BUE Family Newsletter

We hope you have been receiving the communications and announcements from BUE. If you missed the July 25th Back to School Newsletter to Families, please click on the link below.

If you know of someone who is not receiving our newsletters and communications, please encourage them to contact the BUE office to update their contact information.

(970) 285-5703.

Dear BUE Students and Families,

We had a wonderful turn out for our Back to School Open House on Tuesday, August 8th. It was lovely to see everyone back in our school and to share laughter and icecream together!

If you missed our Open House event and have any questions, please reach out the BUE office at (970) 285-5703. We will have Office Staff available to answer questions on Monday, August 14th, 2023.

Our first day is August 15, 2023

1st Bell Rings at 7:30 a.m.

Tardy Bell rings at 7:35 a.m.

Our Kiss and Go Zone is frequently backed up during the entire 1st week of school as families are out of the routine from our summer break. Please plan to come a little early for drop off during the 1st week of school.

Please have your student bring their school supplies with them on the 1st day of school. School supply lists have gone out multiple times via electronic notifications and are posted on our website. If you know of anyone who has not received communication on this, please encourage them to contact BUE immediately as this mean we do not have their correct contact information.

We are beyond excited to see our students and are excited for the year. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

With excitement for the year ahead,

Amber Clark

Principal

Amber Scott

Assistant Principal

https://bue.garfield16.org/o/bue/live-feed

There is lots of info on our LIVE FEED.

Parents and students can download the new app from both the Google Play and Apple app stores. Just look for Garfield 16. Each of the Garfield 16 schools is connected to the app and are posting information on the site. The app can be customized to receive specific notices from chosen schools and the District.

The app provides timely notifications and offers ready access to lunch menus, bus route information, calendar information, and school form access among the many other options. This is a "one-stop-shop."

Download the app now and start customizing your access to your school(s).

Garfield 16 Overarching Mission Statement:

As a result of our efforts, all students will be successfully prepared for life in a safe and nurturing environment.

Our School Mission:

BUE is a caring community providing students with a meaningful and authentic education.

Our School Vision:

We strive to empower our students to pursue their passions and to be kind, ethical people.

Click this link for more information.

https://www.garfield16.org/page/volunteer-visitor-and-background-check-procedures

We are a four (4) day school week

Tuesdays to Friday

1st Morning Bell rings at 7:30 a.m.

End of Day bell rings at 3:15 p.m.

If you have any questions regarding transportation, please call the our Transportation Director, Steve Gardener, at the Transportation office (970) 285-5700 ext. 5130.

If your child will be riding the bus, please fill out the Bus Registration Form that will go home in Tuesday Folders on the 1st Day of School. Children will be able to ride the bus on the 1st day without the form.

Here is a bus registration form.

Here are the updated bus routes.

Students that live in downtown Parachute (on the Northwest side of I-70) can now be transported to and from Grand Valley High School. Please make sure to register your student so they can ride the bus instead of walking. A link to the form is below.

There is NO STOP AT BUE FOR MIDDLE/HIGH School students. All GVHS and GVMS students who wish to ride the bus need to fill out the bus registration form below. Consult the routes below to find the closest stop to BUE for your middle or high school student.

If you have questions or need any additional information, please call the our Transportation Director, Steve Gardener, at the Transportation office (970) 285-5700 ext. 5130.

Transportation Website

Our free breakfast and lunch program is a yearly grant process. Our district has qualified again for a free breakfast and lunch program for SY 2023-2024.

To continue to qualify for this grant, we need all families to please fill out an application for free or reduced meals, regardless of family income. The application packet will be sent home the first day of school and it can also be found using this link: Nutrition "Bites" . This will help us to continue to qualify for this program for next school year. Thank you!

• Breakfast Program: All students can receive breakfast free of charge. It is important that your child arrives at school on time as breakfast is served at 7:30 a.m.

• Lunch Program: All students can receive lunch free of charge. If your child brings lunch from home, please make sure it does NOT need to be heated in a microwave as there are no microwaves available.

Please do not send soda pop in your child’s school lunch. We ask that you send a healthier choice such as juice, water, or milk.

Parents wishing to eat lunch with their child may do so, however to be in the school during the school day requires a background check (see the section above on school safety).

Please call the school office by 9:00am if you would like to order a hot lunch. The charge for an adult lunch is $4.25 and for a visiting child it is $2.75. Please remember that the school only accepts cash or a check for payment.

Menus for the new schools year will be found on our school district Nutrition Website. They are not currently updated yet - but staff are working on them.

Meal Prices for Visitors:

Student Lunch $2.75

Milk $0.70

Adult Lunch $4.25

School Breakfast and Lunch menus are currently being created and will be updated for the start of the school year. If you are ever looking for the breakfast and lunch menus, please visit our district Nutrition Department Website where you can link directly to each month's menus.

Please keep in mind that menus have the potential to change A LOT depending on staffing issues, and product availability. Our Nutrition Department does their best to honor the posted menus, however they can be heavily impacted for a variety of reasons. If you ever have any questions, please call 285-5701 ext. 4180 with any questions or email jwilliams@garfield16.org

Our School Based Family Resource Center does a great job connecting Garfield16 Students and Families with resources. Please check out their Facebook Page and Website for for information about programs and resources, which may benefit you and your family.

FACEBOOK

WEBSITE

Please do not hesitate to reach out to our School Based Family Resource Center for more information.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Claudia Flores Cruz

Center Coordinator

970-285-5262

cflorescruz@garfield16.org

Q: When is the 1st day of School?

A: Tuesday, August 15th, 2022.

Q: What are school start and end times?

A: The first bell rings at 7:30 and the tardy bell rings at 7:35. The end of day bell rings at 3:15. (Note: We have staggered ending times. Bus riders are walked out to the busses at 3:15 and students who walk or are picked up by parents are walked out at 3:17).

Q: Who is my student's teacher?

A: If you need to know who your student's teacher is, please call our office at (970) 285-5703.

Q: What school supplies will my child need?

A: Garfield 16 has posted school supply lists for BUE students this year (see above). Families will also need to provide a backpack and appropriate gym shoes for their student(s).

Q: Does BUE offer any specials classes?

A: Yes! BUE offers a nice selection of Personal Wellness, Music and Art to all students.

Q. How much do school breakfasts and lunches cost?

A. At BUE all students benefit from a free breakfast and lunch grant obtained through the efforts of our Garfield 16 Nutrition Department. In order to continue to qualify for this grant, we need all families to fill out the Free and Reduced Application regardless of family income.

Free and Reduced Application English 23/24

Free and Reduced Application Spanish 23/24

Q: Can my child ride a bus to school.

A: Yes! We have bus routes for BUE which can be found online using this link: Garfield16 Transportation. Please contact our director of transportation, Steve Gardner, for any questions or for more information at (970) 285-5700 ext 5130.

Q: What kind of technology will my child have access to?

A: All students at BUE will have their own Chromebook. We highly encourage you to purchase Chromebook insurance in case of accidental damage. Technology insurance forms will be sent home with students on the 1st day of school and are also available using this link: Chromebook Insurance. Please return the insurance form and payment to the BUE office as soon as possible. Mr. Nathan Humphrey is our Technology Director. Technology Website

Q: Will there be a back-to-school event this year?

A: Yes! Open House for BUE will be Tuesday, August 8th at 6:00 pm.

Q: I didn't see my question here, whom should I ask?

A: Please call our office at (970) 285-5703. If we do not have an immediate answer, we will find out get back to you as soon as possible.

G16 Dress Code Policy JICA

Dressing for school in an appropriate and respectful manner is important to limit distractions, encourage kindness among classmates, and enhance school safety and sense of belonging for everyone. The following items are deemed disruptive to the classroom environment or to the maintenance of a safe and orderly school and are not acceptable in school buildings, on school grounds, or at school activities:

• Shorts, dresses, skirts or other similar clothing shorter than three inches above the knee cap

• Sunglasses and/or hats worn inside the building

• Inappropriately sheer, tight or low-cut clothing (e.g., midriffs, halter-tops, backless clothing, tube tops, garments made of fishnet, mesh or similar material, muscle tops, etc.) that bare or expose traditionally private parts of the body including, but not limited to, the stomach, buttocks, back and breasts

• Tank tops or other similar clothing with straps narrower than 1.5 inches in width

• Any clothing, paraphernalia, grooming, jewelry, hair coloring, accessories, or body adornments that are or contain any advertisement, symbols, words, slogans, patches, or pictures that:

• Refer to drugs, tobacco, alcohol, or weapons

• Are of a sexual nature

• By virtue of color, arrangement, trademark, or other attribute denote membership in gangs which advocate drug use, violence, or disruptive behavior

• Are obscene, profane, vulgar, lewd, or legally libelous

• Threaten the safety or welfare of any person

• Promote any activity prohibited by the student code of conduct

• Otherwise disrupt the teaching-learning process

Hats:

• Hats may only be worn outside the building (except for special dress-up days)

Shoes:

• Wheelie tennis shoes MUST have the wheels removed

• Sandals are ok but you must have tennis shoes for PE

• Flip flops are discouraged as they tend to get broken at school. Children trip and fall in them often getting hurt on the playground or going up and down stairs.

Students who wear inappropriate clothing will be required to change clothes (BUE keeps freshly washed options in the office) or they can call home for parents to bring a change of clothes. Please don’t allow children to wear excessive make-up, as it is a distraction in school and has resulted in students being unkind to each other.

Email: aclark@garfield16.org
Website: http://bue.garfield16.org/
Location: 0741 Tamarisk Trail, Parachute, CO 81635
Phone: 970-285-5703
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Garfield-County-School-District-No-16-216528061787894/