Dear Families and Community,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We are thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with our theme, "Wild About Learning." This year promises to be one filled with incredible growth, discovery, and achievement for our students. It is with great pride that we share some wonderful updates and accomplishments with you.

Firstly, we are delighted to announce that our school has officially become a Cambridge school. This prestigious affiliation aligns us with a global standard of education that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and a broad understanding of the world. Our commitment to academic excellence remains steadfast, and this new partnership will provide our students with even more opportunities to excel.

In addition to this significant milestone, we are pleased to report a remarkable 5-point increase in our academic achievement scores. This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teachers, staff, and students. We are incredibly proud of these achievements and will continue our relentless pursuit of academic excellence. Our educators are passionate about fostering a love for learning and ensuring that every student reaches their full potential.

As we celebrate these successes, we also want to emphasize our unwavering commitment to the safety and security of our school community. Ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for your children remains our top priority. We have implemented comprehensive safety measures and protocols to ensure that our school is a secure place for students to learn and grow.

Please trust that the amazing educators charged with instructing our young learners are prepared and committed to meeting the challenges presented by our current educational reality. They are motivated and inspired by their passion for teaching and learning and are eager to build strong partnerships with each family that will facilitate student growth and development.

Our collaborative efforts and steadfast commitment to our children’s success will ensure a productive and successful 2024-2025 school year. Thus, I invite you to take an active role in our school community by attending family nights and SAC meetings and by joining our PTA. Furthermore, if you are interested in volunteering on campus or for any field trips, you must be cleared as a volunteer. The website for the volunteer background clearance is https://www.browardschools.com/page/32043.

Our amazing Assistant Principal, Mrs. Gonzalez and I look forward to working with you and your children throughout the school year to help our students achieve their academic and social emotional goals.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we are "Wild About Learning" and look forward to an outstanding school year filled with joy, growth, and achievement.

I look forward to continuing to build strong relationships, and collaborating with all of you. Having stated this, please know that I am always available if I can be of assistance. You may reach me via email at katherine.familia@browardschools.com or at 754-323-4950.

I look forward to an amazing 24-25 school year!

We are a Uniform School! All BHE students are expected to wear polo shirts that are black, white, gray or teal. BHE Spirit shirts are also permitted. We ask that students wear shorts, skirts, skorts, pants or dresses that are black, khaki or navy. You may purchase our bobcat logo uniforms at All Uniform Wear at 8350 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024. Please see the link to the website below.

https://www.alluniformwear.com

School hours are 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Breakfast is served from 7:30 AM - 7:55 AM. Learning begins each day promptly at 8:00 AM. Please arrive to school with enough time to be in your seats by 8:00 AM. The gates and office doors will be locked each day when school begins. If you need to excuse your child due to an absence, you may excuse your child's absence by sending a note, by accessing our online attendance at https://www.browardschools.com/domain/16271

or by calling the school at 754-323-4950.

On Monday, August 12, 2024 and Tuesday, August 13, 2024, parents/guardians will be permitted to walk their child(ren) to the classroom door. We ask that only one parent/guardian escort their child. We will celebrate our students' independence on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 as students will walk to class on their own.

Transportation eligibility for students can be found via the Virtual Counselor system. https://www.browardschools.com/VirtualCounselor Sign in as your student using their student ID # and the password is their birthday (MM/DD/YYYY) Transportation will not be mailing out bus passes. If your child is eligible, bus stop information will be listed on Virtual Counselor. Drivers will also have a list of all eligible riders so no “bus passes” will be necessary.

Please complete all Back-to School Forms online via Focus!

As of now, the District will continue to offer breakfast and lunch at no charge. We still encourage families to go online to fill out a lunch application. Application: myschoolapps.com

To view the meal menus, please visit: https://www.browardschools.com/menus

Suggested school supply lists are located on the school website: https://www.browardschools.com/blvdheights

Our first School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting will take place on September 4th at 7:30 AM. Join as we begin our new school year and stay involved in our school improvement plan.

Safety is of the utmost importance to our staff. All students, staff and visitors must wear an ID badge at all times. All visitors to BHE must check in through the front office. The first resource is the SaferWatch app. This app is supported by the Broward Sheriff’s Office, and it allows individuals in Broward County the ability to communicate with law enforcement seamlessly and report any potential threats and suspicious activity. Visit http://www.saferwatchapp.com/broward/ for more information about the SaferWatch app. The second resource for reporting safety and security concerns is the FortifyFL app. FortifyFL allows individuals to instantly report suspicious activity to appropriate law agencies and school officials. For more information visit https://www.getfortifyfl.com/

1. Call (754) 321-0911
2. Text SBBC with a tip to 274637 (CRIMES)
3. Email a concern to school911@browardschools.com
4. Submit an electronic tip at https://www.browardschools.com/Anonymous-Tips
Please remember these methods of reporting are NOT a replacement for calling 9-1-1, when there is a crime in progress or an emergency. BCPS encourages parents and students to be vigilant in reporting all suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities, regardless of your preferred method of communication. Working together, we can improve the safety in schools and our community.

If your child needs to take medication at school, please bring the medicine with a completed Authorization for Medication Form signed by the doctor. Please return the medication & forms to the front office.

If your child has a food allergy, we must have a current doctor's note on file each school year. If the allergy requires a cafeteria food substitution, the note must clearly state what the replacement item should be.

To volunteer or chaperone a field trip in a Broward County Public School, you must be a cleared volunteer. Please complete the online application via the link provided. Please make sure you do it within enough time for the application to be processed, which may take several weeks. For questions and concerns, contact Volunteer Services at 754-321-2300 or email volunteer@browardschools.com https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NDgyMDplbi1VUw==

Boulevard Heights Elementary School is located at 7201 Johnson St, Hollywood, FL 33024. You may reach us at 754-323-4950. We invite you to visit our website at https://www.browardschools.com/blvdheights

You may excuse your child's absence at https://www.browardschools.com/domain/16271

or at 754-323-4952.

Our fax number is 754-323-4990.

Our Mission

Bobcat PRIDE: Promoting academic success, Respectfully and Inclusively with Dedication for an Excellent Education.

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