BVVA Update: January 12, 2021

January 12, 2021

Good Afternoon BVVA Families,

I would just like to take this opportunity to thank all of our parents for the support that you give us and your students. From the PTSA drive to the contributions you have made to our celebratory events has been outstanding. A particular thank you is due to our parents who have taken leadership positions in our school community and have joined together to form the BVVA founding PTSA. These parents have spent an abundance of time in collaboration, paperwork, and all the details that must be covered to form a brand new PTSA. We are still looking for a PTSA Historian and Parliamentarian. If you are interested in either of these positions please email [email protected].

Special thanks to BVVA Founding PTSA Officers!

President - Kristy Case

Executive Vice President - Debbie Venderley

Treasurer - Amy Chun

Secretary - Alison Sotomayor

Vice President of Programs/Ways and Means - Jeanna Richards

Best Regards,

Carrie Bisgard

Director, BVVA

Upcoming Events and Reminders

Event	Date	Description
Valentine’s Drive-Up Event	February 12, 2021	This event will feature a photo opportunity with teachers, a contact-free valentine exchange, and a “Share the Love” donation box for PYLUSD homeless families. Our homeless program is asking for new items including socks, blankets, and school supplies for those in need. In order to allow us time to sort all of the valentines, we ask that you drop off the cards your student would like distributed to classmates during the materials pick up at the end of the month (1/29/20). Watch our website, as more information, including a schedule of teacher photo opportunities, will be available at buenavistavirtual.org later this week.
CUE Kid Boom Presentation Opportunity	Due February 18, 2021	Computer Using Educators (CUE) Kid Booms This is an opportunity for students (k-12) to give a three-minute presentation to educators state-wide about their experiences in California schools. Similar to a "mini-TED Talk", students will use a template supplied by CUE to build their presentation. Students only need to make about 8 slides. Presentations are due February 18th at 10:00 PM PST and will be given virtually at the CUE Boom event on March 20th at 3 pm. CUE Kids Boom Application and Information
Middle School Finals	January 19-22, 2001	Mark your calendars, middle school students. Final exams for core academic courses over these days. See your teacher for specific dates and times.
Holocaust Contest	7th-12th Grades Entries Due January 22, 2021	Students in Grades 7-12 are invited to participate in Chapman University’s Art and Writing Holocaust Contest. This year’s theme is “Sharing Strength, Sustaining Humanity”. For more information contact your teacher, and click HERE
Love and Logic: Free Classes	Sign Up now for FREE Spring Virtual Classes	North Orange Continuing Education is offering FREE Virtual classes in the Love and Logic program. These classes offer parents practical tips for parenting during this challenging time. Class info and flyer available HERE.
Follow Us!	Ongoing	Follow us on our brand new Instagram account! We are @buenavistavirtualacademy

Reminder: Elementary Pick up Days (Grades K-6)

Starting in January, pick up days for all K-6 will be on the last Friday of the month.