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gymnasium on November 12. 1921. The hope was to create achievements while developing other important characteristics. School with a charter. Mr. Nick Cndersen yas appointed the �rst of 1998. allows students to use their talents, skills, and knowledge for the betterment of others. The returning members include Jordyn Barley, Ryan Dunn, Hannah Kastenschmidt, Drew McHugh, Kirsten O’Rourke, Lincoln Spitzer, and Isabel Vermilya. The new inductees are Peter Hansen III, Autumn Beeman, Lauren Beeman, Corrie Burgess, Brock Emery, Joe Haysmer, and Alex Welling. The National Honor Society. In This Edition NHS inducts membersLooking ForwardHoliday celebrationsVeterans’ Day celebrationLate Start in FebruaryOrder a yearbookSchool Board recognitionSeeking alumniOpening Day successWay to GrowBoosters activitiesFall BallDay care information On Halloween, before the lights went out, the Buckley Community Schools staff came together as “superheroes.” Thanks to everyone who participated in good spirits! December 2014 | No. 3305 S. FirstBuckley, Mich. 49620 Bear Facts Wishing You All Happy Holidays NHS inducts new members BUCKLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOX HOLDER BUCKPCADBuckley Community Schools305 S. First St. l PBuckley, Mich. 49620 Bear Facts BUCKLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Bear Facts Wishing You All Happy Holidays NHS inducts new members 2Buckley Community Schools / The Bear Facts Santa Bag Giveaway slated Buckley Community Schools will begin Christmas Break at the end of the school day on Friday, December 19. Students will have a full day that day, including the annual Christmas Giveaway. Student Council will be holding a Santa Bag Giveaway for all students in grades 7—12 on December 19. At this time, all secondary students will meet in the small gym and everyone will receive a present. Principal Mr. Todd Kulawiak says he believes that all students deserve a gift for Christmas and now is the time to do it. Everyone at the school hopes you all have a great School will resume on Monday, January 5. BY SIERRA OLElementary Christmas Concert On Thursday, December 18 at 7 p.m., Buckley Elementary School will be hosting its annual Christmas Concert and PTO–sponsored gift basket silent auction. directed by Mrs. Anna Gooden and hosted by Principal Mr. Todd Kulawiak. Be sure to arrive oo. Cll proceeds dene�t huture �eld trips. BY LEY CARPE out at http://www.buckleyschools.com. We dasis. Kh you have any suestions adout the yedsite, please contact the o�ce. Refunding of bonds In the process, which will likely happen in the Spring of 2015. Buckley Community Schools stands to save $220,000 over the life of the bonds in interest savings. The be January 20, 2015, at 11:30 a.m. Looking Forward Happy Holidays Published by BCSHeitmeyeris published during the school year from August–May. If you have any suggestions, or of 8 a.m.–4 p.m. OPYRIGHTEVERY Child …Buckley Community Schools is constantly trying to improve and meet the needs of our community —but mostly our students. We believe in putting all kids �rst. Our vision is EVERY child is our FIRST priority. We believe it is of utmost importance to focus on your children. If you ever have questions, not hesitate to contact the o�ce at (231) 269–3325. 305 South First StreetBuckley, Michigan 49620T (231) 269–3325 F (231) 269–3833ick Heitmeyer, SuperintendentTodd Kulawiak, Chris Nuckels, Technology DirectorMr. Matt SimonMrs. Hollianne McHughMr. Matt Breithaupt The Bear Facts / Buckley Community Schools 3 Veterans’ Day events at the schoolBuckley Community Schools’ student council honored our local military veterans with a celebration on Veterans’ Day, Tuesday, November 11. The individuals. The whole school participated in “The Pledge of Allegiance” in This event will become a regular annual event at BCS. The response was great and the veterans were able to spend time together visiting. On behalf of everyone at Buckley Community Schools, thank you to all who attended. Thank you also to Mrs. Heather Ensor who helped to coordinate the event. February, April school year, we only have two of them left. The late starts will allow teachers to meet from 7:30–9 a.m. in structured work on best practices to use in their classrooms. on those days. The next dates will be Tuesday, February 10, 2015, and Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Kh you have any suestions, please contact the o�ce at (231) 269–3325. for $40; they will be $50 beginning in May.– Sunday, Jan. 4 — Monday, January 5 – Monday, February 16 — Mid– Monday, April 6 — Spring Monday. — Awards Night.Monday, May 25 The Veterans’ Day celebration and breakfast at BCS on Tuesday, November 11, was a wonderful event that 4Buckley Community Schools / The Bear Facts As citizen leaders, individual school board members face complex and demanding challenges. They are alternately described as having toughest challenge in elected American government. Yet school board members are just ordinary citizens with extraordinary dedication to our nation’s public schools. All Michigan citizens should recognize the vital contributions of these men and women and the crucial role they a structure to achieve that vision, ensure schools are accountable to in student learning. The job of a school board member is tough, the hours long and the thanks few and far between. Now’s the time to The month of January marks the annual observance of School Board Recognition Month. This is a time to show our appreciation prepare today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders. In January, join with others from throughout our district and state to salute the men Teoeoder, it’s tioe to will be $40 for the rest of the year. Buy a yearbook to remember the great memories from the year. You can buy your yearbook in Mrs. Lori Heitmeyer’s The yearbook theme is “We Are.” The yearbook Lucas Bensinger, Kennedie Calvin, Ashley Carpenter, Steven Dresnek, Hannah Kastenschmidt, Stephanie Minere, Fooinisue Mroskie, Oalte Oallyitz, Goily O’Connor–Runyon, and Sierra Olds. Heitmeyer is the On Friday, Feceoder 12, the sta� oet yith the yearbook representative from Walsworth Publishing BY D Since Poveoder 15 hell on a Saturday, it oade it easier hor sooe oh our sta� and tail deer. The frigid weather was a deterrent to some, but not these hardy hunters! A lucky few were able to down a deer or two bright and early. Our Dean of Students Mr. Charnes got an 8–point buck and a doe, senior Emily Runyon, and sophomore Hunter Way also bagged nice 8–point bucks. BY MILY alumni in the “spotlight.” us. We are proud of our The Bear Facts. The photos above show some of BCS’s student and staff success on Opening Day, November 15. The 2015 yearbook will feature an interactive cover that can be activated by using an application on a smart phone. t will show highlights from We Want You The Bear Facts / Buckley Community Schools 5 The annual Fall Ball was held at the elementary gym on Saturday, November 8. The student council, led by Mrs. Jennifer Wildfong, dance has been at Buckley for several years. It’s a great way to bring the students together for a night of celebration. Students enjoy the dancing as well as the decorations. Corrie Burgess, junior, said, “Fall Ball was really fun. The decorations were the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, February 7, 2015. purchased at the concession stand. for the community including tee–shirts, sweatshirts, and other items during the past several years. success of students and coaches involved program,” said Vice President Mrs. Jennifer Wildfong. Doosters is voluntary; hoyever, parent involvement is an essential component for success. The executive board includes Lori Oattheys, president; Wildhong, vice president; Tara Durt, secretary; Mio Fairchild, treasurer; and Sara Sladek, trustee. The Homecoming Game will be Friday, 6 – 9:30 p.m. If you are interested and available, please contact Wildfong at (231) Scenes from the Fall Ball. Students enjoyed the 6Buckley Community Schools / The Bear Facts Open 6am-6pm Mon-Fri. Infant & Toddler Pre-School$29 Full Day(more than 5 hours) $23 Full Day(more than 5 hours)$23 Half Day(less than 5 hours) $15 Half Day(less than 5 hours) Drop In CareDrop In Care$5 Per Hour (less than 5 hours) $4 Per Hour (less than 5 hours)School’s Out Daily Rate: Full Day $20 Half Day $14Before/After School Care: Hours: 6:00am - 6:00pmOpen even when school is not!www.littlebearchildcarebuckley.comlittlebearcdc@gmail.comAccepting DHS Assistance$27- Full Day$20- Half Day $15- per dayMonday/Wednesday 4 year olds Tuesday/Thursday3 year olds Daycare Preschool Before/AfterSchool Turn your handwriting into a on the computer, cool Photoshop tools like Leather Letters, and a website. Post-It notes, videos, projects, and even paper origami! As for yhat di�erent things K have learned, K pen, (it is way harder than it looks!), how to use the website maker Weebly more, and Leather Letters project that I am currently tutorial online for this project, and so far I am a little bit over half way done. It’s this project, hroo �nding and leathery. can download, or do what I did and use a di�erent dut sioilar hont. Pezt, you holloy soall steps}, to create the cool e�ects oh gold BY L http://www.buckleyschools.com G A SVolunteers worked together to reat rogram supplies on Saturday, December 13. Thanks Beeman is currently working on the above tutorial in Computers YOU can make Buckley Community Schools Y school of choice. RY student is our FIRST priority YOU can make Buckley Community Schools Y school of choice. RY student is our FIRST priority The Bear Facts / Buckley Community Schools 7 There’s nothing like The Buckley basketball teams are up and running. The varsity girls and boys teams as well as the junior high boys team are underway. The girls junior high season will start in January. The teams have played a few games already and have both played well. The varsity girls are coached by Mr. Dan Harris and the JV girls are coached by Ms. Sara Papineau. The varsity boys are coached by Mr. Blair Moss and the JV is coached by Mr. Matt Reed. The JH is coached by Mr. Scott Welling. The JH girls team will be coached by Mrs. Darcey White. For those of you planning, the Homecoming Game will be against the Benzie Central Huskies on February 6, 2015. The Homecoming gymnasium. ll of the photos on this page are varsity basketball THANK YOUBuckley Basketball SupportersBecause of your generosity we now have a Shooting Machine and are continuing to build the programs by updating more equipment!! O L D Southside Hideout (plus sponsor)Buckley PTODan & Lisa Harris FamilyShapicy’s Csrs dop KgdsBuckley General Store R O N Z E J. 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