Bulldog Bulletin Weekly eNews

Dear Buena Vista Parents,

What a great first day of school we had today! I was able to visit every classroom and students were doing such a great job learning the daily routines and procedures and working hard to get to know each other and build community. It was an amazing first day here.

Thank you to all of the parents who dropped by this morning to have coffee with the principal. It was great sharing my background and passion for education and letting you know about all of the great programs we have in WCSD. If you missed it I hope you can make future coffees or if evenings are better hop into one of our PTA zoom meetings.

Drop-off and Pick-up

This is a gentle reminder that there is No Parent Parking in the Kindergarten Circle (also referred to as School Lane or Picnic Lane). This is a pick up and drop off zone only and all parents must stay with their car. If you would like to walk your child to class you can park on Buena Vista (on the street, please do not block driveways), in the Alvarado parking lot (the back gate is unlocked during drop off and pick-up), or on San Juan Ave. Thank you all for your cooperation on this.

School Safety

The safety of our students and staff always comes first so please remember that all visitors to school during the school day must check in and out of the front office. Access to the office is from the front door to the school only. If a student needs to contact their parent/guardian during the school day they must call from the front office. Please no phone calls/texting to or from parents using personal phones or watches during the school day. Phones and watches will need to be turned off and put in backpacks during the school day. Please also see the WCSD Mobile Communication Policy BP 5131.8.

Residency Verification and Data Confirmation

A quick reminder! All families must re-verify residency. Also, make sure you have done the data confirmation so we have parents' most accurate contact information.

Important Dates

To help you and your child get off to a good start for the school year, please mark your calendar with these important dates:

• Thursday, August 15th: First day of “Slip” schedule for TK/ Kindergarten Early Start 8:10am-12:55pm. Late Start 9:10am-1:55pm

• Tuesday, August 20th: Back to School Night (Grades 1-3) 5:30-6:00 p.m. and (Grades 4-5) 6:00-6:30 pm. No children please. Report to your child’s classroom. (Times have been updated please mark you calendars.)

• Thursday, August 29th: Picture Day More information to follow- volunteers needed! Contact Shelley in the office if you'd like to help (spurcell@walnutcreeksd.org)

• Friday, August 30th: Short Day—Grades 1-5 - 8:10am - 12:25. TK/Kindergarten---ALL TK/K Students - 8:10-11:30am

It's a great day to be a Bulldog!

Respectfully,

Angela Gramlick

Buena Vista Elementary Principal

The latest research has revealed the growing concern and detrimental impacts of social media on our children. To minimize distractions and promote a focused learning environment, we will be enforcing our district cell phone/watches/earbuds/ mobile /technology - BP 5131.8: Mobile Communication Devices. Beginning this school year, when students enter class, all phones, smartwatches and earbuds must be turned off and placed in backpacks. Our goal is to have a school day in which students spend their time interacting with their peers and teachers in real time. Our Governing Board, Superintendent and our administrative team are committed to an inclusive process and equitable implementation that will begin by engaging our community in conversation.

• Friday, August 23rd -- Outdoor Movie Night --as soon as it is dark enough (Located on our field)
• Friday, September 13th-Buena Vista Multicultural Night

For 40 years, the Walnut Creek Education Foundation (WCEF TK-12) has been our districts’ partner, helping to bridge the gap between state funding and the actual needs of our students.

This year, our goal is to raise $1.6 million for the Walnut Creek School District and Las Lomas High School. These funds will support enriching programs like Art, Science, and Music; provide academic and social-emotional well-being resources; maintain smaller class sizes; and keep libraries open.

Donate today: wcefk12.org/donate

August 28 it’s a double header dine-out. Dine out at Chipotle Wednesday, August 28 from 5-9 p.m. and support our TK-12 schools. Show the flyer below when you order. 33% of your order goes back to WCEF!

Beat the heat and support our schools! Visit Handel’s on August 28 from 4-10 p.m. and 20% of all purchases will be donated back to WCEF. A perfect way to kick off a new year! Don’t forget to show the flyer!

Parents, it is very important that you remember to leave a message on the attendance line at (925) 944-6822 ext. 3801 or email jlouie@walnutcreeksd.org if your student will not be coming to school. Emails to teachers or the Principal do not always get communicated to the office. Thank you!

Email: agramlick@walnutcreeksd.org
Website: https://www.walnutcreeksd.org/Subsite001
Location: 2355 San Juan Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Twitter: @BuenaVistaWCSD