The Crusader Times

Crusaders, we have just two weeks remaining in this marking period. Progress Report 2 grades will be finalized soon. Be sure to complete any missing work and stay on top of your assignments. Homework center continues to be available, as well as morning library hours if you need a quiet place to get work completed. We will also be hosting Saturday School on October 24 from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. Be sure to take advantage of these opportunities for support if you need it!

Parents, it was reported that some of our students continue to find platforms online to interact and chat with strangers online. Please talk with your students about this very risky choice, whether it is on their personal or school device. The school iPads have safety features to block such usage, but unfortunately work arounds exist. Our IT department works to block sites continuously, but the danger is still there. Crusaders, if you are accessing a Proxy server on your iPad, you are misusing your device. Regardless of the purpose to do so, taking that step is a violation of the contract you signed to use the device.

Thank you to all of the Crusaders who visited our Book Fair. And thank you to Ms. Sigala and Ms. Colin for hosting. Red Ribbon Week, Halloween and our first dance are right around the corner. Quiz bowl is looking for participants and everyone is invited to Noche de Cultura Hispana on October 28. Crusaders, with all of these positive activities to engage in at BVM, I'm sure you can find something you connect with and get involved.

Counselors met with all 8th grade students to review their transcripts. Students were taught how to read their transcript and determine their progress. Students brought home their official transcript and took a picture of the document they used to determine if they were on track for promotion or not. Parents, please ask to see their document. Counselors have the original, signed by your student. The purpose of this activity was to ensure students are aware of their progress as they move through the rest of this semester and next. While some need to take advantage of any upcoming credit recovery options, many students left the presentation realizing that they have no room to fail classes. Crusaders, we are here to support you. Ask for help and attend interventions.

SUHSD has partnered with WishWell once again to provide families with wraparound services. Parenting teens is not easy or predictable. Each child has unique needs. Our first series will be a set of Parent Empowerment workshops held at BVM during the school day to support parents on their child's middle school journey. Each session has a different topic and will run for 5 weeks. Save the dates! 10/7-11/4 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in Room 201. See the flyer below for details. Thank you WishWell, for being our community partner!

Please join me in person or online for our monthly Coffee with the Principal Meeting. The focus of this month's meeting is on safety at school and in our community. School Resource Officer Lopez will be joining us to share some important tips on keeping our teens safe. The meeting will be in room 201 or you can join using the TEAMs link below.

A few reminders to ensure a great season for everyone:

• There is no entrance fee for any MSAL game, so bring the whole family!
• Be sure to arrive early and leave plenty of time to find parking.
• Pets are not allowed on any SUHSD campus, so leave your furry (or scaly, or feathered) friends at home.
• Let good sportsmanship prevail. Treat the refs, coaches, opposing teams and each other with respect.

Cross Country Meets

• October 31st @Eastlake Middle 8:00 am

• November 7th @TBD 8:00 am

Our Dual Immersion program is hosting a Noche de Cultura Hispana on October 28th and all of our Crusader Families are invited! Entrance to the event is free. You may purchase tickets to play a series of games or get your face painted. Tacos will also be available for purchase. See the flyer below for details. This is a family event, so we hope to see many of our Crusader Families in attendance.

Communicators: We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

Nominated by Dr. Meza, Ramon Bonilla. Ramon Bonilla is an excellent oral and written communicator. In Spanish Speakers 5–6, he has developed the ability to communicate academically, clearly, and respectfully, and I am truly impressed by his accomplishments. He uses academic language effectively and communicates respectfully with classmates and teachers, while also knowing when to use colloquial language appropriately.

I am very proud of you, Ramon, for your ability to communicate proficiently in both Spanish and English. ¡Soy bilingüe y biletrado! ¡Soy alumno de Doble Inmersión!

Nominated by Dr. Meza, Ian Weber. Ian is an excellent communicator who consistently uses the target language to communicate in Spanish Speakers 3–4. He demonstrates confidence and enthusiasm when expressing his ideas and sharing his understanding. He communicates his thoughts clearly and respectfully and is not afraid to use Spanish to ask questions, clarify information, and seek assistance when needed.

Ian is a thoughtful, confident, and engaged communicator who uses Spanish purposefully to learn, connect with others, and demonstrate his understanding. Estoy muy orgullosa por tu compromiso y por comunicarte en español. Somos bilingües, biliteratos y biculturales y, ¡debes sentirte orgulloso de estarte comunicando en ambos idiomas! ¡Sigue adelante!

If you are interested in entering the California Coastal Art and Poetry contest for 2027, check out the link below. We have a lot of creative and talented Crusaders!

All public school students in California may receive a free breakfast and lunch at school. Students enter their SUHSD Student ID number to receive their meal. Breakfast is served during Nutrition Break. Cafeteria lines are open both inside and outside in the quad.

• WishWell Parent Empowerment Workshop 10/14 @ 11:00 AM in Room 201
• Coffee w/the Principal 10/22 @ 9 AM
• Noche de Cultura Hisapna 10/28 4:30-6:30 PM
• Progress Report 2 10/30
• Glow Dance 11/6

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