BRANDON DISTANCE LEARNING

BRANDON DISTANCE LEARNING
                                                         PARENT NEWSLETTER
                                                       WEEK OF JANUARY 4, 2021

                             UPDATES & REMINDERS

                             DECEMBER BLFH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
                             Congratulations to the following students for being nominated and selected by
PRINCIPAL’S NOTE             your teacher(s) as student of the month! Students were chosen based on their
                             attendance, participation, work ethic, helpfulness and kindness during class.
Greetings BLFH Parents!
                             Elementary (JK-5)
                             Emma Gaska
Wishing all of you a safe,
                             Adalynn Smith
happy, and healthy
                             George Buhler
Holiday and a joyous New     Malaya Cuba
Year!                        Mitchel Belton
                             Kaila Meade
Looking forward to seeing    Reid Howerton
everyone back to school      Austin Gaska
online when we resume        Josey Callahan
on Monday, January 4th!      Ronnie Boughner
                             Rio Francesconi
Kind regards,                Payton Grant
David Wyatt                  Antoine Milton
                             Richard Reneaud
                             Evan Williams
                             Logan Brown
                             Shyanne Dendy
                             Madi Heading
                             Alessandra Lemos

                             Middle School (6-8)
                             Jennifer Forbes
                             Aiden Marino
                             Anthony Mirolli
                             Cynthia Chishom
                             Katelyn DeWyse
                             Luke Hensley
                             Evan Webster
                             Ryan DePalma
                             Tylena Kooop
                             Travis Koop
                             Nathan Elowsky
                             Bryce Heverly
                             Reagan DeLisle
                             Mikayla Hardoin
                             Panda Hatasen
                             Ethan Heading
                             S'Bastain Taylor
                             Deseree Ammon

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                             PARENT NEWSLETTER
                           WEEK OF JANUARY 4, 2021

Middle School (6-8) Continued
Brianna Howden
Lynna Vue
Samantha Lee
Bailey Wilson
Breanna Cogley
Kaiden Henley
MArin Painter
Connor Short
Jude Reed
Cullen Reed
Bryce Roe

High School (9-12)
Raul Hernandez
Shelby Allen
Johnny Kelsey
Savannah Williams
Sarah Fleming
Lacy Vue
Ricky Compau
Amelia Sweet

SUMMIT VIRTUAL ONLINE VENDOR COURSES
If you have any questions regarding your Summit Virtual course information or
in need of assistance, please contact our Summit Virtual Director & Mentor
Teacher, Mr. Moore at bmoore@brandon.k12.mi.us.

SUPPORTING LEARNING AT HOME
Here is a link to a very helpful guide for parents filled with resources for
supporting learning at home.
Supporting Learning at Home: a Guide for Parents and Other Providers of Care

NETIQUETTE
Please remind your child about the correct and appropriate ways of
communicating, appearing (appropriate clothing), and backgrounds used
during live class Zoom meetings. Even though they are learning from home,
we still follow the school district’s code of conduct.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE
If in the event of your child is going to be absent from their BLFH online
classes, please call those in to your child’s home-based school’s main office.

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                              PARENT NEWSLETTER
                            WEEK OF JANUARY 4, 2021

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Any BLFH students interested in participating in winter sports, please be sure
to sign up by sending an email to the respective coach (see below) or to
Athletic Director Chris Deines: cdeines@brandon.k12.mi.us.
As long as there are no other extensions or restrictions to the current MDHHS
orders, both high school and middle school sports are set to resume on or after
January 4th, 2021. See the practice start dates and coach contact information
below. If you have any other questions, please contact the athletic department.

Middle School – Winter 1 Re-Start Date:

       7th & 8th Volleyball: restart on January 4th with contests starting Jan
         11th… Teams may practice in December if they choose to. Email
         coach Liz Hendershott with any questions:
         ehendershott@brandon.k12.mi.us

Middle School – Winter 2 Start Dates:

       7th & 8th Boys Basketball – Practice/tryouts begin Feb 8th with contests
          starting on Mar 1st. To sign up, please email Coach Bill Redman:
          wredman@brandon.k12.mi.us
       7th & 8th Comp. Cheer – Practice/tryouts begin Feb 1st with contests
          starting week of Feb 22nd. To sign up, please email Varsity Coach
          Sam Hein: blackhawk.cheer.bhs@gmail.com or Mr. Deines:
          cdeines@brandon.k12.mi.us
       6th, 7th & 8th Co-Ed Swim/Dive - Practice/tryouts begin Feb 1st with
          contests starting week of Feb 22nd. To sign up, please email Coach
          Jessie Drogemuller: jessiedroge@gmail.com

SUPPLY PICK UP
Class materials and supplies including school picture proofs, graduation
packets and student ID cards are available for pick up at the I-Tec Center
located behind Brandon Middle School Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.

SENIOR GRADUATION CAP & GOWN PACKETS
If your child is a Senior, Herff Jones Class of 2021 graduation packets are in and
available to the I-Tec Center. Please make sure you pick this extremely
important and time sensitive information ASAP!

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                            PARENT NEWSLETTER
                          WEEK OF JANUARY 4, 2021

FREE SCHOOL MEALS
The United States Department of Agricultural (USDA) has made the
announcement they are extending FREE meals through June 2021. This will
allow school nutrition programs to continue to feed children through the
pandemic.
ALL children 18 years of age and younger (including young siblings) will be
provided breakfast and lunch at no cost to families. Brandon Learn from Home
or Summit Virtual families can pick up food every week by filling out the pre
order form that is on the district website or linked below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesE1h6ufaySqTWU6hSuNS_NKI2
-Kay_9SgWoeZhAVTH3gpYw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please contact Monica Genslak, Food Service Director at
mgenslak@brandon.k12.mi.us or 248-627-1828 with any questions

BSD TECHNOLOGY USAGE INFORMATION
Linked below are two technology usage packets (Chromebooks and iPads).
These were handed out to online families during device deployment days, but
the BSD Technology Department would like to continue to reinforce the
information. You DO NOT have to resign or return these forms again! The
information is just intended to be and FYI. Please let us know if you have any
questions or concerns by emailing help@brandon.k12.mi.us.
Chromebook Technology Usage Packet
iPad Technology Usage Packet

UPCOMING EVENTS

This Week’s Block Schedule for Middle and High School Students:
Monday – “B” Day
Tuesday – “A” Day
Wednesday – “B” Day
Thursday – “A” Day
Friday – “B” Day

Calendar at a glance:
January 4th – School Resumes
January 26th – High School ½ Day of School (HS Exams Hours 1-2)
January 27th – High School ½ Day of School (HS Exams Hours 3-4)
January 28th – High School ½ Day of School (HS Exams Hours 5-6)
January 28th – End of 1st Semester
January 29th – No School

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BRANDON DISTANCE LEARNING
                                           PARENT NEWSLETTER
                                         WEEK OF JANUARY 4, 2021

          THANK YOU
          A HUGE shout out to parents Andrea Austin, Misty Friend, and Marla Abney for
          their efforts organizing the teacher gift drop off at the I-Tec Center! What an
          outstanding response from all them and you! Thank you on behalf of myself,
          building level administration, teachers, and staff!

For more helpful information, please visit our website
         www.brandonlearnfromhome.com
                      Brandon Distance Learning
                  I-Tec Center: 609 S. Ortonville Road
                          Ortonville, MI 48462
                        (248) 627-1800 Ext: 1033

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