Beaver Island Community School
Weekly Update
Friday, September 17, 2021
Call to Register for Vaccine Clinic—11 am-3:00 pm on September 29th
The next Beaver Island Community Vaccine Clinic will be held at BICS from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. This clinic is for whatever vaccines any Islander might need. In addition to this clinic being for those who received their first dose of COVID-19 in August, the Health Department will have on hand this year's flu vaccine, COVID-19 vaccines, and other vaccines. Please call (800) 432-4121 to schedule your appointment and to make sure they bring over your vaccines. When you call this number, listen for the prompts to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine even if you are requesting a different vaccine so you can talk to a live person. Once you get a live person, you can request your vaccines and they will schedule you.
In Sports Action…
…the Islanders soccer and volleyball teams travel to Big Bay De Noc this weekend to take on the Black Bears. On Wednesday, the Islander’s soccer team traveled to Boyne City to take on Boyne City Concord. Though Boyne City Concord was victorious, our soccer athletes got some good experience on the soccer pitch. Best of luck to the Volleyball and Soccer athletes this weekend. Go Islanders!
Beaver Island History Adventure is Back—Call for Volunteers!
Beaver Island Community School is proud to be an important part of the greater Beaver Island community (we are not called a “community” school for nothing!) and we are so lucky to be able to use the entire Island as our classroom. As you can see from our FaceBook page, many of our teachers have been getting their students outside to explore the Island in the last two weeks. On Thursday, September 30th, all K-12 students will be engaged in the Beaver Island History Adventure. We will need some parents and community members to make this happen. We need volunteers to help out from 11:15 am to 3:20 pm on Thursday the 30th to help staff an event or accompany a group of students on the adventure. If you are able to volunteer, please contact the school ASAP so we can get you the volunteer forms to complete and let Mrs. Robert and Mr. Richards know they can count on you.
Focus on Mental Health
Again this year we are partnering with Boyne City Public School and the Health Department of Northwest Michigan to provide mental counseling services for our students. Ms. Deb sent out the paperwork on Thursday via email. If you would like a hard copy to fill out, let us know. If you would like your student to work with a professional counselor as part of this program, please complete the paperwork and bring it to the office.
Be on the Lookout for MRSA
It has been brought to my attention that there have been some outbreaks of MRSA (methicillin-resistant*Staphylococcus aureus)*among Beaver Island’s youth. Please see the attached MRSA fact sheet sent to me by the Beaver Island Rural Health Center. If you think your student might have MRSA, please contact the BIRHC or your family doctor.
Get Your Smile On—School Picture Day Planned for October 6th
Make sure this is on your calendars…the teachers sent home info packets with your students Thursday. If you don’t see it, check the bottom of their backpacks!
Have a Great Weekend!
Beaver Island Community School
Weekly Update
Friday, September 10, 2021
Beaver Island 9/11 Observance 11:00 am
AMVETS Post 46 is coordinating Beaver Island’s observance of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11/01 attacks. Islanders of all ages are encouraged to join in this observance that will take place at St. James Township Fire Station at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Thank you AMVETS Post 46 for coordinating this remembrance.
Great First Week of School!
Kudos to students, parents, faculty, staff, and community members! Although none of us thought we would be wearing masks to start the school year, the pandemic is on its own timeline. I want to thank everyone for taking care of each other and starting the year off really well.
Sports Scrimmages Tomorrow!
Although Hannahville could not make it due to quarantines, our coaches are coordinating scrimmage matches tomorrow. Volleyball starts at noon and soccer will play right after. Parents are welcome to come and watch the scrimmages. Masks are required for all athletes and spectators inside the building. Go Islanders!
Can Sorting Sunday, September 12, at 11:00 am
The next can sorting event will be held this Sunday at 11:00 am at the Transfer Station. Join us from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to raise money for school athletics, trips and activities.
Welcome New BICS Faculty and Staff Members
Our new teachers—Sara Mullen and Amanda Bedell—and our new staff members—Jim Bontrager and Moses Stone—are off to a great start and loving working at Beaver Island Community School. Thank you parents and students for giving them a warm welcome as they start the next phase of their careers here at BICS.
Got Breakfast?
Breakfast will be done the same way as last year with weekly breakfast boxes. If you want to participate, please complete the free and reduced lunch application materials sent out earlier. If you have already filled out the lunch applications, you don’t need to redo…all you have to do is let Ms. Deb know that you want to receive the breakfast boxes.
Get School Start-Up Paperwork to the Office!
If you still have school paperwork sitting around your kitchen table, please get it to Ms. Deb at the school office ASAP!
Be on the Lookout for MRSA
It has been brought to my attention that there have been some outbreaks of MRSA (methicillin-resistant*Staphylococcus aureus)*among Beaver Island’s youth. Please see the attached MRSA fact sheet sent to me by the Beaver Island Rural Health Center. If you think your student might have MRSA, please contact the BIRHC or your family doctor.
Get Your Smile On—School Picture Day Planned for October 6th
Mark your calendars for now…we will have more information next week!
Have a Great Weekend!
Beaver Island Community School
Weekly Update
Friday, September 24, 2021
Get a Shot—Win Flag Swag! Community Vaccine Clinic 11-3 on September 29th
The next Beaver Island Community Vaccine Clinic will be held at BICS from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Thanks to our friends at the Beaver Island Community Center, every person who gets a vaccine will get a chance to win some of their awesome new BI Flag Swag! So, get a shot and put your name in the hat to win a stainless insulated water bottle, a golf shirt, a deck of cards, or a shatterproofSiliPinttumbler. Even if you don’t win a prize, you will have the satisfaction of helping reduce the spread of infectious disease on the island. And, if you are disappointed in not winning the ultra-cool Flag Swag polo shirt, you can just head to the Community Center to check out their store and all the great new programs they are offering.
This clinic is for whatever vaccines any Islander might need. In addition to this clinic being for those who received their first dose of COVID-19 in August, the Health Department will have on hand this year's flu vaccine, COVID-19 vaccines, and other vaccines. Please call (800) 432-4121 to schedule your appointment and to make sure they bring over your vaccines. When you call this number, listen for the prompts to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine even if you are requesting a different vaccine so you can talk to a live person. Once you get a live person, you can request your vaccines and they will schedule you.
In Sports Action…
…the Islanders soccer and volleyball teams host Mackinac Island this weekend. Soccer starts at 5:00 pm on Friday with Volleyball starting right afterward (around 7:00 pm). Spectators, please remember to bring your masks, as all spectators are to be properly wearing masks when they are in the school building. We will not be providing concessions at these games…and no food or drink in the gymnasium during the games. On Saturday, the Volleyball action starts at 8:30 am with Soccer starting at 10:00 am. Go Islanders!
October Lunch Menus Due (yesterday)!
If you have not let Ms. Deb know your October lunch choice yet, please do ASAP so we are able to order the ingredients to ensure we are able to feed everyone!
Beaver Island History Adventure is Back—Call for Volunteers!
On Thursday, September 30th, all K-12 students will be engaged in the Beaver Island History Adventure. We will need some parents and community members to make this happen. We need volunteers to help out from 11:15 am to 3:20 pm on Thursday the 30th to help staff an event or accompany a group of students on the adventure. If you are able to volunteer, please contact the school ASAP so we can get you the volunteer forms to complete and let Mrs. Robert and Mr. Richards know they can count on you.
Focus on Mental Health
Again this year we are partnering with Boyne City Public School and the Health Department of Northwest Michigan to provide mental counseling services for our students. If you would like your student to work with a professional counselor as part of this program, please complete the paperwork and bring it to the office.
Get Your Smile On—School Picture Day Planned for October 6th
Make sure this is on your calendars…the teachers sent home info packets with your students. If you don’t see it, check the bottom of their backpacks!