[BHS Etree] ADMIN: Message from Principal and All-School Parent Meeting Sept 28 (Wed.)

[BHS Etree]

PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact Sam 
Pasarow,sampasarow at berkeley.net

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope this email finds you well. We are in our second week of 
instruction and the school year is off to a great start.

I am writing to ask you to please save the date for an evening event for 
parents and guardians on*Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 at 6:30 PM* at 
the Berkeley High School library.


The meeting will address the following items:

  * Reflecting on successes & challenges from the 15/16 school year
  * Our key focus areas in 16/17
  * Introducing new members of the BHS administration
  * BHS Committee Candidate speeches

Part of building a strong school community includes the participation of 
parents and guardians in school committees, so that we can make sound 
decisions on how to use resources in support of the many programs and 
initiatives at Berkeley High. Please see the attached flyer 
<https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5b76ulyMWzsWlJhTTNPdlZ4bW8> for a 
description of the committees (information also included below):

  * BHS School Site Council (SSC)
  * BHS BSEP Site Committee
  * District BSEP Planning and Oversight (P&O) Committee

If you’re interested in nominating yourself or another guardian or 
parent for a spot on one of these committees, please fill out the form 
before September 27th by clicking here 
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKv5wF8RKq-EDIz77OttaHPGI_xKKorozaJk4QVOI1JOtItA/viewform>. 


At the September 28 meeting, any parents and guardians who are 
interested in serving on the committees outlined below will be able to 
introduce themselves to the community as part of the evening meeting. 
We’ll start elections that night and conclude by September 30th so we 
can be up and running with our committees in October.

I am thankful for your attention in reading this email, and I hope to 
see you on Wednesday night, September 28th, at 6:30 pm.

Have a great weekend, and GO JACKETS!

Sam Pasarow

Principal

Berkeley High School

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*BHS PTSA*

The Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) at Berkeley High is 
committed to providing collaborative opportunities for members of the 
school community to work together to change things for the better. 
Attend the September PTSA meeting to find out more, vote and volunteer. 
The most effective committees - the ones that have the most positive 
impact on both school climate and student achievement - are diverse and 
representative of the whole community. Bring your unique perspective to 
one of these groups of parent leaders, who work with students, teachers, 
staff and administrators to strengthen the school for all.

Contact: Orlando Williams orlandow at ymail.com <mailto:orlandow at ymail.com>

**

*School Site Council (SSC)*

This elected committee reviews Berkeley High’s educational programs and 
student achievement data, and supports the development and updating of 
the school-wide Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), which is 
part of the accreditation process at the high school. In addition to 
monitoring the Plan, the SSC approves the School Safety and the BSEP 
Site Plans. Meets once (sometimes twice) a month on a Tuesday from 4:00 
to 6:00 pm.

Contact: Jana Jandra janajandra at berkeley.net 
<mailto:janajandra at berkeley.net>

**

*BHS BSEP Site Committee*

Parents elected to this committee have a role in allocating site funds 
that come from the local Berkeley Schools Excellence Program (BSEP) 
Measure A. The committee reviews the programs that currently receive 
funding and considers proposals for funding new programs that support 
student  achievement and school goals. Meets once (sometimes twice) a 
month on a Monday, 4:30-6:30 pm.

Contact: Jana Jandra janajandra at berkeley.net 
<mailto:janajandra at berkeley.net>

**

*ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee)*

This committee advises school staff on programs and services for English 
Learners, and makes recommendations to the SGC regarding funds used to 
improve the achievement of English language learners. At many sites, 
this group is also responsible for instituting cultural events and 
broadening community outreach.

Contact: Tamara Friedman tamarafriedman at berkeley.net 
<mailto:tamarafriedman at berkeley.net>

**

*DELAC (District English Learner Advisory Committee)*

Each school’s ELAC has the opportunity to elect at least one member to 
the DELAC, which advises the district on programs and services for 
English Learners. DELAC members also represent English Learner students 
and families in the plans to expend state funds under the new Local 
Control Funding Formula.

Contact: Ann Marie Callegari anncallegari at berkeley.net 
<mailto:anncallegari at berkeley.net>

**

*BSEP P&O (Planning & Oversight) Committee*

If you are interested in how BSEP dollars are spent district-wide, 
become one of your school’s BSEP Planning & Oversight (P&O) Committee 
members. Learn how BSEP keeps class sizes smaller, supports our teachers 
and, through this Measure, provides for school libraries, music and 
visual arts programs, technology and a site-determined wish list.

Contact: Valerie Tay valerietay at berkeley.net 
<mailto:valerietay at berkeley.net>

**

*BAF (Berkeley High School Athletic Fund)*

For many students, athletics is the reason they attend school every day. 
If you are passionate about supporting sports at BHS, join this group of 
volunteers who do everything from mentoring athletes to fundraising and 
stuffing envelopes. The volunteers come from all walks of life and 
welcome new members at their monthly meetings.

Contact: Betsy Foster**betsyfoster at mindspring.com 
<mailto:betsyfoster at mindspring.com>

**

*BHSDG (Berkeley High School Development Group)*

Founded in 1991, this group of parent volunteers has taken on the 
fundraising role of a PTA by forming a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, 
and works to “support and strengthen the educational experience of all 
BHS students by raising and distributing funds to enhance academic and 
other projects.” Meetings are once a month and are open to all.

Contact: Co-Presidents Christine Staples & Jennifer Villeneuve 
info at bhsdg.org <mailto:info at bhsdg.org>

**

*PAC (Parent Advisory Committee)*

The PAC is a forum for parents to provide input for the school 
district's plan for state funds under the new Local Control Funding 
Formula. These funds are allocated by the state in a formula which 
counts each district's proportion of English Learners, students who 
qualify for free and reduced price meals, and foster children. The role 
of the PAC is to review and comment on a Local Control and 
Accountability Plan (LCAP).

Contact Pat Saddler patriciasaddler at berkeley.net 
<mailto:patriciasaddler at berkeley.net>

/In addition to the committees listed, here are some key resources:/

**

*Parent Resource Center*

BHS Main Building, 2nd Floor

Contact: Irma Parker irmaparker at berkeley.net 
<mailto:irmaparker at berkeley.net>

**

*Parent Volunteer Office*

Contact: Lisa Sibony lisasibony at berkeley.net 
<mailto:lisasibony at berkeley.net>

**

*BHS E-Tree Volunteers*

BHS-owner at lmi.net <mailto:BHS-owner at lmi.net>

**

*Parents of Children of African Descent (PCAD)*

Contact: Laura Babitt lbabitt at yahoo.com <mailto:lbabitt at yahoo.com>

**

*Chicano Latino Academic Social Success (CLASS)*

Contact: Lupe Gallegos lupeg at berkeley.edu <mailto:lupeg at berkeley.edu>


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