District Newsletter
BUSD Monthly Newsletter for Berryessa Families and Community Members
BUSD Monthly Newsletter for Berryessa Families and Community Members
BUSD Monthly Newsletter for Berryessa Families and Community Members
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April 2024
Superintendent's Message, Ruskin Viva Escuela, Piedmont Garden, Volunteer Opportunities, Northwood Recycling, Piedmont & Sierramont Career Days, Student Summit at SJSU, ANCCS Competition
March 2024
Superintendent's Message, Jacqueline Van Dyke Recognized, Jannet Odom, Interim Principal at Majestic Way, Morrill Middle School Named CA Distinguished School, AAPI Network and Mindful Strategies, CA STEAM Symposium, Read Across America, Reclassification Ceremony, Lancer Gym Grand Opening
February 2024
Superintendent's Message, Honoring Black History Month, Celebrating Lunar New Year, The Great Kindness Challenge, Safety Slow Down Campaign, Budget Update, Enrollment
November 2023
Superintendent's Message, Metro Silicon Valley Honors Vinci Park Elementary School, Fun Fall Happenings, Family Literacy Month, Congratulations Student Athletes, Take Care of Our Health, Important Dates, Watch Board Meetings Via Livestream
October 2023
Superintendent's Message, Slow Down Campaign, Michele Huesties Honored, Leticia Garcia Recognized, Mental Health Resources, Pumpkin Giveaway
September 2023
Superintendent's Message, Welcome Back to School, Back to School Nights, Budget Stabilization, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage, Early Learning Opportunities
August 2023
Superintendent's Message, Welcome Principal Dr. Jamal Splane, Meal Applications, Attendance, Piedmont Gym Update, Budget Stabilization Efforts, RAFT Family Resources
June 2023
Superintendent's Message, Congratulations 8th Graders, Celebrating Employees of the Year, Thank you Retirees, Strategy Keepers, Staff Recognition Event, Berryessa Art Festival, 2023-2024 School Year Calendar, San Jose Public Library Events
May 2023
Superintendent's Message, Staff Appreciation, Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, New District Office Location, Ruskin Student Honored, Sierramont Student Top Scorer, Cherrywood Excelled at the Chinese School Contest, Berryessa Art Festival
April 2023
Superintendent's Message, Share Your Favorite Book, Gratitude for Librarians, Ruskin Family Literacy Night, Middle School Career Days, Berryessa Education Foundation Raffle, Majestic Way Multiculture Day, Spring Break!
March 2023
Superintendent's Message, Piedmont Middle Groundbreaking, Reclassification Ceremony, National Board Certification, Women's History Month, Read Across America
February 2023
Superintendent's Message, Thank you MOT, Black History Month, Lunar New Year, San Jose Commendation, National PTA Founders Day, Great Kindness Campaign, Tree Planting, Online Enrollment, Berryessa Art Festival
December 2022
Superintendent's Message, Appreciation for Trustee Kansen Chu, Welcome Trustee Jaria Jaug, Winter Concerts and Holiday Fun, San Jose District 4 Pajama Drive, Berryessa Education Foundation, Staying Safe and Healthy
November 2022
Superintendent's Message, $10 Million Grant, Thank you 49er's & Dairy Council, District Four Pumpkin Giveaway, Subaru Adopt A School, Volunteer for Career Days 2023, October School Events Highlights, Vaccination Clinic at Piedmont Middle on November 5th
October 2022
Superintendent's Message, BUSD Social Workers, Mental Health Services, Celebrating Walking to School Safety, Raising Awareness about Fentanyl, Vaccination Clinic, BUSD Family Day at Spartans Stadium
September 2022
Superintendent's Message, Back to School Nights, First Week of School, District Interpreters & Translators, Ideas for Parents, Volunteering, Join our Team
August 2022
Superintendent's Message, Welcome New Administrators, Safe Return to School, Vaccination Clinic
June 2022
Superintendent's Message, Employees of the Year, Berryessa Art Festival, Table Tennis Event, Northwood Students win Tech Challenge, Colloquium Supporting Teachers, COVID Summer Precautions
May 2022
Superintendent's Message, 2022 California Pivotal Practice Program Award, Employee Appreciation and Recognition, Berryessa Art Festival, Student Enrollment
March 2022
Superintendent's Message, Read Across America, Maintenance Team Appreciation, Congratulations Morrill Middle School, Award for 8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies, Superintendent Dr. Roxane Fuentes receives BCAC Citizen of the Year Award, Women's History Month
February 2022
Superintendent's Message, Celebrating Black History Month, Welcoming the Lunar New Year, The Amazing Power of Kindness, Enrolling New Students, Masking Update
December 2021
Superintendent's Message, BUSD Holiday Spirit, Thank you Vaccination Clinics, COVID-19 Testing, Welcome Roger Gallizzi, BUSD Enrollment and Financial Projections, Pajama Giveaway, Support for Families through Care Solace
November 2021
Superintendent's Message, Thank you for supporting Measure A, District Office Facility Needs, COVID-19 Vaccinations for Students ages 5-11, Holiday Travel, Thanksgiving Break
October 2021
Superintendent's Message, Suicide Prevention, National Custodial Workers Day, Congratulations Sierramont Cross Country, Measure A - Notice of Upcoming Election, Working at BUSD
September 2021
Superintendent's Message, Free Nutritious Meals, Happy 1st Day of School, Virtual Back to School Nights, Safety Is Our Top Priority, Measure A Parcel Tax Renewal
Welcome Back to School August 2021
Superintendent's Message, Safety Measures, Governor's Announcement, COVID-19 Resources, Employees of the Year, School Lunch Program, Summer Programs, Staying Healthy Resources
District Summer Update 2021
K-12 School Guidance, Instructional Program Options, BUSD Job Opportunities
June 2021
Superintendent's Message, Planning for Fall, Summer Meals & Resources, Enrollment, Congratulations to our 8th Graders!
May 2021
Superintendent's Message, Storytime Honoring AANHPI Month, Congratulations Retirees, Safeway Foundation, Mental health Awareness, COVID-19 Vaccine, Daily Health Screenings, Measure K
April 2021
Superintendent's Message, Honoring our Librarians, Congratulations Northwood Students, Daily Health Screenings, Measure K, Earth Day, Nutrition Services
March 2021
Superintendent's Message, Morrill Middle School California Distinguished School, Cherrywood Elementary School Dual Immersion Mandarin 2021 Glenn Hoffmann Exemplary Program, CALSPRA Award of Excellence, Honoring Women's History Month, National Reading Month
February 2021
Superintendent's Message, Reopening Update, Introducing Our Newest Board Trustee, COVID-19 Testing Coming to BUSD, Enrollment for 2021-2022 Now Open, PPP Information Night, Celebrating Black History Month, Happy Lunar New Year, BUSD Spirit
January 2021
Superintendent's Message, Board Vacancy, The Great Kindness Challenge, Important COVID-19 Updates, Honor Roll Schools, Staying Healthy, Dual Language Immersion
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December 2020
Superintendent's Message, Thank you Mr. Claspill and Dr. Cohen, Welcome Trustee Jai Srinivasan, Holiday Fun in Berryessa, Important Reminders
November 2020
Superintendent's Message, Reopening Update, Survey Results, Public Health Recommendations, In Loving Memory of Steve Kato, NVC PTA Reflections Program, Flu Shots Available
October 2020
Superintendent's Message, Bridging the Digital Divide, Meal Services Update, Stay Safe this Halloween, Mental Health Support
August 30, 2020 BUSD Update
Superintendent's Message, Employees of the Year, Wellness Resources, Connected Parents Series, BUSD Tech Support
Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year
Superintendent's Message, Power Outages, BUSD Technology Support, Meal Service Reminder
BUSD Update on School Reopening
Superintendent's Message, Fall Distance Learning, Student Schedules, Technology Distribution, Meal Services, BUSD Reopening Information Hub
Town Hall Recap & BUSD Reopening
Superintendent's Message, BUSD Reopening, BUSD Survey Results
June 2020
Superintendent's Message, Planning for Fall 2020, BUSD Town Hall Forum, Denouncing Racism, Congratulations BUSD Retirees, Recognizing Years of Service, New Summerdale Principal, Parent Resources Hub
May 2020
Superintendent's Message, Thanking Our BUSD Team Members, Connected Parents Series, Celebrating the End of the School Year, Launch of Care Solace, Storytime with Dr. Fuentes
April 2020
Superintendent's Message, Distance Learning, Mental Health Services, Spring Break, Storytime with Dr. Fuentes, Meal Program
February 2020
Superintendent's Message, Celebrating Diversity, Mid-Year Staff Celebration, We're Hiring, March 3 Election, Berryessa Chinese School
January 2020
Superintendent's Message, Attendance Matters, 2020-2021 Enrollment, Communication Survey, Stay Informed During an Emergency
December 2019
Superintendent's Message, Musical Performances, Reflections Program, Superhero Toy Distribution, Santa & Mrs. Claus, Giving Back Campaigns
November 2019
Superintendent Message, Art Festival Grants, Harvest Festivals, Veteran's Day, Thank you Measure L Supporters, Upcoming Bond Measure March 3 2020
October 2019
Superintendent Message, National Bullying Prevention Month, Leader In Me, Character Counts, Where Everybody Belongs, Ruskin 50th Anniversary, Walk 'n Roll Wednesdays, Halloween Safety Tips, New SJPD Guardian Unit.....
September 2019
Superintendent Message, Attendance Awareness Month, Back to School Nights, Toyon's New FIS, Full and Fair Funding for Public Education........
2019-2020 Welcome Back
Superintendent Message, Staff Updates, Staff Welcome Event, New and Improved Facilities, Student Welcome - Middle School WEB........
Summer 2019 Edition
Superintendent summer video message, middle school promotion ceremonies, BUSD schools make Honor Roll........
May 2019
Full and Fair Funding for Education, BUSD Excellence, BUSD Employee Recognition, Job Shadow Week......
April 2019
Happy Spring Break, Thank you Berryessa Education Foundation, Berryessa Annual Art Festival, Biliteracy Programs, Vinci Park Recognition
March 2019
Middle School Career Days, Middle School Enrollment Video, Morrill Students Dance-Off with SJPD...
