"My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others." ~Bob Hope
Merry Christmas, Huskies!
As we celebrate the joy of the season and reflect on our journey this year, we are reminded of the hope, love, and peace that Christmas brings. This is a time of renewed opportunity to embrace togetherness and gratitude.
At Breckenridge Community Schools, our mission is "To educate, support, and inspire each student to achieve personal excellence and success."
May the love and joy of Christmas fill your homes and hearts. Wishing you a blessed and joyful holiday season.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ๐พ
Learning Environment/Culture
Breckenridge Community Schools will build relationships with a focus on creating engaging opportunities that encourage student involvement.ย
๐๐ So many staff and students spreading Christmas cheer throughout Breckenridge Community Schools! Itโs heartwarming to see the joy and connection among our amazing Huskies. ๐พ๐
From festive activities to kind interactions, itโs truly a special time of year. Letโs keep celebrating this wonderful season together.
Go Huskies! ๐พโจ
Communications/Community Engagement:ย ย
Breckenridge Community Schools will promote collaborative partnerships between the school, parents, and community to increase communication and engagement.ย
๐ BES K-1st Grade Fine Arts Night ๐ถ
This past week, our young Huskies put on a heartwarming performance, sharing their favorite Christmas songs and showcasing everything they've been learning! ๐คโจ
A huge thank you to Mrs. Loyselle, Mrs. Frye, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Brown, Ms. Rousseau, Mrs. Chovanec, and Ms. Beebow for all your planning and preparation for Mondayโs event. ๐จ๐
Weโre grateful to our parents and community for your incredible support. Merry Christmas, Huskie family! ๐๐๐พ
๐ Celebrating Our Students! ๐พ
As we wrap up the semester, we're proud to recognize our amazing students for their academic and behavioral growth through:
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Students of the Month
๐ผ๏ธ Wonderful Wall of Work
๐พ PAWS Winners
Thank you, students, for your hard work and dedication at Breckenridge Community Schools. Keep shining, Huskies! ๐๐
Academics/Programs
Breckenridge Community Schools will provide the time and resources to collaboratively and continually align PK-12 curriculum. ย ย
๐๐พ After-School Tutoring is Back for our Huskies! ๐พ๐
Starting Oct. 22nd โ Dec. 19th, weโre offering tutoring sessions every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:05 โ 4:05 PM in the MS/HS Library (LMC) for all 6th-12th grade students!
Our dedicated tutors, Ms. Summer Nobis and Mr. Jack Poling, are here to support with: โ Missing assignments โ Work Completion โ Test prep & study skills โ Addressing skill gaps with IXL & NWEA data โ Monitoring grades in PowerSchool & communication with teachers/parents
๐ซ Important Notes: โ No transportation home is provided. โ If your child signs up, they must stay for the entire session. โ Parents/Guardians: Please complete one form per student if you have multiple children attending.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfl8jiYNFvslV.../viewform
Let's help our Huskies thrive! ๐๐
๐โจ Scholarship Opportunity Alert! โจ๐
The Gratiot Community Foundation has scholarships available for high school seniors and recent graduates planning to further their education.
๐ Deadline: January 31, 2025
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to help fund your future! Review the letter for more details and get started on your application today.
๐ฎ๐ Big Congrats to Our Esports Team! ๐๐ฎ
Breckenridge High Schools' Esports team had an incredible year, showcasing their gaming skills. They've brought home some well-deserved hardware, making all of us Huskies proud!
A huge shout out to the team for their successโyou're paving the way for an exciting future in Esports at BHS. ๐๐
๐ Our high school FFA students recently spent time at Breckenridge Elementary, teaching lessons and having fun with our younger Huskies! ๐พ๐ It's wonderful to see our schools working together to educate and inspire students at all levels. ๐๐
๐ The first semester is wrapping up, and our high school students worked hard during exams this past week. Thank you to our students for your effort and to our staff for finalizing grades. ๐
Weโre excited to start a fresh semester in January! Go Huskies! ๐๐
Personnel/Leadershipย
Breckenridge Community Schools will support, recruit, and retain highly qualified personnel to collaborate and meet the needs of our students.ย
๐ Join Our Team at Breckenridge Community Schools! ๐
Weโre hiring! We're looking for a Bus Driver and a MS/HS Administrative Assistant.ย
If you have a passion for working with kids and want to make a positive impact in the lives of our students, weโd love to welcome you to the Huskie team! ๐พ๐๐
๐ Apply today to become part of our team! ๐
๐พ Join the BES PTA! ๐พ
Looking for a way to volunteer and get involved in our school? Join the BES PTA!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at the last meeting! ๐ So many amazing ideas were shared, and weโre excited to get started supporting our little Huskies, our school, and the community. ๐๐
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NEXT MEETING:
๐๏ธ January 8th
โฐ 6:00 PM
๐ American Legion
Weโd love to see you there! Letโs make a difference together! ๐พ
๐ฃ Welcome to BES, Ms. Stimac! ๐
Weโre excited to welcome Ms. Addison Stimac to Breckenridge Elementary as our new 4th-grade teacher for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year! ๐โจ Sheโs hit the ground running and has already proven to be a fantastic addition to our incredible BES team. ๐พ
Letโs give Ms. Stimac a warm Huskie welcome! ๐๐
Operationsย
Breckenridge Community Schools will strategically utilize resources to provide an optimal environment forย
staff, students, and community.
โ๏ธโ๏ธ Snow Day Alerts! โ๏ธโ๏ธ
๐จ๏ธ To keep everyone informed, we send updates via text and phone messages, BCS app, social media, and notify local TV stations ABC 12 and WNEM 5.
Parents, if you are not receiving text/phone notifications, please reach out to one of our offices, and weโll make sure to get you signed up!
Stay warm, Huskies, and make sure your contact information is up to date so you donโt miss future announcements! ๐๐
๐ Thank You, Shelly Sitts! ๐
A huge shoutout to Shelly Sitts for her dedication and service to the Breckenridge Board of Education since 2017. Your commitment to our district and students has made a lasting impact!
We also warmly welcome Nathaniel Tester, elected in November, to the Board of Education. Weโre excited to see your contributions to the Breckenridge Community Schools family!
Thank you both for your dedication to our Huskies! ๐๐
๐๐ Exciting news for Breckenridge Community Schools! Thanks to the hard work and leadership of Mrs. Giles, BCS is updating and expanding access to AEDs across the district. She has written several grants, and with generous support from the Gratiot Community Foundation, the Breckenridge Education Foundation, and the Breckenridge Sports Boosters, we will be adding 4 new AEDs!
Thank you to our amazing supporters and Mrs. Giles for making this possible. Your efforts are making a difference in keeping our schools safe! ๐๐
๐ A big thank you to the Breckenridge Education Foundation for approving new electronic scales for our middle school science classrooms! ๐งช๐ Your partnership plays a vital role in enhancing education for our students. ๐๐ย