Bobcat Tales
April 12, 2024
Mark Your Calendar
April: Celebrate Diversity Month/Autism Awareness Month
TK/Kinder Registration: Open now
Intent to Return Form: Complete now
April 12th: We Belong Fair 5:00-7:30pm
April 18th: SLVE Open House 5:30-7:00 Food Trucks 6:00-7:00 Classrooms Open
April 22nd-26th: CAST Science Testing Grade 5
April 29th-May 10th: CAASPP Testing Grades 3, 4, 5
🎓June 5th: 5th Grade Promotion 9:30 (Please note it is the day BEFORE the last day of school)
Come to the We Belong Fair~ Tonight, April 12th 5:00-7:30 pm
The We Belong Fair is tonight! Please come join us! There will be booths, a fashion show, performances, food trucks and more! We hope to see you tonight!
SLVE Open House Thursday, April 18th Classrooms Open 6:00-7:00 pm
Come join us for our SLVE Open House on Thursday, April 18th. Classrooms will be open from 6:00-7:00 pm and Food Trucks will be on campus starting at 5:30 pm. The Life Lab will be open for students to take their families on a tour, and Miss Amy will have a plant sale going on too, so be sure to stop by.
Thank you Families! SLVE won the Parent Survey Contest with an amazing 89% participation!
We would like to give our parent community a huge shoutout for completing our 23/24 parent survey! With an 89% participation rate, SLVE will receive $5,000. in additional site discretionary funds for student/teacher resources. In addition, as the site with the highest percentage of completed surveys, we will also receive an additional $5,000. for a total of $10,000. ! The valuable feedback that you submitted will provide the district and the site with important information as we plan for the 2024-2025 school year. Thank you for your participation!!
CAST Testing Grade 5/CAASPP Testing Grades 3, 4, 5
California State testing is approaching. 5th grade students will be taking the CAST(California Science Test) the week of April 22nd-April 26th during their scheduled Science class time.
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will be taking the CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) in their home classrooms April 29th-May 10th. It is very important that students be present during these weeks. Please avoid scheduling appointments or absences during this testing window.
SLVE TK and Kindergarten Registration
1. Prepare for Registration. SLVE opens new TK and Kinder student registration on January 29th. Please review the registration page to determine if your child is eligible for TK or Kindergarten and all the documents needed to complete the Enrollment Process.
2. Plan to attend our TK/Kindergarten Meet/Greet: As we move into Spring, we will announce a date for our Annual Meet and Greet for incoming students . It’s an opportunity for adults to meet the Principal, Teachers, inquire about our Transportation and Nutrition Programs, and get to know more about our school and our TK/ kindergarten program.
SLVE Intent to Return Form~PLEASE complete
It's hard to believe that we are already looking ahead to next year. In order to get an idea of our enrollment for next year, please take a moment to complete the intent to return form for all current TK-4th grade students. We hope to get 100% of our families to complete the form. Having these numbers helps us determine our classes for the 2024/2025 school year.
Summer ELOP
For summer of 2024, SLV will be running its Extended Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) in June and July for qualifying families. Families who qualify for Summer ELOP should have received an email on February 28th. This is the only summer offering for SLVUSD students other than high school credit recovery.
Bobcat Club News
Upcoming Events:
April 12: We Belong Fair
April 15-19: Staff Appreciation Week
April 18: Open House with Food Trucks!
May 3: Art Night
May 17: Spring Auction
Don't forget to Buy Your Yearbook and 5th Grade Baby Dedications! Buy today The dedication deadline is March 31!
We Belong Fair is April 12!
- 'Express Yourself' Fashion Show Open Call for Participants! One of the main events at the We Belong Fair on Friday, April 12th, is an all-inclusive kid-led fashion show that celebrates diversity, creativity, and empowerment. Learn how to participate here!
- Show and Tell Gallery. Come and share all about your identity at the We Belong Fair! Check out the flyer and sign up.
- We need volunteers to help set up and clean up! Sign up today!
Staff Appreciation Week is April 15-19. Fliers are coming home the week we get back but check out how you can participate on our website! Sign up for your Teacher's Door! SIgn up to bring a goodie as we pamper staff all week.
Early Bird Tickets are now on sale for The Gatsby Auction Gala on Friday, May 17, 6-10pm. Dinner, Dancing, and Fundraising for our school! It's a parents' night out you won't forget!! Your ticket includes dinner, one drink ticket, dessert, and a commemorative glass plus lots of fun! Buy Tickets today. Childcare will be available by the YMCA: https://forms.gle/BBe72uQ57aHeD4R69.
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Please remember 4th and 5th grade classes are in session from 2:15-3:00
We'd like to remind SLVE families that school is still in session for our 4th/5th graders from 2:15-3:00 each day. If you are waiting on the picnic tables during this time, it is VERY important to remember that students are still in classrooms finishing up their school day.
The play structure has become very busy and noisy during this time which can be distracting for our students and teachers. It is important that we keep this area calm and quiet. If you do have younger students who are waiting for an older sibling during this time it is important that they are monitored and that the SLVE play structure rules are followed. Thank you for respecting this request.
SAVE THE DATE for The SLV Music & Art Festival, Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, 4-8pm at Roaring Camp!
The 3rd annual SLV Music & Art Festival is an outdoor, community event that features performances by: SLVHS choir and bands, SLVMS bands, SLVUSD Charter School band, SLVE and BCE 5th grade bands, and the SLV Community Band! There is an art show and sale (by donation) put on by the SLVHS Art Department! There will be multiple food trucks and also silent and live auctions that support the SLV Music Boosters. Please come and celebrate community while supporting our growing student musicians and artists!
Papa Murphy’s Dine Out Fundraiser for SLVHS Grad Night
When: Wednesday 4/17 from 11 am to 8 pm
Where: Papa Murphy’s on Mount Hermon in Scotts Valley
What: Please bring a copy of the below flier or a screenshot of the flier with you to place your order. If ordering online, enter "SUPPORT" at checkout in order to have your order "count" towards our Grad Night fundraiser.
Community Opportunities Website
The "Community Opportunities" website link is provided as a courtesy to parents and students, by the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, to enable you to receive information of current local events and opportunities for adults and/or children.
Reminders for Parents/Guardians when picking up students for appointments or early dismissal.
When excusing your student for an appointment or early pickup, please be sure to follow these important safety procedures and protocols. Parent/Guardian needs to check in with the front office. Front office staff will first verify the person is on the student’s Emergency Contact list and then call the student’s teacher. Parent/Guardian will need to remain in the office until the student arrives in the office. Parent/Guardian will then check out the student—date, name, exit time. If the student is returning, the student will need to check back in through the front office (enter time in) and return to class. It is not necessary for parents to walk their child to class, but if they do, they must follow Check-in procedures.
SLVE Parking Reminders
It is very important that when parking at SLVE, you are only parking in designated parking spots. Many people have been parking in the fire lane and other non designated parking spots. The SC County Sheriff's office has been ticketing any cars that are not parked in designated spots. Cars parked in non designated spots may be towed. Buses and cars need to be able to pass through the parking lot safely and with plenty of room to keep everyone safe. PLEASE follow these parking rules so that everyone stays safe and no one gets a ticket or gets towed. It is very important that handicapped parking spots are reserved for drivers who have a DMV issued handicapped placard and who benefit from using them. We thank you for your thoughtful cooperation concerning access to these parking spots.
Absences, Every Day Matters....
We know people get sick, people get injured, and there can be family or life responsibilities and other issues that are reasonable and excused. But if your student can attend, they need to be in school. If your student is out for three or more consecutive days, we may request a doctor’s note to continue excusing the absences. Students who miss 3-5 days will receive a Chronic Absence letter. We will then meet with those families to attempt to support the student attending school. On the second Chronic Absence Letter, families may be required to meet at the District Office to put a plan in place for the student’s attendance. On the third Chronic Absence Letter, families may be required to meet with the County Office Student Attendance Review Board for truancy. Our goal is that nobody ever gets that far along with truancy. We are here to help and support, but it does start at home with the expectation that your student will attend school regularly.
Please remember that students who are absent 3 days or more should complete an independent study contract. Lisa Ghelardi, at lblairghelardi@slvusd.org our SLVE Registrar, will work with families to get the paperwork and the missed classwork assignments needed to complete the contract.
April Triple P Parenting Classes
Triple P Positive Parenting topical workshop flyers for April are attached.
Información sobre programas en español disponibles en el sitio web.
Each flyer has its own unique link to register for each class, or go to https://www.first5scc.org/triple-p-classes and register on the website. All of these classes are on Zoom!
Workshops are all free, and grant funded by First Five of Santa Cruz.
Individual sessions are also available for free or sliding scale. If you are interested in a 1:1 session, please contact First Five of Santa Cruz at First 5 Santa Cruz County at (831) 465-2217 or triplep@first5scc.org and they will assign a practitioner that best meets your needs.
Cradle to Career
Cradle to Career Santa Cruz County (C2C) is a family advocacy organization and community connector that strives to uplift all families. Last year, C2C expanded from Live Oak School District to include four new school sites in SCCS, SUESD and SLVUSD. C2C staff are stationed at school sites to develop free programming including recreation activities, parent workshops, and advocacy opportunities for families. YOUR perspectives will help guide C2C’s plans for this academic year. Please complete the short 2-minute questionnaire below to share your input.
English Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C2CFall23
Spanish Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C2C_EspFall_23-23