August 30, 2020 BUSD Update |
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We invite you to learn about the latest news at Berryessa Union School District. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for daily updates and visit our website for calendar and meeting information.
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Message from the Superintendent |
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Dear BUSD Community,
On behalf of the Board of Trustees and District administration, we would like to take a moment to thank all of you for your phenomenal collaboration and support during the past two weeks. Adapting to the start of a new school year always comes with challenges, but with a new and more involved distance learning model, your efforts have been nothing short of amazing.
Power outages and local fires have added even more pressure to our lives during this time. In particular we would like to recognize all the teachers, staff and families, that despite the impacts of local fires, have persisted and done their absolute best to continue teaching, learning, and supporting one another. We were inspired by the resiliency of those affected by this tragedy to continue to serve our students. Many expressed their strong desire to stay connected to their students and to continue with the start of this school year. Berryessa is an incredible community that will always rise to the occasion with perseverance, care, and grace. We are grateful for our collective capacity to support one another and our students.
In this newsletter, it is a pleasure to also highlight three, very special team members who are being awarded for their excellence and commitment to our students and families. Please join us in celebrating our most recent annual staff members of the year!
With great BUSD pride,
Dr. Roxane Fuentes
Superintendent
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On September 8, 2020, the Berryessa Union Board of Trustees will recognize our 2019-2020 staff award winners during our regular board meeting. We are pleased to share three special videos produced for our honorees.
Please join me in celebrating our Classified Member of the Year - Carla Ryan, Library Media Technician at Noble Elementary.
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We are very proud to announce our Teacher of the Year - Celeste Wilson, Choir Teacher at Piedmont Middle School.
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Our final award goes to Andrea Ortiz, Administrator of the Year. Join me in congratulating Andrea, Principal at Noble Elementary!
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Once again, congratulations to this year’s award recipients! I would like to also thank all the nominators and all the nominees who were part of this year’s awards process. Thank you for promoting and elevating excellence in our BUSD community!
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As we continue to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic that has dramatically changed our lives, it is very important that we make time to take care of our mental health and wellness. Our BUSD team has created a web page dedicated to mental and physical wellness information and resources. Our web page provides mental health strategies to help our students, families, and staff.
We would like to also take this opportunity to remind you that Care Solace is an online resource available to you. With a live 24/7 concierge line, this service helps individuals in finding local mental health related programs and counseling services. Care Solace is available for use by Berryessa students, families, and staff at no cost. If you are interested in seeking counseling-related services at this time, please consider visiting caresolace.com/berryessafamilies to get started.
We also have an amazing team of school psychologists, counselors, and social workers. Please reach out to your child’s teacher or school principal for more information.
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Connected Parents Series -
"How to Keep your Children Safe, Happy and Healthy in this Digital Age"
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As families continue to spend more time in isolation, screen time has become necessary, and a tool to connect with others and school. While it's clear that these conditions are not the norm, how can we use screen time to benefit our children's development? Join us as we explore ways parents can use screen time to engage with their kids. Leave with practical resources and conversation starters you can incorporate into your parenting.
- Sept 3, 8:00 am: Eng: Pt 1 - Zoom + Google Meet
- Sept 3, 4:00 pm: Spanish Pt 1 - Zoom + Google Meet
- Sept 10, 8:00 am: Eng Pt 2 - Seesaw
- Sept 8, 4:00 pm: Spanish -Pt 2 - Seesaw
- Sept 17, 8:00 am: Eng Pt 3 - Google Classroom
- Sept 17, 4:00 pm: Spanish Pt 3 - Google Classroom
- Sept 24, 8:00 am: Eng Pt 4 - Modern Tools for Modern Parents
- Sept 24, 4:00 pm: Spanish Pt 4 - Herramientas modernas para padres modernos
For more information on the Connected Parents Series visit us here.
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BUSD Tech Support Reminder |
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The BUSD Tech Support team is here to support you! Please visit the Digital Learning Parent Portal, to find the following video tutorials and information:
- How to Login to Your Chromebook
- Connecting Your Chromebook to Home WiFi
- How to Join Zoom
- Clever Login Instructions
If you need additional assistance, you can also complete a Parent Support Technology Request and someone will get back to you to help resolve your issue. In addition, you can also reach our Technology Services Division from 7:45 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, at (408) 923-1843. Please complete the request form prior to your call, if possible, so we can expedite your request.
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For translation assistance, please call one of our District hotlines below:
Chinese, 408-923-1901
Spanish, 408-923-1902
Vietnamese, 408-923-1903
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408-923-1901
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Berryessa Union School District
(408) 923-1800
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