January 2015 Volume 3

Happy New Year!

From Our Principal

Dear Bailey Lake Families,
Happy New Year! I hope the holiday season brought peace, joy, love, and hope to
you and your family.
Thank you to those that contributed to our many outreach projects over the
holiday season. Contributions from Bailey Lake families made a difference for
many local families. BLE should be proud of their influence and reaching out to
assist others in need!
As you have notice over the past two years, mathematical instruction and
practices are in the process of making a shift. This shift has posed questions, and
sometimes, concerns from parents. Please check out this videohttp://vimeo.com/110807219, to gain another perspective on the need for the
shift and how parents can better understand the change.
A school improvement initiate, improving writing instruction, will be the focus of
teacher professional development over the next two months. The BLE teaching
staff will be led by Annemarie Johnson, a national writing expert,
to gain a better understanding of the Pathways writing curriculum.
Sincerely,
Glenn Gualtieri
Principal, Bailey Lake Elementary

JANUARY
CALENDAR
January 19

No School, Developmental Day

January 21

Late Start
Scrip Gift Card Orders Due

January 22

8 a.m. Mornings with Mom, A-L

January 23

8 a.m. Mornings with Mom, M-Z

February 2

PTA Meeting, 7 pm.

All are welcome!

February 4

Late Start
Scrip Gift Card Orders Due

February 13

Valentines Day Party, 3 pm.

Look for your

School Directories
in February!

From Our PTA President

Hello Bailey Lake Families!
We hope everyone had a relaxing, enjoyable holiday break. It is hard to believe that
we are already half way through the school year! Our school Theme Day this past
November was extremely powerful and impactful! Thank you Andrea Beauchamp,
Marcelino Caballa & Sara Hoyle, our co-chairs for organizing such an awesome event!
Thank you to all of the fathers who came out for Donuts with Dad. The children
always enjoy these special moments. A special thank you to Andrea Beauchamp and
Christy Kreucher for organizing this event!
Also, thank you to everyone who participated in the Reections Art Program and
Angel Coon for organizing this event!
And lastly, thanks to everyone who came out and supported the Scholastic
Book Fair. It was the most successful scholastic book fair in Bailey Lake history!
This will greatly benefit the school library, and all who use it! Thank you to Amy Darnell and Whitney Schmit for all of
their time and dedication to this event!
Thank you to all of the parents who organized, planned, and attended the holiday parties! The children always have
so much fun, and remember these events. I continue to be amazed by all of the wonderfully supportative families and
staff that we have here at Bailey Lake!
Dont forget that Mornings with Mom is coming up Jan. 22 & 23!

Pay Face
Value of Card
Scrip gives BLE rebate
for ordering
through them

Passive Fundraising for Bailey Lake

Scrip Gift Card Program

What is Scrip Fundraising?
We all shop at our favorite retail stores, go grocery shopping? Why not let our shopping help our schools? Our organization earns money with each gift card purchased
through this program.
There are no hidden fees or extra costs. We pay face value for every gift card
purchased. Each retailer in return, provides a certain percentage back to the school,
an instant rebate! You are only purchasing what you need! There are no expirations
on gift cards. By simply planning ahead on everyday purchases, we can earn easy
money for our school!
Instead of buying through the store, order your gift cards through BLE!
With over 300 of the countrys biggest brands, including grocery and department
stores, gas stations, restaurants,hotels and home improvement, GLSC has something
to appeal to every family. For a complete list of retailers, visit: shopwithscrip.com.

Sincerely,
Becky Walker

Planning a nice dinner out

with someone special?
Valentines Day is fast
approaching!
Possibly consider a gift
card from one of the many
restaurant options
available through Scrips!

Mortons Steakhouse
offers 9% rebate
Bravos Cucina Italiana

offers 12% rebate

Tony Romas

offers 12% rebate

Place your order through the forms created just for Bailey Lake, including your
check (made out to BLE PTA)

Adopt
a Family

5 FAMILIES HELPED! THANK YOU!

A huge Thank You goes out to all that helped support our Adopt-A Family
Holiday Project this past December at BLE. We helped provide a wonderful
holiday to 5 families! An extra special thank you to those that took time out of
their busy schedules to help wrap gifts for these families.

Your student should come home with a form soon, if they do not, forms are located near the
Staff workroom door or on the Bailey Lake website or Facebook page. In an envelope, provide name
of student, teacher, phone number and your preferred distribution of gift cards (pick-up or sent home
with student). Send in with your student. If you are looking for a brand you do not see on form,
visit shopwithscrip.com.

Our school coordinator will submit your order to Great Lakes Scrip Center (GLSC),
and deposit your check (made out to Bailey Lake PTA)
Your gift cards will be distributed within the following week of placing order.
By simply planning ahead on everyday purchases, the average family can earn at least $11
a week for our school. That modest number adds up quickly. The more families participating,
the bigger the earnings for our school. Passive, yet very easy money!

Scheduled DUE DATES FOR ORDERS in January/February

Late Start Days:

Wednesday, January 21, February 5 & 25

Orders received no later than noon on the following days. Send in with your student.

Longhorn Steakhouse

offers 9% rebate

Charlies Crab

offers 9% rebate

P.F. Changs

offers 8% rebate

and many others available:

Red Lobster, 9% rebate

Outback, 8% rebate
Buca di Beppa, 8% rebate
Maggianos Little Italy,
11% rebate
Logans Roadhouse, 9% rebate

Respect those who fight for

their country and for our
freedom!
Never forget that we are
living the future they fought
for and continue to protect!
BLE was able to honor a few of its
own family members on
November 13, 2014, but there are
many other BLE family members that
have grown up with the military as
part of their lives. They have many
family members serving, or have
served our country. Here are just a
few we would like to recognize
and thank
* The Johnson family also have had
the following family members
serving or have served our country:
Aunt: Malisa A Hamper,
currently serving United States Army
(Iraq War)
Uncle: Matthew B Hamper,
served US Marine Corps (Iraq War)
Uncle: Michael W Hamper,
served US Marine Corps
Grandpa: William B Hamper,
served in Army National Guard
during Vietnam War
Great Uncle: John Hamper, served in
the United States Navy, Retired
Great Uncle: Ernie Ingles,
served in US Army, WW2
Great Grandpa: Robert Burgermyer,
US Air Force (National Air Corps at
the time), WW2
Great Grandpa: John Hamper,
US Navy
Great Uncle: Ken Case, US Army
2nd Cousin: Jim Hogan,
US Army, Vietnam War
Grandpa: Gregg Hale,
US Marine Corps then US Army,
Desert Storm, Panama War, Somalia,
Lebanon
*And BLEs teacher Mrs. Heidi Brown,
also has grown up being apart of the
military.
Her Dad retired from Air National
Guard three years ago and served for
15 years, and was also in the Army in
the 70s,
A Cousin currently overseas serving
on his third tour,
Another cousin that just returned
and works at Selfridge Airforce Base,
Another Cousin is a West Point
graduate who works in DC currently,
Two cousin in-laws that are in the
Marines and Air Force full-time, both
stationed on the east coast.

A Successful Salute!
Bulldogs all day military salute November 13, 2014 was a huge success! Andrea
Beauchamp, Marcelino Caballa & Sara
Hoyle, Chairs for this event, want to send
out huge THANK YOUS to all the BLE
military parents who took time out of
their day to share their knowledge and
experience with the Military
(especially Jason Onteveros, Angel Coon,
Ryan Nelson, Tammy Lejack, Matthue
Maynor via video & Julie Belliveau)
Marines: Lance Corporal Chambers &
Sergeant Joshua T Fitzpatrick both from
Selfridge Air National Guard
US Coast Guard:
Commander Gregory Thomas,
Petty Officer James Dixon,
Seaman Michael Schneider, Command
Senior Chief James E. Jones, Bill Weiss
Air Force: Captain Chris Platz (Selfridge)
Navy: Lieutenant Michael Cullen
Army: Lee Zhang, President of the
Student Veteran Association
Clarkston American Legion Post 63
The day started off with American
Legion Post 63 Honor Guard ( Don Carter,
Sergeant of Arms & Bernay Shoenfeld
Campbell Richmond) presentation of the
flags, 21 gun salute & taps!
Bailey Lake students and staff welcomed
and recognized some of our very own
Military Families (we apologize if we
missed any families)

Alissa & Isabella Maynors dad, Matthue Maynor, Specialist for US Army &
currently stationed in Kuwait with hopes to return home this February;
Elena Ontiveros dad, Jason Ontiveros, US Marine Corp Combat Veteran;
Jayden Coon & Zach Markos Mom, Step-mom, Angel Coon, Army National
Guard 1460th Transportation Co., out of Midland, Michigan;
Aidan & Rylin Nelsons dad, Ryan Nelson, Army Staff Sargeant with the
Military Police and Full Time Reserves;
Cole Dellingers dad, Matthew Dellinger, Marine Corp vet works with the
Federal Govt. & supports dept. of Defense, recently deployed in December, & sister, Stephanie Dellinger, is in the Ohio National Guard;
Mason & Mya Konings dad, Jeffery Koning, served;
Julia & Jaylie Johnsons, dad, Thomas Johnson, US Army Infantryman
(peacekeeping overseas) veteran;
Max Belliveau parents, Julie & John Belliveau, US Marine Corp and
Navy Veterans;
Ethan Clarks dad, John Clark, served;
Logan Haleys mom, Melanie Haley, AirForce Veteran, served 4 years;
Alyssa Morris dad, Lee Morris, served;
and Aubrey Snavleys parents, Tamra Lejack & Michael Snavley,
Air Force & Air National Guard Veterans
The goal of the day was to provide
proper flag etiquette, how to show
courtesy toward our United States
heroes in uniform as well as respect
for our Veterans. Efforts were made
to build patriotism in our youth and
to provide a better understanding of
what some BLE students sacrifice.

Teachers
and Staff

This day could not have gone as smoothly without the help and support of many people working together!
From local businesses, parent volunteers, teachers and staff WE ARE GREATLY APPRECIATIVE!
This was a wonderful, educational day for our children. It was fun, impactful, and a great learning experience!

Local businesss:

Tim Hortons (Bob Mantha), Rudys Market (Robert), Ruby Tuesdays (Tony Lankford), Greggs Gourmet,
Clarkston Union, for donating coffee & food, Morgans Auto Parts Store for supplying the tires for our Bulldog bootcamp, Joes Army Navy Surplus Waterford (Jeff Goldsmith) for donating supplies & helping with embossing 600 dog
tags, B Zany (Bruce) donating party supplies and 600 mini American Flags, Clarkston News (Phil Custodio) for a great
article and pictures of the event, Muriel & Terry Shelswel of Clarkston Military Vehicle collectors Club of Mi.,
brought their Military Vehicles for display ~ a 1952 Willys M38A1 & Kaiser- Jeep M816, Detroit Apparel Factory
(Jesse Moyet) Clarkston Love camouflage t shirts were given to the volunteer soldiers as
a thank you. Thank you Jesse for making this happen in 1 weeks time! Ashleigh Guidoux
also donated 2 shirts from her Love Clarkston apparel to BLE active duty Soldiers.

Parent volunteers:
Kassie Scaglione, Nikki Kurmanick, Kerri Kacanowski, Julie Rinaldi, Mark Beauchamp,
Jesse Moyet & Ashleigh Guidoux helped with picking up food, decorating, boot camp,
assisting the soldiers and making sure the day went smooth.

who rearranged their rooms for the speakers,

prepared students for 21 gun salute & helped
the students the week of the event with
collecting non perishable goods for care
packages & writing letters to the soliders
(thank you to the parents who helped
Sara Hoyle assemble packages). Mrs.Noble
for collecting candy for Operation Gratitude
for troops overseas & Mr. Woodworth for
helping Marcelino Caballa lead the
bootcamp & loaning us supplies for the
obsticle course. Frank Abney & Matt Brake
working around us while we set up the night
before and helping move tables & desks all
the while never complaining! Mr. Gualtieri
for your enthusiasm & constant support for
this project, coming up with a structured
time frame for the event and allowing us to
make this day a reality!
Julie Grow & Denise Casper for the VIP
Parking signs for soldiers & getting information out to parents so promptly!
Clair Dedow, for loaning her Father and
Brothers Navy uniforms for display and
Leslie Brandenburg for support and
laminating News articles for the soldiers.
Theresa Rotman, staying up late putting
together November newsletter making sure
all info was accurate.
Julie Nemeth, My Habitat Clarkston for
helping find volunteers and constant
positive feedback.

Kindergarten

Grade At A Glance
Our Teachers:
Mrs. Reis, Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Secord,
Mrs. Sprague, Mrs. Morris
In addition to Reading Workshop, Writing Workshop, and
Math Workshop our Kindergarteners learn daily through play.
An important part of our day is Choice Time. Students make choices
about where, what, and who they play and learn with.
In the pictures you will see collaboration, problem solving,
communication, planning, and follow through.

First

Grade At
A Glance
Our Teachers:
Mrs. Sajan, Mrs. Noble,
Mrs. Shipp and
Mrs. Patnaude
In the fall our frst graders went
to the zoo and had a great time
with friends!
In December they had a visit from
Officer Potts, who talked about
safety, participated in the Holiday
Sing-a-long, and put their creative
talents to good use to by making their
own, unique gingerbread houses for
the holidays! They had a lot of fun
doing it as well!
In Math, they are
learning to play a game called
How Many to 10 or 20. This is a
game played in class, in which the
students roll a die and place that
number of counters on
a double ten-frame in an
effort to reach 20 first.

 Please
Make Note
Bailey Lakes

Scholastic Book Fair

Follow-Up!

Congratulations BLE 2015

Spelling Bee Champion Audrey Parker!
Congratulations to our top 20 finalists!

THANK YOU to all the Bailey Lake Families who

supported our Book Fair. Our fair sold a record-breaking
$14,675.52. Thanks to you, our library now has $8805.31
to spend on new books and other materials for our Bailey
Lake students. A special thank you to all the volunteers
who gave their time to help make this event a success.
We definitely couldnt have done it without you!
Thank you,
Amy Darnell and Whitney Schmit
Book Fair Co-Chairs

Donuts
with Dad
Christy Kreucher & Andrea
Beauchamp, chairs of
Donuts With Dad would
like to thank all the parent
volunteers and
Tim Hortons (Bob Mantha)
for a discount on donuts and
donating coffee, cups & lids
December 4th & 5th.
Also, Abby Forbes
employee at Tim Hortons
volunteered her time to help
make this event a success!

From Clarkston Community Schools

Our apologies - some users were unable to read our
previous eblast.

Inclement Weather
Guidelines
The following information details our approach to school
cancellations due to inclement weather. There are several
principles that guide our decision-making with regard to
school closings. First and foremost, however, is the safety
of all our students and staff.
Clarkston Schools
On days when inclement weather occurs, we try our best
to make the call by 5:30 a.m. to provide as much time as
possible for families to be notified so that arrangements
may be made for childcare, etc. Once the decision is
made to cancel school, we inform parents via automated
phone calls, the Detroit-area media, email, Clarkston
Community Calendar eblasts, our website, Twitter and
Facebook page. Decisions regarding school closings
due to snow and ice are made after CCS transportation
staff make a recommendation regarding the ability of
our buses and drivers to safely conduct their routes. It is

Seuss
Fair
has been
changed
to
Friday,
April 17

possible that main roads will be drivable while our many

miles of unpaved roads are not. On cold days, our decision to close will include a number of factors, such as road
conditions, windchill, and air temperature throughout
the day. We will close school for certain when the temperature with windchill reaches -25 degrees Fahrenheit or
colder during transport times. As always,we encourage
our students to dress appropriately to protect themselves
from the cold. Parents can decide to override the school
districts decision and bring their children to school when
they feel it is safe to do so.
Sporting Events and Community Education Programs
Athletics and Community Education programs will always
follow the same schedule as the schools. If Clarkston
Community Schools are closed, Community Education
programs will be canceled and patrons will be notified.
Athletic events that are home will be canceled
unless weather greatly improves prior to the event.
Away games/matches will be determined by
the hosting district.

Bailey Lake

Talent Show Volunteers needed! HH

The Bailey Lake talent show is underway with a great turnout of approximately 100 kids
participating this year making up about 40 unique acts!! Mark your calendars because
the show is set for Thursday, March 5 at the Junior High School.
The kids are preparing their acts and we are finalizing the details over the next 8 weeks!
There are several volunteer options available. Click the sign up genius link below or please contact Melissa
if you are interested in helping out!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f48adad2da13-bailey
Melissa Snyder 248.709.6776 (Melissa.snyder@gm.com) Talent Show Coordinator

Congratulations

2014-2015 Reflections Winners

The results are in and we have the winners for Reflections
2014-2015! This years theme was The World Would Be a
Better Place If and our students had excellent ideas!
This year we we only had 60 entries at Bailey Lake
Elementary but they were great ones! I want to thank
all of our students who participated and invite all of
you back next year!

Visual Arts

Ten Thinking Apps

for Parents: App #2
Develop a Growth Mindset:
Dear Parents:
Im writing for a second time to think with you about our
districts mission and our shared responsibility for who
our children become. Among everything your child learns
in school, perhaps nothing is more important, or life
lasting, than her/his mindset. This plays a role in life, well
beyond school, and is a partner with confidence, happiness, and persistence.
Carol Dweck, a world renowned psychologist from
Stanford University, popularized the concept of mindset,
which takes on two, distinct perspectives: a Growth Mindset is the belief that intelligence and ability expand and
develop over time, as opposed to a Fixed Mindset, which
suggests that intelligence is static and cannot change,
even with great effort. A Growth Mindset encourages
greater risk taking, collaboration, enjoyment of challenge,
long-term development, and continuous achievement in
all types of learning endeavors (Ritchhart, 2012, p. 1). A
Fixed Mindset understands that setbacks are permanent,
[they] define us holistically, and that intelligence is predetermined (Dweck, 2006). Obviously, our mindsets matter
greatly.
According to Harvard researcher Ron Ritchhart (2012),
Parents can help children develop a Growth Mindset by

focusing your praise on process, learning, and effort (ex:

You really worked hard on this and have learned a lot.
You did a great job of developing a plan and following it
through. Youve really developed as a musician.), as opposed to ability (ex: Youre so clever. Look how smart you
are; you did that so fast. Youre good at math. Youve got
a lot of talent.) When we praise our children, as parents
or teachers, they hear us. They learn to value the things
that we value. They seek to emulate us. When we model
growth through effort, trial and error, and stick-to-itiveness, our children notice. When we give up easily, lack
patience in learning new skills, and connect failure with
competence, our children catch on and come to assume
the same mindset.
It is imperative for children to believe that they can learn,
grow, overcome obstacles, reach goals, fit in, and contribute. Clearly, confidence connects to achievement. Lets
work together continuously to model the fact that our
brains and bodies grow through hard work, a balanced
diet of thinking and factual learning, through collaboration and a sense of agency, and in a willingness to keep
trying when things are difficult.
It is vitally important that our children achieve at the
highest levels. We, collectively, must help develop each
childs thinking and assist them in the pursuit of their
dreams.
Thank you for thinking with me,
Rod Rock
Superintendent of Schools

Kindergarten
1st- Lainey Brown Happy Drawing
2nd- Connor Kreucher If Everyone Had a Home
Primary
1st- Koen Suender Playing Cat
2nd- Audrey Morgan If Everyone Recycled
3rd- Sophia Kreucher Every Bit Helps
4th- Riley Budny Helping the Environment
Intermediate
1st- Reagan Hakala The Ice Cream Cone
2nd- Leah Pawlowski Animal Shelters
3rd- Ryan Suender Natural Beauty
4th- Miriah Prainito Two Sides to a River

Photography
Kindergarten
1st- Jonathon Patton Garbage in the Water
Primary
1st- Milan Patton Painting of the Rocks
Intermediate
1st- Jordan Sinclair Red Star
2nd- Caitrin Lugger Grasshopper Language
3rd- Savannah Frendo Untitled

Music Composition
Primary
1st- May Guidoux Friends

Literature
Primary
1st- Audrey Morgan If Nobody Had Food Allergies
Intermediate
1st- Aubrey Snavley My Special Dog
2nd- Reagan Hakala Second Chance
3rd- Noelle Shiff The Ride
4th- Audrey Parker An Everyday Christmas

Dance Choreography
Kindergarten
1st- Ryan Harp Hard Knock Life
Intermediate
1st- Sophie Harp Are You Out There?
2nd- Reagan Hakala Hope

Music Composition
Intermediate
1st- Taylor Hartline World Needs to be Taken Care of
2nd- Thomas Rumstadt Smile to Your Face

Film Production
Intermediate
1st- Aubrey Snavley Bullying is Bad
2nd- Aidan Barnes Adventures
Every entry was inspiring and showcased how talented
our students really are! The top two placements in the primary and intermediate divisions will advance to the state
finals as well as Jonathan Pattons photography submission! Best of luck to those individuals!
I invite all parents to attend the Awards Banquet this
spring where students will receive placement awards as
well as participation awards! Information on that event
will be sent home as the date approaches.
Thank you and see you next Reflections!
Angel Coon

Calling all 2015-2016

Kindergartners!
If your child turns five (5) years old on or before September 1, 2015,
he/she is eligible to attend Kindergarten.
In the Fall of 2015, Clarkston Community Schools will continue to offer two options for
parents of Kindergartners:

Kindergarten

Full-day Kindergarten is offered at every elementary school.

Young Fives Kindergarten

Young Fives Kindergarten is available for students that turn five years old between June
1 September 1, 2015 (or as late as December 1 with a signed waiver). Full-day and
half-day options are available. Young Fives Kindergarten is offered at the Early
Childhood Center and Independence Elementary.
Students that attend Young Fives go to their home school the following year
for regular Kindergarten.
To learn more about Clarkstons Kindergarten options and for information
regarding how to enroll your child, parents are invited to attend:

Kindergarten Information Night

February 5 - 7:00 p.m.
Clarkston Junior High School, 6595 Waldon Rd.

PTA: from Questions to Understanding

PTA Meetings

How often does the PTA meet?

The PTA Board members meet monthly.
We also communicate via e-mail between
monthly meetings if necessary.
Where and when are the PTA Board
meetings held? What time do they start?
BLE PTA Board meets on the first Monday of
each month in the Media Center. Meetings
start at 7 p.m. We usually post the date on
our front school signage and on our monthly
newsletter calendar. You do not have to be a
Board member to come to the meetings.
We welcome all parents!
How long are the meetings?
The Board meetings are usually an hour to an
hour and a half.

Who comes or is welcome to the PTA board

meetings? PTA Board members (executive
officers and committee chairpersons), our
principal, and teacher representative(s).
As well as any caring, supportive parents,
interested in hearing about new and exciting
things happening at our school and in our
classrooms, are welcome!
What happens at the PTA meetings?
Minutes from previous meetings are approved;
various reports are given by our Principal,
PTA President, Treasurer, Executive Officers,
and Committee Chairs. Anyone else who is on
the agenda receives a turn to speak. New
business and unfinished business are
discussed. Various announcements are made.
PTA meetings provide an excellent opportunity to be involved in what is happening at
our school! Please consider joining us!

About
your PTA
The Objects of the Bailey
Lake Elementary PTA, in
common with those of the
National PTA and the
Michigan PTSA are:
a. To promote the welfare of
children and youth in home,
school, community and
place of worship.
b. To raise the standards of
home life.
c. To secure adequate laws
for the care and protection
of children and youth.
d. To bring into closer
relation the home and the
school, that parents and
teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education
of children and youth.
e. To develop between
educators and the general
public such united efforts as
will secure for all children and
youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social
and spiritual education.
BAILEY LAKE
Elementary School
8051 Pine Knob Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
Phone: (248) 623-5300
Fax: (248) 623-5305
Student Absence Line:
(248) 623-5390
School Hours:
8:35 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Rebecca Walker, PTA President
Glenn Gualtieri, Principal
www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/ble