11/10/2024 BCHS Weekly Newsletter

I hope everyone took time to honor the veterans and active service members in your lives this weekend. We have all benefitted from their sacrifice and service to protect our freedoms.

I wish to express my gratitude to all of you in our Bear Creek community who have served or are actively serving in the Armed Forces.

Sincerely-

Principal

Julie Hummel

Dear Students and Families,

This is a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. This holiday provides an opportunity for us to honor and thank all who have served in the armed forces.

Classes will resume as usual on Tuesday, November 12th.

Thank you, and have a safe and reflective Veterans Day.

Sincerely,

Bear Creek High School

Native American Heritage Month is observed annually in the month of November. During this month, we pay tribute to the rich traditions and contributions of Native Americans and Indigenous people and honor the influence they have had on the advancement of the United States.

We would like to highlight our Native American and Indigenous students, families, and staff throughout the month. If you would like to be highlighted, please respond to this short survey.

Congratulations to the flag football team on making it to the third round of playoffs! Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have truly paid off, and we’re all so proud of what you've accomplished. Keep pushing forward and playing with the same passion and determination that brought you this far.

Reaching the semi-final of the section playoffs is an accomplishment few experience.

Thank you for all your hardwork and dedication!

Congratulations to the Bear Creek High School Jazz Band for placing 1st in the 3A division competition at the Grape Bowl Festival at Tokay High School. We are proud that you play for The Creek!

Ms. Maria Ramos-Robledo is a very dedicated teacher and is always trying to do her best for her students. She goes above and beyond to help her students and colleagues succeed in everything they do. She is an asset to the Bear Creek Community.

Ms. Jennifer Shirron is an unsung hero at Bear Creek. She is our school psychologist. While she generally works with her specific case load of students, she always makes time for anyone in need to provide the support. She has quite literally saved lives at our school.

Bruins, when you see Ms. Maria Ramos-Robledo and Ms. Shirron on campus please congratulate them on being Staff Member of the Week and thank them for all that they do for the BC Community.

Financial Aid Resources
The FAFSA and CADAA are scheduled to open on December 1, 2024 for the 2025-26 academic year. The delay from the customary October 1 opening day is to allow the US Department of Education time to perform beta testing and eliminate issues.

November is a great time to encourage your FAFSA families to create their FSA IDs, allowing time to fix any issues if they should arise. (And, yes, there have been some issues with FSA IDs in the month of October).

A few helpful links for the financial aid process this year:

• FAFSA updates - https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support
• Create and FSA ID video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTb7hMVtzco
• FAFSA Parent Wizard - https://studentaid.gov/fafsa-apply/parents
• Is my parent a contributor graphic - https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/is-my-parent-a-contributor.jpg
• ​​​​​​CADAA resources - https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/resources-california-dream-act-application

Middle Income Families

• Middle Class Scholarship - https://www.csac.ca.gov/middle-class-scholarship
• Some college aim financial aid at a declining market: Students in the middle class
• -https://hechingerreport.org/some-colleges-aim-financial-aid-at-a-declining-market-students-in-the-middle-class/
• New programs offer financial aid for Middle-Income Families
• https://www.road2college.com/financial-aid-middle-income-families/

• It’s time to channel your inner engineer, designer, and inventor, because we’re launching something epic—literally!
• This year, Lodi Unified is hosting a 3D Printing Catapult Competition where science, creativity, and precision meet!
• Ready to make your mark? Bring your best ideas, and let’s see what kind of high-flying creations you can come up with.

Let the catapult battles begin!

Workshops designed to prepare students for higher education weather it be a 2 year school, 4 year university, or CTE/trade school.

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 miralowery@att.net with any questions

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