BCE Bearmail 4/10/15

April 10, 2015

 

Dear BCE Families,

 

Assembly ~ Just a reminder that our assembly with Karen Geding Burnett, author of Simon's Hook is scheduled for next Tuesday April 14^th.  If you would like to order any books, please return your order forms to your student's teacher no later than Tuesday morning.  Additional order forms are available in the office.

Need Kindergarten? ~ Kindergarten registration for Fall 2015 is open and moving right along!  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 April 23^rd, May 12^th and May 29th.  There is also a kindergarten visitation you can bring your kindergartner to on May 29^th at 2 pm.  Please call or stop by the office to reserve your spot for a tour and/or visit.  Please call Alma Steinberg at 338-6413 or email her at asteinberg@slvusd.org for more information.

Children must be five years old by August 31^st 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.  For more information you can call 335-4475.

Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night

Tuesday, May 12, 6:00 pm

Incoming Sixth-Grade Parent Night will be held on Tuesday, May 12 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.

This is your chance to hear the scoop on Middle School and have your questions answered.

Technology Update:

Parent information meeting regarding the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Initiative will be held on the following school sites and times:

April 14, 2015

SLV High School

6:00pm-7:00pm

Multipurpose Room

April 29, 2015

SLV Middle School

6:00pm to 7:00pm

Conference Room

All parents are welcome. There will be information on the BYOD Initiative 20015-2016, as well as a question and answer session with staff. Please join us to assist you and your students in purchasing the best laptop for your students school needs.

MS Parent Information Night for Bring Your Own Device 1:1 Initiative

Middle School BYOD Parent Night is Wednesday, April 29

SLV Middle School will have a parent information night on Wednesday, April 29 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Middle School Library.

Parents of current 5th grade students are invited and welcome to come to the MS meeting, as their children will be in 6th grade next year.

The agenda will cover the district's vision, plans for implementation, and district office staff will be present at both meetings to answer questions and speak with parents at that time.

SLVUSD BYOD 1:1 Webpage

Up Coming Dates to Remember

• Wednesday 4/22 = Family Dinner Night, Boulder Creek Pizza
• Sunday 4/26 Campus Beautification Day
• 5/4 – 5/8 = BCE Book Fair 8am - 5pm
• 5/7 = Open House
• 5/11 – 5/22 = 3^rd – 5^th grade California State Testing
• 5/16 = BCE Carnival
• 5/22 = Family Dinner Night, Taqueria
• 5/25 = No School (Memorial Day)
• 6/10 = No Early Out
• 6/11 = Last Student Day, Early Dismissal (Kinder = 11:50 & 1^st – 5^th = 12:15)

Attendance Facts:

Children who miss 20 or more days of school in kindergarten through grade three do poorly in school, and are at risk of having future problems with truancy, delinquency, substance abuse, and dropping out of school.

 

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

 

Safety Tip of the Week:

Sometimes as our students get older they begin to forget basic safety rules.  The next time you're out walking with your student please check that they are continuing to look both ways when they cross the street, and are aware of moving vehicles in parking lots.  We spend a lot of time teaching our children these basic safety rules when they are toddlers; we want to make sure they are still practicing these safety rules.

 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

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

 

BCE PARENT CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

Yearbook – Don't miss out on a yearbook this year!  They are now on sale for $20. The deadline to order is April 30^th.  It's not too late to share your photos with our yearbook staff.  Email them to bouldercreekyearbook@gmail.com.  Please include the name of the event in your email.  Thanks a ton!!

 

Open House BBQ – The traditional Open House BBQ (May 7^th) is in danger of not happening this year.  We desperately need volunteers to put this together.  We are especially hoping to have 4^th grade parents.  The profits from this event will go towards the current 4^th graders' science camp adventure in 5^th grade.  Every 4^th grade family will directly benefit from a reduced tuition to the camp.  We will decide by April 17^th if we have enough volunteers to make this happen.  Please email bcepc.execs@gmail.com to volunteer with cooking, tending the register, set up and take down.

 

BCE Carnival –This year's highly anticipated event is on Saturday, May 16th from 10:30am to 3:30pm.  We will need all parents on deck!  There will be sign-ups outside your teacher's door.  We are also looking for fun but firm parents who are willing to man the special jump houses, obstacle courses, and slide so that all participants are enjoying a good old fashion fun/safe time.  If you are one of those parents, please volunteer by emailing bcepc.execs@gmail.com.

 

Officers & Committee Chairs Needed – Are you good at balancing a budget or do you know someone who is?  We need 2 treasurers next year.   We also need a co-vice president.  Many hands make light work!  We need your hands.  In order for us to provide the many programs, benefits, and, events to our BCE community that we do - we need wo/manpower.  We will definitely need 2 treasurers, a co-secretary, and a co-vice president for next year, but all positions will be up for election in May.  If there is an event or program that you and your family really enjoy, please consider being a committee chair.  All past information for any program you consider will be available to you to help you in your venture as well as a team of committed parents to back you up.

 

Family Dinner Night – Join us on Wednesday, April 22^nd for an epic night of pizza deliciousness and trivia fun at the Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub.  Proceeds will benefit the first grades, and good times will benefit everyone!

 

Campus Beautification Day – Sunday, April 26^th is the special day that BCE parents come together to bond over beautifying our school.  Please save the date!

 

 

Email us at bcepc.execs@gmail.com

Visit us at https://sites.google.com/site/bceparentsclub/

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).

 

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