BCE Bearmail 5/30/14

May 30, 2014

 

Dear BCE Families,

 

The Emperor's New Clothes ~ Bravo to Ms. Foxworthy's and Ms. Egbert's class for working so hard on their production.  The singing and dancing was awesome and their hard work was evident throughout the production.

 

Kindergarten Performance ~ Our kindergartners also put on a wonderful show this week.  If you ever want to smile until your cheeks hurt and wipe away a few tears of pure joy, be sure to catch the next year's performance!

 

4^th & 5^th grade Music ~ Not to be outdone, our 4^th and 5^th graders delighted and amazed their audience as they entertained us this week with ukuleles, various percussion instruments, and their own lovely voices.  A special thank you to Carey Liston, our wonderful music teacher, for putting together our Spring Music Concert.

 

Math Contest Correction  ~ In last week's Bearmail we misspelled one of our winner's names - apologies to Cadie Peters!

Lost & Found ~ The lost and found pile continues to grow!  Please come by and take a look to see if anything belongs to your student.  Any items left after the last day of school will be donated to charity.

 

End of year ~ As the end of the year approaches we can feel the summer energy increase.  Please help your student make the most of these last days of school by keeping to a routine as much as possible and reminding them how important their job as a student is.

 

Library ~ The BCE library is closed for the school year.  Please return any library books your student may still have. Payment for lost or damaged books can be made in the office.  Thank you!

Up Coming Dates to Remember

• 6/2 – 6/5 = 5^th Grade Science Camp
• Wednesday 6/11 = NO Early Out, regular dismissal time
• Thursday 6/12 = Last Day of school (12:15 Dismissal for grades 1 – 5)
• Monday 6/16 = Parent Club Meeting at 6:30 pm in the BCE Library

Attendance Facts:

Students miss important instructional time when they are checked out early from school.  Please schedule appointments for your students after school hours whenever possible.  Your student will know you support their important job when you make every effort to have them in class for their entire school day.

 

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

 

Safety Tip of the Week:

With the promise of an active fire season this summer, please take this opportunity to discuss a safe meeting place for you family and any other emergency plans that may be appropriate for their grade level.

 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

 

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

BCE PARENTS CLUB MESSAGE & EVENTS REMINDER:

 

Thanks to all that attended our last Family Dinner Night of the school year!  The money raised will support our BCE Student Services.

SILENT AUCTION PICK UP HOURS!

Nicole will be available in the BCE Office during the following days and hours for pick ups:

Monday, 6/2, 8-9 AM

Tuesday, 6/3, 8-9 AM  and 2:15- 3:30 PM

Wednesday, 6/4, 8-9 AM and 1:00-1:30 PM

Other times can be arranged.  Please contact Nicole.berridge@gmail.com or at 831-331-3431 (text is best!)

Spreadsheet of winners will be posted on the BCE Parents Club .

BCE VOLUNTEERS FOR REDWOOD MOUNTAIN FAIRE - May 31^st and June 1^st at Roaring Camp in Felton.

Still need volunteers to cover shifts this weekend.  Please contact Dusty Gipson immediately at 831-338-3787 (home), if you can help.  Admittance is free for volunteering adults. Children 12 and under are free.  

BCE PARENTS CLUB MEETING - Monday, June 16, 6:30 pm in BCE Library

All are welcome to the last meeting of the school year.  Come help plan next year's events calendar year.

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-school child 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 and opportunities.  The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District does not sponsor or endorse any of the organizations or events that are located here.

 

The Flyer Process for San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District is posted on the "home" page of the District website at www.slvusd.org.   The flyers and/or blurbs are no longer inserted into the school newsletters or distributed to the children.  The District is making an effort to reduce the amount of paper that is sent home with your child(ren) and is working together to streamline the newsletter so that you read about the most important information regarding your child's school.  The District has created a website where all of the approved flyers will be posted (Community Opportunity).

 

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

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BCE Bearmail 5/23/14

May 23, 2014

 

Dear BCE Families,

 

Reminder ~ Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday.  Enjoy the long Memorial Day weekend and we'll see you back at BCE bright and early on Tuesday!

 

BCE Carnival ~ Another successful Carnival and Silent Auction is behind us!  What a fun and exciting day it was.  Thank you to our families who attended the Carnival and bid on items from the Silent Auction and a big THANK YOU goes out to all our families who donated their time and energies to working before during and after the big day to make it such a success.

 

Family Surveys ~ Today is the final day to complete our Family Survey so if you have not done so already, please go ahead and take 5 minutes to help us.  The information we get from the survey results is very important and allows us to refine what we do to better support our students and their families.  Attached you will find a link to complete the survey online; additionally we have hard copies available in the office.  THANK YOU!

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F2BDHNY

 

Math Contest ~ Congratulations to Patrick Slayer, Connor Nolan, Cadie Peterson and Nathan Balducci for a 2^nd place win in the team portion at the Santa Cruz County Math Competition!  Thank you to all of our students who practiced so hard and gave up their Saturday to participate.  I am so proud of all of you!  I also want to send a special thank you to Ms. Lopez and Ms. Foxworthy for coaching and supporting the team.

 

SLV Water District Grant ~ We are the proud recipients of the Classic Watershed Education Grant from our own SLV Water District.  This generous grant will provide full and partial scholarships for our 5^th graders attending Science Camp.  Thank you Dusty Gipson for writing the grant and presenting the proposal to the Water Board.

 

Music Concert ~ You are invited to our 4^th and 5^th Grade Spring Music Concerts on Wednesday May 28^th.  The schedule is as follows:  Foxworthy & Miller will perform from 8:45 – 9:30, Carson & Gibney from 10:30 – 11:15 and Muirhead & Conrad from 12:30 – 1:15

 

Speech Contest ~ Today was our 19^th annual BCE Student Speech Contest.  The topic was "My Future With the BCE Way".  We had nine students selected from our 5^th grade classrooms present their speech to an audience including a panel of judges.  It was an extremely difficult decision to make; all of the students were amazing.  I'm proud to congratulate our 1^st place winner Brooke Berry, our 2^nd place winner Donald Baker, our 3rd place winner Anna Seitz, and our 4th place winner Nicole Gavron.  Great Job BCE Bears!

 

Spectra ~  If your student is in kindergarten through 3^rd grade, ask them about singing with Dizzy Burnett.  She has been our Spectra artist this week and the students have been having a great time!

Up Coming Dates to Remember

• Monday 5/26 – No School (Memorial Day)
• Thursday 5/29  = Family Dinner Night, Los Amigos
• 6/2 – 6/5 = 5^th Grade Science Camp
• Wednesday 6/11 = NO Early Out, regular dismissal time
• Thursday 6/12 = Last Day of school (12:15 Dismissal for grades 1 – 5)
• Monday 6/16 = Parent Club Meeting at 6:30in the BCE Library

Attendance Facts:

Your determination to get your students to school every day is paying off!  Our attendance went up 0.71% last month from the month before.  So far this year our attendance has averaged 95.33% , keep up the GREAT work!

 

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

 

Safety Tip of the Week:

As schedules get busier and more hectic, it is helpful to your students if they know how they are getting home before they go to school.  If you have to change plans after school starts, please give the office staff enough time to send a message, so try to call before 1:30 pm.

 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

 

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

BCE PARENTS CLUB MESSAGE & EVENTS REMINDER:

 

What a crazy, fun week for our families!  Thanks to all who volunteered over the past week for Book Fair, Open House BBQ, Carnival and Silent Auction and those who donated items to the class gift baskets and silent auction.   It means a lot to our students.  These events could not have succeed without your help!!!

 

Please, please thank the following local businesses when you have the opportunity:

BOULDER CREEK BREWERY - They have generously donated all the hamburger, hot dogs and buns to the Carnival BBQ for the past 3 years.

BOULDER CREEK PIZZA - They have generously donated all the pizza to the Carnival Concessions for the past 3 years.

ERIC HAMMER CONSTRUCTION - They have been our personal assembly team for our carnival midway game booths for the past 4 years.  However, this year, they not only assembled them, they completely rebuilt the booths.  (Thanks to the families who painted!)

JOHNNIES - They have donated the ice for many of years and solely for the past 3.  This year they doubled the amount.

Next week, we will send out a flyer acknowledging all of our donors for the Carnival and Silent Auction. 

 

 

FAMILY DINNER NIGHT:  Thursday, May 29, 4-9PM at Taqueria Los Amigos

The Taqueria will donated 20% of the night's proceeds to BCE Student Services.  Please support BCE by eating at our local Taqueria this coming Thursday.

 

SILENT AUCTION PICK UPS!

If you have not been contacted already, you will be by Saturday.  There is still a lot of stuff to be picked up.  Thanks again to all families who donated.  We were overwhelmed by the giving.

 

BCE VOLUNTEERS FOR REDWOOD MOUNTAIN FAIRE 

Help support BCE students attend science camp in 2015 volunteering either May 31^st and June 1^st at Roaring Camp in Felton.  The percentage of proceeds we receive is based on the volunteer hours we put in.  Please visit this link to sign up http://slvrmf.ivolunteer.com/bce.  We still need volunteers, we are past the May 15 deadline.  Admittance is free for volunteering adults. Children 12 and under are free.  QUESTIONS? Contact Dusty Gipson 831-338-3787 (home)

 

DATE TO REMEMBER:

 

June 16 - BCE Parents Club Meeting - Planning Session for next school year.

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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BCE Bearmail 5/22/14 - Last Day for Survey!

May 22, 2014

 

Dear Parent / Guardian,

 

There is one more day to complete the annual parent survey!  I would like to invite you to please take a few minutes to participate in this year's survey.  Your input is valuable and will assist your school's administrator to better serve the students in your school.  For those parents/guardians that do not have internet access, hard copy surveys will be available in the school offices.

 

The link to the survey will be open through tomorrow, Friday, May 23, 2014.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F2BDHNY

 

Thank you for your participation and helping to make a difference in your student's educational experience.

 

Julie Haff, Superintendent

 

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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BCE Bearmail 5/16/14

May 16, 2014

 

Dear BCE Families,

 

Thank You! ~ It was wonderful seeing so many of you at Open House on Wednesday.  The students have worked hard all year and I know how proud they were to show off their work.  Your ongoing support for your students is so important for their continued success. 

 

BCE Carnival ~ It should be much cooler this weekend and I plan on spending the day at our Carnival and Silent Auction!  I hope you are able to join me at this fun event tomorrow.

 

Family Surveys ~ If you have not done so, please complete our family survey.  The information we get from them is very important and allows us to refine what we do to better support our students and their families.  Attached you will find a link to complete the survey online; additionally we have hard copies available in the office.  THANK YOU!

The link to the survey will be open through Friday, May 23, 2014.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F2BDHNY

 

Good News! ~ BCE has again been selected by the Cotsen Art of Teaching program to participate in their two year mentoring program.  Seven of our teachers have been selected to be Cotsen fellows.  Over the course of the two years they will work closely with their Cotsen mentor for an extraordinary professional development opportunity. 

 

Congratulations! ~ BCE's own Colleen Murata (3^rd grade) has had her poem,
In the Morning, published by Creative Communication: A Celebration of Poets. She entered their Spring Poetry Contest 2014.  Congratulations Colleen, we're so proud of you!

 

Support BCE ~ Just a reminder that there are several ongoing opportunities to support our fine, fine school.  We collect Box Tops for Education all year long.  If you sign up for the Smile Amazon program a percentage of your sale will be donated to BCE and finally, you can sign up for the escript program.  For additional information on all of these great programs please visit our Parent Club web site.

 

Up Coming Dates to Remember

• Saturday 5/17 = BCE Carnival & Silent Auction
• Monday 5/26 – No School (Memorial Day)
• Thursday 5/29  = Family Dinner Night, Los Amigos
• Wednesday 6/11 = NO Early Out, regular dismissal time
• Thursday 6/12 = Last Day of school (12:15 Dismissal for grades 1 – 5)
• Monday 6/16 = Parent Club Meeting at 6:30in the BCE Library

Attendance Facts:

Missing class in elementary school sets the stage for problems later. If students are absent or tardy it is often difficult for them to stay at grade level. Students who don't read at grade level by the end of third grade are four times more likely to become high school dropouts. 

 

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

 

Safety Tip of the Week:

As long hot days of summer approach, please encourage your students to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen. Just a reminder that while hats can't be worn in class, we encourage our students to wear hats as sun protection when they are outside.

 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

 

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

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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Fwd: Special BCE Bearmail - Open House Tonight 5/14/14

May 14, 2014

 

Open House ~ I'm looking forward to seeing everyone tonight for our annual Open House.  The Parent Club BBQ starts at 5:00, the Book Fair opens at 5:30. The band performance begins at 5:45 and the classrooms will be open from 6:30 – 7:30.  Don't forget the Art Masterpiece display that will be open in the MP from 5:00 – 7:30. 

Please consider donating baskets or other containers for the silent auction prizes - we need quite a few!  You can drop them off with Mrs. Jackman in the MP room - check out the Art Masterpiece display while you are in there.

 

Family Surveys ~ If you have not done so, please complete our family survey.  The information we get from them is very important and allows us to refine what we do to better support all  students and their families.  Thank You!

The link to the survey will be open through Friday, May 23, 2014.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F2BDHNY

 

Lost and Found ~ While you are here for Open House, please take a look at our collection of Lost and Found items on the tennis courts.  Hopefully you will find some of your students' missing sweaters, sweatshirts, etc.

 

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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BCE Bearmail

May 9, 2014

 

Open House ~ I'm looking forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday for our annual Open House.  The Parent Club BBQ starts at 5:00, the Book Fair opens at 5:30. The band performance begins at 5:45 and the classrooms will be open from 6:30 – 7:30.  Don't forget the Art Masterpiece display that will be open in the MP from 5:00 – 7:30. 

 

New Superintendent ~ Our school board has selected a new superintendent!  Her name is Dr. Laurie Bruton and she comes to us from Whittier City.  She was introduced at the Board meeting on Wednesday and made a quick site visit on Thursday.  Dr. Bruton is very excited to be working with our district.  Her first official day will be July 1^st and I'm sure there will be several opportunities to meet her before we return to school in August.

 

Family Surveys ~ If you have not done so, please complete our family survey.  The information we get from them is very important and allows us to refine what we do to better support all  students and their families.  Thank You!

The link to the survey will be open through Friday, May 23, 2014.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F2BDHNY

 

Lost and Found ~ While you are here for Open House, please take a look at our collection of Lost and Found items.  Hopefully you will find some of your students' missing sweaters, sweatshirts, etc.

 

4^th grade Trip to Cabrillo ~ I had the opportunity to accompany our 4^th graders to Cabrillo College today.  Our students were amazing and it was a privilege to introduce them to a college campus and begin opening their minds to all the possibilities open to them.  We have amazing students here at BCE that will change the world!

 

Spectra ~ Do you hear the beat?  Our primary classes have been working with a Spectra artist this past week.  Each class was able to spend some time working with an African drummer and working on their percussion skills.  

 

2014 Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night

Tuesday, May 13, 6:00 pm

Incoming Sixth-Grade Parent Night will be held on Tuesday, May 13 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School Gym. 

Parents of current Fifth-Grade students are invited to come for an informative presentation on the SLVMS Sixth-Grade program and school-wide opportunities for students.

 

Up Coming Dates to Remember

• 5/12 – 5/16 = BCE Book Fair
• Wednesday 5/14 – BCE Open House & Art Show
• Saturday 5/17 = BCE Carnival & Silent Auction
• Monday 5/26 – No School (Memorial Day)
• Thursday 5/29  = Family Dinner Night, Los Amigos
• Wednesday 6/11 = NO Early Out, regular dismissal time
• Thursday 6/12 = Last Day of school (12:15 Dismissal for grades 1 – 5)

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

BCE PARENTS CLUB MESSAGE & EVENTS REMINDER:

Congratulations to our newly elected 2014-15 Parents Club Officer:

Co-President:  Tammy Schultz

Co-Vice President:  Myra Schiermeyer

Co-Secretary:  Pam Anderson and Nicole LaCoursiere-Wells

Co-Treasurers:  Judi Casey and Tomiko Ebright

Boulder Creek Clean Sweep:  Saturday, May 10 -  Take pride in our town. Help clean up between 8-12 downtown. BYOT, bring your own tools such as broom, shovel, etc.

BCE SPRING BOOK FAIR: May 12 - 16 -- HELP!!!!

Volunteers still desperately needed!  Sign up at:  www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E094AA8A622AB9-spring/3475661

BCE VOLUNTEERS FOR REDWOOD MOUNTAIN FAIRE 

Help support BCE students attend science camp in 2015 volunteering either May 31^st and June 1^st at Roaring Camp in Felton.  The percentage of proceeds we receive is based on the volunteer hours we put in.  Please visit this link to sign up http://slvrmf.ivolunteer.com/bce.  Sign must be completed by May 15. Admittance is free for volunteering adults. Children 12 and under are free.  QUESTIONS? Contact Dusty Gipson 831-338-3787 (home)

CARNIVAL - May 17:  MANY, MANY, MANY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!

Sign up through bright pink form sent home this week OR online via this link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4AA4AE2AA20-20141  Volunteer questions, please contact Lisa at lsmason755@comcast.net.  

All other questions should be directed to Tess at tesselove@gmail.com or 831-345-0636 (text is best).

SILENT AUCTION GIFT BASKETS - It is not too late to contribute!!!

Please see classroom posting or contact your teacher regarding your classroom gift basket theme and examples. Questions, please contact Millie Jackman and/or Diana Thayer through bcepc.execs@gmail.com.  

SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS - May 17:  Would You, Could You?

If you know of any potential donors or have any items/service to donate, all would be greatly appreciated.  This one of our biggest fundraisers. In order to list donor's name in our printed advertisement, the deadline for donation is Monday, May 11.  Otherwise, we will accept items until Friday, May 16, while we are setting up and list the donor in our 2nd advertisement. Contact Nicole to volunteer or with questions at Nicole.berridge@gmail.com or 331-3431.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

May 10:  Boulder Creek Clean Sweep

May 12-16:  Book Fair!!!

May 14:  BBQ for Breakfast Club

May 17:  Carnival and Silent Auction

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

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

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Special BCE Bearmail 5/7/14

May 7, 2014

 

Dear Parent / Guardian,

 

It is time for the annual parent survey!  I would like to invite you to please take a few minutes to participate in this year's survey.  Your input is valuable and will assist your school's administrator to better serve the students in your school.  For those parents/guardians that do not have internet access, hard copy surveys will be available in the school offices.

 

The link to the survey will be open through Friday, May 23, 2014.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F2BDHNY

 

Thank you for your participation and helping to make a difference in your student's educational experience.

 

Julie Haff, Superintendent

 

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

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.

BCE Bearmail 5/2/14

May 2, 2014

 

Dear BCE Families,

 

Amazing Volunteers! ~ I'd like to take this opportunity to thank ALL of our BCE volunteers.  I've been able to have a broader perspective this year and am so in awe and appreciative of all the work you do.  Our volunteers work inside the classroom with students, you work at home supporting teachers, drive and chaperone on field trips, shop for and provide breakfast to any student who needs it, organize and support carnivals, family nights, fundraisers and the list goes on and on.

 

We all love BCE and our family volunteers are such an important part of our success!  Thank you for all you do everyday!

 

To our 5^th grade families, you will be missed, but your generosity will never be forgotten.  The Middle School is lucky to have you join their school community. 

 

I'd also like to thank all of our staff members who planned & organized another successful Volunteer Luncheon.

 

Student Author Fair ~ Please join me, and many of our staff members, tomorrow at the Capitola Mall. Many classes at BCE will be participating in the Student Author Fair at Capitola Mall. Student books will be on display from 10:00 – 4:30 and there is an opportunity for students to read their book aloud to the visitors. Hope to see you there!

 

2014 Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night

Tuesday, May 13, 6:00 pm

Incoming Sixth-Grade Parent Night will be held on Tuesday, May 13 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School Gym. 

Parents of current Fifth-Grade students are invited to come for an informative presentation on the SLVMS Sixth-Grade program and school-wide opportunities for students.

 

Up Coming Dates to Remember

• Thursday 5/8 = Parent Club Meeting
• 5/12 – 5/16 = BCE Book Fair
• Wednesday 5/14 – BCE Open House & Art Show
• Saturday 5/17 = BCE Carnival & Silent Auction
• Wednesday 6/11 = NO Early Out, regular dismissal time
• Thursday 6/12 = Last Day of school (12:15 Dismissal for grades 1 – 5)

Attendance Facts:

There is a direct correlation between good attendance in kindergarten and 1^st grade and academic success in 3^rd grade.  Students can become at risk by missing nine days during their kindergarten and first grade years.  The risk of the absences negatively impacting their achievement become high when students miss 18 or more days in each of those two years.

 

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

 

Safety Tip of the Week:

One of the best ways to help BCE keep your student safe is by providing us with current contact numbers, emergency pick-up list, and health updates as needed. 

 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

 

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

BCE PARENTS CLUB MESSAGE & EVENTS REMINDER:

Special thanks to Betsy Garties and all who showed up and braved the rain on Sunday to help make a BCE Camp even more beautiful!

 

2013-2014 BCE YEARBOOK:  Order by May 2 -- 96% of the Books sold!!!

Ordered through the BCE Parents Club website https://sites.google.com/site/bceparentsclub/ or through the form sent home with your child.  Please don't miss out, there will be no more extensions!  The price is $20, payable to BCE Parents Club.  Any questions, please contact Eric at bcepc.treasurer@gmail.com.

PARENTS CLUB MEETING & 2014-2015 PC OFFICER NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS:  Thursday, May 8, 6:30PM, BCE Library

All welcome!!!  Babysitting provided.  We promised to hold the meeting to 59 minutes.

The  following folks were nominated at the March Meeting:

Co-President:  Tammy Schultz

Co-Vice President:  Myra Schiermeyer

Co-Secretary:  Pam Anderson and Nicole LaCoursiere-Wells

Co-Treasurers:  Judi Casey and Tomiko Ebright

Attached is the 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

BCE SPRING BOOK FAIR: May 12 - 16 

Volunteers still needed!  Sign up at:  www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E094AA8A622AB9-spring/3475661

BCE VOLUNTEERS FOR REDWOOD MOUNTAIN FAIRE 

Help support BCE students attend science camp in 2015 volunteering either May 31^st and June 1^st

At Roaring Camp in Felton.  The percentage of proceeds we receive is based on the volunteer hours we put in.  Please visit this link to sign up http://slvrmf.ivolunteer.com/bce.  Sign must be completed by May 15. Admittance is free for volunteering adults. Children 12 and under are free.  QUESTIONS? Contact Dusty Gipson 831-338-3787 (home)

SILENT AUCTION GIFT BASKETS - MAY 7:  Please see classroom posting or contact your teacher regarding your classroom gift basket theme and examples. Questions , please contact Millie Jackman and/or Diana Thayer through bcepc.execs@gmail.com.  

SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS - May 17:  Would You, Could You?

If you know of any potential donors or have any items/service to donate, all would be greatly appreciated.  This one of our biggest fundraisers. In order to list donor's name in our printed advertisement, the deadline for donation is Monday, May 11.  Otherwise, we will accept items until Friday, May 16, while we are setting up and list the donor in our 2nd advertisement. Contact Nicole to volunteer or with questions at Nicole.berridge@gmail.com or 331-3431.  

CARNIVAL - May 17:  MANY, MANY, MANY, MANY Volunteers needed!

Sign up through bright pink form sent home this week OR online via this link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4AA4AE2AA20-20141

Volunteer questions, please contact Lisa at lsmason755@comcast.net.  All other questions should be directed to Tess at tesselove@gmail.com or 831-345-0636 (text is best).

DATE TO REMEMBER:

May 8:  Parents Club Meeting (Officers Election)

May 14:  BBQ for Breakfast Club

May 17:  Carnival and Silent Auction

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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