Broncos Bulletin
April 2018 - Bernal Intermediate
Bernal Intermediate School
Mrs. Berg, Assistant Principal
Email: rvelasquez@ogsd.net
Website: bernalis.schoolloop.com
Location: 6610 San Ignacio Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States
Phone: 4085785731
April Spirit Days
Monday 4/16 - Bernal Spirit Wear!
Wednesday 4/18 - Rally Color!
Friday 4/20 - Dynamic Dui
Friday 4/27: Fancy Friday
HSA Meeting
Thursday, Apr 12, 2018, 07:00 PM
Bernal Intermediate School, San Ignacio Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States
Super Saturday Session #5
Saturday, Apr 28, 2018, 08:15 AM
Bernal Intermediate School, San Ignacio Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States
Super Saturday Academy Sessions
Our April Saturday Session will be held on April 28th from 8:15am-12:30pm. Permission slips will be sent home the week of 4/16.
So far, Bernal has held four Super Saturday Academy Sessions this year and they have been successful and a lot of fun for the students! Attending a Super Saturday Academy Session will allow students to make up one absence from this school year.
As a reward for attending a session, student will:
Earn 10 Bronco Bucks!
Be entered into a raffle to earn a pizza party for them and 5 friends!
Earn an In-n-Out certificate!
Be entered into a raffle to win a mile pass for P.E.!
Mark your calendars for last Super Saturday session of the school year on Saturday, May 19th!
Please email Allison Crawford at acrawford@ogsd.net if you have any questions!
Bernal's 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Bernal's 8th grade Promotion Ceremony will be held at Oak Grove High School on Thursday, June 7th at 12:00pm.
Students are required to attend school that day (early dismissal time is TBD).
Thursday, Jun 7, 2018, 12:00 PM
Oak Grove High School, Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA, USA
Track and Field Meets
4/26 - Valley Christian (3:15-5:00pm)
5/4 - Santa Teresa H.S. (3:30-5:30pm)
5/15 - Christopher H.S. (Gilroy 2:30-5:30pm) - divisional finals (qualifiers only)
5/24 - Mount Pleasant H.S. (3:30-5:30pm) - section finals (qualifiers only)
One way buses are provided to the first 3 meets; you must arrange your own ride HOME!
Top 10 Bronco Buck Earners in March
1. Leo A. - 228 points!
2. Christopher G. - 126 points
3. Noah B. - 101 points
4. Noah G. - 93 points
5. Leo B. - 90 points
6. Charlize V. - 90 points
7. Isaiah B. - 83 points
8. Anandan P. - 80 points
9. Mayra M. - 68 points
10. Corey A. & Isaiah A. - 66 points
Bernal Library Hours in April
Statewide Testing Notification
California students take several mandated statewide tests. These tests provide parents/guardians, teachers, and educators with information about how well students are learning and becoming college and career ready. The test results may be used for local, state, and federal accountability purposes. Please read the attached letters and Bernal's testing schedule for more information.
California Science Test (CAST)
The California Science Test or CAST is part of the state testing program called the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress or CAASPP. The CAST will be field tested in 2017‒18 and be operational in 2018‒19. 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 they are on track to be ready for success in college or career when they graduate from high school.
Click this link or download the pdf below to get more information about the CAST.
Congratulations Mrs. Reed for Receiving a Vision for Maximum Use of Resources!
MAXIMUM USE OF RESOURCES:
The recipients were selected based on the following criteria:
- Actively seeks out and creatively plans for maximum use of time and money and the effective use of human and material resources in the school and community.
- Effectively plans and implements for best use of resources.
- Provides ongoing and constructive evaluation of the use of resources and the impact of the planned use on students, the classroom, and/or the school environment.
BERNAL INTERMEDIATE
Tara Reed – School Counselor
Tara is a master at being able to provide the maximum amount of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to children, given what's available within the school, district, as well as the community. She is an asset to Bernal.
Activities & Resources Offered at the SJ Public Libraries
There are a lot of activities for the coming months and summer!
https://www.sjpl.org/blog/coding5k-challenge
There are different programs for all ages in different locations.
The Public Libraries next to our district are:
Santa Teresa. Edenvale. Seven Trees. Almaden.
If parents want resources in Spanish> Biblioteca Latinoamericana 921 South First St. San José, CA 95110 1-408-294-1237 (also part of the SJ Public library system)
The Four Mr. Mancias' on teacher dress up day!
The Nightmare on Puberty Street Assembly was a success!
Meal Price Increase Effective March 1, 2018
January 30, 2018
Dear Parents and Families,
Oak Grove School District’s Child Nutrition Services Department is committed to providing all students with nutritious, well balanced meals to nourish their minds and bodies for learning.
This letter is to notify families of a meal price increase on regular priced lunches for both students and adults.
Lunch Meal price increase will be effective March 1, 2018.
Oak Grove School District School Lunch Prices
Jun 2007 - Feb 2018 (previous prices):
Student $2.75
Adult $3.25
New Prices Effective March 1, 2018
Student $3.00
Adult $3.50
- No change in Breakfast Meal price -
Free or Reduced Meal Applications
If you have not applied yet for free or reduced priced school meals, we encourage you to go to our website – www.ogsd.net – to complete an online application or you can pick up a paper application at your student’s school. Once an application is received and processed, a letter of determination will be sent to the provided address. If a student is approved for free or reduced meal prices, their status is effective the day of approval.
Santa Teresa High School Freshman Parent Campus Tours
Attention Parents of 8th graders attending Santa Teresa High School next year!
Parent Campus Tours at STHS:
When: 4/19, 5/3, at 9:00am
Where: Santa Teresa Library
Who: PARENTS of 8th grades students who will be attending STHS next year. (NO students should attend, as they should be in school during this time)
If you'd like to RSVP or have any questions, please contact Elvin Jackson, the Parent Community Involvement Specialist for Santa Teresa at (408) 347- 6233 or jacksone@esuhsd.org
Santa Teresa HS Dance & Cheer Tryouts
Nakland - Free Resource Fair and Children's Carnival, 4/21/18, 10am-3pm
Strengthening Families Program has come to an end for this year
We had a great graduation last week Thursday, March 22nd. The parents and the teens had a great time in the class and the staff were sad to see them go. Thank you for yet another successful group. Thank you for all the hard work you put in to make this group happen. The staff say this was the absolute best behaved group they have ever had and that is a real blessing.
Ceramics is coming back to Bernal!
Thanks to some very generous donors, Ms. Juhasz was able to raise $5,433.14 for a new kiln and clay to bring back a ceramics program at Bernal!
Check out this article - Ripple donated $29 million to fund all active Donorschoose projects, including Ms. Juhasz's:
Thank you, everyone, for all your support along the way!
Allison R. Juhász, M.Ed Art Teacher Bernal Intermediate
Math Tutoring
Math tutoring is held on Mondays thru Thursdays from 2:30 – 3:30pm in room 212 by Mr. Mancias. It is open to ALL students!
Language Arts Tutoring
Language Arts tutoring is held on Tuesdays from 2:30-4pm and Wednesday from 2:30-4:30pm in room 219 with Ms. Sisco. It's open to all students!
Bellarmine's Summer Programs
The Bellarmine Summer Programs registration system is now live - click here to register today!
The Bellarmine Summer Programs team is very excited to present new offerings that will allow your sons and daughters to learn and grow throughout the summer. In an effort to accommodate your summer planning options, we have added several all-day opportunities in our K through eighth grade offerings. We have also created several one, two, and three-week options to avoid conflicts with vacation planning and other commitments.
Where to go to browse for courses: http://www.bcp.org/summer-explore-offerings/index.aspx
Where to go to register: http://www.bcp.org/summer-register/index.aspx
General Summer Programs Info: http://www.bcp.org/summer-programs/index.aspx
K-5: We now offer all-day camp options from 7-5 for our K-5 campers. Check out the site for details on our Breakfast Club with early drop-off, Lego STEAM and Robotics, Ceramics, Sports Camps and After camp activities. Find out more here:http://www.bcp.org/summer-explore-offerings/elementary-school-program/index.aspx
5th through 8th: Our middle school offerings are the best in the area, from guitar to robotics, STEM to Makerspace, Shakespeare to mythology, Basketball to Frisbee, our 5th through 8th grade offerings cover the widest range of interests for middle school girls and boys in the area.
9th through 12th: Our high school offerings include academics courses for preview, remediation and acceleration. Test preparation courses and study skills courses are also available to complement our academic offerings. Finally, our enrichment and athletics offerings can round out any high school student’s interests.
It would be our pleasure to serve your family’s needs - we hope to see you this summer!
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Volunteers Needed for Noon Duty & After School Crosswalk Support!
We need the help of community members to ensure our students are safe during lunch and after school. Please see Mrs. Berg if you would like to learn more and to sign up!