Winterfest Spirit Week is here! I’m excited to see everyone participate and show off their creativity and school spirit. Make sure to plan your outfits for each themed day and for the Winter Formal!

Please note that Wednesday, December 11th, will follow a minimum day schedule.

As we approach the end of the semester, it’s a great time for students to refocus on their academics. Encourage your student to step away from distractions, such as social media, and dedicate time to studying and completing assignments.

Final exams are scheduled for December 18th, 19th, and 20th. Let’s finish the semester strong!

Thank you for your continued support.

Best regards,

Principal

Julie Hummel

Monday - 12/09 - Ugly Sweater Day

Tuesday - 12/10 - Twin Day (match with someone)

Wednesday - 12/11 - Wacky Wednesday (Wacky, Silly, and/or mismatched)

Thursday - 12/12 - Let it snow (any and all snow gear)

Friday - 12/13 - PJ Day (and bring a stuffed animal)

Ms. Jamie Hillis is one of the first people on campus and one of the last to leave despite living an hour away. Ms. Hillis does a great deal to support the instructional and socio-emotional needs of our upperclassmen. She supported the needs of her students by purchasing four class sets of literary texts to use this year. She has BC as her soul and lays her heart and best efforts out for her students each and every day.

Mrs. Melissa Peterson goes above and beyond in support of the Bear Creek Community. She has helped mentor beginner teachers and get them up to speed on how to be their best teaching selves. Mrs Peterson is dedicated to helping students by always encouraging them to do their best and recognizing everyone’s strengths. She always wants the best for her students and The Creek. She has a welcoming smile for everyone and can turn a bad day into a good one.

When you see Ms. Jamie Hillis and Mrs. Melissa Peterson, please congratulate them on being Staff Member of the Week and thank them for all that they do for the BC Community.

1. Create a "Warm Wishes" Journal
   Write daily reflections on moments of joy or kindness this winter. Focus on how the season inspires hope, generosity, or togetherness.

2. "Winter Warmth" Collage
   Design a collage or graphic showcasing what brings you comfort and happiness during winter. Include things like family traditions, cozy moments, or holiday lights.

3. Holiday Kindness Jar
   Classes can work together to make a "Holiday Kindness Jar." Each student contributes ideas or stories of holiday acts of kindness to read aloud during a festive moment.

4. "12 Days of Wellness" Challenge
   Create a list of 12 small, self-care or kindness tasks for each day leading up to winter break, such as writing a thank-you note, enjoying a hot drink, or watching a favorite winter movie.

These activities are aimed at fostering mindfulness, self-care, and community spirit during the winter holiday season!

Each year, the district desires to obtain community input to measure parent and family engagement, including how well the district builds relationships between school staff and families, builds partnerships for student outcomes, and seeks input for decision-making. Each year the district collects this information in part using the Parent Climate Survey. This survey also helps determine the allocation of services included in the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), and is used to evaluate the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for each Title I school site. It is a valuable source of information, and we hope that you take the time to answer thoughtfully. The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete. The survey will be available from December 9th to December 20th. This link will take you to the survey. Your responses will remain anonymous.

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback!

If you have any questions, contact Uve Dahmen.

Financial Aid Resources
The FAFSA and CADAA are scheduled to open on December 1, 2024 for the 2025-26 academic year. The delay from the customary October 1 opening day is to allow the US Department of Education time to perform beta testing and eliminate issues.

November is a great time to encourage your FAFSA families to create their FSA IDs, allowing time to fix any issues if they should arise. (And, yes, there have been some issues with FSA IDs in the month of October).

A few helpful links for the financial aid process this year:

• FAFSA updates - https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support
• Create and FSA ID video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTb7hMVtzco
• FAFSA Parent Wizard - https://studentaid.gov/fafsa-apply/parents
• Is my parent a contributor graphic - https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/is-my-parent-a-contributor.jpg
• ​​​​​​CADAA resources - https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/resources-california-dream-act-application

Middle Income Families

• Middle Class Scholarship - https://www.csac.ca.gov/middle-class-scholarship
• Some college aim financial aid at a declining market: Students in the middle class
• -https://hechingerreport.org/some-colleges-aim-financial-aid-at-a-declining-market-students-in-the-middle-class/
• New programs offer financial aid for Middle-Income Families
• https://www.road2college.com/financial-aid-middle-income-families/

Workshops designed to prepare students for higher education weather it be a 2 year school, 4 year university, or CTE/trade school.

Classes run from January 21 – May 16

• February 9 - Last day to drop WITHOUT a W
• February 10 - Census date (no more late adds; students receive letter grades for courses)
• March 19 - Last day to drop WITH a W

The Key Dates for Spring term are available here.

Priority Registration for DEP students begins October 25! The Steps to Join are here: https://pdcdeltacollege.com/ces/dual-enrollment/

• Students with a current/active DEP form on file can just log into MyDelta on 10/25 to enroll
• Students new to Delta and DEP can begin with Step 1 now so they can get cleared in time for registration
• As usual, students should register early in online classes to ensure they get a spot in class. Seats in district shared online classes are first-come, first-served, and allotments can shift as seats are moved based on demand or released to waitlisted public students.

Students need to show their ID card as they are entering campus. If you have lost your ID card, you can schedule an appointment to get a new ID card in the Counseling office. Cost is $5.00.

• Download the RaiseRight APP – Google Play Store or Apple App Store
• Press Join a Program on the first screen of the App.
• Enter the - Enrollment Code - FZICN3HEICRZ -for you to purchase for yourself you will create an account with a PERSONAL email.
• Create an account with Name, Phone, and personal email address..
• It is that easy and you can start ordering instantly.
• On the APP go to SHOP at the bottom left or SEARCH your favorite retailers at the top.
• A personal bank account can be linked. RaiseRight partners with Plaid. This must be done before you place an order in the CART.

Go to the bottom right of the App press ACCOUNT>SETTINGS>PAYMENT OPTIONS

• If you are paying with a credit card or debit card, you will enter that at the CART when checking out.
• An eGift card when purchased will be INSTANTLY sent to your WALLET on the App.

• Chaperone (Dances, Field Trips, Co-Curricular Events...)
• Fundraising
• Teacher Appreciation Events
• Special School Events (Bruin Way Awards, Block BC Awards, International Rally...)
• Athletic Events
• Office Assistance
• College & Career Center
• Classroom Assistance
• Donations
• Love BC Campus Beautification Events

CLICK HERE to view the Athletic Calendar

CLICK HERE to see important Dates for 2024-2025

SAYSOMETHING picture is a link to the website

https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/say-something-tips/

Click Here to see past BCHS newsletters that were released