Parent - Teacher Conferences for Elementary and Middle Schools - Week of November 5th
 In preparation for your Parent-Teacher Conference here are some tips to consider:
- Think about your child's strengths and challenges,
- Review his/her schoolwork, and
- Talk with your child about school.
A good way to approach the conference is as a two-way conversation. Like all good conversations, parent-teacher conferences are best when both people talk and listen. The conference is a time for you to learn about your child's progress in school. But it is also a time for the teacher to learn about what your child is like at home. When you tell the teacher about your child's skills, interests, needs, and aspirations, the teacher can help your child more. Please check your school schedule for early release times. There is no school for students Friday, November 9 or Monday, November 12. Family Guides to grades K-5 report cards |
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug (ATOD) Task Force reaches out
The ATOD Task Force recently held a workshop for parents of Berkeley youth to get informed about the newest research on the affects of ATOD on the young brain and provide resources and support for families.
A new ATOD resource document is available on the BHS website.
Parents who would like information or assistance regarding teens and ATOD use can call Student Services at 883-5224.
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Northern California Breathmobile in Berkeley!
 The Breathmobile is the Bay Area's asthma clinic on wheels that provides FREE asthma & allergy treatment, medicine, & education that keeps children IN school & OUT of the Emergency Room.
Students at Malcolm X Elementary are breathing a little easier, because this year the Breathmobile is serving some of their students, pre-identified with asthma or allergies. The Prescott-Joseph Center for Community Enhancement, Inc. (PJCCE) is partnering with the Berkeley Unified School District and the City of Berkeley Public Health Division to bring the Breathmobile to Berkeley.
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Indicators of Progress: Towards 2020 Goals
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The Berkeley Alliance hosted the 2020 IN ACTION Symposium on October 11th, giving an update on the 2020 Vision Initiative to close the achievement gap. Read more....
If you missed the presentation or are interested in the data overview of progress on the 2020 indicators, you can view the first of two video clips above.
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Next Series of Cooking Classes for Parents/Guardians Starts  Our Cooking & Garden Nutrition Program offers 5-week nutrition and cooking series to BUSD parents and guardians at eligible schools. Attendees participate in hands-on nutrition activities and prepare nutritious recipes. A Kids Nutrition Club is available for kids ages 3 and up while their parent/guardian participates in the class. All classes take place at Willard Middle School. Series Dates: Tues., Nov. 13 - Dec. 11, 5:30-7:30 pm More information and how to register here.
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BHS incoming 9th grader information night: Wed., Nov. 7  Berkeley High School holds a Fall and Winter Information Night as part of the informational process for enrolling incoming 9th graders at BHS. The Fall Information Night is generally helpful for families of 8th graders not currently enrolled in a BUSD school. All families of incoming 9th graders should plan to attend the Winter Information Night, which includes break-out sessions to get to know the different learning communities at BHS. Fall Information Night: Wed., Nov. 7th at 7 p.m. in the Community Theater on Allston Way entrance just west of Milvia St. Visit our high school enrollment webpage.
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