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April 13, 2018  

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Bluff Creek Elementary Office Information:

Attendance Line: 
952-556-6619

Main Office:
952-556-6600

M-F Hours 7:30-4:00pm






 

   

View your child's daily menu   on our NEW interactive Lunch Menu Website


Please be aware that in the morning the first bell rings at 8:30 and school starts at 8:40. Students should not be dropped off before 8:20 except on rare occasions.

Thank you for your help with this as there is no one available to supervise them.
  
The Bluff Creek PTO is in need of volunteers for events during the school year.       


If you are able to help, please contact the PTO at
or to reach their website

Click here.  

 

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Office Max
BCE School ID 70053565  
 
   
From the Principal...

Happy Spring Bluff Creek Families!
 
I want to begin by thanking our PTO for the work they put into our wonderful Spring Fling event! I also want to congratulate Anna Edlund, our Gifted Services Facilitator, who is a finalist for District 112 Teacher of the Year. 
        
Read more here. 
Access to the calendar can be done by clicking above. Select desired schools in "categories" drop down.    


 


     
 
 
Weekly Calendar of Events

 
Monday, April 16th - Day 1

Tuesday, April 17th - Day 2   
  • MCA Testing - Reading Grades 3,4,5 Family
Wednesday, April 18th - Day 3   
  • MCA Testing - Reading Grades 3,4,5 Family
  • Kindergarten Mustard Seed 9:05-11:00
  • 5th Grade Deep Portage Cookie Dough Orders due
Thursday, April 19th - Day 4   
  • MCA Make-ups
Friday, April 20th - Day 5  
  • Spirit Day
  • School Store
  • MCA Make-ups

Looking Ahead...

4/23 - April & July Birthday Lunches
4/25 - 3rd Grade Stages Theatre 9:00-11:40    
 
 



 
Reading- Grades 3, 4 & 5 - April 17th and 18th
(make-up April 19th and 20th)
 
Math - Grades 4 and 5 - April 24th and 25th
(make-up April 26th and April 27th)
 
Math-Grade 3- April 24 & 26
(make-up April 27th and April 30th)
 
Science - Grade 5 only- May 8th
(make-up May 9th)
 
 
 
 

Project Impact Charities Collection Week, April 23-30:  Support our 4/5 graders as they collect items for Project Impact:  Engaging schools and communities in local and global service.

Snacks for PROP Food shelf, playing cards for soldiers, gently used adult athletic shorts for North Memorial Rehabilitation, a complete list is attached.
Please consider sharing this list with your neighborhood, sports teams, or other youth groups.  Collection bins will be in the front entry of the school for easy access.
 
 


Early Spanish Exploration for 4th & 5th, Tuesdays, 4/17-5/22 at Chan High 6:30-7:30 pm

 
 

Yum Power Challenge
YUM POWER Challenge 4/9-4/20

Zoey and Henry wanted me to share this pic. They were excited to make smoothies with the recipe book that they brought home. Thank you for encouraging healthy eating!
 
 
 

The City of Chanhassen has launched it's Mayor for a Day contest again this year.
 
 

 
 
     



Interested in volunteering this year? We'd love to you have you! We would love to answer any questions you may have and talk through what to expect.
Read more.   
 
School Store Sign Up - Click Here.  
 
 The PTO has a new website with lots of new information about all the great BCE programs that the PTO supports, details on volunteering opportunities and what to expect, what the funds raised have supported, and more! Check it out by
clicking here!
  
  
 
Enable text messages from the district
 
When fast communication matters most, Eastern Carver County Schools will send text messages along with other communication. Follow these instructions  to enable text messages from your Campus Portal account.
 

You may have heard the term "standards-based grading" around the district. It sounds new and different, but it's based on fundamental principles of education. The goal is better information for students and parents/guardians about learning.
Read a recent post for more information .
 
 
 
Understanding standards in learning
Have you ever been given a task but you were unsure of why you were doing it or its purpose? Even if you were successful, there was probably a level of frustration or anxiety.
 
 

MyStop bus tracking app updated
MyStop allows you to track the progress of your student's bus. The latest version of the MyStop smartphone app was updated last month. We have worked with our bus company to ensure all bus GPS units are current with MyStop. There are iOS and Android apps and a web client available.
 
 
You can help through charitable giving... 

The District 112 Foundation is a non-profit organization separate from the school district with an independent board of directors.  
 
 
 
Personalized Learning at Bluff Creek
 
Purposeful Instruction through Project Based Learning
 
One of our pillars for personalized learning is Purposeful Instruction, Assessment and Feedback.

  
New & Improved Chromebook Ins.
Internet Monitoring Report
New District Giving Campaign
New-look Elementary Gradebooks/Parent Portal

 
Notes from the Nurse:
Absences:
Please call the attendance nurse line (952-556-6619)
for all student absences or tardies before 9:00 am. Click the link below for absence, illness and medicine information.
Additional health information can be found on the district website. Read more here.  
 


Nutrition Services has Online Free and Reduced Applications. This process is SAFE, SECURE, and PRIVATE. Applications for free and reduced meals will not be mailed to households.
  
 
  

WHERE TO GET INFORMATION
Learn more about how you can stay in the know about urgent weather situations that affect your child's school.
  Learn more. 
 

Transportation Notices and Changes- If you plan to make a last minute transportation change during the school day- please contact the office at 952-556-6600. DO NOT call or e-mail the classroom teacher. Teachers are working with students and are unable to check their e-mail.

Track your student's school bus using MyStop.