Bear Valley Bugle
November 2023
November Happenings
Gratitude is the theme of the month. Students are working on different ways to show gratitude through SEL lessons. I want to show some gratitude for the students and families as we embarked on remote learning during the snow days. We know it does not replace in person schooling, but thank you to our staff, students and families for keeping the students engaged during the time away. We are thankful to be back in the building where the students have opportunities to learn in person, socialize with their peers and engage in our school community and curriculum.
I would also like to express gratitude to Mr. Victor, our BPO. He was here each day working to keep the school plowed. He spent a lot of time in the snow plow and we are so glad the PTA invested in such a wonderful and useful tool for Mr. Victor.
On November 28, we will celebrate our Blue Ribbon Award with an assembly at 2:00. Thank you to our Bear Valley School staff and students for working so hard. It is because of our wonderful school community and the hard work we put in each day that we were recognized as a Blue Ribbon School in 2023. Mrs. Zamarron and I had a wonderful trip to Washington DC to accept this award on behalf of our school. It was an amazing experience to hear from award winning educators across the United States and share what makes Bear Valley so amazing. Thank you everyone for all that you do.
Have a wonderful rest of November!
Mrs. Scherer
Principal
Bear Valley Elementary
Classroom Spotlights
Coffee Chats with Mrs. Scherer
Please fill out this survey regarding topics you would like to see offered.
OUR NEXT CHAT WILL BE Wednesday, November 22 at 9:15 am.
Alaska Native Heritage Month
Shivala Assembly on November 3.
Bear Valley Office Care Bears
Student Council Canned Food Drive
November 6-November 29. We have extended the food drive due to the remote learning days.
Reminder: No School November 23 and 24.
Activity Reminders
Spelling Club- Mondays 3:30-4:30
Choir-Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8 amBattle of the Books- Wednesdays 8 am
School Starts at 10am (first bell at 9:50)
PTA News
Blue Ribbon shirts are at school in classrooms waiting for when we return! We have a few more that will be available through the store for anyone who missed ordering.
The Photo Bus will reschedule due to school closures and will reach out with those who signed up to set a new date.
A flyer will go out when we return with sign up opportunities for December's bookfair and holiday store.
We will be collecting gift bag donations as well as Target bags (or other shopping bags with handles) starting on Monday. A collection box will be outside the front office. These are for wrapping and transporting gift items home.
Student Directory Information
School Lunch
We are currently looking for a cafeteria manager to join our team at Bear Valley! Until we have someone hired, our school will provide shelf stable meals and milk to students who need a lunch during the day.
School Buses
Learn About The Alaska Reads Act
Learn more about the Alaska Reads Act!
https://education.alaska.gov/akreads/Parent%20Book%20Final.pdfPositions open at Bear Valley!
Noon Duty (Any days of the week you can- 10:45-1:00)
1 Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Cafeteria Manager
School Wide Blue Ribbon Celebration
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023, 02:00 PM
Bear Valley Elementary School, Mountain Air Drive, Anchorage, AK, USA
Pick up and Drop off
Please Remember
With the snow...... Please remember do not pull forward until the drop off line has space. NO CARS should wait on the end of the island. The lane is not wide enough to pass especially with the snow.
Thank you!
Bear Valley Elementary
Email: bvattendance@asdk12.org
Website: https://www.asdk12.org/bearvalley
Location: 15001 Mountain Air Drive, Anchorage, AK, USA
Phone: 907-742-5900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bearvalleyelementary