ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL INFORMATION
CAR ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
Welcome back to 23-24. Just a couple important reminders. Please remember to pay attention and move your car forward. Additionally, thank you for your patience during inclement weather. If we can all stay focused behind the wheel and NOT distracted by phones, etc... WE can keep the car line moving forward and our children safe! Thanks for your help!
CAR Arrival REMINDERS:
Children exit the car on the passenger side.
ALL students, Kindergarten - fourth grade students exit and enter the car on their own with help from the staff in order to keep the line moving forward.
Move forward in the line.
When the CHAIN GATE is closed, drop students off at the MAIN entrance. Pull up to the curb. You do NOT need to escort the students arriving by car after 9:10am (or IF the service drive gates have been closed) will be required to come in through the front door with a parent. This will allow for safe arrival into the school building.
CAR Dismissal REMINDERS:
Do not block the buses from entering the school driveway.
PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK the entrance drive. Wait at the stop sign. This is a safety hazard. At ALL times BUSES, CARS and SAFETY vehicles must be able to enter the school.
Once the car line is full, ALL cars enter from the north side of the Parkway. Any car on the BRIDGE will be asked to turn left to get in the northbound Big Creek Parkway car line.
DISPLAY your number to the outside.
PULL forward 3 feet to keep the line moving forward.
At the BLUE Recycle Bin, cars take turns as the line moves forward. Numbers need to be hung in the rear mirror so that staff can see the car rider numbers.
STAY IN THE GAME
Berea City Schools and the Cleveland Browns are kicking off their new partnership to promote school attendance as part of the "Stay in the Game! Keep Learning, Every Day" Network.
The "Stay in the Game!" Network is a statewide initiative designed to promote the importance of school attendance and put an end to chronic absenteeism. It promotes quality education by using attendance data and family feedback to build a school-going culture, uncover and reduce common barriers to attendance, and support student engagement opportunities.
DID YOU KNOW?
Regular school attendance in elementary school improves the chances that your child will read on grade level.
The odds of achieving reading success by the end of third grade are reduced by 3% for every day of school missed in kindergarten through third grade.
Absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with school work, dealing with peer conflicts or facing some other potentially serious difficulty, and help is available.
The odds of graduating on time are reduced by 6% for every day of school missed during high school.
Help your child Stay in the Game and keep learning every day so he or she is challenged, prepared, and empowered for the future.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM MR. IGHNEIM REGARDING PE CLASS
PS
Unfortunately, I have one more item that needs attention. If your child is wearing ANY type of shirt and their belly or back is exposed they will also have to sit out. We do many types of stretches (back bends certain yoga poses, toe touches, etc..) where attire that exposes their belly or back just isn't appropriate for a class setting.
MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
If you have medication to drop off to our school clinic, please complete the form below.
Prescription and Nonprescription Medication/Treatment Authorization Form
Please feel free to stop in to see our nurse, Barb Eubank, to drop off any medications.
If you have any questions, please call our main office at 216-898-8303 and ask to speak with Nurse Barb.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
September 4th
- Labor Day - No School
September 7th
- PTA Meeting 7:00PM Big Creek Library
September 12th
- Picture Day
September 14th
- PTA Family Paint Night
September 15th
- PTA Membership Drive Foam Party 5:30-7:30 (sensory friendly time is from 5:30-6:00)
September 19th
- District's Annual Community Safety Update - BMHS Atlas Room 6:30PM
September 21st
- Akron Zoo School Assembly
PTA FALL HARVEST MUM BUDDIES FUNDRAISER
-Turn in Day - 9/11/2023
-Pick up - 09/30/2023 at 10am in the Big Creek Parking lot
Parents can follow the instructions that came home in the blue folder or go to
click the green "Online Shopping" button
Enter the the students information - Group Name = Big Creek Elementary
"Fundraising allows the PTA to help support efforts to make many educational and fun activities possible. Big Creek PTA provides assemblies, programs, field trip bussing expenses, staff appreciation, and family engagement events like BINGO Night and The Big Creek Fall Ball. The more money we raise simply means we can do that much more for our children!"
Any questions contact: Krista Pritko (kristanauth@gmail.com)
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
While that seems like a while away, we encourage you to sign up for a time now.
Use this LINK to sign up!
COUNSELOR'S CORNER - MESSAGES FROM MRS. CATINO
I am so looking forward to welcoming all Titans, "old" and new for the 2023-2024 school year!
What does my school counselor do?
CLASSROOM LESSONS
- I will visit all classrooms, grades K-4, for 6 lessons throughout the school year
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
- Students might see me for short term individual counseling to work on decision-making, anger management, family changes, friendship skills, or another concern.
- Both teachers and parents can refer students for individual counseling. Referrals should occur after classroom strategies have been implemented
- Parents can email me, call me, or make an appointment to see me if you would like your child to see me for individual counseling.
SMALL GROUP COUNSELING
- Students may be referred for a small group to work on a particular skill. Classroom teachers provide me with those referrals based on different types of needs assessments
REFERRALS
- I can provide you with information about supports and resources for your child/family if the needs are beyond the scope of my practice
YOU'RE THE SPRINKLES ON TOP STAFF AWARDS
Everyone loves a good dessert, but it is always better with sprinkles on top. The sprinkles go above and beyond to make the dessert stand out.
All you need to do is fill out this FORM explaining why the staff member is "the sprinkles on top" and Ms. Kubec will recognize and reward that staff member.
"Sprinkles on Top" Award winners will be featured in future newsletters.
ANNUAL STUDENT INFORMATION UPDATE REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL FAMILIES
IT IS REQUIRED THAT PARENTS/GUARDIANS COMPLETE
THE ANNUAL UPDATE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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Through the Annual Update, parents and guardians will be able to enter Emergency Medical Authorization, update emergency contacts, and other information pertaining to household and students.
The Infinite Campus Parent Portal can be accessed through the Berea City Schools website and clicking on POPULAR and the Campus Parent button OR by using this LINK.
After logging into the Parent Portal, click on more in the lower left corner, then scroll down to choose Online Registration and Update. We ask that you go through each section of the application updating all data or missing information. Once complete, click on the SUBMIT button.
Thank you for your attention to this important information! If you have any questions about your Parent Portal account or the Online Registration and Update, please click on this link and submit the help request form.
Infinite Campus Annual Update Help
1. Go to https://www.berea.k12.oh.us/
2. Click on the POPULAR link on the upper right and select the Parent Portal icon.
3. Log in to the portal
4. Once logged in, click on More
5. Choose Online Registration and Update
6. Click here to go to Existing Student Registration
7. Read and Confirm the information by typing your name in the box.
8. Use the mouse to sign your name on the line below the box.
9. Click "Submit" and "Begin"
10. Review, update and add information at each prompt using the Next and Save/Continue buttons to proceed.
11. Complete/update each existing student's information.
12. Add any non-enrolled children that will be starting school during the 2023-24 SY,
13. If any of your information on the summary page is highlighted in yellow, you have missed a required field and must edit to go back in and update.
14. Once Done. Click "Submit." There is an option to print the registration on this page.
15. You will receive an email confirmation shortly after your registration is submitted.
NOTES: Since this is an Annual Update, unless you have moved or legal custody has changed, you do not need to upload any documents. All other uploads are only for an existing family adding a new student.
The process CANNOT be successfully completed on a mobile or tablet device.
**If you need assistance, please call 216-898-8300 x 6282 or complete the Portal Request form icportalsupport
RIGHT AT SCHOOL BEFORE AND AFTER CARE
Berea City Schools partners with Right At School to provide before and after school enrichment for grades K-5 at our 3 elementary buildings. Right At School provides safe, engaging and meaningful in-school and extracurricular programs to enrich the lives of students, give parents peace of mind and enable schools to focus on their academic mission. The fee-based services offer a curriculum that features hands-on learning, multi-sensory activities, child-driven projects, daily fitness, team building, and leadership development. There are a variety of options offered to accommodate family needs.
For more information or to enroll, please visit the Berea City School District Right At School information website https://www.rightatschool.com/districts/berea-oh/
PRESCHOOL
If you are interested in our preschool program,
please use this LINK to find all the information you need.
