5/17/2026 BCHS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Bear Creek High School Students and Families,

We are in the final stretch of the school year with 9 days remaining for most students and just 7 days left for our seniors. This is an important time to stay focused and finish strong.

Please take a moment to check in with your student to ensure they are completing all projects and assignments and preparing for their final exams. These last days matter, and consistent effort now will make a meaningful difference.

Let’s continue to work hard, stay engaged, and close out the year with pride and determination.

In Community,

Julie Hummel

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC) provides parents and the community with important information about each public school.

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 web site at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/.

CALLING ALL SENIORS:

The Cal Grant Community College Entitlement Award is available for students planning to attend a California Community College (CCC). To be considered, students must submit either a FAFSA or a California Dream Act Application, along with a verified Cal Grant GPA, to the California Student Aid Commission by September 2, 2026. If you missed the March 2 deadline, it’s not too late—there’s still time to apply! Click the link below to find out more:

RETURN Textbooks: May 11th-15th

You are responsible for returning all resources and clearing your library account for BEFORE graduation, in order to receive your diploma and official transcript. Most books from previous years automatically generate a fine, but once these books are returned, the fine will be deleted. If you have books from other sites, you may return them here.

Return Chromebooks May 15th Gov/Econ:

Please check your Chromebook for damage. If it needs any repairs or is missing a barcode, bring it to the library before May 15 for a replacement. Clean the device (inside and out) and remove all stickers. Make sure it is fully charged and bring your charger when returning it. A $30 fine will be charged for any lost or unreturned chargers.

RETURN:

11th: May 18th US History Class

10th: May 19th World History Class

9th: May 22nd English Class

As a class, you will then come to the library to return ALL your textbooks and novels. If you miss that date, you can continue your assigned Chromebook, however, is NOT due until you graduate or leave the district. You are to keep it over summer and bring it with you when school resumes in the fall.

Please complete the form below if you would prefer not to check out textbooks during orientation for the 2026–2027 school year. Students will still have access to textbooks online and in their classrooms (class sets). If a textbook is needed later in the year, it can be checked out from the library at any time. Please note that lost or damaged textbooks may result in fines ranging from $100 to $300, which must be paid before graduation.

Each year we elect parent members to our school councils. We are currently electing new members to serve on our School Site Council for the 2026-2027 school year. The BCHS School Site Council (SSC) is an elected body with the important role of overseeing the School Plan, ensuring it supports the goals of the school and district, and assessing periodically the effectiveness of the program. There are two (3) parent openings on the School Site Council.

SSC is made up of five parents, one student, the principal, three classroom teachers and one other staff member who is classified or itinerant staff member.

Meetings are held once a month on Mondays from 4:15 to 5:15 PM.

If you are interested in having your name placed on the ballot and serving on School Site Council you can complete this electronic form or turn in a completed paper copy.

Congratulations to Isabella for winning the 2026 Annual Cal-Waste Earth Day Poster Contest. Her creativity, hard work, and artistic talent truly stood out, earning her this outstanding achievement. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishment and excited to see her artwork featured as part of this year’s Earth Day celebration. Congratulations, Isabella, on this well-deserved recognition.

In this immersive two-day camp, students will build their own Foldscope microscopes, learn essential microscopy techniques, and investigate real-world samples—from plant structures to everyday materials. Participants will also connect with microscopy experts to learn how imaging tools are used to explore the unseen world.
Dates: June 8–9, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Wentworth Education Center, Harmony Grove Lab, 2707 Transworld Dr., Stockton, CA
Cost: $230 per student (includes lunch and materials)

This three-day camp introduces students to forensic biotechnology through hands-on lab investigations, DNA-based activities, and case study analysis. Students will hear from an industry expert in forensic science, gaining insight into STEM careers while practicing techniques used in modern labs. Each participant will receive a lab notebook to document their work.
Dates: June 23–25, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Harmony Grove Lab, Wentworth Education Center, 2707 Transworld Dr., Stockton, CA
Cost: $345 per student (includes lunch and a lab notebook)

Event Time: Sunday June 7, 2026
Event Address: Cesar Chavez High School 2929 Windflower Ln. Stockton, Ca 95212
Contact us at: BEASUSD@GMAIL.COM

Black Graduation Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckb5Og6lXQoqAoqLJvnLjzNOdJMbi41sHvXSmHHQFI2aRYbw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100382243098695308212

Still need to order your cap and gown for graduation? Order online at the link below:

Students can place orders:

1. ONLINE: www.graduationorder.com/bchs
2. PHONE: 408-441-7200, Office hours M-F 8-4 pm
3. MAIL: Students will need to return the attached order form with payment (credit/debit or check/money order).

NO student should have ANY food delivery companies come to campus. It will be confiscated, and consequences will be given.

The University of the Pacific (UOP) Summer Program is a two-week residential pre-college program designed for current 8th - 11 grade students to live, learn and grow at one of America’s top universities. Pre-Registration is now open.

In order to make our student accounts more secure, LodiUSD has begun a two step verification process when they log into their Chromebook.

We had all students choose their two step verification this past week. Some students discovered that this made logging into their Chromebook at home difficult. LodiUSD Technology department has provided these directions to help resolve that problem.

Please see the image below for instructions:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1co4UGo-TW_eWGt5YXBhxjIxky-e5oaot/view?usp=sharing

Students at Bear Creek HS can be put on a No-Go List for numerous reasons, including, but not limited to: tardiness, misbehavior, defiance, etc.

The purpose of the No-Go List is to ensure that students complete their assigned interventions. Before a student is placed on the No-Go List, they will be allowed to correct their behavior through their assigned intervention, such as detention or On-Campus Intervention.

An example: a student is assigned a detention for disrespectful behavior, tardiness, cutting, etc. The student will be given a two-day opportunity to serve their detention because detention is only served on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If the student fails to serve their detention, the student will be placed on the No-Go List until their detention is served. This means the student will not be allowed to attend any school event until the student detention is served for whatever infraction the student committed.

CalKIDS is a California State initiative that provides funds for college or career training after high school through the State’s Children Savings Account Program. The Program automatically establishes CalKIDS college savings accounts on behalf of children born in California on or after July 1, 2022 from $25 to $175, and for eligible school-aged participants, designates at least $500 to low-income public school students in grades 1-12 for their higher education expenses. CalKIDS will also provide an additional $500 to students who are identified as either foster or homeless. Enrollment is automatic, and families are not required to contribute.

The ScholarShare 529 Program is California’s Official College Savings Plan which offers families a diverse set of investment options, tax-deferred growth, and withdrawals free from state and federal taxes when funds are used for qualified higher education expenses. Opening a ScholarShare 529 account and linking it to a CalKIDS account can help families expand their growth potential of college savings.

If you have any questions about scholarship opportunities, please visit the Career Center information in our SMORE or contact Janet Ford in our Career Center.

You may have already noticed—guardian email invitations in Google Classroom are now automatically synced with the Aeries database.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Only guardians listed as Educational Rights Holders in Aeries are invited to receive weekly email summaries from Google Classroom.
• Manual guardian entries are no longer allowed. The list is fully controlled by the Aeries sync and updates nightly.
• If a guardian isn’t receiving the invitation, please direct them to contact the school office to update their information in Aeries.
• Guardians who wish to stop receiving emails can simply delete the invitation.
  Please do not advise them to click “unsubscribe,” as that will not stop Google from resending the invitation.
• Guardian summaries include:
• Missing work
• Upcoming work
• Recent announcements, assignments, and questions
• A preview link to Google Classroom
• Note: Grades, comments, and student attachments are not included.

Online data confirmation is now open in Aeries! Once completed, you’ll be able to log in to Aeries starting July 18, 2025, to view your child’s class schedule (grades 7–12) or teacher assignment (TK–6).

This process is also how we collect updated contact information, which is essential to keep your child safe in case of an emergency.

✅ Please make sure to complete the income information page—even if you think it doesn’t apply to you. It helps our schools receive additional funding to support students.

📞 Questions? Call your child’s school—we’re happy to help!

La Confirmación de Datos en Línea ya está en Aeries. Después de completarla, podrá ver el horario de su hijo/a (grados 7–12) o el nombre del maestro/a (TK–6) desde el 18 de julio de 2025.

Este proceso también nos ayuda a tener su información de contacto actualizada para la seguridad de su hijo/a en caso de emergencia.

✅ Por favor, asegúrese de completar la sección de información sobre ingresos, aunque piense que no le corresponde. Esto ayuda a que nuestras escuelas reciban fondos adicionales importantes para apoyar a los estudiantes.

📞 ¿Tiene preguntas? Llame a la escuela de su hijo/a. ¡Estamos para ayudarle!

Campus safety and security is our priority. Admin and Campus Security check that all students have their physical ID card in order to enter campus. If a student doesn't have their ID card upon entering campus, we will print them a new one and charge their student account $5 for the replacement. Students who have forgotten their ID card more than twice will be placed on contract.

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.

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.

• Chaperone (Dances, Field Trips, Co-Curricular Events...)
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• Special School Events (Bruin Way Awards, Block BC Awards, International Rally...)
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• Classroom Assistance
• Donations
• Love BC Campus Beautification Events

CLICK HERE to view the Athletic Calendar

CLICK HERE to see important Dates for 2025-26

SAYSOMETHING picture is a link to the website

https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/say-something-tips/

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