Bellevue Community Schools

Bellevue Community Schools is looking into additional ways to serve the community. We are exploring the possibility of offering before school care from 6:00- 7:45 am Monday through Friday at the Bellevue Elementary School starting in August. There would be a small cost for this service, and it would support four year olds through twelve year olds. The survey is determining interest and if we have enough students each day to cover the operating cost of morning care. If you might be interested please take the Bellevue Daycare Survey– Before School Care survey. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxmJqEXvHN6VRiCVAVCE7JoGqETuqK47RaXYIfEiIevjxwiw/viewform Go Broncos! Dr. McGarry mcgarrym@bellevue-schools.com

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Bronco Community Meeting survey. The first Bronco Community Meeting will be in the Jr/Sr High Library on February 20 at 5:00 pm. Bronco Community Meetings are an opportunity to express your thoughts and opinions about the District. It is also an opportunity to learn about what is happening the District. We hope you will be able to join us. Go Broncos! Dr. McGarry mcgarrym@bellevue-schools.com

Tomorrow (12/23) is a snow day. There will be no school or activities on Friday.

Today at Bellevue Elementary we are sharing a tradition of my wife's Grandmother. Cornflake Wreaths. I'm including the recipe incase anyone wants to start the tradition also. Happy Holidays from the Culinary Crew at Bellevue Community Schools. https://spicysouthernkitchen.com/cornflake-christmas-wreaths/

The boys and girls basketball games for tomorrow have been canceled. The games are rescheduled for January 7th at 11:00am at St.Phil

Around 2:30 there was a fire alarm set off by a trash can fire in the boys restroom. Staff were able to put the fire out without any other issues. Fire and first responders were on scene and cleared the high school to be back in the building. No one was hurt and we are investigating the situation.

This week we saw a rise in illness in the District. I encourage families to keep students home if they are experiencing symptoms of illness. Students should remain out until they have been symptom free for at least 24 hours. This will help prevent the spread of illness to others. Additionally, please talk with your student and remind them to wash their hands regularly and cover their mouth and nose with a tissue or their elbow when coughing or sneezing. By following these steps, we can all do our part to keep our community healthy and safe. Go Broncos! Dr. McGarry mcgarrym@bellevue-schools.com Bronco of the Month https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHBMbAN2WfoWbcYYj9rWqMFJZG4wB4dgvStvSPBnDJzp2EmA/viewform Bronco Community Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN-KMR6xG_lcwIX3k3xOhZxOKIvaqDLkut0zin999vNs5apw/viewform

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup and Grilled Cheese. This is one of the kids favorites. Have a great weekend from Bellevue Community Schools.

Things are starting to look very festive in the Elementary Meal serving area. What a great atmosphere for the kids to enjoy.

New lunch room tables at the elementary. I think they look great and there is more room.

Earlier this month Bellevue Community Schools Jr/Sr High received the Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) designation due to a graduation rate until 67%. Since that time we have met with Calhoun ISD leadership to brainstorm ideas on how to partner together. The State of Michigan has been in contact with the District as well. To support our District a liaison will be assigned to us by the State. This liaison will meet with district leadership and ISD representatives quarterly. There will also be at least two site visits by the State each year to check on our progress. Bellevue will also be eligible for additional grants. While these supports are important, the greatest support Bellevue Community Schools can have is your partnership. That is why we will be starting Bronco Community Meetings no later than February 2023. These meetings will be opportunity to have a conversation with the Superintendent and ask questions. Please fill out the attached survey so that we can schedule meetings that best fit around your schedule. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN-KMR6xG_lcwIX3k3xOhZxOKIvaqDLkut0zin999vNs5apw/viewform Go Broncos! Dr. McGarry mcgarrym@bellevue-schools.com

Today at the Jr/Sr high they are preparing their World famous BRONCO burgers. They are delicious and the kids love them. Its a great day to be a Bronco.

Congratulations to our Bronco of the Month winners: Julie Brophy Sarah Hill Both will be recognized at the next Board of Education meeting on December 19. Attached are all the Broncos recognized in November. Thank you Bellevue community for recognizing the hard work of those at Bellevue Community Schools. Thank you Broncos for all you do for students, and making Bellevue the best place to work!

Jeff Veley Presentation will be Friday December 9th at the times previously mentioned

The Jr/ Sr High will be hosting Jeff Veley Resilience Education and Social Aggression speaker. Jeff will be presenting in two sessions 9:45am-10:40am 10-12 grades and 12:00n-12:55pm 7-9 grades. This will be a great opportunity for our staff and students to learn new tools to help deal with difficult situations.

Last month, Bellevue Community Schools saw 46 nominations of staff members for Broncos of the Month. This month we will be holding the same nomination process. We hope you will take a minute to celebrate the hard work our staff does every day by nominating a staff member. Bronco of the Month https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHBMbAN2WfoWbcYYj9rWqMFJZG4wB4dgvStvSPBnDJzp2EmA/viewform Go Broncos! Dr. McGarry mcgarrym@bellevue-schools.com

Thank you to Bellevue’s Indoor Soccer League, Bellevue Athletic Boosters, Adam Herr and crew for providing our soccer players shelter for when they are on the sidelines.

Today we made Delicious Homemade Lasagna, Tuscan Cream Vegetables, and Garlic Cheddar Biscuit. The Broncos are eating better then ever.

Good evening, Today the State of Michigan released a list of schools based on Michigan School Index scores. Schools could score as a Targeted Support and Improvement, Additional Targeted Support, or Comprehensive Support and Improvement. Bellevue Junior/Senior High School scored as a Comprehensive Support and Improvement solely for having a four-year graduation rate below 67%. As a result, we will carry this label for three years. While we have this label the school will have access to Regional Assistance Grants, additional professional development opportunities, additional networking and collaboration within the State, and be provided assistance with school improvement planning and support, compliance and accountability, and data review and support. We are working closely with Calhoun ISD to formulate a plan of action to improve our graduation rate well before the three year deadline. Already this year we have created a partnership with Graduation Alliance, and are actively working with them to make sure as many present and past students as possible have an opportunity to earn a Bellevue diploma. Go Broncos! Dr. McGarry Superintendent

The Board of Education election results have been certified. Congratulations to our three (3) six-year term winners who will take their place on the Board in January 2023: Scott Byers Jill Caro Shannon Visger Congratulations to our two (2) two-year term winners who will take their place on the Board later this month: Roger Mathewson Travis Sparks