PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, January 27 from 4-7 p.m. Parents will make virtual appointments with teachers using the same system we did first trimester.  Groves Parent Teacher Conference Appointments

GROVES CLASS SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE BEGINNING 1/19/2021

Groves Families,

Please let me know if you have not received the information concerning hybrid learning that was emailed last week. Families who have students who will return to in-person learning on January 19th will need to complete the following items:

1. District Parent Agreement- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRE_XJh-1xDWnEifdKjbbx-7NHMAgSfx1T2Yat6yoFI1Tu1A/viewform?usp=sf_link
2. Parent Questionnaire about busing/transportation and food service needs - https://forms.gle/QLMPpFgxniaBBUgf8

These items were also emailed to students' BPS/Gmail accounts:

3. Students will need to download the Clear to Go app - an email will be sent to students' BPS-schools/Gmail accounts
4. Students will need to watch the Groves Safety Protocol video - https://youtu.be/P6Qi2-S04Ts
5. Students will need to complete the Google Form after watching the video - https://forms.gle/RSFhU3o13L4oX5dh6

If you have questions on any of these items, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Parent Schoology Access

Parent Schoology Access (this is separate from PowerSchool access which is the site parents should continue to use to check student grades). Schoology is where assignments are housed. Here are directions to create your parent account - https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Page/11350 

Falcons Making a Difference

Our Falcons continue to make a difference... please take a look at the video Mrs. Sak put together. Thank you students for your commitment to giving back to the community - https://vimeo.com/497428653

Dr. Smith

UPDATED COURSE CATALOGS

Wa are pleased to provide the 9th Grade Course Planning Guide and the 2021-22 Course Catalog for your reference.

More information about Meals for Hybrid Learning

SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY UPDATE

The SANP committee is working together to figure out if we can hold a SANP. Typically, it is held the night after graduation on June 6^th. Due to Covid we are waiting to see what the restrictions will be in June. If we do not end up having an in-person party, we are working on some fun alternatives for our seniors. We still need help with Senior Wishes, Community Service, selling raffle tickets, and fundraising. If you want to help but don’t have much time you can sell raffle tickets – this is our main fundraiser! Contact Stephanie Bradley if you can help at sbradley3@msn.com or Lindsay Dembs ldembs323@gmail.com.

Raffle Tickets: We will be selling raffle tickets beginning the week of November 30th. We need ALL senior parents to try and sell as many raffle tickets as possible. If you want to help – sell tickets! This is our main fundraiser for the SANP! The raffle is tied to the Michigan Lottery, Evening Daily 3 (on Wednesdays), if the last 3 numbers of your ticket match the numbers drawn you could win a minimum of $100 or a maximum of $250. Tickets are $20 and you have 20 chances to win, very good odds! The drawing time frame for our raffle is January 13 - May 16th. They make great stocking stuffers! Please contact Ashley Caza for tickets at ac2@me.com or call/text 248-376-7602, I will arrange for a contactless pick up. 

Baby/Current Photos: We need a digital version of your senior's baby photo and a current photo sent to Dave Green at davidhgreen@comcast.net (yearbook will be asking for a photo too - this is separate).  Also, it would fun to include a zany picture of your senior's COVID experience, if you have one. Make sure include the full name of the senior and a contact number in case we have issues. 

Yard Signs: Senior Yard signs are 1 for $30 or 2 for $50. Contact Gil Stebbins at gilline2@gmail.com or (248) 755-8365.

Donations: If you know any local businesses that could donate money, prizes, or gift cards to the SANP please contact Stephanie Bradley at sbradley3@msn.com or Lindsay Dems ldembs323@gmail.com 

Senior Wishes: During the holidays ask your extended family members, friends, coaches, teachers, etc if they want to give a wish to your senior. This is a note to your senior to wish them good luck and congratulate them on graduating. They are $5 each or 5 for $20. We will give them to your senior the night after graduation at the SANP. Please contact Holly Baynham at hbaynham@sbcglobal.net with questions. 

Caps/Gowns and Graduation Cards: can be ordered through Jostens.com.

SCHOOLOGY INFORMATION

Do you need help logging your student into Schoology through ClassLink?  Please check out this Schoology Overview!

My.classlink.com/Birmingham - Chrome is the preferred browser for Schoology.

Groves Clubs & Activities for 2020-2021

We are hopeful that all students participate in one or multiple school related activities during their Groves experience.  Co- and extra-curricular activities can be a great source of enjoyment for students.  Aside from pleasure, students can develop leadership skills, become valuable team members and provide a sense of belonging to their community. More information may be found on Clubs & Activites webpage.  Groves students are invited to view the list of clubs and activities offered this school year and are encouraged to get involved and stay involved.

Optional Student Fee Payment Process

In order to make any Groves purchases, we are once again using e-Funds For Schools. This program offers various options for parents/guardians who choose the make payments online or from their mobile devices.  Users will have the ability to have various school fees/payments electronically withdrawn from a checking account or charged to a credit card.  You will receive an email confirmation for every payment that is processed.  The e-Funds For School site is secure and uses industry standard data encryption.

1. To create an account or to login to an existing account, visit https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56264
2. Once on the eFunds For Schools homepage, the links to "Create An Account" or to "Login" are half way down on the left.
3. There is a small convenience fee associated with each payment: $1.00 for using your checking/savings account information (direct ACH)  and $2.65 (per $100) for using your credit/debit card.
4. The following items may be purchased online using eFunds: PTA Donations/Dues; Student Activity Fees; and SOS/Falcon2Falcon Donation

PTA Information for 2020-2021

Please visit the PTA Webpage for the most up-to-date information for this year.  We encourage all Groves families to become a member and be involved in the Falcon community!

2020-2021 Groves PTA Membership Dues Form

20201-2021 Groves PTA Membership Toolkit and Directory Info

How to Order Your 2021 Yearbook

Please order your 2021 yearbook online using this link: https://yearbookforever.com/schools/groves_high_school_buy_yearbook_303054/

Our customer service representative for all questions related to yearbook is Lisa Sparks – lisa.sparks@walsworth.com.

Work Permits

Work permits for student summer employment can be accessed below.  Please email Mrs. Rondello @ LRondello@birmingham.k12.mi.us for additional information.

Work permit for student under the age of 16 years

Work permit for student age 16 and 17 years

Do you have a Power School parent account?

To access the online registration process, you will need a Power School parent account.  You will not be able to access the system through your student's account.  Please ensure you have an active parent login to PowerSchool.  If you require a password reset or new account set up information, please email Mrs. Reeves, Counseling Secretary, or call (248) 203-3501.

College & Career Center Info

Link to College & Career Center