January 21, 2022: Berkley Beat
January 21, 2022: Berkley Beat
- Berkley and Royal Oak Honor Dr. King on MLK Day
- Norup Students Present Best of the Best
- BEF Fall Innovation-Grant Recipients
- Angell Celebrates Principal Gigliotti’s Birthday
- Save the Date for ‘Concert for the Dramatic’
- Berkley African American Parent Network (BAAPN) News
- Off to the Races - NEW Date for the 2022 Event
- Watch the Berkley Bears Live for Free - Through March 3
- Registration is Now Open for the 2022 African American Read-In: Courage in OUR Stories
- Kindergarten Information Nights
- Help the BEF Fund the #BerkleyDifference and Give to the Dollars for the District Campaign
- Berkley School District is Hiring
- Sign Up for Text Alerts
Berkley and Royal Oak Honor Dr. King on MLK Day
On Monday, January 17, 2022, the cities and school districts of Royal Oak and Berkley joined forces to remember, participate, and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “A Day On, Not a Day Off,” began with a virtual presentation hosted on the Berkley Schools and Royal Oak Schools Facebook pages. This included a keynote speech by Dr. Kim Martin, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator for Royal Oak Schools, a performance by the Detroit Youth Choir, messages from both school superintendents, and more.
After the presentation, around 200 community members gathered at Royal Oak Middle School for a freedom walk throughout Royal Oak and donation drive. Prior to the walk, guests decorated signs and Governor Gretchen Whitmer live streamed in to address the participants.
Hundreds of donation items were delivered to Redford Brightmoor Initiative, Cass Community Social Services, Judson Center and Gleaners Community Food Bank.
Norup Students Present Best of the Best
Norup fourth grade teacher Jim Bowering marked the end of an opinion writing unit by hosting the “Best of the Best Awards.” The “Best of the Best Awards” is a collection of favorite things chosen by Mr. Bowering’s students including best movie and video game, favorite celebrity and athlete and best toy, among others. Students took turns walking a red carpet to deliver prepared remarks at a podium about their favorite items. Students shared why they chose their “best” item using skills learned during their opinion writing unit.
BEF Fall Innovation-Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the following Berkley Schools staff members for receiving a Fall 2021 Berkley Education Foundation Innovation-Grant. The BEF funds innovative project requests, special materials to enhance lessons and educational technology. Innovation-Grants are for more than basic classroom supplies. They are an opportunity for staff members to be creative, push the envelope and expand learning for students.
Adult Transition
- Sharon Berke, A Recipe for Independence
- Sarah Panfalone, Classroom Sensory
- Jennifer Plater, Social Activities for Real Life Experiences
AMS
- The English Language Arts, Art and Media Departments, School Presentation by Marc Tyler Nobleman (Author, Researcher, Cartoonist & Film Writer)
Angell
- Julie McKeeman, Keyboarding with Pop-its!
- Laurie Ovies, Light as a Medium for Play
- Meghan Thomas, Engaging Emergent Readers
- Melissa Watkins, Math Stackers
- Lauren Wexler, Diverse and Engaging Texts for Developing Readers
- Kellie Zimcosky, Bringing Readers' Workshop to LIFE!
Berkley Building Blocks
- Leah Lynady, Building Materials for Students
BHS
- Megan Brockman, Work Skills through Micro-businesses at BHS
- Kacy Byron, Culinary Class Equipment and Supplies
Burton
- Stacey Reynolds, Sensory-Learning to calm my body
Norup
- Rachel Bayer, Cheerleaders Spreading Cheer
- Jill Bellmore, Reward Menu Items
- Georgiann DiMercurio, Generation Genius for First Grade
- Kristen Gustafson, Generation Genius for First Grade
- Lisa Werber, Diversity & Inclusion/Social Emotional & New Release Books
Pattengill
- Linsey Childress, STEM Bins
- Carly Corey, STEM Bins
- Jennifer Connelly, Ruth Hurwitz & Sarah Krupansky, Growing Background Information
- Tracy Niyo, Awaken the Senses
Rogers
- Amy Mustonen & Sarah Berry, Building the Acceptance of Diversity in Our World
- Andrea Halas & Elizabeth Capuano, Building the Acceptance of Diversity in Our World
- Nichole MacLean, Suzanne Rubis & Stacey Bronoel, Bringing STEM and Play into the classroom
- Nikki Stone, Fifth Grade Legacy Mural
Angell Celebrates Principal Gigliotti’s Birthday
Angell Principal Vince Gigliotti walked into a birthday surprise on Friday, January 21, 2022. Staff members decorated his office with balloons and streamers. In addition to the decorations, students and staff members wore birthday hats and sang to him after the pledge.
Save the Date for ‘Concert for the Dramatic’
On January 26, at 7 pm the community is invited to enjoy a Concert for the Dramatic at Berkley High School, 2325 Catalpa, Berkley MI. The first 100 guests to buy tickets will hear songs from "Tick, Tick ... Boom," "Heathers," "Chicago," "Sister Act," "Into the Woods," "Hadestown," and more! Additional works by Kander and Ebb, Pasek and Paul and Stephen Sondheim will also be included. The evening’s performers include Berkley Schools Drama Director John F. Hopkins, 2016 BHS Grad Alex Morrison (performing under the name J. Renssalaer), BHS/Norup Teacher Sarah Noble and 2021 BHS Grad Olivia Bath.
The purpose of the concert is to raise funds to boost the Be Drama budget for staffing and crew equipment for the BHS April 2022 musical production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella."
Buy tickets before they sell out
Off to the Races - New Date for the 2022 Event & Tickets are on Sale
The Berkley Education Foundation is excited to announce Off to the Races has a new date for the spring for an in-person event - May 14, 2022.
Off to the Races is a simulated horse racing event and is the biggest fundraiser for the Berkley Education Foundation.This event funds free elementary enrichment programs, 8th grade college tours, teacher innovation-grants and student scholarships for the BHS Maxfield Science Symposium.
What is Off to the Races?
At the event, guests will enjoy a silent auction (using a mobile bidding platform) as well as appetizers, a cash bar and a chance to win a $2,500 vacation. Guests will also enjoy the simulated horse racing that allows guests to “bet” on horses to win prizes. Wear your derby hats and come ready for some fun!
Mark Your Calendars
- May 14, 2022
- 6:30-10 pm
- Club Venetian, Madison Heights
- Tickets on sale now: http://bidpal.net/ottr2022
COVID-19 Protocols for Off to the Races
In order to keep guests safe, and to mitigate risk, Off to the Races may require safety protocols such as masks for requiring guests to be fully vaccinated. At this time, those protocols will be determined closer to the event.
Watch the Berkley Bears Live for Free - Through March 3
Effective Immediately, any and all friends and families are able to live stream all sporting events that take place in Berkley High School's main (West) gym free of charge. This includes girls and boys basketball and wrestling. You can live stream the game through Pixellot by following the directions below. All games will be free to view via live steam until March 3rd, which is the end of the winter regular season.
Instructions
- Go to https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/users/sign_up
- Type in your name, email address, and a password
- Search your School
- Follow
Registration is Now Open for the 2022 African American Read-In: Courage in OUR Stories
Oakland Schools is proud to host author Andrea Davis Pinkney and illustrator/author Brian Pinkney as guests for this year's African American Read-In on February 15, 2022. These award winning authors have a vast collection of books for readers of all ages. The first 500 Oakland County students who register will receive one of the Pinkney's books.
Save the Date
- Tuesday, February 15, 2022
- 6:45 - 8 pm
Presented via Zoom
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXEY60sOMfE2jF_ULXGMZ-VAi0axWkEUNPaJDd6AKTB0v7eA/viewform
The National African American Read-In is a groundbreaking effort to encourage communities to read together, centering African American books and authors. It was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. This initiative has reached more than 6 million participants around the world.
Kindergarten Information Nights
It’s time to start thinking about Kindergarten for Fall 2022. If you have an incoming Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten student mark your calendar for an upcoming Kindergarten Information Night to learn about kindergarten curriculum, how to prepare for the big first day, enrollment options, and kindergarten/transitional kindergarten readiness. Masks will be required, and we ask that only one parent/guardian per household attend the event, if possible.
During the evening, families will be able to ask the Principal questions, learn more about each school and hear about the #BerkleyDifference.
Rogers Elementary School: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 | 6:30 pm
Questions? 248.837.8026
www.berkleyschools.org/enrollment
Help the BEF Fund the #BerkleyDifference and Give to the Dollars for the District Campaign
The BEF has raised 14% or $2,193 of its $15,000 goal. Can you help them reach their next milestone of $5,000? Every dollar raised supports the BEF's efforts to enrich the lives of all Berkley students.
The Berkley Education Foundation is proud to say that over the last three years it has raised $387k from generous donors in the community.
Attendance at Off to the Races, contributions to honor loved ones, and end-of-year giving has raised a record amount for the BEF. Last year, during a pandemic the BEF raised over $60,000! That money has been invested throughout the years in elementary enrichment programs, teacher grants, college tours and student scholarships.
This year, the BEF is asking for support once again to reach the 2021 Dollars for the District goal of $15,000. Give the gift that keeps on giving to Berkley Schools students. The BEF supports our schools through staff innovation-grants, free elementary enrichment programs, Maxfield Science Symposium scholarships and 8th grade college tours.
The BEF is committed to funding the #BerkleyDifference, and with the community’s help, it can continue to do so.
Please consider giving today to help the BEF reach its $15,000 goal.
Berkley School District is Hiring
The Berkley School District is hiring multiple positions including building substitute teachers, school social workers, speech pathologist, coaches, custodians, special education, GSRP/Headstart associate teachers, paraeducators, childcare assistants and lunch aides and kitchen support. If you or someone you know are interested in these positions, visit the employment page on our website. On this page you will find more information on the positions and how to apply.
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