BUSD Community Connections |
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Our monthly newsletter is a great way 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 Berryessa Community,
Thank you for your commitment to advancing our students’ education. This month, as we honor Women’s History Month, the contributions of exemplary women in the United States bring lessons of perseverance and innovation to our classrooms.
We are excited to share that Morrill Middle School has been recognized as a 2021 California Distinguished School. The Distinguished Schools Program commends schools for their excellent work in one of two categories: closing the achievement gap and achieving exceptional student performance. Congratulations, Tigers!
We also want to highlight the fantastic work that our Maintenance team does in our schools every day, rain or shine. They are a crucial part of Berryessa Union School District, and we appreciate all their efforts.
Let’s stay focused on completing this academic year strong! Thank you for your support and collaboration.
With BUSD pride,
Dr. Roxane Fuentes
Superintendent
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Watch a special message from Dr. Fuentes: |
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Celebrating the Fantastic Power of Reading |
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Books provide amazing opportunities to learn and become inspired. We celebrated National Read Across America Day, the birthday of Dr. Seuss, with events that encourage reading, including special activities. Dr. Fuentes participated in the celebration by reading to Majestic Way students Dr. Seuss’ “School Things” and “What Does it Mean to Be Kind” by Rana DiOrio to 1st graders, and “Tops and Bottoms” and “Ambitious Girl” to 4th graders. Students were all eyes and ears!
There are many ways parents can promote reading. Here are some suggestions:
- Keep books stashed in different places, such as the car and every room, and tuck them in backpacks and purses.
- Visit the library often.
- Read in front of your children. Children imitate what adults do!
- Read to your children. Reading aloud strengthens their vocabulary and language skills.
- Have your children read to you, too! Did you know that reading to pets and toys can also be a great experience?
- Tell your children which books were your favorite ones when you were their same age, and why!
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All the Appreciation to our
Maintenance Team Members
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Our deep gratitude to our BUSD Maintenance team. We celebrated Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day with a fun event. Pizzas and laughter made it even better! Big thanks to our Maintenance team members for keeping our facilities safe and running properly, our buses on time, and much more! Your efforts make our schools a better place!
Please watch a video with a special celebration
for our Maintenance team members:
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Congratulations Morrill, a 2021 California Distinguished School! |
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What an honor! Morrill Middle School has been recognized as a 2021 California Distinguished School. We are very proud of our students, staff, and community for making this possible.
At the recent Board meeting, Morrill Middle School Principal Thomas Carroll, Assistant Principal Timothy Alvernaz, Former Assistant Principal Anthony Alberts, and all Morrill staff and students were acknowledged and congratulated.
San José District Four Councilmember and former BUSD Board of Trustees member David Cohen, Ph.D., provided a commendation plaque to Principal Carroll, who congratulated and thanked all of the Morrill staff and students for their tremendous efforts and dedication.
President Hugo Jimenez presented Principal Carroll with a certificate of appreciation plaque from the Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Fuentes for the high honor received by Morrill Middle School. Go Tigers!
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Our 8th Grade Promotional Ceremonies
were recognized with an Award!
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When the pandemic presented a challenge to the graduation ceremonies in 2021, our school community rose to the occasion. Due to safety concerns created by the pandemic, hosting an in-person event wasn’t possible for Berryessa Union School District’s graduating 8th graders. We celebrated through video, creating opportunities for students and staff to safely share this milestone with their family and friends.
The graduation videos showcased the graduates and the many young talented performers who were not deterred by a virtual graduation. We proved once again we can face challenges with imagination, creativity and collaboration, and be successful!
The videos won an award in this years’ statewide California School Public Relations Association (CalSPRA) Excellence in Communications Award Program!
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Berryessa Citizens Advisory Council Recognizes Dr. Fuentes |
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We want to thank the Berryessa Citizens Advisory Council (BCAC) for recognizing Superintendent Dr. Roxane Fuentes as Berryessa’s Citizen of the Year. In partnership with the Council and our community, we keep working towards achieving great things together.
BUSD Trustee Thelma Boac, who was last years' recipient of the BCAC Citizen of the Year Award, introduced and announced the 2021 recipient of honor, Dr. Fuentes. Trustee Boac said: "Dr. Fuentes is an energetic, engaged, and involved community leader concentrating on ensuring that the BUSD delivers value to the students and is integrated into the community it serves… Her leadership providing services to students, staff, and the community during the COVID-19 challenge has been spectacular… Dr. Fuentes' service to the community goes way beyond the job description of the Superintendent especially during this very challenging time of COVID-19.”
Dr. Fuentes expressed gratitude for such an honor, and adds: “It’s an absolute pleasure to serve our wonderful Berryessa Union students, staff, families and community. It has been a collaborative effort to reach our goals while navigating this pandemic. I am so fortunate to serve alongside a supportive Board, an amazing Cabinet and District leadership team, and so many incredible people across our school district and surrounding community.” Congratulations!
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The Inspiration from Women’s History Month
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March is Women’s History Month, and we recognize the advances and contributions that women have made throughout the years. Please see below different resources with valuable information to learn about women who made history. You can share them with your children and community!
In March 2022, the National Women's History Alliance has chosen the Women's History Month theme "Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope." This theme is a tribute to the women who have been caregivers, frontline workers, and problem solvers during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as a recognition of how women around the world have provided healing and hope throughout history. Here are just a few of these women's stories you can find in the San Jose Public Library catalog.
To create a more equitable America, the Smithsonian is researching and amplifying the histories of American women through its American Women’s History Initiative!
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We are enrolling new students in TK - Grade 8 now! Did you know that TK has expanded to include children born between September 2nd and February 2nd? Our District provides resources and programs designed to support our students with amazing academic and social-emotional experiences, from kindergarten through eighth grade.
For enrollment information, please visit our website. If you have additional questions, please visit the school you are interested in.
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Vaccination Clinic
at Ruskin Elementary on March 22
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For Translation Assistance |
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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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Berryessa Union School District
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