05/26/2024 BCHS Weekly Newsletter
Vice Principal's Message
Dear Bear Creek Community,
As we approach the end of another school year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we've shared together and express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you.
To our students: You have shown immense resilience, adaptability, and determination throughout this school year. You approached each day with a positive attitude and a commitment to your education. Your dedication to your studies, as well as your involvement in extracurricular activities and service projects, has truly made our school community shine.
To our parents and guardians: Thank you for your unwavering support and partnership in your child's education. Your involvement, encouragement, and collaboration have been invaluable in creating a nurturing and enriching learning environment for our students. Your trust in us and your active participation in school life are deeply appreciated.
To our staff: Your passion, professionalism, and dedication to our students are the driving force behind our school's success. Whether you are a teacher, counselor, administrator, or support staff member, your hard work and commitment to excellence have not gone unnoticed. Your efforts have made a lasting impact on the lives of our students, and I am grateful for all that you do.
As we bid farewell to another school year, let us celebrate our achievements, cherish the memories we have made, and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead. While this year has presented its challenges, it has also brought us closer together as a community and reaffirmed our collective strength and resilience.
I wish all of our graduating seniors the very best as they embark on their next chapter, and I look forward to welcoming returning students and new faces in the fall. Until then, I hope you all have a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer break.
Thank you once again for your contributions to our school community. Together, we have accomplished great things, and I am excited to see what the future holds for us.
Remember, Monday May 27th is the Memorial Day Holiday and we do not have school; we have a Finals Schedule on Wednesday May 29th, Thursday May 30th, and Friday May 31st. Please make sure you study, eat a good breakfast, and arrive ready to show what you know!
Warm regards,
Mrs. Janee Waters
Help Speech & Debate team Get to Nationals
The Cornerstone Yearbook was handed out this past week.
Please have your student stop by B1 to pick up their yearbook.
- If they purchased one, they were emailed on Wednesday to their school email.
Free Dual Enrollment Workshop
ESL for Parents and Students
Any students and/or parents and guardians that would be interested in learning more about Delta College's ESL program, please attend one of their upcoming Information Sessions! Please see attached flyer. There are both in-person and Zoom options! You must register to receive the Zoom link.
If you have any questions, please contact Marisol Corona at marisol.corona@deltacollege.edu.
Summer Food Program
SUN Bucks is also known as Summer EBT (S-EBT). If parents complete online data confirmations with their school through the aeries portal and confirm they qualify for free or reduced lunch, they will be eligible for SUN Bucks. See flyer below for more details.
Free Summer Programs
All Summer Groups
Parent Project - In English
Parent Project - In Spanish
Intensive Outpatient Program for Students
Free Tutoring Resource
This is an incredible free resource for our students. It came available during COVID and appears to have turned into an ongoing project for California students. Please feel free to pass along to whomever you think might need or benefit from this. Sometimes parents aren’t able to help their kids with school work (many especially complain about math).
BCHS/LUSD Fall 2024 Dual Enrollment
In person at Bear Creek:
- ENG 1A / 71144 / Reading and Composition / M W F 7:20am-8:25am
Online:
- LUSD / BUS 8 / 71290 / Intro to Law & Society
- LUSD / ENG 37 / 71168 / Women in Literature
- LUSD / ENG 1A / 71149 / Reading and Composition
- LUSD / HIST 31 / 71198 / Mexican-American History
- LUSD / RELGN 14A / 71246 Great Religions Eastern World
- LUSD / SL 1 / 71171 / Elementary ASL I
Courses will run from August 26 – December 13
- Last day to drop WITHOUT a W: Sept 16
- Census date (when students will receive a letter grade): Sept 17
- Last day to drop WITH a W: Oct 21
The Key Dates for Fall term are available here.
Open Registration for the Fall term is happening now! The steps for students to join can be found on our site here: https://pdcdeltacollege.com/ces/dual-enrollment/
- Students should submit DEP forms (if they are new to the program) and register early to ensure their spot and that the course makes enrollment.
- Kindly note that seats in the shared LUSD online classes are first-come, first-served, and will be released to schools that need them.
We will be offering enrollment/registration workshops soon.
CalKids Account
Free Money for College!?
California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) was launched in 2022 to help California children prepare financially for the costs of education after high school. To learn more about the program and if you are eligible for a CalKids account, visit https://calkids.org/get-started/. To learn if your student qualifies for free money for college through this program, have your student look up their state SSID number in the Aeries student portal. Once you have the student's SSID #, you can register and check for eligibility through their website.
Summer Dual Enrollment is Open, First Come First Served
Classes run for 8 weeks, June 10 – August 2
- Last day to drop without a W: June 16
- Census date (when students will receive a letter grade): June 17
- Last day to drop with a W: July 8
The steps for students to join can be found at https://deltaearlystart.com/dual-enrollment/
- Delta’s summer application for admission is open, so new students can complete Steps 1 & 2 now to get their Delta student ID #.
- We’ll begin processing summer DEP forms on March 4th. Current DEP students do not have to submit the form again.
- Open Registration for summer begins April 1st.
- Encourage students to register early as seats in the shared online classes are ‘first-come, first-served.’
Available Classes
Front of Flyer - English
Back of Flyer - English
Free Family Resources
SHOP FOR GIFTCARDS AND EARN $$ FOR YOUR SCHOOL
How to get started to create a RaiseRight account
- Download the RaiseRight APP – Google Play Store or Apple App Store
- Press Join a Program on the first screen of the App.
- Enter the - Enrollment Code - FZICN3HEICRZ -for you to purchase for yourself you will create an account with a PERSONAL email.
- Create an account with Name, Phone, and personal email address..
- It is that easy and you can start ordering instantly.
- On the APP go to SHOP at the bottom left or SEARCH your favorite retailers at the top.
- A personal bank account can be linked. RaiseRight partners with Plaid. This must be done before you place an order in the CART.
Go to the bottom right of the App press ACCOUNT>SETTINGS>PAYMENT OPTIONS
- If you are paying with a credit card or debit card, you will enter that at the CART when checking out.
- An eGift card when purchased will be INSTANTLY sent to your WALLET on the App.
Parent / Guardian Volunteers are needed for the following areas:
- Chaperone (Dances, Field Trips, Co-Curricular Events...)
- Fundraising
- Teacher Appreciation Events
- Special School Events (Bruin Way Awards, Block BC Awards, International Rally...)
- Athletic Events
- Office Assistance
- College & Career Center
- Classroom Assistance
- Donations
- Love BC Campus Beautification Events
ID CARDS
Everyone must have their ID card when on campus
Students need to show their ID card as they are entering campus. If you have lost your ID card, you can schedule an appointment to get a new ID card in the Counseling office. Cost is $5.00.
Athletics
College & Career Information
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CLICK HERE to see important Dates for 2023-2024
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