Big Creek Bulletin Big Creek Elementary School 7247 Big Creek Parkway Middleburg Heights Katie Rolland, Principal 216-898-8303 Peter Carnabuci, Assistant Principal berea.k12.oh.us May 11, 2018 ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, MAY 18 Coming Up Saturday, 5/12 FOOD DRIVE 10:00-12:30 pm HEINEN S supermarket parking lot. Sunday, 5/13 HAPPY MOTHER S DAY! Tuesday, 5/15 PTA Wildlife Assembly COE LAKE (Gr. 4 Hansen/Tripi) Wednesday, 5/16 COE LAKE (Gr. 4 Enold/Jordan) INCOMING GRADE 5 STUDENTS ORIENTATION 7:30 pm Berea Midpark Middle School Thursday, 5/17 ALL SCHOOL PICTURE ASSEMBLY 3:00-3:30pm Friday, 5/18 COE LAKE (Gr. 4 / Cave) Tuesday, 5/22 JILL HERRICK Award Ceremony Wednesday, 5/23 STATES OF MATTER (Gr. 3 / Ditz) Thursday, 5/24 FIELD TRIP GR. 4 AKRON RUBBERDUCKS MESSAGES FROM MRS. ROLLAND Wow - You out did yourselves! Another Big Creek THANK YOU to our WONDERFUL PTA! This week wraps up Teacher Appreciation Week. PTA sponsored a week full of recognitions, treats and surprises for all our staff! Good food and fun was had by all ~ Thanks!! A Big Creek Shout out to Nicole Enold. Last Friday, Nicole was recognized by the Special Ed State Support as an outstanding educator in the area of special education. She participated in a recognition breakfast that honored students with disabilities, students as peer models, and educators who support all students. Congratulations to Nicole! And if that's not enough, a THANK YOU to PTA for a fantastic TWO days of Muffins with Mom. We celebrated all the mom figures in our students' lives. Happy Mother's Day to all those special ladies. THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR PTA STAFF MEMBERS WE COULDN T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!!!
ARBOR DAY Middleburg Heights Continues to promote Tree City USA at Big Creek A THANK YOU to Mayor Gary Starr and the Middleburg Heights City Council for planting a tree in the front lawn of Big Creek Elementary School. The small ceremony took place on Thursday morning with our 1st grade classes sharing a poem and helping with planting the tree. Make sure to take some time and enjoy the new tree the next time you visit Big Creek! Berea-Midpark Middle School - Incoming Gr. 5 Orientation Incoming fifth graders (current grade 4) will have ORIENTATION on Wednesday, May 16 at 7:30 PM At Berea-Midpark Middle School (Currently known as Middleburg Heights Junior High) Are You Going To Be Moving or Transferring Buildings over the summer? If you will be moving over the summer and your child will not be attending Big Creek next year, we need to know now to assist you in making sure your child s records go to the proper school to insure a smooth transition takes place. We start sectioning soon so your help in notifying us is greatly appreciated. Please call the school office 216-898-8303 so we may assist you with the forms needed for this transition.
Lunch Menu MAY 14 MAY 18 14 - MONDAY Fiestada Chicken Nuggets/Roll Yogurt/Roll String Cheese Vegetarian Bean, Applesauce Milk 15 - TUESDAY Macaroni & Cheese Chicken Sandwich Yogurt/Roll String Cheese Broccoli, Pears Milk 16 - WEDNESDAY Pizza Chicken Nuggets/Roll PBJ Graham Bar/Roll String Cheese Corn, Pineapple Milk 17 - THURSDAY Grilled Cheese Sandwich Chicken Nuggets/Roll Chef Salad/Roll Carrots Juice Milk 18 - FRIDAY Waffle/Sausage Chicken Nuggets/Roll PBJ Graham Bar/Roll String Cheese California Blend, Fruit Cup Milk Breakfast is available daily from 8:55 am to 9:05 am in the cafeteria at $1.25 For students who receive free/reduced priced meals there is no charge. PHYSICAL EDUCATION - Miss Miner Now that the weather is changing please remember that students need to have the proper shoes for class. All students need to have tennis shoes to participate in P.E. class. Students who wear a dress or skirt to school must also have shorts or something under them to participate. SCHOOL COUNSELOR - Mrs. Catino Parents / Guardians, There is an APP called Calm and it is rated Best iphone app of the year for 2017. It is a meditation and mindfulness app and can help children and adults reduce stress and anxiety, increase feelings of peace and joy and sleep better. Check it out! BCSD SUMMER CAMP NOTICE: BSCD SUMMER CAMP is FULL and the program are no longer taking registrations. Parents/families that want to be put on the waiting list can submit their registration forms to the Summer Camp Office located at 390 Fair Street, Berea 44017. ALL STUDENTS are to have at a COMPLETE SET OF EXTRA CLOTHING!..accidents happen ALL children should have a COMPLETE SET OF EXTRA CLOTHING in their locker just in case they need it. We have had so many students who have gotten wet at recess, spilled milk on themselves or had an accident and did not have a change of clothes. Please put at least 1 complete set of clothes in a bag, put your child s name on the bag, and send the bag to school with your child. Clothes will be kept in their student locker. Thank you DRESS FOR OUTSIDE RECESS As the weather transitions to SPRING...our Cleveland weather can be very unpredictable! Please make sure your child is prepared for outside recess everyday! (weather permitting) LOST AND FOUND Parents and students please check our Lost and Found area located in the lobby near the main doors. There are LOTS of shirts, sweaters, coats, boots, winter hats, gloves, scarfs, sports caps and lunch bags! Smaller personal items such as glasses, keys and miscellaneous items are kept in the office. These items need to be claimed by May 31, or all items will be donated to Audrey s Outreach Program.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 18 BIG CREEK PTA BOARD MEMBERS! *****A T T E N T I O N ***** LAST BOX TOP CONTEST On Monday, MAY 14, we will start a contest to see which classrooms can bring in the most BOX TOPS!! Each grade level will have a winner. The winner will receive a popcorn and a movie party. Teachers will each get a ziplock bag to store their box top collection sheets and Box Tops. Please check your expiration dates! Expired BOX TOPS don't count. Remember to give them to your TEACHER!!!!! The contest will run from Monday, May 14th until Thursday, May 24th. Winners will be announced on Friday, May 25th. ******************************* BOX TOP WINNERS! KENNEDY KRAJNIAK GAVIN ZABLOSKI COLE VUCENOVIC GRANT ZIAJA We are excited to once again announce a continued partnership with 1st Day School Supplies! We have collaborated with 1st Day School Supplies to help parents get the exact supplies needed for the 2018-2019 school year without the hassle of shopping at the stores. Supplies are now available for you to purchase at a competitive price. You can make your purchase right now by going to www.1stdayschoolsupplies.com PTA DESIGNER: MRS. DAWN McDEVITT
HEALTH NEWS FROM OUR CLINIC MAY Mental Health Awareness Month 22.2 % of American youth will have a diagnosable mental illness with serious impairment at some point before they are 18. What are childhood mental health disorders? Serious changes in the way children typically learn, behave, or handle their emotions, which cause distress and problems getting through the day. Monitor for the following changes in your child that may indicate a mental illness: Sadness or withdrawal that last at least two weeks or severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships at home or school. Sudden loss of appetite, frequent vomiting or use of laxatives might indicate an eating disorder. Physical symptoms such as headaches and stomachaches rather than sadness or anxiety. Difficulty concentrating and intense feelings such as overwhelming fear for no reason, sometimes with a racing heart or fast breathing. Self-harm/cutting or burning oneself. Children also may develop suicidal thoughts or attempt suicide. Use of drugs or alcohol to try to cope with their feelings Has trouble sleeping, including frequent nightmares Parents, you know your child the best. If you have concerns about the way your child behaves at home, in school, or with friends seek medical advice immediately. Talk to your child s healthcare professional, school counselor or visit National Institute of Mental Health s Help for Mental Illnesses webpage The following hotlines are available for immediate help: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK. Available 24 hours a day TXT 4 HELP- allows youth to text live with a mental health professional Crisis Text Line- texting START to 741741, available 24 hours a day BIG CREEK CLINIC MEDICATION PICK UP Forms are being sent home for students with medications and supplies in the Big Creek clinic. Just a reminder that any student with non-emergency medications and supplies in the clinic need to be picked up by noon on Thursday, May 31, 2018. The emergency medications and supplies such as Epi-pen, glucagon, insulin, inhalers and Distat must be picked up by 11:00 am on Friday, June 1, 2018. Please call Nurse Sheryl with any questions at 216-267-2264. Sheryl Rini, R.N. Health Specialist II Southwest General Hospital
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS RECREATION DEPARTMENT The 4th annual Splash Bash, which we hold to celebrate the opening of another outdoor pool season, is from 2-4 pm on Saturday, May 26! We ll have a DJ for music, games, prizes and fun for all! Free for members. Guests are welcome but must pay the normal non-member entry fee. The Recreation Dept. is making plans to conduct the Central Park Summerfest at the new library on Saturday, July 7. I t will include the annual parade at 11 am and a fireworks show that evening. Stay tuned for more details! The Miss Middleburg Hts. Pageant will be held on Sunday, July 8 at 7 pm at the Community Center. The rehearsal is on Friday, July 6 at 7 pm.
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS COMMUNITY LIBRARY Library Programs for Teens in Grades 6-12 No-Sew T-Shirt Bags for Teens Wednesday, May 16 th, 7:00-8:30 PM Want a unique beach bag to hold your books and other summer essentials? Make your own upcycled, no-sew t-shirt bag! The library will provide a limited number of shirts - please bring your own from home, if possible. Write Now! Teen Writing Group Tuesday, May 22 nd, 7:00-8:30 PM Expand your creativity with fun writing prompts! All levels of writing experience welcome! Middleburg Heights Branch Library 15600 E. Bagley Rd. Call 440-234-3600 to Register GROZA CHEER COMPETITION TRYOUTS Groza Cheer Competition Tryouts For Incoming Grade 5 & 6 WHEN: Saturday May 19, 2018 WHERE: North Coast Cheer TIME: 12:00-4:00pm YOU MUST BE AT TRYOUTS TO BE PART OF THE TEAM If you are entering 5th or 6th grade next school year and want to be part of the Groza Competition Cheer Team and make some amazing memories and friends this is just for you. The Competition team will compete in two competitions starting in October. Parents, you will be required to purchase the uniform once on the team. Uniform will consist of shell, liner, skirt, shoes, bow, poms, and bloomers. Three fundraisers will be held in June and July to offset uniform costs. ($50.00 registration fee once on the team) For complete information, please contact Melissa Azzano at melazzcheer@gmail.com TITANS TRAVEL BASKETBALL Titans Travel Basketball will be holding open gyms and tryouts on the following dates for next year s third, fourth, fifth and sixth grade boys and girls basketball teams. Titans Travel is open to players living in Brook Park, Berea, and Middleburg Heights. All players are urged to attend their grade s open gyms and tryouts. 3rd Grade Boys 4th Grade Girls Open Gym 5/16 7 PM MHJH Open Gym 5/23 7 PM MHJH Tryout 5/30 7 PM MHJH 4th Grade Boys Open Gym 5/6 9 AM Berea Rec Open Gym 5/13 9 AM Berea Rec Open Gym 5/20 9 AM Berea Rec Tryout 5/31 7 PM BMHS 5th Grade Boys Open Gym 4/24 6:30 PM Grindstone Open Gym 5/2 6:30 PM Grindstone Tryout 5/8 7 PM BMHS Tryout 5/9 7 PM MHJH Tryout 1 5/22 7 PM BMHS Tryout 2 5/24 7 PM BMHS 5th Grade Girls Tryout 1 5/22 7 PM BMHS Tryout 2 5/24 7 PM BMHS (BMHS) Berea-Midpark High School, 165 E. Bagley Rd., Berea (MHJH) Middleburg Heights Jr. High School, 7000 Paula Dr., Middleburg Hts. Berea Rec Center, 191 Race St., Berea Grindstone Elementary, 191 Race St., Berea Berea City School District...A Community of Excellence, Integrity and Purpose. The Berea City School District is a diverse community dedicated to inspiring lives of character, learning, leadership and service.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION for the 2018-2019 school year is NOW OPEN! ONLINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Follow this link - https://www.berea.k12.oh.us/kindergarten Children who will be five years old on or before August 1, 2018, are eligible to attend kindergarten. *Registration is to be completed online or by appointment at the Berea Board of Education offices (if you do not have computer access), 390 Fair Street, Berea by calling 216-898-8300. Only the child's parent or legal guardian may register a student. Online Registration - Complete the entire process at home (must have the capability to scan and upload documents). If you receive a message that your documents are too large to upload, please email them directly to Sue Alcox, salcox@berea.k12.oh.us Central Office Kiosk Registration - Complete information online (at home or at central office kiosk) and schedule an appointment to upload documents at the central office registration kiosk. If you begin registration at home, please write down your confirmation number and bring it with you in order to complete the process at the central office kiosk. Must Have: ** Birth Certificate ** Immunization Records ** Photo Identification of Parent ** Proof of Residency ** Proof of Custody Documents needed for proof of residency: * Lease agreement if renting an apartment in a complex with six (6) or more units * Current utility bill if you own the home If residing with someone, or is renting a single, two family or any rental up to five (5) units, the owner of the property must sign an Owner Tenant form (must be notarized) Please note: Custodial parent must be the parent who registers the child. In case of parental divorce, parent with legal custody must present a certified copy of the court order awarding legal custody. If custody change is pending, the noncustodial parents may present a dated, timestamped copy of the court filing, showing the motion for change of custody. The noncustodial parent is then given 60 days to present a certified copy of the final decree. If there was never a marriage between the parents, the mother must register the child, unless the father has the legal custody papers. If you have any questions, please call Big Creek Main Office at 216.898.8303
BEREA-MIDPARK AFS LOOKING FOR HOST FAMILIES Berea-Midpark AFS is looking for host families for students arriving this summer who will attend Berea-Midpark High School during the 18-19 school year. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn about another culture. All types of families make good hosts and families have a hand in choosing a student who best suits their family from a variety of countries. All that's needed is a bed, food and the same tender loving care and support you would want your own child to receive from a host family. AFS students come from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, are good students, have some level of English proficiency, bring their own spending money, have medical insurance, and AFS provides much support during the student's stay here. The rewards of such an experience are endless! Contact Nancy Goette at 440/234-3821 or nagoette@yahoo.com for further information. The sooner you apply, the more time you'll have to get acquainted before they arrive in August. GREAT LAKES THEATER S CAMP THEATER! Registration for Great Lakes Theater s Camp Theater! has begun. Camp Theater! is a summer drama camp held at Berea-Midpark High School for students ages 4-18. Students can sign up for one or both weeks of camp, which will run June 11-15, and June 18 22, 2018. Immersing participants in interactive and educational theater-based activities, Camp Theater! is a unique opportunity for students to work with and learn from Great Lakes Theater professional teaching artists in a fun, safe and supportive environment. Daily classes will be held at Berea-Midpark High School in one-week sessions from Monday through Friday. Students may enroll in one or both weeklong sessions, as different material will be covered each week. The program is designed for students of all levels of experience and ability. There is no audition required. Classes will be divided by students respective ages. The drama camp features classes in acting, Shakespeare, movement, improvisation, stage combat, mask making and much more! For complete information, including a downloadable registration form, visit http://www.greatlakestheater.org/education/camp-theater or at (216) 453-4443 or via email at kflorian@greatlakestheater.org. MOTORCOACH TOUR - VISIT NEW YORK CITY JUNE 1-3, 2018 Join us for a weekend in NYC! This is a family-friendly trip open to anyone over the age of seven wanting to visit New York City! We depart from Brook Park Memorial on Friday night, traveling through the night on a deluxe motorcoach to arrive in NYC Saturday morning. Saturday has us touring NYC on our motorcoach with a NYC guide aboard. See all of the highlights: Times Square, Central Park, Chinatown, Soho, Fifth Avenue, Greenwich Village, Wall Street. We get off the motorcoach to visit the 911 Memorial. Lunch is on your own. Saturday afternoon and evening are on your own to explore the city - see a Broadway show, have dinner in Little Italy, shop in Times Square or Chinatown, enjoy a carriage ride in Central Park - you never run out of things to do in NYC! Our hotel is the Hampton Inn, 337 West 39th Street, in the city. On Sunday morning, we again board our motorcoach to take us to the ferry to visit Ellis Island and see the Statue of Liberty. We depart for home at 1:15 PM stopping for dinner (included) at Country Cupboard. This is a great way to enjoy the city! Affordable Pricing (cost is per person): $378/quad room; $405/triple room; $460/double room; $618/single room. Easy registration and payment: Go to www.nowaktours.com and click the Traveler Login link at the top right. Then, create your account and enter the Trip ID BPNYC2018. Questions? Call Gayle in the BPM office at 216-433-1350 or Wendy at MHJH at 216-676-8400.
"THE LUNCH SACK" A PROGRAM FOR BEREA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHAT: "The Lunch Sack" A Program for Berea City School District WHEN: Every Tuesday starting June 5th through August 7th TIME: Sack pick up times are either 10:30-11:30am or 5:30-6:30pm WHERE: Audrey s Outreach Brook Park Community Church of the Brethren, 16845 Holland Road, Brook Park Contact Info: audreysoutreach@yahoo.com www.audreysoutreach.org If you would like to donate or volunteer, please contact Lori Radar or Stephanie Valek at the contact information below. Registration for the program can be done during pantry hours in the month of May. Pantry hours are Mondays 11:30am-2:00pm OR Thursdays 4:00pm-7:00pm. Parents or legal guardians will need to show proof of each child enrolled in the Berea City School District (report card, Infinite Campus, etc.) and will need to show proof of residency in the school district (driver's license, state ID, etc.)