Schoolcraft 7-12 Campus
Weekly Newsletter
May 29- June 5
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Please note the upcoming School Schedule.
No School Monday, May 29th.
Walkers/Bike Riders Safe Routes During Construction
Walkers/Bike Riders Safe Routes During Construction
As the grounds in and around the 7-12 Campus are undergoing construction and renovation projects, we want to make sure our students walking to and from school are adjusting their walking and biking routes appropriately. Please note the following areas and alternative walking and biking routes:
The crosswalk on Lyons Street next to the bus loop is shut down for the duration of the Roy Davis construction project.
Walkers and bikers should use designated crosswalks, preferably entering the building on the east side in order to avoid the previous crosswalk that dead-ends into the Student Parking Lot on the west side of campus.
All walkers and bikers traveling between the 7-12 Campus and the PreK-6 buildings should cross at the 4-way stop at Lyons and 14th Street.
Due to the Roy Davis renovation, students must remain outside of the Construction fencing.
Please make sure you exercise caution when crossing all roadways, checking all directions for traffic.
Thank you for reviewing these walking and biking routes with our 7-12 kids.
Robotics Team Field Trip
Last week the High School Robotics team had the opportunity to visit another one of their sponsors. This time the team had a tour of the Summit Polymers facility in Vicksburg, followed by a round table discussion. We got to see robots in action in the real work world and gather ideas for our future robotics designs. We learned about the many pick-up mechanisms, safety mechanisms, and adaptations of the company's robots. We had sneak peeks of automatic parts that will be used in future models of vehicles. Therefore, pictures were not allowed in the factory - but we did get to take a picture in the meeting room! Thank you Summit Polymers for your support and for letting us tour your facilities.
Last week in Spanish 1
Students in Spanish 1 learned about la Tomatina. Every year, in Buñol Spain, on the last Wednesday of August, there is a massive tomato fight! Around 40,000 people crowd the streets as millions of tomatoes are brought in for the world's biggest food fight. We celebrated a much cleaner version of the event!
The yearbook needs photos of the NHS Ceremony! If you have any that were taken that night, please send them to yearbook@schoolcraftcs.org
Lost and Found!
Last Chance!
Please have your child look over the table and rack for anything that belongs to them. We have winter coats, clothing, water bottles, lunch boxes, and more! Items not picked up by the end of the school year WILL BE DONATED!
Last chance to order your yearbook!
Final orders are due at the end of this week. All yearbooks will be ready for pickup in the fall.
Current 7th grade parents!
Please use the link below to fill out the survey for next year's Washington DC trip. We use this information to work with the tour company on getting prices and reservations, and the fundraising companies to know how much product we need. Keep in mind we do not want ANYONE to miss this trip due to the cost! Our fundraisers are very successful! Please contact Mrs. McDonald if you have any questions or concerns at mcdonalds@schoolcraftcs.org
Grade 7/8 Yearbooks are now on sale!
The yearbook is 40 pages of memories for the 7th and 8th-grade students. The cost of the yearbook is $15.
The SENIOR CORNER
Class of 2023
This space is for ALL THINGS Seniors. Check back often for updates on important dates, senior deadlines, and senior needs. Project Graduation updates are located below as well.
Date Event Time Location
May 30 Senior Exams 1st, 3rd, 5th hour
(Check handbook to see if you are exempt)
May 31 Senior Exams 2nd, 4th, 6th hour
(Check handbook to see if you are exempt)
May 31 Baccalaureate 7:00 pm HS PAC
June 1 Senior Awards 7:30 pm HS PAC
June 2 Sr Breakfast 9:00 am Cafeteria
June 2 Mandatory Graduation Practice (After breakfast)
June 4 Graduation* 3:00 pm HS GYM
*(seniors report at 1:30 pm for composite photos and grad prep)
Keep checking back for new dates as the school year progresses.
Project Graduation Information
(parents supporting Grad Bash)
Upcoming Project Graduation Events:
The Project Graduation Board would like to congratulate the Class of 2023! It's been an honor to plan a safe and fun celebration for the students.
A few last-minute reminders:
*Forms are due Friday, May 26 to the office or scan and email to projectgradshs23@gmail.com
*Please wear the black t-shirts given to all students at the picnic last August.
*Please be on time on Sunday, June 4! We have a busy schedule!
*The bus will return around 11pm Monday night. Probably a good idea to pick your very tired student up.
We would also like to thank the following sponsors for their support and generosity.
*Our parents and families!
*Harding's Fresh Express Schoolcraft
*Seelye Auto Group
*Meijer
*Cole Krum Chevrolet
*Schoolcraft Veterinary Clinic
*CJs Barn
*J&J Acres
*Kalamazoo County State Bank
*Schoolcraft Paving
*Schoolcraft American Legion
*Douglas Auto Tech
*Autotec
*Vicksburg Chrysler
*Hazelhoff Builders
*Action Gear
Please support these businesses that support our students!
Good luck to the Project Graduation Board for the Class of 2024!
It's Not Too Late to Complete the FAFSA
It's Not Too Late to Complete the FAFSA
As you know, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step students take to unlock financial support such as grants, scholarships, work study jobs, and student loans to help pay for college. So, the MI Student Aid team is reaching out to provide resources to help ensure that no senior misses out on money to help them pay for college!
Students and their families are encouraged to watch our brief Introduction to FAFSA video and review the resources our friends at Federal Student Aid have put together to help students complete the FAFSA.
2023-24 FAFSA Information
2023-24 FAFSA Information
Check out the resources listed below to help students and families complete the FAFSA!
How to Fill Out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) Form
Need additional help? Check out the Federal FAFSA® Help Resources.
2023-24 FAFSA Priority Deadline
FAFSA Submissions received at the Federal processor on or before May 1 are given priority consideration for the Michigan Competitive Scholarship and Michigan Tuition Grant.
Note: There is NO FAFSA priority deadline for all other State of Michigan scholarship and grant programs, including the Michigan Achievement Scholarship.
The Kalamazoo Valley Community College Financial Aid office offers assistance to any county resident with filling out the FAFSA form. Call 269-488-4340 for more information
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the high school graduating Class of 2023 can apply for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and lower their cost of college by thousands of dollars a year. Students should talk to their parents or guardians, gather documents, and fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible in order to take advantage of this scholarship opportunity. Read the full release.
Starting with the high school Class of 2023, students will be eligible for more financial aid from the State:
Up to $2,750 if they attend a community college, per year
Up to $5,500 if they attend a public university, per year
Up to $4,000 if they attend a private college or university, per year
Students will be eligible if their family demonstrates financial need* when they complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
*Financial need is defined as an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $25,000 or less.
High school seniors can get started by following these steps:
File the FAFSA.
Create a MiSSG Student Portal three to five business days after filing your FAFSA.
Visit Michigan.gov/MIStudentAid for program information, frequently asked questions, and more.
mistudentaid@michigan.gov
1-888-447-2687
What is Pathfinder and how do I use it?
To address the need to increase the number of Michigan residents with high-quality, in-demand degrees and credentials, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Employment and Training (LEO-E&T) is proud to share the creation of an online career planning tool.
The tool provides information to students, their parents, and guidance staff to make informed choices about educational and career options, as well as to help with creation of educational development plans. This free tool uses current labor market information, longitudinal wage data, and other institutional data and metrics, allowing improved skills-matching to career paths and jobs.
Find out more about how to use this tool by visiting the Tutorials or reviewing the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Free Program Offers Students Opportunity to Prepare for College, Earn Cash
Kalamazoo Valley Community College invites graduating high school seniors and adult learners to a FREE three-week summer program called the Valley Advantage. Students who complete the program can earn $550.
Valley Advantage will focus on what is needed to start college in the fall and is designed to help student build confidence and navigate college. A high school diploma or GED is the only requirement. The state-funded program is intended to counteract learning loss among recent high school graduates who experienced interruptions to in-person learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
There are four sessions to choose from with 24 spots in each session. Registration is now open.
Session I: July 10 - July 27 | 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or 1 - 4:30 p.m. | Texas Township Campus
Priority registration is given to applications received by July 3. Registration closes July 6.Session II: July 31 - Aug. 17 | 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or 1 - 4:30 p.m. | Arcadia Commons Campus
Priority registration is given to applications received by July 24. Registration closes July 27.
Read more and apply here: www.kvcc.edu/valleyadvantage
College and Military Recruiters will visit SHS during
lunch times for students to ask questions and get information.
Schoolcraft Athletics
Schoolcraft Athletics
SHS Athletics Admission Prices
SHS Athletics Admission Prices
STUDENTS:
All Students are FREE for all HOME events with an ID.
All Visiting Students $1.00
ADULTS:
$6.00 for all events if Purchased on GO FAN.co
$6.00 pp at the gate (cash)
Active Service/Veterans with ID free Senior Citizens (62+) Free with a pass (get from the athletic office)
$60.00 for an adult pass
Family Pass $110 (two adults)
Season and senior passes are good for all home middle school and high school events for the entire year except for invitationals or tournaments.
All Passes can be purchased in the High School office.
Important dates:
5/29: No School Memorial Day
May 30 Senior Exams 1st, 3rd, 5th hour
(Check handbook to see if you are exempt)
May 31 Senior Exams 2nd, 4th, 6th hour
(Check handbook to see if you are exempt)
5/31/23: Baccalaureate
6/1/23: Senior Awards 7:30 pm
6/2/23: Senior Breakfast/Graduation Practice 9:00 am
6/4: High School Graduation 3:00pm
6/6/23: 8th Grade Celebration 6:30-8:30 pm
6/6/-6/8: 1/2 exam schedule- 9-12 only
6/8: Last day of school- 1/2 Day- all students
7-12 Bell Schedule for 2022-23
Schoolcraft Community Events
Volunteer Opportunity for Schoolcraft Little League
This coming Saturday, 6/3, Schoolcraft Little League has the privilege of hosting another "Fun for All" tournament. This time for our Majors- baseball/softball divisions & Junior- baseball division. Play will start at 9:00a with Major divisions hitting off of pitching machines. Tournament hosting provides great opportunities. In addition to home-field advantage, they allow us to showcase our beautiful facility and raise funds through our concessions.
With that said, all this fun and softball/baseball action takes participation and support from our many league player parents/guardians, families and the Eagle community. Remember, our league is 100% volunteer operated and needs collective support for the tournament to run smoothly.
We need volunteers in the following areas:
1- Concessions
2- Scorekeeping (press box behind backstop)
3- Scoreboard operator (press box behind backstop via wireless operator)
4- Umpiring
Signup genius link for concessions & scoreboard/scorebook:
Schoolcraft Little League: Majors/Juniors Fun For All (signupgenius.com)
Also, quick reminder regarding a few league housekeeping items:
1- Leave a field, dugout, fence perimeter cleaner than when you found it.
2- After games, ask a coach if you can help out with post-game field maintenance to ensure rough spots are racked out and dirt/gravel gets racked off the grass and back into the dirt areas of fields to prevent unsafe lips from forming and the grass from being killed.
Please share this communication with family and friends. Thank you for your active participation in Schoolcraft Little League.
Schoolcraft Community Library's Adult Book Club is reading Viola Shipman's The Edge of Summer. It started on May 3rd. Check out the LIBRARY's WEBSITE to see more information about the book club; along with available job positions, becoming a member of the Library Board, and upcoming events!
The Village of Schoolcraft is having a Summer Concert Series at Burch Park, right in the center of town! The concerts will run from 6-8 pm, and Food Trucks will be available for purchase. Bring your lawn chair and a friend, come hungry and ready to enjoy some great music! To find out more about this or other happenings and information here in our great Village of Schoolcraft, click THEIR WEBSITE.
Concert in the Park and Food Truck Rally 2023
6 - 8 pm June 21
6 - 8 pm July 19
6 - 8 pm August 16
Full Schoolcraft Community Schools is looking for Classroom substitutes! All of our subs are hired and managed through EDUStaff. If you would like to be part of an amazing school district and please click the link below to apply.
Current Sub Rates for SCS
Full Day Subs: $110 per Day
Half Day: $60.00 Per day
Become an Edustaff Substitute
Become an Edustaff Substitute
Whether you’re looking for a flexible schedule or more steady employment, substitute teaching through Edustaff offers competitive pay, access to health and 401(k) benefits, the chance to work at a school you’d consider a future employer, and a great way to be involved in your child’s or grandchild’s school and stay active in your community.
Edustaff accepts the following educational documents:
Official Transcripts with a total of 60* credit hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA from regionally accredited colleges/universities
Temporary Teaching Authorization
Current Michigan Teaching Certificate
Expired Michigan Teaching Certificate
Out of State Teaching Certificate accompanied by an official undergraduate transcript from a two or four-year regionally accredited college/university showing 60 credit hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA
NOTE ABOUT NEWSLETTER:
NOTE ABOUT NEWSLETTER:
Our goal is to provide a monthly newsletter delivered to the SHS school community electronically. With the "on-the-go" life-style and connectivity to our mobile technology, we hope this communication in conjunction with the Schoolcraft App, Live Feed updates, and social media posts keep you informed about the exciting things happening at SHS and within Schoolcraft Community Schools.
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