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 BUSD community,
Welcome back from the holiday break! We hope you enjoyed your time with family and friends! As the month of February is quickly coming to a close, I would like to once again thank you for your efforts to create a positive school environment at each of our school campuses. Showing kindness is one way we can ensure that every student feels included and supported. It is the foundation to ensuring that every student can be at their best.
Join me in also recognizing our student leaders, WEB leaders and staff who are modeling inclusion and kindness year-round. We appreciate your dedication to making our schools warm and inviting for all!
With BUSD pride,
Roxane Fuentes
Superintendent
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Celebrating our Diversity
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At Berryessa, our diversity is a source of joy, unity and appreciation for our students, staff and community! Throughout our thirteen schools, there are many wonderful examples of cultural activities and events that foster a sense of respect, admiration and understanding. We would like to thank all of our amazing parents, staff, administrators and volunteers who work so hard every year to make these efforts possible.
In 2020 so far, our schools have held cultural festivals, Lunar New Year celebrations, multi-cultural luncheons and have created beautiful heritage projects. Majestic Way’s recent cultural festival showcased
dancers from Mexico, China, Vietnam, the Philippines and India. The event included henna tattooing, a photo booth, and a large multicultural potluck featuring a whole roasted pig
!
Other schools, like Laneview,
used these events as culminating activities to their SEAL units about the diverse cultures within their school communities. 1st and 2nd grade Laneview students created presentations and art on their heritage and culture. Families were welcomed to attend a luncheon and gallery walk. Both students and parents were eager to try new foods and share their favorite foods with others.
We hope you enjoy this video highlighting
our beautiful diversity!
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Mid-Year Staff Celebration
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Our Mid-Year Staff Celebration was an opportunity to socialize with colleagues all across the district with a variety of snacks, beverages, activities and a fun photo booth. Looking back at this wonderful gathering, it was also a great way to energize and strengthen relationships that help make our District and school teams more effective.
Thank you to all of the team members who participated! We had an amazing time together! We look forward to this new tradition and would like to remind all of our staff members of our next important staff activity taking place in May -- our 3rd Annual Employee Recognition event.
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At Berryessa Union School District, we are hiring and we would appreciate your help with spreading the word! At Berryessa you will find a dedicated employer who is willing to invest in you, providing professional development opportunities and support. Within the district, we are lucky to have many employees who have been with us for decades and entire careers, and are a testament to the positive work environment and growth opportunities available.
We currently have a variety of teacher and classified recruitment opportunities. Those include open positions for our Vietnamese Dual Immersion Program, Special Education, and several other areas. Visit
Ed Join
for a complete list of open positions. We invite you to also follow our HR Department on
Twitter
for on-going open position announcements.
Berryessa Union School District is excited to share these opportunities with you! Join us!
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We would like to remind all Berryessa parents, staff and community members that there will be an election on March 3rd, 2020. As always, we encourage everyone to make their voices heard through participating in their local elections.
This is a great opportunity to talk to your student/s about the importance of civic engagement and the issues that voters will be deciding upon in this election.
If you would like more information about the March 3rd election, please visit the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters
here
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We are very proud of our long-standing partnership with the Berryessa Chinese School! They provide the youth of the Bay Area with an environment to learn the Chinese language and culture by hosting 64 language classes and more than 20 cultural classes.
This year they are celebrating their 40th Anniversary with their Spring Performance and the Spring Performance Poster Contest. The contest is currently extended until February 29th and you can apply by submitting an
application
form to any of the Berryessa Chinese School offices.
Their annual Spring Performance will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Multi-Purpose Room at Sierramont Middle School. We invite the entire community to attend and support the many talented young performers who will be featured!
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- Board Meeting: March 10, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- ELECTION DAY: March 3, 2020
- Enrollment Day for Piedmont Families: March 16, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Piedmont Middle School
- Enrollment Day for Sierramont Families: March 17, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Sierramont Middle School
- Enrollment Day for Morrill Families: March 18, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Morrill Middle School
- Enrollment Day for All Schools: March 19, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the BUSD District Office
- 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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