Hello BCE Community

Thank you to all that have helped make teacher appreciation week so special. I know I can speak for all the staff on how special we all felt. Everyone went above and beyond and we are so thankful for all you did to make the week as magical as it was.

It was a great 1st week of CAASPP testing for our 3rd-5th graders. They all did great. We have one more week, then make-ups.

Next Friday is our annual carnival. It is such a fun event. Please see below to get your early bird wrist bands. We hope to see everyone next week.

We had a fun game of Kickball today at lunch. Teachers vs. 5th grade. Always so fun to get out and run around the kids :)

Have a wonderful weekend. 18 Instructional Days of school left :) Count down is on

I can be reached best by email at gfippin@slvusd.org

Gerri Fippin

Principal BCE

🎉 Step right up, folks! It's time to join the fun at the BCE Carnival Extravaganza! 🎡

📅 When?

Friday, May 17th

⏰ Time?

04:00-8:00pm

📍Where?

BCE Upper Campus

Cost?

💲🌅🐦Early Bird Special $25/Kids Wristband (ages 4 & up) until May 16th at 9pm

💲Families purchasing 3 or more wristbands receive $5 off each Wristband

💲At door $30/Kids Wristband (ages 4 & up)

💟 Sponsor a BCE Student wristband $25/Kids Wristband

No student will be turned away from the event, if you need financial assistance obtaining a wristband please contact your students teacher(s).

🚨Attention all parents & guardians 🚨

This is not a drop-off event; your presence is crucial to ensure the safety and supervision of your children. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and cannot be left unsupervised at Carnival. If a studet is not supervised they will be asked to leave and parents will be contacted.

🎈Children 3 and under have their own special fun with dedicated games and a bounce house just for them FOR FREE

BCE is excited to announce that we have started the process of planning and planting a native pollinator garden!

We are working with the Valley Women’s Club to restore the land and garden near the accessible ramps and under the redwood trees across from the Kindergarten buildings. This will happen in several phases.

Phase 1 in spring will include removal of the nonnative bushes in that area and prepping the soil. Removal of the bushes will happen on Saturday, May 27th. Things will look a bit different on Monday morning! In May, 4th grade classes will help prepare the soil for fall planting.

We look forward to all the learning opportunities for students at BCE in this project.

The 3rd annual SLV Music & Art Festival is an outdoor, community event that features performances by: SLVHS choir and bands, SLV Nature Academy Band, SLVE and BCE 5th grade bands, and the SLV Community Band! There is an art show and sale (by donation) put on by the SLVHS Art Department! There will be food trucks and also silent and live auctions that support the SLV Music Boosters. Please come and celebrate community while supporting our growing student musicians and artists!

As you know, attendance is extremely important. That said, we understand children get sick and may miss some school. We notice some students are missing an excessive amount of school due to illness.

If your student is out for more than three days we do require a doctor's note. You can scan & send the document to our health aide, Kat, at kgafford@slvusd.org. You can send a screenshot to (831) 252-1491 or you can bring the document to us in person.

This is extremely important so please save the paperwork from any of your appointments and submit that documentation in a timely fashion. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Should you have any questions please contact Kat at 338-6413 extension 149."

Our students work hard every day and are rewarded with Bear Paws. We have Bear Paw Store about every 4-6 weeks. If you are able, please consider helping to provide items from our Amazon wish list.

We are so excited to see everyone, and the first couple of weeks can be very busy in the parking lot. Please be patient with everyone while we learn and remember the parking lot rules. If you are dropping off or picking up, please remember not to leave your car if you are not parked in an assigned spot. There is no parent parking on campus, all parents need to park on the street and walk in. If you drop off at YMCA before 8, you may park in the bus zone for your quick drop-off. We do not have supervision for students before 8:10. Please do not leave your students before 8:10 unattended. Staff will be out and about to help and ensure everyone is safe.