Family Newsletter

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Families,

Scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Four simple words, yet each carries a responsibility that extends far beyond the classroom.

This week, we celebrated students who embody these values not only through their accomplishments but also through their everyday actions. We were honored to induct Nolen Petz, Ava Anderson, and Norah Fehrenbach into the National Honor Society.

We also welcomed back Suttons Bay alumnus Michael Wittman, who shared words of wisdom about the four pillars of NHS and reflected on how his experiences at Suttons Bay helped shape the person and leader he is today.

It was a wonderful celebration of achievement, character, and community. As we recognize these outstanding students, we continue to challenge all students to lead with purpose and uphold the values of scholarship, leadership, service, and character in all that they do.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to text, call, or email: (231) 590-8631 or reevec@suttonsbayschools.com.

Sincerely,

Chris Reeve
Principal, Suttons Bay Public Schools

MIDDLE SCHOOL LIFT

LIFT's fall has been filled with everything fun and festive and we can't wait for the coziness to continue in this new month.

October brought spooky vibes, a whole lot of pumpkin things and time hiking amongst the changing leaves. November will bring lots of game nights, craft projects, baking afternoons and of course, LIFTsgiving; LIFT's annual November event during which we celebrate and thank students for their participation, trust and friendship by sharing tasty, hearty dishes together before fall break!

As always, register your teen HERE, or by following the QR code above to ensure they can join us for everything we have in store, in November and beyond!

HIGH SCHOOL LIFT

DESTINATION: DEGREE

By now, seniors should be well underway with their Common App and college applications. As you continue working through the application process, please be sure to list Mr. Reeve as your school counselor on your applications so that we can upload transcripts and provide any required supporting documents.

Scholarship opportunities are also rolling in, and our Scholarship Webpage has been updated with new opportunities! We encourage seniors and families to check the website regularly and take advantage of scholarships as they become available. Applying for scholarships early and consistently can make a big difference in helping to offset the cost of college.

Please continue to stay organized, pay attention to application deadlines, and reach out if you need assistance along the way.

DTE VISITS SB MIDDLE TO DISCUSS ENERGY

Fifth and sixth grade science students have been learning about thermal energy, and Mrs. Petz brought that learning to life by inviting DTE to Suttons Bay for an engaging, hands-on presentation!

Students explored how energy gets to our homes and, just as importantly, how we can conserve it. Each student received an energy-saving kit filled with tools and resources to explore with their families, including efficient showerheads, faucet aerators, LED light bulbs, and more. These kits will help students take what they've learned in the classroom and put it into practice at home.

Another great example of making learning meaningful, relevant, and engaging at Suttons Bay!

Bringing The Odyssey to Life: Creativity, Music, and Multiple Intelligences

Francis and Nelson shared their project based on The Odyssey where they tapped into their musical and verbal-linguistic intelligences. They rewrote the lyrics to Gordon Lightfoot's song "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and recorded their performance. Other students used their spatial-visual intelligence and made a map of Odyssey's journey home. Still others used their interpersonal intelligence and created podcasts where they discussed themes from the epic. One student created Odysseus's ship out of legos and filmed scenes from the epic at home.