Dear BCE Families,
No School ~ Just a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on MONDAY. It is a Professional Learning Day and our teachers will be busy advancing their skills in Reading Workshop.
Road Status ~ Thank you for your patience as we near the end of the road construction in front of the school. It's almost complete and we will soon enjoy the benefits of sidewalks, a safe drop-off area and extra parking.
Appreciation ~ We received a lovely call in the office this week from a parent who noticed another parent giving one of our staff members a hard time as she was directing traffic before school. The caller wanted us to know how much she appreciated the work of our staff members who are keeping our students safe. Many thanks to all of you who follow the directions of our staff members who are doing their best to protect our students in a very challenging situation.
Volunteer Sign-up Days ~ Thank you so much for those of you who were able to make it to the two Volunteer Sign-up Days that were held at BCE. If you were not able to make it, there will be two days next week to take advantage of. On Tuesday, October 11 from 10:00 - 12:00 in the HR office or on Wednesday, October 12 from 8:15 - 9:45 in the cafeteria of our Tri-Campus, you are invited to drop by and begin the process of becoming one of our approved volunteers. Thank you for volunteering your time to support our BCE family!
Trading Cards ~ Please let your student know that trading cards (Pokemon, magic cards, etc.) are not allowed at school. Students may not play with or trade cards during the school day. We have had too many issues with students who are selling cards for cash or students being persuaded into trading cards.
Playground Closed ~ Just a reminder that our playgrounds are closed until 8:10 am when a staff member arrives to supervise students. Students arriving before 8:10 am may wait in the office or join students for breakfast in the MP. Unfortunately, we cannot have parents supervising students without a staff member being present. Thank you for your understanding and help in keeping all our kids safe.
GATE Parent Meeting ~ Please click here to see a flyer containing information about an upcoming GATE Parent Advisory meeting.
Halloween Costumes ~ As Halloween approaches I know many students are planning their Halloween costumes. There are a few guidelines regarding costumes. Costumes should be in good taste and safely constructed so that they do not interfere with regular class activities. Gruesome costumes and bloody, fake wounds are not appropriate for an elementary school. Weapons (including fakes), skateboards and roller blades are not allowed as part of costumes. If you are unsure, please contact your child's teacher or the office before purchasing the costume
Drive for Schools ~ Would you like to win a car or $25,000 and support BCE? Raffle tickets are $5.00 each or a book of 6 for $25.00. Tickets will be available in the BCE office through October 12. 100% of the proceeds from these raffle tickets support BCE! Thank you for supporting our students!
Up Coming Dates to Remember
- Monday 10/10 = No School (Teacher Work Day)
- Wednesday 10/12 = Family Dinner Night, Edo's
- Tuesday 10/25 = Math Night for Adults! An interactive night of elementary math. Quail Hollow Campus, 6 - 7:30pm
- Monday 10/31 = BCE Halloween Parade
- Tuesday 11/1 = Picture Make-up Day
- Thursday 11/3 = Parent Club Meting, 6:30 pm
- Thursday 11/10 = Family Science Night at BCE
- Tuesday 11/15 = Family Dinner Night, Los Amigos Taqueria
- Friday 11/11 = No School (Veteran's Day)
- November 14-18 = Family Conferences, Minimum Days (12:10 dismissal for 1st-3rd and 12:15 dismissal for 4th and 5th)
- November 14-18 = BCE Book Fair
- November 21-25 = No School (Thanksgiving Break)
Quote of the Week (Perseverance):
"When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."
Did you know???
Attendance matters as early as kindergarten. Studies show many children who miss too many days in kindergarten and first grade can struggle academically in later years. They often have trouble mastering reading by the end of 3rd grade.
Thank you for supporting your student by getting them to school every day and on time!
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
The BCE Way: BE RESPECTFUL, BE SAFE, BE RESPONSIBLE
BCE PARENT CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:
***BCE Needs You!!! Please support our Drive For Schools Fundraiser!***
Drive For Schools – You could win a new car, $25,000, or over a hundred other prizes just by supporting BCE with a purchase of Drive For School tickets. You buy tickets, BCE gets 100% of the proceeds, and you're entered into the most exciting drawing our county has ever known. We have only one week left to earn money for our school, and we are only at 25% of our goal. Please get your tickets today! A Parent Club representative will be out each morning to sell tickets, collect your tickets & cash, or to provide you with more tickets if you wish. We accept cash, check (made out to BCE Parent Club), or charge. We will also be outside of Johnnie's after school and on the weekend, so look for us! Please connect with neighbors or family who might also be interested in winning big prizes.
Family Dinner Night – Save the date for deliciousness, because Edo's Sushi is sponsoring our next Family Dinner Night on Wednesday, October 12 from 5 pm to 9 pm. Your meal not only benefits your belly, but 4th grade as well! So head on down to Edo's, enjoy the company of our fabulous BCE community, and support 4th grade!
Parents Club Meeting – Join us on Thursday, October 13 at 6:30 pm in the Multi-Purpose room for an hour of BCE Parents Club business. We want your voice to be a part of the conversation. Free daycare is always provided.
Upcoming Events:
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/sl
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).
