September 6, 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/
Dear Bergeson Bulldogs,
The Bergeson team and I would like to welcome you to the 2013-14 school year. We are truly looking forward to seeing our Bulldogs on Monday, and we know that it is going to be a great year! We can’t wait to see you!
Mrs. Barbara Scholl
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SCHEDULE: The first day of school for grades 1 – 5 will be from 7:45 am – 11:50 am. For Kindergarten, the first day is a parent/student orientation day and the schedule will be mailed to you this coming week. Kindergarten students come to school with their parents on this first day of school for orientation. Early Bird Kindergarteners: 7:45 – 9 am. Late Bird: 9:15 – 10:30 am. Kindergarten (including Mrs. Brewer’s Kinder/1st class) will meet at the classroom. All other 1st – 5th grade classes will meet on the playground. Your teacher’s name will be on a chair where you’ll line up. We can’t wait to see you on the first day of school on Monday. We’ve missed you!
THANK YOU FOR HONORING OUR CLASS PLACEMENTS: As educators, we know that it is imperative to have balanced classes that consider, among other things: academic ability, behavior, responsibility, gender, and parental involvement. Our students are heterogeneously grouped at all grade levels with consideration given to interests, learning styles, and above all, academic needs. Our primary obligation is to create instructional environments that maximize the educational opportunities for all students. Please understand that all of our teachers work together to ensure that the curriculum is exceptional within each grade level and that all children receive an excellent education. We work very hard to consider each child’s individual needs when we form classes and we ask that you will trust our professional judgment. An added challenge we have is that sometimes the number of students who show up during the first week of school may be different from what we anticipated, which may necessitate adding a teacher or combining classes. For this reason, all class placements are considered preliminary for the first two weeks of school until we have a clearer picture of our enrollment. Classroom changes will not be considered until after this initial period. At that time, any requests must be made in writing to the principal. The school will then determine the appropriate placement. Thank you for your patience as we settle into a wonderful new school year.
OC REGISTER: On the first day of school, a reporter and/or photographer from the Orange County Register will be on campus to chronicle the day. These photos and stories may appear in local newspapers. If you do not want your child photographed or interviewed, please let me know as soon as possible so that we can work with the media to avoid your child being photographed. If you have any questions or concerns about the presence of the Register on the first day of school, please contact me directly. It’s an exciting time of year and everyone wants to celebrate with us!
FIND OUT YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER ONLINE – You can find out your child’s 2013-14 school year teacher by accessing your child’s online Parent Portal account. If you have not created a Parent Portal account, click here to review a short video on how to set up a Parent Portal account for your child. Click here for directions and a link for creating a Parent Portal account.
HELP BERGESON EARN MONEY FROM TARGET BY VOTING FOR US Target is giving away up to $5 million dollars to schools ($10,000 max per school) in a program called “Give with Target.” All you have to do is Vote online, once per week at the following website: https://givewith.target.com/ – choose BERGESON as your school to support. Tell your family and friends and everyone on Facebook to vote for Bergeson School! We currently have 45 votes ($45), and then for EVERY VOTE we get $1 more. Please hurry and vote – this opportunity ends September 21st, or when the $5 million is reached, whichever comes first.
PAPER DRIVE ON 9/9: The kick-off for our annual Copy Paper Drive will be 9/9, the first day of school and will end on 9/20. As a tradition at Bergeson, we have a classroom competition to see which classroom can bring in the most copy paper at the beginning of school. The winning class gets to go on a walking field trip to have a free lunch at TGI Friday’s on Greenfield! Our generous families and this paper drive have helped us to save our instructional supply money for valuable materials for the classrooms instead of spending this funding on paper. Last year, we were able to make it all the way through March without purchasing boxes of copy paper! Keep your eyes out for the Back to School specials so that you can help your child’s classroom and help our school, too.
RALPH’S REWARDS CARD: Each year, our Bergeson Foundation raises $7,000 – $8,000 by having families register their Ralph’s Rewards Card and use it at the checkout. On or after September 1, you will need to reregister your card so that our favorite Bergeson School will continue to receive these wonderful donations. As of 9/1, our school will not receive the rewards anymore until you reregister. There are two ways to register: either go online to www.ralphs.com OR take the scan code into the store when you shop. This scan code will be given to all families in the first week packet. Here are the online directions with our thanks for helping us to reach our goals with extra programs for our Bergeson kids:
IF YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED YOUR REWARDS CARD ONLINE
1. Log in to www.ralphs.com
2. Click on ‘Create an Account’
3. Follow the 5 easy steps to create an online account
4. You will be instructed to go to your email inbox to confirm your account
5. After you confirm your online account by clicking on the link in your email, return to www.ralphs.com and click on ‘my account’ (you may have to sign in again first).
6. View all your information and edit as necessary
7. Link your card to your organization by clicking on:
a. Community Rewards
b. Edit my community contribution and follow the instructions
c. Remember to click on the circle to the left of your organizations’ name
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS – CUSD teachers and administrators have been attending various educational workshops over the summer regarding the Common Core State Standards. Virtually all 50 states have adopted the Common Core State Standards. Having the same standards helps students learn at a high level, even if they change schools or move to a different state. The Common Core State Standards were developed by the National Governors Association and the Council of the Chief State School Officers in an effort to have a focused curriculum that will equip students for college and career readiness, the 21st century world, and success beyond formal schooling. Click here for further information on the Common Core State Standards.
A FACE LIFT FOR THE MPR? Next time you’re in the MPR (Multi-Purpose Room), take a close look. 3 of the walls were replaced because there was some water damage at the bottom of the wall. It looks terrific and has been nicely spruced up by our CUSD Facilities Dept. We love improvements!
THE DAILY SCHEDULE IS ON THE BERGESON WEBSITE: To view or print it, click HERE.
CLASSROOM SUPPLIES: The purchase of classroom supplies is voluntary but if you would like to purchase school supplies for your child, you can find the recommended list of materials on the Bergeson website by clicking HERE.
NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION: Are you new to Bergeson? Did you miss your opportunity to tour the campus and get an overview of our programs in the spring? You won’t want to miss this chance to hear about all of the great things in store for you and your child(ren) this year and get a tour of our campus. Please join us on Friday, September 13 from 8:00 – 9:00am in the school’s LIBRARY. On behalf of the entire staff and community – WELCOME to our fantastic school!
MANDARIN IMMERSION NEWS:
MANDARIN IMMERSION EXTENDED EDUCATION
Friends of MIP is sponsoring 3 Mandarin language classes for our families this fall. The following classes will start next week, Sept 18 and 19. Tuition is $150 for a 10 week session.
–> Adult Intermediate Class: 8-9:30 am on Wednesdays
–> Adult Beginner Mandarin: 8-9:30 am on Thursdays
–> Mommy and Me: 8:15-9:15 am on Thursdays
Please pay online on our website (preferred) or by check at the front office before the first day of class. Tuition will NOT be collected in class. PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE at https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=pJEBXC2a-1xh0Nw*w6MhMw# For class descriptions, to make an online payment and to register, visit http://www.friendsofmip.com/mandarin-immersion-extended-education.html
FRIENDS OF MIP ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: Tuesday, September 10th at 6pm in the Bergeson office.
MANDARIN AIDES NEEDED: Bergeson School is searching for Bilingual Instructional Aides who will work 3.5 hours per day in the Mandarin Immersion classes. Do you speak Mandarin? Do you know of anyone who might like to serve children in this capacity? The application process is online at www.cusdjobs.org. These positions are “open until filled” so they could close at any time. If you have questions about the position, please feel free to call or email Principal Scholl.
AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES AT BERGESON: The after-school classes throughout Capistrano Unified School District and specifically here at Bergeson School will be run by Saddleback College’s Community Education program (www.saddleback.edu/ce). Within the next week or two, you will see information regarding these class offerings. Registration will be online very soon…
AFTER SCHOOL GAMES COMING BACK TO BERGESON: Thursday After School Games with Mr. Neely will begin on September 26th. Watch for registration information coming home soon.
