January 24th, 2025
Hello BGVA families,
This week was a finals taking marathon. BGVA students did a great job completing semester work and taking the final tests. Now we begin to focus on the second semester and all that it brings.
Monday January 27th is the start of the second semester. This will be a day when all of your courses will begin to be populated and turned on for students to start the second semester work. Keep a close eye on your emails and notifications throughout the day for your classes.
As with any transition into a new semester there may need to be adjustments made to course selection, transcript reviews, advisor and teacher consultation to ensure each student's courses are accurate and on track to graduate.
If something seems to be amiss or does not seem correct, please reach out directly to your advisor or teachers so we can assist with any issues that may arise.
Attention all BGVA Students - Chromebook Power Washing
ALL BGVA students must bring their Chromebooks in person to the River Homelink campus. A Digital “Power Washing” MUST be completed before State testing in April. If a BGVA student does not have their Chromebook Power washed, it may affect their ability to access and engage with their online courses and services.
Please contact our technology specialist on the River Homelink campus, Julie Mehr at mehr.julie@battlegroundps.org or by phone at 360-334-8291
Seniors - This message is for our 24/25 seniors. There is detailed information at
the bottom of this newsletter with specific information and tasks every senior needs
to complete.
While graduation may seem to be a distant date on the calendar; we are already planning for this special event. Caps, gowns and invitations need to be ordered. School work needs to be completed and finals need to be taken. Our diligent advisors and school counselor are very willing to help you navigate the important deadlines in the coming months.
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.
The west exit gate by the Battle Ground Cinema has had the crash bar removed and can no longer be used as an exit. Students and families will need to enter and exit via the campus front gates by the flagpole.
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.
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.
Good Happenings at BGVA
K-5
Trekkers, grades 3, 4 and 5: BG DISTRICT MATH CHALLENGE, Saturday, March 22, 9:00am - 1:00pm. 5th graders are invited to participate! Please let me know if you would like more information about joining a Math Challenge team. We need four students total and I would practice with them both in person and through Google Meet. Here is the Math Challenge website, in case you want to look it over before committing. https://sites.google.com/a/battlegroundps.org/sw-wa-math-challenge/home UPDATE: So far, we have two interested fifth graders! Anyone else? Here's the newsletter link for more information: https://secure.smore.com/n/jv5htr Have a great week! Rachel Karlsen
6-8
Adventurers - A reminder that semester 2 courses start on Monday, January 27th. Second semester courses will be fully available on Tuesday January 28th. Guidance on appropriate school activities to do on Monday, January 27th have been given by the advisors.
High School
Hey Mountaineers - You did a great job completing the first semester. It is now time to shift our focus to the second semester as seniors prepare for graduation and other grade bands promote up to the next grade and your graduation.
HS Mountaineers Newsletter
Go forth, the second semester is waiting for you!
We will continue working together to “Foster the Joy of Learning”.
Mr. Stanfill
BGVA - Principal
