BIRCH Friday News!

January 17th

Reminder: No School on Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 20th. This national holiday is a time to reflect on Dr. King's incredible legacy of equality, justice, and kindness. Take this opportunity to learn more about his inspiring life, participate in community events, or spend time with loved ones.

We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday, January 21st!

Reduce Emissions - Turn off Your Car While Waiting

BVSD buses turn off instead of idling while waiting for students. You can too! Because vehicle idling is a significant source of air pollution, BVSD has an operating procedure that prohibits buses and transportation support vehicles from idling for more than 5 minutes within any given 1 hour period.* Although it is tempting to keep cars and buses running, especially during colder weather, please turn off vehicles while waiting to pick up students. (*An exception to this is Food Service vehicles with refrigeration that need to remain on to maintain food quality).

Learn more about BVSD’s sustainability efforts on our greenBVSD webpage.