The Wildcat Post
September 2024
Welcome EBCA Wildcat Family!
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Important Announcements
ELPAC & State Test Results Available
The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) results for English Language Learners, State Test Scores in ELA and Math (3rd - 6th grades) and Science (5th grade only) have been sent through ParentSquare to families and can also be viewed through the Aeries Parent Portal.
National Hispanic Heritage Month (09/15 - 10/15)
At EBCA, we celebrate nationally recognized cultural celebrations to foster respect and open-mindedness for other cultures. Influencing students to welcome cultural diversity is important to cultivate a sense of belonging in their community and to embrace diversity.
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15th - October 15th.
Learn about National Hispanic Heritage Month by clicking HERE!
Our EBCA Folklorico group will be performing in October's Red Ribbon Rally!
Stay Connected with EBCA & Your Child's Success
Aeries Parent Portal
Check your student's grades, attendance, report cards, and more through our Aeries Parent Portal! Log in using the email you registered with the school and password you created. If you do not recall the password or did not create a password, follow the steps to reset your password by clicking "Forgot Password". If you need to update your email address, contact the front office or Ms. Sanchez [call/text (559) 212-4436].
Click HERE for the Aeries Parent Portal website.
Download the Aeries App: Click HERE for Android | Click HERE for iPhone
ParentSquare App - Parent Communication App
Stay connected and never miss out on on parent-teacher conferences or school events! Stay connected from anywhere with our online portal and mobile application. Be sure to set up your account to receive relevant school notifications all in one place. You can also send and receive real-time messages directly with teachers and administrators.
Get Started in 3 Easy Steps:
Attendance and Detention - Important Updates
CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM
The State Law classifies students who miss more than 17 days total in a school year as Chronic Absent Students (or more than 10%). Do not allow your student to reach this number of absences as it will result in being dismissed back to their school of residence. EBCA is the best place for our students, we DO NOT want to start dismissing students. Parents, please do your part and get them to school on time, everyday.
Chronic Absent students absent 10% or more will not be allowed to participate in afterschool extra-curricular sports or class field trips. Example) In the first 10 days of school, any child missing more than 1 day of school is considered to be a chronic absent student.
TARDIES = DETENTION
Students that are tardy will be given a 24-hour notice to serve detention from 3:15 - 3:45 PM.
On Friday, August 23rd, our school celebrated having GREAT attendance rates during the first week! Let's keep up the great work on getting our students here on time, every day. Attendance matters!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our school.
EBCA Now Enrolling TK - 6th (2024 - 2025)
Do you have family or friends looking for a new school for their children? Encourage them to enroll at EBCA! EBCA is currently enrolling grades TK - 6 for 2024 - 2025.
West Fresno's TOP Rated Elementary School. Submit an enrollment interest form by clicking HERE.
For questions, call us at (559) 457-2530.
Upcoming Events
Labor Day - No School (09/02)
Computech Middle School Recruitment Presentation (09/05) - 6th GRADE ONLY
Computech Middle School counselors will be on-site Thursday, September 5th to speak to our 6th-grade class. A Transfer Application is required for any school of choice/magnet school. School of Choice/Magnet School applications received between September 1st and December 1st will receive priority. Click HERE to view the application. Students will also receive transfer applications to take home.
Applications may be turned in to the EBCA front office or to your child's teacher by Friday, November 15th.
To be considered for Computech Middle School, students must meet the approved academic criteria. Click HERE to view admission criteria.
List of Middle School Options in Fresno
The FUSD transfer application can be used to apply to other schools of choice, not just Computech Middle School. You do NOT need to submit a FUSD transfer application for your student to attend the middle school that corresponds to your school boundary/school of residence.
PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENROLLING THEIR STUDENT TO THEIR CHOICE OF MIDDLE SCHOOL. EBCA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE.
EBCA Football Jersey Day (09/05)
To celebrate the start of the NFL season, students and staff will be allowed to wear their favorite football jersey/shirt to school on Thursday, September 5th.
Students not participating must dress according to the school's standard dress code policy.
Deficiency Notices/Progress Reports (09/13)
Deficiency notices and progress reports will be sent out on Friday, September 13th.
Parent Involvement Opportunities
Wildcat Parent Time (09/26 @ 8:00 AM)
Don’t miss out on our monthly Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) collaborative and informational meetings! These morning parent meetings are facilitated by EBCA admin/staff. Refreshments and Spanish interpreting services are provided.
UPCOMING MEETING: Thursday, September 26th, 8:00 - 9:30 AM in Room 16
Agenda:
- Open Discussion with Mr. Garcia
- School News/Updates
- Expanded Learning Program Current Enrichments and Upcoming Family Events
- Student/Teacher/Parent Input
- Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) & English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Sign-Ups
- Topic Presentation: Staying Connected
For questions, please contact Ms. Sanchez via text or call at (559) 212-4436.
We look forward to seeing you!
Board Meeting (09/26 @ 5:30 PM)
Board meetings are scheduled during the 4th Thursday of Every Month (except as noted) at 5:30 in-person in the EBCA Library. Visitors can enter through the front gate by Room 4.
Upcoming meeting: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Click here to view the Board Meeting calendar.
Expanded Learning Program Activities
Activities described below are for current students in our Expanded Learning/After School Program.
Sports - Scheduled Games
These dates are subject to change.
Volleyball & Football Scheduled Games (2:30 PM Start Time)
- Tues., 9/10 : Sunset @ Bethune
- Thurs., 9/12: Bethune @ Addams
- Thurs., 9/19: Bethune @ Lincoln
- Thurs., 9/30: Bethune @ Columbia
- Mon., 10/7: King @ Bethune
- Thurs., 10/8: Kirk @ Bethune
Please contact coaches if you have any questions.
Additional Resources
Bus Schedule
Dress Code Policy
EBCA’s standard of dress is designed to create an academic environment that is equitable and conducive to learning. All students are expected to follow the dress code policy. Any student out of the dress code will be sent to the clothing closet on campus to change. Repeat offenders will face disciplinary action which may include a referral, parent contact, detention, and/or placement on a behavior contract.
Spirit Wear Back-to-School Sale! (Ends 9/10)
The Edison Bethune Back-to-School Sale is live! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments with fast home delivery! You'll save 30% off the entire site, including all new designs and product lines! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/9553.
Wildcat Counseling Center
Ms. Sanchez, EBCA School Counselor
Email: t.sanc@myebca.com
Phone: (559) 212-4436