Optional 7/8 Spanish Trip To Chicago

If your child would like to attend the optional Chicago Spanish trip May 1-2, 2020, please click Chicago Spanish Trip Registration for information and registration directions. You may also go directly to the Student Adventure registration page by clicking Student Adventures. The deadline for registration is November 22, 2019.

Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences

Be sure to plan ahead so you don’t miss PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES!  On Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21, BCS and all elementary schools in the district will host parent-teacher conferences. Click here for the letter, specific information, and links to sign up for conferences.

2019-2020 Quarter II Choice Hour Change Form  - Due November 14
Link: Choice Hour Information

Link: Register for Winter I Sports - 6-8 Girls' Swim Team, 7-8 Boys' Basketball, 6-8 Boys' Intramural Basketball

Directory Update - We are excited to announce that we will now be using Membership Toolkit for our Directory and Online Sales effective immediately.  Our previous website/app, MySchoolAnywhere, is dissolving. For more information, visit the PTA Directory page.

8th Grade High School Visit November 25

8th Grade students will be visiting Groves High School on November 25 from 11:45 am - 2:45 pm. Although the visits are not mandatory, they provide a great opportunity to become familiar with the building, staff, and programs at both high schools.
Please have your child return the attached permission slip to the BCS main office by Friday November 22 at 9 am if they would like to attend this optional trip. Seaholm High School will host a similar evening event in January, so be on the lookout for more information in December.

Outdoor Recess in the Wet/Cold Weather

Now that the Fall/Winter weather is settling in, please remember to send boots, snow pants and maybe extra socks to school with your children. We will go outside for recess every day, weather permitting.

Are you interested in being a Volunteer?

Welcome back! We invite you to join in the fun by taking just a few minutes to indicate the areas in which you’d like to volunteer. We kindly ask you to follow this link and submit your response: Bit.ly/VolunteerBCS There are opportunities for everyone, regardless of your schedule or time availability. ~ BCS PTA

Lost and Found

We have a large number of items that have been forgotten, so PLEASE SET ASIDE A FEW MINUTES to look through the items.  It is always very helpful if a child’s name is labeled on possessions, including clothing.  All clothing and items will be donated to the charity bin in the parking lot on Friday, Nov. 22.

Yearbooks Are On Sale

Purchase your 2019-20 BCS Yearbook Now! More information on ordering your yearbook may be found on the Walsforth Yearbook Flyer. Purchase your yearbook online by following this link to YearbookForever.com. Questions? Contact Michelle D'Orazio at mdorazio@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

BCS Open House – Sunday, December 8, 1:00-3:00pm

Parents, students and community members are invited to explore our unique educational community with an emphasis on science, technology and 21^st century learning skills. This is also a great opportunity to meet BCS students, staff members and current parents. Applications for the lottery will be accepted during the Open House.  Click Enrollment Timeline for more information.

2020-2021 District Calendar Update

The 2020-21 BPS school year calendar is now available on the BPS District website at www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/calendar. This coming fall, we will have a pre-Labor Day start, with the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 31 as a half day. This change allows for the last day of school to be June 11, 2021 while maintaining our standard break schedules and fulfilling our State seat time and professional development obligations.