Bulldog Bulletin Weekly eNews

The TK & Kindergarten schedule is 8:10-11:30am for all students. The schedule for grades 1-5 is 8:10-11:40am.

Dear Buena Vista] Families,

As we approach the end of another incredible year at Buena Vista, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your continued support and partnership in shaping our students' educational journey.

Throughout the year, we have witnessed remarkable growth, resilience, and dedication from our students. Their enthusiasm for learning and their unwavering spirit have truly been a source of inspiration for all of us. Together, we have created a nurturing environment where our students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

None of this would have been possible without the unwavering commitment and hard work of our exceptional teachers, staff, and administrators. Their passion for education and dedication to our students' success are evident in every interaction and achievement. I am incredibly proud of our entire Buena Vista team for their outstanding contributions.

As we bid farewell to the current academic year, I encourage you to take this time to celebrate your child's accomplishments, big and small. Their growth and progress are a testament to their hard work and the support they have received from you.

Please remember to take some well-deserved rest and enjoy quality time with your loved ones during the upcoming break. It is an opportunity to recharge, rejuvenate, and create lasting memories.

We look forward to welcoming you back for another exciting year at Buena Vista next fall. The 2023-2024 school year will start Wednesday, August 16th. As always, we remain committed to providing the best possible education and nurturing environment for your children. Together, we will continue to engage, inspire, empower, and unlock the endless potential within each and every student.

Wishing you a joyful and rejuvenating summer.

With warmest regards,

Angela Gramlick

Principal

We will be holding your child's promotion ceremony on Friday, May 26th at 10:30am. It will be located on the back lawn next to room 49. Please note that this event is a "bring your own seating" event to ensure we can accommodate everyone. Please bring your soccer/camping chairs or blankets as needed for your group. We are so excited to celebrate the successes of this 5th grade class.

Zearn is a supplemental program used within WCSD. Zearn is now offering families access to a free summer series. Click here for more information.

Transitional Kindergarten

Tristan H.- Most Improved Writing

Cade K.- Kind Friend

Cassius M.- Amazing Artist

Adriana S.- Amazing Artist

Jameson L.- Creative Mind

Kindergarten

Gabrielle C.- Kind friend

Ali D.- Good Citizenship

William K.- Excellent Attendance

Ayla M.- Kind friend

Joshua P.- Awesome Academics

Aleksandra N.- Awesome Academics

Kepler C.- Creative imagination

Liam H.- Improved writing

Adam N.- Improved Academics

Yaretzi P.- Kind Friend

William S.- Thoughtful and conscientious student and friend

Wilden Y.- Improved Academics

Leila Z.- Kind Friend

Isabella Z.- Considerate Classmate

Audrey M.- Excellent Effort

Zineb A.- Being Helpful

Nolan A.- Good Citizenship

Anthony G.- Awesome Academics

Abigail S.- Kind Friend

Emma S.- Motivated Learner

First Grade

Rayhan A.- Good Citizenship

Kaden K.- Most Improved Penmanship

Tristan C.- Problem Solver

Benjamin M.- Homework Hero

Maddelyn M.- Amazing Artist

Hazel S.- Kind Friend

Kahlia T.-S.- Excellent Academics

Tyler L.- Problem Solver

Maximo A.- Amazing Artist

Eldridge C.- Math Facts Master

Stas D.- Academic Excellence

Morgan H.- Creativity

Margad M.- Team Player

Heloisa M.- Excellent Effort

Jackson E.- Kind Friend

David R.- Writing Wizard

Layla T.- Most Improved Reading

Ron Z.- Strong agency

Silas F.- Excellent improvement in handwriting

Peter G.- Amazing Language Learner

Nayam S.- Athletic Scholar

Kloe S.- Bookworm

Elizabeth R.- Lexia Superstar

Pedro A. D.- English Super Star

Timur T.- Good Citizenship

Jiyu K.- Excellent Writer

Markale R.- Most Improved Behavior

Second Grade

Teo d.l.V.- Improved agency

Naomi G.- Kind Friend

Aliyaan L.- Improved behavior

Brayden L.- Improved classroom behavior

Efran Y.- Excellent Attendance

William D.- Kind Friend

Norah G.- Strong Leader

Lincoln K.- Creative Thinker

Mason L.- Enthusiasm for Learning

Sophia N.- Super Helper

Valeria R.-C.- Strong Determination

Tatum T.- Musical Mastermind

Adam Z.- Super Nonfiction Reader

David S.- Amazing Artist

Isabella M.- Most Improved Math

Gavin C.- Positive Attitude

William D.- Problem Solver

Oliver A.- Good Citizenship

Devan C.- Strong Agency

Corinne H.- Kind Friend

Chloe L.- Kind Friend

Caitlin L.- Strong Agency

Daniel L.- Good Citizenship

Anna S.- Excellent Attendance

Markus R.- Good Citizenship

Third Grade

Charles G.- Kind Friend

Yasmine G.- Good Citizenship

Mina G.- Strong Agency

Hareem K.- Strong Agency

Vyom T.- Good Citizenship

Layden W.- Leadership

Andrew L.- Excellent Attendance

Layla-A'jai F-G.- Good Citizenship

Grayson B.- Kind Friend

Murun A.- Excellent Effort

Lavin S.- High Five Award

Zayn S.- Strong Agency

Otto H.- Good Citizenship

Aisha Z.- Stellar Student

Loriell S.- Yes I can! Award

Giada B.- Creative Mind

Maverick D.- Improved Reading

Declan H.- Problem Solver

Jada S.- Excellent Student

Gavin S.- Improved Reading

Tea S.- Excellent Student

Jolene F.- Kind Friend

Saadullah S.- Most Improved

Ila J.- Kind Friend

Sethun M.- Team Player

Stephan S.- Participation in Class

Alexander G.- Good Citizenship

Sulah H.- Good Citizenship

Minseo C.- Good Citizenship

Fourth Grade

Oliver D.- Participation

Scarlett F.- Kind Friend

Lexie G.- Unique Artist

Weston M.- Strong Agency

Tyler M.- Excellent Attendance

Isaiah S.- Helping Hand

Krishna S.- Awesome Attitude

Madison S.- Aspiring Artist

Nolan S.- Helpful Hero

Hannah W.- Go with Flow Go-getter

Pat C.- Kind Friend

Santana P.-M.- Excellent Attendance

Mirwais H.- Patient Reading Buddy

Joure S.-E.- Helpful Hands

Ali A.- Eager Learner

Esmeralda B.-J.- Supportive Friend

Brennan C.- Conscientious Worker

Kate C.- Class Manager

Dylan G.- Inventive Mind

Haoran W.- Best Effort

Reed M.- Problem Solver

Reece P.- Positive Outlook

Jood S.-A.- Kind Friend

Clark W.- Active Mind

Adrian Z.- Scientific Mind

Jasmine M.- Good Friend

Yeva B.- Most Adaptable

Adler H.- Most Improved Reader

Diego M.- Kind Friend

Artur S.- Future Marine Biologist

Eleanor K.- Hard Worker

Gabe L.- Strong Agency

Jian L.- Super Scientist

Jordan L.- Happy Student

Pereen Y.- Positive Attitude

Fifth Grade

Joshua R.- Great Sense of Humor

Brooke S.- Working hard in Reading

Sophia T.- Good Citizenship

Joel A.- Strong Agency

Ben Ma.- Good Citizenship

Dylan G.- Stepping up in class

Sarah K.- Good Citizenship

Violet L.- Kind Friend

Magnolia W.- Good Citizenship

Avetis V.- Kind Friend

Rodion S.- Good Citizenship

Vanesa M.- Good Citizenship

Owen O.- Kind Friend

Finn B.- Excellent Attendance

Maciyas H.- Good Citizenship

Jaiden S.- Improved Attendance

Graham S.- Good Citizenship

Mason S.- Excellent Attendance

Zoey V.- Excellent Attendance

Quinn (Harry) W.- Good Citizenship

Aurora C.- Good and loyal friend

Evan F.- Great sense of humor

Lawrence K.- Good and loyal friend

Reece M.- Great writer

Roland P.- Works hard and is a life long learner

Alaila S.- caring and kind friend

Kalina S.- Artistic and great writer

Tyson W.- Creative and a great artist

Heechan S.- Friendly and hardworking

Ben Mu.- Kind and thoughtful friend

Students who preordered yearbooks will be receiving them in class either Thursday or Friday so please ask your kiddos about them. We do have about 25 that are still available for purchase. You can purchase one directly from Shelley in the office this week and next Tuesday-Friday from 9am-3pm. They are $30 each and you must pay in cash, with the exact amount (the office does not have change). Thank you and happy Summer!

Thank you to everyone who attended the PTA meeting for the elections for the 23-24 school year. Here are the elected positions for the next year and the following people will be the PTA leadership starting July 1st.

President - Delise Anderson
Secretary - Emily Pollard
Treasurer - Pauline Grundig
VP of Ways and Means - Rachelle Stimmel
VP of Communications - Katie McSherry
VP of Outreach - Mary Stone
VP of Programs - Open
Historian - Open

We have two open positions which can be filled by nomination that we would love to fill. These are important roles to fill to keep up with all the great things the PTA does for our children and community.

VP of Programs - The VP of Programs works with the committee and other chairmen to plan and organize programs for the school year. This role collaborates with principal, PTA president, other chairmen and campus student groups to coordinate, plan, and implement programs.

Historian - The Historian captures, assembles and preserves records of activities and achievements of the PTA. They collect volunteer hours for PTA meetings and events and complete/ submit the PTA Unit-Annual Historian Report to council/district PTA.

Our PTA is looking for two new volunteer ASE Enrichment Coordinators for our upcoming year. Please chat with Amy Maggiore or Natalie Kwan Lloyd or email them at buenavistaase@gmail.com to learn more! You can help drive what afterschool enrichment classes are offered at BV!

Chances are that you know someone who is struggling with their mental health. People experiencing mental health challenges aren’t broken — they need support and care. And that begins with a conversation.

This month we have an opportunity to break the stigma around mental health by talking openly, compassionately, and kindly to each other. No one should ever struggle alone.

If you want to quickly be connected to a mental health care provider, contact Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential mental health care coordination service provided by Walnut Creek School District:

• Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.

• Visit www.caresolace.com/wcsd and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

Don’t hesitate to ask for help, use the resources around you, and never give up hope.

• Friday, May 26th- 5th grade promotion- 10:30 am
• Friday, May 26- Last Day of School-Last Day Schedule- TK/Kindergarten Dismissal at 11:30am Grades 1-5 Dismissal at 11:40am
• August 16th--1st Day of the 2023-2024 School Year

Phone number: 925-944-6822, ext. 3081

Email: jlouie@walnutcreeksd.org

Please call or email before 9:00am on the day of the student's absence. Available 24/7.

We are SO close to reaching our goal of $1.4 million. Thanks to 1916 donors, we are just 8% shy of our goal to enhance the education of all students at WCSD and Las Lomas.

If you have not yet donated, this is the perfect time to show your appreciation for the 20+ teachers and specialists WCEF funding makes possible. From art and science specialists, electives at WCI and Tice Creek – to the Wellness Coordinator and over 21 Advanced Placement classes at Las Lomas—our students benefit every day.

Every amount makes a difference. Give $40 to honor WCEF’s 40th anniversary coming in 2023-24. Donate $100 to honor your teachers. Or more. It all adds up.

To donate via Venmo, use our handle @wcefk12 or go online to donate.

Save the date! Dine at Chipotle on June 21 and WCEF gets 33% back

Our partner, Bay Area Driving School, has dates available in May and June to get your new driver some virtual driver’s ed. To sign up, call Bay Area Driving School at (510) 886-1016 and mention WCEF, or use this link.

WCEF benefits with a 25% give-back from this partner!

This summer will be the 27th year of Gino’s Soccer Academy (GSA) here in Walnut Creek! GSA is a soccer camp for kids 4–17 years old, and for beginner to advanced players. GSA offers five one-week camps from June to early August, and also has specialty camps for competitive players, teams, goalkeepers, and high school players.

We look to foster the players ‘Love of Soccer’ in a fun environment, while elevating their skills. Skills taught include ball control, moves, improving 1st touch, passing/receiving, speed of play, improved decision making, shooting/finishing and more!

All camps are held in Walnut Creek.

Phone: (925) 323-6644 | Website: www.ginossocceracademy.com

Firecracker Math

C.O.P.E. Family Support Center

Other WCSD flyers

Email: agramlick@walnutcreeksd.org
Website: https://www.walnutcreeksd.org/Subsite001
Location: 2355 San Juan Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Phone: 925-944-6822