Crusader Times

Welcome to Bonita Vista Middle School - Home of the Crusaders! Thank you for visiting our newsletter. In this edition we bring to you our school highlights and a glance at events coming up. Additionally, we are now accepting newsletter submissions. If you have any content you'd like to be featured, please submit by clicking here. Enjoy this edition of the Crusader Times. Go Crusaders!

Dear Crusader Families,

As we close out summer and head into fall, I have some important announcements to share with you.

Progress reports were released Friday, September 3rd. Please make sure you review your child's grades and use the many interventions available at BVM to get them back on track if necessary.

Fall Break will begin on September 18th. Students will return to school on TUESDAY, October 5th. Monday, October 4th is a staff professional development day, so no students will be on campus.

Fall sports begin Saturday, September 11th! See the BVM website for the full schedule of sports happening that day.

http://bvm.sweetwaterschools.org/2021/09/03/middle-school-athletic-league-competition-schedule-9-11-21/

BVM will begin FREE "pool" testing on September 14th. Weekly testing is required for all athletes and performers to be able to participate in extra-curricular activities and this is a free and convenient way to get the testing done with minimal interruption to instructional time. This testing will be available soon for all students and staff.

All of our time, planning and resources are being devoted to allowing students to continue in-person instruction, which is vital to their mental and emotional health and their academic success. The easiest way to ensure that happens is to get your student vaccinated. If you are unable to have them vaccinated, we will follow the modified quarantine protocol to keep them in school as much as possible while having them tested regularly. As inconvenient as this is, we must focus on the goal of keeping kids in school. Thank you to all of you who have agreed to participate in the modified quarantine.

If you have any questions about COVID protocols, testing, or vaccination, please check out the weekly COVID updates sent by the district or reach out to us for help!

Thank you!

Teresa Kramer

Our Exploring Arts music class was joined by our mariachi group to play together. Students were practicing Mary Had a Little Lamb using their recorders. What a fun class!

Click the image above to watch the video.

Please take a moment to read this very important letter regarding "Pool" testing at BVM and submit your consent form today! This was also emailed to you.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1boiaRwC63sawb8jKPeRJzeZy8X4iQd3I7CswB7iaYXM/edit?usp=sharing

For your convenience, here is the link for COVID testing

information: http://www.sweetwaterschools.org/covid-19-information/#rapidcovidtesting

Reminder that students MAY NOT report to school if they are experiencing any COVID 19 identified symptoms, unless the school has previously received documentation of a pre-existing health condition that mirrors a COVID symptoms (hay fever, migraines). If students report to school with symptoms, they will be removed from instruction and parents will be called to pick students up. Students may not return to school until they present a Negative PCR test and symptoms have improved.

Reminder that students that are on Modified Quarantine must provide proof of testing every 3-4 days (or use a District site that we have records of their testing), or they will not be allowed to return to school on the 5th day and will have to remain home until they provide proof of the negative test or until the 10 day quarantine expires.

BVM Families,

Please follow all traffic and safety rules as you drop off and pick up your children from school.

1.Students should only cross the street at crosswalks

2. Do not stop in the bus loading zone

3. Do not use the parking lots of our neighboring businesses for drop off and pick up

4. PLEASE do not run any red lights.

Your time is important, but not as important as a child's life. BVM administration is out in the parking lots and streets every day to ensure the safety of our students. Please do your part to make sure our kids are safe.

If you are planning to take your student out of school for an appointment or personal reason,

please be aware that we do not give off campus permits during student lunches (12:06-1:16 on regular days and 11:40-12:10 on minimum days) or after 2:45 pm.

Our campus assistants are critical to the supervision and safety of this campus and they need to focus on student safety during those times.

Thank you for your understanding.

While we are still requesting social distancing be respected whenever possible on campus, CDPH has removed minimum social distancing requirements generally and specifically in classrooms and buses.

As is required by OSHA and/or California Department of Public Health, the SUHSD will maintain the requirement for all students and employees to wear face coverings indoors on all school sites absent a medical exemption cleared through the District. Similarly, all visitors to District facilities will be required to wear masks absent exemptions.

When outdoors, staff, visitors and students are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to wear a mask. In large gatherings outdoors, staff, students and volunteers will be encouraged to wear masks.

click here to review the FAQ regarding protocols

The Board of Trustees is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on age, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information, sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, immigration status; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Make sure to follow us on twitter @WeAreBVM

Home Wi-Fi connection tips:

Clear Safari history daily!

Go to Settings -> Safari -> Clear History and Website Data -> clear

Student iPad home Wi-Fi instructions:

1. You must connect to your own home Wi-Fi first

2. Tap on the iBoss SUHSD Login app

3. Login with-

Username: student ID

Password: 8-digit birthdate

OR

Username: iboss

Password: suhsd1

4. Successful login will take you to sweetwaterschools.org (keep this page open)

5. Safari and apps will now work from home

Print here.

Quick quiz! Can you do these 3 things to become a BVM All Star Parent?

Click on the video links if you need help learning!

ALL START PARENT

Good evening parents of BVMS,

On behalf of Janice Oani President of the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) at Bonita Vista Middle School would like to communicate that This 2020-2021 school year will be like no other. Your support is greatly appreciated as we work together to support our school during this unprecedented time.

The strength of our PTSA lies in its members: parents, teachers, school administrators, business leaders, and community members who devote themselves to making a positive difference in the lives of children.

Please help support BVM PTSA with: Membership Drive • Hospitality during parent meetings (orientations, Coffee with the Principal) • Book Fairs • PTA Reflections Contest • Staff Appreciation Events • Fundraising Events • Assist with School Improvement Initiatives • Monthly meetings with the Principal, students, and staff representation.

Please join PTSA by clicking on the address bar provided and check your Infinate Campus inbox or your personal email for further information from PTSA President Janice Oani.

https://jointotem.com/ca/chula-vista/bonita-vista-middle-ptsa/join

Thank you

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Buenas tardes padres de familia de BVMS,

En nombre de Janice Oani, la Presidenta de la Asociacion de Padres, Maestros y Estudiantes conosida como PTSA de Bonita Vista Middle le gustaria comunicar que este ano escolar 2020-2021 sera como ningun otro. Se agradece su apoyo mientras trabajamos juntos para apoyar a nuestra escuela durante este tiempo sin precedentes.

La fuerza de nuestro PTSA radica en sus miembros: padres, maestros, administradores escolares, lideres empresariales y miembros de la comunidad que se dedican a hacer una diferencia positiva en la vida de los ninos.

Por favor, ayude a apoyar PTSA de BVM con la Campana de afiliacion • Hospitalidad durante las reuniones de padres (orientaciones, cafecito con la directora) • Las ferias del libro • Concurso de reflexiones de la PTA • Eventos de agradecimiento al personal • Eventos de recaudacion de fondos • Ayudar con las iniciativas de mejora escolar • Reuniones mensuales con la directora, los estudiantes y el personal.

Unase a PTSA haciendo clic en la barra de direccione provista y revise su bandeja de entrada de Infinate Campus o su correo electronico personal para obtener mas informacion de la presidenta de PTSA, Janice Oani.

https://jointotem.com/ca/chula-vista/bonita-vista-middle-ptsa/join

Gracias

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The mission of Bonita Vista Middle School, a dynamic learning community with a tradition of academic excellence, is to empower students to succeed in middle school and beyond through a system of learning distinguished by:

• A rigorous and relevant curriculum.
• A broad range of opportunities that support student success.
• A climate that promotes strong parent, community, staff and student collaboration.
• A safe and nurturing environment that embraces diversity.
• A school culture that promotes personal integrity.
  

Email: teresa.kramer@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: bvm.sweetwaterschools.org
Location: 650 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA, USA
Phone: 619-397-2200
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