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Admin Corner- October 4

Posted Date: 10/04/25 (12:15 PM)

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Bi-Weekly Newsletter

October 4, 2025

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💙 Thank You for Joining Us at Celebration of Learning! 💙

A huge thank you to all of our families who volunteered and attended the Celebration of Learning event! It was such a joy to see students proudly share their culminating projects and showcase their hard work.
From physics roller coasters 🎢 and identity projects 🌟 to irrigation systems 💧, community circles 🤝, and so much more — students displayed the creativity and critical thinking that are at the heart of our thematic learning curriculum.
We loved seeing the pride on our students’ faces as they explained their projects and the knowledge they’ve gained. Check out just a few highlights in the photos below! 📸
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NEW BULLYING PREVENTION PROGRAM WITH HARMONY AT HOME!

We are excited to share that BVA is partnering with Harmony At Home to launch our new Bullying Prevention Program! As part of this program, we are welcoming Coach Denise Edeza, who will be supporting both campuses every other Friday.

The Bullying Prevention Program is designed to help create a positive and safe school environment for all students. Coach Denise will be providing:
  • Classroom Meetings: Lead discussions on topics such as understanding bullying, identifying the role of an upstander, and promoting kindness and respect.
  • Incident Reporting: Staff at the Upper Campus now have access to the new Bullying Incident Request Form, which allows for quick and confidential reporting of incidents.
Learn more about Harmony at Home's Bullying Prevention Program HERE.
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Reminder to Log Your Volunteer Hours

✨ Don’t forget to log your volunteer hours in ParentSquare! ✨
Any participation counts — whether it’s driving 🚗, helping in the classroom 📚, supporting at events 🎉, or joining school meetings and committees 👥. All of these contribute toward the suggested 30 hours of volunteering. Thank you for all the ways you support our community! 💙
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Recordatorio para registrar sus horas de voluntariado

✨ ¡No olvides registrar tus horas de voluntariado en ParentSquare! ✨
Toda participación cuenta, ya sea conduciendo 🚗, ayudando en el aula 📚, apoyando en eventos 🎉 o participando en reuniones y comités escolares 👥. Todo esto contribuye a las 30 horas de voluntariado sugeridas. ¡Gracias por todas las maneras en que apoyas a nuestra comunidad! 💙

SAVE THE DATES!

UPCOMING BVA EVENTS

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Important Dates

  • 10.13.25: Indigenous People's Day. School in session
  • 10.13.25: CVO Meeting, 6 pm in art room at Lower school & via Zoom, Meeting ID: 792 831 0909 Passcode: BVA
  • 10.15.25: Dine & Donate fundraiser at Hops and Fog from 3-9 pm! 511 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove
  • 10.17.25: CVO Community Building Meeting, 8:45 am in art room at Lower school & via Zoom, Meeting ID: 792 831 0909 Passcode: BVA
  • 10.21.25: Board of Directors meeting, 6:15 pm
  • 10.24.25: English Learners Advisory Committee Meeting (ELAC), 2 pm in art room at Lower School and via Zoom, Meeting ID: 792 831 0909 Passcode: BVA
  • 10.24.25: CVO Trunk or Treat, 6-8 pm at Lower School. Open to all grades
  • 11.3 -11.7: Minimum week to accommodate for Family Conferences


Meeting agendas will be posted 72 hrs prior to meeting on our website's Home page, the Agendas and Minutes page and posted on both campuses.

Quick Links

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Wellness, Support, and Community Resources

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Support for Parents — Raising healthy, resilient children

Find trusted resources to help you support your child’s mental health, encourage open conversations, and prevent substance misuse. Learn effective parenting strategies, tips for building strong family connections, how to talk with your child about drugs and alcohol, and where to turn for help if needed. You are not alone—these tools are here to guide and empower you every step of the way.
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FREE Program! BrightLife Kids for all California kids ages 0–12

Our behavioral health care is 100% paid for by the State of California.

Get support for your child through 1:1 video sessions, messaging with a coach, and tools to help your family thrive. No cost. No insurance needed. No referral required.
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Parent Resources

The Monterey County Office of Education is committed to creating opportunities to support students in their educational journey. Parents are our most important partners, and MCOE looks for ways to connect with them and the community. This page is a resource to provide parents with information and support the success of our students. 

Community Events

DISCLAIMER: The activities, products, or services advertised in this section are not sponsored or endorsed by BVA.

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Join us for a free screening of the documentary Fentanyl High. This powerful film highlights the realities of fentanyl use among youth, raising awareness about its devastating impact and the urgent need for prevention.
The showing will take place on Tuesday, October 14th at Sherwood Hall, 940 N. Main St., Salinas, CA 93906

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Acompáñenos a una proyección gratuita del documental Fentanyl High. Esta impactante película destaca la realidad del consumo de fentanilo entre los jóvenes, creando conciencia sobre su devastador impacto y la urgente necesidad de prevención.
La proyección tendrá lugar el martes 14 de octubre en Sherwood Hall, 940 N. Main St., Salinas, CA 93906

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