Bobcat Bulletin
April 15, 2024
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Principal Enzo for the Day!
3rd-6th grade highest reader, Jazmin is Principal on Tuesday.
Spring Fling!
School Attendance & State Testing
Absences Add Up...
Did you know that if your child misses 2 school days per month starting in TK that by 8th grade they will have missed a WHOLE YEAR of school?
2 days per month
x 10 months per school year
x 9 years of school (TK-8)
= 180 days (ONE SCHOOL YEAR)
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow
There are very specific state guidelines for excused absences for doctor/dental appointments, funeral or court attendance for your child. Appointments for yourself, or other impeccable reasons do not count. Please be kind to office staff as they remind you about these guidelines. We do this to support you.
Students in grades 3 through 6th will begin California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). The CAASPP System is designed to give information to teachers, students, and their families about what students know and are able to do. It also indicates whether students are on track to be ready for success in college or career when they graduate from high school.
We will begin testing on April 22nd - completing May 16th. Each week will be a different grade level in order to support student accommodations and motivation. We could use your help the week your child is testing by having a good night sleep, a full breakfast, and positive language about the test. It is one moment in time, and we know your child is more than a test, YET we also want each student to do their best and show what they know.
BE Safe. BE Responsible. BE Respectful.
BE YOUR BINKLEY BEST!
Warmly,
Harmony Harvell, Principal
Color Run Shirt Sales
Spring is here and that means it's time to buy your Color Run shirt! Come get your new shirt after school until 3:30 on April 16th, April 18th, April 30th, May 2nd, or May 14th, or at the Color Run on May 16th. We'll have fabric markers so kids can decorate their shirts ahead of time! Shirts are $14, cash or check preferred. (The Color Run is free and the purchase of this shirt is not required to participate.)
Save the Date!
Booster Events
Color Run - May 16, 4:30-6:30pm
It's the most colorful time of the year--Color Run! The event starts at 4:30, with the Color Run from 5 to 5:30pm, silent auction from 5:30 to 6:15pm, and Dino's Greek Food Truck, Taco Stand, and Kona Ice all night long! Make sure your kids are wearing clothes that can get stained--or buy one of our special Color Run shirts!
Going to a Giants Game? Buy tickets using this QR Code, and our school gets $5
Community Events & Resources
BrightLife Kids Community Resource
FREE behavioral health coaching for families of children 0-12! Here are the details: BrightLife Kids.
Binkley Elementary Charter School
Email: hharvell@rvusd.org
Website: https://www.rvusd.org/o/binkley
Location: 4965 Canyon Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Phone: 707-539-6060
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BinkleyRV/