November 18-22

"Thanksgiving is recognition of a debt that cannot be paid. We express thanks, whether or not we are able to otherwise reimburse the giver." ~Billy Graham.

Dear Parents and Community,

As we transition into the holiday season, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the growing “to-do” lists and the pressures of getting everything done. Please remember, as a school community, we are here to assist you and your students in any way we can.

Our local community is rich with resources to support families, and we encourage anyone in need to reach out to our staff for guidance. One example of this generosity is the financial assistance available to Breckenridge Elementary students through a grant provided by the Gratiot Community Foundation. We are so thankful for organizations like this and others who step up to help families during the winter and holiday season.

We are truly grateful to be part of such a supportive and caring community. Let’s continue to model kindness, gratitude, and generosity for our students as we move through this festive time of year. Together, we can make this season meaningful and bright for everyone.

Thank you for all you do to make Breckenridge a special place!

Let’s go Huskies! 🐾

Warm regards,

Wade Slavik

Superintendent

Learning Environment/Culture

Breckenridge Community Schools will build relationships with a focus on creating engaging opportunities that encourage student involvement.

🎄✨ Get in the Holiday Spirit with the Breckenridge Area Action Committee! ✨🎄

Join us in spreading holiday cheer by entering the Holiday Light Decoration Contest! Showcase your festive creativity and compete for a chance to win gift certificates to local businesses. 🏆🎁

Plus, don’t miss Christmas in the Village on December 2nd from 5-7 PM. Local businesses will be hosting special events, making it a night filled with fun, community, and holiday spirit! 🌟

We can’t wait to celebrate with you and see all the beautiful decorations. Let’s light up Breckenridge!

🎉 Support Breckenridge Huskies Sports Boosters! 🐾🚗

Looking for an easy way to give back? Test drive a vehicle at Betten Baker before November 30 and help support our amazing student-athletes!

Every test drive helps fund programs that benefit our teams. 🏀🏈⚾

Let’s drive up the support, Huskies! 💙💛

🏈🏐 Celebrating Our Fall Student-Athletes! 🏃‍♀️🥇🐾🐾

As we transition into a new sports season, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible achievements of our fall athletes.

At last night’s Board Meeting, we celebrated not only the success of our teams on the field but also their hard work and growth off the field. It was inspiring to hear how athletics has supported their academic efforts, built lifelong friendships, and created lasting memories.

Our Huskies continue to embody the true meaning of student-athlete! 🐾🐾 Thank you for making us proud, both in competition and in the classroom.

October Students of the Month!

Apologies for the delay - but we’re excited to recognize these amazing individuals who have excelled in academics, leadership, and school spirit this month. Let's give them a big round of applause!

Students of the Month:

Anthony Maxwell-Blair, Lexi Shelley, Leah Wale, Kennedy Baldwin, Kilah Hunter

Staff of the Month (not pictured):

Michele Collins

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to making our school a better place. You inspire us all!

🌟 Wall of Wonderful Work 🌟

We love seeing our students’ smiles each week as they showcase their amazing accomplishments on the Wall of Wonderful Work! 🐾

Keep up the fantastic work, Huskies—we’re so proud of you! 💪🎉

Communications/Community Engagement:

Breckenridge Community Schools will promote collaborative partnerships between the school, parents, and community to increase communication and engagement.

BES First Graders Showcase Local Creativity! 🏘️🎨

Our BES 1st graders and their families have been hard at work creating dioramas of local buildings and businesses, and the results are nothing short of amazing! 🌟

It’s wonderful to see our students and their families come together to showcase creativity and teamwork, all while exploring our community through the imaginative eyes of our children.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to these wonderful projects! 💙💛

🎄🎁 BES Parents: Exciting News! 🎁🎄

Keep an eye out for details in Friday Folders about Sir Fun Bear's Holiday Gift Shop! 🐻✨

This special event will take place during Christmas in the Village at the Gemini Building. It's a perfect opportunity for holiday fun and shopping with the family!

We can’t wait to see you there. Come join us and make some festive memories! 🎅🎄

Game Night with a Cause!

Join us for an exciting JV & Varsity Boys Basketball Game and help spread holiday cheer!

Monday, November 25th, the Boys Basketball teams will face off against Midland Calvary Baptist.

Special Offer: Bring a new, unwrapped toy and get FREE ADMISSION to the game!

All toys will be donated to Midland/Gladwin/Gratiot Toys For Tots to brighten the holidays for area kids in need.

Let’s cheer for our team and make a difference together!

🏀 Youth Basketball Sign-Ups Are Open! 🏀

Sharing on behalf of our amazing community partner—Youth Basketball sign-ups are now open! Registration is available until Wednesday, November 27 for Girls (3rd-8th) and Boys (3rd-6th).

Click the link below to sign your child up! Be sure to read through all the information in the registration to get the full details.

Let’s get ready for a great season! 🏅

Join Us!

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.

Let's help our Huskies thrive! 💙💛

🎉 Congratulations, Varsity Volleyball Team! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that our Varsity Volleyball Team has received Academic All-State honors! 🏐📚

What an AMAZING accomplishment—this recognition highlights their hard work and dedication both on the court and in the classroom. 👏🐾

Way to go, Huskies! 💙💛

🎓 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!

🎯 BCS MS/HS PE Students Hit the Mark! 🎯

Our middle and high school PE students are wrapping up their archery unit, and what an experience it has been! This unit not only gave students hands-on practice but also sparked interest in archery opportunities outside of the classroom.

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing PE teachers for creating these life-enriching experiences for our students. 🐾

Keep aiming high, Huskies! 💙💛

🎶 BHS Students Shine at CMU’s Instrumental Workshop! 🎶

Our BHS students had an incredible day at Central Michigan University’s Instrumental Workshop! 🎺🎻 They wrapped up their learning experience with an inspiring concert from CMU’s Wind Symphony.

It’s been a day filled with learning, growth, and plenty of musical inspiration. 🎵👏

Great job, Huskies! Keep absorbing that knowledge and letting your talents shine! 🐾💙💛

Chippewa Nature Center visits GSRP classrooms

MS STEM

Personnel/Leadership

Breckenridge Community Schools will support, recruit, and retain highly qualified personnel to collaborate and meet the needs of our students.

Want to join our team?

📚 Join Our Team at Breckenridge Community Schools! 📚

We’re hiring! We're looking for a K-12 Special Education Teacher, 4th grade Long Term Sub, a MS/HS paraprofessional, and a Bus Drivers.

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! 🐾

Operations

Breckenridge Community Schools will strategically utilize resources to provide an optimal environment for

staff, students, and community.

📢 Heads up, Huskies! Due to the Thanksgiving Break, there will not be a publication of the Weekly Huskie Happenings next week. We’ll be back with updates the following week. Enjoy the break, and have a wonderful holiday! 🦃🍁🐾

🦃🍁 Reminder: There will be no school from November 26th to 29th for Thanksgiving Break! We hope all of our Huskies have a wonderful time with family and friends, filled with gratitude and joy. Enjoy the break, and we’ll see you back on December 2nd! 🐾💙💛

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