Last Thursday I volunteered at the freshman Challenge Day event at Andover High School. Freshman from both Lahser and Andover participated. According to www.challengeday.org, their mission is, "to provide youth and community with experiential workshops and programs that demonstrate the possibilities of love and connection through the celebration of diversity, truth and full expression."
It is a powerful event, to say the least, and brings up many emotions. Throughout the day, over and over again, I was struck by how excited the kids were to be together as one. The energy of the united group was palpable. Even the teen facilitators, who were upperclassmen, expressed excitement for the upcoming merger of Lahser and Andover as Bloomfield Hills High School.
Freshman Challenge Day is just one example of the many activities that are already taking place to transition this district community from two high school populations to one. The upcoming Bloomfield Hills School Board election is critical in making this new high school a reality. Incumbent Ingrid Day and newcomer Howard Baron are the best choices for the two open six-year terms.
Ingrid's experience and knowledge of our district are essential, as is Howard's fiscal responsibility. Our community came together last May 8th to approve the construction of one unified high school facility. The students are excited, much of the community at-large is excited. Let's keep the momentum going and elect Ingrid Day and Howard Baron to the Bloomfield Hills School Board on November 6th.
Julie Garcia,
Bloomfield Hills
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We can ask their positions on the bond at the LWV forum.
Please explain why the project is "already in danger of going over budget." Do you have numbers?
He is a very nice person. We attend the same church. I am sure he will express his opinions on the High School as well as other issues at the LoWV event next Tuesday. I look forward to hearing them.
By no means should only families with children in the schools have a voice but it's more than a little scary that there aren't families with children in school willing to support her "candidacy." It's a very telling statement. You may be the exception, it would be good to know.
Sorry, NC ain't gonna happen.
However they also indicate that we are failing when it comes to Math and Science - where our scores are in the +/- 50% range. I don't know how you feel about this fact but as far as I am concerned, I would have a serious conversation with the people who have been in charge of this situation ASAP. While I have a number of items that have brought me to this fray, I also look forward to introducing myself to the residents of our communities - where I have lived for over thirty years. All three of our children attended Bloomfield Hills schools. My wife and three children can testify to this. W. F. Moigis (Vic)
You pay taxes whether your children go to public school or not, no question. That doesn't give you the right to bash, bash, and try to starve the schools to keep your taxes down. Your vitriol has become your identity within the community.
As a matter of curiosity, when was the last time you took an ACT? I am tired of hearing how the schools are failing our children based the scores that are a snap shot of the students. They by no means measure actual knowledge and ability. Thank you.
http://bhstv.bloomfield.org/category/bd-of-ed I received a flyer in the mail today and it was paid for by Back to Education: http://courts.oakgov.com/cfrs/iCommitteePortal.php?iCommitteeID=11821