BUSD Community Connections
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September 2019 Newsletter
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Our monthly newsletter is a great way to learn about the latest news at the 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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Hello Berryessa Community,
Fall is here and with it we are delighted to share exciting highlights from our recent Back-to-School Nights, the grand opening of Toyon’s Flexible Instructional Space (FIS) and so much more.
September is also Attendance Awareness month. We encourage everyone to remind students of the importance of school attendance. Every day missed is valuable learning time lost. Missing just two days a month means that a student misses 10% of the school year. Studies show that when students are chronically absent they fall behind in building important academic and social skills.
I would like to thank everyone for their efforts to create a positive, enthusiastic school environment that encourages all of our students to come to school each day. Remember “Attend today, achieve tomorrow!”
With BUSD pride,
Dr. Roxane Fuentes
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Back-to-School Nights were a smashing success with great participation from our parent community! Our teachers and staff delivered informative and engaging presentations that were well-received. We hope you enjoy this video that highlights Back-to-School Nights all across our District.
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Remember to tweet your pictures for this and all District events using our hashtag #PathwayToTheFuture.
Once again, thank you to all the parents who attended! By working together, we can ensure that all of our students can have an excellent academic year!
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Toyon Elementary Reveals its New FIS
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On September 4th we inaugurated our Flexible Instructional Space (FIS) at Toyon Elementary School and had an amazing turnout from our community! We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who supported Measure L! This improvement would not have been possible without the support of local voters.
Our grand opening event program included Principal Castillou, Superintendent Dr. Fuentes, Toyon’s PTA and our Trustees! After the ceremony, parents, students and community leaders were able to explore and enjoy their new FIS. With beautiful murals, peaceful rainforest sounds, and many exciting features, it did not take long to see adorable little faces light up with joy and pure amusement. Check out the video and see for yourself!
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Full and Fair Funding for Public Education
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“Despite boasting the fifth-largest economy in the world and the highest gross domestic product of any state, California sits near the bottom nationally in nearly every significant measure of school funding and school staffing,” according to the Full and Fair Funding campaign composed of organizations throughout the state fighting for our students, public education system, and our collective future.
The Berryessa Union School District would like to ask you for your support of this important effort. Please add your name to our BUSD letter in support of Full and Fair Funding for Public Education,
here
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We need the State of California to make funding for schools a top priority. Our students deserve the best and this includes funding for our teachers, staff, and vital programs! Thank you for your support!
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Food Service Applications Available Online
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A well-balanced breakfast and lunch are crucial for students to have the nutrients necessary to learn throughout the day. We are happy to announce that our lunch application is now available online. Click
here
to
apply for Free & Reduced Meal Benefits Online. All families are encouraged to apply regardless of income.
If you qualified last year and did reapply to continue your benefits before September 6th, you must start the process as a new applicant.
Let’s send a friendly shout-out and “thank you” to all of our food service staff who work so hard to serve our students and families!
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To upgrade our school facilities and to continue supporting a quality education, the Berryessa Union School District Board of Trustees is considering placing a local school facilities bond measure on an upcoming ballot. Although no final decisions have been made, the measure would provide locally-controlled funding to upgrade our classrooms to support a safe and modern learning environment. All funds would stay local and could not be taken away from the State.
As the Board evaluates the state of our schools, we value your feedback and involvement. Please take a moment to complete a survey at
www.berryessa.k12.ca.us/survey
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Your input is critical and will help shape the future of our schools!
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- Ruskin 50th Anniversary, September 25th, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- BUSD Regular Board Meeting, October 8, 6:00 pm, at District Board Room
- Parent University, October 19, 2019, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Cherrywood Elementary School
- For translation assistance, please call one of our District hotlines below:
Chinese, 408-923-1901
Spanish, 408-923-1902
Vietnamese, 408-923-1903
請利用校區熱線電話
408-923-1901
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Berryessa Union School District
(408) 923-1800
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