Bloomingdale Middle and High School

Our girls basketball team put the following video together and I could not be prouder of what they created. Take a look! https://youtu.be/gcIMQlW4u3E

Hello, Good Morning, this is just a reminder that we are accepting 2020-21 MIAAA Scholarship applications through February 1st. -Each school may submit one female and one male student -Students must have a minimum GPA of a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale -One letter of support from a school staff member -Must have earned a varsity letter in at least 2 different sports during their high school career -Signatures of Principal and AD required Applications may be found here (https://www.miaaa.com/Scholarships/tabid/143/Default.aspx) Please submit electronically to: simpsong@divinechildhighschool.org or by mail at Garrett Simpson, MIAAA Scholarship Chairperson 1001 N. Silvery Lane Dearborn, MI 48128 Thank you, Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association

Dear MHSAA Community, Governor Whitmer’s press conference this morning included brand new information for the MHSAA and member schools relative to winter contact sports. We did not anticipate this delay in winter contact practices and competition, and today’s announcement has created many new questions. That being said, we are currently working to obtain further information on the MDHHS order. There are no changes to current winter sports practices in basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling as those activities can continue with no physical contact, using social distancing and face masks. The same is true for fall and spring sport 4-player workouts being able to continue now. The Representative Council and our staff will be using the next few days to gather all information and discuss current options. Know that the MHSAA remains FULLY committed to winter and spring sport seasons as this latest set of hurdles will require continued creativity in finding the way for both remaining seasons to be played. Further information with updated details will reach you early next week.

Many questions have been asked after the Governors press conference this morning pertaining to athletics. The MHSAA has not released an updated timeline yet. When a press release come out I will share it here. At this time non-contact practices can continue. Have a great Weekend!

Winter athletic teams are still looking for more participants. If you are interested go to www.bdalecards.com, click on athletics and check out the calendars for each sport to see the practice times.

If you plan on attending athletic practices you must complete your registration in Final Forms. The link is- https://bloomingdale-mi.finalforms.com/

Dear MHSAA Community, The Representative Council met today and took action on two items including an updated winter calendar for the five “contact” winter sports as defined by the MDHHS along with an extension of the Previous Academic Credit Record waiver, allowing local school districts to determine the eligibility status for winter and spring sport athletes during 2020-21 just as was done for fall athletes earlier this year under the previous academic term rule waiver. Know that we are seeking specific, sport-by-sport guidance in terms of defining what is, and what is not, allowed activity for “contact” winter sports from Jan. 16-Jan. 31. We will share this information as soon as we receive it. A virtual “roundtable” session has been scheduled by the MIAAA for tomorrow, Jan. 15 at 1pm, for athletic directors to connect with MHSAA staff to share information and answer questions. Updated Winter Calendar for Basketball, Competitive Cheer, Ice Hockey and Wrestling: The Council approved a plan for adjusting schedules for the five Winter “contact” sports which may begin non-contact practices on Jan. 16 but must delay any activities that involve physical contact between individuals until Feb. 1 per the recent update to the MDHHS epidemic plan. The updated schedule for girls and boys basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling pushes Finals for those sports into late March or early April. The Council approved the following dates: Girls Basketball First non-contact practice: Jan. 16 First contact practice: Feb. 1 First contest: Feb. 4 Districts: March 22, 24, 26 Regionals: March 29, 31 Quarterfinals: April 5 Semifinals: April 7 Finals: April 9 Boys Basketball First non-contact practice: Jan. 16 First contact practice: Feb. 1 First contest: Feb. 4 Districts: March 23, 25, 27 Regionals: March 30, April 1 Quarterfinals: April 6 Semifinals: April 8 Finals: April 10 Competitive Cheer First non-contact practice: Jan. 16 First contact practice: Feb. 1 First contest: Feb. 8 Districts: March 15-20 Regionals: March 22-24 Finals: March 26-27 Ice Hockey First non-contact practice: Jan. 16 First contact practice: Feb. 1 First contest: Feb. 1 Regionals: March 15-20 Quarterfinals: March 23 Semifinals: March 25-26 Finals: March 27 Wrestling First non-contact practice: Jan. 16 First contact practice: Feb. 1 First contest: Feb. 8 Districts: March 15-20 Regionals: March 22-28 Team Finals: March 31 Individual Finals: April 2-3 Spring sports will continue with their traditional dates, with first practices March 15. With this updated schedule, the majority of Winter athletes will have completed their seasons by the end of March. The updated schedule does carry on through schools’ spring breaks – MHSAA research found that 63 percent of member schools have spring break the week of March 29-April 4, with the other 37 percent are on break from April 5-11. Previous Academic Credit Record Waiver Extension: The Council also approved an extension of the previous academic credit record waiver, allowing local school districts to determine the eligibility status for winter and spring sport athletes during 2020-21 just as was done for fall athletes earlier this year under the previous academic term rule waiver. Note that the current academic credit record regulation (weekly or quarter grade checks as set by each school) has not changed and must be followed for all athletes, as under Regulation I, Section 8. Here is the full text of the updated Previous Academic Credit waiver regulation along with further guidance. Previous Academic Credit Record (Regulation I, Section 7): The MHSAA minimum eligibility requirement will continue to be waived for all sports played during the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. It is for each school to determine the eligibility criteria for students under the previous academic record rule. Schools may maintain the MHSAA minimum standard (66%), reduce the standard (e.g. 50%) or eliminate and/or modify it as they see fit so long as the policies are applied equally to all student-athletes without regard to athletic ability or potential. Students must continue to be enrolled in 66% of a full-time student course load. The current academic credit record regulation (weekly or quarter grade checks as set by each school) has not changed and must be followed, as under Regulation I, Section 8. As in the past under existing regulations, schools have the option to issue incompletes and keep online courses open and consider a student determined to be ineligible to become eligible when a deficiency of credit is made up and posted to the transcript, or on the 61st school day if passing on the 60th day. MHSAA regulations have always accepted pass-fail credit as opposed to a letter grade or GPA, and that has not changed. The MHSAA minimum standard of the previous academic credit record regulation will reactivate for fall sports based on credit from the 2nd semester or 3rd trimester of 2020-21. Connect with the MHSAA with questions or concerns. Thank you.

As of right now the expected start date for MS/HS Athletics is Saturday, January 16th. I will release a practice/tryout schedule next week. If you have not registered on Final Forms please make sure to register. If you have registered on Final Forms please login and make sure your highlighted in green (which means you have all required information to attend practice). You must complete your Final Forms registration to attend practice (that includes an MHSAA Health Questionnaire if physical was done between 4/15/19 and 4/15/20, or an MHSAA Physical only, if dated after 4/15/20). The high school sports that will be continuing/starting are boys and girls basketball, wrestling, and competitive cheer. The middle school sports that will be starting are wrestling and girls basketball. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the athletic office or send me an email @ bvaughn@bdalecards.org. The link for Final Forms is: https://bloomingdale-mi.finalforms.com/ The link for physical or health questionnaire is: https://www.bdalecards.com/o/activities/page/documents

Parents of remote students. Please complete this short survey if you want door-to-door food delivery of breakfast and lunch for your student(s) starting January 11, 2021. Deadline to sign up is Friday, December 18, 2020. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-i7mFYI-RsFsDUUqIzQOluQfTFvgVJvwtfGOl-sVMQg/edit

Families of remote students. Please complete this survey if you would like door-to-door breakfast and lunch delivery for your students, including students that attend Bloomingdale, but live in another district. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr-lmxX70OiqM-sGf4G_n8J0GFhwqtHd_eZYl-Z1Q2LX3ZMg/viewform

Food Service Delivery Survey. Parents of remote learners need to complete this form if you wish to have door-to-door delivery of breakfast and lunch for your students. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-i7mFYI-RsFsDUUqIzQOluQfTFvgVJvwtfGOl-sVMQg/edit?ts=5fd38e99&gxids=7628

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE The Bloomingdale Cardinals Girls Basketball Team is collecting food for Love INC and the Mattawan Area Pantry. Click the link for details. https://5il.co/nrmg

New COVID-19 guidance from the Van Buren / Cass Health Department. When to quarantine https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XEJVBFkxwxERVJXSS8-cTo47bsYreITt/view?usp=sharing Public Health Advisory - COVID Contact Tracing Priority Shift https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WNfhKzsdwyElyoiYjmgs5MLHrzf2TqXZ/view?usp=sharing If you test positive https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IfDMyLhFgvzYQ1wIym43c5Uz3Wqe_IbS/view?usp=sharing

The girls finished 22nd as a team. Joe Furlan finished 33rd. Jaden Barnes finished 116th. Good job all!

Please click the link for updated information from the VanBuren/Cass District Health Department. https://5il.co/mu56

Teachers and Support Staff, check your email for information from Anita regarding Hazard Pay from the Department of Treasury.

Parents of Remote Learners: Please complete this survey by Monday morning. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CwUqC1OcxGR3ywbcRFvISsLSi49g6BnUc_Nq2Tvj7f8/edit#response=ACYDBNhLxUhO5kQ8oXgS9YndBvOPVxqNVSpEGSUCWSvQ33Oom8TP7Fi3aMiZzHFsOILzx1Y

Parents of REMOTE STUDENTS ONLY. Please complete this feedback survey. It is important for us to have this information so we can best serve our students and families. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CwUqC1OcxGR3ywbcRFvISsLSi49g6BnUc_Nq2Tvj7f8/edit

Don’t forget that Bloomingdale Public Schools offers meal pick up every in-session day. Hot and cold meals are available 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the Middle and High School (by the MS gym) and at Pullman Elementary 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. All children in the area are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity every week Monday through Friday.

Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para obtener información importante sobre COVID-19. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qFdDw2xULHR7jJi2zLgEdHqeqUpePiXU/view?usp=sharing