8.29.25

Great News!
Elementary:
- 5th grade camp parent and student information meeting is Sept 10th from 6-7pm in the Elementary Cafeteria. The camp will be October 13-16. Please reach out to Mrs. Rose at roseh@bellevue-schools.com if you have any questions. See you there!!
- We’re thrilled to announce that the science lab is officially open, and Mr. Guerrero is off to a fantastic start with 4th and 5th grade science! Students have been actively engaged, curious, and eager to explore the world around them through hands-on learning and exciting experiments.
- We’re excited to share more about one of this year’s new 5th grade electives: Media Class. This class offers students a hands-on introduction to journalism, broadcasting, and digital communication, giving them the opportunity to create and share stories that matter to their school community.
Jr/Sr
- On Monday, we had the PBIS kickoff, pep assembly style, on Monday. We started with Might Mighty Cheer grade by grade, introduced staff, review the concepts behind PBIS, and some giveaways using the tickets that students have already earned.
- After school tutoring starts next week! See attached flyer.
- Need help with DnA? Contact me at nicholsk@calhounisd.org. She has created some tutorials to help familiarize you with the changes. You can watch segments or the full tutorial as needed:
- 2025 Back-to-School Updates (full video)
- 2025 BTS Part 1 - Kelvin Infinity
- 2025 BTS Part 2 - Assessment Search
- Remember to complete your Vector Training.
- 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year Nominations: The MTOY nomination window is open now until September 24, 2025. The 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year nomination form can be found at the online form.
Bellevue Staff, Students, and Community,
We’ve just wrapped up our second week of the school year, and the energy in our buildings has been outstanding. Thank you to our staff for their hard work in building strong relationships, to our students for embracing learning, and to our families for the ongoing support you provide. Together, we’re off to a great start.
As we head into the Labor Day weekend, I hope each of you finds time to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with family and friends. This holiday is a celebration of hard work, and there’s no better group to recognize than the dedicated people who make Bellevue Schools a special place.
Let’s carry this momentum into September and continue building on the great foundation we’ve started.
Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!
Proud to be a Bellevue Bronco,
Eric McCalla
Standards vs Rules
"Rules are for people who can't follow directions. Standards are for people who aspire to do special things" Tim Corbin
Upcoming events
September 1st
- No School - Labor Day
September 2nd
- Varsity Volleyball @ Barry County Christian, 5:00PM
September 4th
- JV Volleyball AT HOME, 5:30PM (vs Athens)
- Varsity Volleyball AT HOME, 7:00PM (vs Athens)
September 5th
- Varsity Football @ Lenawee Christian, 7:00PM
September 6th
NEW PROCESS-PD REQUESTS
- Step 1: Request Professional Development Form
- Step 2: Principal gets the alert to check funding, resources, sub coverage, etc.
- Step 3: Principal sends you notice of approval/ denial
- Step 4: Sign up if approved. (If needed: Travel Reimbursement Sheet)
Professional Development opportunities
Calhoun ISD offerings: Please visit the CISD webpage for local PD offerings.
TEACH Mi - Student Teacher Summit (multiple dates) Register & Information
Tier I classroom management training at the CISD on 9/18 and 10/16 from 8:30-3:30. Please talk to your principal about coverage and sign up here.
REMC 12E is seeking 3 middle school classrooms to participate in a special opportunity in January to utilize an AI app driven Hydroponic Garden Tower in your classroom. As the first cohort group for the Growing Minds Initiative (a coming soon project of mine!), you'll receive one 30-plant Gardyn tower (it takes up only 2 square feet!), lesson plans & activities, SCECH, and a group of 5 other amazing educators to learn with. In return, you'll share feedback and participate in 2 in-person collaborations with the group. Email Anna McCrumb directly if you are interested: mccrumba@calhounisd.org