

BEAR MAIL
Thursday March 13th
Hello BCE Families,
Short newsletter this week. Please see take a moment to complete the parent survey below. As of earlier this week 46 families have already completed the survey. Thank you.
We are also so excited to offer the Vigilant Parent Training on April 1st. This is is such a fantastic opportunity to learn more about how to manage social media and online games for your child.
TK/ K registration is open. We need to know all of our new Bears ASAP. If you could help pass the word to the community that would be great. Flyer is attached below.
Enjoy the 3 day weekend. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday.
Have a great weekend,
Gerri Fippin
Principal, Boulder Creek Elementary
Annual Parent Survey
We would love to get 100% of our family's participation. The information means so much to us. We have made several changes based on the feedback from these surveys, such as the following: intervention progress letters to parents at the end of each round, PBIS incentives, parents attending the monthly awards assemblies, SSC meeting dates and times, etc. We look forward to hearing from you.
SLVUSD is looking to gather feedback from our families regarding our Academic, Communication, and Learning Environment goals. We anticipate the survey will take from five to seven minutes to complete. The valuable feedback that you submit will provide the district and the site with important information as we plan for the 2025-26 school year.
The survey will be open from Monday, March 10th through Friday, March 28th.
As a little incentive, the schools will receive additional site discretionary funds for student/teacher resources based on the percentage of parents that complete the survey for their site.
The breakdown for the financial incentive is as follows (percentage represents participation):
10% = $1,000
20% = $2,000
30% = $3,000
40% = $4,000
50% = $5,000
In addition, the site with the highest percentage of completed surveys will receive an additional $5,000.
All SLV schools are excited to engage in a little fun competition. Each site is ready for the challenge and believes that it will be their parents that will achieve the highest percentage of completed surveys.
This is the third year that SLV will offer an incentive for survey participation. A little reminder of the previous winners follows:
2022 - SLV Middle School
2023 - SLV Elementary School
2024 - SLV Elementary School
Who will the BIG winner be for 2025? REMEMBER ~ Just 5-7 minutes of your time can push your student's school to be the BIG winner that earns additional funds for your student's classroom!
Sign up for our Vigilant Parent class! Let's make tech safe for our kids!
Parent Support Sessions
We had a wonderful turn out for our first parent support class this week. We still have space if you would like to join us. All sessions are free and child care will be provided. All classes on Tuesday from 3:30-4:30. Please complete the Google Form below if you are able to make it. If you have any questions please reach out to gfippin@slvusd.org or Lhansen@slvusd.org.
TK- K Registration Is open 1/7/25 - Please visit the office for more information
Join the BCE Yearbook Team!
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year’s BCE Yearbook unforgettable! Whether you’re a budding photographer, a creative designer, or a detail-oriented organizer, we have a spot for you. Be part of a fun and rewarding experience as we document the highlights of the school year and create a keepsake that everyone will treasure.
Visit https://bit.ly/BCEyearbook25 or email us at yearbook@bceparentsclub.org for more information.
News and Notes
Important Dates
- 3/14- District PD day- No Student Day
- 3/18-3/21- 5th grade Science Camp
- 3/28- March Awards
- 4/4- Bear Paw Store
Community Information
Did you know that our district maintains a "Community Opportunities" website.This is for parents / students to receive information about current local events and opportunities for adults and/or children.
Note: The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District does not sponsor or endorse any of the organizations or events that are located here. They are non-school sponsored events and are not being promoted by the school district. All postings are provided as a courtesy to the parents/students.
Don't Forget the Rules for Drop off and Pick up
Drop Off and Pick Up
We have had several issues the past couple of weeks at both drop off and pick up. Please know that all of us out at the cross walk are only trying to keep our students and families safe. I wanted to remind everyone to please first be Kind and Patient. Here are a few reminders about pick up and drop off
- You can drop off on either side of Laurel Street.
- You can NOT drop off coming up on Lomond street.
- You can only leave your car in designated parking spots on Laurel street.
- Make sure you are not parking in front of our neighbors drive ways
- On Lomond Street, you need to park in the right direction. Buses are not able to get through when cars are away from the side and parked in the wrong direction.
- When walking down Lomond Street please use the sidewalk. We have had a few close calls with kids and parents walking in the center of the street.
Thank you everyone for helping ensure safety of all of our students. Below is the parking map again for reference.
Support our Bear Paw Store!
Our students work hard every day and are rewarded with Bear Paws.We have a Bear Paw Store about every 4-6 weeks. Our next Bear Paw Store is Dec. 13th. If you are able, please consider purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List. Donations are appreciated!
Bear Wear!!!
We wear Bear Wear on Fridays!! Get your Bear Wear here to join in on the school spirit.
PBIS
Positive Behavior Support will continue to be a major focus for BCE this year. Our focus is on the BCE Way - Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible. We give out Bear Paws for making good choices. Bear Paws will be used like cash at the Bear Paw student store. Our first Bear Paw Store was today! Students had a lot of fun! Ask your BCE Bear how they earned Bear Paws.