Bulverde Creek Elementary News

Dear BCE Community,

I am so relieved we have made it through the coldest of days! Please forgive our delays at drop off in the mornings as we are not allowed to have patrols on duty if it is below 40 degrees. Also, please be patient with staff that IS outside on those cold days. They are doing their best to get our students inside in some very coldy weather. Please note that our drivethourgh is single laned. Cars should not be going around each other as it is hard to see students and others trying to cross in the crosswalk. With your help we can get our students in the building safely.

Please read Mrs. Rodriguez's message about the importance of attendance. Not only do students need to be at school, they need to be at school ON TIME. Many of our students receive their academic interventions and extension between 7:45-8:20 and they need to be at school to receive what they need.

I can't wait to meet our incoming pre-k and kinder students on Tuesday night! It is always so much fun to see these littlest students on campus!

I hope you were able to enjoy your weekend. We stayed close to home as we had soem errands to run around town and many church events on Sunday. Have a wonderful week!

Daryn Polanco

Principal

Our pre-k & kinder round up will be Tuesday, January 28th.

Attendance Matters

Please be reminded that state law requires students to attend at least 90% of school days in order to receive credit for the school year, which is equivalent to no more than 18 absences. Excused absences include healthcare appointments, religious holidays, and court appearances. If your child is absent, please be sure to send a doctor's note or a note documenting the reason for the absence. If absences exceed the allowable limit, Saturday School may be assigned to help make up missed learning time. We encourage you to prioritize regular attendance so that your child can fully benefit from their education and meet the required standards. Thank you for your cooperation!

With Texan Pride,

Eleanor Rodriguez

Assistant Principal

January 28

• Rescheduled PreK/Kinder Round Up
• 2 sessions-8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
• Eat for a Cause fundraiser (see PTA section for more details!)

January 29 and 30

• Early release for elementary campuses

• National School Counseling Week (Mrs. Bussey's favorites & Mrs. Lindner's favorites)

• Stock the Lounge Collection from 7-7:30am

• APEX

February 11

• PTA meeting at 5:45pm with 1st Grade performance

• School Resource/Safety Officer Appreciation Day (Mr. Ftacek's favorites)

February 17

• Student Holiday

Fifth grade students will complete a district-wide screening test, the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). Testing will begin at 7:45 AM, Thursday - Tuesday, January 23 - 28. Please make sure your fifth grade student is at school on time these days to ensure for their best performance on each section of this test. Testing result letters will go home around Spring Break.

January Pre-K Menu

January Elementary Menu

Are you interested in learning more about the NEISD Gifted and Talented program? Please use this GT information link to learn more about GT assessment procedures and services for students to qualify for the Gifted and Talented program. Please contact Carol Coley at ccoley@neisd.net if you have further questions.

Deadlines for referrals:

• September 6, 2024 for 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades - REFERRAL WINDOW CLOSED

• October 10, 2024 for 2nd grade - REFERRAL WINDOW CLOSED

• December 13, 2024 for Kindergarten - REFERRAL WINDOW CLOSED

• February 28, 2025 for 5th graders entering 6th grade (GT Math and/or GT English)

All currently enrolled BCE 5th graders are required to complete course selection for their middle school campus assigned by the current home address. Information regarding school choice and magnet schools are on the NEISD website.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29TH- COURSE FAIRS AT HILL AND TEJEDA 6:00pm *new date

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31ST– PAPER COURSE SELECTION SHEETS DUE TO TEACHERS *new date

*DURING FEBRUARY BCE COUNSELORS AND TEACHERS WILL ASSIST ALL 5TH GRADE STUDENTS IN ENTERING COURSE SELECTIONS ONLINE USING THEIR PAPER SHEETS AS A GUIDE. PARENTS MAY VIEW THEIR CHILD’S SELECTIONS ON SKYWARD THROUGH FEBRUARY AND MAKE CHANGES FROM HOME (MUST BE LOGGED INTO SKYWARD AS THE STUDENT).

*ALL COURSES WILL BE ENTERED ON SKYWARD AT SCHOOL BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH.

Dear Parents & Guardians,

Join us for a Zoom presentation, The Happiness Factor: How happiness impacts your overall health and wellness on January 30th at 6:00 p.m. Ernesto Mejia will guide families through an interactive session on the relationship between happiness, productivity, and success. You can also start registering for our 23rd Annual Family Engagement Training Finding Joy in the Journey: Cultivating Happiness & Resilience in Families that will take place on February 28th, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Hope you can join us! If you have any questions, please email, or call me.

Kindly,

Ms. Morris

Johnson HS Cluster

Family Engagement Liaison

210-356-0570

Rmorri1@neisd.net

Queridos Padres y Tutores,

únase a nosotros para la presentación en Zoom, El Factor Felicidad: Cómo la felicidad impacta su salud y bienestar general el 30 de enero a las 6:00 p.m. Ernesto Mejía guiará a las familias a través de una sesión interactiva sobre la relación entre la felicidad, la productividad y el éxito. También pueden empezar a registrarse para la Capacitación Anual de Participación Familiar Encontrando Alegría en el Trayecto: Cultivando Felicidad y Resiliencia en las Familias el día 28 de febrero de 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Espero que puedan unirse a nosotros! Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíeme un correo electrónico o llámeme.

Atentamente,

Ms. Morris

Family Engagement Liaison

210-356-0570

Rmorri1@neisd.net

Maturation permission slips have been sent home with all 4th and 5th grade students. Please review the form and have your student return it as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me in the clinic.

Also, just a reminder that cough drops are not allowed in school without a doctor’s note. All medications must be brought to campus by an adult and stored in the clinic. This is for the safety of all of our students.

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

lnasse@neisd.net

210-407-1031

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Email: dpolan@neisd.net
Website: https://www.neisd.net/bulverdecreek
Location: 3839 Canyon Pkwy, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-407-1000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BulverdeCreekNEISD
Twitter: @admipolanco