08/18/2024 BCHS Weekly Newsletter

We are looking forward to welcoming you all to Back to School Night this Wednesday, August 21st from 6-8pm. We will have food trucks on campus for you to purchase dinner from 5-5:0pm. Please plan on coming out this Wednesday evening to meet your student's teachers and administrative team. Club rush will be happening this week. Please remind your student to visit the tables and find a club to join.

Sincerely-

Principal

Julie Hummel

Monday thru Thursday clubs will be in the quad at lunch giving out information on what their club is about.

• Monday - Adamic and Service Clubs (Nhs, csf, red cross, etc)
• Tuesday - Special Interest Clubs (pokemon, sports, etc)
• Wednesday - Performance clubs (dancing, singing, acting, etc)
• Thursday - Culture clubs (KABA, JCKC, Polynesian, MECHA, etc)
• Friday - all clubs accepting student sign ups

We are very excited to introduce our new college and career readiness platform, SchooLinks!

All of the SchooLinks features are designed with students in mind to help them become career, college, and life-ready. As guardians, you will have access to SchooLinks through your own account. This allows you to join your students in their career and college exploration process and discuss their future with them.

SchooLinks allows you to have informed conversations with your students by:

• Viewing your student’s career interest, strength, and mindset assessments

• Seeing what colleges and careers your student has favorited

• Comparing college costs and explore expected financial aid, scholarships, and out-of-pocket expenses

See this document to learn more about how to access your account.

For additional information regarding the platform's benefits, please join us at the district’s College and Career Night, on August 27th at McNair High School.

Our current policy on smartphones is that they are to be put away and silent during instructional time unless the teacher is allowing students to use for instructional purposes.

Many school districts have implemented or are on their way to implementing policies that address smartphone use by students during the school day and the governor has voiced his support on a number of occasions. We believe it is important to gather input from students, staff and our families as we develop our updated policy.

Please share your ideas in the thought exchange through the link below.

Thought Exchange for Parents and Guardians: https://tejoin.com/scroll/643665866

Each thought exchange will launch Sunday at 6:00 pm and close Friday, August 30 at 11:59 pm

You may have received an email saying that your student has been recognized for their behavior from our digital award system called "Minga". This is great news! Your student is showing the qualities of the BRUIN Way: Be Prepared; Respect Others; Understand Diversity; Interact Positively; Never Give Up. Be proud of your student, we sure are.

“We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope.”

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Students write 400-800 words to address:

Challenges and setbacks are a natural part of life, but they should not discourage us from dreaming and striving for a better future. Think about a time when you or someone you know faced a disappointment or challenge. How did that feel? What was learned from that experience?

Reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s words and discuss how holding on to hope can help us overcome difficulties and continue to work toward our goals.

In your essay, include:

1. A description of the challenge or setback.

2. How this felt and what was learned from the situation.

3. Your thoughts on why it is important to maintain hope, even in tough times.

Remember to support your ideas with specific examples and to explain how they connect to the quote. Your essay should be thoughtful, organized, and show an understanding of the message behind Dr. King’s words.

The competition is open to all Lodi Unified School District students in fifth and sixth grades. Teachers are encouraged to have their students enter the competition. Teachers select ONE winning essay from each class to be sent to the ESC for the competition finals. Please write student, teacher and school names on the BACKS of essays. Students will be judged on content and relevance to the theme (50 points), effective expression (30 points) and grammar and originality (10 points each).

Deadline for entries: November 1, 2024

Please send 1 winning class essay to Susan Petersen via district mail.

Winners will be notified in December.

Contact Linda Hammons ljhammons@sbcglobal.net with any questions.

District Awards for 5th and 6th grades:

• 1st Place $100
• 2nd Place $75
• 3rd Place $50
• Honorable Mention $25

SAVE THE DATE:

Students will read first place essays at the event!

JANUARY 20, 2025

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION

Every Wednesday staff and students wear their favorite College Gear.

Example: t-shirt, sweatshirt, shorts lanyard, hat

Share with your students where you went to college, what your path was and don't forget to wear your gear!!!!

Parents must read the Transportation Safety Plan and fill out the ZPASS Bus Application. Parents or guardians will sign and date the bus pass application acknowledging they have read the Transportation Safety Plan and School Bus Safety Tips. Students must qualify for school bus transportation. The ZPASS system allows parents to know the location and time their students get on and off the bus.

We had a wonderful time getting to know each other, the needs of students and the opportunities at Bear Creek. Please plan on joining us at our next meeting on September 12 at 8:30 am.

The afterschool program is a structured initiative designed to provide students with a safe, supportive environment beyond regular school hours. It offers a variety of activities, including homework assistance, enrichment classes, and recreational opportunities. Aimed at fostering academic growth, personal development, and social skills, the program helps bridge the gap between school and home, ensuring students have access to productive and engaging experiences after the bell rings.

Student drop off and pick up is in the front or the student parking lot. For your student's safety, please pull forward past the flag pole and to the curb to let your student out.

Students need to show their ID card as they are entering campus. If you have lost your ID card, you can schedule an appointment to get a new ID card in the Counseling office. Cost is $5.00.

• Download the RaiseRight APP – Google Play Store or Apple App Store
• Press Join a Program on the first screen of the App.
• Enter the - Enrollment Code - FZICN3HEICRZ -for you to purchase for yourself you will create an account with a PERSONAL email.
• Create an account with Name, Phone, and personal email address..
• It is that easy and you can start ordering instantly.
• On the APP go to SHOP at the bottom left or SEARCH your favorite retailers at the top.
• A personal bank account can be linked. RaiseRight partners with Plaid. This must be done before you place an order in the CART.

Go to the bottom right of the App press ACCOUNT>SETTINGS>PAYMENT OPTIONS

• If you are paying with a credit card or debit card, you will enter that at the CART when checking out.
• An eGift card when purchased will be INSTANTLY sent to your WALLET on the App.

• Chaperone (Dances, Field Trips, Co-Curricular Events...)
• Fundraising
• Teacher Appreciation Events
• Special School Events (Bruin Way Awards, Block BC Awards, International Rally...)
• Athletic Events
• Office Assistance
• College & Career Center
• Classroom Assistance
• Donations
• Love BC Campus Beautification Events

CLICK HERE to view the Athletic Calendar

CLICK HERE to see important Dates for 2024-2025

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