Bear Valley Bugle

Way to go Bear Valley Cubs on completing another year at Bear Valley Elementary! We had such a wonderful year. This year is special as we say goodbye to both 5th and 6th grade students as they head off to junior high in the fall.

Thank you families for all your support during the year. We made excellent gains in both reading and math. The hard work and expectations both at school and home have paid off.

We wish you all well as you move into the summer months. I know I am hoping for some sunshine as camping season approaches.

If you have not registered yet for the 2024-2025 school year, please do so here:

Register your returning students NOW on Parent Connect.

https://www.asdk12.org/register

We have a competition to see which class can register the most students before summer and right now we have: Campbell and Wollrich in the lead with Weimann close behind!

Planning ahead: 2024-2025 school calendar is here for you! You can also find at: https://www.asdk12.org/cms/lib/AK02207157/Centricity/Domain/4/24-25_Accessible.pdf

Yearbooks will be handed out on Monday, May 20 if your family ordered one. See below if you did not order, but still want to. Please remember NO BACKPACKS on Wednesday, May 22, per ASD policy.

Thank you all!

Have a wonderful summer,

Mrs. Scherer

Principal

Mrs. Zamarron, Mr. Weimann, Mrs. Farrelll and Mrs. Saturnino

5th graders had a great trip to Seward!

6th graders participated in day camps at Campbell Creek Science Center for 4 different days this spring.

End of year reminders from the nurse.

If student’s have medications stored in the Nurse’s office, please stop in to pick them up the last week of school. Please remember medications cannot be sent home with students, they must be picked up by an adult. All controlled medications will be disposed of the last day of school.

Religious exemptions must be turned in the first day of classes next school year. They cannot be signed prior to July 1st. You can find the form on this link https://www.asdk12.org/Page/20063

For 5th and 6th graders going into middle school, a sports physical is required to participate. Get your students in early, fall sports start early and physician’s appointments can be hard to get. (*from experience)

Lastly, students who require Asthma or Allergy/Anaphylaxis Care Plans, please remember to get new orders filled out prior to school starting in the fall.

Have a wonderful summer,

Nurse Tyra

Bear Valley participated in the City Wide Clean-Up on Saturday, May 4th. Thank you to all our families who helped out. It was a little colder than usual so we served hot chocolate. We approx. 55 students show up and help. We collected approximately 115 bags of trash. This makes a big difference in making our neighborhoods clean.

Thank You to the Girls Scout Troop 23082, Alex Schlegel, & Christy Ante for helping set up, handing out bags and gloves, and taking down on Saturday. Thank you Bear Valley PTA for generously supporting us. Once again, our PTA funded nine additional prizes, hot dogs, lemonade, hot chocolate, and snacks. A Big Thank you to all our Sponsors who help make this possible. And a big thank you to Mrs. Schlegel who makes this an amazing event for our school!

We were able to offer 10 prizes this year. Our Raffle prize winners are below.

School start times for the 2024-2025 school year are seen above. Please note that Bear Valley will have early drop off available on Mondays starting at 7:30 (only for families that cannot find other supervision). In 2024-2025 school begins at 9:00 on Mondays which is the same daily schedule as this year. Please make arrangements now.

Are you a parent or community member seeking to support the Bear Valley Cubs?

Nutrition is a key pillar of education and we’d like to resume hot meal service for SY 24-25.

The Café Manager is a part-time position, Mon. – Fri. 9:00 – 1:30, starting 8/5/24.

Apply today:

· Go to: Work for ASD: https://www.asdk12.org/Page/2390

· Click: View external applicant positions

· Left column, under Vacancies, click: Food Service

· Under Openings, click: Elementary School Cafeteria Manager I, JobID: 15071

With the snow...... Please remember do not pull forward until the drop off line has space. NO CARS should wait on the end of the island. The lane is not wide enough to pass especially with the snow. Our bus loop is closed each day from 8:35-9:10 (10:10 on Mondays). We have a later bus and this will help keep the bus loop clear.

Thank you!

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.

ASD Personal Property Policy

Adapted from the ASD Student Handbook

Link to 23-24 Elementary 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.

Battle of the Books lists have been released for the 2024-2025 school year! If you want to get a head start on reading over the summer, please use this list. We can't wait to start Battle of the Books next fall! Mrs Fipps and Mrs Trotter

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wh4QUY3yQfNxxS9qDS_BIOUzCThog9eyNbEZn6XETlU/edit?usp=sharing

On the last day of school, please join Victoria (2nd grade parent) for the “end of school year celebration party” for the bear valley students. We’re very proud of all of our kids. So come help celebrate a successful school year! Fun bags, fun times, and fun food awaits! 4:00 to 6:00 playground area. Please note- this is not a PTA sponsored party

RSVP Victoria at 907-717-3277

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