Berea City School District

3/10-3/14 Education Foundation Annual Auction

3/11 Berea Board of Education Meeting & Be A Titan Recognition

3/14 District Orchestra Festival

3/14 BCSD Community Series Session #3

3/29 No School, Good Friday

4/1-4/5 No School, Spring Break

2023-2024 School Year Calendar

Berea City School District's 54th Orchestra Festival

The Berea City School District is thrilled to announce the 54th Orchestra Festival, a showcase of our students' musical talents, taking place on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Berea-Midpark High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. This year, we are honored to welcome Lisa Goldman as our Guest Conductor, bringing her wealth of experience and passion for music education to the festival. Board President Ana Chapman will be our Guest Announcer.

Join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of our students and directors, Michele George and Olivia Polash, who have prepared an exceptional program. This event promises to be a night of incredible music, showcasing the talents of our young musicians. Don't miss this remarkable display of our district's musical excellence!

The Education Foundation for the Berea City School District will host its 24th Annual Auction virtually this year, with online kickoff and closing events on March 10th and 14th. The Foundation has served Middleburg Heights, Brook Park, and Berea students since 1996. Proceeds from the Annual Auction enable us to continue providing unique classroom opportunities that would not otherwise be possible for our students as well ensuring we can diligently manage scholarship and grant funds.

The success of this event is largely due to our Community Partners and Patrons, who lend their names in support of our mission and provide our organization with financial backing, as well as our donors and bidders.

As a proud and involved individual who supports the BCSD, please consider attending AND becoming a patron of the 2024 Education Foundation Auction as a means to show your support for educational enrichment.

Miss Bohrer's second grade class at Brook Park Elementary School embarked on a Valentine's Day mission titled "Love Makes the World Go Round," aiming to collect postcards, special items, or Valentines from all 50 U.S. states. The initiative, designed to enrich the students' learning about the diverse cultures and histories across the country, quickly surpassed its original goal, drawing contributions from not only across the United States but also around the world, including the UK, South Korea, and several U.S. states like Hawaii and Texas.

The project's global reach was unexpected but warmly welcomed, as it not only brought the class closer to their goal but also introduced them to international cultures and stories. The overwhelming support from both domestic and international participants brought joy and excitement to the classroom, demonstrating the project's impact far beyond its educational intent.

Miss Bohrer and her class have expressed deep gratitude for the widespread participation that turned their educational project into a global exchange of love and learning. The success of "Love Makes the World Go Round" highlights the power of community and the meaningful connections that can be forged through simple acts of sharing and kindness. This project has not only taught students about geography and culture but also about the universal values of love and unity, making it a truly enriching experience for everyone involved.

Dr. Tiffany Stropko, Director of Personnel and Employee Relations, spent time with high school students during a recent Lunch and Learn session to share more information about the new "Grow Your Own" College Scholarship opportunity. Aimed at fostering the next generation of educators, the program offers scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to students majoring in education. Additionally, students can secure their future with a guaranteed teaching position in the district upon completing their degree, provided they commit to a 4-year teaching tenure.

Our goal is to discover our "Difference Makers" who are already within our schools!

The BMMS Garden Club offers a fun environment where students learn about plants, assist in their growth, and participate in creative projects together. It emphasizes teamwork and enjoying time with friends in the garden. The club recently welcomed its largest group of students to date!

The club has made some exciting developments, including relocating their greenhouse to the connector area where it is expected to flourish even more. A particularly exciting moment was witnessing the first onion shoots emerge from the soil, indicating the garden's promising future. The club's initiatives were significantly enhanced by a generous donation of flower seeds from Floret Farms.

Students have been engaged in planting succulents in planters adorned with decorative gravel and moss. Meanwhile, other students have been busy sowing a diverse array of seeds, including cabbage, broccoli, thyme, rosemary, chrysanthemums, figwort, lace flowers, and feverfew. They have successfully planted over 100 flowers and vegetables!

Special thanks go to Mr. Pearl and everyone involved in making this club available to students. Keep an eye out for the Garden Club as they highlight their efforts during the district's School Showcase in May!

At the February 5 Berea Board of Education meeting, Mr. Dorian King was approved as the new Supervisor of Transportation for Berea City Schools. Mr. King brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his new role, having served in various capacities at the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) since 2016. His most recent position was that of Service Quality Supervisor at the RTA, where he was responsible for overseeing quality control initiatives, customer service, safety standards, and addressing transportation issues.

His commitment to high service standards and his extensive knowledge of transit operations make Mr. King a great fit for our transportation department. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Dorian King to the Titan team. We look forward to his contributions and leadership as we strive to provide the best possible transportation services for our community.

The Portrait of a Titan is a collective vision that articulates aspirations for ALL of our students. The Portrait identifies six key competencies that every student in the Berea City School District should possess by the time they graduate. These competencies are nurtured at every grade level. They are adaptable, communicator, critical thinker, empathetic, innovative, and leader. Our educators are inspiring students to cultivate these essential skills.

As part of their project, these young entrepreneurs were tasked with creating a compelling pitch to capture the attention and interest of their peers and school staff. They had to effectively communicate the concept of their food truck, the uniqueness of their offerings, and the value of their menu items.

Students and staff were given Mrs. Sloat "Sloat Bucks" to "tip" their favorite trucks. The trucks that generated the most business were declared the winners of the Food Truck Wars!

For the Popular Vote....

1. The Leprechaun Cafe
2. Funnels and Fluff
3. ANJ's Chicken

For the Teacher Vote...

1. The Leprechaun Cafe
2. Funnels and Fluff
3. Cupcake Bake

Five Berea-Midpark High School Titans have been selected for the first-ever cohort of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank Student Ambassador Program!

This program is all about making a difference by:

1. Raising awareness on food insecurity
2. Engaging other students, parents, and teachers in critical hunger relief issues
3. Building leadership skills through giving back to the community

These Titan Leaders will be collaborating on a group project, culminating in a presentation at the Foodbank this May.

Infinite Campus offers a convenient feature for families to report their child’s absence online. You can use the 'Absence Request Online' feature in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, accessible both through the app on your phone and on a computer.

Once you enter the absence online, our staff will be immediately notified. While the option to call your school’s attendance line remains available, using the Parent Portal for this purpose is quick and efficient.

For detailed instructions on how to use this feature, please visit our website.

All sessions are at Brook Park Elementary School Auditorium

17001 Holland Road

Brook Park, OH 44142

Any questions, please contact -

Meredith Ondak, BCSD Coordinator of Mental Health

mondak@bereaschools.org

View the Community Series flyer

Thursday, March 14, 2024

7:00-8:00pm

• Understand how stress and fear can be protective and adaptive
• Recognize when anxiety is interfering with development and daily functioning
• Learn strategies for helping your child through the anxious moment

Dr. Barlow is a clinical psychologist. She is passionate about providing excellent clinical care to children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges as well as educating the community about these topics.

• Senior Citizen Prom provides fabulous fun for old and young
  

• Berea City Schools to switch from Nike to Under Armour for sports uniforms
  

• News Channel 5 Senior Citizen Prom Feature

• Unified Sports Fox 8 Feature

BCSD uses Peachjar, an electronic flyer posting and distribution system to distribute school flyers and approved flyers from community groups and organizations that sponsor activities of an educational/enrichment nature for students and staff >> view current flyers

The Berea Board of Education holds regular community conversations to give the public access to board members outside of the formal public participation setting of a meeting. Residents will have the opportunity to meet and discuss any concerns they may have with two board members during a 30 minute time-slot set aside prior to each regular scheduled Board of Education meeting. The goal of this effort is to more effectively connect with the public and learn more about the community.

Additional district financial information such as our annual financial reports, forecasts, budget documents, etc., can be found on the district website under the Treasurer's Department page or by using the QR code.