BCE Bearmail: February 2014

Friday, February 28, 2014

BCE Bearmail 2/28/14

February 28, 2014

Dear BCE Families,

New Office Hours ~ Starting Monday our office hours will be changing. The office will be open from 7:30 am – 4 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, from 7:30 am – 3 pm on Wednesdays and from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm on Fridays.

Talent Show ~ Thursday was our annual BCE Talent show and all I can say was WOW! What a talented group of students we have here! I was so impressed with their dedication and bravery. I’ve already heard some of the kids planning their act for next year!

Parenting and Homework ~ I had the opportunity to attend the Positive Parenting Program’s (Triple P) class on homework last night. It was a wonderful presentation with lots of good information. I’d like to thank Mountain Community Resources for sponsoring this event. Another free workshop on Encouraging Your Child’s Self-Esteem will be held on March 20 from 6 pm – 8 pm at SLE.

Need Kindergarten? ~ Kindergarten registration for Fall 2014 has begun! Visit the BCE office to pick up a registration packet and sign up for a spot to attend one of our three Kindergarten orientations and tours. Tours will take place at 9am on March 18, April 24 and May 23. Please call or stop by the office to reserve your spot.

Children must be five years old by August 31 in order to enroll in Kindergarten. If your student has a September, October or November birthday you might be interested in our Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program at the Ludlow Center in Felton. TK Round-Up will take place on Friday April 18. For more information you can call 335-4475.

Up Coming Dates to Remember

Friday 3/7 = Report Cards sent home
Tuesday 3/11 = Family Dinner Night (Casa Nostra)
Thursday 3/13 = Parent Club Meeting
Thursday 3/20 = Site Council Meeting
3/31 – 4/3 = No School, Spring Break
Thursday 4/10 = Parent Club Meeting
Wednesday 4/16 = Family Dinner Night
Monday 4/21 = No School
Saturday 4/26 = Campus Beautification

Attendance Facts:

Helping your student arrive to school each day and stay for the whole school day conveys to your student that you respect their teacher, the other students, and the important work that they are doing in school every day.

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

Safety Tip of the Week:

If your student is getting picked up by someone new or getting home in a different way than normal, please let the office know.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

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

BCE PARENTS CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

A special thanks to Jenna Sue's Cafe for donating the coffee during the Science Fair interviews!!!

FAMILY DINNER NIGHT: Tuesday, March 11, Casa Nostra

Save the date. Casa Nostra has pledged 15% of the day's proceeds to the 4th Grade Class.

PARENTS CLUB OFFICER NOMINATIONS for 2014-2015: Thursday, March 13

BCE needs YOU! Please consider stepping up to help lead the Parents Club! See attached officer job descriptions. If you have any questions about the positions or about the Club, please contact Nicole at Nicole.Berridge@gmail.com or Lisa Mason at lsmason755@comcast.net

FAMILY ASTRONOMY NIGHT: Friday, March 21, 6:00PM, BCE Uppers

Save the date for a Planet Walk and Star Gazing.

2013-3014 BCE YEARBOOK:

If you have pictures to share, please send to Wendy Sigmund at wendy.mountainpublishing@gmail.com. We would love pictures of school events, candids, or special moments.

The SLVUSD Charter School will be hosting a Homeschool Information Night on Wednesday, March 19, from 6:30-7:30 in the SLVMS Library. Come experience what our Charter has to offer for grades K-12. You can receive information about K-12 homeschool Program, and K-12 hybrid/homeschool program options.

Also, the Nature Academy will be hosting an Information Night on Monday, March 17 in Room 22 at the Middle School. Applications will be available at this meeting and will be accepted from March 17 - April 24, 2014. If necessary, an enrollment lottery will be held on Monday, April 28, 2014 in Room 27 at the QH Campus.

If you have any questions, contact Roberta Gutierrez (rgutierrez@slvusd.org) or 335-0932.

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:

https://sites.google.com/a/slvusd.org/community-link/.

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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Saturday, February 22, 2014

BCE Bearmail 2/21/14

February 21, 2014

Dear BCE Families,

Family Movie Night ~ I hope to see many of you tonight as our wonderful Parent Club sponsors this fun activity. The fun starts in our MP at 6:30 pm. Admission is free and there will be a bake sale to benefit our 5^th Grade Science Camp adventure.

Need Kindergarten? ~ Kindergarten registration for Fall 2014 has begun! Visit the BCE office to pick up a registration packet and sign up for a spot to attend one of our three Kindergarten orientations and tours. Tours will take place at 9 am on March 18, April 24 and May 23. Please call or stop by the office to reserve your spot.

Change in Office Hours ~ Starting next month our office hours will be changing. The office will be open from 7:30 am – 4 pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; from 7:30 am – 3 pm on Wednesdays and from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm on Fridays.

Up Coming Dates to Remember

Friday 2/21 = Movie Night sponsored by our Parent Club
Thursday 2/27 = Positive Parenting Program, Helping With Homework (6 pm – 8 pm)
Friday 2/28 – End of 2^nd Trimester
Friday 3/7 = Report Cards sent home
Tuesday 3/11 = Family Dinner Night (Casa Nostra)
3/31 – 4/3 = No School, Spring Break

Attendance Facts:

Good attendance is the first step in developing a strong work ethic that will serve your student well all through their life. School is their job right now and when you support them in getting to school every day and on time, you are creating those good habits that will support them in successful careers.

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

Safety Tip of the Week:

Please remind your student to wear a helmet whenever they are riding a bicycle, skateboard, scooter, etc. We want to protect those amazing brains of theirs!

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

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

BCE PARENTS CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

Last week's Science Fair was amazing! The students did a great job of sharing their experiments and/or research. It was fun to watch our student scientists be interview and their peers exploring from their exhibits. Thanks to our Science Teacher Mrs. Lopez, Parent Coordinator Dusty Gipson and volunteers for making this annual educational event a success.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT - TONIGHT, February 21, 6:30, BCE MP Room

Please join us for a night of adventure with Swiss Family Robinson. Admission is FREE along with popcorn. Bake Sale proceeds will benefit the 5th Grade Science Camp.

Volunteers, please contact Lisa Mason at lsmason755@comcast.net.

FAMILY DINNER NIGHT: Tuesday, March 11, Casa Nostra

Save the date. Casa Nostra has pledge 15% of the day's proceeds to the 4th grade class.

PARENTS CLUB OFFICER NOMINATIONS for 2014-2015: Thursday, March 13

FAMILY ASTRONOMY NIGHT: Friday, March 21, 6:00PM, BCE Uppers

Save the date for a Planet Walk and Star Gazing.

2013-3014 BCE YEARBOOK:

The Yearbook will be on sale from March 1 - April 30. The price is $20, which is a 20% savings from last year! There is a limited number of books, please do not wait until the last moment to order. Order forms will be sent home through your class in approximately two weeks, please keep an eye out for them. There will also be an option to order electronically through PayPal, more details to following regarding this payment option.

If you have pictures to share, please send to Wendy Sigmund at wendy.mountainpublishing@gmail.com. We would love pictures of school events, candids, or special moments.

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY LINK

https://sites.google.com/a/slvusd.org/community-link/.

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

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Please do not reply to Bearmail. Instead, email hchinello@slvusd.org, or mzavaroni@slvusd.org.

Friday, February 14, 2014

BCE Bearmail 2/14/14

February 14, 2014

Dear BCE Families,

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Three day weekend ~ Just a reminder that this is the last of our three day weekends for a while. There will be no school Monday as we celebrate Presidents’ Day.

Superintendent Search ~ As you may know, our amazing Superintendent has decided to retire and we are in the process of beginning a search for a new Superintendent for our district. Please see the attached documents regarding information about how you can be a part of this important decision making process. THANK YOU!

Cell Phones ~ Just a reminder that if your student carries a cell phone on campus we need to have a permission slip signed by you on file in the office. Additionally, cell phones need to be turned off during school hours and kept in backpacks.

Up Coming Dates to Remember

Monday 2/17 = No School (Presidents’ Day)
Thursday 2/20 = Site Council (3:30 pm – 4 pm)
Friday 2/21 = Movie Night sponsored by our Parent Club
Thursday 2/27 = Positive Parenting Program, Helping With Homework (6 pm – 8 pm)
Friday 2/28 – End of 2^nd Trimester
Friday 3/7 = Report Cards sent home
Tuesday 3/11 = Family Dinner Night (Casa Nostra)
3/31 – 4/3 = No School, Spring Break

Attendance Facts:

Last month was a rough one! We had many students who were ill and missed one or more days of school. The good new is that despite all the illness we were still able to raise our attendance by 0.01%. Not a huge increase, but considering the circumstances a success!

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

Safety Tip of the Week:

Please encourage your students not to bring umbrellas to school. A raincoat with a hood is much more effective at keeping students dry and the tips and points on umbrellas can cause unwanted injury. A surprising number of umbrellas magically turn into light sabers when they arrive on campus!

Wishing you all a wonderful three-day weekend!

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

BCE PARENTS CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT - Next Friday, February 21, 6:30, BCE MP Room

Please join us for a night of adventure with Swiss Family Robinson as they turn a lost island into an exotic paradise. This family classic has something for everyone. Admission is FREE along with popcorn. Bake Sale proceeds will benefit the 5th Grade Science Camp.

Volunteers, please contact Lisa Mason at lsmason755@comcast.net.

PARENTS CLUB OFFICER NOMINATIONS for 2014-2015: Thursday, March 13

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY LINK

https://sites.google.com/a/slvusd.org/community-link/.

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

If you know someone who would like to receive Bearmail, please have them email rogilvie@slvusd.org.

If you no longer wish to receive Bearmail, please email rogilvie@slvusd.org.

Please do not reply to Bearmail. Instead, email hchinello@slvusd.org, or mzavaroni@slvusd.org.

Friday, February 7, 2014

BCE Bearmail 2/7/14

February 7, 2014

Dear BCE Families,

Rain! ~ What a delight to have some rain this week! I hope the long weekend brings more showers for us and snow to the mountains.

The BCE Way ~ Hopefully you have seen your student’s new BCE bracelet. The bracelets were passed out on Wednesday and are a reminder to students to always follow the BCE Way. Thank you for supporting the BCE Way and asking your students how they show the BCE Way at school everyday.

Three day weekend ~ Just a reminder that this is the first of two three day weekends. There will be no school Monday as we celebrate Lincoln’s birthday.

Up Coming Dates to Remember

Monday 2/10 = No School (Lincoln’s Birthday)
Monday 2/17 = No School (President’s Day)
Thursday 2/20 = Site Council (3 pm – 4 pm)
Friday 2/21 = Movie Night sponsored by our Parent Club
Thursday 2/27 = Positive Parenting Program, Helping With Homework (6 pm – 8 pm)
Friday 2/28 – End of 2^nd Trimester
Friday 3/7 = Report Cards sent home
Tuesday 3/11 = Family Dinner Night (Casa Nostra)
3/31 – 4/3 = No School, Spring Break

Attendance Facts:

Of the 17 school days we had in January, 211 students lost learning time due to arriving late or leaving early. Of those 211 students, 92 lost instruction time on two to six different days.

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

Safety Tip of the Week:

California law states that children under 8 must be properly buckled into a car seat or booster seat in the back seat. Children 8 or older, or those that are 4’9” may use the vehicles safety belt if it fits properly.

Wishing you all a wonderful three-day weekend!

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

BCE PARENTS CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

Our Family Dinner Night this past Wednesday raised $480 for 1st Grade. This is higher than Red Pearl's last dinner night in November! Please, please let Jenny at Red Pearl know how much we appreciate their on going partnership. They have helped us raise nearly thousand dollars for classroom field trips this year.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT - Friday, February 21, 6:30, BCE MP Room

PARENTS CLUB OFFICER NOMINATIONS for 2014-2015: Thursday, March 13

Please consider stepping up! BCE needs YOU! See attached officer job descriptions.

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY LINK

https://sites.google.com/a/slvusd.org/community-link/.

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

If you know someone who would like to receive Bearmail, please have them email rogilvie@slvusd.org.

If you no longer wish to receive Bearmail, please email rogilvie@slvusd.org.

Please do not reply to Bearmail. Instead, email hchinello@slvusd.org, or mzavaroni@slvusd.org.

Monday, February 3, 2014

BCE Bearmail 1/31/14

January 31, 2014

Dear BCE Families,

School. ~ Just a reminder that this will NOT be a 3 or 4 day weekend. We’ll see you all Monday morning

The BCE Way ~ We’ll be re-energizing our BCE Way campaign during our recognition assemblies on Wednesday. Please ask your students about the BCE way and what they learned at the assembly.

Lost and Found ~ With the ups and downs in temperature we’ve been having, the Lost and Found is really piling up. Come by and take a look if your student is missing any sweatshirts, jackets, or other outerwear.

Valentines Day ~ As February rolls in we start thinking about Valentine’s Day. Please remember that if your student brings Valentine cards for 1 student in the class, they need to bring cards for all the students in their class. Valentine’s Day is not a day for hurt feelings and hearts.

Up Coming Dates to Remember

Thursday 2/6 = Parents Club (6:30 pm – 8 pm)
Monday 2/10 = No School (Lincoln’s Birthday)
Monday 2/17 = No School (President’s Day)
Thursday 2/20 = Site Council (3 pm – 4 pm)
Thursday 2/27 = Positive Parenting Program, Helping With Homework (6 pm – 8 pm)

Attendance Facts:

Children aged five to twelve need 10 to 12 hours of sleep a night.

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

Safety Tip of the Week:

Please remind your student to sneeze into the bend of their elbow rather than their hand. This is very helpful in trying to control the spread of germs.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

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

BCE PARENTS CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

FAMILY DINNER NIGHT @ THE RED PEARL: Wednesday, February 5, 4-9:00PM

Come celebrate Chinese New Year (5 days late)! 20% of night’s proceeds will benefit the 1st Grade! The funds raised will be used for field trips. Eat in or Carry out; 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, February 6, 6:30PM, BCE Library.

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

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT - Coming to BCE MP Friday, February 21 - SAVE THE DATE!

More details to come next week. Volunteers, please contact Lisa Mason at lsmason755@comcast.net.

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY LINK

https://sites.google.com/a/slvusd.org/community-link/.

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

If you know someone who would like to receive Bearmail, please have them email rogilvie@slvusd.org.

If you no longer wish to receive Bearmail, please email rogilvie@slvusd.org.

Please do not reply to Bearmail. Instead, email hchinello@slvusd.org, or mzavaroni@slvusd.org.