10/27/2024 BCHS Weekly Newsletter

Fall weather is in the air!

We have many events to look forward to this week:

• Tomorrow night is our Harvest Festival which is a trunk or treat hosted by Link Crew. Various BCHS clubs will be passing out candy to the youth in our community. Link Crew is also offering a movie night on Wednesday night: tickets are available online and permission slips are required. Look for more details in this newsletter.
• For Halloween this Thursday, costumes are welcome. Please remember that they must be school appropriate with no masks, weapons, blood, full face make-up or bulky accessories.
• Fall sport regular season is ending this week. Check out the information regarding tryouts for Winter sports in the Athletics section and be sure to visit the Athletic office if you have more questions.
• Dia de los Muertos is this Friday and Saturday. Let's make time to remember and honor our departed loved ones.

Sincerely-

Principal

Julie Hummel

The event will be on Monday, October 28th from 5:30 - 7:30 in the Student Parking Lot. Each club/program will decorate one trunk of a car, van, truck, etc. in a Halloween/Harvest-related theme. Just like with trick or treating, each trunk will have something to hand out to kids such as candy, stickers, or other small goodies.

Bear Creek playing at home vs Rocklin

Mrs. Sonia Anguiano is amazing to work with. She helps with all the Spanish speaking families and with the front desk. She jumps right in to help when the office gets busy. She's kind and sweet to her colleagues and students. Sonia is a wonderful addition to BCHS and we are so glad she's a part of our Bruin family.

Mr. Chris Somera is a reliable colleague. As a veteran staff member here at Bear Creek, he is able to help with questions that anyone may have throughout the school year. He makes your workload much easier when he is in the room.

Bruins, when you see Ms. Sonia and Mr. Chris on campus please congratulate them on being Staff Member of the Week and thank them for all that they do for the BC Community.

• Girls Golf finished 1st in SJAA
• Junior Dastsani Sam had the low round at the league tournament Wed 10/23/24 If you see her, tell her congratulations.
• Divisionals are in Chowchilla 10/28.
• Volleyball had senior night last night to wrap up their season
• Flag football finished 2nd in league and will have their 1st playoff game on the 29th.
• Seedings come out Friday 10/29
• Gabby Orsi (senior) is currently ranked number 14 in the NATION in total reception yards and number 3 in yards per game
• Girls Tennis, Ladies are tied for 4th place and will be playing right here at Bear Creek next Thursday and Friday for league matches.
• Football wraps up this Friday with Senior Night
• Water Polo will be wrapping up league on 10/29.
• Girls currently are in 3rd and will be heading to playoffs if all goes correctly on November 5th.
• Boys are currently in 4th place.
• Cross Country will be running today in their league match.
• Boys are in 1st place.
• Girls are in 2nd pace.
• Jacob Brigham has the 3000m record here at BC and as a team they replaced the top 5 spots for BC records as well at the 7th, 8th and 10th.
• Cheer will be finishing their fall season and will be working on winter routines.

Please be aware that previous RSVP did not carry over.

Students qualify based on their 2024 spring semester here at BCHS.

The deadline to opt OUT of an AP Exam without a cancellation fee is November 4.

Students must come to the Counseling Office IN PERSON to opt out of any exam, and ask for our Test Coordinator, Ms. Figueroa. Teachers and Counselors do not have access to do this for students.

Any cancellations or additions of AP Exams after November 4 will be charged a $40 late/cancel fee by College Board. This fee is not waivable.

If you or your children have any questions, please contact Ms. Figueroa.

More information about the Advanced Placement program is available on our website and at www.collegeboard.org .

Positive and responsible cabin leaders are essential to our camp program, as they play a crucial role in helping our elementary campers feel happy and secure. We have high expectations for our cabin leaders, and while the job is challenging, it is also incredibly rewarding!

Step 1: Complete the application

Step 2: Forward email with Teacher Recommendation Form link to TWO teachers (check your Gmail inbox after submitting this form for that link)

Step 3: Admin will contact you by email letting you know if you meet all the requirements to be added to the Cabin Leader Call List.

Minimum Requirements:

- Be a current Lodi USD 11th or 12th grader
- 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher (weighted)

- Meet good behavior and attendance criteria (same as earning off-campus pass).

- Two positive Teacher Recommendations
- Be willing and able to participate in camp activities with your campers (i.e. hiking, kayaking, and other team-building activities)

- Be open to and flexible with the dates or school you are asked to attend with

When you agree to attend on a specific date, as communicated by the elementary school, it is essential that you honor this commitment and do not cancel. Your attendance is crucial, as both the teacher and students are counting on you.

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.

Please contact miralower@att.net with any questions

Click Here to register to vote

Online pre-registration is now available for eligible 16 and 17 year olds by visiting registertovote.ca.gov. California youth who pre-register to vote will have their registration become active once they turn 18 years old.

Pre-registration does not change the voting age, which is 18. Instead, it allows eligible Californians ages 16 or 17 to complete the online voter registration form providing sufficient time and opportunity to get ready to vote.

The new online pre-registration applies to California youth who are 16 or 17 and meet the following criteria:

• A United States citizen and a resident of California,
• Not currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony (for more information on the rights of people who have been incarcerated, please see the Secretary of State's Voting Rights Restored: Persons with a Prior Felony Conviction), and
• Not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court (for more information, please see Voting Rights: Persons Subject to Conservatorship).

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