Annual Information Fair for Kindergarten and New K-5 Families - Fall 2012
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December 10th, 10am - 1pm at Rosa Parks Elementary (920 Allston Way) Come learn about all that the K-5 Berkeley Public Schools offer. In addition to a presentation about our school assignment system and talking to school representatives, please visit the program staff at the transportation, nutrition, BSEP, afterschool, visual and performing arts, library, and school garden information tables. Parent Preference Enrollment Forms will be available at the Fair. A summary of what is offered in all of our elementary schools is here: Elementary Schools at a Glance. |
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How to Enroll in the Berkeley Public Schools
Though you can enroll a student in school anytime during the school year, the first Friday of February - 2/3/12 - is the first enrollment deadline for new students entering elementary and middle school for the 2012-13 school year. Our website has various webpages to help families navigate the enrollment process including an explanation of our student assignment system, a checklist of easy steps to follow for elementary and middle school enrollment, and Frequently Asked Questions about enrollment and waitlist procedures. The Required Enrollment Documentation webpage includes information on the required documents for new student enrollment: the Parent Preference Form, an original birth certificate, and three current proofs of Berkeley residency. You can also contact the Admissions Office via email at admissions@berkeley.net or call 644-6504 for assistance.
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Give Feedback on Parent Liaison Program
Parent liaisons help schools and families connect to support student success. A printable Info Sheet on the development of the Parent Liaison Program is available here.
We are looking for your feedback to create a program that best serves parents and guardians in our schools. Join us for a presentation and feedback session: - December 13th at 6pm in the Longfellow Library (1500 Derby)
- January 9th at 6:30pm at B-Tech (2701 MLK Jr. Way)
Or send an email to mayahernandez@berkeley.net for more information or call her at 644-8991. You can view the Parent Liaison Program webpage here. |
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Disaster Exercise Receives High Scores
 | | BUSD technology staff member Bradley Hilton works the Ham Radio System used to communicate with emergency services. |
During a successful BUSD Disaster Exercise on November 15, 2011, the District activated the District Emergency Operations Center (EOC) simultaneously with a full school exercise at Cragmont Elementary School at 8:47 a.m. The exercise simulated a response to a 6.7 earthquake on the Hayward Fault, with severe damage within 10 mile radius of the epicenter. The simulation was conducted as if there were incidents in all of our schools; the EOC had to treat every school report/request with the same priority. In addition the exercise included an actual full school evacuation at Cragmont. A six-minute video short is available for viewing on the district homepage. The video shows what outside evaluators noted at the end of the exercise - Berkeley is well ahead of many other school districts in being prepared for handling a disaster. Next steps include school level communications to inform families about school safety procedures and reunification locations in the event of an emergency. |
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Superintendent's Budget Advisory Committee - First Meeting of the School Year
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December 8, 6:00 pm
BUSD Conference Room
1720 Oregon St.
Members of the Superintendent's Budget Advisory Committee meet regularly to form recommendations on the next year's budget development. Meetings are open to the public. Click on pie image above to learn more about the district budget on our website.
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