Friday, May 16, 2014

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.


 

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 (3rd 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: 


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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