BC Bear Facts
January Newsletter: 1-16-23
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE:
Dear Boulder Creek Families,
Happy New Year, and welcome to 2023!
At the end of any calendar year, we tend to conduct "A Year in Review" to remind us of the many important events that have happened. School year calendars are a bit different, so we thought it would be great to review for our parents what we have accomplished thus far in the 2022-2023 school year as well as share where we are headed for the remainder of 2022-2023.
Besides Language Arts, Math, History, Science, and Physical Education (PE), we have engaged students in the following areas thus far in 2022:
- Digital Citizenship - Appropriate positive internet use and cyberbullying are a few of the topics students engage in during these lessons throughout the year. Digital Citizenship Week took place in October.
- Music - With a few schoolwide schedule changes in 2022, we have been able to bring our music teacher all the way down to the 3rd grade, so 3rd-8th grade students receive music instruction outside of what they receive from their homeroom teachers.
- 6-8 Electives - There are many new electives in middle school this year. Check them out in our Student/Parent Handbook
In 2022, our teachers and support staff are engaging students where they are and moving them forward. Some additional supports include:
- Implementation of BEAR (Be Excellent At Reading)Time which is focused reading time by grade level. All 1st-5th graders receive reading instruction at their level. This includes reading intervention for those who need extra support.
- Extended Day Tutoring opportunities
- 6-8 ELL, Study Skills, and Learning Labs
In 2022, we have many ongoing as well as new social, emotional, and behavioral supports available to our students:
- We continue to have adults on campus available for students to speak with should they need it.
- Bear Buddies - a new elective where our older student leaders spend time modeling positive social skills for our younger students.
- Alternative Recess - a new opportunity for students struggling with social skills during unstructured time
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curricula (Second Step, My Best Me, Leader in Me) lessons take place in BC classrooms.
- The Boulder Creek Way - Continued teaching and reinforcement of school expectations that lead to positive school culture
- Monthly Positive Character Focus
In 2022, we brought back sports/clubs with no restrictions (masks, testing, distancing) for athletes or spectators:
- TK-5 Cross County
- Volleyball
- 6-8 Co-Ed SoccerOn
- 6-8 Cross Country
- 6-8 Flag Football
- 6-8 Girls' Basketball
- Engineering Club
- Ski and Snowboard Club
In 2022, our Parent Club (a completely new board from pre-COVID) has brought back ALL of the traditional Boulder Creek family events that bring us together:
- On-site monthly Parent Club Meetings
- Riffle-Raffle Fundraiser
- Golden Bear Store
- Boulder Bash Fall Festival
- Fall Book Fair
- Holiday Boutique (students Christmas shop and wrap)
- Middle School Snowball Dance
In 2022, we have engaged in a multitude of school events already:
- Family/Parent Events - Back-to-School Night, Trimester Awards, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Family Movie Night
- Assemblies/Rallies - Middle School Rallies, Britt Ahart from Alone (Perseverance), Trimester Awards Assemblies, Veteran's Day Assembly, EHS Victorian Carolers, Middle School Spelling Bee, Annual Whole-School Christmas Sing-a-Long
- Classroom and Grade Level Events - There has been a multitude of events across the grade levels thus far.
- Performances: Music Department - Veteran's Day, Garden of Lights Caroling, Breakfast with Santa, Annual Christmas Sing-a-Long. Dance Crew - Rallies, Basketball Halftimes, Redding Lighted Parade. Class/Grade Level - There have been multiple class/grade level performances in 2022.
- Dances - Back-to-School Dance, Snowball Dance
- Annual Jog-a-thon-Turkey Trot
- Spirit Weeks - Back-to-School Spirit Week, Red Ribbon/Spirit Week
- Field Trips - Classroom/Grade-Level Field Trips are back on track! We even added a trip to the Ninja Gym for all 3rd-5th graders in December.
Wow, what a list of accomplishments, and we are only halfway through the school year! All of us are happy to be able to bring back annual events as well as introduce new ways to engage and support our students. Throughout the remainder of 2022-2023, we will be working toward accomplishing our schoolwide goal of every student growing in English Language Arts by a minimum of one year. Check with your teacher about how you can help your child reach his/her individual goals.
Watch the monthly Bear Facts, starting with the January Bear Facts below, for much more news about upcoming events, celebrations, and other news in the second half of 2022-2023.
Best wishes for a healthy and happy new year!
Tina Croes
JANUARY FOCUS: Kindness/Fairness
WORK HARD, BE KIND, Discover Your Excellence!
EQUAL ISN'T NECESSARILY FAIR
GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE - January 23-27
FAMILY GAME NIGHT - THURSDAY, JANUARY 26TH!
We are excited to share that Thursday evening, January 26th, Boulder Creek is hosting Family Game Night from 5:30-7:00 in the cafeteria. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to come to school together and engage in a variety of games. Games can provide children with opportunities to apply concepts they have learned. They also promote collaboration, inquiry, and critical thinking as well as assist with social connections.
Food will be available for purchase during Family Game Night as well. Remember, this is a family event, so all children must be accompanied by an adult. Come on out and join us a week from tonight for a whole lot of fun, family time!
Click HERE to register online.
2023-24 STUDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS!
It's already that time of year again - New Student Registration Time!
**REMEMBER** You do not have to re-register your child if he/she is already a Boulder Creek student.
We register students on a priority system with the first priority going to those who reside in the school attendance area and are not currently enrolled in school. Here are the registration dates and corresponding priorities:
Starting January 10, 2023
- Residents of the school attendance area, not currently enrolled in school
Starting January 17, 2023
- Those who moved into the attendance area after the first registration period
- Siblings already in the school of choice with an Inter/Intra-District Agreement
- Those who live inside the Enterprise Elementary School District boundaries with an Intra-District Agreement.
Starting January 23, 2023
- Open Enrollment, including those who live outside of the Enterprise Elementary School District boundaries with an Inter-District Agreement.
If you have specific questions, you may contact our Student Services Clerk, Devin McComas at dmccomas@eesd.net or 530-224-4140.
The Boulder Creek Music Department Presents THE WINTER CONCERT
Boulder Creek’s first-ever Music Winter Concert involving many of our 4th-8th grade music students will take Tuesday evening, January 17th. The details are as follows:
Location: Pathway Auditorium, 777 Loma Vista Drive
Student Musician Call Time: 6:30 pm
Concert Time: 7:00 pm
Admission: $2 at the door (proceeds benefit the Boulder Creek Music Program). our Music Boosters can only accept cash or check at the door.
We cannot accept digital or card payments.
We invite all Boulder Creek Families to join us for an entertaining evening while supporting Boulder Creek Music at the same time.
WANT TO WATCH THE 8TH GRADE BOYS TEAM PLAY AT GOLDEN 1 CENTER?
Boulder Creek is selling Sacramento Kings tickets for our 8th-grade Boys Basketball Team. Our boys will be taking to the Golden 1 Center court against Grant at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10th. Your pre-purchased ticket allows you to watch our boys AND return for a 7:00 p.m. tipoff between the Sacramento Kings and the Dallas Mavericks. Even if you are not planning on going to watch our 8th graders play against Grant at the Golden 1 Center, you can go down for the game between the Kings and Mavericks. These tickets make great gifts for the whole family too. So come on by the BC office to make a purchase. Please see the flyer below with all the information.
WELCOME OFFICER MAREADY!
Welcome, Officer Maready!
DID YOU KNOW?
Boulder Creek teaches our students about bullying behaviors, including cyberbullying. All teachers use social-emotional learning curricula such as Second Step and Leader in Me on a weekly basis. Bullying lessons are embedded in Second Step, and cyberbullying is presented more in-depth each October during Digital Citizenship Week. All of these lessons are reinforced throughout the school year by all staff members.
Did you know ...
Parents who may not be aware, your children have many adults on campus they can seek out should they ever have a need to talk with someone about anything at all. Whether they are worried about academics, peer relationships, or anything else, all of our staff – teaching, administrative, counseling, and all other support staff – are here for your children at all times. Please encourage them to come to us whenever they need.
Did you know ...
Boulder Creek offers a wide variety of clubs for our 3rd – 8th graders throughout each year. For example, this winter our Jr. High students are enjoying Ski and Snowboard Club, Engineering Club, and Dance Crew. Be sure to listen for future club announcements and encourage your child to get involved. And, If any of our parents possess a special skill you would like to share with children, I encourage you to inquire in the office. We are always open to new ideas!
BC Focuses on THE BOULDER CREEK WAY!
2022-2023 YEARBOOK!
It’s time to order your 2022/2023 yearbook. All orders will be placed online at ybpay.com. Our school code is 11517123. The early bird price is $30.00. The price will increase to $36 on March 1, 2023.
A Message to 8th-Grade Families:
If your child has been at Boulder Creek since Kindergarten, please submit their Kindergarten photo to melodyalspach@gmail.com by February 17th. This photo will be displayed on the yearbook's "Throwback to Kindergarten" page.
Information about purchasing an "8th Grade Ad" for your 8th-grade child was sent home to 8th-grade parents in a separate email communication.
Any questions? Please feel free to email me, melodyalspach@gmail.com.
Best,
Melody Alspach
Yearbook Advisor
BOULDER CREEK BOOSTER (Parent) CLUB
The Annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser is coming soon (February 3rd-28th). Stay tuned ...
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY IMPORTANT DATES:
Tuesday, January 10th: First day back from Christmas Break for Students
Wednesday, January 11th: Parent/Booster Club Meeting
Monday, January 16th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observed - No School
Tuesday, January 17th (Pathway Church): Music Winter Concert
January 23rd-27th: The Great Kindness Challenge Week
February 3rd - February 28th: Annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser
Wednesday, February 9th: Parent/Booster Club Meeting
February 20th-24th: President's Week Break - No School
LUNCH AND BREAKFAST
Breakfast and Lunch Menu
HEALTH GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOUR CHILD IS COVID POSITIVE OR HAS SYMPTOMS?
This year is all about recommendations rather than requirements. The most important part is to stay home if you are sick. We are no longer offering testing for students at school, but we do have free tests available for parents who would like to test their students at home. Please refer to the flyer below for further details.
Thank you so much for your cooperation and understanding.
DROP-OFF/PICK-UP TIMES AND PARKING LOT PROCEDURES Where/when should I drop-off and pick-up?
Grade-Level Start and End Times
We are happy to welcome our students on campus for breakfast as well as on the playground before the start of the school day this year. The earliest drop-off time is 7:30 a.m.
Regular Day - School Start/End Times:
4-8 grades begin at 8:00 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
K-3 grades begin at 8:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Minimum Day - School Start Times:
4-8 grades begin at 8:00 a.m. - 1:06 p.m.
K-3 grades begin at 8:10 a.m. - 1:06 p.m.
Students will be released from class based upon the dismissal time. Students will be walked to a designated pick-up area (see below) and remain with their teacher/classmates. If they have a younger sibling(s), they should report to the designated pick-up area of their youngest sibling so parents don't have to visit both pick-up loops. Please coordinate this with your children.
To ensure the safety of all children, students must be picked up at their dismissal times. The school does not provide supervision for students after 2:20 p.m. on regular days and 1:20 p.m. on minimum days. Every Monday is a minimum day. If students are not picked up by the aforementioned times, they will be escorted to the office. Parents will then be required to go to the office to check students out. Remember this is to ensure your child’s safety, so please be prompt when picking up your child.
Assigned Parking Lots for Drop-off and Pick-up
This location is decided by the youngest child in the family. Older children in the family will need to find their youngest sibling at the pick-up location that is assigned to that sibling's grade level. For example, Kindergarten will be picked up in the front parking lot, so all older siblings of Kindergartners will report to the dismissal location to find their Kindergarten sibling's class at the front of the school and wait for their parents there together. We will be out to help older siblings find their pick-up point. This should only take a day or two to get into the routine of where to go.
Parking Lot Assignments by Grade-Level:
- TK/K (and all older siblings) - Front Lot
1 and 2 (and all older siblings) - Back Lot
3 and 4 (and all older siblings) - Front Lot
5 (and all older siblings) - Back Lot
6-8 (and all older siblings) Front Lot
Please do not arrive earlier than your oldest child's release time (see above), as we want to be able to clear the parking lot quickly for each group. If you have multiple children who are released at both times, please find a parking space rather than waiting in the pick-up lane as this will block the lane from moving as you wait for your older child. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please review the BC Flow of Traffic Map in order to determine which way to enter/exit the campus from the neighborhood depending on which parking lot you are assigned. Front lot = red arrows. Back lot = green arrows.
PARENT PORTAL LOG-IN
All parents, including new parents, should have logged into the Parent Portal at some point already. Why do you need to create a parent account? This is a secure platform through which you will view your child's teacher/class, receive your child’s report card, complete enrollment, and complete the necessary beginning of the year school forms like your child's emergency card. In the future, this is also how state testing results will be communicated.
Click HERE for the link to the parent portal. If you cannot log-in successfully, please call our school's office at 224-4140 or email our Student Services Clerk, Devin McComas, at dmccomas@eesd.net. Be sure to keep your log-in information in a safe but accessible place.
IMPORTANT LINKS
- help@eesd.net: for Chromebook questions (including how to get a device); technology troubleshooting as directed by your child's teacher
- eesd.net: for online resources and other district information
- bouldercreek.eesd.net: for weekly newsletters and other information
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Q: Do I have to re-register my child for school each school year?
A: If your child is already a TK-7th grade student, you do NOT have to register each school year. He/she will automatically have a seat the next year. However, if your child is currently not enrolled at Boulder Creek or is a student in the Boulder Creek Preschool, you WILL NEED TO REGISTER.
OFFICE HOURS AND PROCEDURES
Boulder Creek School
Website: https://bouldercreek.eesd.net/
Location: 505 Springer Drive, Redding, CA, USA
Phone: 530-224-4140
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bouldercreekschool/