BC Bear Facts
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER: 10-6-24
Principal's Message
Dear Boulder Creek Families,
October is here, bringing cooler weather soon, vibrant fall colors, and a month full of school days for our students. It's an excellent time to establish and reinforce routines. This month, many programs are in full swing to support and enhance the education of our students at Boulder Creek. Students will begin their trimester assessments, putting in the effort to finish the first trimester on a strong note. You can assist at home by encouraging your child to do their best and by providing a quiet space for studying, healthy breakfasts, and a consistent routine. Together, we can create an optimal environment for effective learning.
As mentioned, the first-trimester assessments will occur this month. We want to emphasize the significance of students concentrating and performing to the best of their abilities during these assessments. The results will help us understand each student’s academic needs and guide our teachers’ instruction moving forward. Please partner with us by motivating your child to excel during this testing period.
Boulder Creek, along with schools statewide, will observe Digital Citizenship Week from October 14th to 18th. This initiative aims to empower students and families to make safe, smart, and ethical choices in the digital landscape. Each year, we recognize Digital Citizenship Week during the third week of October, and this year, our students will engage in lessons and activities throughout the week.
In addition to assessments and Digital Citizenship Week, we will wrap up the month with a celebration. From October 28th to October 31st, we will celebrate Red Ribbon and Spirit Week at Boulder Creek, featuring various schoolwide dress-up days and activities.
I hope to see everyone at the Boulder Bash on Friday, October 18th! Costumes are encouraged for all attendees. Thank you for your continued support, Boulder Creek Families!
Warm regards,
Tina Croes
OCTOBER: HABIT 2 - BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND
At our school, we believe every student is a leader, and this month we’re diving into Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind. This habit is all about setting goals to be successful! When we have a clear picture of what we want to achieve, it helps us make better choices now that can lead to awesome results later. Whether it’s finishing a project, getting to school on time, acing a test, or even thinking about future dreams, starting with a plan makes all the difference. Let’s work together to stay focused, make great decisions, and create the future we want, one step at a time!
It's Digital Citizenship Month!
October 14-18, is Digital Citizenship Week at Boulder Creek. Throughout the week we will focus on the importance of being safe and responsible when using technology. We will discuss important information about keeping information safe and secure, about being respectful while using technology, and how to safely search the internet. Students in 2nd-8th grade will be taught lessons on cyberbullying, and how to be safe and respectful when using technology. Students of all ages will experience lessons on Digital Citizenship topics.
Take a look at the October Bully Prevention article
Boulder Bash is Back!
We hope everyone will join us for Boulder Creek’s annual Boulder Bash on Friday, October 18th. Parent Club is accepting candy donations for the Boulder Bash in exchange for tickets for your kids. Please send bagged Halloween candy to your child’s classroom teacher, and Boulder Bash tickets will be sent home with your child in return. Or, you can bring the candy directly into the school office in exchange for tickets on the spot. Five tickets will be given for donating under three pounds of candy and ten tickets for donating over three pounds. In addition, Kindergarten puts on the cakewalk each year. They, too, are looking for store-bought baked goods (cookies, cupcakes, etc.) for the Boulder Bash. They can be delivered to a Kindergarten room on Friday, October 18th before, during, or after school. Boulder Bash takes place from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday the 18th. We hope to see you there.
Boulder Bash Volunteers Needed!
The Parent Club is looking for volunteers for the Boulder Bash. Help is needed with selling tickets, snack-bar, and clean-up. Volunteer for a short time and then go enjoy the Bash with your children! Each sign up will receive 10 tickets in exchange for their time! Sign up to help with this fun event by clicking HERE.
Sundial Riffle Raffle (Formerly known as the Ducky Derby)
The Riffle Raffle Fundraiser will kick off right at the beginning of the school year! Up to 100% of the money raised returns to Boulder Creek School to fund classroom expenses and activities. This is a primary source of funding for the year. You can get tickets to sell to others in our community from your teacher! The prizes this year include:
1st: $5,000 cash
2nd: Houseboat Vacation from Holiday Harbor (16-sleeper houseboat on Shasta Lake)
3rd: 2 Courtside Warriors Tickets
4th: River Rafting Trip for 6 people
5th: Silver Blue Topaz Bracelet
All of the funds raised go back to BC and most of it goes directly to your child’s classroom! Let’s all do our part to make this a success!
2024 Boulder Creek Student Prizes for Riffle Raffle
Top-selling students can earn prizes sponsored by Parent Club.
1st $75 Gift Card to Oasis Fun Center and attendance at the Riffle Raffle Luncheon with the Principal to pick up the check for the school
2nd $50 Gift Card to Red Robin
3rd $25 Gift Card to Jamba Juice
2024 Classroom Popsicle Party for Riffle Raffle
The top 3 selling classrooms earn a Popsicle party for their class.
TOP BOULDER CREEK STUDENT SELLER
The top-selling student at Boulder Creek will have the opportunity to attend the Rotary Luncheon with the principal to pick up the check for Boulder Creek!
Students should submit their sold ticket stubs and matching money at least once per week by Thursday, especially if they want to check out more tickets. The final date to turn in Pledge Forms/Money will be Friday, Oct. 11th.
This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. This fundraiser supports classrooms with funds for science activities, art, field trips, and so much more. It also supports funds for the Parent Club to help support fun activities here at Boulder Creek all year long.
Boulder Creek has always been one of the top-selling schools with this community fundraiser. Help us reach the top again this year! Remember, winners can be from out of the area, so students can sell to family and friends all over.
Sincerely,
The BCPC Executive Board
Help Your Child's Class WIN with Parent Club Meeting Attendance!
Boulder Creek's Parent Club meetings will be the second Wednesday of each month. The next one is coming up on October 9th at 5:30 p.m. in the library. Childcare will be available!
This year there will be two incentives for parent attendance.The class with the most parent attendance for the first three meetings September 11th, October 9th, November 13th, will earn a $50.00 amazon gift card for their child’s classroom! The second reward will be an ice-cream party at the end of April for the class with most parents in attendance throughout the year.
ASB and Parent Club brings us Spirit/Red Ribbon Week
October 28th - October 31st is Red Ribbon/Spirit Week at Boulder Creek. There will be themed dress-up days for the week. And, we are happy to announce that Boulder Creek will allow Halloween costumes for all of K-8 this year during spirit week. Costumes need to meet the dress code, and fake blood of any color is not allowed. In addition, weapons and masks associated with costumes as well as inflatable costumes need to stay at home. Costumes worn to school should not be scary or gory as we are a K-8 school, and some students, especially little ones, may have a negative adverse reaction to such costumes. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
The themed dress-up days are as follows - DRESS CODE STILL APPLIES:
Monday 10/28: "Follow your DREAMS for a drug-free future!" - PAJAMA DAY!
Tuesday 10/29: "Too bright for Drugs! Pink Out for Breast Cancer" - WEAR PINK!
Wednesday 10/30: We're CRAZY about making healthy choices! DRESS CRAZY! (mismatched socks, shoes, hat, hairstyles, backward clothing, etc.)
Thursday 10/31: Halloween Costume Day - Say “BOO” to Drugs! (wear your Halloween Costume)
The dress code applies (see handbook on the BC website)
Fake blood of any color is not allowed
Weapons (toy or otherwise) are not allowed
Costume masks are not allowed
Scary or gory costumes are not allowed.
No inflatable costumes. They are cute and fun, but not functional at school.
Friday 11/1: Staff Development Day (no school for students)
We look forward to a wonderful week!
NO FOOD DELIVERIES AT SCHOOL
Unfortunately, we will not be able to allow paid delivery services such as Doordash, GrubHub, Uber Eats, Instacart, etc. to drop items (food/drink) for students. This has happened a few times and has proven to be disruptive to the school environment. Items have been ordered that we do not allow on campus, as well as items ordered for friends. This can be problematic when it comes to the risks related to potential food allergies, etc. All deliveries will be denied or held in the Boulder Creek Office until school is dismissed for the day. Boulder Creek is not responsible for any loss of cost or food.
Parents delivering lunch for their children only or for a classroom party (such as a pizza party) is still acceptable.
Boulder Creek offers a FREE breakfast and lunch to all students. Breakfast is available 30 minutes prior to the first bell, and lunch is available during your students' scheduled lunch.
Thank you for your understanding.
JOIN THE BOULDER CREEK TEAM!
Are you, a family member, or a friend looking for an opportunity to be a part of an amazing team of people who fosters the academic, social, and emotional growth of Boulder Creek students every day? Do you plan on being on campus volunteering your time? Why not apply to work with children and get paid for it too? We have support staff (classified instructional and social emotional learning (behavior) aide openings for the coming 2024-2025 school year. In addition, we are always in the need of support staff and teacher substitutes all year. If you would like to apply for a position, click HERE. You can also contact our Deanna Barnes, School Secretary at dbarnes@eesd.net and she will share how to become a part of the team!
LUNCH AND BREAKFAST - MEALS ARE FREE TO ALL STUDENTS!
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. Be sure to keep your log-in information in a safe but accessible place.
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. - 2:14 p.m.
K-3 grades begin at 8:15 a.m. - 2:03 p.m.
Minimum Day - School Start Times:
4-8 grades begin at 8:00 a.m. - 1:09 p.m.
K-3 grades begin at 8:10 a.m. - 1:09 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 year, you will be assigned to a specific parking lot for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. It is extremely important that you stick to this because your child/children will be taken to this area after school. If you have multiple BC children, we do not want you to have to go from parking lot to parking lot, so you will be picking all of your children up together in one location.
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.
