BUE Family Newsletter
February 13, 2023
Valentines Day Parties Tomorrow!
Dear BUE Families,
We invite you to join us on tomorrow, February 14th, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. to celebrate Valentine's Day! Most classrooms will have simple treats, a craft time, and may or may not watch a movie while they craft. If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s teacher.
If you would like to bring treats for the class, we ask that all goodies are store purchased, individually wrapped and prepackaged for individual use. Please reach out to your student’s teacher for more information.
Reminder: If you plan on joining us for Valentine's Day parties, you must do the Raptor Background check. The process is super easy, but it does take a minute or 2. It is best if you can check-in early with us so we do not have long lines of parents waiting to get in.
Snow is expected this week, along with colder temperatures.
Please ensure your children have appropriate cold weather gear.
If your student(s) need help with winter clothes, please contact the BUE office at (970) 285-5703.
Self Managers at BUE
BUE launched the Self Manager Program on Friday during an assembly for all students. This is one part of our Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Program with the goals of:
- Decreasing bullying, and
- Increasing respectful actions towards classmates, teachers, parents, school and our whole community.
The program provides ways for students to earn positive rewards in the form of prizes, privileges, and even field trips when they show positive behavior at BUE.
The Self Manger Program is:
- Preventative: changes the focus from negative behaviors to positive expectations and interactions.
- Focused on 5 Habits of Learning and Scholarship: Collaboration, Respect, Integrity, Service, and Perseverance. As students demonstrate these habits, they can earn positive rewards, prizes, and even field trips.
The Self Manager Program at BUE positively recognizes students who consistently model CRISP habits of behavior, meet our school behavior norms, and are kind, responsible, and ethical leaders.
How to Become a Self-Manager
Students can pick up an application form from the office.
There are 3 Levels of Self Management at BUE:
Level 1: Self Manager
Level 2: CRISP Kids
Level 3: BUE Ambassador
If you have any questions about the Self Manager Program, please reach out to BUE office at (970) 285-5703.
After School Programming
Here are the after school programs happening at BUE:
- Girls Leadership
- STEM
- Embroidery
- Stretch Yoga
- Run Club
- Choir
Wednesday
- 2/3 Lego Club
- 4/5 Lego Club
Thursday
- Korean Club
- Kiwanis Kids (K-Kids)
We have over 150 kids participating in After School Programming right now. We are completely full! If your student(s) missed this section of After School Programming, we are hopeful to run and 4th Quarter Program after Spring Break!
Student Led Conferences are the end of February
If you need any help signing up for SLCs, please contact the BUE office as soon as you can!.
Student-Led Conferences (SLCs) are the last 2 days in February!
Monday - February 27th:
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday - February 28th:
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The focus of student led conferences is for students to be able to tell parents about their school experience and their learning. Teachers are available to help answer any questions that parents have during the process. The power in students communicating about their learning experience is to build buy-in and ownership from students for their own learning.
As parents and family members, you are critical partners in helping your child's learning and growth; it is very important that each child is supported by having family members present. We are hopeful for 100% attendance.
For several years now, BUE has used PTCFast to schedule all conferences. Information on scheduling will be shared in a few weeks, so stay on the lookout for more communication on Student Led Conferences.
There is no school during Student Led Conferences to allow flexibility for parents to schedule with teachers.
Monday - February 27th: No School
Tuesday - February 28th: Nos School
Read Across America Week!
Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. This year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources that are about everyone and for everyone.
Please join us for the following events:
Wednesday, March 1: Dads and Donuts
7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Donuts and Coffee with be served!
Thursday, March 2: Moms and Muffins
7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Muffins and Light Refreshment with be served!
Friday, March 3: Grandparents and Granola
7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Granola and Light Refreshment with be served!
Each morning we invite Dads, Moms, and/or Grandparents to join us as we start the day reading. Refreshments will be served each morning and this provides families a wonderful opportunity to start the day with their children reading at school!
RSVP here!
Reminder: If you plan on joining us for our Read Across America events, you must do the Raptor Background check. The process is super easy, but it does take a minute or 2. It is best if you can check-in early with us so we do not have long lines of parents/grandparents waiting to get in.
Free Seed Program
Garfield County Extension is pleased to offer a wide variety of free seeds to families and teachers who would like to try their hand at gardening. Please spread the word to your teachers and families to sign up today to receive seed packets in March 2023. Please have individuals contact me directly at dani.wesolowski@colostate.edu or by phone at 970-625-3969. If emailing, please attach the mailing address and name that the packets should be sent too. With the Free Seed Project, we provide seeds to community stewards as an alternative to the global, industrial food system, and to encourage people to make a greater connection with Earth. Thank you so much for taking the time to spread the word. I have also attached a marketing flyer if you would like to advertise in newsletters, etc. See Flyer .pdf below.
Best Regards,
Dani Wesolowski
Garfield 16 Overarching Mission Statement:
As a result of our efforts, all students will be successfully prepared for life in a safe and nurturing environment.
Our School Mission:
BUE is a caring community providing students with a meaningful and authentic education.
Our School Vision:
We strive to empower our students to pursue their passions and to be kind, ethical people.
SCHOOL HOURS
We are a four (4) day school week
Tuesdays to Friday
1st Morning Bell rings at 7:30 a.m.
End of Day bell rings at 3:40 p.m.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH NEWS
Our district has qualified for a free breakfast and lunch program for SY 2022-2023.
Breakfast Program: All students can receive breakfast free of charge. It is important that your child arrives at school on time as breakfast is served at 7:30 a.m.
Lunch Program: All students can receive lunch free of charge. If your child brings lunch from home, please make sure it does NOT need to be heated in a microwave as there are no microwaves available.
Please do not send soda pop in your child’s school lunch. We ask that you send a healthier choice such as juice, water, or milk.
Parents wishing to eat lunch with their child may do so, however to be in the school during the school day requires a background check (see the section above on school safety).
Please call the school office by 9:00am if you would like to order a hot lunch. The charge for an adult lunch is $4.25 and for a visiting child it is $2.75. Please remember that the school only accepts cash or a check for payment.
Menus can be found on our school district Nutrition Website.
Meal Prices for Visitors:
Student Lunch $2.75
Milk $0.70
Adult Lunch $4.25
Please keep in mind that menus have the potential to change A LOT depending on staffing issues, and product availability. Our Nutrition Department does their best to honor the posted menus, however they can be heavily impacted for a variety of reasons. If you ever have any questions, please call 285-5701 ext. 4180 with any questions or email jwilliams@garfield16.org
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our School Based Family Resource Center for more information.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Claudia Flores Cruz
Center Coordinator
970-285-5262
Visitor, Volunteer, and Background Check Procedures
Dear Garfield 16 Community,
Beginning September 6, 2022, any visitors entering a school during the school day will go through a screening process in the office. Visitors will be screened through the Raptor system which checks registered sex offender databases. The system produces an ID badge sticker with the visitor’s name and picture that the visitor wears for the duration of the visit.
How does it work?
The visitor provides his/her driver’s license to the secretary for scanning. Once scanned, the visitor is stored in the school’s system as an approved visitor. The visitor received an ID badge sticker with the visitor’s name and picture and date of the visit. If the visitor returns, the information is stored in the system so the visitor just has to give his/her name to the secretary, and the secretary can print out a new badge with a new date.
What if the visitor doesn’t have a driver’s license?
The secretary can enter the visitor’s name in the database. This takes a bit more time, so having a driver’s license is helpful.
What happens if someone with a sex offense record tries to come into the school?
The Raptor system sends an alert to the principal who will handle the situation. If the visitor is a parent and must attend a meeting for his/her child, the parent will be escorted by a staff member at all times.
Does the Raptor database show a person’s full criminal record?
No. It only links to the sex offender database for all 50 states.
Who will need to go through the screening process?
Anyone who is visiting the school will go through this screening process. Examples include:
Parents coming into the school for a meeting, activity, or event that occurs during the school day. This includes parents who may be helping in the school during the school day.
Guest speakers, contractors, and other visitors authorized by the principal.
What about volunteers?
Volunteers will also be screened using the Raptor system, but they also need to have an FBI background check that includes fingerprinting. Volunteers may be alone with students or supervise students, so we have this added layer of protection to keep the students safe. Contact the school’s principal for more information about volunteers.
Will the schools use Raptor for after school events?
No. Raptor will only be used during the school day when students are in school.
Our goal is to keep our students safe. We encourage parents to attend activities and events to support their children, and we want to make it easy for parents to attend. We believe the Raptor system will be a faster and more convenient way to register as a visitor to the school.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Baugh
Interim Superintendent of Schools
Bea Underwood Elementary School
Email: aclark@garfield16.org
Website: http://bue.garfield16.org/
Location: 0741 Tamarisk Trail, Parachute, CO 81635
Phone: 970-285-5703
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bea-Underwood-Elementary-School-104774432345862