The Baron Community Times
January 21, 2019 - VOL. 21
Bonita Vista High School
Dear Baron Parents and Community,
Welcome back! Thank you for continuing to visit our weekly staff and parent newsletter. Please make sure to visit this weekly newsletter to be informed of all our school highlights and future announcements. Thank you.
Sincerely,
- Dr. Del Rosario, Principal
School Highlights
A Big Welcome to Dr. Saucedo!
On the first day back to school, our awesome ASB students welcomed the newest member of the Bonita Vista High family: Dr. Saucedo, Assistant Principal. We look forward to working with you!
Weekly Value
School Information
Steps to Success in STEM
Sweetwater Union High School District has partnered with the National Math Science Initiative (NMSI) to increase student success in STEM (Math, Science, Computer Science, and English) Advanced Placement courses. The partnership will provide support to AP students, teachers, and the school. Check out the newsletter here for more information.
LGBTQ Youth: You're not alone!
On Jimmie Fallon this week, he had Lucas Hedges as a guest, who is starring in a new movie to be released next Friday called “Boy Erased.” It covers the story of a young teenager who was sent to gay conversion therapy. Lucas Hedges is working with the website Stopearasing.com. This is a 24-hour website that has resources available to youth who need to talk or is seeking help.
The website details many contacts: The Trevor Project, The Trevor Lifeline, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Trans Lifeline, and the National Runaway Safeline.
www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now
The Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7368
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY
Class of 2019
On August 27 and 28, Counselors visited the senior social sciences classes and distributed copies of the Senior Packet for Fall 2018. Seniors will be meeting with their respective counselor and review high school graduation/a-g requirements, Compact for Success readiness, SAT/ACT testing, Important senior deadlines and post-secondary plans. Click the link below to download the Senior Packet.
Bell Schedules
Barons: every Friday is now minimum day! Please see link below for more details.
T.E.A.M. Tutoring
Parents: Please encourage your students to attend afterschool T.E.A.M tutoring where they will receive one-on-one academic support in any content area.
Days: Monday - Thursday
Hour 1: 2:26 - 3:25 pm
Hour 2: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Location: Cafeteria
Contact Info:
Mr. Steve Wiggs - T.E.A.M. Tutoring Coordinator
BVH Academic Support Center
Homework Center
All students have access to the Homework Center, online resources, book resources, computers, and printers.
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 2:26 - 4:30 pm
Location: Library
Contact Info:
Ms. Mary Anderson - Teacher/Librarian
(619) 397-2030
Writing Center
The Writing Center is dedicated to helping you become a skilled, confident, and independent writer. We are here to help you with any stage of the writing process. We are here to support you!
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Hours: 3:00 - 4:30 pm, Friday: 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Location: Rm. 705
Contact Info:
Ms. Ramirez - Teacher
BVTV Daily Video Bulletin
Make sure to check out our student-produced daily video bulletin here. Turn on your TV for daily continuous running announcements. Our BVTV students and Mr. Martinez are doing an amazing job with BVTV!
Parent/Community Information
Single Mothers Luncheon
Single mothers, you are coordially invited to an exquisite afternoon tea, where you will be honored and appreciated in a relaxing atmosphere. You will be dining to a decadent traditional afternoon tea menu, while listening to the sweet sounds of the violin and the saxophone from local San Diego artists.
When: February 9, 2019 2:30-5:00 PM
Where: University Club Atop Symphony Towers
BVH Alumni: We want you!
Your real-world experience will help today’s students find their path. Come back and make a difference - once, twice, or more regularly. Sign up for our alumni network here.
Free Museums
Museums for All offers free or discounted admission at select local San Diego museums to EBT, SNAP, and WIC cardholders in our community. The San Diego Historic Center in Balboa Park is a participating museum offering free admission for up to four people per EBT, SNAP, or WIC card.
Museums For All is a cooperative initiative between the Association of Children’s Museums and the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences to offer a signature access program that encourages families of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits.
There are ten participating Museums For All museums throughout San Diego County: San Diego History Center, San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, Museum of Making Museum, The New Children’s Museum, and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, San Diego Art Institute, San Diego Archaeological Center, and California Center for the Arts.
High School Voter Education: Get Involved!
We Need You!
Dear Baron Parents: Now is the time for you to help make a difference in your child's education. Stay involved and volunteer at BVH! Please see the attachments below for more information.
Parents & Community Important Volunteer Information Click here
School Site Council
The role of the School Site Council (SSC) is to annually evaluate, monitor, and implement the school’s Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) which sets our school plan and goals based on student data and the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). SSC reviews and approves school expenditures related to Title I funds. The SSC is comprised of the principal, teachers, non-classroom staff, parents, and students. The SSC meets six times throughout the school year. SSC meetings are public meetings and open attendance is welcome.
English Learner Advisory Committee Meetings
The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is a committee for parents or other community members who want to advocate for English Learners. The overall aim of ELAC is to advise the school staff and School Site Council on programs and services for English Learners and contribute to the development of the SPSA. ELAC meetings are public meetings. Parents are welcome to attend all meetings throughout the year. If you would like to join or attend our ELAC meetings, please contact the school main office at (619) 397-2000.
Coffee with the Principal
Submit your student(s) Free and Reduced-Priced Meals Application
Now Accepting Newsletter Submissions!
Is our newsletter missing anything? Now you can submit your stories, highlights, or general information that you would like to see on future volumes. Click the link below to access the form.
Athletic Information
Sports Updates
Please review the pamphlet linked below if your son or daughter plans on participating in any sports.
Congratulations CIF Seniors!
We had 75 Juniors and Seniors make the CIF All-Academic team. Check out the list below. These kids are the epitome of Student-Athlete!
Sports Medicine Career Pathway
Did you know we have a sports medicine pathway at BVHS? Students take classes at BVHS and then intern at specific sporting events/clinics to apply what they have learned. Two of our students are getting debriefed after working at a sports injury clinic by an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Bates.
Sports Eligibility Bylaws
Parents, grades came out last Friday. As a school, we are governed by the metro conference and by the California Interscholastic Federation (C.I.F.). As such, we have specific bylaws pertaining to eligibility and grades. Click the button below for some frequently asked questions about bylaws for you to look over. If you have any further questions on eligibility please don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Jason Murphy at jason.murphy@sweetwaterschools.org
Sweetwater Information
Sweetwater currents
SUHSD' Sweetwater Currents newsletter has changed to an online platform. This gives us the ability to be even more “current” with news, kudos, media clips, photos from district and school events, and so much more. You can go to http://currents.sweetwaterschools.org and see what we have to offer so far.
On the page now you can read our weekly Sweetwater News Clips, information about the Summer Meals Program, a feature on the recent Parent Symposium, information about community events and even links to our new Sweetwater Stories podcast.
Sweetwater Stars
Has someone at Bonita Vista High School done something great? The Sweetwater Stars program wants to highlight those Barons that shine! We want to recognize the individuals that make a difference and have a positive impact in our school community. To submit a Sweetwater Star, please click here.
BVH a Gold Ribbon School
Bonita Vista High School is recognized as one of California’s Gold Ribbon Schools for 2017. The award reflects our school’s success in creating a positive learning atmosphere for our students. This success is a direct result of our dedicated, creative, and supportive school community.
Bonita Vista High School
Dr. Roman Del Rosario
Principal
Email: roman.delrosario@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: https://bvh.sweetwaterschools.org/
Location: 751 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA, United States
Phone: (619) 397-2000
Twitter: @BVHBarons