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Berkley High School Class of 2020 Family Night: College & Post-Secondary Conference

Join the BHS Counseling Department for our official Class of 2020 College & Post-Secondary Kick-Off Event! Our first annual conference-style event will provide families with a wealth of information about college and post-secondary planning. This unique evening can be catered to each family’s individual needs. Topics will be covered in a break-out style format with special guest presenters and experts. More information about conference topics, schedule, and presenter information to follow. Breakout session topics include:

• Understanding The College Application Process
• Scholarships & Financial Aid
• College Applications 101: Where Do I Start?
• The College Application Essay
• Benefits of Community College for Post-Secondary Study
• Transitioning after Graduation Through a Special Education Lens
• Air Force Programming & Opportunities for Graduates
• Apprenticeships & The World of Work
• Mindfulness & The College Application Process

Questions? Please contact your child’s counselor directly.

Sign up for Summer Swim Lessons!

Berkley Community Education is offering swimming lessons at the BHS pool this summer. Lessons are available for all ages including preschool, parent/child, and all skills levels and ages.

Sign up today for morning or evening classes!

Looking for private lessons?

Berkley Community Education offers limited private and semi-private lessons. Call 248-837-8900 or email Robin Wood to register.

Visit the Berkley Community Education website to view all classes and register.

Friday Family Open Swim

Fridays are for family open swim! Families are invited to swim in the BHS pool from 7-9 pm most Fridays.

Children swim for $2, adults for $4, families for $5 and seniors for $1.

Friday Open Swim Schedule

September: 14, 21, 28
October: 12, 19, 26
November: 2, 9, 16, 30
December: 7, 14
January: 11, 18, 25
February: 1, 8, 15
March: 8, 15, 22
April: 12, 19, 26
May: 3, 10, 17, 31
June: 7

Visit the Berkley Parks & Rec Programs website to see all classes offered to the community. Their website has flyers for all events, too, if applicable.

Celebrate Hope presents Support Opportunities for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Parent/Care Giver Seminar

Parenting a child with special and unique needs can bring with it  a whole host of challenges and stressors. In this seminar, parents will receive an overview of the emotional trauma that is often experienced while receiving practical coping skills that can be implemented to live a more balanced and healthy life. 

October 13, 1-4 PM at the Berkley High School Auditorium

Support Seminars

Each month, you as a parent and caregiver will have the opportunity to receive educational opportunities that will focus on specific topics that are relevant to caring for a child with special and unique needs. In addition to the valuable tools that will be offered, you will receive the care and support of others in a confidential and safe environment with those who share similar experiences in caring for our children. 

Sessions will be held at the Berkley Common 2nd Floor, 3087 12 Mile Rd from 6:30 - 8 PM on these dates:
October 30
November 27
December 11
January 29
February 26
March 26
April 30
May 28

Parent's Social

We believe that creating balance in life is essential, especially for those who are parents and care providers of those with special and unique needs. Our parent's Social nights are just that. Not only do they encourage you to make time for yourself, but they also provide opportunities to connect with other who are caring for children with special and unique needs in a kid free, fun and relaxed atmosphere!

September 27 and February 21 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Berkley Common. Cash bar will be available.

To RSVP contact
 Jacqueline Whitehead 
(248) 837-8054

Celebrate Hope is in partnership with Oakland and Berkley Schools

Celebrate Hope's Website

Berkley Hoops Youth Basketball Association 

Berkley Hoops is a recreational basketball program designed to provide young athletes with an opportunity to compete at a friendly yet competitive level. Players will receive a T-shirt jersey that is theirs to keep. If you need to order a second shirt for your child, that will be at your expense. Volunteers, coaches, and board members are needed. Coaches will receive discount reimbursement 

Berkley Hoops Registration 

 Scott Rowlett 

The study skills program emphasizes academic support to promote success for students in elementary school.  The program will provide educational opportunities that develop academic skills and study practices that will ensure long term success.  Students will bring content area material from their other courses and learn to apply techniques and study skills appropriate to their ability and the content material.  This course provides instruction on study habits, time management, organization, note-taking, test-taking, active listening, oral and written communication, and learning strategies.

Interested? Sign up using the Study Skills Registration Form.

Camp Invention

Your child will collaborate to build prototypes, complete hands on challenges and design their own remote controlled bot at Camp Invention!

Who: For children entering grades K–6
Location: Burton Elementary School
26315 Scotia Road, Huntington Woods, MI 48070
Date & Time: June 24 - 28, 2019 from 9:00am - 3:30pm

Visit your local Camp Invention website  for more information and to register or call 800-968-4332

Price: $230 (before discount)'

Easy Ways to Save

$25 off when you sign up by March 22, 2019 using the promo code INNOVATE25
$15 off when you sign up between March 23, 2019 - May 10, 2019 using the promo code PLAY15FLYER
$25 off per sibling when you register 2 or more siblings using the promo code SIB25AD

Director: Barbara Lawrin
Email Barbara 
(248) 837-8659

Exciting news for this location: An Extended Camp experience is being provided to accommodate working families. Extended Camp hours are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and will cost an additional $80 per week. To sign up, please select the Extended Camp option during Step 1 of Registration. If these dates/times don’t work for you, please visit invent.org/camp for other locations near you.

Berkley Athletic Boosters Road Rally

What: Part scavenger hunt, part clue search, part road spectacle. You must decipher clues to get to each location to receive valuable information for your quest.

When:  Saturday, May 11, 2019

Where: BHS student School Parking Lot (starting point)

Time: Check-in begins at 4:45 pm. Instructions – 5:00 pm. Rally begins – 5:15 pm.

Cost: $35 per person (includes dinner and cash bar after the rally), checks should be payable to BHS Athletic Boosters.  Registration forms and checks may be mailed to BHS Athletic Boosters PO Box 725401, Berkley, MI 48072.  We have added PayPal this year as a payment option.* PayPay Payment Option

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April, 19, 2019. Teams limited to 6 people per vehicle.

21 and over only.

Organizers/Contacts Emails:  Kelly Hamilton   or   Judy Harbert

*IF YOU USE PAYPAL, YOU MUST EMAIL KELLY OR JUDY WITH YOUR REGISTRATION INFORMATION    

What to Bring:  Smart phone, map(SE Suburbs) or GPS, CD Player, flashlights, pens, UV flashlight, pencils, highlighter, calculator, scissors, tape, crayons, Almanac, tape measure, baby wipes, tweezers, gloves, paper towels, compass, ruler, change, garbage bag

Sign up using the Road Rally Form