January 10th, 2025

Hello BGVA families,

Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday Season.

There are a few very important items to cover with you as we near the end of first semester.

1. Finals Information - Proctored finals can begin immediately.

1. We encourage all of our students to complete their courses and take their final exams as soon as possible. We want you to be successful. Delaying school work and final exams can lead to unnecessary stress.

2. Take the time to connect with your teachers and advisors if you are needing any support.

3. All finals must be taken by January 24th.

4. First semester ends January 24th.

2. Start of second semester

1. Second semester begins January 27th. If students complete courses and take finals before January 27th, new courses can be assigned and will allow for students to start second semester course work.

Replacement Levy - for learning

Battle Ground Public Schools is running a replacement levy February 11th. More information regarding the levy can be found at this link.

In a nutshell, the replacement levy makes up the financial gap from the state and the actual cost of running the school district. It is our hope that you will take the time to vote on February 11th.

Parking at Maple Grove, River HomeLink and Battle Ground Virtual Academy

Please remember to park only in designated spots in our parking lot. The bus lane is not a designated parking area, and accessible parking spots are reserved for people with a valid disabled parking permit. It’s important to note that the Battle Ground Police Department can issue a citation for vehicles that are improperly parked in accessible spots without permits.

We continue to evaluate our options for a long-term solution to parking. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

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.

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.

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 communicating within the course 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 your teacher/advisor so we can let you into the campus. BGVA is accessed by the flagpole in the main parking lot of River Homelink and Maple Grove Primary schools.

• 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: Welcome back! Here are some important dates to keep in mind.

~January 6 - February 7: iReady assessments for students in grades 3-8. This will mostly be taken at home. Ms. Harriers K-2 Newsletter

~January 8, 2025: Please complete the field trip form by this date. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFOlPgeffc7jG7nI7NnSt90ZnuNBL7_LHdhRXgG7zQCBVvdg/viewform?usp=sf_link Here is the background clearance from for BG: Volunteer Link.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025: NO IN PERSON CLASS ON CAMPUS TODAY. Field trip to Battle Ground Fire Station, 10:00.

~Tuesday, January 21, 2025: No in person Trekker Time for grades K-8 due to high school testing in all areas of campus. All students should join the virtual homeroom on Thursday from 9:00 - 10:00 for this week.

~January 21: workbooks are ready to be picked up during this week! Here is the process: Open drop in time on Wednesday, January 22 from 11:00-12:00 or 1:00-3:00. I will send workbooks home with our in person students. If you need to pick up workbooks and novel study books at another time, please email so we are available.

~January 23, 2025: Please have all work in Accelerate Education completed for the end of Semester 1.

6-8

Explorers - End of semester is coming up fast, make sure you finish up strong!

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

Good luck with your finals! We will continue working together to “Foster the Joy of Learning”.

Mr. Stanfill

BGVA - Principal

Attend a public presentation on the levy

During the month of January, BGPS is holding public presentations to provide information on the replacement levy and answer questions from the community. You can view a list of scheduled presentations on the district website.

Childcare and light refreshments will be provided at each presentation. Parents/guardians should bring an ID in order to access childcare.

In the event of a weather-related school closure, the presentation will be canceled. However, anyone may attend a different presentation.

For ASL interpretation, please contact communication@battlegroundps.org at least five days prior to the presentation you plan to attend.

For families requiring Russian or Spanish interpretation, we will have an event at the Lewisville campus on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This presentation will be offered in Russian and Spanish only.

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

To view our full counseling newsletter please use this link:

Counseling Newsletter

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

• FAFSA/WASFA Application

• Character Strong Word for January

• Class of 2025 Financial Aid Webinars (WSAC)

• About the High School & Beyond Plan

• Junior - High School & Beyond Plan Google Classroom now open! Plans Due before February 14th for review/revisions.

Senior High School & Beyond Plans Due NOW!

• 1/14/25 PHS Career Center FASFA/WASFA Workshops for Seniors/Families

• 1/23/25 - Virtual Dual Credit Night

Testing Dates Quick Links:

• Standardized Testing Times & Location Information

• ASVAB Testing Schedule - Registration TBD

• 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

• National Civics Bee: The National Civics Bee encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. In the first round of the contest, local sixth, seventh and eighth-grade students will participate in an essay competition. Judges will then select 20 finalists to participate in a local competition. Learn more.

• Join us for the 10th annual Industry Fair: The 10th annual Battle Ground Public Schools Industry Fair will be held at Battle Ground High School on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 5-7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. If you are an employer interested in attending this free event expected to draw hundreds of students, families and community members, fill out this form or contact BGHS career guidance counselor Kevin Doyle at doyle.kevin@battlegroundps.org or 360-885-6598.

• Dual credit information night is Thursday, Jan. 23: Battle Ground Public School is hosting a virtual presentation via Google Meet to provide information about dual credit for all students and families, eighth through 11th grades, on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 4-5 p.m. The presentation will be recorded for anyone who is unable to attend. Dual credit provides students with the potential to earn high school and college credit at the same time. Information will include Running Start at Clark College, Cascadia Tech Academy (Skills Center), career and technical education dual credit, work-based learning, College in the High School and Advanced Placement classes. If you have any questions, contact Work-Based Learning Coordinator Kris Neal via email at neal.kris@battlegroundps.org.

• 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