BCE Bearmail 1/26/17

January 26, 2017

 

Dear BCE Families,

Reminder ~ Just as a reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow. Our amazing teachers will be participating in professional development to grow their expertise in Reading Workshop.

Congratulations  ~  Gregory Souza and Sierra Arnett have won this yearbook cover contest. Gregory's picture will be on the front cover of the 2016-17 yearbook and Sierra's artwork will be on the back cover.  Thank you to all our 5^th graders who participated in the contest.  This year's entries were the best yet and made the final decision very difficult. 

Valentines Day ~ As February rolls in we start thinking about Valentine's Day.  Please remember that if your student brings Valentine cards for 1 student in the class, they need to bring cards for all the students in their class.  Valentine's Day is not a day for hurt feelings and hearts.

The BCE Way ~ Please ask your students to describe ways that they've demonstrated the BCE Way this week.  How did they show they were RESPONSIBLE, SAFE and RESPECTFUL?

Absences ~ If your student will be absent from school due to illness, please call the BCE Attendance Line at 338-2887.  Please call every day until you student returns and let us know how their recovery is going. 

Flu Season ~ We're in the middle of flu season, please remind your students to wash their hands with soap and water on a regular basis.  Donations of tissues and anti-bacterial wipes are also always appreciated.

Lost & Found ~ As you may be aware, there are dozens of lost and found items hanging on racks in front of the office.  Please take a moment to look for anything that may belong to your student.  All items remaining at the end of January will be removed and donated to a local charity.  Thank you!

Up Coming Dates to Remember

• Tomorrow = No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
• Thursday 2/2 = Science Fair
• Wednesday 2/8 = Family Dinner Night, Burger 9
• Thursday 2/9 = Parent Club Meeting
• Monday 2/13 = No School (President Lincoln's Birthday)
• Friday 2/17 = Family Movie Night
• Monday 2/20 = No School = (President's Day)

 

Quote of the Week (Kindness)

"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."

~ Jackie Robinson

 

Did you know???

Children aged five to twelve need 10 to 12 hours of sleep a night.

 

 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

 

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

BCE PARENT CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

Science Fair – The Science Fair will be from February 1 – 3, 2017 in the Multi-Purpose Room!  We will be setting up the space on Thursday, interviewing our scientists on Wednesday, and allowing classrooms to visit the exhibits on Friday.  Please consider being an interviewer. If interested, please contact Tammy Schultz atbcepc.execs@gmail.com. 

Yearbook Link – All picture takers, we need your help!! If you have any pictures from school-wide events, please share them with us.

Do you have pictures of BCE's Halloween, Family Science Night or Holiday Sing/Celebrations?

Please upload them to our yearbook website under one of these categories or your child's teacher's name:

http://edo.entourageyearbooks.com/UploadPhotos.asp?yearbook_id=22740

 

Mini Mermaid Running Club (MMRC) – If you love running and have some time to make a difference in the lives of our BCE students, please check out the description below of the MMRC.

Mini Mermaid Running Club (MMRC) is a six week program of self-discovery, confidence-building, and goal-setting for elementary and middle school-aged girls. Having served over 6000 girls worldwide, we teach girls that the finish line is just the beginning through thoughtful curriculum and training for a 5k that addresses girls' mind, body and spirit. Through a structured curriculum-based program, MMRC gives girls the tools they need to live a healthier life.

If you are interested in bringing this program to BCE, please email Tammy Schultz at bcepc.execs@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/

(Are you great with maintaining websites and looking for a stress-free way to help the Parents Club? Please contact us at the email address above to help us get our website back on track!)

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.

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).

Special BCE Bearmail 1/25/17

January 25, 2017

 

Dear BCE Families,

This morning several adult magazines were found on campus.  It has come to our attention that there were several other reports of inappropriate magazine pictures found around Boulder Creek.  We have notified the Sheriff's Department and have filed a police report regarding this incident.  The Sheriff's Deputy will be making specific visits near and around the schools in San Lorenzo Valley to ensure the safety of the students in the area.  Students are safe at school and we will make every effort to keep you informed if further developments occur.

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

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.

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 1/20/17

January 20,2017

 

Dear BCE Families,

Reminder ~ Just as a reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL next Friday, 1/27/17. Our amazing teachers will be participating in professional development to grow their expertise in Reading Workshop.

BINGO ~ I hope you were able to join us last Friday for a fun night of Bingo!  I want to thank Laurel Johnson, Tammy Schultz and all our parent volunteers for their hard work in putting together such a fun family event!  Mark your calendars for February 17 when our Parent Club sponsors Family Movie Night.

Spelling Bee ~ Congratulations to our star spellers Abigale Krepelka and Keegan Hickey who will represent BCE at the Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee on February 4 at UCSC.  BCE is so proud of you!

Absences ~ If your student will be absent from school due to illness, please call the BCE Attendance Line at 338-2887.  Please call every day until you student returns and let us know how their recovery is going. 

Flu Season ~ We're in the middle of flu season, please remind your students to wash their hands with soap and water on a regular basis.  Donations of tissues and anti-bacterial wipes are also always appreciated.

Lost & Found ~ As you may be aware, there are dozens of lost and found items hanging on racks in front of the office.  Please take a moment to look for anything that may belong to your student.  All items remaining at the end of January will be removed and donated to a local charity.  Thank you!

Up Coming Dates to Remember

• Friday 1/27 = No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
• Thursday 2/2 = Science Fair
• Wednesday 2/8 = Family Dinner Night, Burger 9
• Thursday 2/9 = Parent Club Meeting
• Monday 2/13 = No School (President Lincoln's Birthday)
• Friday 2/17 = Family Movie Night
• Monday 2/20 = No School = (President's Day)

 

Quote of the Week (Kindness)

"Peace begins with a smile."

~ Mother Teresa

 

Did you know???

Setting a regular bedtime and morning routine can help when trying to get out the door, on time, each school morning.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

 

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

BCE PARENT CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

Science Fair – The Science Fair will be from February 1 – 3, 2017 in the Multi-Purpose Room!  We will be setting up the space on Thursday, interviewing our scientists on Wednesday, and allowing classrooms to visit the exhibits on Friday.  Please consider being an interviewer. If interested, please contact Tammy Schultz atbcepc.execs@gmail.com. 

Yearbook Link – All picture takers, we need your help!! If you have any pictures from school-wide events, please share them with us.

Do you have pictures of BCE's Halloween, Family Science Night or Holiday Sing/Celebrations?

Please upload them to our yearbook website under one of these categories or your child's teacher's name:

http://edo.entourageyearbooks.com/UploadPhotos.asp?yearbook_id=22740

 

Mini Mermaid Running Club (MMRC) – If you love running and have some time to make a difference in the lives of our BCE students, please check out the description below of the MMRC.

Mini Mermaid Running Club (MMRC) is a six week program of self-discovery, confidence-building, and goal-setting for elementary and middle school-aged girls. Having served over 6000 girls worldwide, we teach girls that the finish line is just the beginning through thoughtful curriculum and training for a 5k that addresses girls' mind, body and spirit. Through a structured curriculum-based program, MMRC gives girls the tools they need to live a healthier life.

If you are interested in bringing this program to BCE, please email Tammy Schultz at bcepc.execs@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/

(Are you great with maintaining websites and looking for a stress-free way to help the Parents Club? Please contact us at the email address above to help us get our website back on track!)

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.

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).

Special BCE Bearmail - Message from SLVUSD 1/20/17

January 20, 2017

 

Dear BCE Families,

This phone message was just sent out by the SLV School District.

For students at school, they are safe and parents will be called if weather conditions worsen and students need to be picked up.  If your students are not at school and your road is flooded or unsafe, please do not bring your students to school.  

Please call the BCE attendance line - 338-2887 - if your student is not going to attend school today.

Thank you.

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

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.

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 1/13/17

January 13,2017

 

Dear BCE Families,

Happy New Year! ~ I hope you all had a wonderful Winter Break and were able to enjoy lots of quality time with those amazing students of yours.  2017 promises to be an exciting year full of growing, learning and a few surprises along the way!

Reminder ~ Just as a reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday as we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday.

BINGO ~ Wrap up warmly and please join me tonight for Family BINGO Night!  The fun begins at 6:30 in the MP and there is no charge to play Bingo.  Additionally, there will be pizza and dessert available for purchase.  Proceeds from these food items will support Science Camp.  Thank you to our Parent Club for sponsoring this fun event.

Rain ~ Thank you for your flexibility and patience during this last round of storms.  As much as we'd love to never have to cancel school, our priority is always your student's safety.

If you did not receive a phone call from the District's automated system regarding the school closure, please make sure you have completed your SLV Parent Portal and returned there to complete registration.  Directions on how to complete the portal can be accessed by clicking here.  If you have completed your Parent Portal, but have changed phone numbers or if you need further assistance please contact our wonderful registrar Alma Steinberg at 338-6413.

If you have already completed your Parent Portal and registration, but are still having difficulties, sign in to the portal and select "Contact Manager" then follow directions to update contact information.

Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) ~ I am excited to remind you of our next Triple P workshop!  On Thursday evening from 6:00 -7:30 pm Cori Burt will be presenting on "Encouraging Your Child's Self-Esteem".  The workshop is free and includes childcare and light snacks.  Please click here to find out more information about this workshop and here for more information about a very special 8-week group that will be starting in February.

Lost & Found ~ As you may be aware, there are dozens of lost and found items hanging on racks in front of the office.  Please take a moment to look for anything that may belong to your student.  All items remaining at the end of January will be removed and donated to a local charity.  Thank you!

Up Coming Dates to Remember

• Monday 1/16 = No School (Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday)
• Wednesday 1/18 = Family Dinner Night, Edo's
• Thursday 1/19 = Triple P Parenting Seminar, Encouraging Your Child's Self-Esteem
• Friday 1/27 = No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
• Thursday 2/2 = Science Fair
• Wednesday 2/8 = Family Dinner Night, Burger 9
• Thursday 2/9 = Parent Club Meeting
• Monday 2/13 = No School (President Lincoln's Birthday)
• Friday 2/17 = Family Movie Night
• Monday 2/20 = No School = (President's Day)

 

Quote of the Week (Self-discipline):

"Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment."

~ Oprah Winfrey

 

Did you know???

If you have any current legal documentation that defines custody, restricts visitation or in other ways impacts your student, please make sure that the office has a copy and that we receive updated copies as necessary.  Thank you for helping us to keep your student safe.

 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

 

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

BCE PARENT CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

Free Bingo Night – Holy cow!!  This is happening tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 in the Multi-purpose Room!  We will be rocking the bingo action like no other.  If you like fun then you will want to wrap up warm, get to the MP room, grab your free bingo boards, and join some friends for a night of awesomeness.  Each bingo round will see an adult winner and a child winner.  We will also be serving pizza for $2 and baked goods for $1.  Ms. Peterson's class will be providing the lovely treats and running the bake sale to benefit 5^th grade science camp.  We hope to see you there!!

 

Family Dinner Night – Run, don't walk to Edo's Sushi Bar & Grill on Wednesday, January 18^th from 5 – 9 pm. This amazingly delicious restaurant (and I mean DELICIOUS) is sponsoring our January Family Dinner Night with 20% of the night's proceeds benefiting our art program here at BCE. You can dine in or carry-out (338-2099).  Check out their menu at http://bouldercreeksushi.com.

 

Science Fair – The Science Fair will be from February 1 – 3, 2017 in the Multi-Purpose Room!  We will be setting up the space on Thursday, interviewing our scientists on Wednesday, and allowing classrooms to visit the exhibits on Friday.  Please consider being an interviewer. If interested, please contact Tammy Schultz at bcepc.execs@gmail.com.

Yearbook Link – All picture takers, we need your help!! If you have any pictures from school-wide events, please share them with us.

Do you have pictures of BCE's Halloween, Family Science Night or Holiday Sing/Celebrations?

Please upload them to our yearbook website under one of these categories or your child's teacher's name:

http://edo.entourageyearbooks.com/UploadPhotos.asp?yearbook_id=22740

 

5TH GRADE PARENTS! Please remind your 5th graders their BCE Yearbook Cover Contest submissions are due to their teachers by Tuesday January 17th. 

Mini Mermaid Running Club (MMRC) – If you love running and have some time to make a difference in the lives of our BCE students, please check out the description below of the MMRC.

Mini Mermaid Running Club (MMRC) is a six week program of self-discovery, confidence-building, and goal-setting for elementary and middle school-aged girls. Having served over 6000 girls worldwide, we teach girls that the finish line is just the beginning through thoughtful curriculum and training for a 5k that addresses girls' mind, body and spirit. Through a structured curriculum-based program, MMRC gives girls the tools they need to live a healthier life.

If you are interested in bringing this program to BCE, please email Tammy Schultz at bcepc.execs@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/

(Are you great with maintaining websites and looking for a stress-free way to help the Parents Club? Please contact us at the email address above to help us get our website back on track!)

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.

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).

Special BCE Bearmail 1/12/17 - Parent Club Meeting & Bingo!

January 12, 2017

 

Dear BCE Families,

Tonight is our first parent club meeting of 2017.  Make it your New Year's resolution to come along and join the fun!  See you later at 6:30 pm in the BCE Library.  Free childcare is available in room 22.

B-I-N-G-O

Bingo Night is tomorrow night, Friday January 13th from 6:30 - 8 pm in the MP room!  Get rid of your cabin fever, dress warmly, and come join us for a super fun evening of FREE Bingo!  Anyone can win!  

There will be a yummy bake sale and pizza with proceeds benefiting 5th grade science camp.

If you are a 5th grader or parent of a 5th grader, please help us make this bake sale a success by dropping off a bake sale item at the office or bringing one with when you attend in the evening.

We are still in need of donations for prizes.  If you have gift cards you can donate or any other new item that you may want to re-gift, please bring to the office or let Laurel Johnson know at 831-331-0009 or aquahealmom@gmail.com>

See you tomorrow night at 6:30 pm in the MP room!  :-)

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

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.

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).

School is open today (Tuesday, 1/10/17)

Roads are open and power is on so school is open!  Drive safely! 

Best,

Liza Miller

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2nd Grade, Teacher

GATE Co-Coordinator
Boulder Creek Elementary School
lmiller@slvusd.org
831-338-6413

Classroom News & Info - http://miller23bce.blogspot.com
Room 9 Wishlist - http://tinyurl.com/BCEroom23

Donor's Choose Page - http://www.donorschoose.org/bce-ms.miller (Help fund my project!)

The BCE Way!

• Be Respectful
• Be Safe
• Be Responsible

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