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Hello 3rd-6th grade parents
Please review the information attached regarding state assessments. At this time we are moving forward with SBAC testing for grades 3-6 for ELA, Math, and Science (5th grade only). You will be receiving more information regarding your child's testing schedule.
CAASPP Parent Notification Letter
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Hello SF families,
I hope you have had the opportunity to listen to our superintendent's message regarding reopening schools. At this time we do not have a set date for this to happen, however we are collecting input from you to be able to plan and coordinate our next steps. We are currently getting our schools prepared to follow the CDE reopening guidelines. There have been many steps taken within our classrooms and campuses to ensure student's and staff's safety. The videos shared by Mrs. McSparren indicate what the district has implemented in every school site. We will be sharing more information as it comes available in regards to what in-person instructional model our student's would return to. This will include the number of students' in each class, hours of instruction, daily schedule, etc. But be sure that all of these decisions have to follow the CDE guidelines for reopening. The number of students returning will also have an impact on our in-person model.
I understand that you will have many questions, please feel free to contact me by email at sfprincipal@busd.k12.ca.us. Our goal is for you to feel reassured that your child's education and safety is our number one priority.
You will be getting a link to take a site based survey to decide your course of action in regards to the remainder of this school year. Please submit your response by Friday, Feb. 27th.
We understand that you and your family have lots to think about, please feel free to contact me if you need any clarifications. I will respond with the information that is currently available.
We thank you for your support and patience with this transition. We are committed to our school community and working hard to give our students the best educational settings within the guidelines.
Thank you
Mrs. Castillo
Stephen Foster Principal
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PTA Spirit Wear Sale
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Winter Break Information
12/18/20 School day: Minimum Day schedule
Winter Break: 12/21/20 - 1/1/21
1/04/21 Non Student Day: No school for students
Students will return to Distance Learning on 1/05/21
We wish you Happy Holidays!
Stay safe and healthy from your Stphen Foster Family
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School Closed from 11/23-11/27
Distance Learning will resume on Monday 11/30
We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, stay safe and healthy.
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Trimester 2
Hello SF families,
I hope you have been able to view your student's report card through Aeries Parent Portal. If you are having difficulties you might need to complete data confirmation and the income survey, please reach out to our office for support.
As we begin trimester 2 I wanted to remind our families of how we can help our students to have a positive and productive experience during distance learning...
1. Provide a safe place for your child to be during their synchronous and asynchronous learning.
2. Encourage your child to have their cameras on while synchronous learning, this allows the teacher to observe their understanding during lessons. To respect your home privacy have your child sit with their back to a wall so the camera is not showing your home and or other family members.
3. Remind your children that they need to be ready for school as if they were coming on to campus. Dressed and prepared with their supplies ready to go.
4. I highly encourage parents to keep a close communication with teachers to ensure your child's success during distance learning.
5. For absences please make sure you call the office to inform us along with informing the teachers.
6. Office is open for tech support or supplies every day from 1-3 pm.
7. Remember we are here to help, please reach out to your teachers or the office if you need support.Finally, a huge thank you to you! Our parents have become an even greater part of our students' education and we are amazed of you support.
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Hello SF Families,
Report Cards will be available for parents on Friday, 11/13/20 after 3 pm.
Please click below for instructions on how to view report cards from Aeries.
Remember you need to complete Data Confirmation and Income survey in order to have access to your child's Trimester 1 report cards.
Call the office for support. Thank you
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Hello SF Families,
Thank a Servicemember needs your help
During these unprecedented times, please take a few minutes to share your appreciation for the sacrifice of our men and women serving our nation overseas.Lakewood's 7th annual Thank a Servicemember campaign aims to brighten the holiday season for U.S. troops serving far from home.Visit www.lakewoodcity.org/TASto learn more about Thank a Servicemember and how you can get involved. With additional questions, call the city’s Community Relations office at (562) 866-9771 ext. 3123. -
Hello SF families,
Here are a couple of announcements and reminders...If you would like your child's Red Ribbon Week pictures to be in our yearbook please send them to our PTA yearbook committee member at Boltsyearbook20@gmail.com.
"Any family who is affected by COVID-19 and would like to participate in the Holiday Food Basket program, please contact Ms. White at jwhite@busd.k12.ca.us for details and to be sent the application. Application needs to be submitted electronically by Monday November 2. Families who participate will receive a basket for both Thanksgiving and Christmas."
If you have not done so please make sure to complete your data confirmation in order to be able to access your child's report card on Nov. 13th. If you need support please call the office. The data confirmation window has been extended to Nov. 9th.
We hope that you are doing well and staying safe.
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Please clink on link below for information on accessing your student's report card for trimester 1. Report Cards will be available on Novermber 13th after 3 pm on your Aeries Parent Portal.
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Hello Stephen Foster Families,
Bellflower Unified School District is interested in your feedback regarding the draft 2020-2021 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan. This plan describes the District’s planning process for how student learning will be addressed during the COVID -19 crisis this year. We encourage you to visit the BUSD website under the “Our District” tab https://www.busd.k12.ca.us/Page/5700 where you can review a draft of the plan. There will be a public hearing on this item Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at a Special Meeting of the Board of Education. Anyone wishing to give input to the plan, may attend the Special Meeting, or provide input to be read into the record via email at publiccomment@busd.k12.ca.us. For email input to be read into the record, it must be received by 12:00 pm on September 23, 2020. Emails must include your name and address and must not exceed 400 words in order to adhere to the three minute public comment Board Policy.
We look forward to your participation and input.
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Dear BUSD Families,
We are excited to announce that starting Monday, September 14th, we will distribute 5 days of Heat and Serve meals at your designated school pickup sites. Please arrive at your regularly scheduled meal pickup time to receive your weeks’ worth of meals. Moving forward, 5-day Meal Pickups will be every Monday through the remainder of distance learning. There will be NO Meal Pickups Tuesday – Friday at the school sites.
If for any reason you are unavailable to pick up your 5-day meals on Monday, please contact the Nutrition Center at 562-866-4192 so that we can schedule your pickup.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Provider
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Stephen Foster Virtual Book Fair
Dear families,
You’re invited to shop our Scholastic Book Fair online from Sept 9-24, 2020! All purchases benefit our school and connect kids with new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more.You’ll love the NEW option to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist and enjoy these special online shopping features:
· Over 6,000 items, including new releases, best sellers, and value packs
· All orders ship direct to home
· FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25*
· All purchases support our school and earn 25% in rewards
Visit our Book Fair Homepage and click “Shop Now” to get started:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/fosterelementaryschool13
Happy reading,Jazzmin Gatica and Elsa Perez
*Free standard shipping is available on book-only orders of $25 or more, after all discounts are applied. Free standard shipping (books) must be selected during checkout. Orders containing products other than books are not eligible for this shipping promotion. -
Hello Parents,
Please enjoy our Virtual Back to School Night!
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Stephen Foster is hosting a virtual Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 8th @ 5 pm.
Mrs. Castillo and Mrs. Leota will do an introduction of our staff and their google sites and classroom information.
If you are not able to make our 5 pm google meet we will also post our presentation on our website and sharing it with the teachers.
We hope to see you there!
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We encourage you to participate in the 2020 Census to help your community.
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Presentation for our Parent Google Meet on 8/14/20
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SF Parent Google Meet: Distance Learning
Friday, August 14th @ 4 pm (Grades TK-2)
Join Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/czv-bhii-mpb?hs=122&authuser=0
Join by phone: (US)+1 224-269-0285, PIN: 598 511 231#
Friday, August 14th @ 6 pm (Grades 3-6)
Join Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/nvj-iipi-mgy?hs=122&authuser=0
Join by phone: (US)+1 601-557-0668, PIN: 690 099 844#
Meetings are split into grades to accommodate the capacity of the Google Meet. Both meetings will present the same information.Thank you, -
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Chromebook Distribution
August 12th from 10-12 pm in front of the office.
Please wear a mask and follow social distancing orders.
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First Day of Virtual Learning for Students
Tuesday, August 18th
Virtual Classes will begin at 9 am through a Google Meeting. You will recieve a google meet code from your teacher through your parent email.
Any questions please reach out to the office by phone.
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Hello Stephen Foster Families
Our office will be available by phone on Wed. August 5th for any questons or clarification you may have regarding the start of this school year. Please feel free to reach out. (562) 804-6518
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BUSD Learning Options for Virtual Learning Program
Frequently asked questions regarding BUSD Virtual Learning Programs
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The Early Childhood Education office is now accepting preschool online registration. Preschool Registration link
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Congratulations to our school community and PTA for winning 1st Place in the School Cents Contest!!!
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2020-2021 Registration information
Go online and register at https://www.busd.k12.ca.us/
domain/43 Once completed print a copy out.
Registration will continue once school reopens.
When coming to turn in printed out register packet, make sure you bring:
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Registration print out
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CA driver License or Picture ID with current address
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Proof of residence “2’ current utility bills (Gas Co /Edison / Water only)
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Student Immunization record
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Students Birth Certificate
Permit Information
All permits need to be turned into CWA before registration can be started.
Permit process:
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Go to your Home district and obtain an inter district permit.
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Once released, take release and documents listed below to our CWA office for approval
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CA driver License or Picture ID with current address
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Proof of residence “2’ current utility bills (Gas Co /Edison / Water only)
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Student Immunization record
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Students Birth Certificate
Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) Office located at 6024 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, 90712. (562) 866-9011 ext 7410
If you have any questions please email sfprincipal@busd.k12.ca.us
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Please reach out to your school site principal at sfprincipal@busd.k12.ca.us if you have questions or concerns.
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Use this link to reach BUSD COVID-19 resources, including learing reasouces, updates from the district, meals services, Tech support, WiFi services, etc.
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Staying Healthy during cold and flu season
• Stay home when you are sick. You need to be fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication before returning to school.• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. Help young children do the same.• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.• Limit close contact, like kissing and sharing cups or utensils, with people who are sick.• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve (not your hands).We want to make sure we keep our kiddos stay healthy and strong during the flu season.
