Monday, December 8, 2014

BCE Bearmail 12/5/14

December 5, 2014

 

Dear BCE Families,

 

I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break.  I can't believe it's just two more weeks until Winter Break is here!

PLEASE note that Winter Break this year runs from December 22nd through January 5th.  That means that school will not resume until Tuesday January 6th.


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.

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 until we 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

  • Wednesday 12/10 = Family Dinner Night; 2 in 1 Fun! Dinner and Trivia, Boulder Creek Pizza
  • Thursday 12/11 = Parent Club Meeting, 6:30pm BCE Library
  • Friday 12/12 = Gift Shift, see above
  • Wednesday 12/17 = 1st Grade Sing, 6:00pm BCE MP Room
  • 12/22 – 1/5 = No School (Winter Break) Please note that students do not return to school until Tuesday January 6th
  • Thursday 1/8 = Parent Club, 6:30pm BCE Library
  • Friday 1/9 = Family Game Night
  • Wednesday 1/14 = Family Dinner Night (Edo's Sushi)
  • Monday 1/19 = No School (ML King Jr. Birthday)
  • Tuesday 1/20 = No School (Teacher Professional Development)

Attendance Facts = Well done BCE families!  Of all the schools in SLVUSD, our own BCE has the highest increase in attendance last month!

 

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

 

 

Safety Tip of the Week: With the wet weather upon us, please remind your students to wear sturdy shoes and walk.  Leaves, rain and mud can make for slippery conditions.

 

 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

 

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


BCE PARENTS CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

Book Fair - Thank you for all of your support of the Fall Book Fair!  It was a huge success.  A lot more books are in a lot more hands because of your support. Yeah!
 
Family Dinner Night –  Next Wednesday, December 10th is a special 2-in-1 Family Night at Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub.  Hold onto your hats and break out your best brain cells because Trivia Night is back!!!  There will be four half-hour sessions to play and win.  The first session starts at 5:30.  As the games progress so will the difficulty level, so if you have what it takes, by all means stay and try your skill at all four.  Eat some pizza, impress your friends, win some prizes, and support BCE's science program in the process.  It looks like Christmas is coming early!  See you there!
 
Parents Club Meeting - Join us on Thursday, December 11th at the BCE Library for our next meeting.  Share your ideas in our decision making process and learn about our programs, events, and fundraisers.  Free daycare is always included (as well as hot tea).  As a bonus, you get a front row seat with the amazing and talented Ms. Fosburgh. If you play your cards right, you might get an autograph or even a selfie to include with your holiday cards.  See you there!
 
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
  
Amazon Smile – Get your holiday shopping taken care of and effortlessly support BCE at the same time.  Register with the Amazon smile program and make everyone's dream come true.
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)
Check out our flier that came home with your student before Thanksgiving.  Thank you for supporting your student and the BCE Parent Club!
 
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!!





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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