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March is Art is Education Month
The Performing Arts Showcase is BUSD's annual musical performance of students in grades fifth through twelfth that you won't want to miss. The Showcase presents chorus, orchestra, band and jazz band ensembles on Sunday, March 18th from 1:00 - 3:45 at the BHS Community Theater.
Later this month, don't miss the BIHS Art Exhibit on March 22 from 6-8 p.m. in Community Theater Foyer. |
March 20 - April 23 Cesar Chávez Commemoration Period
 | | Cesar Chávez is remembered in our schools this month with an emphasis on service to the community. |
Now therefore be it resolved that the district will mark March 20 - spring equinox, the traditional beginning of planting season through April 23 (the anniversary of Cesar's passing) as a commemorative period.....
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Reading by Third Grade is Critical to Student Success 
Third grade is a pivotal year in literacy development. By the end of the third grade students begin an important transition from learning to read to reading to learn. Third grade reading is a significant indicator of future school success. Teachers, literacy coaches and reading specialists in all of our elementary schools are working toward the goal of all students confidently reading grade level books by the end of the 3rd grade (Level P/Q). Elementary report cards that just came out include both each individual student's reading level and the benchmark for the grade level. Reading lists leveled from A to Z are available to help families choose those "just right books" that foster a love of reading. You can find the leveled book lists here.The 2020 Vision partnership has brought additional focus and resources to this city-wide goal of reading proficiency by the end of third grade. Now Berkeley joins a list of over 100 American communities committed to the three areas critical to the third grade reading goal:
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- School readiness
- School attendance - every day!
- Summer reading
To learn more about the national campaign for grade level proficiency, visit the grade level reading website. Reading every day makes a difference!
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Parent Liaison Program to go to Board March 28th - Give your input
The parent community is  invited to attend the last Community Meeting to learn about and provide feedback on their expectations for the family liaison/advocate program. The information collected will be included in the Superintendent's recommendation to the School Board. The Board will then decide on the best model to implement in our district. Mon., March 19, 20126:00-7:30 p.m. Berkeley Adult School, Multipurpose Room 1701 San Pablo Avenue Spanish Interpretation will be provided at this meeting. |
Jefferson School Construction Project: Community Meeting
 | Rendering of Jefferson Library and Office Addition at Ada and Acton Streets
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Thur., March 22nd
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: Jefferson School Multi-purpose Room (entrance located on Rose Street side)
With enrollment at elementary grades growing significantly over the past five years, and a demographic study showing it will continue to increase, classrooms must be created for a new generation of students.
Following a multi-year planning process that included regular meetings of the Site Construction Committee, the Board of Education approved the conceptual design of the Jefferson Elementary School Expansion and Modernization Project, to add classroom space and to modernize the school. Measure I, approved in 2010 by an overwhelming number of Berkeley voters, includes funding for this project. You can get more information here. For further information, send your questions or comments to the Project Manager, Mauricio Davila at madavila@tcco.com.
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Upcoming School Board Meetings
March 21 at 7:00pm - Superintendent Search
March 28 at 7:30
Location: 2134 MLK Jr. Way
Agendas posted 72 hours prior on this webpage.
Superintendent's Budget Advisory Committee
March 20 and 27 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
Location: BUSD Oregon Street Conference Room: 1720 Oregon St.
Next BSEP Planning & Oversight (P&O) Committee Meeting
March 20 at 7:00pm
Location: Malcolm X School Library
Agendas posted 72 hours prior on this webpage.
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