Online Back to School Packet is Open!
The Annual Back to School Packet is open in the MISTAR App and MISTAR Parent Portal.
The Annual Packet must be completed for each child registered with the Berkley Schools.
Please allow approximately 15-20 minutes to complete the Packet per child. For optional online payments in the Packet (pictures, school lunch, PTA Memberships, etc.) you will need your driver’s license and credit card ready.
PACKET DEADLINE: September 8, 2023
Complete your packet by the end of the day on September 8, 2023. Completing the packet is important so we know your preferences for the year and so we know how to reach you in the event of an emergency.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
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Read the directions in each section to ensure each step is completed.
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You will verify information brought over from last year’s Packet or from when you registered if you are new to the Berkley Schools.
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Make sure to choose the correct phone type per number listed and update your email address to ensure you don’t miss any District and school communications.
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You have the option to add your child’s phone number in the student section of the Packet, if you wish. Be sure to enter your child’s phone number only in this section and your phone numbers in the parent/guardian section to avoid duplicate entries.
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It is recommended to use a personal computer (desktop or laptop) rather than a phone or tablet to complete the Packet, unless you are using the App.
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Some steps require you to leave the Parent Portal and visit an outside website (PTA membership, photo packages, etc). When you click on these links, a new window will open on top of the Parent Portal window.
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The State of Michigan has implemented a new free meal program. This means all students are eligible for a free breakfast and free lunch daily. Ala Carte items are not included in the free meal program. For families that may have qualified to receive free/reduced meals, it is important to continue to fill out the Free and Reduced Meal Application to find out if you’re eligible. Being eligible provides many more benefits such as reduced athletics, AP testing and summer program fees. The Food Service Important Information section of the packet has detailed information.
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Remember to mark each step in the Packet as complete.
HOW DO I FIND THE PACKET IN THE MISTAR PARENT PORTAL?
Once you are logged-in to Parent Portal, click on the bright red text in the upper right that says: Back to School packet.
You can also find the Packet in the MISTAR App. To download the app, follow these directions:
- In your mobile device app store, download Q ParentConnection.
- Inside the app, select the State, County and District.
- Select Enter ParentConnection.
- In the upper right, select Log In.
- Enter your MISTAR Parent Portal Pin and Password.
- The App can be used to complete the packet as well as add to the food service accounts, track attendance and grades.
QUESTIONS?
If you are having problems logging in, have questions about completing information online or are experiencing technical difficulties, email MISTAR Help from the email address you have on file in MISTAR. Be sure to include your name, the name of your child and a phone number where you can be reached.
