Principal's Weekly Update

It's been a challenging week for our students, and we want to share with you the areas of concern we are seeing on the rise:

• Social media issues between students. Please continue to monitor your child's social media accounts, and reminding them that anything posted is there forever, even if they delete it. We want for our students to understand the power behind social media, and to use it responsibly. In addition, remind your student that if they see something, it is imperative that they report it.
• Backpack tags are starting to go missing. Though the tags themselves are not of value, students have been upset about these situations. Please advise them to keep items of value at home, and to take care of their belongings. Also, remind them to keep their hands off others' property.
• Rough-housing, or playfighting is becoming more prevalent. It inevitably tends to result in students being upset and situations escalating. Please remind your students to keep their hands to themselves and respect personal space.

We truly appreciate your support in ensuring we work together in partnership to maintain a safe learning environment for all of our students.

-Ms. Rivera & Ms. Rockwell

The cities of Fairfield and Suisun City are two of the most diverse communities in California. To honor that diversity, each week FSUSD will be sharing information about the cultures that make up our extra special learning community.

In 1968, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson first proclaimed Hispanic Heritage Week as sponsored by Congress. It was expanded to a month in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan. The Hispanic Heritage Month was enacted into law on August 17, 1988. September 15 was chosen as the starting date to celebrate the independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua, all in 1812.

The National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States, Canada and Latin America. The 30-day period aims to celebrate the culture, achievements and contributions of American citizens with Hispanic roots.

Students in Grades 3-7

Students will be tested upon parent/teacher request as well as those who have met the preliminary criteria based on their academic data. Here is the link to the GATE page where you'll find the "Request to Test" form. The last day to request to test is Oct. 11th.

For 3rd-7th grade students recommended for testing by someone other than their parent, Opt Out letters will be mailed out to their families on Oct. 18th to be returned by Oct. 25th IF parents want to opt their child out of GATE testing.

Please contact our athletic director Ms. Brucia with any sports questions at tinab@fsusd.org.

Practice is Monday-Thursday, 3:30-5pm in the MPR with Coach Fukuda.

Practice is Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 3-5pm on the field with Coach Boggs.

SHOP SPIRIT WEAR

Shop the updated styles with our sharp new logo and place your order from our BGW Spirit Wear Store webpage today!

FOLLOW THE PTO ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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JOIN THE PTO

If you haven’t joined the PTO yet this year, please consider doing so now with our Online Membership Form—we’d really love your help!

COMING SOON

Glow the Night Away Information, ticket sales & permission slips.

Our goal is to upgrade our recess equipment for student use. Here are two ways you can help:

• Request a marquee message for your Wildcat
• Shop & Donate

BGW will be hosting FSUSD's Strengthening Families on September 18th! See more information below.

We have open positions at BGW! Come join our team!

• Crossing Guard
• TAP Teacher
• TAP Teacher
• 1:1 Special Education Paraeducator

Home of the Wildcats

Email: bgws@fsusd.org
Website: www.fsusd.org/o/bgwms
Location: 3301 Cherry Hills Court Fairfield, CA 94534
Phone: (707) 421-4225
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGWMiddle
Twitter: @BGaleWilson1