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).