The Cub Chronicle

The start of a new school year brings excitement, fresh opportunities, and endless possibilities for learning and growth. Our dedicated teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare engaging classrooms and meaningful learning experiences that will inspire, challenge, and support every student.

At our school, we believe that strong partnerships between home and school are essential to student success. We value your support, involvement, and trust as we work together to help our students achieve their fullest potential academically, socially, and emotionally. This year we are utilizing a "Partnering for Student Success" survey to help identify family and student support needs. Families will be asked to complete this survey during Meet the Teacher or Curriculum Night.

As we begin this journey together, I encourage every student to come ready to learn, make new friends, try new things, and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead. We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Thank you for being an important part of our school community. We look forward to a fantastic year filled with learning, growth, and celebration. Together, let's make this school year our best one yet!

Please take a moment to review the Parent and Student Handbook. This has lots of important information about attending BCR. Here are some important highlights

• Arrival Time: Doors will open at 7:45am
• Dismissal Time: 2:55, Last Early Pick Up 2:30, Last Transportation Change 2:30
• Dress Code: It's hot outside! We understand, but we still have to follow dress code. Shorts must be past students arms when by their side. Students will be sent to the clinic for a change of clothes and a phone call home.
• Crocks are not King: Crocks are not allowed footwear on campus. Tennis shoes are the best!!
• Car Rider: Every car must have a 2026-2027 car rider sign displayed for student pick up. Please keep it visible the entire time in car rider line. Please DO NOT line up prior to 2:30 for car line. Lining up early blocks the drive for emergency vehicles and early pick up.
• Lunch with Students: Visitors will be allowed to eat lunch with students after the first 4 weeks of school.
• Student Birthdays: Students will be celebrated for their birthday in many ways by the teachers and friends here at Bear Creek. Non-food items are permitted for distribution at the end of the day. Please do not send cupcakes, candy, cookies, etc. They will not be consumed.

Please join us for our Meet the Teacher event! We are trying something a little different this year to help accommodate our growing crowd and ensure we have enough parking. Our Pre-K Orientation will take place at 10:00am for all Pre-K Families. Students in Kindergarten thru Fifth Grade with the last names that begin with A-M will be invited in from 12:30-1:30. The students with last names N-Z will be welcome from 2:00-3:00. Please be on time to your session. Feel free to drop off your school supplies. If you pre-ordered your supplies, they will be in the students classroom. Classroom assignments will be emailed a day prior to the event and also be available at the event.

• Meet the Teacher- Friday August 7th
• 1st Day of School- August 11th
• School Advisory Counsel Meeting- August 18th
• Curriculum Night- August 25th

A School Advisory Council (SAC) is a collaborative group of parents, staff, and community members who work with the school principal to provide input on school goals, student achievement, programs, and overall school improvement. Being a member means serving as a voice for the school community, sharing ideas and feedback, and helping support decisions that enhance the educational experience for all students.

The group meets once a month and meeting dates are listed. We are looking for members to join our group and help with the 2026-2027 school year. Members can attend at the school or virtually, so it offers great flexibility for busy schedules! Most importantly this year, we will be awarded A+ money from the state for our high achieving school rating. our SAC helps guide how that money is used and distributed. Without a SAC, our staff will not be rewarded with this award. Please join!! If you are interested being a member, please contact Margaux Horne at hornem@collierschools.com.

Please take a moment to review the Collier County Public School Code of Conduct. The Collier County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct provides for recognition of the rights of students, including the right to learn. It provides for the recognition of responsibilities of students in respect to the rights of others and in respect to the obligation of all the schools to provide the order necessary for meaningful and effective instruction and learning.

The Code of Student Conduct is in force while the student is traveling to and from school, including, but not necessarily limited to, school-sponsored events, field trips, athletic functions, and other activities where appropriate administrators have jurisdiction over students.

Fortify Florida was created and funded by the 2018 Florida Legislature as part of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. The application was named by students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The office of the Attorney General, Department of Education and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Coordinated it development and roll-out. https://getfortifyfl.com

School Board Policies 2266, 3362, and 5517 – Prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity), disability, or age in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. The District School Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the education programs and activities that it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

For additional information or to report Title IX or any other discrimination/harassment concerns, contact Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Chief Human Resources Officer/ Title IX Coordinator, at (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com or at 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.