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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,
We take great pride in being a diverse school district. We would like to take a moment to highlight a few of our core values. We are student-centered and work toward equity, diversity, collaboration and accountability. These values are
the compass of our actions, based on respecting each person’s identity and culture.
The opportunity to learn from one another is worth celebrating every day, as our district strives daily toward educational excellence in a safe, innovative and inclusive environment.
Thank you for sharing our district’s commitment to academic excellence, as we work together to advance this mission.
With BUSD pride,
Dr. Roxane Fuentes
Superintendent
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Watch a message from Dr. Fuentes with read aloud
of the book “My Voice is a Trumpet”:
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Celebrating Black History Month
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The contributions of African Americans in the United States are honored every February, celebrating the heritage and events that are essential to the fabric of our nation. Carter G. Woodson, a prominent historian, first set out in 1926 to establish a time to promote and educate people about African American history and culture. The idea grew, with communities, schools and universities organizing celebrations, and by the late 1960s, Black History Month was being honored every year. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month.
Watch a video with a read aloud of the book “Who Are Your People?”:
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Welcoming the Lunar New Year |
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It is one of the most significant celebrations of the year in Asian cultures. At BUSD, the festivities welcoming Lunar New Year include beautiful artistic displays.
Did you know that 2022 is the Year of the Tiger? It is associated with this animal’s characteristics of bravery, confidence and strong will. Our students and staff participated in lots of initiatives to honor this tradition!
Watch a video with a read aloud of the book “I Am Golden":
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The Amazing Power of Kindness |
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Have you been kind to someone who didn’t expect it or has someone expressed a gesture of kindness that surprised you lately? As we highlight kindness and friendship in February, the truth is that compassion and care are always present. There are so many instances when we can provide support or a smile to others and have a positive impact. Our classrooms are better places when we all exercise kindness, and families are an excellent source of inspiration for the students to be caring. Thank you for being kind! |
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We are ready and excited to welcome new students to our schools. Enrollment at BUSD is taking place and we want to offer every child the skills to become lifelong learners and successful 21st century global citizens.
We have great news about Transitional Kindergarten! In California, all 4-year-olds will eventually become eligible for TK. Previously, only children turning 5 years old between September 2 and December 2 were eligible for TK. It is important to note that starting in 2022-2023 school year, TK eligibility expands from three to five months for birthdays between September 2, 2017, to February 2, 2018. By the 2025-26 school year, all 4-year-olds can attend TK in an elementary school in Berryessa Union School District.
If you have a child ready to attend BUSD for the first time, you can enroll online for the 2022-2023 school year. The Enrollment Process is NOT complete until you receive a confirmation of completion email. If you need
assistance, please contact your school site directly.
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In addition, these adjustments do not impact masking in schools. CDPH K-12 School guidance for indoor masking remains unchanged.
We will keep our school community updated as soon as there are changes to the current mandates. Thank you for helping us to keep our schools safe and protect everyone’s health.
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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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