Parent-Teacher Communication
If you ever have a concern or question about an issue affecting your child, the best person to speak with initially is usually your child's teacher who works closely with your child every day. By working together, most problems or challenges can be addressed quickly by the parent and teacher. Of course, if your teacher does not have the answer you need or if the issue is not satisfactorily resolved, then your trusty principal is always willing to help.
4th/5th Grade Band Update
We are excited to announce that our band classes began this past Friday for all of our 4th and 5th grade students! This is an amazing opportunity for our students to experience the joy and challenge that playing an instrument can provide. Here is some information about the schedule and logistics of the program.
4th Grade
- Will learn to play recorders Sept. 9 - Oct. 28 to teach instrumental basics and reading music. Recorders will remain at school but feel free to purchase one if you'd like your child to bless your home with the wonderful sound of a student learning to play.
- Nov. 3- Students will begin using band instruments!
5th grade
- September 9 - September 23 - Students will learn to read music without instruments.
- Sept 30 - Students will begin using band instruments!
For All Students
- Renting or buying an instrument is not a requirement. Thanks to our PTA partnering with our District, we have various instruments available for students to check out.
- For those who wish to rent or purchase an instrument, EUSD will be hosting an Instrument Vendor Fair on Sept. 21 at 6:30 pm at Pioneer Middle School.
- Students are strongly encouraged to practice instruments at home and bring their instrument to school every Friday for Band class.
- Our fabulous band teacher, Ms. Baker, will be setting up Google classroom with music and instrumental help videos to support all of our 4th and 5th grade students at home.
Caps for the Cure on September 30
Each month, one grade level at Bernardo spearheads a community service project. For September, our Transitional Kindergarten classes are organizing a "Caps for the Cure" day which will support brain cancer research. We are asking students to come to school on Friday, September 30th in a crazy hat and for families to consider donating $1 towards The Cure Starts Now organization.
This project hits close to home for us here at Bernardo as one of our 4th grade students, Joshua Whitten, has been diagnosed with brain cancer and is courageously undergoing treatment. Below is a flyer about the Caps for the Cure event as well as a write-up about Joshua.
Looking for Substitute Teachers!
The current labor shortage has definitely impacted our school with a lack of available substitute teachers. If you have a bachelor's degree (in any subject) and have availability during the week, please consider signing up to be a substitute teacher! Once you pass the CBEST, you can teach between 1-5 days each week and specify that you only want to work at Bernardo if preferable. The pay is currently $185 per day on Monday through Thursday, and $325 on Fridays.
If you or someone you know may be interested in becoming a sub, please Click Here for more information.
Amazon Smile
AmazonSmile - You shop. Amazon Gives. 0.5% of your purchase through Amazon Smile goes to our PTA. Change your preferences on your account and choose Bernardo Elementary PTA. More info here: https://smile.amazon.com/charity/smile/about
Box Tops for Education
Download the Box Tops App, create your account, and choose Bernardo School. Then scan receipts and the PTA will earn for every Box Tops product you buy. More info here: https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/
