits to students to help reduce food insecurity. Eligible students must:
• Be enrolled in a Michigan school.
• Participate in a virtual or hybrid school schedule.
• Be eligible for free or reduced lunch or attend a CEP school.
Students eligible for the P-EBT benefits will be notified by MDHHS directly. Additional information is also available by calling (833) 905-0028
or at the following MDHHS website: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71547_5527_104768---,00.html
Click here for a Parent FAQ document.
Bemis Sporting Camps
Ford II Falcons Strength & Conditioning Camp
Ford II strength and conditioning coach T will be hosting a 6th-8th grade junior Strength & Conditioning Camp.
All sessions taught and coached by a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Our mission is to provide
intense strength and conditioning instruction to our athletes to help improve strength, speed, agility and
endurance that will be helpful for the athletes upcoming sport seasons. The camp focus is INJURY
PREVENTION training to help reduce future sports related injuries such as shoulder, knee, ankle injuries and
concussions. This camp is for all BOYS and GIRLS.
Any questions please contact Coach Shaun Tahrebandi: stahrebandi@wcskids.net
Register by clicking Here
Spirit Days
6/4- Crazy pattern Day
6/11- Last spirit day of the year- BEMIS Day! Wear your Bemis gear or Green/white
**All spirit wear must be school appropriate and follow dress code guidelines**
Now Hiring
Word of the day
Monday NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY
Tuesday Series A group of similar things that come one after another.
*She read a series of articles in the newspaper. He had a series of back injuries
Wednesday Sequence The order in which things follow one another.
*Classes at our school follow the same time sequence every day.
Thursday Define To explain the meaning of a word or phrase.
*This dictionary defines hundreds of words.
Friday Describe To represent or give an account of in words.
*The article describes how the experiment was done.
Fun Facts
May 31- Memorial Day: Memorial Day, for many Americans, conjures up images of hamburgers, hot dogs, swimming pools,
and summertime . But the last Monday in May serves, most importantly, as a time to honor those who died while fighting in
the U.S. Armed Forces. It’s a holiday steeped in somber American history and tradition. The day actually began as
“Decoration Day,” following the Civil War, when mourners placed flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers.Yes, Memorial Day has also come to signify the “unofficial” start of summer, but let’s remember the heroes who made it all
possible.
June 1- National Say Something Nice Day: There’s an adage that says that people may not remember what you do, but
they’ll certainly remember how you made them feel, and at no time is that more true than on National Say Something Nice
Day, observed on June 1 each year. This holiday is about lifting your co-workers, family members, acquaintances, even foes,
with genuine kind words — being a “lifter,” and seeing how much healthier and happier you feel in the process. It takes
discipline. In some cases, you may feel that negative beliefs you have about certain others are most definitely based on
truthful reality. The challenge of National Say Something Nice Day is to put those beliefs aside — no matter how warranted
you feel they are — and find something you really appreciate in a given person. f you exercise your mind, you can find
something positive about any of the people you come across today. Maybe you like the hairstyle of the cop who just wrote
you a ticket. Maybe you admire the management style of the co-worker that got the promotion you were passed up for.
Look within yourself for the positive, and it will come back to you tenfold.
June 2- Global Running Day: Get pumped and get those legs moving as the first Wednesday in June is Global Running Day
— on June 2 this year. Whether you’re a regular runner or a bit of a novice, it doesn’t matter, this holiday is about inspiring
each other to lead a more active lifestyle, no matter the distance covered. This celebration is open and free to everyone.
Simply grab your running shoes, a bottle of water, and get your legs moving!
June 3- World Bicycle Day: Getting your first bicycle and learning how to ride it is a rite of passage for almost all of us.
Despite the marks and scabs from falling from our bicycles while learning, it is a memory we always cherish. Bicycling is
quite a useful activity — in the hustle and bustle of today’s world, bicycling allows us to exercise our muscles, cut back on
fuel consumption as it is quite a popular alternative to driving a car, and feel the wind in our hair. Really, there is nothing
quite like the exhilaration of riding a bicycle. World Bicycle Day acknowledges this and the durability and longevity of the
bicycle. Providing a simple and sustainable means of transportation, bicycling is rejuvenating for our physical- and mental
health, and good for the economy, and the environment.
June 4- National Donut Day: In 1938 “Donut Day” was established as a way to honor the members of the Salvation Army
that came to the aid of soldiers during World War I. Nowadays, National Donut Day is widely celebrated on the first Friday
of June. At one point or another in our lives, we’ve found ourselves craving a donut. When we think about it, it’s not really a
surprise that this treat hits the spot like no other. They pair exceptionally well with tasty hot beverages, they can be had as
a quick snack or to accompany a long conversation. Most of all, there’s a donut out there for all of us; from traditional glaze
to daring recipes such as maple-bacon donuts.
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IMPORTANT SCHOOL POLICIES
Dress Code
Bemis follows the dress code located in the Parent and Student Handbook. This dress code does differ from the elementary school dress
code. Student conduct is affected by student dress. Bemis strives to maintain a comfortable learning environment and our staff appreciates
parental support in guiding appropriated dress for school. Students not conforming to the district code will have to call home for a change of
clothing or wear a clean t-shirt and/or sweatpants provided by the school for the day.
Junior High School Parent and Student Handbook
The Utica Community Schools Parent-Student Handbook serves as quick references for families seeking answers to school policies,
procedures, and district activities. UCS Handbooks are published for elementary, junior high and senior high schools. Each handbook is
created with student learning and parent partnership in mind.
You are encouraged to download a copy and find the answers you seek at your leisure. Save a copy for future reference or go back and visit
again. Remember: Handbooks are updated each year. Please click here to find the 2020-2021 Handbook.
PowerSchool
Parents and students can view their student’s schedules, attendance, and grades. Click here to access the PowerSchool Portal. Parents with
multiple UCS students can now create an account to access all of their data with a single login. Parents will need the access ID and access
password for each student. Click here for helpful instructional guides. Access IDs and passwords follow students from year to year. Please
contact the main office with any questions.
Bemis Attendance Line
Parents are reminded to call the school attendance line, 586-797-2599, to report their child’s absence or tardiness. In order to be excused, all
late/tardy students must be called in by a parent. A doctor’s note must be provided to excuse late/tardy arrivals. Bemis Attendance line is
available 24 hours a day. All late arrival/tardy students must report to the Main Office upon arrival to receive a late pass. If your child is
absent and we have not received notification, we will call the parents.
Early Dismissal
Students who need to be excused during the school day should bring a signed note from their parents to the Main Office before school
begins that morning. The note should include the date, time, and reason for dismissal as well as who will be picking the child up. By doingthis, we keep classroom disruptions to a minimum as well as have your child waiting for you in the Main Office when you arrive. PLEASE
NOTE: Anyone signing a student out, must show identification and that person must also be on the students’ yellow Emergency Card.
Students will not be released to anyone that is not listed on the Emergency Card.
Homework Requests
Homework requests are not accepted until the third consecutive day of absence. You may request your child’s homework on that third day
by emailing your child’s teacher. You can find a list of email addresses by clicking here.
Use of Electronic Communication Devices is Prohibited
The personal use of cell phones or other electronic communications devices (ECD) by students is prohibited at any time while in school or in a
district vehicle. Students may carry ECDs during the school day, but they cannot be displayed or used without permission from a teacher or
administrator for educational purposes. Personal use of the device shall be limited to the time before and after the school day and only when
students are outside the building. ECDs shall not be used during instructional time, lunch, passing time between classes or on any school bus
without permission of a school official. The use of an ECD’s picture-taking or internet connection capability is not permitted without
permission of a teacher or administrator. Utica Community Schools will not be responsible for the theft, loss, or damage of any ECD.
Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against students who violate the policy regulating ECDs.
If a student’s ECD rings/vibrates during the school day, the ECD will be confiscated and must be picked up in the main office by the student’s
parent. Should this occur a second time, the student will receive a one-day suspension. If a student uses an ECD anytime inside the school,
the ECD will be confiscated and the student will receive a one-day suspension.
All school meal menus are digitally accessible on all devices allowing for personalized viewing options. Users can select to view nutritional and
allergen information, as well as customize print and language settings. Menus can be viewed at https://uticak12.nutrislice.com
Concussion Awareness
As part of a new state law, all UCS and Michigan parents will receive information about concussions, their symptoms and what to do if you
suspect a concussion. Bemis parents that attended the Bemis Spartan Registration days received this information and completed the required
form during our registration. All students are required to have this form completed and on file in the Main Office prior to participating in any
physical activity, including PE class and sports teams.
Body Spray
Bemis Junior High has several students and staff members who have allergic reactions to strong perfumes, after-shave, and men’s cologne.
The reactions range from mild to severe headaches that can result in nausea and being sent home from school. In addition, strong perfume
smells can trigger asthma attacks. Junior high is filled with a variety of smells ranging from strawberries to old spice. When those smells
dominate the hallways, problems do occur. We are asking students to put on your favorite fragrance once in the morning before school.
Please do not bring in bottles and sprays of cologne, after-shave, and perfume to re-apply throughout the day.
Recycle for Charity at Bemis
Look for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Donation Bin, located in the receiving driveway on the east side of Bemis Junior
High. All items will go to the Disabled American Veterans, a non-profit organization located in Westland. Tax receipts can be
found in the office. Donate your gently used clothes, shoes, toys, and small house appliances. DAVThriftMichigan.com
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