10/18/2026 BCHS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Bruin Families,

It’s Homecoming Week at the Creek! We have a full week of spirit days, lunchtime activities, a Friday rally, Friday night football, and our Homecoming Dance on Saturday. Let’s show our Bruin pride and make it a week to remember!

Spirit Days: Show Your Bruin Spirit!

• Monday: Mixed/Mismatch Day
• Tuesday: Dress as Your Type
• Wednesday: World Cup Wednesday — Wear your national team jersey!
• Thursday: Neon Thursday
• Friday: Festival Friday

Parents and families, encourage your students to participate in our daily dress-up themes and show their Bruin spirit! Homecoming activities will take place during every lunch, with a rally on Friday to bring our school community together. Join us Friday night to cheer on our Bruins at the football game!

Homecoming Dance: A Night in Rio

Get ready for an unforgettable night! Our 2026 Homecoming Dance will take place on Saturday, October 24, and this year’s theme is A Night in Rio.

Dance Details

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Time: 7:00–11:00 PM
• Location: Small Gym
• Theme: A Night in Rio
• Ticket Prices: $25 for a single ticket or $45 for couples

Ticket Sales
Tickets are available online at any time. On-campus sales will take place during early and late lunches in the Student Store from October 15 through Friday, October 23. After-school sales will also be available on Monday, October 19, and Wednesday, October 21. Cards and electronic payments are preferred.

Important Reminders

Students must meet school eligibility requirements, including discipline-related requirements to attend the football game and/or the dance for their tickets to be valid. Attendance to all classes on Friday, October 23rd is required to be eligible. If you have questions about your eligibility to attend, please check with your Assistant Principal before purchasing your ticket.

Let’s make this a fantastic Homecoming Week filled with school spirit, connection, and Bruin pride! We look forward to celebrating with our students and community.

In Community,

Julie Hummel

We are excited to host our first home football game in a month—and only our second of the season! We are committed to ensuring our students, student-athletes, visiting opponents, and all families enjoy Friday Night Lights in a fun, safe, and secure environment.

Please be mindful and remember the following:

• Only Bear Creek students and students from the opposing, visiting school may be in attendance

• ALL STUDENTS (BC & Visitors) must present school ID, along with ticket

• Students are NOT PERMITTED to bring backpacks into Stadium

• Guests bags (unless CLEAR) are subject to search at entrance

• There are NO “IN and OUT privileges”

• Home and Away sides stay separate during competition

• Separate entrances, restrooms, and snack bars are in place

High school sports are a privilege, and athletics bring so many positive benefits to our community.

Please help us maintain a welcoming atmosphere by showing respect to fellow fans, game officials, and the staff working hard to make these events possible.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you in the stands!

District 13 Assemblymember, Rhodesia Ransom, invites students and families across San Joaquin County to join her to learn how to get Cash for College. She's bringing financial aid experts directly to YOU to help make higher education more affordable.

The FAFSA and CADAA applications are officially open, and students are encouraged to apply early to maximize their financial aid opportunities. This webinar will provide helpful information about the application process, available financial aid resources, and steps students can take to access the financial assistance available to them.

Whether students are preparing for college or are currently enrolled, this is a great opportunity to receive clear and reliable information directly from the California Student Aid Commission.

We’re excited to launch the first year of the Care in Action Awards!

Do you know a colleague, student, family member, or community partner who makes a difference?

We know difference-makers show up in many ways. They might be:

• A student who welcomes others and looks out for classmates.
• A parent who shows up consistently, asks important questions, and helps build bridges for other families
• A front office or food service staff member who helps students feel welcomed, seen, and cared for throughout the day
• A teacher or counselor who takes time to understand what a student needs and helps them find a path forward
• A principal who builds a welcoming school where students, staff, and families feel they belong
• A district leader who brings people together, removes barriers, and helps make whole-child support a priority across schools
• A community partner who works closely with schools to connect students and families with meaningful support.

Anyone can nominate! 👉🏻 Nominate a Care in Action Champion HERE or through attached flyer

Nominations are due by December 15. Please share the flyer widely and help us reach staff, students, families, and community partners across the county.

We are excited to offer four opportunities to attend a Cash for College Night! These events are designed to help seniors and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

Please take advantage of one of these opportunities to receive support and get your questions answered as you complete the financial aid application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to the College and Career Technician at your school.

We hope to see you there!

After school program starts 8/3/2026. For any Questions regarding ASP please email Ms. Deeter at ldeeter@lodiusd.net or call 209-953-8234

As we settle back into the routines of school, please help us remind your children that their phones should be put away during school. During school hours, campuses are a "no phone zone" and students will be expected to keep their phones off and put away.

This initiative is designed to support a more focused learning environment while encouraging real, in-person connection outside of the digital world. For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit www.lodiusd.net/be-present.

Cell phones and Earbuds are NOT to be used during school hours, between 8:30am and 3:20pm.

The progression of consequences are as follows:

• 1st Offense: Student puts phone away & warning.
• 2nd Offense: Phone turned in to office & Student pick-up after school.
• 3rd Offense: Phone turned in to office & Parent pick-up & Detention.

• 4th Offense: Phone turned in to office & Parent pick-up & 1 period of On-Campus Intervention (OCI).
• 5th Offense: Student turns in phone to AP office at start of the day and picks up at end of day for 1 month.

If your child is riding an E-Bike or scooter to school, please review the following information provided to Lodi USD by law enforcement to ensure that your child is following regulations and is riding with safety.

• E-Bikes - There are three classifications of e-bikes. All e-bikes must have an electric motor of less than 750 watts.
• Class 1 and 2: These e-bikes are similar to regular bicycles. They can be identified as pedal assisted with an electric motor that reaches a maximum speed of 20mph. Class 1 and 2 riders must wear a helmet while riding and adhere to the same regulations as regular bicycles.
• Class 3: These e-bikes are pedal assisted with an electric motor that ceases to provide power at 28mph. These e-bikes have age restrictions, riders must be 16 years or older, and must be wearing a helmet at all times when riding.

• Motorized Scooters - Motorized scooters are two-wheeled devices with a floorboard or seat, and are powered by an electric motor.
• Riders of motorized scooters must be 16 years of age or older, and must have a valid driver's license or learner's permit to legally ride. Riders must also wear a helmet

Please help us keep students safe by ensuring these regulations are followed. Thank you!

NO student should have ANY food delivery companies come to campus. It will be confiscated, and consequences will be given.

As Lodi USD continues to move towards our goal of clear, timely, and transparent communication, we want to ensure that our families are receiving communication with ease. You should already be receiving communication through email and text - if you're not, please reach out to our school's office to let us know. The next step with staying connected is downloading the ParentSquare app! Available for both iPhones and Androids, downloading the app ensures instant access to updates, and provides an easy way to interact with posts, direct messages, forms, and more. Download the free app by following the link in the button below.

If you need help accessing ParentSquare, please reach out to communications@lodiusd.net.

Thank you for your patience as we get familiar with our new ParentSquare platform. We have heard feedback from some of you regarding the amount or frequency of notifications you are receiving. Families are able to change their settings and preferences within the app and browser. To do so, follow these instructions.

If you are interested in learning more about ParentSquare or need help setting up your account settings, please visit www.lodiusd.net/parentsquare or contact communications@lodiusd.net. We hope this helps!

In order to make our student accounts more secure, LodiUSD has begun a two step verification process when they log into their Chromebook.

We had all students choose their two step verification this past week. Some students discovered that this made logging into their Chromebook at home difficult. LodiUSD Technology department has provided these directions to help resolve that problem.

Please see the image below for instructions:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1co4UGo-TW_eWGt5YXBhxjIxky-e5oaot/view?usp=sharing

Scan QR Code for more details (Eligibilty Required)

CalKIDS is a California State initiative that provides funds for college or career training after high school through the State’s Children Savings Account Program. The Program automatically establishes CalKIDS college savings accounts on behalf of children born in California on or after July 1, 2022 from $25 to $175, and for eligible school-aged participants, designates at least $500 to low-income public school students in grades 1-12 for their higher education expenses. CalKIDS will also provide an additional $500 to students who are identified as either foster or homeless. Enrollment is automatic, and families are not required to contribute.

The ScholarShare 529 Program is California’s Official College Savings Plan which offers families a diverse set of investment options, tax-deferred growth, and withdrawals free from state and federal taxes when funds are used for qualified higher education expenses. Opening a ScholarShare 529 account and linking it to a CalKIDS account can help families expand their growth potential of college savings.

If you have any questions about scholarship opportunities, please visit the Career Center information in our SMORE or contact Janet Ford in our Career Center.

You may have already noticed—guardian email invitations in Google Classroom are now automatically synced with the Aeries database.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Only guardians listed as Educational Rights Holders in Aeries are invited to receive weekly email summaries from Google Classroom.
• Manual guardian entries are no longer allowed. The list is fully controlled by the Aeries sync and updates nightly.
• If a guardian isn’t receiving the invitation, please direct them to contact the school office to update their information in Aeries.
• Guardians who wish to stop receiving emails can simply delete the invitation.
  Please do not advise them to click “unsubscribe,” as that will not stop Google from resending the invitation.
• Guardian summaries include:
• Missing work
• Upcoming work
• Recent announcements, assignments, and questions
• A preview link to Google Classroom
• Note: Grades, comments, and student attachments are not included.

Online data confirmation is now open in Aeries! Once completed, you’ll be able to log in to Aeries starting July 18, 2025, to view your child’s class schedule (grades 7–12) or teacher assignment (TK–6).

This process is also how we collect updated contact information, which is essential to keep your child safe in case of an emergency.

✅ Please make sure to complete the income information page—even if you think it doesn’t apply to you. It helps our schools receive additional funding to support students.

📞 Questions? Call your child’s school—we’re happy to help!

La Confirmación de Datos en Línea ya está en Aeries. Después de completarla, podrá ver el horario de su hijo/a (grados 7–12) o el nombre del maestro/a (TK–6) desde el 18 de julio de 2025.

Este proceso también nos ayuda a tener su información de contacto actualizada para la seguridad de su hijo/a en caso de emergencia.

✅ Por favor, asegúrese de completar la sección de información sobre ingresos, aunque piense que no le corresponde. Esto ayuda a que nuestras escuelas reciban fondos adicionales importantes para apoyar a los estudiantes.

📞 ¿Tiene preguntas? Llame a la escuela de su hijo/a. ¡Estamos para ayudarle!

Campus safety and security is our priority. Admin and Campus Security check that all students have their physical ID card in order to enter campus. If a student doesn't have their ID card upon entering campus, we will print them a new one and charge their student account $5 for the replacement. Students who have forgotten their ID card more than twice will be placed on contract.

We want to inform you about the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a new, free, 24/7 helpline for anyone in emotional distress or facing a mental health crisis. If you or your child ever need support, simply call or text 988 or call 1-800-273-8255 to connect with trained professionals who can help.

This is an important resource for your family’s well-being. Please save this number.

Have you ever lost it for no apparent reason? Do you ever feel overwhelmed and completely shut down? That's your stress response system going off too often.

Built-up emotions like anxiety, anger, and sadness are all connected to your stress response. These emotions and unhelpful thought patterns can build up until you hit a breaking point.

Learning to pause when things start to feel overwhelming can help you feel in control of your emotions.

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Principal: Julie Hummel

Principal Secretary: Jordyn Sutton (209) 953-8234 Ext. 310002

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Vice Principal: Janee Waters

VP Secretary: Nancy Figueroa (209) 953-8234 Ext. 310004

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Assistant Principals:

Maurice James: A - Gq

Maya Taylor: Gr - O

Jessica Wright: P - Z

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AP Secretary: Vacant: (209) 953-8234 Ext. 310007

AP Secretary: Kashmir Rai: (209) 953-8234 Ext. 310019

Monica Cedeno: Cont - Her & AVID 12