Bella Vista Elementary
Family Center News - June 2024

Welcome
This is our family newsletter. Check back here throughout the year to see what fun activities are happening throughout our school, district, and community!
Bella Vista Family Center believes in the importance of two-way communication between our families and our school.
Email: lericson@psusd.us
Website: psusd.us/bves
Location: 65750 Avenida Jalisco, Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA
Phone: 760-251-7244
BELL SCHEDULE
Parent Survey
Hello Bella Vista Parents/Guardians,
We would like to hold a parent course, workshop, or presentation that would be beneficial to our Bella Vista families. Please help us in making your selections and providing us with your input. We appreciate your support and feedback.
Thank you for your time and interest in completing this survey!
Survey Link: https://bit.ly/48nUVZu
UCPIE Afterschool Program
The Skill Builder’s program provides care for children with special needs in the Coachella Valley. Programs operate twice a week during after-school hours for participants ages 7 to 22.
Participants must be able to safely participate in a small group without 1:1 support.
If interested in enrolling your child, please complete the interest form below. The West Valley program operates Mondays & Tuesdays in Cathedral City. The Mid Valley Program operates Wednesdays & Thursdays in Palm Desert. Lastly, the East Valley program operates Mondays & Tuesdays in Palm Desert.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UCPIE2023-2024
Transportation to the program is not guaranteed. Families may need to drop off participants based on their child's school schedule and/ or location.
NOTICE: To clarify, the submission of this form does not confirm your child is enrolled in the program.
Your responses will help determine the number of prospective participants which will help guide decisions pertaining to the number of sites to open and their location(s).
Follow the link if you are interested in their calendar of events for the month:
Explore Palm Springs Art Museum on Thursday nights, while learning about the collection with a self-guided activity.
When: Every Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm
For more information, click here.
Food NOW Food Bank
Distribution Location:
14080 Palm Drive, Suite D427, Desert Hot Springs CA 92240
Food NOW is currently providing food distributions weekly on Wednesday and Thursday from 8 am till 10:30 am.
New Clients can register on their 1st visit during normal distribution times.
Please bring proof of residency, income (if any), and proof of the number of dependents in the home with a completed registration form.
Registration can be completed during normal food distribution/pick-up.
For more information call: 760-288-7878
FREE MMA Classes
Junior Black Achievers
Ballet Folklorico Club
Our 5th-grade teacher, Maritza Valencia is teaching the Ballet Folklorico club. Ballet Folklórico is most known for fostering regional dance by using traditional Mexican dress and Mexican folk music in its practice. If interested please contact us for more information.
Rotary Early Act - Youth days (TBD)
Good News Club
Dates & Times: TBD
Gymnastic Workshops
Gymnastics, tumbling, trampoline, and stunt workshops will be held at Desert Hot Springs Recreation Center. For more information call (951) 777-TEAM to register or for further information.
English as a Second Language
Registration Form: https://bit.ly/psusdesl
call: 760-398-6302
Palm Springs Art Museum
Riverside County Office of Education - CAREspace Parent Workshops and Classes
Workshops, classes, and support for parents:
- Parenting Class Curriculum
- Talking to Kids about Divorce
- Age-Appropriate Positive Discipline
- Communication
- Parenting Styles and Attachment
- Talking to Teens about Risky Behavior
- Talking to Kids about Sex and Consent
- How Emotional Health Impacts Academic Progress
- Social Media and Video games
- We can also create workshops to meet your needs!
Click here to view the August Workshops Calendar: Parent Workshop & Classes | Talleres y clases para padres de familia
Online Workshop - Free Booster Seat
Contact Ms. Linda for more information at 760-251-7244
*while supplies last
ECE PSUSD Enrollment
Connect IE
Search for free or reduced-cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.
Incoming Kindergarten/ New PSUSD Students
Registration is now open for incoming NEW and Kindergarten students.
Scan the flyer's QR Code or click here to begin the enrollment process.
BVES Parent/Student Handbook
Mental Health Services
PSUSD Family Center
School of Choice 24/25
2024/2025 Transfer window opens January 2, 2024.*
- You may submit a transfer request between January 2, 2024 - March 2, 2024 for the 2024/2025 school year.
- Only schools listed are accepting transfer requests.
- Approval/Denial notices will be emailed to the email on file.
Visit webpage for more details:
Only for **NEW** Students to our District
Student Transfers Application Information
Apply for transfer here.
Transfer terms and conditions here.
Confirm your student's school boundary here.PSUSD - Student Support Services Department's forms & resources: Forms & Resources
Think Together Afterschool Program
You can scan the QR Code or register at: https://forms.office.com/r/pLyry87Nzz
Do you have a ParentVUE account?
Attention BVES Parents: You can now request your activation key for a ParentVUE account online! You also have the option to come in at our front office and receive your code that same day with proof of identification.
Here is the direct link to sign up for ParentVue: https://app.informedk12.com/…/psusd-pvue-registration-form
Atención padres de BVES: ¡ahora puede solicitar su clave de activación para una cuenta de ParentVUE en línea! También tiene la opción de venir a nuestra oficina principal y recibir su código ese mismo día con prueba de identificación.
Aquí está el enlace directo para registrarse en ParentVue: https://app.informedk12.com/…/psusd-pvue-registration-form
We have adopted a new school-to-home communication for the upcoming school year.
Click on the link to learn how to get started:
English video - https://youtu.be/xOaxk_u0mqA
Spanish video - https://youtu.be/xZK6EJd2OjQ
Latino Parent Advisory Council Meeting (LPAC)
All are invited to PSUSD's first meeting of the new Latino Parent Advisory Council Meeting (LPAC).
African American Parent Advisory Council (AAPAC)
AAPAC is an important partner in the Palm Springs Unified School District Advisory Councils and the Riverside County African American Achievement Initiative.
AAPAC is a network of PSUSD stakeholders that gives voice to the issues and concerns of our parents and students.
Native American Culture Advisory Council (NACAC)
Join us for a newly formed Native American Culture Advisory Council. Culture, History, and School District experiences will be shared and discussed. Meetings will be held via zoom.
LGBTQ+ PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Special Education Parent Advisory Council
S.E.P.A.C. consists of a dedicated group of parents, teachers, and district staff. Our goal is to encourage families to actively participate in their student's academic journey by providing support, information, and resources that will empower them to collaborate in providing a meaningful learning experience for students with exceptional needs. We offer workshops throughout the year on various topics that are targeted to provide parents and families with the tools to better support the unique needs of their students. We believe every student should have the opportunity to succeed regardless of their abilities.
DELAC
If you are interested in attending a DELAC meeting, please email carandamacias@psusd.us to get zoom access. You can also visit http://www.ellsuccess.org/ to get information about supporting English Learners.
Bella Vista PTA
PTA's mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
Please click the link to become a member of our PTA
https://jointotem.com/.../dese.../bella-vista-elementary-pta
Join us for our next meeting on:
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 2:45 p.m.
Zoom Meeting:
https://psusd-us.zoom.us/j/82577933330?pwd=Z1VDZ3R4MUI5ZmlQZWdxbEo1NndzUT09
Meeting ID: 825 7793 3330
Passcode: bulldogs
For more information or questions email us at: bellavistabulldogspta@gmail.com or message us on our Bella Vista Elementary PTA Facebook page.
Parents in Action
The Bulldog Way - Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe
General Education Diploma Classes (virtual - online)
Classes begin on September 13th. Sign up today!
Register online: bit.ly/esl22-23
Las clases son el 13 de Septiembre. ¡Regístrese hoy!
Regístro en línea: bit.ly/esl22-23esp
PSUSD’s LCAP Parent Ambassador Academy
Our families are essential partners within the school district. We recognize and appreciate that sustained family engagement positively impacts student success and academic achievement.
We look forward to seeing you!
RSVP: 760-416-1374
Family Engagement Questionnaire for school year 24-25
We want to hear from you!
Please take some time to give us your feedback and suggestions for the upcoming school year.
Use the link or QR code to fill out your form: https://bit.ly/bvesfamily
Thank you in advance!
Ms. Linda - Family and Community Engagement Specialist
Email: lericson@psusd.us
Website: psusd.us/bves
Location: 65750 Avenida Jalisco, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, USA
Phone: 760-251-7244
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057159051580