Fall Pictures - Picture Retake day is October 30th.

                   
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2018-2019 Quarter II Choice Hour Forms Due Tuesday, Oct. 16

Link: Choice Hour Forms and Information

BCS Spiritwear - Now Available through November 4

The NEW BCS Online Sprit Wear store is now open to purchase cool apparel and accessories. If you are wondering about sizes and like to shop in person, stop by the office to have a look and feel. Act fast since the store will close on November 4th. We'll reopen in the future though. Please have a look at this PTA sponsored store, make a purchase today, and show your school spirit! Note: we will not have a printed order form moving forward only the online store.  Please click here to start shopping now: https://covingtonspirit2018.itemorder.com/sale.  For questions, contact Sandra Rogers at sandralucia703@icloud.com.

Yearbooks Are On Sale

Purchase your 2018-19 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.

Destination Delicious!

Please support the BCS Destination Imagination (DI) Program by submitting one of your family’s favorite recipes by submitting it at this link: https://goo.gl/forms/smlrpnB1id9NPSvv2. The recipes will be collated and made into a beautiful spiral bound edition of the One and Only BCS Community Cookbook. These books will be on sale by late fall, or you can preorder your copy when you submit a recipe! We’re looking for fun recipes from BCS students, families and staff members. We look forward to cooking and eating all of your family favorites! Check out the Delicious Cookbook Cover!

Proud Dad's Mom Eat and Run, Friday, May 11

Friday, November 2 is the first Eat & Run of the year – sponsored by our Proud Dads! Proud Moms, Dads, Aunts, Loved Ones, join your BCS kid(s) & their friends for lunch and fun. Click on the flyer for all the details!

• 5/6 Lunch: 11:05 am - 11:45 am 
• 3/4 Lunch: 11:45 am - 12:25 pm
• 7/8 Lunch: 12:25 am - 1:05 pm

2018-19 PTA REFLECTIONS ART AWARD PROGRAM - Explore the Arts and Express Yourself

Reflect on the theme, HEROES AROUND ME, and create original art in the categories of dance, film production, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Enter to win recognition, prizes, and scholarships.  The top 2 BCS entries from each category will go on to the BPS District Program and possibly State and/or National recognition. Participants will be recognized/awarded at the BCS Reflections Pizza Lunch. Click for more Reflections information or Download student packet. Submit entries through Friday, November 9th in the Media Center. To volunteer or for questions, contact Diana Patterson at d4patter4@sbcglobal.net.

Are you interested in being a Volunteer?

Welcome back! I invite you to join in the fun by taking just a few minutes to indicate the areas in which you’d like to volunteer. Please note, this form is only available online this year and we kindly ask you to follow this link and submit your response: https://goo.gl/forms/MNoJcfVkrBUITQ0z2 There are opportunities for everyone, regardless of your schedule or time availability. ~ Mrs. Miller

2018-2019 Optional Trips for 7/8 Students

We are excited to be offering our 7^th and 8^th grade students three optional trips for the 2018-2019 school year:

• Costa Rica – January 16-21, 2019 
• Washington DC – March 22-26, 2019 
• Band/Orchestra – Spring, 2019

Intro to Meditation for Parents and Students - 10/24

On Wednesday, October 24th 7:00-8:00 PM in the media center, our BCS PTA Wellness Team invites parents and students to come and learn what science is backing as a proven method to reduce stress and improve your overall health in a session led Anna Versaci, RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher). Despite what you might think about meditation, it is an effortless practice that can be done almost anywhere in as little as 5 minutes a day. Contact the Wellness Chair, Shaina Allen at shainamallen@gmail.com for more information or with questions.

BCS currently has two openings in 8th grade! 

Please feel free to share with neighbors and friends in the Birmingham Public Schools attendance area who may be interested in an amazing educational experience in the 8th grade at BCS this year.  Interested 8th grade parents/guardians can contact Kathy Barnas at kbarnas@birmingham.k12.mi.us for details on how to register.