Bangor Township Virtual School

Hello BTVS Elementary Families, As you know, Mrs. Mika will be leaving us officially after this week to embark on her new journey to serve our three elementary buildings.  Sadly, our BTVS family will have to say goodbye to one of the most amazing educators that we have worked with, but we will cherish the memories that we have built over the last 7 months.  Mrs. Mika always made work more fun, we learned so much from her elementary experience, and her students absolutely love her!    Thank you for everything, and continue to be the rock star that you are in your new position!  Please reach out to say farewell this week as she begins her transition.   Have a great week, and Go Bobcats!

Hello Junior and Senior Students and Parents, Eligibility forms are now available for junior and senior students interested in becoming members of The Michael L. Wemple Chapter of National Honor Society here at John Glenn and BTVS. This is for students interested in new membership only, not existing members. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 26. Eligibility Form:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F9-ucyAVIOpgHvPG2C7T1WbjmgGDL8GI/view?usp=sharing  How-to Video for Modifying the form & applying:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EQd2irP_dcK6_T3D-ts9lB_FXd6n0VS5/view?usp=sharing

Hello BTVS Students, Today’s Fun Day Friday we will be playing Would You Rather, and have an art competition of drawing a leprechaun!  WEAR GREEN, and join us at 1 PM to have some fun.  The link to join the session is below: https://meet.google.com/zix-scmr-wqn We hope to see all of you @ 1PM!  Go Bobcats!

Hello BTVS MS and HS Students, Tomorrow’s Fun Day Friday we will be playing Would You Rather, and have an art competition of drawing a leprechaun!  WEAR GREEN, and join us at 1 PM tomorrow afternoon to have some fun.  The link to join the session is below:   https://meet.google.com/zix-scmr-wqn   We hope to see all of you tomorrow!  Go Bobcats

Hello BTVS 8th Grade Families, According to the Michigan Department of Education, state and local assessments are a requirement of all students.  This includes the MSTEP8 and PSAT8 assessments for 8th grade students.  They are also requiring that all assessments be administered in-person.  All schools are to continue with their plans to prepare to test students as safely as possible in their local school buildings.  While there is additional assessment flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is not an option for “remote” or “at home” testing for the M-STEP8 and PSAT8.  In the context of state accountability assessments, remote testing would create significant issues with validity, equity, comparability, and security. Therefore, this survey is to determine which students will be participating in the MSTEP8 and PSAT8 assessments for 8th grade students.  Please complete the survey for each student that you have in 8th grade by March 16th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqrFc-3ywOi9B1_2VAlqyDe6-WKHoYP9x4zHT_rn5LCQy_BA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Hello BTVS Families, According to the Michigan Department of Education, state and local assessments are a requirement of all students. This includes the MSTEP assessment for grades 3-7. They are also requiring that all assessments be administered in-person. All schools are to continue with their plans to prepare to test students as safely as possible in their local school buildings. While there is additional assessment flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is not an option for “remote” or “at home” testing for the M-STEP. In the context of state accountability assessments, remote testing would create significant issues with validity, equity, comparability, and security. Therefore, this survey is to determine which students will be participating in the MSTEP assessments for grades 3-7. Please complete the survey for each student that you have in grades 3-7 by March 16th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScktORi19kgDLp9i6aOgns0HOt_NWEOoDnwPHoxlEZotiNFlg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Hello BTVS 10th Grade Families, According to the Michigan Department of Education, state and local assessments are a requirement of all students.  This includes the PSAT10 assessment for 10th grade students.  They are also requiring that all assessments be administered in-person.  All schools are to continue with their plans to prepare to test students as safely as possible in their local school buildings.  While there is additional assessment flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is not an option for “remote” or “at home” testing for the PSAT10.  In the context of state accountability assessments, remote testing would create significant issues with validity, equity, comparability, and security. Therefore, this survey is to determine which students will be participating in the PSAT10 assessment for 10th grade students.  Please complete the survey for each student that you have in 10th grade by March 16th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHkE8q6CeAicerpH5hK1oDHcvzRsl6YgRYU6DbcgySHECG9w/viewform?usp=sf_link

Hello BTVS 11th Grade Families, According to the Michigan Department of Education, state and local assessments are a requirement of all students. This includes the MSTEP11, SAT and ACT assessments for 11th grade students. They are also requiring that all assessments be administered in-person. All schools are to continue with their plans to prepare to test students as safely as possible in their local school buildings. While there is additional assessment flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is not an option for “remote” or “at home” testing for the MSTEP11, SAT and ACT. In the context of state accountability assessments, remote testing would create significant issues with validity, equity, comparability, and security. Therefore, this survey is to determine which students will be participating in the MSTEP11, SAT and ACT assessments for 11th grade students. Please complete the survey for each student that you have in 11th grade by March 16th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScksadMdPdOI759vGq1uPgSIHc_yX2CrgOQPFuBECzXap0WiA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Hello BTVS 9th grade families, According to the Michigan Department of Education, state and local assessments are a requirement of all students.  This includes the PSAT9 assessment for 9th grade students.  They are also requiring that all assessments be administered in-person.  All schools are to continue with their plans to prepare to test students as safely as possible in their local school buildings.  While there is additional assessment flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is not an option for “remote” or “at home” testing for the PSAT9.  In the context of state accountability assessments, remote testing would create significant issues with validity, equity, comparability, and security. Therefore, this survey is to determine which students will be participating in the PSAT9 assessment for 9th grade students.  Please complete the survey for each student that you have in 9th grade by March 16th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWfkPktySChpHb_U8GCBzEvEsf_Ro5AzNXJSohPAqMtzXX8A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Hello BTVS Seniors! Here is where you can submit your senior picture: https://images.jostens.com/416174591 As well, you can still order caps and gowns, announcements, class rings, yearbooks, and even specialized yearbook pages. BTVS Full Webstore for Graduation Packages, Class Rings and Jewelry, Personal Yearbook Ads, Yearbook Orders, and Apparel: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/3000456/Bangor-Township-Virtual-School/

We are going to have a bookmark decorating competition for grades K-8. We will select one winner at each grade level. Create a bookmark using any materials that you have at home, and submit your pictures of your completed bookmark to the survey linked below. We will post winners on our Facebook and Twitter accounts! All submissions are due by March 31st. Submit them here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceVlLILvsfZAzKxTJ95UHvVT-oExr2hImFJrCZvXX21V16Mw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Hello BTVS Families, The Career Center application deadline is March 10th at 3PM. Any applications submitted after the 10th at 3PM will be placed on the waiting list. Any students who will be Juniors or Seniors next school year that are interested in a program at the BAISD Career Center for the 2021-2022 school year can complete and turn in the email form. Do not fill out the portion with the UIC#. Please send the completed form to Mr. Albrecht as soon as you can as the spots fill very quickly. Completing this form DOES NOT guarantee you a placement at the career center! https://www.baisd.net/learning/career-center/programs/ Have a great day!

Pictures and ID Cards are in! If you were here on February 17th for picture day, your picture packets have arrived. You can stop in to the drop-in center any day this week from 8AM to 3PM to pick up your packet and ID cards. Have a great day!

Hello BTVS Families, Here is the link to the Career Center Programs: https://www.baisd.net/learning/career-center/programs/ Any students who will be Juniors or Seniors next school year that are interested in a program at the BAISD Career Center for the 2021-2022 school year can complete and turn in the form that was emailed to all of you.  Do not fill out the portion with the UIC#.  Please send the completed form to Mr. Albrecht as soon as you can as the spots fill very quickly.  Completing this form DOES NOT guarantee you a placement at the career center! https://www.baisd.net/learning/career-center/programs/ Have a great day!

Hello Graduating Seniors, One of our amazing parents at JGHS are ordering signs again for seniors that will have your name and picture on it for your lawns.  Cost is estimated to be around $10 each.  We will be collecting high resolution pictures for signs one the person in charge has a location for students to submit them (this will be soon, watch your email).  Pictures need to be at minimum 300 DPI in order to be blown up on the sign. Have a great day, and start getting your picture ready!

BTVS Seniors! You can still order caps and gowns, announcements, class rings, yearbooks, and even specialized yearbook pages. The BTVS Full Webstore for Graduation Packages, Class Rings and Jewelry, Personal Yearbook Ads, Yearbook Orders, and Apparel. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/3000456/Bangor-Township-Virtual-School/

Our amazing Elementary Mentor, Mrs. Amy Mika, is going to surprise the BTVS elementary students with the gift of a special book for March is Reading Month. She is raising money through Scholastic. Click here to donate: http://bit.ly/303X8rp

Happy Count Day! #BTVS1 #bobcatnation

Hello Middle School and High School BTVS Families, Count Day is next week on Wednesday the 10th of February.  What is Count Day? Count Day is when all public schools in the state of Michigan tally the number of students attending their schools. Count information is critical to districts, because each student translates into state funding. Count Days and school funding in Michigan are mandated through the State School Aid Act.  How is my student counted? Students are counted in ONE of the following ways: Completing gradable work ON February 10th Video Explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxLL5WzAiWc OR Two way communication each week for four weeks following count day Video Explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3Ket66meo8 If you have any questions about count day, please reach out to your mentor teacher or Mr. Albrecht!

Hello Elementary BTVS Families, Count Day is next week on Wednesday the 10th of February. What is Count Day? Count Day is when all public schools in the state of Michigan tally the number of students attending their schools. Count information is critical to districts, because each student translates into state funding. Count Days and school funding in Michigan are mandated through the State School Aid Act. How is my student counted? Students are counted in ONE of the following ways: • Completing gradable work ON February 10th o Video Explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTh2WN1ofAM OR • Two way communication each week for four weeks following count day o Video Explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3Ket66meo8 If you have any questions about count day, please reach out to your mentor or Mr. Albrecht.