BGPS Bulletin -

June 21, 2024, edition of the BGPS Bulletin

Well, the 2023-24 school year is now officially in the rearview mirror. But you can relive a small sample of some of the learning and laughter through our annual year-in-review video. We hope you have a fantastic summer break, and look forward to welcoming our students back for the 2024-25 school year starting Tuesday, Aug. 27 (for all grades except kindergarten). See you then!

An idea sparked by a social media post "blew up" into what may become an annual tradition at Captain Strong Primary. Fitness teacher Kendall Edwards passed around the idea of a staff race in inflatable costumes. By the time they were lined up in the field behind the school with a crowd of excited onlookers, nearly 20 inflatable characters were present. The costumes included everything from a unicorn to a giant smiling heart (and two dinosaurs). The school mascot, Tracker, got things started and, amazingly, no one fell down. No one was quite sure who won, but the students greatly enjoyed the spectacle and the parade at the end. Way to go, Captain Strong!

Administrative changes taking place ahead of the 2024-25 school year will impact leadership at Battle Ground and Prairie high schools, as well as Tukes Valley Middle School and Pleasant Valley Primary. Check out the full list on the district website.

Congratulations are due for Pleasant Valley Primary multilingual teacher Jeana Diaz and Amboy Middle School special services teacher Ana Bernardo. Each received education grant funding from the Ellison Foundation.

Ellison education grants were created to empower and support the most effective, innovative and inspirational K- 12 public school teachers in the state of Washington. This is done by providing support to educators who design academic enrichment curriculum for students and/or professional learning experiences for their current practice. Grant amounts are between $1,000 and $10,000 and are used to fund additional enrichment at the teacher's school. We are proud of both Jeana and Ana for their hard work and dedication to meeting the needs of all students through their innovative approach to education.

RELATED: Read about a language learning program at Pleasant Valley Primary started by Jeana Diaz that has made a believer out of dozens of parents.

Students at Glenwood Heights Primary will have a brand-new community garden to learn in next school year. Teachers Lynne Berry and Mary Mendoza-Haensel each received a $500 grant through a professional development program sponsored by ESD 112. They used the funding to help establish a new outdoor learning space at the school, with the help of local businesses that donated garden soil and some plants. On a recent Sunday, fourth grade students and families came together to assemble the planter boxes, fill them with soil and add the first plants. At the suggestion of the fourth grade leadership students, the site will be named Glenwood's Grateful Garden. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible!

If you're looking for fun summer activities for your kids (or the whole family) be sure to check out the Community Events page on the district website. You'll find summer sports camps, dancing lessons, LEGO STEM camps and much more. Enjoy!

Hopefully you're already enjoying summer break. Look for new issues of the BGPS Bulletin on June 27, July 25 and Aug. 15 and 29. See you then!

Something fun happening in your building or classroom? Is there a student or teacher doing something remarkable? Let us know about it! Battle Ground Public Schools' communications department is here to share your story and the stories happening all around you. Please reach out and let us know if you think there's a story worth sharing.

Email: communication@battlegroundps.org

Phone: 360-885-5337

Battle Ground Public Schools is currently hiring for a number of positions. Visit the jobs page for details and to apply.

Teaching positions:

• First grade (Tukes Valley Primary)
• Fourth grade (Pleasant Valley Primary)
• Resource room (TBD)

Board-certified behavior analyst (district office)

School psychologist (K-12)

Psychologist intern (districtwide)

Speech/language pathologist (K-12)

Licensed practical nurse (districtwide)

Special program classroom assistants/paraeducators (various schools)

Classified and certificated substitute positions

Sports/coaching positions:

• Head coach: Dance team (Battle Ground High School)
  
• Head coach: Gymnastics (BGHS/Prairie High School)
• Head coach: Boys tennis (BGHS)
• Head coach: Volleyball (BGHS)
• Head coach: Girls basketball (Tukes Valley Middle)
• Head coach: Boys soccer (Pleasant Valley Middle)
• Assistant coach: Football x2 (BGHS)
• Assistant coach: Boys basketball (PHS)
  
• Assistant coach: Cheer (BGHS and PHS)
• Assistant coach: Swimming (BGHS/PHS)
• Assistant coach: Dance team (PHS)
• Assistant coach: Volleyball (PHS)

Find more information and apply online.

Bus drivers
BGPS' transportation provider, First Student, is in need of part-time bus drivers. For more details on First Student driving careers, including sign-on bonuses starting at $1,500 ($3,500 for experienced drivers), visit https://bit.ly/3mHrkav.

Right At School
The district's before and after-school care provider, Right At School, is looking for program managers and educators. Learn more at https://www.rightatschool.com/careers or email your resume to mari.howe@rightatschool.com.

• School board meeting: Monday, June 24, 6 p.m. regular meeting at the Lewisville campus and streaming online.
• District office hours (starting Monday, June 24): Mon-Thurs., 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed the week of July 1)
• School offices closed: starting Monday, June 24 (middle and primary) and Friday, June 28 (high schools)

The Reflector

• Battle Ground softball players jump start high school sports careers early in Seton Catholic historic season

The Columbian

• Clark County groups win awards at 2024 Portland Rose Festival
  

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