Bacich Bears News
Happy Monday Bacich Bears!
I have been so excited to get to spend time in some of our classrooms here at Bacich, and to see some of the spectacular learning happening. Kindergarten readers are learning about how we can read the world around us, from reading the signs for the boys and girls bathrooms, to reading the sign for the library. Students across the grades are engaging in Writer’s Workshop, with first grade students learning to tell stories across their fingers and fourth graders learning about story arcs. In second grade, math class students learned about how math is everywhere out in the world, while third graders practiced multiplication and division using arrays. In every classroom, regardless of what they were learning, students were engaged and excited to learn!
PE Spotlight
In PE students are talking about and learning a variety of Latin dances in honor of Latin/Hispanic Heritage month. Please enjoy this video of second grade doing the Merengue in their PE Class.
Devices on Campus
The teachers and I have been noticing many students with smart watches and FitBits. Per our Bacich Handbook, cell phones and other electronic devices brought to school are to be turned off and stored in student backpacks. This includes wearable technology such as FitBits, Apple Watches, and Gizmos. Calling or texting during the school day to and from any person, including parents, is prohibited. If you need to get a message to your student during the school day, please contact the school office and we will ensure the message gets to them. Please help to remind your students that smart watches and FitBits must remain in their backpacks.
Lost and Found
As a reminder, our lost and found is up and running! It can be found outside the main gate, feel free to stop by before or after school.
Principal Coffee — Please join me for this month’s Principal Coffee presentation and discussion on Wednesday, September 29 at 8:30 a.m. at Bacich School in the lunch courtyard. The topic for Wednesday’s meeting will be an overview of the start of our school year and how we are meeting the needs of our Bacich Bears. We look forward to coming together to highlight all that is happening on site over a warm cup of coffee.
Wishing you all a great week!
Kristine Duran
Bacich Vice Principal
kduran@kentfieldschools.org
Bacich Counselor Connection
This month we are focusing on ourCharacter Counts pillar of RESPECT and will recognize this at our first Bacich Bear Assembly this Friday. Here is the “Family Guide to Teaching Good Character” from the site. We believe in the importance of partnering with parents on our programming.
Our staff are always looking for students who exhibit good character and citizenship and acknowledge this with Bacich Bear Cards. Every Friday cards are drawn by grade level and those students are acknowledged on our Bacich Bear Broadcast and receive a bear magnet.
I am so impressed that so many of our students show exemplary respect to all on a daily basis!
If you have a concern or question, please feel free to call (415-925-9220 x 255) or email (acashman@kentfieldschools.org ) any time.
Sincerely,
Andrea Cashman (aka Ms A)
Emergency Contacts
In the event of an emergency where we need to dismiss students from the school campus, all families need to identify someone who would be able to pick up your child if you are unable to get to the school. This can be a neighbor, friend, or anyone else local. Please update Aeries at your earliest convenience and ensure that you have a local contact listed as an emergency contact.
Wednesday, September 29: Bacich Principal Chat, 8:45-9:45 a.m.
Monday, October 4: KIK 3rd & 4th Grade Family Social, 1-3 p.m., Hal Brown Creekside Park
Wednesday, October 6: Bacich English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC), 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Friday, October 8: KPSTA-Bacich Parent Coffee, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Behind the Bacich Community Center by the baseball field.
Monday, October 10: KIK Kindergarten Family Social, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Hal Brown Creekside Park
Monday, October 18: Bacich Site Council Meeting, 3-4 p.m.
Bacich Library
Enjoy these pictures showcasing Hispanic Heritage Month in the Bacich Library. We invite parents to stop by and browse or check out some books for your young readers.
The Bacich Library is open every morning, snack recess, lunch recess, and after school.
To Check Out Books: Visit: sites.google.com/kentfieldschools.org/bacich-library
- Watch this how to video to learn how to check out Bacich Library books.
Bacich Library Book Buzz: bacichlibrarybookbuzz.blogspot.com
Check out Ms. Warnick's blog for valuable information about the library, volunteering, and what classes have been working on in the library.
Don't miss Ms. Warnick's recommendations for Hispanic Heritage Month, now through October 15.