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Berea-Midpark High School
Vincenzo Ruggiero, Principal
Vol. 1
Monday to Friday, April 29 to May 10
Wednesday, May 1
Thursday, May 2
Saturday, May 4
Monday, May 6
May 6 to 17
Tuesday, May 7
Friday, Saturday, May 10, 11
Tuesday, May 14
Thursday, May 16
Friday, May 17
Saturday, May 18
Sunday, May 19
Monday and Tuesday, May 20 and 21
Wednesday, May 22
Thursday and Friday, May 23 and 24
Friday, May 24
Monday, May 27
Tuesday/Wednesday, May 28 and 29
Thursday, May 30
Friday, May 31
Monday-Wednesday, June 3-5
Tuesday, June 4
Senior Prom Ticket Sales, Lunch Periods, Activities Office
Algebra and Geometry EOC Testing, See Testing Schedule Page 5
Biology EOC Testing See Testing Schedule Page 5
SAT Administration, 8:00 A.M. BMHS
Orchestra Concert, 7:00 P.M. BMHS Auditorium
Advanced Placement Testing
Orchestra Banquet, 6:00 P.M. BMHS Cafeteria
Choral Department “Spring Sing” 7:00 P.M. BMHS Auditorium
Band Concert, 7:00 P.M. BMHS Auditorium
Thespian Inductions and Potluck 5:00 P.M. Auditorium
Senior Mock Crash 8:00 A.M. Auditorium
Senior Prom 6:00 –11 P.M. Michaud’s, Strongsville
Senior After Prom at BMHS immediately following Prom to 3:00 am
PLTW Engineering Presentations 6:00 P.M. Auditorium
Spring Sports Awards and ESPYS, 6-9:00 P.M. Auditorium
Clash of the Titans Hall Decorating and Event, Finnie Stadium
PLTW Medical Awards 10:00 A.M. Auditorium
NO SCHOOL Memorial Day
Senior Final Exams, Regular Bell Schedule
Senior Scholarship Night, 7:00 P.M. Auditorium
Underclass Awards Assembly, 7:15 A.M. Auditorium
Underclass Final Exams, See Modified Bell Schedule, Page 9
Senior Awards Program, 7:30 A.M. BMHS Auditorium
Senior Breakfast, 8:30 A.M., BMHS Cafeteria
MANDATAORY Commencement Practice, BMHS Main Gym 9:30 am
Commencement, 7:30 P.M. CSU Wolstein Center, Downtown Cleve.
May 2019 Newsletter
165 E. Bagley Road • Berea, Ohio 44017
216-898-8900
berea.k12.oh.us
COMING EVENTS
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
END-OF-COURSE STATE TESTING: APRIL 2019
Please be aware that the upcoming months of April and May will include five (5) days of mandated Ohio Department of Education
End-of-Course Testing. On each day, only the students testing in their graduation mandatory courses (English Language Arts 1,
English Language Arts 2, US History, US Government, Algebra 1, Geometry & Biology) will attend school at the designated testing
times. See the linked document below for each day of testing, the tests being administered and the time schedules for each. Regular
daily bus transportation times will be maintained in the mornings and afternoons like any other school day.
BMHS STATE END-OF-COURSE TESTS 2019 CALENDAR: Testing Calendar
All students enrolled in any of our English Language Arts 1 and 2, Geometry, Algebra 1, Biology, US Government, and
US History courses (regular, honors, CCP, AP, Ombudsman, online, etc…) are expected to arrive promptly for the graduation quali-
fying mandatory testing. Please note that on each of the indicated testing days, there are designated starting times for each of the
separate tests. On each of the days of testing, students are expected to arrive in time for each of
their scheduled test starting times.
Students and Parents please note:
The format of testing will be online (not paper/pencil).
Bring your own ear buds to listen to the test audio.
Cell phones must be collected and turned-off. (maintenance of test security and preservation of WiFi bandwidth capacity)
Ohio Department of Education testing resources: http://oh.portal.airast.org/users/students-and-families.stml
As a state of Ohio graduation mandate, in addition to the required academic course work and necessary accumulation of credits,
students must earn a total of 18 points attained through seven State mandatory End of Course Tests: Algebra 1, Geometry, English
Language Arts 1, English Language Arts 2, Biology, American History and American Government. Students can earn from 1-5
points on each of these Tests. To ensure students are well rounded, they must earn a minimum of 4 points in Math, 4 points in Eng-
lish/Language Arts, and 6 points across Science and Social Studies.
Advanced 5 points
Accelerated 4 points
Proficient 3 points
Basic 2 points
Limited 1 point
No Score Available 0 point
Not meeting the above criteria would result in a student not earning a graduation diploma. Refusing to participate in this Testing
will only result in a score of zero (0) and no accumulation of points towards the minimum 18 needed for graduation. This will not
be permitted without signed consent of the Parent/Guardian and Principal. Please see the Ohio Department of Education website
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-Graduation-Requirements/Graduation-Requirements-2018-and-Beyond for further details
regarding these newly mandated State of Ohio Graduation Requirements, practice Tests, and other pertinent resources.
Student and Staff PBIS Recognitions:
From a complimentary BMHS Colleague: “Transition Coordinator , Melissa Haskins-Berger’s proposal, Transition Plan-
ning- Not Just for High School! Strategies for ALL Grade Levels was selected for the 2019 Milestones National Autism Confer-
ence. She is scheduled to be a speaker at this conference on June 11, 2019 and will be presenting with Tabatha Devine, who is
the Transition Coordinator from Westlake City Schools. It is a distinguished honor to be selected as a presenter at this confer-
ence for the second year in a row. We are proud of Mrs. Haskins-Berger’s expertise and her generous willingness to share of it
not only with our BMHS students, families, and staff, but also with those of other school districts. Thank you and congratula-
tions!”
From another complimentary BMHS Colleague: “Kudos and gratitude is expressed for English Language Ar ts Teacher
and Forensics (Speech and Debate) Team Head Coach, Ryan Peoples. Continuing again this school year to make Berea-
Midpark High School the center of the high school Speech & Debate world in Northeast Ohio, Mr. Peoples displayed his Foren-
sics leadership by hosting both the 15th Annual Grindstone Invitational in January and then, in February, the OSDA Cleveland
District Tournament (which qualifies students to States). Bravo!”
From a gracious Community Partner: “Thank you SO much for your submission for the Tr i-C High School Rock Off
artwork contest. We had an overwhelming number of fantastic entries to go through and select down to one post, t-shirt and
CD cover design. One of the three winners is a student from your school. Again, thank you for all the wonderful work, and we
look forward to your submissions next year! Tri-C High School Rock Off artwork winner: Poster – Molly Stackhouse from
Berea-Midpark HS (Art teacher: Mr. Tom Conti). (Morgan Wright, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Live Nation-Cleveland)
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
SENIOR CAP AND GOWN ORDERS
If you have not yet placed your
cap and gown order, you must
do so immediately, online only.
If you have any questions,
please stop in the Activities
Office. Please do not wait to
place your order as the BMHS
cap and gown are specially
made. If you ordered any an-
nouncements, thank you notes, party invites, etc.,
they are scheduled to arrive at the high school the
week of April 23rd in the Activities Office. Your stu-
dent may pick them up at that time.
BMHS YEARBOOKS FOR 2019
Make sure to order your 2019 yearbook NOW! Click here to order: DIRECT LINK TO OR-DER or obtain a mail-in order form in the Main Office, Activities Office or Room 155.
Senior parents you may purchase an ad in the 2019 yearbook by clicking on this link: SENIOR AD
ATTENTION SENIORS:
Berea-Midpark High School Senior Students
and Parents: Please note that all school
fees/fines must be paid in full before com-
mencement caps/gowns may be pick-up in
late May and in order to participate in the
Commencement ceremony.
The need to have school fees/fines paid in
full also applies for the purchase of Prom
tickets, which are on sale through Friday,
May 10, 2019. No late tickets will be sold.
Log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to
review your financial /fees accounts stand-
ings. You may contact our Financial Office
with any questions or concerns that you may
have at 216-898-8900.
IMPORTANT SENIOR EVENTS AND DATES
Friday, May 17th: Senior Meeting and Mock Crash 2nd and 3rd periods
Saturday, May 18th: Senor Prom 6:00 to 11:00 P.M. Michaud’s Strongsville
Post Prom immediately following at BMHS
Tuesday and Wednesday May 28th and 29th: Senior Final Exams
Thursday, May 30th: Senior Scholarship Awards Night 7:00 P.M. Auditorium
Tuesday, June 4th: Senior Awards 7:30 A.M. Auditorium
Senior Breakfast 8:30 A.M. Cafeteria
Mandatory Commencement Practice 9:30 A.M. Main Gym
Commencement 7:30 P.M. CSU Wolstein Center
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF CURRENT 11THE GRADE STUDETNS:
Please read the letter below from Rebecca Elder, the BCSD School Health Manager, with regard to the
REQUIRED immunizations for all current 11th grade students which must be received by the students
before the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year. Any student not current on these immunizations by
September 12, 2019, will be excluded from attending school until the immunizations are up to date. If
you have any questions, please call the BMHS School Health Specialists in the Clinic at 216-898-8900.
STATE END-OF-COURSE TESTS 2019
Below are the State End-of-Course Tests which will be administered during April and May.
Please note: Only the students who are being tested on the scheduled dates need to be at
BMHS during the testing time. No classes will be held for any students while tests are be-
ing administered. For example: On Monday and Tuesday, April 15th and 16th, no classes
will be held for Juniors or Seniors each of these days. Freshmen will be dismissed after the ELA 1 Test is completed. Sophomores
should report no later than 10:45 to take the ELA 2 Test. On Thursday, May 2nd, only Biology students should report to school.
In the afternoon, there will be no classes held, as teachers will be in meetings after testing has concluded for the remainder of the
day. If you have any questions, please free to call 216-898-8900.
BROOK PARK SAFETY TOWN TEACHERS NEEDED:
Brook Park Police Department is looking for Safety Town Teachers. The details regarding this position are below.
Applications can be downloaded from Brook Park Police Facebook page, Brook Park City website and/or picked up from Brook Park Recreation Center.
This is a paid position.
Teacher interviews will take place June 6th and June 7th
Mandatory training will take place the Thursday (Jun. 13, Jul. 11, Aug.1) before each session @ the police sta-tion.
Completed applications need to be turned into the Brook Park Police Department before June 1st.
Any questions, please call Officer Kos 216-433-1234 ext.4339.
Berea City School District Annual Student Art Show
will take place the week of May 6th in the Student Activity Cen-
ter at Baldwin Wallace University. The Opening Reception will
be held on Monday, May 6th, from 5:00 to7:00 P.M. in the Stu-
dent Activity Center. This year’s exhibit will enable visitors to
observe the growth and development of students as the show
includes two- and three-dimensional works by K-12 artists. The
art “theme” for this school year is Word. The exhibit will con-
tinue on Tuesday, May 7th through Thursday, May 9th. All stu-
dents, parents and community members are invited to visit the
show from 3:30 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday through Thursday.
THESPIAN INDUCTIONS AND POTLUCK DINNER
Thursday, May 16, 2019
5:30 P.M.
BMHS Auditorium and Cafeteria
STUDENTS WHO WANT TO USE THE LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER DURING STUDY HALLS:
Any student who wants to use the Library/Media Center during their study halls, must sign up FIRST following the directions be-
low. If you do not sign up to use the Library, you will need to return to your study hall. Students are not permitted to have the
study hall monitor simply write a pass to the Library. The student needs to: login to the BCSD webpage, select BMHS High School,
then Library tab, select BMHS Study Hall Sign Ups on the left menu, sign in to your Google account and the calendar for the week
will appear. Students should select the date and period they would like to use the Library. Find the day of the week and click on
one of the numbered boxes which represent the period they want and place their name in that box
that will appear. Be sure to SAVE. If there are no boxes available when a student wants to come that
means all of the spots have been filled and the student must remain in their assigned study hall. The
number of spots available for each period varies.
STUDENT PARKING REGULATIONS
With our increased enrollment and the challenges posed by our construction, we are grateful for the pa-tience and cooperation that our students, parents, and staff have demonstrated during the busy times of arrival and dismissal. In order to best assure safe and effective student drop-off and pick-up, we ask that you comply with each of these expectations:
Only students with valid parking tags, for either BMHS or Roehm Athletic Complex, may park in the designated spaces of their assigned lots. Cars with-out valid parking tags are subject to being towed unannounced.
Student pedestrian crossing of streets is permitted only in the the designated cross-walk areas.
Buses only are permitted in the designated “flag pole” lot area directly in front of the building, during student arrival and dismissal times.
Drop-off & pick-up of students is permitted only in the designated school park-ing lot area – not on the streets of Bagley, Eastland, or Maple.
Vehicles which are entering & exiting the lot may do so only through the desig-nated areas and following the indicated traffic flow.
If you should have any questions or concerns, you are welcomed to contact our Main Office 216-898-8900.
Thank you for your continued cooperation!
CAMP ERIN—GRIEF SUPPORT
Camp Erin® is an annual three-day camp for children
ages 8 to 16. It combines a traditional high-energy,
fun, summer camp experience with grief sup-
port and education. Adult “Cabin Buddy” volunteers
along with Cornerstone Clinical Staff provide sup-
port for campers. Round-trip transportation is pro-
vided from Cornerstone of Hope’s offices to the
campsite. The camp runs FRIDAY,
JULY 19 - SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2019
at BEULAH BEACH RESORT, VER-
MILLION. All accepted campers are required to
attend the pre-camp Pizza Party on Friday, July 12th,
from 6:30–8:00 P.M. Camp Erin® was created by
and is funded in part by Eluna and New York Life,
and is a program of Cornerstone of Hope.
BMHS SPRING CONCERTS
You are invited to come and enjoy the spring band, choir and
orchestra concerts. All concerts begin at 7:00 P.M. in the
BMHS Auditorium.
Orchestra: Monday, May 6th
Band: Tuesday, May 14th
Choir “Spring Sing”: Friday and Saturday, May 10th & 11th
FROM THE CLINIC: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
Twenty-two point two per cent (22.2 %) of American youth will have a diagnosable mental illness with
“serious impairment” at some point before they are eighteen years old. What are childhood mental health
disorders? Serious changes in the way children typically learn, behave, or handle their emotions, which
cause distress and problems getting through the day are some symptoms.
Monitor for the following changes in your child that may indicate a mental illness:
Sadness or withdrawal that lasts at least two weeks or severe mood swings
that cause problems in relationships at home or school.
Sudden loss of appetite, frequent vomiting or use of laxatives might indicate
an eating disorder.
Physical symptoms such as headaches and stomachaches rather than sadness
or anxiety.
Difficulty concentrating and intense feelings such as overwhelming fear for no reason, sometimes with a
racing heart or fast breathing.
Self-harm/cutting or burning oneself. Children also may develop suicidal thoughts or attempt suicide.
Use of drugs or alcohol to try to cope with their feelings.
Has trouble sleeping, including frequent nightmares.
Parents know their child the best. If you have concerns about the way your child behaves at home, in
school, or with friends, seek medical advice immediately. Talk to your child’s healthcare professional, school
counselor or visit National Institute of Mental Health’s Help for Mental Illnesses webpage
The following hotlines are available for immediate help:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK. Available 24 hours a day
TXT 4 HELP: Allows youth to text live with a mental health professional
Crisis Text Line: Texting START to 741741, available 24 hours a day
UNDERCLASS EVENTS:
Underclass Awards Assembly: Friday, May 31st, 7:15
A.M. BMHS Auditorium
Underclass Finals: Monday through Wednesday,
June 3rd to 5th
Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 5th
NO SCHOOL
STAFF OR STUDENTS
MONDAY, MAY 27, 2019
MEMORIAL DAY
CAVANAUGH SENIOR PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Class of 2019 parents: With graduation quickly approaching, Cavanaugh Photography has posted all of the senior yearbook portraits online for you to view and purchase if you would like. Photos can be found at the link below or by going to Cavanaughphoto.com you have any questions, please feel free to contact Cavanaugh Photography at 440-973-4390.
https://cavanaughphotography.shootproof.com/
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW) EVENTS
Senior Engineering Project Presentations
Monday and Tuesday
May 20th and 21st
6:00 to 9:00 P.M.
BMHS Auditorium
Senior Bio-Medical Graduation and Awards
Friday, May 24th
10:00 A.M. BMHS Auditorium
SPRING ATHLETIC AWARDS AND ESPYS
Wednesday, May 22nd
6:00 to 9:00 P.M.
BMHS Auditorium
TRAVEL THE WORLD
The Berea City School District offers trips, which are not connected to specific classes, for BMHS high school students. Middle
School students may sign up early for a savings benefit.
Once you have signed up, the cost of the trip is locked in. The cost increases $50-$100 every six months so the sooner your stu-
dent signs up, the cheaper the cost. Ifyou sign up at least two years in advance, you get a $200 discount from most of the compa-
nies (see website). This makes monthly payments much more attainable. There are also a variety of fundraising options available.
If you need to cancel, each company has a refund schedule along with added insurance options.
2020 trips include: Peru is a service-learning trip with Chaperone Mrs. Pinter. Contract Mrs.
Pinter with any questions at [email protected]; See three capitals in Europe!Paris/London/
Rome, Chaperone is Mr. Soos. Please contact Mr. Soon at [email protected] with any
questions.; or is environmentally sustainable living your goal? Join PLTW in Germany and Swit-
zerland. Chaperone is Dr. McElyea. Please contact Dr. McElyea at [email protected] .
All trips are open for enrollment to the classes of 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. All three trips will
close their enrollments on June 5, 2019. Visit https://www.berea.k12.oh.us/travel to enroll.
2021 trips include: Ecology Galapagos Islands, Chaperones are Mrs. Draves and Mr. Blatnica; S.
Germany/ Austria/Switzerland, Chaperone is Mrs. Lyon; and Puerto Rico Service, two years of
Spanish is required and the Chaperone is Mrs. Martin. All Trips are open for enrollment. Discounts of $200 by December 31,
2019 enrolment for German only. Discounts of $200 by May 31, 2019, enrollment for Puerto Rico only. Scholarships availa-
ble. Open enrollment for classes of 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
2022 trips include: Italy/Greece, Chaperones are Mrs. Krivak and Mr. Camardo; Biomedical, Chaperone is Mr. Pittman; Aus-
tralia/New Zealand, Chaperones are Mr. Soos and Ms. Lyon. Discounts of $200 available through April 2, 2019. Additional
$50 discous for the first three to sign up for Italy and for Australia. Scholarships available. Open for enrollment to classes of
2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Help us know if you are planning to travel, by signing up early, and locking in your price!
Contact [email protected], or the chaperone as shown, if you have any questions. Bon Voyage!
SENIOR PROM TICKET SALES
Prom is Saturday, May 18th, at Michaud’s in
Strongsville. Tickets will go on sale Monday, April
29 through Friday, May 10, 2019, in the Activities
Office for $45.00 each. All school fees must be
paid before a BMHS senior or BMHS guest ticket
may be purchased. Any student bringing a guest
who does not attend BMHS must have a complet-
ed guest dance form before a ticket may be pur-
chased. Forms are available online under the Ac-
tivities tab or on the Activities Office wall. Please
do not wait to purchase tickets! NO tickets will be
sold after May 10th. Each senior may bring one
guest only.
*Are you interested in becoming a Majorette for the
Berea-Midpark Marching Titans?
*Not sure what baton twirling is, but are interested in trying it?
When: June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29th – Practice: Either 10:00-11:00AM or 10:30-11:30AM depending on the twirler’s skill level. Coach Roseanna will notify you which time you will attend when you register. *Dates are subject to change
July 6th – Practice & Performance: Combined group practice from 10:00-11:30AM with our end of camp performance immediately following at 11:30AM.
**July 13th will be a make-up day in case of bad weather. If this is the case, you will be notified ahead of time. We are sorry we will be unable to give refunds for any dates missed or if more than one practice is cancelled because of bad weather (thunderstorms, heavy rain, etc). Where: Berea-Midpark High School West parking lot – 165 E Bagley Rd, Berea What is required? A properly sized and weighted baton*, athletic-type clothing, tennis shoes, and hair pulled back and out of face.
Cost: $65 – this includes the cost of camp and a Titans Majorette Camp T-shirt! Contact Coach Roseanna for a special price for siblings! *Baton not included in price. Beginner batons are $26. How to register: Contact Coach Roseanna for a registration form, and to order a baton if needed. We ask that you register by May 30th, however, we will accept registration forms up until the first day of camp.
We welcome you to join the current majorettes and their coach over the summer for Majorette Camp! This will be a six week camp on Saturday mornings over the
summer where you will learn a little about what it takes to become a majorette for BMHS! We invite students going into 2nd grade and up to attend, including those
who have never twirled before!!!
7th Annual Titans Majorette Camp: 2019 *Attention Baton Twirlers*
and students interested in learning how to twirl!
Please contact the majorette coach,
Roseanna Ghazaleh, if you
have any questions and to register!
440-547-6637
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BMHS will now make use of a parent/student text messaging system to directly and promptly notify you
of important communications and/or emergency like circumstances. You will receive messages only from
the REMIND system as communicated by administration. No others will have access to your phone num-
ber or be able to send group messages. Please enroll yourself to receive these group text messages. To
enroll see the information below.
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