December 20th, 2024

Hello BGVA families,

This will be our last newsletter of 2024. The next issue of our weekly BGVA newsletter will be coming out in the new year; Friday - January 10th 2025.

As we experience the Holiday season; my Christmas wish for you and your family is a wonderful and restful break and a Happy New Year. It is my hope that this break will bring us back refreshed and recommitted to finishing the first semester strong.

Important information for after Winter Break - The first day back from Winter Break is a Replacement Levy presentation and each of you are personally invited to attend.

Details on the Replacement Education and Operations Levy will appear on the ballot on Feb. 11, 2025. If approved; the levy will provide funding for programs and services which will affect students at our school, as well as students at every BGPS school.

Presentation Date: Jan. 6th

Time: 5:30-6:30

Location: River HomeLink Gym

Everyone is welcome. All presentations are open to the public. Childcare and light refreshments will be provided. Please bring your ID if you need to access childcare.

In the event of a weather-related school closure, the presentation will be canceled. However, anyone may attend a different presentation at another school or find information on the district website.

End of Semester is in sight

First semester for BGVA students ends January 24th. During Winter Break no additional assignments in the platforms are given to students. This is a great opportunity to make great strides to get caught up or move ahead in the pacing in their courses.

Finals Information

January 24th first semester ends for BGVA students. All finals must be taken by January 24th. When we return from Winter Break there will be additional information regarding taking finals - Stay tuned!

BGVA is now a South School! With the possibility of inclement weather, moving forward; this means we will follow the BGSD South school schedule when there are snow days or changes in the regular school days.

Accessing BGVA: If you need access to BGVA please feel free to call the office at 360-334-5250 and we will gladly meet you at the front gates by the flagpole.

It is very important for students and families to check emails frequently. This is our main form of communication and we do not want you to miss any important details your family may need.

Here are a few other important items for you to consider:

• Weekly student/Teacher contact: According to State policy, weekly student/Teacher contact is required. This can include direct emails or through the online classroom platforms. Please make sure you are responding to emails and class prompts weekly to ensure we are all in compliance with Alternative Learning Education (ALE) requirements.

• Accessing BGVA: If you are wanting to access a BGVA teacher, classroom or lab, please call the BGVA office at 360-334-8250 or email our teacher/advisor so we can let you into the campus.

• Chromebooks: BGVA students can get Chromebooks and Tech support by contacting Julie Mehr either by email mehr.julie@battlegroundps.org or by phone at 360-334-8291.

• Advisory Contact: At BGVA, we have an extra layer of support for our students in the form of staff advisors. Be sure to do your monthly check-ins to ensure you are getting everything you need to be successful here at BGVA

Good Happenings at BGVA

K-5

Trekkers, grades 3-5: Have a peaceful winter break! Here is my newsletter for this week Trekkers 3-5 Newsletter Sincerely, Mrs. Karlsen

6-8

Explorers - Winter Break is a good time to catch up and move ahead in your platforms. Hope you all have a good Winter Break.

High School

Hey Mountaineers - The end of first semester is fast approaching, It is time to be diligent and work in your classes for the allotted time needed to complete them. Also, be diligent in checking your email daily. This is not the time to procrastinate, this is the time to be proactive!

HS Mountaineers Newsletter

We will continue working together to “Foster the Joy of Learning”.

Mr. Stanfill

BGVA - Principal

Replacement Levy Information

You’re invited: Learn about the levy and ask questions

You are invited to attend a special presentation for our school. Get details on the replacement education and operations levy that will appear on the ballot on Feb. 11. If approved; the levy will provide funding for programs and services which will affect students at our school, as well as students at every BGPS school.

Date: Jan. 6th

Time: 5:30-6:30

Location: River HomeLink Gym

Everyone is welcome. All presentations are open to the public. Childcare and light refreshments will be provided. Please bring your ID if you need to access childcare.

Know the facts about the replacement levy

Each week, we’ll be counting down the top 10 facts about the upcoming replacement education and operations levy for Battle Ground Public Schools.

Fact #10: The levy will appear on the ballot on Feb. 11, 2025. Remember to vote! Every registered voter who lives within the district is eligible.

Head over to the district website for lots more information about the levy.

Counseling Newsletter Link

A new opportunity this spring is the PSAT 8/9. It is only available to 8th and 9th graders. This session will be held April 26th 2025 at BGHS Gym 8:00am. Here is the registration link for students. The BGPS testing page also has more information available.

Quick Links:

• SENIORS Did you apply for the College Bound Scholarship in grades 7, 8, or 9th Grade?

• BGPS LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS

• SENIORS! File your financial aid application in December

• FAFSA/WASFA Application Opens December 1

• Character Strong Word for December

• College Workshops: 12/17

• Class of 2025 Financial Aid Webinars (WSAC)

• 12/11/24, 1PM - Signs of Suicide Presentation

• 1/8/25- Cascadia Tech Field Trip

• About the High School & Beyond Plan

• All Senior High School & Beyond Plans To Be Turned In

Testing Dates Quick Links:

• Standardized Testing Times & Location Information

• ASVAB Testing Schedule

• World Language Test Registration 1/31/2025

• PSAT for 8th & 9th Graders BGHS 4/26/25

Graduation date is June 11th at 7:00pm at Prarie High School.

Jostens is ready for your senior order. BGVA at Jostens link for ordering.

NEWS FLASH!! BGVA joins Facebook

Click to follow us on FB

Platform Links to your courses:

Accelerate Ed

APEX

Edgenuity

Edmentum

account # is bg119

Right At School winter break camps

Looking for something to keep your youngster(s) busy and engaged over the winter break? Right At School, the district’s before- and after-school childcare partner, will be holding winter break camps at Glenwood Heights Primary School starting Dec. 26. The cost is $50 per child, per day.

• Battle Ground Community Education - Winter break camps | Martial Arts with Isaiah | Cheerleading with Miss Jeanna | Zumba classes (ages 18 and up)

• Clark Public Utilities Solar Car Challenge (register by Dec. 21)

• NOAA Marine Debris art contest: Submission deadline is Friday, Dec. 13

• Girls who Code: Every other Wednesday until 3:45 p.m.

• View more community events

• Principal Matt Stanfill stanfill.matt@battlegroundps.org
• Registrar / Head Secretary is Dawn Hunt hunt.dawn@battlegroundps.org
• Online Learning Specialist is Kelly Farah farah.kelly@battlegroundps.org
• Online Learning Specialist is Kim Lohnes lohnes.kimberley@battlegroundps.org
• If your looking for additional support our online Support Para's Mercedes Mehr and Kathleen Klein are available by email or in the Digital Learning Lab.
• Please visit the new Battle Ground Virtual Academy Website. We are constantly updating and adding new information all the time.

• Linked here is the weather-related school information from BGPS
  

Wendy Gahan, BSN, RN

School Nurse

Ph# 360-334-8240 RN / Fax (360) 334-8223

office hours: Mom/Tues & Thurs/Fri--off Wed

gahan.wendy@battlegroundps.org

The Battle Ground Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Information about the district’s nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures are located on the district’s website at https://www.battlegroundps.org/notice-of-nondiscrimination/. The following employees have been designated to receive and respond to questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX Coordinator: Tom Adams, Director of Student Services, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604, adams.tom@battlegroundps.org, 360.885.5415

and/or U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Michelle Reinhardt, Executive Director of Human Resources, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604, reinhardt.michelle@battlegroundps.org. 360.885.5481