Well, this week has been a cold one and one for the history books. I hope everyone is safe and warm at home today.

Thank you, Ms. Hayes and the parent volunteers, for last week's fantastic science fair. Everyone worked so hard on the projects. I am so amazed at how talented and organized our kids are. So excited to know who goes to the County Office.

We missed the Bear Paw store today, with school being closed. Please let your kids know we will reschedule for next week.

We are all testing for report cards coming out soon. I am so excited to see the progress our students are making. Everyone is working so hard.

Have a great weekend, everyone!!

Mrs. Fippin and Office Staff

Please come by the office if you plan to register a new Bear for the 23/24 school year. Registration is open, and knowing how many new students we have early is crucial in determining whether we have adequate staff.

We can't wait to meet our new BEARS!!

Charter will host an informational night next month about their programs. Please see attached flyers.

March 7-info about all programs

March 14-info about Nature Academy (grades 6-8)

Dear SLVUSD Families,

We are happy to announce that SLVUSD will be partnering with Cradle to Career (C2C)

of Santa Cruz. Under this partnership with Cradle to Career, United Way, and Santa

Cruz Community Health, SLV will have access to a “Community Organizer” to

strengthen equity-driven family engagement and empowerment within your elementary

schools.

We are happy to announce Claudia Oblea as the Community Organizer with Cradle to

Career of Santa Cruz County as the individual who will be working directly with SLVE

and BCE Families.

If you have questions or would like to reach out to Claudia, she can be reached

at Coblea@c2cscc.org or call/text at 916-270-5237.

Please read the full letter with more information here

Many of you have started our new reading/ phonics online program at home. It is being offered to all students until the end of March. If you are interested and have not received your student's log in please reach out to your teacher. We wanted to get you some videos on how to sign in.

Ipad sign in

Chromebook/ Computer Sign in

Sees Candy

Please join us in giving our seniors a sweet send-off after graduation.

Sees candy makes great gifts, or buy yourself a little something special.

Gift cards are also available.

All items ship direct to you, a $70 order gets free shipping.

Use our link below to order until December 25:

https://www.yumraising.com/secure/slvhsgn_spring_for_grads5/AmyArr8048/

BCE Spirit Wear is now available for purchase online.

Our online store is open 24/7, 365 days, so you can order your BCE merchandise any time!

Best of all, it is shipped directly to you!

Lots of new merchandise now and more to come! Check it out!

Link: https://bce-spiritwear.myspreadshop.com/

Please see the email provided by the Superintendent this week. Emergency procedures were detailed, and the District webpage has been updated.

I wanted to ensure you got the information from the district office regarding General COVID information. Please contact the health office if you have any questions or need any home COVID tests. We have plenty in the office. I also want to ensure all families receive the General COVID exposure notice. Please let us know if you have any questions.

February 1st- March 3rd

Flyers with info on how to log in under your student's teacher and track minutes have either been sent home. This is a great way to spend a few minutes each day reading with your student and also raise money for our school. If you do not want to raise money, we still encourage you to read and track your minutes. We will have great prizes.

All money raised will support Art Masterpieces, Learning Garden, and other educational materials for students.

For top readers, we will have great prizes. You will have the opportunity to do a pie in the face of teachers, parents, and even Mrs. Fippin. We can't wait to see how much we can read.

We will have our annual Jog-a-thon on March 10th. Pledge sheets are going home early next week. Every student and staff will receive a free t-shirt the day of the event, courtesy of the Parent Club and donations. Such a fun event.

Family Art Night is back March 16th. River Dogs will be joining us. Please come for a night in the arts. All are welcome