BCE Bearmail 11/20/15

November 20, 2015

 

Dear BCE Families,

 

Thanksgiving Holiday ~ Please remember that our Thanksgiving break begins Monday and there will be no school next week from 11/23 – 11/27.  I wish all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving and I for one will be giving thanks for having the privilege of working with amazing students, fabulous families, and sensational staff!

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.

Science Fair ~ Just a reminder that the BCE Science Fair will be taking place at the end of January.  All students from kindergarten through 5^th grade are invited to participate.  For more information visit http://bce.slvusd.org/student-activities/science-fair or contact our wonderful science teacher Patty Hayes.  Completed application forms can be returned to the office by December 11^th.

BOULDER CREEK ELEMENTARY'S HOLIDAY GIFT SHIFT!

Please mark your calendar for the annual BCE Gift Shift, on Friday December 11^th, 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 will also 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 10^th.

Up Coming Dates to Remember

• Monday, 11/23 – Friday, 11/27 = No School (Thanksgiving Break)
• 12/21 – 1/4 = Winter Break (Please note that students will return to school on Tuesday January 5^th)

Quote of the Week (Pride):

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you've imagined."

                                                Henry David Thoreau

 

Did you know???

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.

 

Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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

BCE PARENT CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

Family Dinner and Fun Night @ Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub - Wednesday, December 9, 4-9PM

A percentage of the night's proceed will benefit the BCE Music Program.  More details will be shared regarding the "FUN" in next week's Bear Mail.

Science Fair  - Boulder Creek Elementary Science Fair, January 21st 2016, is open to all students, from Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Our Science Fair is a place where students can explore the world of science.  Participants design and perform their own experiment, then present their findings in a non-competitive and supportive setting.

 

For more information about what a science fair project looks like, time line suggestions, topics to choose from, application forms or any other questions please visit http://bce.slvusd.org/student-activities/science-fair or contact Karen Hoogner at 831-703-4750 / hoogner@yahoo.com, or Patty Hayes (BCE Science Teacher) at phayes@slvusd.org.

 

If you would like to participate in the BCE Science Fair please complete an application form and return to the school office by 11th Dec 2015.

Gift Shift – On Friday, December 11^th we will have our beloved Gift Shift.  We will be collecting donated items for children and adults alike that students and parents can choose to re-gift to a loved one.  After the Thanksgiving holiday, we will have donation bins set up in the office.  Please start looking through your things now.  Adult items seem to be the most in need.  Thank you for your support.  Please reach out to the address below for extra information.

 

Yearbook – GOT PICTURES of Pajama Day, Crazy Hair Day, Twins Day, Fire Safety Week or the Halloween Parade???

Please help us capture the school year.  Digital photos may be uploaded to our yearbook website:http://link.entourageyearbooks.com/view_account.asp?l=06D2B1A2-C89D-438E-8592-0A06252BCCD0   This link should take you to the Boulder Creek Elementary School page for uploading photos.  If it doesn't, just search for our school.  Entourage Link will have you create a log-in and password.  Please file the picture under the appropriate category.  Questions contact Nicole.berridge@gmail.com

 

Facebook – Find us and like us on Facebook.  Search for Boulder Creek Elementary Parent Club.

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).

BCE Bearmail 11/13/15

November 13, 2015

 

Dear BCE Families,

 

Congratulations! ~ Let's congratulate Bryce in Mrs. Anderson's class, who is being honored for winning 2nd place in the Bookshop Santa Cruz Young Writers Contest. His narrative, The Big Trip, will be published in a book that can be purchased at the bookstore. A copy of the book will be available to check out at the BCE library! Bryce will receive a gift certificate, have his photo in the Sentinel, and will read his story on KZSC radio on Tuesday, December 1st during a live broadcast from 7-8pm. 

Family Conferences ~ Conferences start next week and we will have early dismissal every day (please note times below).

If an emergency comes up and you are not able to keep your conference time, please notify the office (338-6413) and we will contact your student's teacher.

Dismissal times for Conference Week are as follows: (Note that these are NOT early out times.)

• 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

 

IMPORTANT REMINDER ~ Our Thanksgiving Break this year is a week long.  There will be no school the week of November 23^rd – 27^th

 

BCE Book Fair ~ The Book Fair will take place next week in our library form 8am to 5pm. Our book fairs are the only source of funding available to our library and all profits go to purchase new books and library equipment for BCE students.  When you're visiting campus for your student's conference, consider stopping by for a look and perhaps even some holiday shopping!

 

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.

 

Up Coming Dates to Remember

• 11/16 – 11/20 = Family Conference Week, Minimum Days (Dismissal Times: 
• Kinder = 11:50, 1^st -3^rd = 12:10, 4^th & 5^th = 12:15)
• 11/16 – 11/20 = Book Fair, BCE Library
• Monday, 11/23 – Friday, 11/27 = No School (Thanksgiving Break)
• 12/21 – 1/4 = Winter Break (Please note that students will return to school on Tuesday January 5^th)

Quote of the Week (Responsibility):

"With great power comes great responsibility."

                                                Spiderman #7

 

Did you know???

Your student's teacher will be asking you to confirm contact information during your conference next week.  If there are additional people you would like to add to your student's list of emergency contacts, please bring the names and current phone numbers with you.  Our priority is your student's safety!

 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

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

BCE PARENT CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

Thank you Red Pearl – With the amazing efforts of the Red Pearl and all of you, we were able to raise about $470 for our science program here at BCE.  We are amazed and thankful!!  

 

Science Fair  - Boulder Creek Elementary Science Fair, January 21st 2016, is open to all students, from Kindergarten through 5th grade.

 

Our Science Fair is a place where students can explore the world of science.  Participants design and perform their own experiment, then present their findings in a non-competitive and supportive setting.

 

For more information about what a science fair project looks like, time line suggestions, topics to choose from, application forms or any other questions please visit http://bce.slvusd.org/student-activities/science-fair or contact Karen Hoogner at 831-703-4750 / hoogner@yahoo.com, or Patty Hayes (BCE Science Teacher) at phayes@slvusd.org.

 

If you would like to participate in the BCE Science Fair please complete an application form and return to the school office by 11th Dec 2015.

Gift Shift – On Friday, December 11^th we will have our beloved Gift Shift.  We will be collecting donated items for children and adults alike that students and parents can choose to re-gift to a loved one.  After the Thanksgiving holiday, we will have donation bins set up in the office.  Please start looking through your things now.  Adult items seem to be the most in need.  Thank you for your support.  Please reach out to the address below for extra information.

 

Yearbook – GOT PICTURES of Crazy Hair Day, Twins Day, Fire Safety Week or the Halloween Parade???

Please help us capture the school year.  Digital photos may be uploaded to our yearbook website:http://link.entourageyearbooks.com/view_account.asp?l=06D2B1A2-C89D-438E-8592-0A06252BCCD0   This link should take you to the Boulder Creek Elementary School page for uploading photos.  If it doesn't, just search for our school.  Entourage Link will have you create a log-in and password.  Please file the picture under the appropriate category.  Questions contact Nicole.berridge@gmail.com

 

Facebook – Find us and like us on Facebook.  Search for Boulder Creek Elementary Parent Club.

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).

 

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 asteinberg@slvusd.org, or mzavaroni@slvusd.org.

Special BCE Bearmail 11/10/15

November 10, 2015

 

Dear BCE Families,

 

Family Dinner Night - Be at the Red Pearl TONIGHT, Tuesday, November 10^th from 4pm – 9pm to enjoy some amazing food and to support the BCE science program at the same time. Better yet, order at www.redpearlonline.com, by phone 831-338-9800, or by fax 831-338-9803, and eat in the comfort of your own home.  Whether you use forks or chopsticks, you can take satisfaction in knowing that the science program will be using the funds from your chow mein to purchase lab experiments and equipment.  

 

No School Tomorrow – Just a reminder that there is no school for our students TOMORROW, Wednesday, November 11th.  We will join the rest of the nation as we celebrate Veterans' day and honor the men and woman who have served our country.

 

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).

 

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 asteinberg@slvusd.org, or mzavaroni@slvusd.org.

BCE Bearmail 11/6/15

November 6, 2015

 

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 there is no school for our students next Wednesday, November 11th. We will join the rest of the nation as we celebrate Veterans' day and honor the men and woman who have served our country.

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.

Family Conferences ~ Conferences will be held the week of November 16^th through the 20th.  If you have not yet received sign-up information from your student's teacher, you should be receiving it soon. 

Dismissal times for Conference Week are as follows: (Note that these are NOT early out times.)

• 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

 

Our Thanksgiving Break this year is a week long.  There will be no school the week of November 23^rd – 27^th

 

BCE Book Fair ~ The Book Fair will take place in our library from 8am to 5pm during Family Conference week, 11/16 – 11/20.  Our book fairs are the only source of funding available to our library and all profits go to purchase new books and library equipment for BCE students.  When you're visiting campus for your student's conference, consider stopping by for a look and perhaps even some holiday shopping!

Up Coming Dates to Remember

• Tuesday 11/10 = Family Dinner Night, Red Pearl
• Thursday 11/12 = Parent Club Meeting, 6:30
• Wednesday 11/11 = No School (Veteran's Day)
• 11/16 – 11/20 = Family Conference Week, Minimum Days (Dismissal Times: 
• Kinder = 11:50, 1^st -3^rd = 12:10, 4^th & 5^th = 12:15)
• 11/16 – 11/20 = Book Fair, BCE Library
• Monday, 11/23 – Friday, 11/27 = No School (Thanksgiving Break)
• 12/21 – 1/4 = Winter Break (Please note that students will return to school on Tuesday January 5^th)

Quote of the Week (Success):

"Success is not measured by what you do compared to others.  Success is what you do compared to what you are capable of doing."

                                                Zig Ziglar

 

Did you know???

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!

 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

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

BCE PARENT CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

 

Family Science Night  - Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and participants for another super fun, super successful Family Science Night. Air We Go!

 

Family Dinner Night - Be at the Red Pearl Tuesday, November 10^th from 4pm – 9pm to enjoy some amazing food and to support the BCE science program at the same time. Better yet, order at www.redpearlonline.com, by phone 831-338-9800, or by fax 831-338-9803, and eat in the comfort of your own home.  Whether you use forks or chopsticks, you can take satisfaction in knowing that the science program will be using the funds from your chow mein to purchase lab experiments and equipment.  

 

Gift Shift – On Friday, December 11^th we will have our beloved Gift Shift.  We will be collecting donated items for children and adults alike that students and parents can choose to re-gift to a loved one.  After the Thanksgiving holiday, we will have donation bins set up in the office.  Please start looking through your things now.  Adult items seem to be the most in need.  Thank you for your support.  Please reach out to the address below for extra information.

 

Facebook – Find us and like us on Facebook.  Search for Boulder Creek Elementary Parent Club.

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).

 

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 asteinberg@slvusd.org, or mzavaroni@slvusd.org.

Special BCE Bearmail - Family Science Night TONIGHT 11/5/15 at 6:30 pm

November 5, 2015

 

Dear BCE Families,

 

 

FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT – Air We Go!  TONIGHT, November 5, 6:30, BCE Multipurpose Room 

Although you can't see it, air is all around you; pushing, flowing and moving. Join us tonight to explore ten different activities to find out some of the things that air does. Use air power to make things fly or hover, examine local air samples and experiment with the mighty force of air.  Volunteers still needed, contact Nicole.berridge@gmail.com or text 831-331-3431.

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).

 

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 asteinberg@slvusd.org, or mzavaroni@slvusd.org.