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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,
On behalf of the Berryessa Union School District Trustees and District Administration, we hope you have a peaceful and joyful Winter Break. Thank you for your collaboration and efforts to make our schools a place filled with learning opportunities and excitement. We know the start of this school year was a challenging one, and we want to recognize all the efforts from our staff, administration, and students. The Berryessa community is nothing short of amazing!
As we are near the end of 2021, we would also like to highlight the importance of taking precautions to protect ourselves and the community from COVID. Vaccination and testing are powerful tools to fight the pandemic, and you will find connections to valuable resources in this newsletter. Also, this time of the year can be difficult for many, and we would like to remind you about Care Solace’s mental health services that are available to each of you.
Again, we are so grateful for the participation and support of our Berryessa students and families. We look forward to a new year filled with good health, academic success, and continued support services that benefit our students, staff and families. Happy Holidays!
With BUSD pride,
Dr. Roxane Fuentes
Superintendent
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Watch a special message from Dr. Fuentes: |
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The Spirit of the Holidays at BUSD!
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Joy and fun have been essential to each day at BUSD, and our classrooms showed the excitement of the holiday season. Thank you for making school a bright place!
Please click below to watch a video with our happy memories of 2021:
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Thank You for Participating in our Vaccination Clinics |
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Thank You for Participating in
our Vaccination Clinics
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The school community’s response to the COVID-19 vaccination clinics we organized has been outstanding! We appreciate everyone’s decision to get immunized and support the efforts to keep families safe and our community as healthy as possible. Through our recent clinics in the months of November and December, well over 2500 vaccinations were received! We encourage children 5+ who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to stay healthy. Please see the flyer below for important information about more vaccination clinics provided by Santa Clara County.
Also, please keep in mind how crucial testing is to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, especially this holiday season as we gather with family and friends as well as travel to new places. At BUSD we provide optional testing to students at their school sites weekly. You can register your child(ren) by visiting our website. All students and staff are encouraged to test throughout this holiday season, as an important preventative measure.
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Remember that every 1st Thursday and 3rd Thursday of the month, we offer free COVID-19 testing at Sierramont Middle School.
We invite you to watch the video below
about COVID-19 vaccination for children:
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Welcoming Roger Gallizzi, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
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With proven dedication to academics and public schools, over 30 years working in education, Roger Gallizzi has joined BUSD as Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. We welcome Mr. Gallizzi, who has spent many years committed to bilingual instruction and human resources, including serving as the Superintendent of Schools for the Palmdale School District for eight years.
His experience is vast, having worked in different institutions, such as the Los Angeles County Office of Education and numerous school districts in Southern California.
Mr. Gallizzi has received multiple recognitions, and he is the sole recipient of the Legacy Award from the California Association of Bilingual Education for his promotion of equity and access through multiculturalism and multilingualism. He is delighted to be part of the Berryessa school community, and is energized by the opportunity to serve our district. We are happy Mr. Gallizzi is part of the BUSD team!
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BUSD Enrollment and Financial Projections |
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Responsible fiscal management is an essential part of our work to provide our students and staff with the best opportunities possible. We would like to share important information presented to the Berryessa Board of Trustees in December 2021 regarding two key topics - our Interim Budget and Projected BUSD Enrollment Numbers.
We would like to note that during our December 14, 2021 board meeting, our 2021-2022 Interim Budget was approved with a positive certification.
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Declining enrollment is a common trend in our region and across the state that has been heightened by the pandemic as well. It is our commitment to work proactively to address changes in funding and to provide our BUSD community with the latest information available.
We look forward to hearing the Governor’s 2022-2023 budget proposal in January of 2022, which will continue to inform our process and help refine our BUSD budget. The district will present our second interim budget to the BUSD Board of Trustees in March of 2022.
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An Awesome Pajama Give-Away at BUSD! |
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Thank you, Councilmember Dr. David Cohen and BUSD Trustee Hugo Jimenez, for hosting a pajama give-away at the district office. San Jose District 4 council office partnered with our district to deliver warm pajamas for the students for the holidays.
Nearly everyone remembers having a favorite pair of jammies when they were children. Pajamas give kids a way to display their admiration for superheroes and cartoons, keep children cozy and warm, make them feel secure, and even lower the risk of cold or flu. Helping families brave the winter was an event that strengthened the spirit of the season, by supporting our community.
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Support to Families is Available
through Care Solace
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The holidays and the end of the year can bring extra challenges to many. At BUSD, we are mindful of the need to provide assistance and help through a variety of programs. Berryessa's Health & Wellness Page is our website dedicated to mental and physical wellness information and resources. Care Solace is an online resource with a live 24/7 concierge line meant to assist individuals in finding local mental health-related programs and counseling services. Your well-being is a priority! |
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BUSD schools will be closed from Monday, December 20 to Friday, December 30, 2021. Classes will resume on Monday, January 3, 2022. New year, renewed inspiration! |
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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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408-923-1901
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Berryessa Union School District
(408) 923-1800
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