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Huskie Happenings - Weekly Superintendent Newsletter |
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Each week, Mr. Slavik shares a quick recap of what’s happening across Breckenridge Community Schools and a look ahead at upcoming events. Huskie Happenings is your go-to source for staying connected with school news, celebrations, and important reminders. Whether you're a student, parent, staff member, or community supporter, this newsletter keeps everyone in the loop as we grow and learn together. Stay informed. Stay engaged. Stay Huskie Strong!new paragraph block. |
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Good Morning BCS Parents and Guardians,
I am writing to provide you with an important update regarding the state budget, which has been approved by the House and Senate and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Whitmer (if it already hasn't by the time you are reading this).
We know that a stable school environment is critical for your student's success. I want to reassure you that our day-to-day school operations will not be impacted.
Key Takeaways for Families:
School is Operating as Normal: There will be no delays, pauses, or changes to our regular school schedule, classes, or services. Your student's routine remains our top priority.
Free Meals Continue: We are absolutely committed to ensuring that all of our students have the nutrition they need to learn. I am pleased to confirm that our focus on providing free breakfast and free lunch for all BCS students will continue without interruption.
School Funding Confirmed: We are confident in our financial stability. We anticipate receiving our important state aid payment on time this month, ensuring our ability to maintain all programs and services.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. Your trust allows our staff to focus completely on providing a high-quality education every day.
One Team, One Goal, Every Student Thrives.
Wade Slavik, BCS Superintendent
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🗓️ District Weekly Schedule: October 4 - October 11 🐾
Check out what's happening this week for our Huskies!
Saturday, October 4
🐾 Varsity Cross Country: at the Portage Invite 👟🏃♀
🐾 JV Volleyball: at home for the Huskie Invite 🏐🏆
Monday, October 6
🐾 MS Volleyball: at Coleman, 4:30 PM 🏐
🐾 JV/Varsity Volleyball: at Michigan Lutheran Seminary, 5:30 PM 🏐
Tuesday, October 7
🐾 JV/Varsity Volleyball: at Coleman, 5:30 PM 🏐
Wednesday, October 8
🚨 HALF DAY for Students ⏰📚
🐾 Varsity Golf: Regionals at Mt. Pleasant Country Club, 10:00 AM ⛳
🐾 MS Volleyball: at Home vs. Merrill, 4:30 PM 🏐🏡
🐾 JV Football: at Home vs. Gaylord St. Mary 🏈🏡
Friday, October 10
🍎 BES Fall in to Learning: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM 🍂
🐾 Varsity Football: at Gaylord St. Mary 🏈
Saturday, October 11
🐾 Varsity Volleyball: at the Ithaca Invite 🏐🏆
🐾 Go Huskies! 🐾
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Learning Environment/Culture
Breckenridge Community Schools will build relationships with a focus on creating engaging opportunities that encourage student involvement.
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The Wall of Wonderful Work is overflowing with excellence! 🎨📚 We're celebrating students who went above and beyond this week, demonstrating mastery, innovative thinking, and incredible effort on their projects.
A huge shout-out to all the featured students! Keep up the fantastic work! 🚀
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We love celebrating our students at BES! When staff catch students doing something positive, they earn a PAWS ticket for a chance to win a prize. This month's winners scored big with Saginaw Spirit tickets for their whole family! What a great way to reward great behavior.
Congratulations to all our winners! Go Huskies! 🏒🐾🐾
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August/September Students & Staff of the Month
Congratulations to the following individuals for showing their P.R.I.D.E. expectations and being recognized by a peer or staff member for going above and beyond what is expected. We had 61 PBIS tickets to randomly select from. Help us congratulate these amazing individuals.
Students:
Da’sia Denwiddie (11) - not pictured
Liam Dillbeck (7)
Gavin Corbat (10)
Navaeh Samaniego (10)
Waylon McGill (7)
Chase Beard (10) - Not Pictured
Bentley Parks (6)
Harland Story (12)
Staff:
Kya Horman
Each recipient will receive a foldable travel duffle bag, generously provided by our community partner Stitch Station .
We are grateful for our community partnerships! If you are interested in donating toward our Student & Staff of the Month program, please contact Mr. Willbanks or the High School Office.
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What a way to wrap up the week! ☀️ Mr. Slavik had a fantastic time wandering around BES this sunny Friday afternoon, seeing all the incredible things our students are up to!
Recess isn't just a break; it's where our students truly stay active and learn to interact with one another. Today's highlights included:
A class diligently testing parachutes for their squirrel friend – engineering in action! 🐿️🎈
Overhearing a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner sung by some patriotic girls on the swings. 🎤🇺🇸
And of course, it wouldn't be Friday without some energetic football on the field! 🏈
It's moments like these that truly show BES is growing and learning together! So much joy and creativity every single day.
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Communications/Community Engagement:
Breckenridge Community Schools will promote collaborative partnerships between the school, parents, and community to increase communication and engagement.
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A big thank you to Mr. Dwight Rathmel, a proud Breckenridge community member and Navy veteran (Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class), for partnering with us to create this amazing hand-crafted book return sign!
You can find this beautiful sign at our book return station just outside the Library Media Center.
We are so grateful for the time, talent, and pride our community members share with our students
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🎃 MS FUN FRIDAY! 🕷️
It's time for our MS Fun Friday, and this time, it's Halloween style! Get those costumes ready—we're looking for the best in our Costume Contest (prizes included!).
Join us for games, snacks, and a scary good time!
Date: October 24, 2025
Time: 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: MS Gym
Entry: $5
See you there!
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📱 Stay Connected with the BCS App!
Do you have the Breckenridge Community Schools app? With it, you can see posts from your student’s teachers and stay up-to-date on classroom happenings.
Download the app and sign up for your student’s rooms today! Learn more here: https://info.apptegy.com/for-parents-and-guardians
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Safe Storage Law Resources
As required by Michigan law (MCL 28.429, MCL 380.1313a, and MCL 380.1313b), Breckenridge Community Schools is providing information to parents and caregivers about the safe storage of firearms.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Education, has developed resources for families, including:
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Academics/Programs
Breckenridge Community Schools will provide the time and resources to collaboratively and continually align PK-12 curriculum.
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🤩 Good Luck, Laurli! MIHA State Championship Bound! 🐴
Let's send the loudest cheer to Lauralei McGill as she heads to the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association (MIHA) State Championship!
🗓️ DATES: October 8 - 12, 2025 (Competition begins Thursday, October 9th)
📍 LOCATION: Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland, MI
Laurli, this is the moment! All your dedication, grit, and incredible partnership with your horse have brought you to compete against the best in the state.
Go out there, focus on your ride, and enjoy every second of this experience. The entire community is behind you!
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Our student-led Board Game Club meets every Thursday after school in the Library Media Center! With 13 students already attending regularly, the fun is growing each week, and we’re always excited to welcome new members.
If you enjoy strategy, creativity, or just hanging out with friends over a good game, this is the place for you! Come join us this Thursday and be part of the fun.
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📣 Informational Meeting about our Italy Trip📣
Mrs. Avina will be hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, October 9th at 5:00 PM in her classroom.
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Meet Fred, the hardest working lettuce grower around! 🥬 Our amazing hydroponics system harvested his very first batch of fresh lettuce this week. Look at those beautiful greens!
We are so proud of Fred and this successful first grow! 🌱
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Online Fundraiser Kicks Off! 📚💰
Hello Breckenridge Elementary Families!
Friday, your student brought home a special take-home lanyard with information about our exciting new fundraiser: Reading for Education!
This is a safe and easy way for our school to raise money for essential tools that help our students and teachers succeed.
The best part? It's 100% online! That means: ✅ NO face-to-face selling. ✅ NO handling money. ✅ NO delivering products.
Your participation can take less than 12 minutes, and there are fun prizes for our students!
How to Participate:
Go to the sign-up page: https://www.rfe.net/sid.t?0000291273 Send the simple form emails to invite family, friends, and co-workers to support your child. Return the Lanyard with the Student Prize Code to school so your child can get their participation prize!
Please ask your child for their lanyard! Your quick support will make a big difference for Breckenridge Elementary School. Thank you!
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Personnel/Leadership
Breckenridge Community Schools will support, recruit, and retain highly qualified personnel to collaborate and meet the needs of our students.
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A huge thank you to Mr. Willbanks and Mrs. Mack for stepping up and covering the MS/HS office on Thursday! 🙌 We appreciate you both so much!ew paragraph block. |
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A massive THANK YOU to Michele Collins for being our last-minute Life Saver and driving bus for us Thursday morning! We appreciate you so much, Michele! 🙌 |
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FAFSA IS OPEN! 🚨 SENIORS, It's Time to Apply! 🚨
Big news, Class of 2026! The 2026-27 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is officially open! 💻✨
Completing the FAFSA is your key to unlocking federal, state, and college financial aid to help cover the cost of college or career training. Most families finish in 30 minutes or less, and the sooner you apply, the better!
💡 Your 2-Step Checklist:
Get Your FSA ID: Make sure you (and a parent, if needed) have your FSA ID and password ready. ➡️ Create Your ID Here: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch Complete the FAFSA: ➡️ Apply Now: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Don’t wait—start today! If you choose not to complete the FAFSA, you must complete a Universal Waiver.
Need assistance? Reach out to your school counselor, Mr. Tommy Cannon, or visit studentaid.gov.
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Operations
Breckenridge Community Schools will strategically utilize resources to provide an optimal environment for staff, students, and community.
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🚨 IMPORTANT SCHEDULE ALERT 🚨
A friendly reminder that Wednesday, October 8, 2025, will be a HALF DAY of school for all students.
Dismissal Times:
BES Students: 11:20 AM MS/HS Students: 11:30 AM
Our staff will be engaging in essential professional development (PD) in the afternoon. Thank you for your support!
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📸 Picture Retake Day Alert! 📸
If you missed your original school picture day, or if you're just looking for a better shot, mark your calendar!
🗓️ When: Thursday, October 24th 📍 Who: Students who were absent or those requesting a retake.
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⏰ School Schedule Reminder – Let’s Start the Day Right!
A quick reminder of our daily schedule! It's important for students to arrive on time and start their day with a consistent routine. Routines help set a positive tone for learning, and arriving by the start time helps avoid tardies and potential truancy issues.
Please help your student build strong habits by ensuring they are at school on time each day.
🏫 Breckenridge Elementary School (BES)
Doors Open: 7:30 AM School Starts: 7:50 AM Dismissal: 2:50 PM
🏫 Middle School / High School (MS/HS)
Doors Open: 7:30 AM School Starts: 8:00 AM Dismissal: 3:00 PM
We appreciate your support in helping every Huskie get the best start to their day! 💙💛
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