Saturday, November 9, 2013

BCE Bearmail 11/8/13

November 8, 2013

Dear BCE Families,


Family Science Night ~ Another successful event organized by our AMAZING families!  We had over 270 attendees.  Thank you to all the volunteers for providing this evening of fun and enrichment.  You help make BCE the Best Place to Be!


No School ~ Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, November 11, as we observe Veterans' Day.  Please enjoy the three-day weekend and hopefully you can squeeze in some extra quality time with those extra special kids of yours!

New Check-in/Check-out System ~ Our new system is up and running!  All reports are that the system is easy to use and the staff loves being able to easily identify our visitors by their bright yellow badges. 

Family Conferences ~ Conferences will be held soon.  If you have not yet received sign-up information from your student's teacher, you should be receiving it soon.  Wednesday, November 20 is the first day of our five days of Family Conferences

Dismissal Times: (Note that these are not EARLY OUT times.  Grades 1-5 are dismissed an hour earlier).

      • Kindergarten:  11:50 am  (There will be no Kindergarten bus – the regular bus will leave at 12:20 pm)
      • Grades 1-3:  12:10 pm
      • Grades 4, 5:  12:15 pm

Need ~ The office is in need of pants and sweatpants that would fit students in grades K-3 and boys underpants that would fit 5 – 8 year old boys. 

Donation ~ Lost and found clothing will be donated to charity on Tuesday, November 25.  If you are missing jackets, etc. please check the Lost and Found ASAP.  Please mark your child's last name or room number on their jackets and sweaters.

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

  • Monday 11/11 = No School (Veteran's Day)
  • Thursday 11/14 = Parents Club Meeting
  • 11/18 – 11/22 = BCE Book Fair in our library
  • 11/20 – 11/26 = Family Conferences (see above)
  • 11/27 – 11/29 = Thanksgiving Break

Attendance Facts = Students can fall behind if they miss a day or two every few weeks.

 

Thank you for supporting your student by getting them to school every day and on time!

 

Safety Tip of the Week: Thank you for reminding your students to walk on the right side as they go upstairs or down a sidewalk.

 

 Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

The BCE Way:  BE RESPECTFUL, BE SAFE, BE RESPONSIBLE


BCE PARENTS CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

 

FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT – Gadgets in Motion:  What an amazing night!  Thanks to all of our volunteers!

WALK/JOG-A-THON:  Please turn in all pledge monies by Tuesday, 11/12, in order for them to be included in our classroom and individual fundraiser contests.  OR, simply donate online via our website: https://sites.google.com/site/bceparentsclub/.  Please note student and teacher names in memo box in order for the donation to count in the contests.  Checks are to be made payable to BCE Parents Club.   100% proceeds stay at BCE!

FAMILY DINNER NIGHT @ RED PEARL:  Wednesday, November 13, 4-9:00PM

Eat in or Carry out, 20% of night's proceeds will benefit the 2nd Grade!  The funds raised will be used for field trips and classroom book collections.  Order at www.redpearlonline.com, by phone 831-338-9800, or by fax 831-338-9803.  Support local restaurants that support BCE!

PARENTS CLUB MEETING:  Thursday, November 14, 6:30PM, BCE Library.

All are welcome to come!  The agenda is attached.  We provide babysitting!  Meetings are peanut free.

 

FALL BOOK FAIR:  November 18 - 22

The funds raised support our BCE Library.  We need help, please consider volunteering for one shift.  They vary from 30 to 75 minutes.  If you are interested, please sign up online via http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094AA8A622AB9-fall/3475661

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY LINK

Please click on the following link to view a variety of opportunities for your child(ren) that are offered throughout the valley and Santa Cruz areas by various organizations, such as Boy/Girl Scouts, Sports, Arts-Drama-Theater, Local Events, Community Service, Quest/YMCA (before/after-schoolchild care), etc. Link here: 


This link is provided as a courtesy for parents / students, by the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, to receive information of current local events / opportunities.  The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District does not sponsor or endorse any of the organizations or events that are located here.

 

The BCE Way:  BE RESPECTFUL, BE SAFE, BE RESPONSIBLE



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