BVE News & Notes
Friday, September 16, 2022
Upcoming Events:
Monday, 9/26 NO SCHOOL (Rosh Hashanah)
Wed., 9/28 HSA General Membership Meeting 7:00-8:30pm
Wednesday, 10/5 NO SCHOOL (Yom Kippur)
Saturday, 10/15 Fall Fest @ Froehlich's
Celebrating International Dot Day:
Supporting Instruction with Technology:
Laptop Breakage
We have seen a rise in the amount of screen breaks for student laptops. Our policy covers for 2 broken screens per device. If your child’s laptop screen breaks 3 times, we will be required to send you an invoice for the repair and labor. The current cost for this is $200. Please remind your child to care for their laptops. Some simple steps to assist are:
- Use two hands when holding or moving the device.
- Use clean hands while using the laptop or iPad.
- Use only the provided digital pen or finger on the screen.
- Use only the power adapter that came with the device.
- Use a microfiber cloth to clean the screen.
- Keep device stored in the provided case. This includes traveling through the hallways, on buses, or anytime the device is not being utilized.
- Make sure nothing is on the keyboard, close the lid, and remove all cables if any are plugged into the laptop. Place laptop in your bag carefully.
- Be careful when placing your case on the floor. Keep the device off the floor so screens do not get stepped on by others.
BVE Employment Opportunities!
Bridge Valley Elementary has multiple full-time, support staff positions with benefits open for the 2022-2023 school year. If you, or someone you know, is interested in working in an educational setting, please visit the district website using the link below. Central Bucks School District - Frontline Recruitment (applitrack.com)
If you have questions about a specific position, please contact Kate Deibert at kdeibert@cbsd.org.
MTSS: Multi Tiered System of Supports
MTSS or Muti Tiered System of Supports, is a framework that puts the focus on EVERY child. MTSS is not special education. The structure of the MTSS framework allows us to assess the health of our core instruction and identify the correct interventions, remediation or enrichment, for our students, if and when they are needed. Through MTSS we understand our students Reading and Math skills by,
- Assessing early, using a reading and math assessment & classroom-based measures
- Intervening quickly, with evidence-based strategies and resources
- Monitoring student progress regularly
This is Bridge Valley's second year implementing this school wide framework. We have found MTSS has allowed us a greater understanding of our students and their specific reading and math skills, leading to the delivery focused support and enrichment. Our dedicated grade level teams work alongside administration, reading specialist, math coaches, the counselor and school psychologist to support students and deliver appropriate and meaningful instruction and interventions. It is a team effort and we are one committed team, putting our students needs first and providing an outstanding academic program.
Health Room Update:
Kristen Mabin, our certified school nurse, would like to remind families about the health forms which are required each year. Parents are urged to have physical and dental examinations completed by their family physician or dentist. Exams may be completed any time after September 1, 2022. The completed health forms are due to the health office no later than October 15, 2022. Please keep a copy of the health form for your records.
REQUIRED HEALTH EXAMINATIONS FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR:
The State of Pennsylvania mandates the following health examinations:
- Students entering Kindergarten and all students new to the district-- Dental Exam and Physical Exam
- Students entering Grades 3 and 7--Dental Exam
- Students entering Grade 6 and 11-- Physical Exam
DENTAL EXAM FORM---https://www.cbsd.org/cms/lib/PA01916442/Centricity/Domain/403/Forms/dentalexam_formH514027.pdf
PHYSICAL EXAM FORM-- https://www.cbsd.org/cms/lib/PA01916442/Centricity/Domain/403/PHYSICAL%20EXAM%20form%202012.pdf
Thank you!
Re-"Quest"
You're Invited!
Join us on 9/28 @ 7:00pm for our first evening HSA General Membership meeting of the year!
Please come out and meet new people including many new volunteers and Committee Chairs. Mr. Cochran and Ms. Deibert will be present as we discuss BVE happenings and our current HSA sponsored activities. Childcare assistance will be provided through high school volunteers. Click the SUG below if childcare assistance is needed.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040c4daeaa2ba1f94-join
Additionally, a Microsoft Teams link will be provided for individuals who are unable to physically attend the meeting. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to hsabve@gmail.com. If you're on Facebook, you can also join Bridge Valley Home & School.
September lunch menu
Bridge Valley Activities:
District and Community Information:
Bridge Valley Elementary School
Kate Deibert - Assistant Principal
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Email: kcochran@cbsd.org
Website: https://www.cbsd.org/bridgevalley
Phone: 267-893-3700
Twitter: @CBBridgeValley