November 15th, 2024

Hello BGVA families,

I would like to share a quote from one of my favorite authors, Victor Frankl, “Our greatest freedom is the freedom to choose our attitude.” During the month of November, I think this is wonderful advice. I do my best to choose gratitude every day. It is my hope that you join me in accepting the freedom that Mr. Frankl invites us to embrace.

Thank you to all the families who joined our Online Success Workshop last night.

We introduced our families to our new School Data platform and showed parents how to login for full access to their students academic progress.

Check your email on Monday, November 18th for a short video demonstrating the process of creating your account and getting connected with your students' learning

In past newsletters, we highlighted our Weekly Contact / Attendance program. Families are receiving notifications regarding weekly contact and the importance of being state compliant.

Family/Parent Portal - Imagine/Edgenuity

Parents/Families and Guardians, this Family/Parent portal is becoming a very useful tool for families to stay current with their students' academic progress. As we come to the end of the month, I highly recommend creating a Parent profile on the Family portal website. It is another way to support your student’s success. To get your Parent Portal Activation Code: please email your request to mehr.mercedes@battlegroundps.org and klein.kathleen@battlegroundps.org

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

Check emails regularly: 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:

• Parking/Drop off & Pick up: Please remember to park only in designated spots in our parking lot. The bus lane is not a designated parking area. Enter the East entrance and follow the serpentine route through the parking lot.

• 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.

• Weekly student/Teacher contact: 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.

• 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

• Activity Participation - Local Middle and High School

As a BGVA student, you are eligible to participate at your local middle or high school for their after school activities; such as sports, drama, band and other activities. Studies show that students engaged in extracurricular activities have better attendance and higher grades. Make sure you reach out to your local school or contact your BGVA advisor if you have any additional questions regarding these opportunities.

Good Happenings at BGVA

K-5

Trekkers: Topics for parents at the meeting in grades 3-5 will be to review three items: My teacher page through Clever, how to find Monthly Progress Reviews on School Data, BG District AI rules and Chromebook Accessibility Features.

6-8

Explorers - Middle school messages are being delivered through Skyward, make sure to check your emails regularly. Keep up the good work!

High School

Hey Mountaineers - We are 1/2 way through the semester now. 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

Click here for the Complete Counseling Newsletter

This weeks counselor highlights

• 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 November

• College Workshops: 11/21, 12/17

• Class of 2025 Financial Aid Webinars (WSAC)

• 11/18/24 & 1/8/25- Cascadia Tech Interest Presentation & Field Trip

• 11/19 - FSA ID Workshop BGHS

• About the High School & Beyond Plan

• 12/6/24 - Seniors High School & Beyond Plans Due

Testing Dates Quick Links:

• Standardized Testing Times & Location Information

• ASVAB Testing Schedule

• ASVAB @ PHS Nov. 20, 2024

• ASVAB @ RHL Dec. 11, 2024

Please click here to fill out the form for the BGVA Giving Tree

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

The School Data platform is a powerful tool for families to stay connected. Check your email on Monday November 18th for a short video to walk families through the process of creating an account and getting connected with your students' learning.

• Battle Ground Community Education - Black Friday indoor soccer camp | Winter break camps | Martial Arts with Isaiah | Zumba classes (ages 18 and up)

• Hoop.Camp basketball camp (Nov. 23)

• Prairie High School Bands’ Yuletide Bazaar (Saturday, Nov. 30)

• 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
  

BGVA Vision and Hearing Screenings have been postponed. Stay tuned for additional information when it's available.

Encourage Healthy Screen Habits

• Encourage your child to reduce the amount of time doing near work (e.g., holding devices and books close to the face)and have them further away.Encourage time playing outdoors.

• Give devices at least an arm’s length, tilted away, and with a good light source coming from behind the child.

Lori Friend LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

River HomeLink & BGVA School

Phone (360) 334-8253 Fax (360) 334-8223

Friend.Lori@battlegroundps.org

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