The Wildcat Post
June/July 2024
Welcome EBCA Wildcat Family!
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Important Announcements
Monthly Core Value: Pride
Students are expected to follow our Core Values here at EBCA. June's Core Value is Pride.
Pride means having a feeling of being good and worthy. At EBCA, we embrace our Wildcat Pride!
2024 - 2025 School Year Calendar Now Available!
LCAP Feedback Survey
We would love to hear your thoughts or feedback on the documents listed below, related to our LCAP!
1. 2023 - 2024 LCAP Annual Update
2. 2024 - 2027 LCAP Draft (click HERE for entire draft | click HERE for draft summary) (SPANISH DRAFT)
3. 2024 - 2025 Budget Overview
To submit your feedback, please click HERE. This survey is open from Tuesday, May 21st - Tuesday, June 4th, 2024.
Now Enrolling!
2024 Summer School Registration Form
For 6th-grade students moving onto 7th grade, contact the middle school they will be attending for information regarding summer programs.
Summer School Start Date: Mon. June 10th - Fri., June 28th from 8:00 - 1:00 PM
Summer School Extended Day Program: Jul. 8th - Jul. 21st from 8:00 - 4:00 PM
NO SUMMER SCHOOL ON June 19th and July 1st - 5th.
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Upcoming Events
Early Release ALL Week! (06/03 - 06/06)
Students will be released at 1:15 all week, Monday - Thursday (6/03 - 06/06). Please make sure students are picked up from school on time.
Free Dress ALL Week! (06/03 - 06/06)
Students will be allowed to wear school-appropriate clothing/free dress during the last week of school (06/03 - 06/06).
The following rules still apply:
- No ripped/torn jeans
- No spaghetti straps
- No crocs or sandals without a back strap
- Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be of modest length
Edison High School Grad Walk (06/03)
Edison High Class of 2024 graduates will be visiting EBCA as part of their Senior Walk visits.
Our students will be congratulating the Edison High Class of 2024 on the blacktop. It is our honor to congratulate the Edison High Class of 2024, especially those part of EBCA's Class of 2018!
Honoring Our Prominent Exemplary Students (H.O.P.E.S Awards) (06/04)
Join us in Honoring Our Prominent Exemplary Students on Tuesday, June 4th in the cafeteria!
Schedule:
1st & 2nd: 8:20 AM - 9:15 AM
3rd & 4th: 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
5th: 10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Teachers will be contacting the parents of award recipients.
TK/Kindergarten Promotion (06/05)
TK/Kinder promotion is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5th at 10:00 AM in the cafeteria. Students can dress in their 'Sunday best' attire.
6th Grade Moving ON Celebration (06/06)
Join us in celebrating and congratulating our 6th-grade students as they move on to 7th grade on Thursday, June 6th at 8:00 AM in the cafeteria.
Dress Code:
- Dress code is nice casual / 'Sunday best'.
- Jeans, t-shirts, tennis shoes, and sandals are not allowed.
- Boys: No sagging or extremely baggy/skinny clothes. Boys should wear a nice, button-down shirt and tie. If they cannot tie it, please just bring it on the day of the promotion and someone will help them.
- Girls: no spaghetti straps; shoulders must be covered with a shawl or jacket if a spaghetti strap dress is chosen. Very short dresses are also unacceptable – must be longer than finger length. No bare backs or stomachs are allowed. No high-heeled shoes, long fake nails, or make-up, please. A small pump, French or gel manicure, and light lip gloss is okay.
Important Information:
- Family and friends, please arrive before 8:00 AM. Late comers will not be allowed in until all 6th graders have walked in. No exceptions!
Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early for a good seat. Please make sure all cell phones are silenced throughout the duration of the ceremony.
No balloons will be allowed in the cafeteria.
- After the ceremony, students will leave school with their parents or family members. Please sign them out with the office staff that will be located at the green tables under the pavilion. Sixth grade students cannot stay on campus after the ceremony. There is no ASP on the last day of school.
Last Day of School (06/06)
Thursday, June 6th is the last day of the 2023 - 2024 school year. We are all very proud of our students for completing another successful school year. We wish our EBCA family a safe, happy, and enjoyable summer break.
The first day of school for the 2024 - 2025 school year will be on Monday, August 19th.
EBCA Front Office Closed (07/01 - 07/31)
The EBCA front office will be closed from 07/01 - 07/31. The office will reopen on Thursday, August 1st.
Water Safety Tips to Keep Kids Safe
Avoid the Summer Slide
- On average, students lose at least a month of learning over the summer months.
- Students in grades 3-5 lose 20-30% of their reading and math skills from the previous school year.
- Just 2-3 hours of practice each week can minimize or prevent "summer slide"
Avoid learning loss by keeping your body and mind healthy and active this summer by joining Fresno County Public Libray's "Summer at Your Library" Program! They offer a lovely mix of virtual and in-person programs - so join them for all the summer fun!
They will have:
- Performances from some old favorites and new friends in our libraries!
- Take-and-Make crafts and virtual programs for high schoolers!
- Reading and activity challenge for all ages. Join us online using Beanstack or in person. Earn a free book for signing up and a commemorative pin for completing the challenge!
Click here for more information! This program runs from June 10th - July 31st.
Parent Involvement Opportunities
Board Meeting (06/13)
Board meetings are scheduled during the 4th Thursday of Every Month (except as noted) at 5:30 in-person in the EBCA Library. Visitors can enter through the front gate by Room 4.
Upcoming meeting: Thursday, June 13th
Click here to view the Board Meeting calendar.
Expanded Learning Program Activities
Activities described below are for current students in our Expanded Learning/After School Program.
Student Spotlights
Student Art Work
Mir D.
Mr. Blackwell's 6th Grade Class
Serena A.
Mr. Blackwell's 6th Grade Class
Kali D.
Mr. Calvillo's 4th Grade Class
Imani Z.
Mr. Calvillo's 4th Grade Class
Jazlyn Z.
Mr. Ross' 5th Grade Class
Juan A. A.
Mr. Ross' 5th Grade Class
Additional Resources
Classroom Celebrations Policy
Food or Balloons of any kind may not be dropped off at school for class birthday celebrations. The main reasons for this are healthy nutrition and we have several students with a variety of food and latex allergies that we must monitor.
We will limit classroom celebrations to that last 30 minutes of the day for the following days:
- October 31 - Halloween (when it falls during the week Monday-Friday)
- November - Thanksgiving Break (last day before Thanksgiving break)
- December - Winter Break (last day before winter break)
- February 14 - Valentine’s Day (when it falls during the week Monday-Friday)
- June - last day of school
Keep in mind these are the only days allowed but grade levels will have the discretion to not participate if they feel it is a disruption to the learning process.
Ms. Sanchez, EBCA School Counselor
Email: t.sanc@myebca.com
Phone: (559) 212-4436