Berkeley Public Schools
Former Willard graduates remember their alma mater with $250,000 gift for the Berkeley Public Schools

Berkeley Public School alumni Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone went on to Hollywood, New York, Saturday Night Live and Lonely Island fame, but never forgot Willard Middle School, the Berkeley school where they met. In an incredible gesture of generosity they have found a creative way to give back, in the form of a donation from Doritos of $250,000 to their favorite charity, the Berkeley Unified School District. 

You can read the recent piece on Berkeleyside.
Memorial for Terry Doran

The Community gathering to celebrate the life of retired BUSD teacher and School Board President Terry Doran will take place at Longfellow Middle School on February 25th.  More information here.... 
New King Middle School Play Debuts: February 3 at 7:30pm in Auditorium   
 Romeo and Juliet
How can middle school students create a play about a 1500 year old building?  One that touches upon religious conflicts that continue to this day?  And in less than 70 minutes?  Well, if you're wondering, teacher Richard Silberg wants you to know, your curiosity will be rewarded.  Read more....
BHS Open House:
Feb. 9, 7pm

President's Weekend - No School on Friday, Feb 17 & Monday, Feb 20 
Google Calendar First Day of School for 2012-13 is August 29th.  
Click on the image above to see the full calendar of district-wide meetings, events, and holidays on our website. 
 

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BUSD Calendar 2011-2012

calendar 2011-12

 

BUSD Calendar 2012-2013


Printable calendar PDF here.
Budget & Ballot Measures - You can help

 

The Governor's preliminary January budget significantly reduces the amount of money for public school districts in California. And if the governor's package of taxes don't pass in November, there would be another very large reduction in December.
 
This comes at a particularly bad time for school districts, which are losing (or have lost) federal stimulus funds. In Berkeley, the budget reduction for 2012-13 just due to the lost of federal stimulus funds in $1.7 million. Couple this with reductions from the state including losses in transportation, mental health funding, and other items, the total budget gap for 2012 will be over $3 million.
 
February is African American History Month
 
Our schools celebrate African American
First African American Berkeley School teacher Ruth Acty with her Longfellow students in 1943
History Month in February with classroom and school-wide events.  This year, the School Board's resolution included a special recognition to honor the many contributions made by African American women in shaping American culture and history and the role of African American women in shaping Berkeley's own history.

Why are we assessing our students?

 

When schools were closed this past Monday, elementary teachers delved deeper into intervention strategies, how to support positive behaviors, and teaching English Learners.  In Back to Schoolall of these areas formative assessment (informs the teacher on student progress) is used to drive instruction.  

Upcoming School Board Meetings
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Feb. 4 at 1:00pm - Special
To select superintendent search firm

Feb. 8 & 22 at 7:30pm

  • Agendas incl.: Budget discussions

Location: Old City Hall: 2134 MLK Jr. Way 

Agendas posted 72 hours prior on this webpage.

 

Next BSEP P&O Meeting


Feb. 7 at 7:00pm

Location: Malcolm X School Library

Agendas posted 72 hours prior on this webpage.    

 

Superintendent's Budget Advisory Committee

 
Feb. 2, 5:30 - 7:30pm -  

Location: BUSD Oregon Street Conference Room: 1720 Oregon St.

Superintendent's Two Way Immersion (TWI) Task Force 

The next meeting of the TWI Task Force is February 7th at 6:30 pm at the BUSD Conference Room at 1720 Oregon Street.  The meeting agenda is posted here.
District Advisory Committee/District English Learner Advisory Committee

CalendarWed., Feb. 15, 6:00 - 7:30
Longfellow Middle School Library
1500 Derby St.

One of the agenda items will include and update from the English Learner (EL) Working Group. More information about the working group is here. 
 
Berkeley High Live 2012

It's time to get your tickets to the Berkeley High Development Group's Premier Fundraiser Auction and Gala.

Saturday, March 10, 5:30-9:00 pm

Location: Ed Roberts Campus, on Adeline east of the Ashby BART station.
Tickets $35, $60, $90 (sliding scale)

Don't wait to buy your tickets! This event has sold out every year!

Learn more about the event at www.bhsdg.org