Friday, February 23, 2018

BCE Bearmail 2/23/18

February 23, 2018

Dear BCE Families,

Our BCE Way Day! ~ Today your student participated in one of our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) activities.  Classes started in the MP Room where we reviewed the BCE Way and presented each class with a copy of the book, Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud.  This book encourages positive behavior by showing the reader how kindness, appreciation and love fill all our buckets.  The next step involved going with their class to 5 different stations around school, where they were met by various staff members, and reviewed what the BCE Way looks like in each of those areas (walkways, lunch line, recess, etc.)  Our goal was to remind us all that by living the BCE Way (being Respectful, Responsible and Safe) we can fill each other's buckets as well as our own.


Superintendent's Press Release in Spanish ~ Please click on the following link to read the recent Press Release in Spanish  Letter from Superintendent-SPANISH


Family Dance ~  Many thanks to our BCE Parent Club for organizing the Family Dance last Friday night.  A great time was had by all and I hope that this was the first of many annual BCE Family Dances!

College Savings ~ Please join me on March 15 as we meet with families from SLVE and SLVMS to hear from a local Financial Planner about the advantages of early college planning.  Click here to see the flyer that will provide you with additional information.  I hope to see you there!


5th Grade Families ~ You are invited to a 6th grade information night! Come find out what is happening at SLVMS and what is in store for your kids next year!

Shannon Calden, SLVMS principal, will give an overview presentation about the SLVMS Program, discuss the transition to 6th grade, and answer any questions families may have.  The presentation is geared towards parents, but students are welcome to attend.

San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School MU Room

February 27, 2018—7-8 PM

Boulder Creek Elementary School MU Room

February 28, 2018—7-8 PM

Can't make the date for your site?  Come to the other…all are welcome!



FashionTEENS Information ~ Click here for information about the upcoming event for students at middle and high schools.


SLVUSD Charter Information Night: Hybrid/Home School Programs:  SLVUSD Charter School is hosting an Information Night on Tuesday, March 13 at the SLV Middle School Library (second floor) from 5:30-7:00 pm. Click here for a copy of the flyer. Questions regarding Charter Information Night? Email Danelle Matteson at dmatteson@slvusd.org or call 831-336-5167 or 831-335-0932


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


Upcoming Dates to Remember:

  • Wednesday 2/28 = SLVMS Transition Meeting for 5th grade families (see above)
  • Tuesday 3/6 = Spring Picture Day
  • Wednesday 3/7 = Family Dinner Night
  • Thursday 3/8 = Parent Club Meeting
  • Friday 3/9 = Family Movie Night
  • Monday 3/12 = No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
  • Thursday 3/15 = College Savings Workshop (see above)
  • 4/2 - 4/6 = No School, Spring Break

Empathy Quote of the Week :

 

 "When you sing with a group of people, you learn how to subsume yourself into a group consciousness because a cappella singing is all about the immersion of the self into the community.  That's one of the great feelings - to stop being me for a little while and to become us.  That way lies empathy, the great social virtue."

~ Brian Eno

Did you know???

Helping your student arrive to school every day and stay for the whole school day conveys to your student that you respect their teacher, the other students, and the important work that they are doing in school every day.

 

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



This is a reminder that San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District policy, as set by the Board of Trustees, declares that we are a fragrant-neutral district. As we continue to have assemblies and other site-based activities and meetings, please take care to follow the policies below for the sake of the students and members of our community who are highly allergic to fragrances and scents.

The SLVUSD Board of Trustees adopted a California School Board Association policy to make all district classrooms and offices fragrant neutral. BCE has parents, students, and community members with respiratory issues who can have negative reactions to fragrances. Please take care to follow the policy while on campus.  

 

Staff and students shall refrain from bringing furred or feathered animals, stuffed toys that may collect dust mites, scented candles, incense or air fresheners and from using perfume or cologne, scented hair spray, nail polish or nail polish remover that are not fragrance-free in classrooms or other enclosed areas or buildings. 


BCE PARENT CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

Thanks to all of you who could make it to the Valentine's Day this past Friday. If you have any pictures please share them with the yearbook staff! Thanks.

There are a lot of volunteer opportunities for our big events in the Spring including the walk-jog-a-thon (March), silent auction (April) and Carnival (May)!


Carnival is not possible without volunteers. We are currently looking for a Carnival Chair or co-chairs.  Please step up and help with these position if you want your child to experience a Carnival at BCE this Spring. If you are interested in helping to plan this event contact us right away. This is our most widely attended event and will take place Saturday, May 12, 2018, 10 AM-3 PM. E-mail us at bcepc.execs@gmail.com

 

Please note that Family Movie Night has been moved to March 9! Our master calendar had said February 9th but we had to push it back a month. We will be showing Coco! Bring a pillow and a blanket and get cozy with your friends and family! Thanks for your understanding with the schedule change.

 

Facebook: If you are on Facebook and haven't joined our Facebook group then sign-up by sending an email to bcepc.execs@gmail.com  This is a private group so members must be invited and have a student enrolled at BCE.  It is a great forum to ask questions, receive announcements and stay involved.


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




(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!)



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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).