BCE Weekly Update

5/20: Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony at 9 a.m. (Kinstler, Biltz, Laske)

5/21: Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony at 9 a.m. (Peterson, Corcoran, Canale)

5/22: Early Release Day - Dismissal at 11:50 a.m.

5/25: No School - Memorial Day

5/27: 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony at Gulf Coast High School (6 - 7 p.m)

5/29: Early Release Day - Dismissal at 11:50 a.m. (Last Student Day)

May 18th - 2nd and 4th Grade Science Post Test

May 19th - 5th Grade State Test

May 21st - 3rd Grade Science Post Test

• • Prioritize Sleep: Ensure they get plenty of rest to ensure they are at full capacity.
  • Manage Morning Stress: Avoid rushing by preparing clothes and school bags the night before.
  • Nutritious Breakfast: Provide a healthy breakfast, avoiding high-sugar cereals that can cause a energy crash.
  • Positive Reinforcement: Remind your child that tests are just a chance to show what they know, and stay positive.

Each year the District recognizes volunteers for their time and service to our schools, staff, and students. The “New” S.H.I.N.E. Award recognizes volunteers who reach a certain number of volunteer hours.

Sarah Zynda was recognized for having over 1,500 hours. We at BCE really appreciate her time and commitment.

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The information you provide will help us plan for the 2026-2027 school year.

Students are required to wear badges at all times while on campus and while on a bus. Please ensure that your child has their badge with them each day.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Collier County Public Schools is pleased to announce the hosting of the 2026 School Age Child Care (SACC) Summer Programs, from Tuesday, June 2, through Wednesday, July 22. Your child will be supervised by experienced staff members who are knowledgeable about their school. The Site Supervisor will work in collaboration with the District SACC Coordinator to ensure the delivery of exceptional services within a secure and nurturing educational environment.

Enclosed are the 2026 SACC Informational Flyer and the Summer Child Care Enrollment Application. A separate, fully completed, signed, and dated Child Care Enrollment Application is required for each child enrolling in the SACC summer programs. Please submit applications to bcesacc@collierschools.com for eligibility review and approval. More details can be found in the attached SACC Summer Flyer. For further information on enrollment, please contact us via phone at 239.377.0825 or email at bcesacc@collierschools.com. We welcome your inquiries and are eager to provide additional details to assist you. Thank you for your interest in our program.

Sincerely

Oscar R

Site SACC Supervisor @ BCE

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Parents can access grades for students 3-12 through the portal. Below are directions.

Please call the front office to make any changes to dismissal arrangements. The number is 239-377-6300.

Please call the BCE Front Office by 2:15 p.m. to make any dismissal changes. This is to make sure that the message is delivered to the classroom teacher before dismissal. After 2:15 p.m., it will be too late to ensure that the message makes it in time.

School Phone: (239) 377-6300

School Location: 3250 Golden Gate Blvd W, Naples, FL 34120

Principal's Email: carteb2@collierschools.com

Assistant Principal's Email: corder@collierschools.com

BCE Website: https://www.collierschools.com/bce
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English

School Board Policies 2266, 3362, and 5517 – Prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity), disability, or age in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. The District School Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the education programs and activities that it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

For additional information or to report Title IX or any other discrimination/harassment concerns, contact Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Chief Human Resources Officer/ Title IX Coordinator, at (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com or at 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.

Spanish

Las políticas de la Junta Directiva Escolar 2266, 3362, y 5517 – prohíben la discriminación o el acoso basado en la raza, color, religión, país de origen, sexo (incluyendo la orientación sexual y/o la identidad de género), discapacidad o edad en cuanto a la provisión de oportunidades educativas o de empleo y beneficios. Conforme los requisitos del Título IX de las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972, la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar no discrimina por motivos de sexo o discapacidad en los programas y actividades educativas que opera.

Para más información o para reportar sobre asuntos del Título IX o cualquier otra inquietud sobre discriminación o acoso, comuníquese con la señora Valerie Wenrich, Primer Oficial de Recursos Humanos/Coordinadora del Título IX, al número (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com o a la dirección 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.

Creole

Règleman Konsèy Administrasyon Lekòl la 2266, 3362, ak 5517 – anpeche diskriminasyon oswa asèlman akoz ras, koulè, relijyon, orijin nasyonal, sèks (ki enkli oryantasyon seksyèl ak/oubyen idantite sèks yon moun), andikap, oubyen laj yon moun nan sa ki konsène opòtinite edikasyonèl oswa opòtinite travay ak benefis. Konsèy Administrasyon Lekòl la pa fè diskriminasyon sou baz sèks oswa pwoblèm andikap nan pwogram edikasyon ansanm avèk aktivite ke li opere, an rapò avèk ekzijans Tit IX nan Amandman Edikasyon 1972 la.

Pou plis enfòmasyon oubyen pou rapòte Tit IX oswa nenpòt sa ki konsène ou apwopo diskriminasyon/asèlman, kontakte Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Ofisye an Chèf Resous Imèn/ Koòdinatris Tit IX, nan (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com oubyen nan 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.