BEAR MAIL

Hi everyone,

Hope to see all of our BCE families at the Carnival tonight. It is such a great community event. Please remember that all kiddos need to have a parent present at the Carnival. Please note that this is not a drop-off event, and all school rules apply during the event.

Big shout-out to our TK/K team!! This week, they held our annual meet-and-greet for our newest bears. Over 35 new BCE Bears and families joined our TK/K team to learn more about BCE and next year.

The annual Environment Request form is linked below for parents. Please note that teachers are not assigned yet for next year. At any time, things change over the summer. We also DO NOT accept specific teacher requests. You can share your thoughts on the type of environment you think would be best for your student next year. The deadline to complete the form by is May 22nd. When we are working on class lists, we will use this information. We value your input.

We have made individual phone calls to many families this week regarding online registration. We can not put your child in a class for next year until you have completed your online registration. Please see the info below for how to log in or contact the office. We hope to reach 100% by next Friday so we can place everyone in a class.

Have a great weekend! 14 School days and counting until Summer Break!

Gerri Fippin

Principal, BCE

SLV Music & Art Festival

Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, 4-8pm

at Roaring Camp Railroads!

SLV Music Boosters invites you to our 5th annual SLV Music & Art Festival! Come join us for an outdoor, community event that features performances by: SLVHS choir and bands, SLVMS bands, SLV Charter Band, SLVE and BCE 5th grade bands, and the SLV Community Band! There is an art show put on by the SLVUSD Elementary to High School Art Programs and an Art Sale benefiting the SLVHS Art Department! There will be five food trucks and SLVHS Club tables. All activities are designed to foster community spirit and provide meaningful support to San Lorenzo Valley’s creative youth.

Admission and parking is free and everyone is welcome. Donations are encouraged to help sustain music education in San Lorenzo Valley schools. Visit our Online Auction at slvmusic.org/auction, opening May 14th, for an opportunity to bid on a VIP seating package as well as a variety of fun items. All proceeds from this festival and auction benefit the SLV Music Booster a nonprofit 501©(3) and go towards scholarships, music enrichment opportunities, sheet music, instrument repair, and purchases.

We hope to see you there!!

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Our 3rd–5th grade students will wrap up CAASPP State Testing next week. 5th Graders are working on the Science CAST test now. This is an opportunity for students to show what they’ve learned and celebrate their growth! Families play an important role in helping students feel confident and prepared.Take a look at the suggestions below to help BCE Bears feel ready to go!

On Friday, May 29th, we will have an Ice Cream Float Party for all 3rd through 5th Graders. 🍦🥤 Way to go, BCE Bears! We are proud of your effort. Thanks to the Parents Club for funding our celebration! 💙

Here are a few ways you can support your child:

💙 How Families Can Help

• 💤 Prioritize sleep – A good night’s rest makes a big difference
• 🍎 Eat a healthy breakfast each morning
• ⏰ Arrive on time so students feel calm and ready
• 💬 Encourage a positive mindset – remind your child to just try their best

💙 Tips for Students

We are encouraging students to:

• Take their time
• Use scratch paper for math
• Double-check their work
• Stay focused and do their personal best

The PowerSchool registration is now open for 2026-2027 school year, please follow these instructions below to complete the online forms. We need your up-to-date contact preferences, student health data, parent/student permissions, as well as other important information verified or completed within one week of receipt or prior to the first day of school whichever is first. Having all the necessary information will help us with student placement and scheduling. Your timely input and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

An email will be sent this week from PowerSchool Enrollment. Please follow the directions below to complete your registration form.

Directions to follow:

1. Please find in your email an email from PowerSchool Enrollment

2. Title of the email will read : SLVUSD POWERSCHOOL ENROLLMENT (ONLINE REGISTRATION)

3. Locate the yellow box on the email. In the yellow box will be the link for you to click to complete the online registration form.

4. You will use your student's date of birth to access the form, once you click the link in the yellow box.

5. Please use Google Chrome or a Firefox browser to complete the form

6. You will receive one email for every student you have that will be returning to SLVUSD. Each student will need to complete the registration process.

For any technical difficulties encountered during the enrollment process, please contact PowerSchool using the below channels:

• PowerSchool Support: https://help.powerschool.com/t5/reg
• Phone: (866) 752-6850, Listen carefully and follow the prompts; select Option 1; Monday through Friday, 8AM -5PM EST

School Contact Information:

• Boulder Creek Elementary - 831-338-6413 x510
• San Lorenzo Valley Elementary - 831-335-4475 x410
• San Lorenzo Valley Middle School - 831-335-4452 x310
• San Lorenzo Valley High - 831-335-4721 x210
• Special Education and/or Ludlow Preschool - 831-336-9678 x141
• SLVUSD Charter School - 831-336-5167 x610

Please reach out to the school Registrar and ask any general questions about the form or the Student Registration process. .

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in the upcoming new school year!

We are the Transitional Kindergarten (TK) teachers and Instructional Aides form Boulder Creek Elementary School, and we are so excited to welcome new learners!! If you have a child who will turn 4 before September 1st, they are eligible for TK and we are happy to enroll them!!

Tk is a wonderful bridge between preschool and kindergarten. Our classrooms focus on social emotional growth, early literacy and math skills, and lots of hands-on, play-based learning in a a positive and nurturing environment. Best of all it's part of the public school system- so it's free!

If you're still deciding between preschool and TK or have any questions about TK, please email us or call the BCE Office at 831-338-6413. We love helping families make the best decision for their little ones.

Look forward to a great year of learning and growing together!!

The TK Team at Boulder Creek Elementary

Robynn Nunns- Meghan Albano

rnunns@slvusd.org- malbano@slvusd.org

Drop Off and Pick Up

We have had several issues the past couple of weeks at both drop off and pick up. Please know that all of us out at the cross walk are only trying to keep our students and families safe. I wanted to remind everyone to please first be Kind and Patient. Here are a few reminders about pick up and drop off

• You can drop off on either side of Laurel Street.
• You can NOT drop off coming up on Lomond street.
• You can only leave your car in designated parking spots on Laurel street.
• Make sure you are not parking in front of our neighbors drive ways
• On Lomond Street, you need to park in the right direction. Buses are not able to get through when cars are away from the side and parked in the wrong direction.
• When walking down Lomond Street please use the sidewalk. We have had a few close calls with kids and parents walking in the center of the street.

Thank you everyone for helping ensure safety of all of our students. Below is the parking map again for reference.

We're looking for volunteers to help create this year’s unforgettable yearbook! If you're interested in contributing, please sign up today or email yearbook@bceparentsclub.org. Parents, make sure to secure your copy of the yearbook and treasure these memories for years to come. Order yours now!

Purchase Link: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=10152329238788

Volunteer signup: https://bit.ly/BCEYB2526-volunteer