"Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more!" ~ The Grinch, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Learning Environment/Culture
Breckenridge Community Schools will build relationships with a focus on creating engaging opportunities that encourage student involvement.
🐾 Congratulations to our November PAWS Winners! 🐾
These amazing students demonstrated positive behaviors throughout the month of November, showcasing what it means to be a true Huskie! 💙💛
This month's PBIS focus was gratitude, and we are so proud to see our students embracing this important characteristic.
Keep up the great work, Huskies! Let's continue to grow and shine together. 🌟
🎄✨ Holiday Spirit Week at the MS/HS! ✨🎄
Each day leading up to Christmas Break, we’ll be celebrating with fun Spirit Days! 🎉
Join in the festive fun and show your Huskie pride, MS/HS students! 🐾💙💛
Let’s make this holiday season one to remember! 🎅🎄
Communications/Community Engagement:
Breckenridge Community Schools will promote collaborative partnerships between the school, parents, and community to increase communication and engagement.
❄️☃️ Snow Day Alert! ☃️❄️
BCS had its first snow day this week! 🌨️ To keep everyone informed, we send updates via text and phone messages, post on social media, and notify local stations ABC 12 and WNEM 5.
Parents, if you are not receiving text/phone notifications, please reach out to one of our offices, and we’ll make sure to get you signed up!
Stay warm, Huskies, and make sure your contact information is up to date so you don’t miss future announcements! 💙💛
Winter sports, concerts, and community events are in full swing. Check out next week’s schedule and join in the fun, Huskies! 🐾
📅 Saturday, December 7
🧸 FFA Toy Show: 9 AM - 2 PM (High School Gym)
🤼 Wrestling at Hemlock
📅 Sunday, December 8
🎳 Bowling at The Pins in Ithaca: 9 AM
📅 Monday, December 9
🏀 MS Girls Basketball at St. Charles: 4:30 PM
📅 Tuesday, December 10
🏀 MS Girls Basketball Home vs. Ashley: 4:30 PM
🏀 JV/Varsity Girls Basketball Home vs. St. Charles: 5:30 PM
📅 Wednesday, December 11
🏀 JV/Varsity Boys Basketball Home vs. Carson City-Crystal: 5:30 PM
📅 Thursday, December 12
🏀 JV/Varsity Girls Basketball at Coleman: 5:30 PM
📅 Friday, December 13
🏀 JV/Varsity Boys Basketball Home vs. Coleman: 5:30 PM
🙌 5th Quarter at Breckenridge United Methodist Church (following the game)
🎉 MS Fun Friday after school
📅 Saturday, December 14
🎳 Bowling at St. Charles: 10 AM
📅 Sunday, December 15
🎼 Winter Band and Choir Concert: 3 PM (High School Gym)
📅 Monday, December 16
🎨 BES K & 1st Grade Fine Arts Night: 6 PM
🏫 BCS Board of Education Meeting: 7 PM
Thank you for supporting our students and community! Let’s make this holiday season memorable.
🎄✨ December Huskie News is Here! ✨🎄
The holidays are upon us, and so is our latest update! 📰 This month’s newsletter is filled with:
🎓 Heartwarming moments from across our schools
👩🏫 Parent-Teacher Conference highlights
🐾 Updates on Huskie PaCK
🎁 Help Toys for Tots 2024 Make a Difference! 🎁
We’re looking for volunteers to assist with sorting toys the week of December 17-20, 2024!
📍 Location: 311 Superior St, Alma (Old Morning Sun Building)
If you’re available to help during these dates, please reach out:
📧 Email: jayne@biaofmi.com
📱 Text: 989-400-5352 (Include your name and where you work)
📞 Voicemail: Leave your name, workplace, and preferred time to help if texting isn’t an option.
This is a rewarding opportunity to see the generosity of our community and businesses in action. Let’s make this holiday season special for every child!
🎄✨ Christmas in the Village: A Huge Success! ✨🎄
We are so grateful to our amazing community and all the partnerships that came together to make this year’s Christmas in the Village a memorable event!
From festive activities to the holiday cheer that filled the air, it was a true reflection of what makes Breckenridge special. We look forward to continuing to grow this tradition each year and bringing even more joy to our community.
Thank you, Breckenridge, for your support and spirit! 💙💛 Let’s keep the holiday magic alive! 🎅
Calling All Volunteers!
We’re looking for a few more volunteers to help take tickets at our winter sporting events! It’s a fun way to support the community and be part of the action. We've just added:
Wrestling Meet
Cheer Meet
Plus, there are still spots available for basketball games!
Bonus: Earn $25 off your registration fee for each event you work!
Sign up today and help us make these events a success. Your support makes all the difference!
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C084AACA922A1FFC25...
Academics/Programs
Breckenridge Community Schools will provide the time and resources to collaboratively and continually align PK-12 curriculum.
📚🐾 After-School Tutoring is Back for our Huskies! 🐾📚
Starting Oct. 22nd – Dec. 19th, we’re offering tutoring sessions every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:05 – 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: ✅ Missing assignments ✅ Work Completion ✅ Test prep & study skills ✅ Addressing skill gaps with IXL & NWEA data ✅ Monitoring grades in PowerSchool & communication with teachers/parents
🚫 Important Notes: ✅ No transportation home is provided. ✅ If your child signs up, they must stay for the entire session. ✅ 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! 💙💛
🎓 Attention Seniors and Senior Parents! 🎓
If you’re planning for college next fall, it’s time to complete the FAFSA! This is an essential step in securing financial aid for your education.
👉 Visit the website to get started: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to Mr. Cannon—he’s here to help!
🎓✨ Scholarship Opportunity Alert! ✨🎓
The Gratiot Community Foundation has scholarships available for high school seniors and recent graduates planning to further their education.
📅 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.
Personnel/Leadership
Breckenridge Community Schools will support, recruit, and retain highly qualified personnel to collaborate and meet the needs of our students.
📚 Join Our Team at Breckenridge Community Schools! 📚
We’re hiring! We're looking for a Bus Driver and a MS/HS Administrative Assistant.
If you have a passion for working with kids and want to make a positive impact in the lives of our students, we’d love to welcome you to the Huskie team! 🐾💙💛
🌟 Apply today to become part of our team! 🌟
🐾 Join the BES PTA! 🐾
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! 🎉 So many amazing ideas were shared, and we’re excited to get started supporting our little Huskies, our school, and the community. 💙💛
📅 NEXT MEETING:
🗓️ January 8th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 American Legion
We’d love to see you there! Let’s make a difference together! 🐾
📚✨ Professional Development in Action! ✨📚
This Wednesday afternoon, our incredible Breckenridge teachers and staff dedicated time to professional development, focusing on enhancing learning experiences for our students.
MS/HS staff worked on improving curriculum and assessments for their courses.
Elementary staff focused on technology integration, reviewing school improvement surveys, and making curriculum adjustments.
Thank you, staff, for your hard work and commitment to continuous growth and excellence. Way to go, Huskies! 💙💛
Operations
Breckenridge Community Schools will strategically utilize resources to provide an optimal environment for
staff, students, and community.
📅🍎 December Menus Are Here! 🍳🥪
Click the link to check out the breakfast & lunch menus for December! 🥞🍎
We hope your holiday season is filled with laughter, joy, and plenty of Huskie spirit! 💙💛 Let’s finish 2024 strong, Huskies! 🐾
❄️ A big thank you to our dedicated maintenance team for their hard work in clearing ice and snow this week! 🌨️ As we enter the winter season, we are so grateful for their efforts in working around the clock, in all weather conditions, to keep our parking lots and sidewalks safe for everyone. 🙏 Your commitment to our school community does not go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do! 👏