Bacich Bears News
Dear Bacich Community,
Thank you KIK for a fantastic Family Fun Day! Estelle Dick and Allison Zweig did an amazing job co-chairing the event. Thank you to all of the volunteers who also worked hard to make the day special for our families.
Bacich TEAM Time
This past week marked the official start of our new TEAM time curriculum for first through fourth graders. TEAM stands for “Together Everyone Achieves More.” On Tuesdays and Thursdays we have two 15 minute sessions of TEAM. First and second graders have TEAM together, while third and fourth graders do their TEAM time together. TK and kindergarten classes will explore these games within their own classrooms.
Our first TEAM unit consists of nine different group games. During TEAM, each class visits one of nine teacher-led stations. After nine sessions of TEAM time, each class will have had the opportunity to participate in each station and to spend time with all of the teachers at two grade levels. Our enrichment teachers are also on hand to participate in the games and to support TEAM time.
The games are designed to build community and connection among students and staff. It is intended to be a joyous time when teachers and students get to have fun together. Each game was chosen to teach a specific skill. For example, “The Name Game” focuses on inclusion and working together. The game “Rock, Paper, Scissors Cheerleader” teaches students how to take their outs and provides them with the opportunity to cheer for others. Through these games, students are learning how to interact with their peers in respectful ways. Building positive relationships and developing strong connections sets students up for success both inside and outside of the classroom.
I want to thank teachers Andrea Livengood, Marty Ross, Janeen Swan, and Cass Walsh as well as our school counselor, Andrea Cashman, who worked together to develop and implement this curriculum for our students and staff. We are so fortunate to have a staff that is willing to try new things, to work together and to think outside the box.
Warmly,
Maria Martin
Bacich Principal
mmartin@kentfieldschools.org
Bacich Library
September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. Check out Bacich Library Book Buzz blog for book recommendations and discover what is happening in our library to celebrate!
bacichlibrarybookbuzz.blogspot.com
Lear more about the library and search for books: sites.google.com/kentfieldschools.org/bacich-library
Susan Warnick
Bacich Librarian
swarnick@kentfieldschools.org
Zero Waste School Program
Bacich is once again this year in the Zero Waste Schools Program to reduce and recycle solid waste produced at our school. Last year, we received a Zero Waste Certification, which acknowledged the extraordinary efforts of Bacich staff, teachers, and students who worked toward a culture of Zero Waste on our campus.
Parents can help our efforts by packing zero waste snacks and lunches. Use this link for more information from Zero Waste Marin on packing a zero waste lunch. Zero Waste Marin will be visiting Bacich classrooms in the next month or so to educate our students about waste reduction and recycling.
Upcoming Bacich Events
2022-2023 Bacich Bell Schedule
Morning yard supervision begins at 7:45 a.m. at Bacich. Students arriving on campus prior to 7:45 a.m., must be supervised by a parent or responsible adult.
Bacich playgrounds, fields and play structures are closed until 2:53 p.m. If you are picking up your kindergartner and wish to wait on campus for an older student, you may supervise your child on the kindergarten playground while you wait.
September 29: Bilingual Family Resource Night, 5:30-7 p.m., download flyer (English & Spanish version), Bacich Community Center
October 12: Bacich ELAC meeting, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
October 17:
- Bacich Principal Chat, 8:30-9:30 a.m., IDEA Studio
- Bacich Site Council meeting, 3-4 p.m.