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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,
Join us in celebrating the beautiful diversity that makes the Berryessa Union School District so special! This month we recognize Lunar New Year. It represents a new beginning, and a time for cherishing family, friends and centuries of tradition.
February is also Black History Month, and during this time we revere African American leaders and trailblazers throughout history for their countless contributions.
In this newsletter, we are proud to share some of the exciting projects happening throughout the district in celebration of these important traditions! Our deepest thanks to our teachers, staff and administrators for elevating the important message of diversity and inclusion in our schools.
With BUSD pride,
Dr. Roxane Fuentes
Superintendent
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Click on the video below to view a special message: |
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With much new information circulating in the media, we know that there are many questions surfacing at this time. It is our utmost commitment to keep you informed of our latest developments regarding the reopening of schools.
Most notably, school districts continue to receive new guidance and safety requirements that demand changes to our safety plans and protocols. As new information has come in, our team has been working to revise our safety mitigation measures for when we reopen our school campuses. Safety for students and staff has always been at the forefront of our planning and decision-making, and our ability to implement these measures will factor into our readiness.
It is also important to note that we are also looking closely at Covid-19 case data for our neighborhoods. Covid-19 case numbers vary greatly depending on where in Santa Clara County one lives. Unfortunately, East San Jose has been disproportionately impacted. This information is also being taken into consideration. We are hopeful the existing decline will continue with the support of SCCPHD’s added interventions in this area with increased testing and pop-up vaccination opportunities they will be providing. For a link to our recent presentation to the BUSD Board of Trustees, please click here. We are currently updating our FAQs to provide more detailed information and clarifications.
This past week, our Board of Trustees also requested we seek additional feedback from our community regarding your readiness for in-person instruction. The pandemic has created many challenges for everyone, and we also know that instructional stability and social well being are important considerations for our students. The survey will be sent the week of February 22nd. We ask everyone to respond to this information request so that we can share your feedback with the Board.
Once again, we would like to thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through these challenges. We will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.
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Introducing our Newest Board Trustee |
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Please join us in welcoming our newest member of the BUSD Board of Trustees, the Honorable Kansen Chu. Mr. Chu has a long history serving the Berryessa community, as a former trustee of the district, former member of the San Jose City Council and State Assembly, and currently as a grandparent to students at Cherrywood Elementary School, Mandarin Dual Immersion Program.
“I am excited to offer my 30 years plus of community and public service experience and vast network of elected, community and private sector leaders to further the mission and goals of BUSD. I am committed to bringing more resources to the students and parents living in my neighborhood and to serve as a bridge between BUSD and the community,” said Trustee Chu.
We look forward to his leadership and contributions to the BUSD family!
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Covid-19 Testing Coming to BUSD |
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As we continue to scale our safety measures, we are pleased to announce our new partnership with Bay Area Community Health. Beginning March 3, 2021, we will be offering free, drive-up Covid-19 testing to staff, students and parents at Sierramont Middle School located at 3155 Kimlee Drive, San Jose, CA 95132.
This will take place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. No appointment will be necessary. Please stay tuned for more information!
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Enrollment for 2021-2022 Now Open |
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It’s official! Student enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year has opened and we are eager to hear from new students and families wishing to be part of our BUSD community!
Students enrolling at any grade in the district will need to provide specific documents in order to register, and this information can be found on the enrollment page of our website.
Our process is easy and can be completed online here.
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PPP Informational Night
February 24, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
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We would like to also invite you to an informational meeting by the Parent Participation Program (known as PPP) at Noble Elementary School which is open for enrollment as well. Please join us on February 24, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Read flyer for all the details. |
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Celebrating Black History Month |
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At BUSD, Black History Month is being recognized and celebrated in many ways this year. It is our pleasure to share with you some highlights so far. Morrill Middle School students did a phenomenal job presenting to their classmates about influential African American leaders! |
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Students in Mrs. Burns’ class at Ruskin Elementary School created art and language arts projects about civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. See their original artwork here. Great work! |
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Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman’s poem “The Hill We Climb” was a source of inspiration for our students at Piedmont Middle School. Students created beautiful artwork drawn from the words in the poem. We applaud their creativity! |
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We are proud to join members of our community in celebrating Lunar New Year and the Year of the Ox! Here are some of the class activities held at Toyon Elementary and Cherrywood Elementary. |
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Cherrywood Elementary School |
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Thank you to all of our teachers, staff and volunteers for your support! Happy Year of the Ox! |
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At BUSD, every day is a new opportunity to learn and have fun!
Look at our joyful students and staff celebrating the 100th day of school!
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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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