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BEMIS BULLETIN BOARD (B3)
February 2022
February 21 – March 4, 2022
Mid -Winter Break
There will be NO School February 21st – February 25th.
Classes resume Monday, February 28th.
Upcoming Dates
- Pathways to Success March 3rd 6-8:30pm @ Henry Ford II HS
- Parent / Teacher Conferences March 10th 4-7pm
Class Scheduling Information
Click HERE to visit the Scheduling Information page on our website.
Virtual Students – TEAMS meeting with counselors on March 1st (due date Friday, March 4, 2022- email your counselors)
Current 7th grade to: Carrie.Bohm@uticak12.org
Current 6th grade to: Marsela.Dusaj@uticak12.org
On behalf of the staff at Bemis Jr. High School, we are looking forward to working with your student. Please feel free to contact
the Bemis Jr. High School counseling office at 586-797-2500 with any questions.
Pathways to Success
Spartans of the Month (October 2021 – January 2022) Virtual Conference
Bemis Sports Announcement
Athletes interested in Spring Sports, in order to participate, you MUST have a current MHSAA Physical on file.
Click HERE for Athletic Forms.
Boys and Girls Track 7/8 Start Date: March 21, 2022
Sign-ups will begin the week of March 15 th in the cafeteria.
These sports also require a payment to participate.
Students will be given paperwork on their first day to complete and return to the coaches.
Sporting Events
7th Grade Girls Basketball: The next games are March 1st HOME vs Heritage; March 3rd AWAY vs Jeannette @ 5:30
8th Grade Girls Basketball: The next games are March 1st HOME vs Heritage; March 3rd AWAY vs Jeannette @ 4:00
Click here for the girls basketball schedules.
Click here for Athletic Admission, Prices, and Info
Spirit Day
Attention ALL Football Players
UCS Wellness Podcast: Family Communication
EPISODE SUMMARY: With society relying so heavily on technology, we must learn to adapt our
communication while maintaining traditional forms of communication, such as written and verbal. This
episode is perfect for parents and students alike to help guide families towards healthy technology boundaries
and introduce new ways of bridging the communication gap that can often be felt between parents and
children. To cover this topic, Henry Ford II High School counselor, Catherine Livingston talks with Erica Chavez,
counselor, LPC.
Click the picture to head straight to the podcast!
Lost & Found
The Lost and Found is located on the stage in the cafeteria. Please take a moment to look for your lost items.
Black History Month Facts
First Senator: Hiram Rhodes Revels was the first African American ever elected to the U.S. Senate.
He represented the state of Mississippi from February 1870 to March 1871.
Supreme Court Justice: Thurgood Marshall was the first African American ever appointed to the
U.S. Supreme Court. He was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and served on the court
from 1967 to 1991.
Self-Made Millionaire: Madam C.J. Walker was born on a cotton plantation in Louisiana and
became wealthy after inventing a line of African American hair care prod ucts. She established
Madame C.J. Walker Laboratories and was also known for her philanthropy.
First Black Billionaire: Before Oprah Winfrey and Michael Jordan joined the billionaire’s club,
Robert Johnson became the first African American billionaire when he sold the cable station he
founded, Black Entertainment Television (BET) in 2001.
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.
UCS Virtual Calming Room
This page offers an abundance of information, but we are excited about this Virtual Calming Room (
click to be taken to the VCR) There are so many activities that you can use with your student, your family
or just yourself.
With the number of students struggling during this pandemic this is a good thing to introduce them to.
Please check it and share it with your student. We highly recommend that you have students check out
the GUIDED MEDITATOR. The first clip is from the late Kobe Bryant and his view on meditation and sleep.
His presentation is very powerful.
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
Week of February 14, 2022
Upcoming Dates
- Mid -Winter Break (NO School) February 21st – February 27th. Classes resume Monday, February 28th.
- Parent / Teacher Conferences March 10th 4-7pm
Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad is meeting next Wednesday, February 16th from 6-7pm in the Bemis Presentation Room.
Please e-mail Mrs. Blough with any questions blough_v@yahoo.com
Class Scheduling Information
Click HERE to visit the Scheduling Information page on our website.
Face to Face
Current 6th graders – due February 16th – completed forms to your 6th grade teacher
Current 7th graders – due February 11th – completed forms to Geography teacher
Current 8th graders – due February 11th – completed forms to History teacher
Virtual Students – TEAMS meeting with counselors on March 1st (due date Friday, March 4, 2022- email your counselors)
Current 7th grade to: Carrie.Bohm@uticak12.org
Current 6th grade to: Marsela.Dusaj@uticak12.org
On behalf of the staff at Bemis Jr. High School, we are looking forward to working with your student. Please feel free to contact
the Bemis Jr. High School counseling office at 586-797-2500 with any questions.
UCS Specialty Programs
The UCS Secondary Specialty Programs are part of our district’s “Portfolio of Choices” that support the unique needs,
talents, and interests of our students. The specialty programs are offered hand in hand with the nationally recognized
program and services available through our district’s four comprehensive high schools. Regardless of what choice a
student makes, they will be working with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
The UCS secondary programs include the Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies (GLK-UAIS), the Utica
Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology (UCMST), the Utica Center for Science and Industry (UCSI), and the
Stevenson Center for Manufacturing, Automation, and Design Engineering (MADE).
Informational meetings for specialty programs are continuing this week. Click HERE for more information.
Pathways to Success
2022-2023 Kindergarten Registration now open in Utica Community Schools
Hello to the Parents of the Class of 2035!
This is an exciting time for you and your child, and Utica Community Schools is here to help
transition your students into our nationally recognized schools.
Here are some things to know to get you started:
Kindergarten Eligibility
Children can be enrolled for kindergarten or our Young Fives program if they turn five on or before December 1, 2022. Please
note – If your child is born between September 2 and December 1, 2017, you will need to complete a waiver to register in Utica
Community Schools. You may find the waiver here. A waiver is not required for children who were born on or before September
1, 2017.
Young Fives Program
The Young Fives program provides young children additional time to prepare for a successful kindergarten and school
experience. The program fosters social, emotional, physical, and academic development through a year of growth and
discovery for children who need additional time for development and maturity before entering kindergarten. Students
who take part in the Young Fives program will transition to traditional kindergarten the following school year. The
program is recommended for students with birthdays between September 1 and December 1, 2017.
Parents should begin the registration process by selecting "kindergarten" as the grade level for enrollment, and then
select "yes" when asked whether they want to pursue the Young Fives Program for their child.
More information is available at this link.
Vision and Hearing Screening
Michigan law requires hearing and vision screening prior to starting kindergarten. For information on screenings available
through Macomb County, please see this link.
Enroll Now in UCS!
You can enroll now for the 2022-23 school year.
During registration, you will be asked to upload:
• Child's birth certificate
• Michigan driver's license, Michigan ID or appropriate employment picture ID
• Lease agreement, closing papers or property tax bill
• Immunization records detailing the day, month, and year your child was vaccinated against measles, rubella, diphtheria,
tetanus, polio, hepatitis B and other serious illnesses. If you need information on immunizations waivers or forms, please
visit this link.
Please Note - The online registration tool is not compatible with older versions of the Internet Explorer
browser. Please use the Microsoft Edge browser, Firefox, or Google Chrome to complete the registration process.
2022 Kindergarten Open House
All UCS elementary schools will be hosting an open house on Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m. to welcome new families.
Come get a glimpse at the educational opportunities that await your child at Utica Community Schools. Learn about
our kindergarten and Young Fives Program, meet our building administrators and teachers, and see our schools for
yourselves.
Questions? E-mail us at ucs@uticak12.org.
Virtual Conference
Bemis Sports Announcement
Athletes interested in Spring Sports, in order to participate, you MUST have a current MHSAA Physical on file.
Click HERE for Athletic Forms.
Boys and Girls Track 7/8 Start Date: March 21, 2022
Sign-ups will begin the week of March 15 th in the cafeteria.
These sports also require a payment to participate.
Students will be given paperwork on their first day to complete and return to the coaches.
Sporting Events
7th Grade Girls Basketball: The next games are February 14th HOME vs Shelby; February 17th AWAY vs Eppler @ 5:30
8th Grade Girls Basketball: The next games are February 14th HOME vs Shelby; February 17th AWAY vs Eppler @ 4:00
Click here for the girls basketball schedules.
Click here for Athletic Admission, Prices, and Info
Spirit Day
Mom2Mom Sale!
Word of the day
Monday Publish To prepare and print something for the public to read.
*I work for a company that publishes magazines.
Tuesday Tradition The beliefs and ways of doing things that are passed down from parents to children.
*Many people celebrate holidays by carrying out old family traditions.
Wednesday Stable Firm or steady; not likely to move.
*The table is not stable because one of its legs is too short.
Thursday Passive Not being active or being part of an activity.
*Watching television is a passive activity.
Friday Focus The area of greatest attention or activity.
* The focus of the report was changes in the economy.
Fun Facts
February is Black History Month. Did you know:
1. Both Condoleezza Rice and Martin Luther King Jr. stated college when they were just 15 years old. She studied political
science at the University of Denver; he majored in sociology at Morehouse College in Atlanta.
2. The hairbrush, lawn mower, cellphone, refrigerator, and – thank heavens- the air conditioner were all the fruits of African
American inventors’ creative laboring.
3. Shirley Chisholm was the first Black women elected to major-party presidential candidate survived three assassination
attempts during her 1972 campaign.
4. The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, snagged several Guinness World Records, including highest annual earnings for a pop
star, best-selling album of all time for his classic, Thriller, and most Grammy Awards won in a year (he took home 8).
5. Being mischievous was Thurgood Marshall’s gateway to the law. For punishment, he was forced to copy the Constitution. It
eventually piqued his interest.
6. Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States, and the first African American to serve in the office. First
elected to the presidency in 2008, he won a second term in 2012.
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.
UCS Virtual Calming Room
This page offers an abundance of information, but we are excited about this Virtual Calming Room (
click to be taken to the VCR) There are so many activities that you can use with your student, your family
or just yourself.
With the number of students struggling during this pandemic this is a good thing to introduce them to.
Please check it and share it with your student. We highly recommend that you have students check out
the GUIDED MEDITATOR. The first clip is from the late Kobe Bryant and his view on meditation and sleep.
His presentation is very powerful.
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
Week of February 7, 2022
Science Olympiad
Bemis students interested in Science Olympiad there is a workshop this Saturday, February 5th at South Lake
High School. The workshop is from 9am to 1:45 pm. Please e-mail Mrs. Blough with any questions
blough_v@yahoo.com
Pathways to Success
When: Thursday, March 3, 2022
Where: Henry Ford II High School (11911 Clinton River Rd. Sterling Heights, MI 48313)
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Students in grades fifth through eleventh, parents and staff are invited to this free event. Pathways to Success features
information regarding secondary academic courses, clubs, and specialty programs. Pathways to Success serves as an opportunity
for students to begin exploring secondary options offered to students entering ninth through twelfth grade in the 2022-2023
school year. Students will also have a chance to meet with counselors and teachers to learn how high school classes can bring
them closer to their post-secondary goals.
2022-2023 Kindergarten Registration now open in Utica Community Schools
Hello to the Parents of the Class of 2035!
This is an exciting time for you and your child, and Utica Community Schools is here to help
transition your students into our nationally recognized schools.
Here are some things to know to get you started:
Kindergarten Eligibility
Children can be enrolled for kindergarten or our Young Fives program if they turn five on or before December 1, 2022. Please
note – If your child is born between September 2 and December 1, 2017, you will need to complete a waiver to register in Utica
Community Schools. You may find the waiver here. A waiver is not required for children who were born on or before September
1, 2017.
Young Fives Program
The Young Fives program provides young children additional time to prepare for a successful kindergarten and school
experience. The program fosters social, emotional, physical, and academic development through a year of growth and
discovery for children who need additional time for development and maturity before entering kindergarten. Students
who take part in the Young Fives program will transition to traditional kindergarten the following schoo l year. The
program is recommended for students with birthdays between September 1 and December 1, 2017.
Parents should begin the registration process by selecting "kindergarten" as the grade level for enrollment, and then
select "yes" when asked whether they want to pursue the Young Fives Program for their child.
More information is available at this link.
Vision and Hearing Screening
Michigan law requires hearing and vision screening prior to starting kindergarten. For information on screenings available
through Macomb County, please see this link.
Enroll Now in UCS!
You can enroll now for the 2022-23 school year.
During registration, you will be asked to upload:
• Child's birth certificate
• Michigan driver's license, Michigan ID or appropriate employment picture ID
• Lease agreement, closing papers or property tax bill
• Immunization records detailing the day, month, and year your child was vaccinated against measles, rubella, diphtheria,
tetanus, polio, hepatitis B and other serious illnesses. If you need information on immunizations waivers or forms, please
visit this link.
Please Note - The online registration tool is not compatible with older versions of the Internet Explorer
browser. Please use the Microsoft Edge browser, Firefox, or Google Chrome to complete the registration process.
2022 Kindergarten Open House
All UCS elementary schools will be hosting an open house on Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m. to welcome new families.
Come get a glimpse at the educational opportunities that await your child at Utica Community Schools. Learn about
our kindergarten and Young Fives Program, meet our building administrators and teachers, and see our schools for
yourselves. Questions? E-mail us at ucs@uticak12.org.
Virtual ConferenceSpirit Day
Bemis Sports Announcement
Athletes interested in Spring Sports, in order to participate, you MUST have a current MHSAA Physical on file.
Click HERE for Athletic Forms.
Boys and Girls Track 7/8 Start Date: March 21, 2022
Sign-ups will begin the week of March 15 th in the cafeteria.
These sports also require a payment to participate.
Students will be given paperwork on their first day to complete and return to the coaches.
Sporting Events
7th Grade Girls Basketball: The next games are February 7th BYE (NO GAME); February 10th AWAY vs Malow @ 4:00
8th Grade Girls Basketball: The next games are February 7th BYE (NO GAME); February 10th AWAY vs Malow @ 5:30
Click here for the girls basketball schedules.
Click here for Athletic Admission, Prices, and Info
CHEER Competition
You have TWO chances to catch Bemis Cheer this week!
SH Stevenson Titan Invite on Friday, February 11th, 2022
Warren Woods Tower Invitational on Saturday, February 12th, 2022
Email Ms. Tirone, bemisjhcheerleading@gmail.com for more information.
Congratulations!!
Congratulations to the 8th grade Boys' Basketball Team on a championship season!!
Alex B, Nick C, Andru C, Brady D, William E, Moustafa F, Justin F, Dylan F,
Elijah H, Byron J, Lucas J, Jayden M, Kaiden O, Nick P, and James T.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 first 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 their birthday as their password in the format of MMDD.
• 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
Word of the day
Monday Magnetic Having to do with magnets and the way they work.
*Certain metals are magnetic.
Tuesday Evaluate To judge or set the value of
*The magazine evaluated ten new cars.
Wednesday Minimum The smallest possible amount or number.
*There is an age minimum for this movie
Thursday Dimension Size as measured in length, width, or depth.
*The dimensions of the box are two feet long, one foot wide, and six inches deep.
Friday Complex Not simple
* A computer is a complex machine. English spelling is complex
Fun Fact
February 9- National Pizza Day: It’s hard to imagine that before World War II, pizza was little known outside of Italy or
Italian immigrant communities. This cheesy disc went from a niche cultural meal to the star of the show anywhere it turns
up! Let’s hear it for pizza!
February 11- National Make a Friend Day: To paraphrase Yeats: “There are no strangers in the world, just friends you have
never met.” We must never stop making friends. That’s why National Make a Friend Day is so important. A new friendship
can open you to new experiences. Friends can help us through challenging times. They provide us with the comfort of a safe
emotional space where we can be ourselves. Good friends are our biggest treasure. Make a special effort on February 11 to
meet (or at least talk to) someone new. Your life could change forever.
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.UCS Virtual Calming Room
This page offers an abundance of information, but we are excited about this Virtual Calming Room (
click to be taken to the VCR) There are so many activities that you can use with your student, your family
or just yourself.
With the number of students struggling during this pandemic this is a good thing to introduce them to.
Please check it and share it with your student. We highly recommend that you have students check out
the GUIDED MEDITATOR. The first clip is from the late Kobe Bryant and his view on meditation and sleep.
His presentation is very powerful.
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
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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 2021-2022 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 doing this, 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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