BCE Bear Mail

Thursday November 9th.

No School Tomorrow Friday November 10th

Big picture

Message from the office.

Hello BCE Community-


It has been a fun two weeks at BCE. Halloween was so much fun. Thank you to all who helped make it possible. Today was sports day. It is so fun to connect with everyone with common sports. Thanks to all who participated today.


Report cards will be coming home next Friday. Please make sure you ask your student next Friday. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact your teacher.


We have one more full week before our week break. Everyone at BCE is so thankful for our community and your support. I hope your family can celebrate those you are thankful for and have some well-needed relaxation.


Please remember we do not have school on Friday, November 10th.

Have a great 3 weekend.

I can be reached best by email at gfippin@slvusd.org


Gerri Fippin

Principal BCE

Sports Day at BCE

Big picture

Halloween Fun at BCE

Big picture

Author Temple Grandin is coming to BCE!!!

Author Temple Grandin to visit BCE! Students in grades 3-5 will get to meet and hear from bestselling author Temple Grandin at an assembly on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 28th. Grandin will share her Young Readers Edition of her newest book, Different Kinds of Minds: A Guide to Your Brain. This event is for students and staff only due to space limitations. A limited number of signed copies of the book will be available for sale. See Ms.Callahan in the BCE Library.

Square Art Fundraiser

It is that time of year again to buy your student's art work. The Square Art fundraiser is a wonderful place to get gifts and keep your students artwork forever.


The fundraiser has been extended through 11/17 and the school gets 35% of all proceeds.


Coming home to you soon will be your child's custom catalog for the Square 1 Art fundraiser. Get a head start, and start ordering keepsakes and gifts featuring your child's art online NOW, if you like!


Simply search for your child's art using Art Search, and enter state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order!


Order by: 11/8/2023


Upload additional art if you like, using Art Upload!


If you have questions, or need anything at all, contact customer care online .


Thank you for supporting our school!


Jennifer Wildermuth Reyes

Square 1 Art fundraiser coordinator

Boulder Creek Elementary


square1art.com/shop

Flue season is here-

We have had an increase in sick students. Please make sure you notify the office if your student is ill or has been to the doctor. If your student has been to the doctor and has been diagnosed with anything, please let us know right away. The office staff sends home notices as soon as we hear. Please note, that the notices are paper version only. If you ever have questions, please contact our health clerk- Kat Gafford


RSV is one of the respiratory illness going around- Please take a moment to read the attached documents so you can know what is going on

- What is RSV

Triple P parenting Classes

Triple P is offering several classes to support. Please check out all the flyers.

RTC- Community input

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is seeking community input through an online survey on its Climate Adaptation Vulnerability Assessment and Priorities Report (CAVA) project.

Please provide your valuable input through our online survey (below) and help us plan for a Climate Resilient Transportation Future. The deadline to take the survey is November 10, 2023.

English Survey

Spanish Survey

For more information on the CAVA project, visit www.sccrtc.org/cava.

Cradle to Career Santa Cruz County (C2C

Cradle to Career Santa Cruz County (C2C) is a family advocacy organization and community connector that strives to uplift all families. Last year, C2C expanded from Live Oak School District to include four new school sites in SCCS, SUESD, and SLVUSD. C2C staff are stationed at school sites to develop free programming, including recreation activities, parent workshops, and advocacy opportunities for families. YOUR perspectives will help guide C2C’s plans for this academic year. Please complete the short 2-minute questionnaire below to share your input.

English Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C2CFall23

Spanish Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C2C_EspFall_23-23

Attendance Matters

We know people get sick, people get injured, and there can be family or life responsibilities and other issues that are reasonable and excused.

But if your student can attend, they need to be in school.

If your student is out for three or more consecutive days, we may request a doctor's note to continue excusing the absences.


Students who miss 3-5 days will receive a Chronic Absence letter. We will then meet with those families to attempt to support the student attending school. On the second Chronic Absence Letter, families may be required to meet at the District Office to put a plan in place for the student's attendance. On the third Chronic Absence Letter, families may be required to meet with the County Office Student Attendance Review Board for truancy.


Our goal is that nobody ever gets that far along with truancy. We are here to help and support, but it does start at home with the expectation that your student will attend school regularly.

Dine out for Grad Night

Let's keep these appetites going with our next Dine Out Event to support SLVHS Grad Night!! Aroma Restaurant in Ben Lomond is our next partner. On Thursday, November 9th, bring your friends to lunch and your family to dinner because Aroma is graciously offering us a percentage from BOTH lunch AND dinner. Lunch is 11 am-3 pm and Dinner is 3-9 pm. BE SURE TO MENTION YOU ARE THERE FOR SLV GRAD NIGHT. See you all there!

PBIS Amazon Wish List- Bear Paw Store

Our students work hard every day and are rewarded with Bear Paws. We have Bear Paw Store about every 4-6 weeks. If you are able, please consider helping to provide items from our Amazon wish list.
Big picture

Drop off and Pick Up

We are so excited to see everyone, and the first couple of weeks can be very busy in the parking lot. Please be patient with everyone while we learn and remember the parking lot rules. If you are dropping off or picking up, please remember not to leave your car if you are not parked in an assigned spot. There is no parent parking on campus, all parents need to park on the street and walk in. If you drop off at YMCA before 8, you may park in the bus zone for your quick drop-off. We do not have supervision for students before 8:10. Please do not leave your students before 8:10 unattended. Staff will be out and about to help and ensure everyone is safe.
Big picture