September 20, 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/
GIFT WRAP AND MORE! We’re going APE with this fundraiser! The PTA has voted to reduce the number of fundraisers this year, so there will be no Entertainment Book and no cookie dough sale. This Giftwrap sale has the potential to be fantastically successful! Please review the packet that went home with your child today. Inside you will find a coupon sheet. As your child sells items, complete and return the coupons to collect adorable monkey key chains. Coupon redemption days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday until September 27. Thank you for helping us reach our goals of providing science lab, Art Masters and other fantastic programs! If we sell $25,000, the students will be treated to an amazing magic show. Good luck!
K-1 SOCIAL: The Bergeson Foundation (BESF) would like to invite all K-1st Grade families to our annual K-1 Social. This year’s event will be held at “The Club” at Rancho Niguel (Moulton and Rancho Niguel Rd.)on Friday evening Sept 27th from 5:30-7:30pm. Please join us for complimentary dinner and drinks, games provided by the YMCA, and this year’s new addition of a mini Carnival and 50/50 Raffle. (Carnival and Raffle tickets will be available at event). Meet your child’s classmates and learn about BESF! Please RSVP on the tear-off portion of the invitation that went home last week.
COFFEE TALK WITH MRS. SCHOLL: Join us for Coffee and Treats this Friday, September 27. Mrs. Scholl will share “What’s New at Bergeson in 2013-14”. We would love to have you join us.
NEW STUDENT LUNCHEON: We have 43 students who are new to Bergeson in grades 1 – 5 this year. We will have a BBQ Luncheon with Mrs. Scholl to welcome these new students to our school. The luncheon will be during their specific lunch break with hot dogs and all of the fixin’s. New students to Bergeson will receive a flyer on Monday as a reminder.
REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST: Participate in PTA Reflections – create an original work! Theme: “Believe, Dream, Inspire”. Categories: Dance choreography, film production, literature, visual arts, photography and music composition. Deadline for entries: Monday, October 14. Information packets available in the office or visit: www.capta.org under “Programs,” click “Reflections.” For more information, contact Jessica Marucci at bergesonreflectionscontest@gmail.com
PAPER DRIVE: Thank you so much for your generous donations! We collected more paper than we’ve ever collected before! And the winner of the TGI Friday’s walking field trip lunch is….. (drum roll, please) Mrs. Mainprize/Young’s Kindergarten class with a total of 26 cases of paper!!
PTA MEMBERSHIP: We’re in the middle of our PTA membership drive and you’ve probably seen the class competition chart on the wall by the library. We’re hoping for 100% membership; it’s the best bargain in town! For your $10 membership, your children receive the Science Lab hands-on science experience, Imagination Celebration Writing Assemblies, Art Masters Visual Art Program and $200 of instructional supplies for their classroom, in addition to other things. Please join the PTA and help provide these special programs for all children. You don’t need to go to meetings, although we love seeing anyone who would like to attend. So far, Mrs. Kathy Bennett’s 5th grade class is in the lead. The top 3 classes get special prizes, too!
TARGET VOTING: 1 DAY LEFT! 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. For every vote, we receive $1. Tell your family and friends and everyone on Facebook to vote for Bergeson School! Please hurry and vote – this opportunity ends September 21st, or when the $5 million is reached, whichever comes first. PS. Bergeson School is the leading school in Laguna Niguel right now!
180 CLUB – BERGESON FOUNDATION: Would you consider spending $1 per day for each day that your child is in school? For $180 per year, we can provide weekly music lessons for grades K – 3, Reading Instructional Aides to lower the class sizes during a 45 minute block of reading each day, computers for classrooms and the computer lab, professional development trainings for teachers, learning software for the computer labs and much more. Please consider making this donation by making a one-time donation or 9 monthly payments of $20. We appreciate your support of our children.
SCIENCE CAMP: We are so excited that Science Camp is less than 3 weeks away! The camp needs official confirmation of all the children attending and our nurse needs to organize all of the paperwork and medications well ahead of time. We appreciate all of your enthusiasm and want to remind everyone to return your medical forms and payment as soon as possible. Questions? Contact chairperson, Nina Dickerson at 4dickersons@gmail.com.
VISITORS, VOLUNTEERS and SCHOOL SAFETY:
All Visitors and Volunteers must enter through the front office where they are required to sign in and wear a visible Visitor badge or sticker during school hours. Thank you to those parents who bring and wear their CUSD Volunteer badges.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION – HELP US GET PLAYGROUND BALLS: It’s that time of year again — our kick-off for collecting Box Tops for Education! Last year Marian Bergeson earned just over $800 for turning in those little rectangles, and our goal this year is over $1000. That’s free money for our school programs! Each one is worth 10 cents, but there are many opportunities for bonus tops. It is an easy way to contribute from what you are already buying. Check out www.BTFE.com for a list of products, coupons, online shopping, discounts and more. You may also sign up as a Bergeson supporter (our preference) online, too. Start saving now! Box tops can be placed in the red cardboard schoolhouse in the front office. Beginning in October, each teacher will have a collection envelope or container. We will have a class competition later in the year, so keep clipping… Questions? Contact coordinator, Debbie James 714-931-5564.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3RD FROM 6PM-8PM:
6-6:45pm is for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade
7:15-8:00pm is for K, 1st, and 2nd grade
The YMCA will provide childcare for those that RSVP with them. Space is limited! We will accept siblings that are potty-trained, and upon reservation, please let us know exactly how many children and which time slot is needed. $10 per child, $5 per additional sibling. Child care is open to ALL Bergeson families but you must RSVP by Wednesday, October 2nd. The Y will not be open to non-YMCA families until 6pm due to licensing policies. To RSVP, please contact Michelle Phan or Juan Martinez at (949) -643-0721, mphan@ymcaoc.org, jmartinez@ymca.org
FUROUGH DAY/FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 All CUSD employees will be taking a furlough day on Friday, October 4. This is a non-school day for students. Certificated staff will be attending a Common Core training off-site. Classified staff, including office personnel will be taking a non-paid, non-work day. Hence, Friday, October 4 is a student holiday.
GIFT CARDS/SCRIP: Do you plan on going grocery shopping, gift buying, filling your gas tank or out for coffee? BESF provides Script Gift Cards! By purchasing gift cards before you shop you help your school raise funds for your favorite programs. Our school receives a small percentage back from every gift card that you buy. Stop by the office today to pick up a form or CLICK HERE to print.
MOBILE SURVEY APP: Please send the following information via Listserv: The District is conducting a survey to determine the features parents and students would prefer in a mobile app that can be used on smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. The results of the survey will factor into the choices that are made about these products. The survey will be available until Sept. 27, 2013, and can be accessed at: http://tinyurl.com/CapoUSDMobileApp.
LAGUNA NIGUEL HOLIDAY PARADE: Saturday, December 14, 2013 is the date for the Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade. All Bergeson families are welcome to join in walking the Parade with our Bergeson Banner starting at 10 am. The parade goes down Crown Valley South starting just past Golden Lantern. Our student council officers are invited to ride the big CUSD school bus and wave out the windows with the other student council members from Laguna Niguel’s 7 elementary schools. Save the date!
FRIDAYS: Fridays are special for 3 reasons:
- Friday is Spirit-Day. Wear your Bergeson shirt or red, white and blue. We will do a Bergeson Best Drawing at our flag assembly every Friday, too.
- Footprint Friday: Please donate your CRV plastic bottles and aluminum cans out in the Y lot on Friday mornings before school. Children receive a Bergeson Best for donating.
- Bergeson Foundation (BESF) will be selling Mike’s Ice every Friday starting September 27. $3, $4, $5 depending on the size. 20% of the proceeds go to BESF.
ART MASTERS: Students had their first Art Masters lecture today about a specific artist and a bit of art history. They will do the hands on part of the art lesson next week. Ask them about what they learned today.
PARKING LOT: Thank you for helping to keep our parking lot safe. Just a reminder, if you’re in the drive-thru lane, don’t leave your car. You are welcome to get out of the car and wave. Your children will see you as you drive forward.
NUT ALLERGIES: We have several students at school who have severe peanut/tree nut allergies. We have special protocols at school so that we can keep all children safe. For more information on these life-threatening allergies, go to http://www.foodallergy.org/
GIRL SCOUT INFORMATION NIGHT: Is your daughter interested in becoming a Girl Scout? Come to our Parent Information night on Tuesday September 24th at 6:30pm, at Malcom Elem School, 32261 Charles Rd, Laguna Niguel. Bring your daughter for some fun crafts, while you learn more about Girl Scouting and how your daughter can join. Girl Scouts is for girls K through 12th grade. For more information call Janice Ruckmick at (949)215-0901 or janiceruckmick@me.com
PARENT CONFERENCE DATES: Parent Conferences minimum days are Oct. 29-30. Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 are non-student days which are also reserved for parent-teacher conferences. There was a mistake in one of the original calendars that was disseminated.
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. You must register each year on or after September 1. Take your scan letter that you received in the first week package to the cashier and they will scan it with your Ralph’s card or phone number. You can also go to www.ralphs.com to sign up by going to the “Community Support” section.
CELEBRATION BOOKS: Would you like to donate a book to our Bergeson library in honor of your child? There will be a large sticker placed on the inside cover with your child’s dedication on it. There is a Celebration Book form in the office and for $20 you can pick out the book from some pre-purchased choices and your child will be honored at our flag assembly on their birthday or anyday.
MANDARIN IMMERSION NEWS:
CARPOOLS FORMING: If you are interested in being a part of a MIP carpool, please sign the list in the front office. Carpool Coordinator is Lori Djavaherian loridjava@cox.net for more information.
BIDDINGFORGOOD ONLINE AUCTION: It’s time to kick off our year with our online auction. The auction will go live on Friday 10/11 and end on Sunday 10/20. In the meantime we will be collecting donations for our auction event starting today! Some things that have auction off well are gift cards, services, and educational items. Please have donated items in by 10/4 to give ample time to prepare items for auction. For donation drop off please contact Tammy Studt at tammy_studt@friendsofmip.com
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.
CUB SCOUT RECRUITMENT: Calling all boys! There will be a Cub Scout Pack 771 Recruitment/information meeting for all interested parents and boys on Thursday, September 26th at 6:30 pm in the MPR at Bergeson. Be a part of the fun as a new Tiger den is formed for our 1st graders! All grades welcome! Any questions, please contact Sandy Woodie at stwoodie@sbcglobal.net. Hope to see you there!!
ADVENTURE GUIDES: Back to school means the beginning of the season for the Adventure Guides program put on through the Laguna Niguel YMCA. This is a parent/child program for boys and girls in Kindergarten-6th grade. Adventure Guides differs from the various scout programs in that it is focused on the 1-on-1 parent/child relationship, encouraging a commitment to spend time together away from the distractions of work and home. This enables both to experience fun and new adventures while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Many parents may remember participating in this program when they were kids as Indian Guides or Indian Princesses. The program format includes monthly small group gatherings with your home “circle.” There are also larger group events and activities which include day events such as hikes, bowling, sporting events, community service projects, and dances as well as overnight campouts and trips to Catalina. If this sounds interesting, take advantage of an opportunity to build a strong bond with your child in a setting that’s all about fun. Signups are going on now. Program information is available from Colleen D’Aluisio, Adventure Guides Director at the Laguna Niguel Family YMCA. Colleen can be reached at 949-249-6216 or cdaluisio@ymcaoc.org.
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES START NEXT WEEK: After–School Enrichment programs will be starting the week of September 23rd. Please look at the Saddleback College After-School Experience flyer that went home with your student outlining all the exciting classes being offered. On-line registration is easy and classes will fill up early. Visit www.saddleback.edu/ce and register today! For further questions, please contact Saddleback College Community Education at 949-582-4646.
Monday – Culinary Kids – Room P-29
Tuesday – Academic Chess – Room P-29
Wednesday – Engineering with Legos P-29
Thursday – After School Games – Playground blacktop
Thursday – Crazy Chemworks – Science Lab P-27
FREE DENTAL CLINIC FOR CHILDREN FROM GRADES 1 AND OLDER:
Saturday, November 23rd, 9 AM to Noon
Hidden Hills Elementary School, 25142 Hidden Hills Rd. You must have an appointment to receive service, so make your appointment by calling Lori, Diane or Gabi at the Hidden Hills front office 949-495-0050. Dental service is provided by AYUDA, a nonprofit organization in affiliation with the USC School of Dentistry, that was formed in 2006. AYUDA has been providing international dental care since 1967 through its core of volunteers. AYUDA provides comprehensive treatment including:
” Digital X-rays
” Cleanings
” Scaling & Root Planing
” Composite & Amalgam Fillings
” Dental Sealants
” Stainless Steel Crowns
” Pulpotomies
” Extractions
” Other Necessary Treatments
