Beal City Bulletin

Thank you to all of our families who were able to join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences this past week! We appreciate you taking the time to connect with our teachers and discuss your student's progress. If you were unable to attend, please don't hesitate to reach out to the office or, preferably, directly to your child's teachers. We value the partnership between home and school and want to work together to help every student succeed.

It is hard to believe, but we are quickly approaching the end of our first marking period! This is a great time to check in with your student about their grades, missing assignments, and daily responsibilities. Staying on top of the little things each day makes a big difference over time. We encourage families to have those conversations now so students can finish the marking period strong.

Finally, please take a few moments to review the information below regarding Wednesday's Community Strategic Planning Session and the accompanying survey. This is an important opportunity for our families and community members to help shape the future of Beal City Schools. We want to hear from you, and your input matters as we plan for the years ahead.

Finally, a quick apology to those that have been viewing this newsletter on a mobile device who have been greeted by a rather large picture of me! I'm not that important, so I've made a few adjustments and minimized the picture. Hopefully, that makes things a little easier to navigate!

Thank you for your continued support of Beal City Middle and High School!

October

• 30th: End of Marking Period

November

• 3rd: No School: PD Day

Students in Mr. Fletcher's PE class are participating in a golf unit, turning the grounds into a driving range.

Dear Aggie Community Members, Parents, and Neighbors,

Your voice and vision are essential to our students' success! We warmly invite you to join us for our Strategic Plan Community Forum on Wednesday, October 21st, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Beal City Public School Library.

This forum is a dedicated space to ask questions, share insights, and collaborate with us on Beal City Schools' future direction. Whether you have children currently enrolled or are a resident passionate about public education, your perspective matters.

Event Details:

• What: Strategic Plan Community Forum

• When: Wednesday, October 21st | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Where: School Library

Together, let's chart a path forward that inspires and supports every learner. We look forward to seeing you there!

We have several students driving side-by-sides and UTVs to school. Students must follow all applicable laws and school safety expectations when bringing these vehicles onto school property.

Students who are not legally permitted to operate these vehicles should not drive them to school.

Any student who operates a side-by-side, UTV, or other vehicle unsafely on school property may lose the privilege of driving or parking any vehicle on school grounds.

Please review these expectations with your student. Our priority is keeping everyone safe as students arrive at and leave school.

We are excited to introduce Middle School Incentive Day, a quarterly opportunity to recognize and reward students who are meeting classroom expectations and staying on top of their schoolwork.

Our first Incentive Day will take place on Friday, October 30, beginning after lunch. Students who have met their teachers' expectations will enjoy an afternoon of activities, including a seasonal movie, board games, a tech lounge, open gym, and snacks. Students who have not met the requirements will participate in a supervised study hall, providing additional time to complete assignments and get caught up.

Each teacher has established expectations related to grades, missing assignments, and classroom responsibilities. These requirements are posted in classrooms and on Google Classroom. The deadline to submit late or missing work is Friday, October 23. Middle school families have also received an email outlining the full details and important dates.

Incentive Day will take place once each quarter, with consistent expectations throughout the school year. Each quarter provides a fresh opportunity for students to qualify, reinforcing the importance of effort, responsibility, and academic progress.

A special thank you to Krapohl Ford for sponsoring our first Incentive Day! Their generosity helps us celebrate our students and their hard work. Businesses or organizations interested in sponsoring a future Incentive Day are encouraged to contact Kayla Hernandez at khernandez@bealcityschools.net.

For more information, click here.

State law—Michigan Compiled Law (MCL) 380.1293—requires school districts to provide information on post-graduation opportunities to each pupil enrolled in any of grades 8-12 no later than October 1. For information on Post Graduation Opportunities, click here.