Bobcat Tales
April 19, 2024
Mark Your Calendar
April: Celebrate Diversity Month/Autism Awareness Month
TK/Kinder Registration: Open now
Intent to Return Form: Complete now
April 22nd-26th: CAST Science Testing Grade 5
April 29th-May 10th: CAASPP Testing Grades 3, 4, 5
May 3: Art Night
May 17: Spring Auction
🎓June 5th: 5th Grade Promotion 9:30 (Please note it is the day BEFORE the last day of school)
This week at SLVE
This was a week full of celebration and fun at SLVE. The We Belong Fair was a big success. The dancers, musicians, fashion show, amazing booths with projects, cultural foods, and other activities made the evening interactive and fun. Thank you to the amazing We Belong Committee, which was lead by Sarina King, for helping to make this first time ever event so memorable and successful.
The week concluded with our Open House. The classrooms were beautifully filled with student work and projects. The students were beaming as they gave their families a tour. The lovely art and ceramic projects, the music presentation, and the Book Share along with Food Trucks sponsored by our Bobcat Club added so much to the evening and made it feel almost like a festival.
Thank you to the San Lorenzo Valley Elementary community of teachers, staff, and families for making these special events so successful. I feel so fortunate to be the Principal of such a remarkable school in such a remarkable community.
April 22nd-26th CAST Science Testing Grade 5. April 29th-May 10th CAASPP Testing Grades 3, 4, 5
5th grade students will be taking the CAST(California Science Test) NEXT WEEK, the week of April 22nd-April 26th. This test is for 5th graders and will take place during their scheduled Science class time.
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will be taking the CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) in their home classrooms April 29th-May 10th. It is very important that students be present during these weeks. Please avoid scheduling appointments or absences during this testing window.
SLVE TK and Kindergarten Registration
1. Prepare for Registration. SLVE opens new TK and Kinder student registration on January 29th. Please review the registration page to determine if your child is eligible for TK or Kindergarten and all the documents needed to complete the Enrollment Process.
2. Plan to attend our TK/Kindergarten Meet/Greet: As we move into Spring, we will announce a date for our Annual Meet and Greet for incoming students . It’s an opportunity for adults to meet the Principal, Teachers, inquire about our Transportation and Nutrition Programs, and get to know more about our school and our TK/ kindergarten program.
SLVE Intent to Return Form~PLEASE complete
It's hard to believe that we are already looking ahead to next year. In order to get an idea of our enrollment for next year, please take a moment to complete the intent to return form for all current TK-4th grade students. We hope to get 100% of our families to complete the form. Having these numbers helps us determine our classes for the 2024/2025 school year.
Summer ELOP
For summer of 2024, SLV will be running its Extended Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) in June and July for qualifying families. Families who qualify for Summer ELOP should have received an email on February 28th. This is the only summer offering for SLVUSD students other than high school credit recovery.
Bobcat Club News
Upcoming Events:
May 3: Art Night
May 17: Spring Auction
Art Night is May 3. We need volunteers to make sure this amazing, free, fun event for the whole family happens. Sign up today!
Bobcat Board Nominations are open!
Email info@slvebobcatclub.org to nominate someone or yourself for President, VP, Secretary and Co-Treasurers. Also, do you want to get your feet wet or are interested in serving as a co-president or co-VP? Let us know that too!
Tickets are now on sale for The Gatsby Auction Gala on Friday, May 17, 6-10pm. Get ready for a night of dinner, Dancing, and Fundraising for our school! It's a parents' night out you won't want to miss!! Your ticket includes dinner, one drink ticket, dessert, and a commemorative glass, plus lots of fun! Buy Tickets today!
Childcare will be available by the YMCA: https://forms.gle/BBe72uQ57aHeD4R69.
The Bobcat Bakeoff is back this year!! Do you have what it takes to be the best Bobcat Baker?? Check out the flyer for more details and Register Today: email braedenliam@gmail.com no later than 5/13/24. Space is limited!
Please remember 4th and 5th grade classes are in session from 2:15-3:00
We'd like to remind SLVE families that school is still in session for our 4th/5th graders from 2:15-3:00 each day. If you are waiting on the picnic tables during this time, it is VERY important to remember that students are still in classrooms finishing up their school day.
The play structure has become very busy and noisy during this time which can be distracting for our students and teachers. It is important that we keep this area calm and quiet. If you do have younger students who are waiting for an older sibling during this time it is important that they are monitored and that the SLVE play structure rules are followed. Thank you for respecting this request.
SAVE THE DATE for The SLV Music & Art Festival, Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, 4-8pm at Roaring Camp!
The 3rd annual SLV Music & Art Festival is an outdoor, community event that features performances by: SLVHS choir and bands, SLVMS bands, SLVUSD Charter School band, SLVE and BCE 5th grade bands, and the SLV Community Band! There is an art show and sale (by donation) put on by the SLVHS Art Department! There will be multiple food trucks and also silent and live auctions that support the SLV Music Boosters. Please come and celebrate community while supporting our growing student musicians and artists!
Community Opportunities Website
The "Community Opportunities" website link is provided as a courtesy to parents and students, by the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, to enable you to receive information of current local events and opportunities for adults and/or children.
Reminders for Parents/Guardians when picking up students for appointments or early dismissal.
When excusing your student for an appointment or early pickup, please be sure to follow these important safety procedures and protocols. Parent/Guardian needs to check in with the front office. Front office staff will first verify the person is on the student’s Emergency Contact list and then call the student’s teacher. Parent/Guardian will need to remain in the office until the student arrives in the office. Parent/Guardian will then check out the student—date, name, exit time. If the student is returning, the student will need to check back in through the front office (enter time in) and return to class. It is not necessary for parents to walk their child to class, but if they do, they must follow Check-in procedures.
SLVE Parking Reminders
It is very important that when parking at SLVE, you are only parking in designated parking spots. Many people have been parking in the fire lane and other non designated parking spots. The SC County Sheriff's office has been ticketing any cars that are not parked in designated spots. Cars parked in non designated spots may be towed. Buses and cars need to be able to pass through the parking lot safely and with plenty of room to keep everyone safe. PLEASE follow these parking rules so that everyone stays safe and no one gets a ticket or gets towed. It is very important that handicapped parking spots are reserved for drivers who have a DMV issued handicapped placard and who benefit from using them. We thank you for your thoughtful cooperation concerning access to these parking spots.
Absences, Every Day Matters....
We know people get sick, people get injured, and there can be family or life responsibilities and other issues that are reasonable and excused. But if your student can attend, they need to be in school. If your student is out for three or more consecutive days, we may request a doctor’s note to continue excusing the absences. Students who miss 3-5 days will receive a Chronic Absence letter. We will then meet with those families to attempt to support the student attending school. On the second Chronic Absence Letter, families may be required to meet at the District Office to put a plan in place for the student’s attendance. On the third Chronic Absence Letter, families may be required to meet with the County Office Student Attendance Review Board for truancy. Our goal is that nobody ever gets that far along with truancy. We are here to help and support, but it does start at home with the expectation that your student will attend school regularly.
Please remember that students who are absent 3 days or more should complete an independent study contract. Lisa Ghelardi, at lblairghelardi@slvusd.org our SLVE Registrar, will work with families to get the paperwork and the missed classwork assignments needed to complete the contract.
April Triple P Parenting Classes
Triple P Positive Parenting topical workshop flyers for April are attached.
Información sobre programas en español disponibles en el sitio web.
Each flyer has its own unique link to register for each class, or go to https://www.first5scc.org/triple-p-classes and register on the website. All of these classes are on Zoom!
Workshops are all free, and grant funded by First Five of Santa Cruz.
Individual sessions are also available for free or sliding scale. If you are interested in a 1:1 session, please contact First Five of Santa Cruz at First 5 Santa Cruz County at (831) 465-2217 or triplep@first5scc.org and they will assign a practitioner that best meets your needs.
Cradle to Career
Cradle to Career Santa Cruz County (C2C) is a family advocacy organization and community connector that strives to uplift all families. Last year, C2C expanded from Live Oak School District to include four new school sites in SCCS, SUESD and SLVUSD. C2C staff are stationed at school sites to develop free programming including recreation activities, parent workshops, and advocacy opportunities for families. YOUR perspectives will help guide C2C’s plans for this academic year. Please complete the short 2-minute questionnaire below to share your input.
English Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C2CFall23
Spanish Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C2C_EspFall_23-23