THE WEEKLY RAVEN REPORTER - Bud Rank Elementary School

BUD RANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THE WEEKLY RAVEN REPORTER
http://www.budrank.cusd.com
Principal’s Message
Students of Promise
Congratulations to two former Ravens who just
received the 2015 Students of Promise scholarships.
Jonathan Hernandez and Connor McKnight both BR
class of 2010 received $1500 college scholarships
from the Foundation for Clovis Schools. Jonathan and
Connor are the first Bud Rank alumni to earn these
scholarships. Students of Promise are junior students
who have had struggles in their lives, but through
hard work and perseverance, they are on track to
graduate and attend college.
Traffic, Traffic, Traffic
After piloting the idea, if a vehicle is at a green curb
in the Powers circle drive they need to drop off their
child, we have found traffic no longer backs up into
the street. We also found that the line moves much
quicker. So, if you are in the green, please drop off
your child. Waiting until you are at the gate makes
the line longer and slower. Staff will be out every
morning to encourage this new habit.
End of 3rd Quarter
This Friday, March 27th, is the end of the 3rd quarter.
Report cards will be going home the Friday we return
from Spring Break. Enjoy the break and we will see
you back at school on Tuesday, April 7th.
Ryan Gettman,
Principal
Report an Absence Online! http://budrank.cusd.com
PARENT CLUB CORNER
 NEXT PTC MEETING – Tuesday, Apr. 14th 6:00pm/LMC
 SEE’S CANDY FUNDRAISER – Order pick-up will be
Thursday, Mar. 26th from 8:00-8:30am AND 5:30-7:30pm
in the Teacher’s Workroom (next to the office). For
questions, please call Alexandra Gerena at 818-425-7076.
 CARNIVAL – Friday, April 17th!! See article on the
right for more details. Visit the PTC Carnival website for
all the Carnival information and flyers you need.
http://whimsycakes0.wix.com/budrankcarnival2015
 MOTHER/SON NIGHT – Thank you Julie Pharo and the
parent volunteers who setup and organized this event.
Everyone had a great time!
PTC Website: https://budrankptc.shutterfly.com
March 23, 2015
BR CARNIVAL “NEON LIGHTS”
Friday, April 17th 4:30-8:30pm
The Carnival is the biggest fundraiser for the PTC, and it
cannot succeed without our amazing volunteers.
Below are some ways to volunteer:
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Sign up for a time slot at a classroom game booth
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Donate Silent Auction items
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Provide cake walk & bake sale items
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Donate to class baskets & art projects
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Setup & Cleanup
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Sponsorships
Forms you can find on the Carnival website:
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Wristband Pre-Sales – Unlimited ride visits!
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Silent Auction donation form
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Carnival Sponsor – Advertise AND a tax write-off!
For questions, email Stacie at whimsycakes@hotmail.com
Thank you to our current Carnival sponsors! Powell
Pediatric Dentistry, Freeman Orthodontics, Graham
Lelliott Kenpo, and Jelmini Pediatric Dentistry
LAST CHANCE TO ORDER A YEARBOOK
Reserve your 2014-15 Bud Rank yearbooks now! For
$30.00 you can reserve memories for your child. Do not
miss out, and you can guarantee years of looking back on
the fun your child had this school year. Simply visit the
website below to order. March 31st is the DEADLINE to
order a 2014-15 Bud Rank yearbook. NO orders will be
accepted after March 31st.
Order online at www.community.pictavo.com using
Bud Rank ID# 48976
If you are unable to order online, you may purchase a
yearbook by check or cash from the Bud Rank office, but
the same prices and deadlines apply. For questions,
please email sharlaharvey@cusd.com
6TH GRADE SCIENCE FAIR
Tuesday, March 24th
5:30-6:30pm/Bud Rank MPR
KINDERGARTEN-2ND GRADE* OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, March 26th
6:00-7:00pm Classrooms Open
Starting at 5:15pm, a local Taco Truck will be available
for dinner along with Kona Ice for a dessert option.
*Mrs. Harvey’s, 2nd graders will participate in the 3rd-6th
grade Open House on May 19th.
CUSD SPORTS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
BUDGET COVER ARTWORK CONTEST
LITTLE KICKERS SOCCER (Deadline to register-April 15)
April 18 – May 23, 2015
Boys & Girls: 3-6 years old (Divisions: 3-4 yrs & 5-6 yrs)
Cost: $90.00/per participant
Students attending a Clovis Unified school are eligible to
enter the district’s “2015 Budget Cover Contest”. The
winning artwork with be on the front of the 2015-16
Budget Book. The deadline to submit the artwork and
application is Thursday, March 26th online. To enter, visit
www.cusd.com/business/contest.htm. This is another
opportunity for 5/6th graders to earn a Block BR point.
T-BALL (Deadline to register-April 24)
April 27 – June 6, 2015
Boys & Girls: 3-6 years old (Divisions: 3-4 yrs & 5-6 yrs)
Cost: $90.00/per participant
CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION DAY
Registration: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday at Sports &
Recreation. Call 327-9225 or visit www.clovisrec.com
ATHLETICS
GAME DAY
THURSDAY, March 26th @ Riverview
2:00/JV, 2:30/Varsity (note earlier start time!)
TRACK SEASON
Starting Tuesday, April 7th, 4-6th grade boys & girls who
are NOT participating in a spring sport may begin track
practice if their Track Packet has been turned in
complete. On Monday, April 20th spring athletes may join
practice. An informative parent meeting will be Monday,
April 20th at 4:30pm after practice on the field. For
questions,
please
contact
Mrs.
Leath
at
michelleleath@cusd.com. Extra packets are in the office.
GRANITE RIDGE PEP & CHEER TRY-OUTS
If applications were turned in and completed:
Clinics ............ April 20th & 21st 5-6:00pm GR & CN MPR’s
Tryouts ...................... April 23rd 3:00pm in dance room
Teams posted .......................................... April 24th
Mandatory parent meeting....... April 29th 6:00pm CN MPR
Mark your calendars! Get ready to bring your gloves and
dig in, spring is here!
Wednesday, March 25th
2-4:00pm/Bud Rank Amphitheater
* Snacks will be provided for participants
* 5th & 6th graders who help will earn a Block BR point
* Snack Shack tickets for all students who help
* Shovels are needed to plant, bring one if you can
* ALL students who help, MUST have an adult to supervise
CUSD SPRINGTIME DRESS CODE REMINDERS
The full Dress Code Policy No. 2105 can be read at:
http://www.cusd.com/parents/dresscode.htm.
Tank tops are not acceptable when the straps on tops
are less than two inches (2”) in width, and any apparel
determined by District personnel to be too revealing is
not acceptable.
Beach wear, swim wear, halter-tops, tube tops,
spaghetti straps, bare midriffs or chests, see-through or
fishnet outfits, or off the shoulder and low-cut tops are
not appropriate or acceptable.
2015-16 K-6th REGISTRATION
Mini-skirts and culottes are acceptable for females so
long as they extend to a maximum of four inches (4”)
above the knee. Dress that exposes bare midriffs or
cleavages is prohibited.
Kindergarten Registration has now begun for any students
who turn 5 by September 2, 2015. DO NOT HESITATE,
SPACE IS LIMITED.
Spread the word, tell your
community members too. Visit our office to pick up a
packet, or see the informational flyer on the BR website.
Shorts are to be worn no shorter than six inches (6”)
above the top of the kneecap, but no shorter than midthigh. Shorts are to be hemmed and not form fitting. All
sportswear-type shorts, bike shorts (spandex) gym shorts,
frayed shorts, or shorts with holes are unacceptable.
SBAC TESTING CALENDAR
Leggings will be allowed if over garment reaches four
inches (4”) above the knee.
We have posted the SBAC Testing calendar for grades 3-6
on the BR website under Calendars. Please be sure
students are at school and well rested on testing days.
Doctor appointments should be scheduled for afternoons.
MON – 23
TUES – 24
For safety reasons, students in grades pre-school
through 6 are not allowed to wear flip-flops, shoes or
sandals without a heel strap.
WED – 25
3:20-4:20/Spring Sports
7:30/GATE Mtg/Rm. 9
Wear Character Shirts
3:30/ELAC & SSC Mtgs
3:20/Spring Practices
Early Release Day
K-AM 11:00
K-PM 1:45
1-6
1:45
5:30-6:30/6th Grade
Science Fair/MPR
th
6 Gr Science Placement
2:00/BR Campus
Beautification/Amph.
THUR – 26
See’s Candy Pick-Up
8:00-8:30 AND 5:30-7:30
Game Day @ Riverview
2:00/JV, 2:30/Varsity
K-2nd OPEN HOUSE
5:15/Taco Truck & Kona
6-7:00pm/Classes Open
FRI – 27
End of 3rd Quarter
2nd & 3rd Gr Class Parties
Kinder Spring Hat Parade
NO SPORTS PRACTICES
3/30-4/6
SPRING BREAK!