Tuesday, November 25, 2014

BCE Bearmail 11/25/14 - No School Reminder

November 25, 2014
Dear BCE Families,

Happy Thanksgiving!  Remember that there is no school on Wednesday - Friday, November 26-28.  School resumes with the normal schedule starting on Monday, December 1.

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-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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Saturday, November 22, 2014

BCE Bearmail 11/21/14

November 21, 2014

 

Dear BCE Families,

 

Family Conferences ~ Conferences continue and run through Tuesday (Nov. 25th). 

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

PLEASE notify your teacher by email or call the office ahead of time if you are not able to make your conference time. 


Thanksgiving Holiday ~ Please remember that our Thanksgiving break begins Wednesday.  I wish all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving and I for one will be giving thanks for having the privilege of working with these amazing students, fabulous families, and sensational staff!


Canned Food Drive ~ The Valley Christmas Project Canned Food Drive is off and running.  Please send in your non-perishable donations to help support families in our community.  This is a great opportunity for our children to discover the good feeling we receive when we do good things for others.

 

BOULDER CREEK ELEMENTARY'S HOLIDAY GIFT SHIFT!

Please mark your calendar for the annual BCE Gift Shift, on Friday December 12th, 12:00 - 6:00. We will be collecting gently used toys, books, videos, and video games; however, we do not accept clothing items.  This year we would also like to have a section with items suitable for children to give to adults.  Donations can be delivered to the Office at Boulder Creek Elementary starting the week after Thanksgiving Vacation.  We will set up everything on Thursday, December 11th.

Then please plan to come to the Gift Shift on December 12th!  All families are welcome to come.  Select and take home free gifts for your children and let your children possibly select something for you, or a sibling; while demonstrating the spirit of recycling.  Remember, you don't have to donate to participate.  Children must come with an adult, but adults don't need to come with children.  

 

Up Coming Dates to Remember

  • Friday 12/12 = Gift Shift
  • 12/22 – 1/5 = No School (Winter Break)

Attendance Facts = Just by being present at school, your child is learning how to be a good citizen by participating in the school community, learning valuable social skills, and developing a broader world view.

 

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

 

 

Safety Tip of the Week: Please remind you student to walk safely in designated areas.  Our wet fall weather often limits visibility and makes walkways and stairs slippery.

 

 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and Thanksgiving Break!

 


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


BCE PARENTS CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

Amazon Smile - If you shop on Amazon.com, there is an easy way to benefit your student through each purchase that you make.
You just need to register at the Amazon smile program.
It is very easy to sign up:
  • On your first visit to Amazon Smile (smile.amazon.com), you are prompted to select a charitable organization from our list of eligible organizations 
  • Select Boulder Creek Elementary Parent Club.
  • Use this website when ordering on amazon and .5% will come to the BCE Parents Club  (http://smile.amazon.com)
There will be a flier coming home with your student before Thanksgiving!
Thank you for supporting your student and the BCE Parent Club!
 
Holiday Gift Shift
It's time to clean out your closets!  Please mark your calendar for the annual BCE Gift Shift, on Friday, December 12, 12:00 – 6:00.  We will be collecting gently used toys, books, DVDs and video games; however, we do not accept clothing items.  We will also have a section with items suitable for children to give to adults.  Donations can be delivered to the office at BCE the week after Thanksgiving vacation until Thursday, December 11.  Then it's your turn to shop.  All families are welcome.  Select and take home free gifts for your children and let your children possibly select something for you, or a sibling; while demonstrating the spirit of recycling.  Remember, you don't have to donate to participate.  Children must come with an adult, but adults don't need to come with children.  If you are interested in helping with setup, cleanup or during the Gift Shift, please contact: Theresa Brees @ Breesbc@yahoo.com,, Melanie Dudley @ 831-338-3365
 
Yearbook
We have a great process for getting as many students represented in this year's book as possible.  We have an email account that any and all can send pictures to after a classroom or school event.  Just email your photos for sharing to bouldercreekyearbook@gmail.com. Only our wonderful Committee Chairperson, Wendy Sigmund will be able to view them. Please include the event in your email. Thanks a ton!!
 
Walk/Jog-a-thon
Thank you all for your support of this fabulous event and fundraiser.  We are still accepting pledges so send them along as you get them.  You all make BCE such an amazing place to be!

Don't forget that on Nov.28th Santa will be riding into town. Join him for the fun and festivities beginning at 5pm downtown. See you there!



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



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.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Special BCE Bearmail - Conference Minimum Schedule Begins Tomorrow 11/19/14

November 18, 2014

 

Dear BCE Families,

 

Family Conferences ~ Conferences start TOMORROW, Wednesday (Nov. 19) and run through next Tuesday (Nov. 25). 

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


PLEASE notify your teacher by email or call the office ahead of time if you are not able to make your conference time.

 

Book Fair ~ The BCE Book Fair is open all week from 8 am until 5 pm.  This will be a great opportunity to pick up some holiday gifts and help support the BCE Library!  THANK YOU


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-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



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, November 14, 2014

BCE Bearmail 11/14/14

November 14, 2014

 

Dear BCE Families,

 

Mountain Community Resources ~ Our staff had the opportunity to meet with representatives from Mountain Community Resources on Wednesday.  We were so impressed with their presentation about some of the services they offer (food bank, parent education, disaster preparedness, etc.) and would like to encourage you to contact them if you would like to take advantage of any of their services, or even use them as a springboard to other community resources.  Please contact them at www.communitybridges.org or phone them at 335-6600.  We are very lucky to have this amazing resource to support all our families in the valley. 


Canned Food Drive ~ The Valley Christmas Project Canned Food Drive is up and running.  Please send in your non-perishable donations to help support families in our community.  This is a great opportunity for our children to discover the good feeling we receive when we do good things for others.

Family Conferences ~ Conferences start Wednesday (November 19th) and run through the following Tuesday (November, 25th)

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
      •  
  • PLEASE notify your teacher or call the office ahead of time if you are not able to make your conference time. 

Book Fair ~ The BCE Book Fair is open all next week, from 8 am – 5 pm.  This will be a great opportunity to pick up some holiday gifts and help support the BCE Library!  THANK YOU

Clothing donation ~ We have run out of extra pants for both boys and girls in K-3 grades.  If you have old pants, especially sweatpants (fit all shapes and sizes!), please consider donating them to the BCE office.

Reminder ~ Please remember to always check-in at the office any time you are on campus to volunteer, pick up your student early, or even to drop off a lunch.  Thank you for helping us keep our school family safe.

 

Up Coming Dates to Remember

  • 11/17 – 11/21 = BCE Book Fair
  • 11/19 – 11/25 = Family Conferences, Early Dismissal (see above)
  • 11/26 – 11/28 = No School (Thanksgiving Holiday)

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 and being on time every day!

 

Safety Tip of the Week:

Please make sure the office has current contact information for you and all your authorized Emergency Contacts.  

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


BCE PARENTS CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

Book Fair
Books! Books! Who doesn't love books?!  The BCE Book Fair begins next week on Monday, November 17th – just in time for the holidays.  This is your chance to make all of the folks on your holiday list happier than a pigeon driving a bus.  Just stop by the library any day next week before, after or during school (8 am - 5 pm) and shop away.  While you're at it, buy yourself something nice too.  You deserve it!
Ms. Woolliscroft could really use some extra elves.  If you would like to volunteer to help out, please sign up at Fall Book Fair (click on this link) or at the BCE office. 

Holiday Gift Shift
It's time to clean out your closets!  Please mark your calendar for the annual BCE Gift Shift on Friday, December 12, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm.  We will be collecting gently used toys, books, DVDs and video games; however, we do not accept clothing items.  We will also have a section with items suitable for children to give to adults.  Donations can be delivered to the office at BCE from Monday, December 1 through Thursday, December 11.  Then it's your turn to shop! All families are welcome.   Select and take home free gifts for your children and let your children possibly select something for you, or a sibling while demonstrating the spirit of recycling.  Remember, you don't have to donate to participate.  Children must come with an adult, but adults don't need to come with children.  If you are interested in helping with setup, cleanup or during the Gift Shift, please contact: Theresa Brees @ Breesbc@yahoo.com,, or Melanie Dudley @ 831-338-3365
 
Yearbook
We have a great process for getting as many students represented in this year's book as possible.  We have an email that any and all can send pictures to after a classroom or school event.  Just email your photos for sharing to bouldercreekyearbook@gmail.com.  Only our wonderful Committee Chairperson, Wendy Sigmund, will be able to view them.  Please include the event in your email.  Thanks a ton!!
 
Walk/Jog-a-thon
Thank you all for your support of this fabulous event and fundraiser.  We are still accepting pledges so send them along as you get them.  You all make BCE such an amazing place to be!


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



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, November 10, 2014

BCE Bearmail 11/7/14

November 7, 2014

 

Dear BCE Families,

 

Family Science Night ~ It was so great to see so many of you last night at our Family Science Night! What a wonderful Parent Club we have to organize such an educational and magical event!


No School – Just a reminder that next Tuesday, November 11th, is a school holiday.  We will honor Veterans Day and remember the people who have defended and protected the United States

Family Conferences ~ Conferences will be held towards the end of November.  If you have not yet received sign-up information from your student's teacher, you should be receiving it soon.  Wednesday, November 19th of 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

Free Dental Screening ~ On Thursday Nov. 13th, Dientes Community Dental Clinic will be offering free dental services including: new patient exams, dental cleaning by dental hygienists, sealants, and X Rays.  The clinic will run from 8:30 – 3:00 in our multi-purpose room.  Please complete the attached form and return it to your student's teacher ASAP If your family already has Medi-Cal or other dental insurance, Dientes will bill them for their services, you will not be responsible for any payment. If your student, has no insurance and/or cannot afford the $68 fee, Dientes will definitely do all services for free.

 

Reminder ~ Please remember to always check-in at the office anytime you are on campus to volunteer, pick up your student early, or even to drop off a lunch.  Thank you for helping us keep our school family safe.

 

Up Coming Dates to Remember

  • Tuesday 11/11 = No School (Veteran's Day)
  • Wednesday 11/12 = Family Dinner Night, Red Pearl
  • Thursday 11/13 = Parent Club Meeting
  • Thursday 11/13 = Dental Clinic
  • 11/17 – 11/21 = BCE Book Fair
  • 11/19 – 11/25 = Family Conferences, Early Dismissal (see above)
  • 11/26 – 11/28 = No School (Thanksgiving Holiday)

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 and being on time every day!

 

Safety Tip of the Week:

Thank you for reminding your students to walk on the right side as they go upstairs on down a sidewalk. 


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


BCE PARENTS CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

Wow! If you were at last night's Family Science Night you know how truly magical it was.  Students and parents alike learned some great magic and a lot of science.  Sending out a huge thank you to all of the volunteers, our amazing principal, and Nicole Berridge for making this event happen for our families.  
 
Walk/Jog-a-thon - The Walk/Jog-a-thon pledges were due today to your teacher.  We will be tallying pledges and announcing the classroom winners next week.  Thank you so much for all of your support.  Your efforts will allow us to provide much needed resources to our beautiful school.  Again, I would like to send out a huge thank you to all of the volunteers, our incredible teachers, amazing principal, and the wonderful Dusty Gipson for making this event so awesome.
 
Red Pearl - Please join us for our Family Dinner Night at the Red Pearl this Wednesday, November 12th.  The fabulous restaurant will be donating 20% of its profits to our fantastic Fourth grades.  Great meal, supporting students – it's a win-win!!
 
Meeting - Please join us for our November meeting next Thursday, November 13th at 6:30 in the BCE Library.  We would love to hear your ideas and to have you share in the Parents Club's decisions.  We'll save you a seat.
 
Yearbook - In just a little over two short months we've enjoyed so many wonderful events here at BCE.  Did you happen to capture any of it on film?  If you did and you would like to share your photos with us for this year's yearbook, please email them to bouldercreekyearbook@gmail.com.  Only our yearbook chair will have access to them at this site.  We would love to have a variety of students represented in the yearbook and your pictures will help us accomplish this.  Thank you so much! 


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



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.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Special BCE Bearmail 11/5/14 - FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT TOMORROW!!!

November 5, 2014

 

Dear BCE Families,

 

Family Science Night – Abracadabra!  You have been magically invited to join us for a free night of science fun.  Bring the whole family down to BCE TOMORROW, November 6th at 6:30 pm in the MP room.  The Children's Discovery Museum will help you and your child explore the magic of science.  It's a night you won't want to miss. 


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-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



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.