09/10/2023 BCHS Weekly Newsletter

Greetings Bear Creek Families,

We are looking forward to a wonderful week.

We have several reminders:

• School starts at 8:30 am. Students must be in their 1st period class by 8:30am.
• Please review the dress code with your student; tube tops and midriff tops are not to be worn to school.
• Do not use the staff parking lot for dropping off or picking up in the morning, please pull to the front of school.

Sincerely-

BCHS will be calling home to those families that have not completed the income survey through the parent portal: https://lodiusd.aeries.net/student/LoginParent.aspx

Hello parents and students. If you are a student struggling in Math, English, Science, Social studies and/or languages and you could use some help to bring up your grades, Bruin Tutorial has got you covered! Simply fill out the request for tutoring form and you will be enrolled in two days of Bruin Tutorial each week. Tutors are AVID trained students who have received a B or better in math, English, science, social science and/or language classes. They will tutor you either individually or in a small group two times a week, during the Bruin Tutorial time. You will find a link to the tutorial application here and in your student emails! Sign up today!!

Link: https://forms.gle/c6yRp7sGD6bPp2XT9

Homecoming Dance Information:

The Homecoming dance is on September 30th from 7:00pm-11:00pm in the big gym, doors close at 8:00pm! The entrance is near the student parking lot and there are no outside guests or outside food allowed! Food is provided for purchase at the dance.

You MUST have a VALID STUDENT ID for the CURRENT school year at the door to enter the dance. If you need an ID, you may purchase a replacement for $5 at the Counseling office.

The theme for our 2023 Homecoming Dance is MASQUERADE BALL!!!

RULES FOR EYE MASKS: Upon entering the dance, when showing your ID to get in, you MUST have your mask OFF. Once INSIDE the dance, you’re able to put your mask ON!!

Ticket Information:

Pricing - Single: $25, Couples: $40

Single tickets will be sold both ONLINE and IN PERSON.

Couples tickets will be sold ONLY IN PERSON.

Online tickets are on sale and will end September 29th, 2023 at 11:59PM.

Last year we sold out of tickets don't wait, tickets can be purchased on the webstore: www.bearcreek.myschoolcentral.com

To purchase a ticket a ticket for someone else you need to add them to "My Family" under account in the webstore. To do this you just need their ID #, First and last name. (The same way it is in Aeries)

In person sales will be at BOTH lunches on Tuesdays-Thursdays at the student store Starting September 19th and will end September 28th at the end of LATE LUNCH.

Homecoming Spirit Week:

Monday 9/25: Dress As Your Crush

Tuesday 9/26: Rhyme Duo

Wednesday 9/27: Anything But A Backpack Day

Thursday 9/28: Dress As Your Grade (Freshmen: Babies, Sophomores: Toddlers, Juniors: Adults, Seniors: Senior Citizens, Staff: Teenagers)

Friday 9/29: Wear Your Class Color and/or Class Jeans

Court Nomination Information:

ONLY Seniors are allowed to run for Homecoming Court. Advertising and nominations will begin on September 18th and will end September 21st @ 6:00pm. Look out for additional emails including more COURT INFORMATION and the nomination form.

• Physical posters must be approved by Alexa Tibon or Roxanne Moreno and must be 8.5 x 11.
• Digital posters must be approved by @bcspirit on instagram.

DO NOT PUT OUT POSTERS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 18th, AFTER THEY’RE APPROVED!!!

If you have any questions don’t be afraid to email a.tibon@lodiusd.org or r.moreno13@lodiusd.org.

Did you know Bear Creek has a Dress Closet, where students can borrow formal wear for our schools dances/formal events? Stop by room F2 before or after school to check out our selection. To borrow attire you will need your school ID and have to pay a $10 fee that goes towards dry cleaning fees. The Prom Closet is also accepting donations for dress shirts, dress pants, men's dress shoes, heels/flats, and dresses.

This week we all focused on and celebrating all facets of the Bruin Way.

• Bruin bucks can be used on T/Th during lunch at the student store or entered into a drawing in the counseling office to win gift cards or other prizes.

See Todays Bulletin

The PSAT/NMSQT Exam will be held at Bear Creek on October 25.

Exam fee to be determined; payment is not due YET.

Signups close Friday, September 15th at 3:30 PM

Space is limited, so sign up quickly.

Click Here to Sign Up

See Ms. Nancy F. in the Counseling Office if you have questions.

More Information Click Here

CLICK HERE to see important Dates for 2023-2024

If you drop your student off before 8:00am, please use the front gate nearest the flagpole.

This gate will open at 7:15am.

The gate nearest the bike rack will not be open until 8:00am.

CLICK HERE to view the Athletic Calendar

Ticket Prices:

Football

• Adults $10.00
• Students/Seniors $7.00

Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Swim, Track, Water Polo, Wrestling,

• Adults $8.00
• Students/ Seniors $5.00

*Prices above may not apply to invitational meets / tournaments.

PASSES

BC Students may purchase a Bruin Activity Cards for $50- admission to all BCHS home games. (CANNOT be used for any playoff games.)

Purchase a Bruin Activity Card HERE and pick up in the counseling office

Parents may purchase a punch pass, 16 home games for $80. This may be shared with friends/family members. (CANNOT be used for any home playoff games)

Purchase a Parent Punch Pass at the ticket counter

CLICK HERE to sign up

ASP 2023-24 Schedule.xlsx

CLICK HERE to view the dress code policy

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