Dear Battle Creek Families,
Hard to believe, but June has arrived! Which means it’s time to reflect on the unusual, but remarkable year we’ve had and start looking ahead to next school year. While we are wrapping up school, it is still very important that your child attends school every day, this includes both their in-person days and their at-home days. We are still trying to pack in as much learning as we can to prepare our students for next year. Their preparation for next year will also require that parents and families do some practicing of skills over the summer so students can continue to make growth, or at the very least retain what they’ve learned. Due to Ice Age 2021, our last day of school has been moved to Wednesday, June 16th & Thursday, June 17th, depending on your child’s cohort.
*W/F Cohort Families, please note that the last week of school your students will attend on MONDAY & WEDNESDAY instead of Wed. & Friday.
Please make sure to read this month’s newsletter closely for important end of the year information, as well as information for the upcoming school year. We have found that many stores sell out if you wait until August so please make sure to buy your school supplies as soon as possible. If you need help with school supplies, you can reach out to our school counselor, Ms. Benson, in the Fall.
This has certainly been an extraordinary year, yet our students have shown growth both academically and socially. For those of you joining us next Fall:
please take time to register for next year, if you haven’t already
class lists will be posted on Tuesday, September 7th until Open House ends that evening
the first day of school for Grades 1-5 will be Wednesday, September 8th and kinders will be joining us on September 15th
We’d like to wish our 5th graders the best of luck as they embark upon their new adventure: middle school. We also hope they come back and visit us when they can; it’s always a treat to see our former students as they grow up. Remember, once you’re a Battle Creek Bear, you’re always a Battle Creek Bear!
We hope everyone has a safe and memorable summer! See you next year!
The past two years have been full of transitions, and there’s another big change happening soon: the end of this school year and transitioning up to the next grade. We’ve reached the end of yet another unforgettable school year. This is a big transition for all of our kids, and an even bigger one for those heading to another school. Once a Battle Creek Bear, always a Battle Creek Bear!
Goodbyes and Hellos
There can be a lot of “good-byes” in transitions. For your child, the end of the school year can mean saying good-bye to teachers, classmates, their desk, their classroom, and maybe even our school. Even though your child is saying good-bye to some people, and some people they might not see again, they will always be connected to each other. The time they spent together and their memories keep them connected. There are also some “hellos” that come with transitions. Hellos as in new things! The end of the school year means saying hello to more time at home and playing in the sun, and saying hello to a brand new school year!
Feelings
There are many feelings that come with transitions – some comfortable and some not so comfortable. Help your student process this change with the following tips:
- Comfortable Feelings – Ask your child what they are feeling happy and excited about for the next school year. What are they looking forward to?
- Uncomfortable Feelings – Ask about things they might be sad, disappointed, frustrated, or worried about.
- Mixed Emotions – Remind your child that it’s okay to have mixed emotions about this big transition.
- Get Those Feelings Out – When we keep our uncomfortable feelings inside, we’ll start to feel worse and worse. Encourage your child to get those uncomfortable feelings out by talking about them, writing or drawing about them.
Looking Back and Moving Forward
There is a lot that happened this year, and SO much that our students have accomplished! Our students have faced and overcome many challenges. They adapted to multiple changes. They were understanding and flexible when us grownups were all trying to figure things out, too. Our students have proven that they can rise to any occasion with tenacity, courage, and empathy. Next school year will be here before we know it! In the meantime, I hope your child enjoys their summer break and that it’s all they need it to be – full of rest, relaxation, and fun!
- Please have the Chromebook and its charge brought back the last week of school. Students will turn it in to their teachers.
- If you received a hot spot for the school year, our technology department is asking for those back as well.
- Our Technology department has put together a Parent FAQ to hopefully answer any questions that you may have.
But our staff has been working hard on a special edition to give to our students free of charge. We plan on handing these out the last week of school.
We still have plenty of yearbooks from last year, if you didn't get a chance to order those yet. They are $10 each.
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Starting in the fall for the 2021-22 school year, Salem-Keizer Public Schools will have new bell schedules for all schools across the district. As a district, we believe that the new bell schedule will better serve the needs of students across all of our schools and lead to improved outcomes at all levels.
All schools will also start one hour late on Wednesdays to give school staff a regular time for collaborating and planning support for students.
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