Fwd: BCE Bearmail 9/20/13

September 20, 2013

Dear BCE Families,

What a wonderful Back to School Night!  Thank you for coming out and supporting your students.  The connection and communication that happens between home and school is so important to your student's success.  The teachers spent many hours putting together their presentations and materials for you and I know they appreciated seeing you here on Thursday. We are looking forward to continuing our important work together and as a school community supporting the great students of BCE.  THANK YOU!

Just a reminder - if you are dropping off or picking up your student by car, please follow the directions of our staff members that are directing traffic.  They are there to protect the students. Unfortunately we've had too many close calls lately involving cars that are ignoring the safety procedures we have in place to try and protect the children.

Does your child need insurance?  A United Way Health Care Outreach Worker can offer you free assistance in filling out an application for children's health care insurance plans.  For more information, please visit the Community Opportunities website at https://sites.google.com/a/slvusd.org/community-link/ - look under the Parent Resources tab, the flyer is titled:  Health Insurance Flyer.

Please be aware that ALL District sites are considered CLOSED between Sunset and Sunrise.  Unauthorized personnel are NOT permitted on District school sites between Sunset and Sunrise.   This will be enforced by District Security as well as the local Sheriff's Department.

Please share this information with all of the members in your household.  This is to ensure the security of our facilities and the safety of our staff and students.  Thank you for your assistance.  

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

BCE PARENTS CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

 

Thanks to all parents and guardians who have returned their Volunteer form.  We will need your support to implement this year's programs, activities, and events. Please consider volunteer. 

DRIVE FOR SCHOOL:  Rev your engines and get ready to sell tickets!

The drawing  tickets are now available for the Annual Car Give Away sponsored by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Capitola Auto Mall.  They can be picked up in the BCE Office or ordered by the attached form. 

 

Tickets will also be available for pick up and/or purchase during the following events:

 

Saturday, September 21, at Boulder Creek Farmers' Market behind the IOOF Building between Noon - 4:00PM

 

Saturday, September 28, at Santa Cruz Mountain Harvest Festival behind Jenna Sue's and the BC Hardware Store between 11:30AM-6:00PM 

Friday, October 4, at our BCE Ice Cream Social

 

Wednesday, October 9, at BCE 2-IN-1 Family Fun Night at BC Pizza between 5-7:00PM 

Please makes checks payable to: BCE Parents Club.  We will also have the Square available for Credit Card and Debit payments on above 4 events.

Pre-order tickets were handed out at Back to School Night with the exception of 4 orders.  Email confirmations will follow to ensure tickets are received. Thanks for your support.

 

100% OF MONEY RAISED THRU' THIS FUNDRAISER WILL REMAIN HERE AT BCE.  Please consider buying or selling tickets.  Any questions, please contact Nicole at bcepc.execs@gmail.com.

 

 

SAVE THE DATE:

 ICE CREAM SOCIAL:  October 4

 

2-IN-1 FAMILY FUN NIGHT (Pizza + Trivia = Fun):  October 9

 

PARENTS CLUB MEETING:  October 10

 

WALK/JOG-A-THON:  October 18

 

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-schoolchild 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 / opportunities.  The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District does not sponsor or endorse any of the organizations or events that are located here.

Attachments:  

Drive For Schools Flyer

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

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BCE Bearmail 9/13/13

September 13, 2013

Dear BCE Families,

Thank you so much for getting your students to school, and on time, every day!  There is a high correlation between student achievement and attendance.  Last year 20% of our students were absent for ten or more days and 36% of our students were tardy ten or more days. Additionally, we have many students who lose important instructional time when they leave school early.   As you can see that adds up to a lot of missed instructional time.  Good attendance is important for your student's success - thank you for supporting them!

Does your child need insurance?  A United Way Health Care Outreach Worker can offer you free assistance in filling out an application for children's health care insurance plans.  For more information, please visit the Community Opportunities website at https://sites.google.com/a/slvusd.org/community-link/ - look under the Parent Resources tab, the flyer is titled:  Health Insurance Flyer.

 

Please be aware that ALL District sites are considered CLOSED between Sunset and Sunrise.  Unauthorized personnel are NOT permitted on District school sites between Sunset and Sunrise.   This will be enforced by District Security as well as the local Sheriff's Department.

Please share this information with all of the members in your household.  This is to ensure the security of our facilities and the safety of our staff and students.  Thank you for your assistance.  

 

I'm looking forward to seeing many of you next Thursday at our annual Back to School Night.  Our teachers are working hard putting together presentations to inform you about the great year of learning ahead for our BCE Bears!  Please do not bring your children to Back-to-School Night – there will be no child care.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

 

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-schoolchild 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 / opportunities.  The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District does not sponsor or endorse any of the organizations or events that are located here.

 

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

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BCE Bearmail 9/6/13

September 6, 2013

Dear BCE Families,

It's been another busy week here at BCE! 

The students have been busy reading, writing, and enjoying our new math program.  It's wonderful to go into all the classrooms and see busy, engaged and happy students!

It was great seeing so many of you at the Parent Club meeting on Thursday.  How lucky our school is to have such dedicated, hard working and supportive families.  I'm looking forward to all the fun activities that are planned for BCE this year!

Don't forget, if you are interested in serving on the Site Council for the 2013-14 school year, please complete the attached application and return it to Margaret Zavaroni in our office no later than Friday September 13

Student Safety… We currently have many drivers with handicap placards trying to access the school grounds.  Unfortunately, we only have two handicap spaces close to the office, and two handicap spaces in the lower parking lot.  In order to keep our students safe, we are asking if your student is able bodied please consider letting them out of the car, or picking them up, at the intersection with the other students.  This will reduce the number of cars coming in and out of our small parking lot and help create a safer environment. 

On an additional safety note, if your drive on to campus and leave your car to deliver or pick up your student, please do not leave your car running.

Thank you for your help in these matters!

School Picture Day is scheduled for next Thursday September 12.  All students will have their pictures taken.  If you choose to purchase a photo package you can pay with cash or check and place the payment in the completed envelope that came home with your student or you can pay by credit card before picture day @ www.mylifetouch.com.  If you choose this option don't forget to return the completed envelope complete with payment code to your student's teacher.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.  Get lots of rest and get ready for our first five day week!

Free and Reduced Meal Application Deadline     

The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District takes part in the National School Lunch Program.  Meals are served every school day at participating schools.   Students may buy lunch for $3.25.  Eligible students may receive meals free or at a reduced-price of $.40 for lunch.    

The Student Nutrition Services is currently accepting application for free and reduced meals for the 2013-2014 school year.  Applications are available on line at www.slvusd.org under Nutrition Services. 

The Application deadline is fast approaching and all applications need to be submitted no later than Friday, September 27, 2013.

Please return your completed application to the office or Student Nutrition Services department.  We are located at 7135 Highway 9, Felton, CA  95018. 

Please contact us at (831) 335-5384, if you have questions.

 

BCE PARENTS CLUB EVENT & MEETING REMINDERS:

 

Thanks to all parents, guardians, and staff who joined us at the first meeting of the year.  We have an exciting year planned and look forward to build memories with our children and supporting their learning. 

BCE FAMILY DINNER NIGHT:  Boulder Creek Brewery and Cafe, September 11, ALL DAY

 

The BC Brewery will be kicking off our 2013-2014 BCE Family Dinner Night program. They will donate 10% of the ENTIRE DAY'S proceeds to the 5th Grade.  Monies will be used to support fieldtrips such as the Science Camp. 

 

Help spread the word - tell a friend or a neighbor to come and support BCE next Wednesday by dining out for lunch or dinner.

 

ICE CREAM SOCIAL:  Friday, October 4, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, BCE Uppers  -- SAVE THE DATE 

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-schoolchild 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 / opportunities.  The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District does not sponsor or endorse any of the organizations or events that are located here.

 

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

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BCE Bearmail 8/30/13

August 30, 2013

Dear BCE Families,

Welcome Back!  We're off to a great start and 2013-2014 promises to be another outstanding school year here at BCE. 

I am so excited to be the new principal at Boulder Creek Elementary!  After 14 years as a teacher here, I'm looking forward to working with our amazing students and families in this different role.

It's been a great first week of school.  Thank you for getting those first day packets returned.  It's important that we have up to date contact information for each student.

There is no school on Monday, September 2, in recognition of Labor Day.  Enjoy your 3-day weekend.

We have a large number of students arriving before 8 am.  There is no on-campus supervision until 8:10 am.  Please do not drop off your children before 8:10 am for their safety.

If you are interested in serving on the Site Council for the 2013-14 school year, please complete the attached application and return it to Margaret Zavaroni in our office no later than Friday September 13.

If your student has dietary restrictions, and will be eating school lunches, Student Nutrition Services (SNS) will need to be notified.  You can obtain the correct form and forward it along electronically, by clicking on the LINKS tab on the BCE website.

Our September Parent Club Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 5, in the MP room at 6:30 pm.  All BCE parents and guardians are automatic members.  Free babysitting will be provided.

Thank you for the kind words and warm welcome I have received and thank you for all the support you provide your students and our staff!

BCE PARENTS CLUB:

 

The first meeting of the new school year is Thursday, September 5, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose room.  ALL are welcome.  The agenda is attached.  We will be review and approving the Clubs Operating Budget and Events Calendar for the School Year.

 

Meetings are Peanut Free and Scent Free.  Babysitting always provided.

 

Questions contact: 2013-2014 Co-Presidents Nicole at nicole.berridge@gmail.com and Lisa at lsmason755@comcast.com.

 

 

BCE FAMILY DINNER NIGHT:  Boulder Creek Brewery and Cafe, September 11, ALL DAY

 

The BC Brewery will be kicking off the 2013-2014 BCE Family Dinner Night program. They will donate 10% of the ENTIRE DAYS's proceeds to the 5th Grade.  See you there!

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-schoolchild 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 / opportunities.  The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District does not sponsor or endorse any of the organizations or events that are located here.

 

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 hchinello@slvusd.org, or mzavaroni@slvusd.org.