The Bergeson BARK
Friday’s Weekly Newsletter
January 25, 2013
Marian Bergeson Elementary School
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
School Phone: (949) 643-1540
Call In Sick Line: (949)643-9938
Principal: Barbara Scholl (bscholl@capousd.org)
Bergeson Website: http://bgnes.capousd.ca.schoolloop.com/
COFFEE TALK ON 2/1 AT 8 am: PTA is sponsoring a Coffee-Talk with Mike Beekman, Director of Security and Safety for Capistrano Unified School District in addition to 3 members of the Laguna Niguel Police Department. We can hear about the plans that are in place to keep children safe throughout the area. We are very fortunate to have these valuable people right here at Bergeson to talk with us on February 1! With all of the discussion about Sandy Hook School lately, we want to make sure that our school is as safe as it can be for our children.
FATHER DAUGHTER BREAKFAST ON FEBRUARY 9 AT MIMI’S RESTAURANT: Bring your daughter to one of our favorite events of the year – the Father Daughter Breakfast at Mimi’s Restaurant (27430 La Paz Rd. next to In and Out), February 9 at 8 AM. The flyer went home today with the registration form. $20 for dads and $15 for daughters which includes a full breakfast, a photo with dads and daughters and a flower for dad to give his daughter. You are welcome to include grandpa, uncles or guardians, too. Deadline for reservation is 2/6.
BOX TOPS COMPETITION CONTINUES: Keep collecting those Box Tops and Labels for Education and dropping them into your teacher’s collection envelope, and your class may win our Winter competition! Mrs. Hornig and Mrs. Jones class were our Fall competition winners and received a popsicle party! Check out boxtops4education.com to find out how you can earn extra Box Tops for our school, and to find eligible brands.
FUN RUN: It’s almost FUN RUN time! This year our Fun Run is going to be held March 22. This fun event helps raise important funds for all of our PTA programs and primarily our Science Lab! We are currently looking for corporate sponsors for this event. If your company would like to be on our event Tshirt, support a great cause, and get a tax write off, please contact our Fun Run Co-Chair, Trina Jonas, trinajonas@gmail.com, (949)633-8150. We have sponsorship levels of $100, $250, and $500. All sponsors have to be in by the end of January!
BERGESON VARIETY SHOW IS COMING: Auditions are scheduled for Mon & Tues, Feb. 4 & 5, from 2:00-4:30 p.m. in the MPR. The Variety Show event will be held at Wood Canyon Elementary School on February 22. Start to put your groups together and think about an act for the auditions!
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP IS FEBRUARY 20: Kindergarten Round-Up will be held at 1 PM on February 20 which is where our new Kindergarten parents will get their registration materials and information. Children must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 1, 2013, to begin kindergarten in September. Mark your calendar and spread the word to your neighbors.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA KINDERGARTEN AGE REQUIREMENTS:
A child turning 5 years old on or before October 1, 2013 may enroll in Kindergarten for the 2013-14 school year. A child turning 5 years old on or before September 1, 2014 may enroll in Kindergarten for the 2014-15 school year. In order to pick up registration materials at the Roundup you must show at least one proof of residency (a current water/gas/electric bill with a service & mailing address in our attendance area). If you are unable to attend the Roundup you may register on-line beginning on March 1, 2013. You may then bring the on-line registration information to the office beginning March 4th between the hours of 7am – 3:30pm and complete the registration packet at that time. If you should have any further questions regarding the Kindergarten Registration process, please feel free to contact the school office at 949-643-1540.
E-WASTE COLLECTION ON MARCH 9: Did you get a new TV for Christmas? Make sure to save all of your electronic waste for our E-Waste Disposal day on the morning of Saturday, March 9. Our school is paid for all of your waste by the pound and last year’s collection made about $500 for our school. Mark your calendar and bring the old DVDs, Video Players, TV’s, Microwaves and all of it right here to the Bergeson parking lot.
BERGESON SHINING STARS are Bergeson kids who do something special to give back to their community in the form of service. If your child deserves a Shining Star, the applications are in the office so that you can fill it out. Our Shining Stars get a star in the MPR all year and a cool bracelet, too.
FOOTPRINT FRIDAY continues with the collection of plastic bottles and aluminum cans. All students will receive the Bergeson Best for bringing in a bag with our thanks for your donations! Please separate your bottles and cans. It saves our Green Team lots of time! Make sure to save all of your recyclables from your holiday gatherings! Our children are the recipients of your savings…
CELEBRATION BOOKS: Do you have a special event that you’d like to celebrate? Please consider donating a book to our library in honor of your child or an event. There is a form in the office, donate $20 and your child’s name will be in the book forever. You can even pick out the book from a pre-purchased supply in the library. There will be a plaque with your child’s name on the inside cover of the book forever!
MANDARIN CHINESE IMMERSION NEWS: If you are interested in fundraising efforts and social events, you can find information on this website: www.friendsofmip.com.
CURRENT MIP PARENTS: We will have a meeting on February 14 from 8 – 9 AM to discuss the current state of the MIP Program and our progressive planning for next year. We are excited to share good news with you in addition to some details about the addition of the 2nd grade, recruitment for our 2 new Kindergarten classes, a report from the Friends of MIP, some new CUSD supports and time for question/answer. See you there!
2013-2014 KINDERGARTEN MIP ENROLLMENT: Open Enrollment for the Mandarin Immersion Program at Bergeson will be from February 4 – 22, 2013 for the 2013-14 school year. Kindergarteners with siblings already in the MIP program have priority. You must do the Open Enrollment Application and then you must still register online after you are accepted! Tours & Information about the Mandarin Immersion Program (mandatory if applying): 1/31 or 2/12 – 8am (Library). Notification of acceptance into the program will be the week of March 4, 2013.
CHINESE NEW YEAR – THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE – BAKE SALE:
Friday, February 8th from 11am-2:30pm
Stop by our table at the end of school to pick up some sweets and savories representing Chinese New Year Celebrations!
2ND ANNUAL CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION FUNDRAISER:
Saturday, March 9, 2013 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm at Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
Event includes Dinner, Casino Night, Live and Silent Auction
Cash Bar • Cocktail Attire • Adults only
Tickets Must purchase by March 3rd
Early Bird: $60 per person After February 15: $65 per person. Tickets include dinner and casino chips
Visit http://www.friendsofmip.com/chinese-new-year-fundraiser.html for more information and to purchase tickets online.
Tickets will be on sale at the Chinese New Year Bake Sale Feb 8th!
SAVE THE DATE:
February 8th Chinese New Year Bake Sale
February 10th Chinese New Year – Year of the Snake
February 14th 8-9am MIP Parent Meeting
March 9th 6-10pm MIP Parent Meeting
May 4th Spring Rummage Sale
HELP US NAME OUR NEWSLETTER! The winning name and person who come up with a new name will be listed in a future eNews issue and receive a special prize. Please submit ideas to laura_bratt@friendsofmip.com by Thursday, January 31, 2013.
TK (Transitional Kindergarten) INTENT TO REGISTER FORM AND INFORMATION NIGHTS: Children who turn five between October 2 and December 2, 2013 will be eligible for TK beginning in September. The Transitional Kindergarten Informational Meetings will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2013, and Monday, February 25, 2013. Both will be held from 7 – 8 p.m. in the Board Room at the Education Center, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano. The information shared regarding transitional kindergarten will include: age requirements for transitional kindergarten, intent and purpose of TK, differences between TK and kindergarten, educational goals, a description of the curriculum, and the registration process
