Bear Valley Bugle

Happy October! Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed our Fall Family Night and Glow Party Dance and thank you to the PTA and numerous volunteers who made the event so amazing. Our Friends of Bear Valley Fundraiser was successful and raised funds for the school through the donations and auction. Those funds support things including teacher grants, technology upgrades, enrichment and supplies.

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on October 23 and 24 and school is released at 11:30 both days. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss the progress of your child. Please know that if you elect to take a vacation during the conference week, the teachers might not be able to accommodate a different time. While school may seem like it is shorter that week, the dedicated time to meet with teachers is important. Sign up for a conference here: https://apps.asdk12.org/ConferenceScheduling/StudentScheduleStartExt.aspx

20 minute modified Lunch Schedule for Wednesday October 23 and Thursday October 24

10:05-10:25 4th/ 5th Grade

10:30-10:50 second grade

10:30-10:50 third grade

10:55-11:15 kindergarten Thursday

11:05-11:25 kindergarten Wednesday

11:05-11:25 first grade

(breakfast and lunch are still available on minimum days)

There is no school on October 18 for grading day/ end of quarter and no school on October 25 for inservice. We know October can be challenging with the lack of consistency in schedules, but helping your child maintain routines when school is in session will be helpful.

We are excited to announce that we will be having an Artist In Schools 2 week long intensive with Flozone Artist- Ives Viray starting on October 28. He will be here in music and PE classes to work with all of our students on Breakdancing. The 4th and 5th graders will be putting on a performance November 8. More information to come.

For planning purposes, please be aware that November 5th- Election Day has changed to a remote learning day. More information can be found HERE. Teachers will be communicating out the remote learning plan for the day for your child.

Feel free to reach out if you need anything. Thank you for supporting your child's education this year!

Mrs. Scherer

Second graders are working hard on reading skills. They practice each day using our CKLA reading program. The students enjoy reading aloud to partners when they can. Encourage your child to share their reading skills with you at home!

5th graders enjoyed playing in the snow, even for just a day! The snow is coming.... and winter gear will be helpful to bring. As the days get colder students should have boots, snow pants, jackets, mittens/gloves and a hat.

We had 20 amazing 4th and 5th graders run for the student council election. They were brave and we are proud of each of them.

Congratulations to our 2024-2025 student council board:

Ailey Gurney (president)

Flora Gallagher (vice president)

Ellie Villarreal (secretary)

Evan Caynor (treasurer)

Wiley Carlson (board member at large)

Bridget Robinson (board member at large)

4th grade board members

Connor Mueller

Louis Schueler

Monday 2:30-3:45 Battle of the Books 3-5

Tuesday 2:30-3:45 Choir Grades 3-5

2:30-3:45 Arts and Crafts Club Grades 1-2

Wednesday 2:30-3:45 Choir Grades 3-5

Thursday 2:30-3:45 Spanish Club Grades 3-5

Here are some of the important resources available on our Student Nutrition Web Page Link.

• Meal prices
• Free & Reduced Meal Applications
• A list of Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools where meals are free for all students
• General information about Student Nutrition

Free & Reduced Meal Applications:

While paper copies are available, online submission via the Student Nutrition Web Page is faster.

SchoolCafe:

Families can sign up for balance notifications and view the menu through the, SchoolCafe Link.

Online Prepayments and Payments:

These are process only through Parent Connect.

ASD Personal Property Policy

Adapted from the ASD Student Handbook

Student desks and/or coat closets are not secure enough to store personal property (e.g. iPods, electronic devices, etc.) The same restrictions apply to toys, Pokemon Cards, legos, earbuds, etc. These and other items are not permitted at school. Cell phones must be turned off and stored during the school day (8:40-3:30- and not be taken out until students are in a bus or vehicle) including lunch/recess. Smart watches must have bluetooth/wifi disconnected as these can function in the same way as a cell phone.Repeated violations will be regarded as willful disobedience.

ASD is not responsible for loss or theft of personal property.

To minimize distractions during the school day, we are asking that parents refrain from bringing in balloons and treats for birthdays. We have students with allergies and treats are not always appropriate. We do a special certificate, pencil and announcement from the office, as well as classroom recognition.

Return this page to Crumbl Cookie for a chance to win $100 for our school and a class cookie party! Return the coloring page by October 26 to Dimond or Tikanhtnu.

Right now I am reading the Anxious Generation. This book has been very eye opening to the impact that technology including gaming, social media and apps have on our students. I would recommend the read for any parent or caregiver wanting to know more about how to help support the advances in technology and the impacts it can have on childhood. We are also looking at getting a screening of ScreenAgers for our Bear Valley families. Look for information regarding the showing of this movie. - Mrs. Scherer

Email: bvattendance@asdk12.org
Website: https://www.asdk12.org/bearvalley
Location: 15001 Mountain Air Drive, Anchorage, AK, USA
Phone: 907-742-5900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bearvalleyelementary