02/16/2025 BCHS Weekly Newsletter

A reminder that there will be no school on Monday in observance of Presidents Day.

On Wednesday, we’re excited to host Bruin Night! This event is a fantastic opportunity for students and families to explore the courses offered at BCHS, while incoming freshmen can get a first look at our campus. It’s a great evening filled with fun activities, prizes, food trucks, and participation from all of our staff. We hope to see you there!

In celebration of Black History Month, we’ll be hosting a lunchtime Knowledge Bowl on Friday—a fun and engaging way to learn and reflect.

A special shout-out to our Employees of the Week, Kathryn Loya Mahan and Sarah Wingo! Your dedication and hard work keep our school running smoothly, and we appreciate all that you do.

Looking ahead, we are transitioning to a 7-period schedule next year. We will continue to share updates as more details become available.

There’s a lot of great information and resources below, so please take a moment to check them out.

Go Bruins!

Warm regards,
Julie Hummel
Principal, Bear Creek High School

The Lodi Rotary Speech Competition took place on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Hutchins Street Square during the monthly Lodi Rotarian meeting.

Alana Yoeuth, a senior at Bear Creek High School, earned first place in the competition.

Alana also served as the 2023-2024 Female Student Representative for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA).

would like to share the Calendar of Events for Black History Month here at Bear Creek. There will be several events happening throughout the month so please plan to attend and encourage students to attend as well. All events are FREE to Bear Creek Students and Staff.

• Friday, February 21 - Teams will battle it out for the crown of kings and queens of black history in this trivia-style knowledge bowl competition.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms Taylor or Ms. Amanda. Thank you all for your support of the Black Excellence Program and for helping to celebrate Black History Month here at The Creek!

Mrs. Kathryn Loya Mahan is our athletic administrator but has also worked as a para in the classroom. She manages schedules, coordinates events, and ensures all student-athlete paperwork is complete and compliant. Kathryn's communication skills keep parents, coaches, and staff informed, creating a smooth flow of operations within the athletic department. Her attention to detail and commitment to supporting student success make her an invaluable part of the team.Today she not only works to keep athletic students and coaches up to date and on track for sports, but helps run all our athletic events and so much more. She helps with many other events that happen here on campus as well. She always steps in to help with powder puff, senior night activities, freshman orientation, Bruin nights and much more. We cannot say enough about the Bruin Pride she exhibits every day. Thank you Ms Mahan for all you do for the BC Community.

Ms. Sarah Wingo can be found almost every morning and afternoon cleaning the student parking lot and because of this it looks a lot better. It is greatly appreciated and her students love working with her. Her dedication to her students and our campus is something to celebrate. She also enjoys sharing her love of sewing with her students. We appreciate her so much!

Lodi Unified School District’s SARCs are available on the District’s webpage at https://www.lodiusd.net/about/sarcs . If you have questions regarding Lodi Unified’s SARCs or would like to receive a printed copy of a particular school, please contact Accounting at (209) 331-7141. For further information on School Accountability Report Cards, please visit the California Department of Education's website at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/.

Los informes SARC del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Lodi están disponibles en https://www.lodiusd.net/about/sarcs página web del Distrito. Si usted tiene preguntas con respecto a los SARC de Lodi Unified o le gustaría recibir una copia impresa de una escuela en particular, por favor póngase en contacto con el departamento de Contabilidad al número 209-331-7141. Para más información sobre School Accountability Report Cards (SARC), por favor visite el sitio Web del Departamento de Educación de California en https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/.

We are pleased to share that the district will be covering the cost of Advanced Placement (AP) exams for all students this year. Any students who have not yet signed up due to fees will now have their costs covered.

For families who have already paid for AP exam fees, the district will be issuing refunds. More details on the refund process and next steps will be shared soon.

Thank you for your continued support of our students’ academic success. If you have any questions, please contact our vice principal, Ms. Waters with any questions.

for high-achieving, science-oriented students.

Hosted by the National Youth Science Academy, the NYSC is an annual residential science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) program for high school students. It is designed to honor and challenge some of the nation’s rising leaders and provide them with opportunities to engage with STEAM professionals and participate in exciting outdoor activities. Typically, two delegates are selected to attend camp from each state and the District of Columbia. The NYSC is offered to the selected participants at no cost so talented students may attend regardless of their financial ability.

The 2025 NYSC will be held in person in West Virginia and Washington, DC, from July 10 to August 2, 2025. The NYSC is open to graduating seniors and also juniors. Selected delegates must commit to attending the full camp.

Applicants must also meet the following requirements:

• Graduating seniors must graduate from high school between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.
• Rising seniors (current juniors) in high school must plan to graduate between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
• Documented superior academic proficiency, including recognition in STEAM.
• Documented leadership abilities and social maturity.
• Documented skills and achievements outside STEAM and academia.
• Demonstrate a curiosity and an eagerness to explore new topics.
• Intend to pursue higher education and a career in a STEAM-related field.
• Be willing and able to participate daily for the entire duration of the NYSC program.

The completed application and supporting materials must be submitted on the National Youth Science Academy NYSC Application (U.S. applicants) web page at https://www.nysacademy.org/programs/nyscamp/2024-national-youth-science-camp-application by 8:59 p.m. PST on February 28, 2025.

For more information about the NYSC program, please visit the National Youth Science Academy NYSC web page at https://www.nysacademy.org/programs/nyscamp, or if you have any questions, you may contact Dina Fong, Manager, Communications Division, at dfong@cde.ca.gov.

Campus safety and security is our priority, so when we return from Winter Break, Admin and Campus Security will be checking that all students have their physical ID card in order to enter campus. If a student lost their ID card, we will print them a new one and charge their student account $5 for the replacement.

Dates: June 9, 2025 - July 10, 2025

PRIORITY REGISTRATION Opens: February 3 – 28, 2025

Priority ONLY available to students in Need of Credit Recovery:

(See your Counselor to determine if you Qualify for Priority Registration)

OPEN ENROLLMENT REGISTRATION: March 3 – May 12, 2025

Open to ALL students Seeking Credit Recovery or Advancement:

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 12, 2025

For more information on H.S. Summer School, see program flyer below:

Financial Aid Resources
The FAFSA and CADAA are scheduled to open on December 1, 2024 for the 2025-26 academic year. The delay from the customary October 1 opening day is to allow the US Department of Education time to perform beta testing and eliminate issues.

A few helpful links for the financial aid process this year:

• FAFSA updates - https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support
• Create and FSA ID video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTb7hMVtzco
• FAFSA Parent Wizard - https://studentaid.gov/fafsa-apply/parents
• Is my parent a contributor graphic - https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/is-my-parent-a-contributor.jpg
• ​​​​​​CADAA resources - https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/resources-california-dream-act-application

Middle Income Families

• Middle Class Scholarship - https://www.csac.ca.gov/middle-class-scholarship
• Some college aim financial aid at a declining market: Students in the middle class
• -https://hechingerreport.org/some-colleges-aim-financial-aid-at-a-declining-market-students-in-the-middle-class/
• New programs offer financial aid for Middle-Income Families
• https://www.road2college.com/financial-aid-middle-income-families/

2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) or CA Dream Act Application(CADDA) is OPEN! Do not delay and fill it out today!

All Seniors are required to fill out one of the applications. Don't miss out, Priority Deadline is March 3, 2025.

In California, completing either a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or a CADAA (California Dream Act Application) is required by law for all graduating high school seniors, meaning it is mandatory to submit one of these applications to the state unless a formal opt-out waiver is filed; this requirement is enforced through state legislation, specifically the California Education Code Section 51225.7.

Please use the resources below to learn more about FAFSA or CADDA and what form would be best for you.

Dear Lodi USD Parent/Guardians,

Every year, California students take several statewide tests. When combined with other measures such as grades, class work, and teacher observations, these tests give families and teachers a more complete picture of their child’s learning. You can use the results to identify where your child is doing well and where they might need more support. Your child may be taking one or more of the following:

• California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)
• English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)
• Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

To see the full information on the above assessments, please visit our Assessment, Research, and Evaluation (ARE) Department website. Please select the Annual Notification of Testing, 2024-2025 link.

For more information: www.norcalsciencefestival.org

We want to inform you about the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a new, free, 24/7 helpline for anyone in emotional distress or facing a mental health crisis. If you or your child ever need support, simply call or text 988 or call 1-800-273-8255 to connect with trained professionals who can help.

This is an important resource for your family’s well-being. Please save this number.

We are pleased to announce that the University of the Pacific Summer High School Institute will be taking place on June 2-12 and June 17-27. For eligible 8th - 11th grade Lodi Unified School District students, the tuition and registration for one 2-week session is 100% sponsored by the school district. Attendance, grades and behavior will be taken into consideration for eligibility. See details below:

· Click here for more information: Pacific Summer Institute LodiUSD 2025

· Fill out this Pre-Registration form by Jan 31st

· Attend an optional virtual meeting via Zoom on January 23rd to learn more and ask questions: https://pacific.zoom.us/j/93708656379

· Educational Services staff will send an email notification by the end of February regarding eligibility, waitlist status, or denial

· Questions? Email pacificsummer@lodiusd.net

Click on the link below for the Parent Information Meeting Flyer (English):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14mihw_qHPRTz2S32waHpvAJKBWl7jfGP/view?usp=sharing

Have you ever lost it for no apparent reason? Do you ever feel overwhelmed and completely shut down? That's your stress response system going off too often.

Built-up emotions like anxiety, anger, and sadness are all connected to your stress response. These emotions and unhelpful thought patterns can build up until you hit a breaking point.

Learning to pause when things start to feel overwhelming can help you feel in control of your emotions.

• 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.

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