November Newsletter 2019

Superintendent’s Corner

The week of November 11-15 is American Education Week. This occasion would be a great time for parents to visit school and experience for themselves the positive growth that takes place in our classrooms daily. Education is a team effort. With a combined effort on the part of parents, students, and staff, success will occur in our school. All of our staff, teachers, bus drivers, secretaries, cooks, teacher aides, custodians, and administrators are jointly responsible for the success of our students. During American Education Week, we would like to recognize the staff of Brimley Area Schools for the fine job they do.

School will dismiss at 11:30 on Wednesday, November 27th, for Thanksgiving Vacation. There will be no school on Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th.

Thank to all parents who attended Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please remember to follow-up on conversations held with the teachers. Consistent communication between home and school is a necessary ingredient in the education process.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS

We are approaching the time of year when weather may affect the opening of school. Whenever there is inclement weather, a decision to either close school for the day, or to delay the opening of school must be made by 6:00 a.m. at the very latest.

If school is closed, or the opening is delayed, we will send a message via our parent notification system School Messenger. This message will be sent by phone, email, and text, if you have provided that information to the school.

Closings and delays will also be reported over local radio stations and television stations.

If there is a two-hour delayed opening, school will start at 10:15 instead of 8:15. The buses will adjust their schedules accordingly in order to have students arrive at school for a 10:15 start. Breakfast will not be served when there is a delayed opening.

Each day, our seven buses transport approximately 330 students a total of 300 miles. The safety of our children on the buses is our number one priority. Whenever a decision needs to be made regarding the closing of school, or to delay the opening of school, the decision will be made with the welfare of our students and faculty/staff in mind.

SUBSTITUTES NEEDED

Brimley Area Schools has a need for substitutes in most areas of employment. This includes: teachers, bus drivers, custodians, food service workers, and teacher aides. For further information, or to pick up an application, contact the central office at: 248-3219.

Please be aware that substitute employment in a school requires a background and fingerprint check.

SCHOOL VISITATION POLICY

In an effort to keep all children, faculty, and staff safe at school, all doors are locked during the school day. If you are coming to school for any reason, you must enter at the elementary school’s main entrance,or high school’s main entrance. When you arrive, and have been allowed in the school, you must stop at the office and sign in, and then you will receive a visitor’s badge. You may also be required to show an identification card when you sign in. Please help us keep your children and school safe by following this procedure. Thank you very much.

EARLY LITERACY

Early literacy is essential for children to be successful in school. In order for children to become better readers we need help from our parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, and any other adult who wants to help. “Without a doubt, reading with children spells success for early literacy. Putting a few simple strategies into action will make a significant difference in helping children develop into good readers and writers.”

Through reading aloud, providing print materials, and promoting positive attitudes about reading and writing, you can have a powerful impact on children's literacy and learning.

Here are some simple strategies for creating strong readers:

❖ Invite a child to read with you every day. ❖ When reading a book where the print is large, point word by word as you read. This will

help the child learn that reading goes from left to right and understand that the word he or she says is the word he or she sees.

❖ Read a child’s favorite book over and over again. ❖ Read many stories with rhyming words and lines that repeat. Invite the child to join in on

these parts. Point, word by word, as he or she reads along with you. ❖ Discuss new words. For example, “This big house is called a palace. Who do you think

lives in a palace?” ❖ Stop and ask about the pictures and about what is happening in the story. ❖ Read from a variety of children’s books, including fairy tales,, song books, poems, and

information books. (Reading Tips for Parents, U.S. Department of Education)

WHY CAN’T I SKIP MY 20 MINUTES OF READING TONIGHT?

Student “A” reads 20 minutes each day, 3600 minutes in a school year; 1,800,000 words read; 90th percentile.

Student “B” reads 5 minutes each day, 900 minutes in a school year; 282,000 words read; 50th percentile.

Student “C” reads 1 minuted each day, 180 minutes in a school year; 8,000 words read; 10th percentile.

By the end of 6th grade Student “A” will have read the equivalent of 60 whole school days. Student “B” will have read only 12 school days. Which student would you expect to have a better vocabulary? Which student would you expect to be more successful in school...and in life? (Nagy and Herman, 1987)

HONORING OUR VETERANS

Brimley Area Schools will hold its annual Veteran’s Day Assembly on November 11th, beginning at 9:00 a.m. to honor all of our veterans who have served and those currently serving in the military. The sacrifices made by our veterans and some who made the ultimate sacrifice is why we enjoy the freedoms we have today. Please come out and join our school community as we honor our veterans.

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, TRUANCY AND CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM: WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOWS

“How many days has your child been absent from school over the past four weeks? Was it just one sick day or two? What about the day he left early for the dentist? Or the days you took off to extend a vacation? It’s hard to always keep track.

Missing a day here or there may not seem like a problem. However, absences add up quickly. And, these missed school days can have a big impact on your child’s learning and overall health.

Missing two days a month-excused or unexcused-can add up to a child being considered chronically absent.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages parents to reduce unnecessary absences, learn about attendance policies where they live ,and prioritize getting their kids to school on time every day.

What is chronic absenteeism?

Chronic absenteeism means missing too much school-for any reason-excused or unexcused. Experts and a growing number of states define chronic absenteeism as missing 10% (or around 18 days) during a school year.

Chronic absenteeism affects as many as 6.5 million students nationwide.

That’s 13% of our total student population! You may think this is just high school students skipping school. But in fact, this problem starts early. At least 10% of kindergarten and first-grade students will miss a month or more of the school year. Chronic absenteeism becomes more common in middle school, and about 19% of all high school students are chronically absent.

Students are chronically absent for many reasons.

There are some reasons for absenteeism that cannot be avoided. Life happens. Common illness causing high fevers and fatigue happen. But, if your child is missing many days of school, or a few days every single month, it’s important to consider the reason for absenteeism.

A nationwide study found that kids with ADHD, autism, or developmental delays are twice as likely to be chronically absent compared to kids without these conditions.

Children with common chronic illnesses, such as asthma and type 1 diabetes miss more school when they are having more symptoms.

Mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression are common reasons for absences.

Up to 5% of children have school-related anxiety and may create reasons why they should not go or outright refuse to attend school.

Add it all up, and this creates a lot of empty desks and missed school time.

Don’t underestimate the harm of these school absences.

Missing just two days a month of school-for any reason-can be a problem for kids in a number of ways. Children who are chronically absent in kindergarten and first grade are less likely to read on grade level by the third grade. For older students,, being chronically absent is strongly associated with failing at school-even more than low grades or test scores. When absences add up, these students are more likely to be suspended and drop out of high school. Chronic absenteeism is also linked with teen substance use, as well as poor health as adults.

What makes a student truant?

While chronic absenteeism measures total absences, including excused and unexcused, truancy measures only unexcused absences. The number of unexcused absences it takes for a student to be considered a truant differs by state. Read your school district policies and state codes on attendance. You need to stay well-informed on how many absences are allowed, and what count as excused and unexcused absences.

Take any warning you receive seriously. Why? The consequences of too many absences are serious not only for the student, but also for parents! Schools handle minor truancy with warning letters, parent-teacher conferences, and other means. However, in some states, parents can be fined when their kids miss too much school.

Here are 10 practical tips to getting your child to school on time, every day:

1. Set attendance goals with your child and track your child’s attendance on a calendar. Try offering small rewards for not missing any school, such as a later bedtime on weekends.

2. Help your child get a good night’s sleep. A lack of sleep is associated with lower school achievement starting in middle school, as well as higher numbers of missed school and tardiness. Most younger children need 10-12 hours per night and adolescents (13-18 years of age) need 8-10 hours per night.

3. Prep the night before to streamline your morning. Lay out your child’s clothes. Pack backpacks and lunches. Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up like a missed bus or an early meeting. Have a family member, a neighbor, or another trusted adult on standby to take your child to school should you ever need help.

4. Try to schedule dental or medical appointments before or after school hours. If children have to miss school for medical appointments, have them return immediately afterward so they do not miss the entire day.

5. Schedule extended trips during school breaks. This helps your child stay caught up in school learning and sets the expectation for your child to be in school during the school year. Even in elementary school, missing a week of classes can set your child behind on learning.

6. Don’t let your child stay home unless he or she is truly sick. Reasons to keep your child home from school include a temperature greater than 101 degrees, vomiting, diarrhea, a hacking cough, or a toothache. Keep in mind, complaints of frequent stomach aches or headaches can be a sign of anxiety and may not be a reason to stay home.

7. Talk with your child about the reasons why he or she does not want to go to school. School-related anxiety can lead to school avoidance Talk to your child about their symptoms and try to get them to talk about any emotional struggles they may have with issues like bullying, fear of failure, or actual physical harm. If you are concerned about your child’s mental health, talk with your pediatrician, your child’s teacher, or school counselor.

8. If your child has a chronic health issue such as asthma, allergies, or seizures, talk with your pediatrician about developing a school action plan. Meet with and get to know the nurse at your child’s school. If you need guidance and documentation for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan, ask your pediatrician’s help accessing services at school.

9. Follow the rules. Be sure you know what your schools’ requirements are for when your child will be absent or late. If you are supposed to call, email, or provide a doctor’s note after a certain number of days out, then do it. If we want our children to follow rules, w must lead by example. Cross your t’s and dot your i’s when it comes to these procedures.

10. Keep track of your child’s attendance and investigate reasons when the days missed add up. Look into why your child is absent. Think about your child’s mood. Has she been spending time by herself lately? Is his chronic condition starting to be more problematic? Is this school refusal? You know your child best.”

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics: healthychildren.org; Copyright: October 20, 2019

From time to time, I like to highlight the great things that have been accomplished by our local residents. As you know, Bay Mills and Brimley have a rich history that goes back hundreds of years. Historically, members of the community have made sacrifices to help make changes in laws and procedures that were really harmful to people in the region. The following article was written and demonstrates one of those times. Our very own Brandy Parish is featured in the article when she was in grade school at Brimley and the IRS dealt a blow to her that was not fair. The result was a new law passed that would eliminate some of the far-reaching scope of authority for the IRS.

Detroit News Article posted December 18, 1988, By: James L. Kerwin, News Staff Writer

Congress keeps IRS Grinch away from Indians’ Christmas

Ten-year old Brandy Parish doesn’t have to worry about the government Grinch stealing her Christmas again this year-thanks to a law passed by Congress and signed recently by President Reagan.

About this time a year ago Internal Revenue Service tax collectors seized $100 from a savings account Brandy had stashed away for Christmas gifts because of taxes owed by her father, Stuart, a commercial fisherman at the Indian settlement at Bay Mills near Sault Ste. Marie in the eastern Upper Peninsula.

Brandy recalled last week that she couldn’t believe it when the IRS took her money from an account she held jointly with her father.

“I WAS SO MAD,” she said. “I screamed.”

“I just don’t think it was right,” she said. “I earned the money, not them. I worked hard for six hours to earn $10 waitressing at my grandmother’s bingo parlor.”

Indians across the nation have been feuding with the IRS over payment of taxes on income earned from fishing under an 1836 treaty that provides them the right to fish almost any place at any time, a decision backed by federal courts.

But the IRS saw it differently and relentlessly seized bank accounts, fishing equipment and boats when Indians failed to pay taxes on income earned from commercial fishing.

INDIANS CONTEND they should be exempt from federal and state taxes, including income, social security and unemployment compensation, because their fishing rights were established before income taxes were levied.

There are no clear court decisions. The IRS decided to follow its own rules. Last summer agents seized a fishing boat from a member of the Bay Mills tribe after the owner suffered a heart attack and stopped paying taxes. In Wisconsin, an Indidan family had to sell its home to pay back taxes.

U.S. Rep. Michael Lowry, D-Wash., acting on behalf of Lummi Indians in his state, sponsored legislation making all Indians immune from taxes on income earned from treaty fishing rights.

The law, which applies to Ojibway, Chippewa and Ottawa Indians in Michigan, reasserts Indian fishing rights as supreme over state and federal laws since the Treaty of Washington was signed in 1836.

LOWRY SAID that when the treaty provided the undiminished right to fish, it also meant that government tax assessments not in effect at that time couldn’t be imposed later. Most members of Congress agreed, and President Reagan signed the measure Nov. 10.

IRS officials now say they will refund all taxes paid on fishing revenue-past, present and future.

Brandy Parish already got her money back after a storm of protest.

Respectfully,

Mr. Reattoir

Superintendent

NEWS FROM THE DESK OF THE HS/MS PRINCIPAL

Greetings from the desk of the high school/middle school principal. The month of October has come and gone! We are now into our second nine-week session of the school year. Students will be taking, or have already taken, their quarterly exams for the first nine-week quarter. If your child (ren) did not pass the quarter and the quarterly exam, they will have an opportunity to retake that quarterly test. Teachers will inform students of when the retake opportunities will occur. Please be proactive and ask your child (ren) if they need to do retakes.

Report cards will be sent home for high school and middle school students the week of November 4th to 8th.

#BEtheBAYS PROGRAM

This month’s focus for the BEtheBAYS team is the cafeteria. We encourage students to be RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE AND RESOURCEFUL at all times. This includes cleaning up their trash, pushing in and returning their chairs and doing their best to keep their lunch account paid in full. Students who model these goals earn tickets with the possibility of winning a prize. The BEtheBAYS team also has a fish tank filled partially with ping pong balls. When students earn a ticket, they have the right to place a ping pong ball in the fishtank. Once the fish tank is full, the 7th-12th grade student body will have the opportunity to toss a pie in the face of their favorite faculty/staff member (with their permission 😊 ).

FEDERAL SURVEY CARDS

PINK Federal Survey cards are due. We need these cards returned to the school as soon as possible. If you do not remember filling one out, please ask your child about it. These cards help the school collect additional funds to aid in the educational experience of your children – the cards are very important for our school. Please fill them out soon.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES FOLLOW-UP

The first Parent/Teacher Conferences are in the books. We were excited to see the outstanding attendance. We value parent input and like to see parents show up at conferences to take an opportunity to meet teachers and have conversations about your children. We would like to thank those parents who were able to attend and speak with us. It is a valuable opportunity to keep the doors of communication open. So on behalf of our faculty, thank you very much! If you have suggestions on how to improve your experience, please feel free to offer your ideas. We are looking for ways to improve as well.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

The National Honor Society inducted its newest members on November 6th in a small ceremony held in the cafeteria. Congratulations to Kadin Geotz, Alana VanderMeer, Sadie McGuire, Siersha Miller, Luke Slater, Justin Carrick, Carly Keysier and Stephanie Bishop on your induction!

FALL SPORTS

Fall sports are finished and winter sports are getting ready to start. Cross country finished up on October 19th at U.P. Finals. The boys’ team placed third overall and the girls’ team eighth. Austin Plotkin was the Division III individual champion for the fourth straight year and Cameron Hoornstra was third. Carmen Cameron was the leader for the girls’ team, placing 16th. Football season is over for the boys. The boys’ football team made the playoffs for the first time since 2011. They traveled to Suttons Bay on Friday, November 1st where they led Suttons Bay for most of the first half. In the end Suttons Bay was able to overtake our team. Mason Harris and Austin Kronemeyer were named to the All – U.P. Dream Team for 8-man football. As of this writing, the varsity volleyball team is heading into districts. They take on Engadine on Tuesday, November 5. If they win, they will play in the championship game on Thursday, November 7th. The middle school girls are now on to playing basketball and are several games into their season. Please click on the links below to watch and read about accomplishments our student-athletes are achieving. .

Cross Country All State and All Conference Awards 2019

Austin Plotkin MHSAA Article

Zach Indish lands Top Play Spot - Football

Harris and Kronemeyer earn Dream Team Nod - Football

WINTER SPORTS

If you have a son or daughter that is interested in playing a winter sport, please make sure he/she has a physical card on file with the high school office. Our sports booster club is always looking for new members or new ideas, so if you are interested in joining or finding out more information, please contact Terry Maguran, the head of our booster club, at brimleysportsboosters@gmail.com or at (906)322-6269.

WRAP UP

That wraps it up from the desk of the high school/middle school principal. If you ever have questions, concerns or words of encouragement, feel free to stop by the office. We are always happy to have community members give their valuable input. Below are some pictures of our students.

Ms. Joyel Hyvarinen

News From Elementary Land

Greetings from Elementary Land. The weather is getting chillier as the ‘Gales of November’ start blowing. We’ve had a lot of exciting events happen at Brimley Elementary during October, and have much more to look forward to in November. BUS NOTES: Please make sure any bus notes or changes to your child’s normal routine schedule are relayed to the office before 12:00PM -Noon. As many of you know, the elementary office can get pretty hectic during the day, especially near the end. The noon deadline is necessary because we do not want to miss any changes that occur at the very end of the day. As always, notes can always be sent in with your child to the teacher, and those can be relayed to the office and then bus staff. BUS BEHAVIOR: Please take a minute (especially if your child rides a bus) to go over our Bays Ways bus expectations with your students. This talk should hit on ways to be safe, responsible, and respectful on the bus, not just to the driver, but to other students as well. Our busses are full this year, and with the large number of students on them comes a lot of opportunity for distraction and disruption. Having this discussion with your student can eliminate any potential issues and avoid bus suspension. Please refer to our handbook if you have any questions on the rules or policies. BEGINNING/END OF SCHOOL: Please note that the doors open to Brimley Elementary at 8:05AM. Students are not allowed in the building before then, unless they are accompanied by an adult. Any adults that are entering with their child must sign in and supervise their child until the bell rings at 8:05am. Also, parents should enter through the main elementary doors (next to the office) and avoid entering through the parking lot doors. If you do enter through those doors before 8:05am, please make sure you head to the office to sign in. At the end of the day, parents can wait for their students on the sidewalk outside of the main elementary office. Please avoid coming into the building or the office during this time. We have lots of students, teachers, and staff trying to navigate our littlest students safely to their parents and their bus. RECESS/LOST&FOUND: As the weather gets colder, please make sure your students come to school with proper outdoor clothing. Hats, gloves, and boots are a must. Snow pants are strongly recommended, especially for the younger students. Our lost & found bin is also full. In it you’ll find jackets, coats, hats, gloves, shoes, and even lunch boxes and backpacks. If your student is missing any of these items, please have them

check it out. Parents are also welcome to look at bin as well. Please make sure to sign in at our front office. BAYS WAYS: Are students had a good first couple months. They earned enough tickets to earn two Bays Ways rewards. The first was an extra recess during the school day. The second reward was a movie day that we put on last Friday. Kindergarten through 2nd grade watched Charlotte’s Web, and the 3rd through 6th graders watched Inside Out. Congratulations to all students for doing so well the first few months. Our first Student of the Month Breakfast was held in October. Students got to bring family members in and enjoy a great breakfast of eggs, French toast, muffins, fruit, and juice. We celebrated their accomplishments and congratulated them on being excellent role models for the beginning of this school year. Our next SOTM breakfast will be held on November 12th, and will be sponsored by Lynn Auto Parts. Thanks to Michael Lynn for the sponsorship. SENSORY WALK: Thanks to Mrs. Esther Waters, we have a brand new sensory walk for our students to enjoy. It is located just outside our elementary library. On the walks, students will engage in many physical activities such as crab walks, push-ups, frog walks, and hopscotch. Please make sure to check it out next time you’re in the building. STUDENT MEDICATION: Please DO NOT send any medication into school with your students. Any medication (including over-the-counter) that students take must be brought in by parents. Please make sure the medication and dosage are properly labeled. November is Homework Month: Mrs Killips, through our Title VI, program is again coordinating homework month for our elementary students. Students who get all their homework turned in throughout November will be invited to an assembly in early December. At the assembly, they will be able to pick out a prize. That's all the news from elementary land. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 906 248-3217 or tsuggitt2@eupschools.org Tom Suggitt Elementary Principal

Recycling Field Trip

Ms. McPherson and Mrs. Castagne’s first grade classes visited Northern Transitions Chippewa County Recycling and learned the correct way to Re-duce, Re-use, and Recycle. What an educational experience! Stop in and take a tour! The boys and girls shared the public issue of the need for recycling with the administration and students where they are taking a stand by sharing literature and making it a priority to Save our Earth! The Recycling Guidelines are as follows:

Northern Transitions Inc. Chippewa County Recycling Guidelines All items must be clean! Please rinse and clean bottles, jars, acans and aluminum foil products. Please break down all corrugated cardboard boxes. Items they accept: Glass bottles and jars- all colors Aluminum and steel- cans, aerosol cans, aluminum foil, scrap metal Plastic bottles 1 and 2- all colors, rinse and clean bottles and throw away caps Plastic 3-7- bottles/containers only accepted as market conditions permit Corrugated cardboard- cardboard with wavy layers between flat layers; cut and flatten all cardboard boxes. Pizza boxes must be clean-remove and discard bottom if greasy. Remove all packaging materials from the boxes...no styrofoam. Box board- cereal boxes, shoe boxes, tissue boxes, etc. Paper- office, household, carbonless, envelopes, etc. Please keep shredded paper in bags. Newspapers and glossy magazines- newspaper, magazines including gloss and semi-gloss advertising inserts and phone books. If you have questions of recycling please call: 1-906-632-0525 Please recycle and keep Mother Earth clean and healthy.

Brimley Elementary School

Student of the Month

October 2019

Back Row L-R: Khloe Dumas, Dalton Hoornstra, Destinie McGuire, Audrey Whealy and Scarlette Garvon Middle Row L-R: Hadley Hopper, Tessa Massey, James Marske, and Mariah Donnay Front Row L-R: Emory Hanna, Colten Marske and Mila MacArthur. Not Pictured: Nickole Tadgerson and Xavier Manitowabi

It is an honor to announce our Student of the Month for October is Miss Mila MacArthur. Mila is an excellent listener during lessons. She shows responsibility throughout the day and remembers to do things without reminders. I can count on her to always be doing what is asked of her. She does her best work on every assignment, and she is always willing to work on anything. Mila follows all school rules in every setting. Aides comment on how she is always a top notch role model for her peers.She shares with others and cleans up after herself. She is always very kind to all of her friends. We are blessed to have her as part of our classroom community. She should be proud of her awesome student behavior! Nice job, Mila! Mrs. Hill

Mrs. Leep's Kindergarten class is proud to announce that Cole Marske is our Student of the Month for October! Cole is a very respectful student and is always kind to those around him. Cole is responsible throughout the school day. He always does his best work and helps keep our classroom clean. He shows Bays Ways in the hall and out on the playground. Cole follows school and classroom rules and procedures to keep him and his classmates safe. Cole is ready to learn by always listening to directions and starting his work right away. Cole always has the proper supplies to get to work and is helpful to those around him. Cole is a wonderful friend to his classmates. He is always willing to help and is a pleasure to have in our class. We are so happy to have this happy, creative student in our class and excited he is our student of the month.

Mrs. Leep

It is with great pleasure to announce our 1st Grade Student of the Month...James Marske! James is a vibrant boy and such a pleasure to teach. He is compassionate towards his peers, conscientious about his work, and is always ready to try something new! James is an excellent role model for our classroom as he is a Bays' Way student. Way to go, James!

~Mrs. Castagne

Congratulations to Emory Hanna as he was voted by his classmates as the Student of the Month of October in Ms. McPherson’s first grade class! Emory is a role model, leader, and gentleman in our classroom and is always ready to learn, with body basics, and awesome listening. Emory is respectful in school and on the playground where he waits his turn, raises his hand when he wants to be heard, and always has a level 0 voice in the classroom, hallway, and bathroom. He is kind and helpful in our classroom and at school. Emory is a responsible learner as he completes his tasks in a timely manner, follows directions, and does a quality job. He also makes good decisions when it comes to safety. We are thrilled to have Emory as an important member of our classroom family and look forward to his leadership every day. Ms. McPherson

I am excited to announce that Tessa Massey is our October Student of the Month. Tessa is a joy to have in class. She is a polite, enthusiastic, and responsible student. She puts a consistent strong effort into her work and completes assignments with quality in mind. Her gentle, quiet nature makes her a role model for her classmates. She is a great friend who is always looking for ways to help and encourage others. Way to go Tessa! Mrs. Gross

The October Student of the Month is Hadley Hopper. Hadley is a very hard worker who comes to class every day with a “can-do” attitude. She has a very bubbly personality and doesn’t let a challenge get the best of her. Hadley never hesitates to ask for help if she is struggling with something. She is a great friend to her classmates and appears to really enjoy school. She is always willing to help out with anything in the classroom or assist a classmate that needs extra help. I have really enjoyed getting to know Hadley so far this year and look forward to seeing all that she achieves throughout the remainder of the year. Keep up the good work Hadley!

Mrs. Schaedler

I am pleased to announce that Xavier Manitowabi is our October Student of the Month. Xavier is an amazing young man! He comes to school each day ready to learn. He walks into the classroom with a smile on his face. I always know that I can count on Xavier to be a role model for his classmates. He is on task and following the Bays' Ways no matter what we are doing. I can always count on him to lend a helping hand to anyone that needs it. He is extremely polite and respectful with anyone that he comes in contact with. Way to go, Xavier! I am so proud of you! Ms. Peller

Mariah Donnay is the student of the month in Mrs. Jarvi's 3rd grade classroom for the month of October. Mariah has been a superstar in the classroom this year. Her kindness and helpfulness has been such a blessing. Mariah is one of the hardest workers and always strives to do her best work. Keep up the outstanding work, Mariah! Mrs. Alexia Jarvi

I am excited to announce that Nickole Tadgerson has been chosen for the October Student of the Month. When our class was called upon to nominate a candidate for Student of the Month, Nickole received numerous nominations. Nickole’s peers explained that she is always willing to lend a hand, is ready to learn, and that she is a good friend. Nickole enjoys helping her classmates with their work. Additionally, she takes pride in helping with various tasks to ensure that our classroom runs smoothly. I can count on Nickole to always do her best on her assignments. Some words her fellow 4th Graders used to describe her are kind, responsible, and caring. I couldn’t agree more. Congratulations Nickole! Thank you for being a positive role model in our 4th Grade Class! We are proud of you! Mrs. Dettloff

My Student of the Month for October is Scarlette Garvon. Scarlette does a wonderful job modeling the Bays Ways for her classmates. She is always respectful. She is kind, considerate, and quick to share a smile or an encouraging word. Scarlette makes safe choices. I can count on her to make the right choices in the classroom, during recess, and at special classes. She thinks before she acts! Scarlette is responsible. She always puts in her best effort and makes sure to turn in every assignment. I love to watch her try the challenging problems, persevere through them, and try out new strategies. Scarlette comes to class every day ready to learn. She has a positive attitude and the quiet voice that makes a big impact. Her classmates listen to her, follow her lead, and appreciate her help. Congratulations Scarlette on earning SOTM for October! Mrs. Rogers

Our Student of the Month for October is Audrey Whealy. Audrey started this school year doing a great job as a fifth grader. She has continued with a positive attitude and hard work. She is always pleasant and smiles easily. She is an encourager and helps others. Her resourcefulness and creativity are a plus for our classroom. We enjoy having her in our class!

Mrs. Hope

Congratulations to Mrs. Rutledge's 5th Grade Student of the Month, Destinie McGuire! Destinie works hard everyday. She is an active learner and works hard on her assignments. She is a wonderful part of our 5th Grade classroom. Destinie has a kind heart and is always quietly helping those in need. We wanted to recognize Destinie for being not only a great student, but that she is a great friend to those in our class. Destinie is always trying her hardest to follow the Bays' Ways by being safe, respectful, responsible, and ready to learn! Congratulations and keep up the great work, Destinie! Mrs. Rutledge

Khloe Dumas has been chosen as Student of the Month because of her outstanding work and behavior. Khloe is a very organized student, and she always has her work neatly done on or before its due date. To add to her excellent work ethic, Khloe is a natural leader and helper in the classroom. Daily, Khloe is one of the first to be ready to learn, as well as, one of the first to finish her work because of her constant dedication to learning! Khloe Dumas is a bright spot in our 6th grade! Keep up the great work Khloe! Mrs. Stacy

I can’t say enough good things on October’s Student of the month selected for Mr. Conley’s class. This student always participates actively in class, is kind and helpful to others, and pushing themselves academically. This student also does a fantastic job juggling being a great athlete along with a great student. It is not an easy task being a student athlete and this student does an amazing job at both. Without a doubt this student with the great work ethic shown each day in class and on the ice will do phenomenal things in life. Mr. Conley’s Student of the Month for October is Dalton Hoornstra! Mr. Conley

The Coast Guard Sector Sault has partnered with our school this year and every other Tuesday someone comes and volunteers at the school for an hour. This includes reading to the class, helping one on one with kids, helping teachers with bulletin boards/whatever they may need. Most of the time that volunteer is one of Brimley’s own 2008 graduates Nathon Mills.

The first week of November we had a couple search and rescue guys from the Coast Guard

that did a small presentation about Ice Safety.