The BARK
Marian Bergeson Elementary School
Bergeson BARK News
Bergeson BARK News
May 24, 2024
Principal, Judith R. Murphine (jrmurphine@capousd.org)
STAY CONNECTED
Office Hours 7:15-2:45PM, Office #: (949) 643-1540, 24 Hour Call-In Sick Line: (949) 643-9938
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School website: https://bergeson.capousd.org/
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NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, MAY 27TH IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY
THANK YOU!
Thank you, Sgt. Pepperoni for your generous donation of pizzas and salads during our Teacher Appreciation Week. You truly live by your motto!
Please find in the link below a great story about Sgt. Pepperoni:
https://alisoviejochamber.com/news/avccs-member-of-the-month-sgt-pepperonis-pizza-store
Other Events Coming Up:
Monday, 5/27
Memorial Day observed - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, 5/28
Staff vs. Students Kickball game at 1:20PM
Wednesday, 5/29
5th grade Clap Out and End-of-the-Year party at 9:00am
Our local businesses have asked us to remind families to please be respectful of their businesses and not park in areas that are clearly marked NOT SCHOOL PARKING
Thursday, 5/30
5th grade promotion ceremony at 10:30am at back baseball field
The Gate to the back field will open at 9am.
Parents must bring own chairs or blankets. Seating is provided for students only.
Families may stay in their selected area. They may not set up and leave.
Prearranged VIP seating through Science Camp and Friends of MIP fundraisers.
Our local businesses have asked us to remind families to please be respectful of their businesses and not park in areas that are clearly marked NOT SCHOOL PARKING
Our local businesses have asked us to remind families to please be respectful of their businesses and not park in areas that are clearly marked NOT SCHOOL PARKING
Thursday, May 30th LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Early Dismissal Schedule:
TK - 8:00-11:00am
Kindergarten - 7:45 - 11:40am
1st - 5th grade - 7:45 -11:50am
BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR
Our local businesses have asked us to remind families to please be respectful of their businesses and not park in areas that are clearly marked NOT SCHOOL PARKING
HAPPY RETIREMENT, MRS. BOYS
Mrs. Boys is retiring after 35 year of teaching. She is a National Board Certified teacher who has worked at Bergeson for the past 13 years. While at Bergeson, Mrs. Boys was gave her time and expertise to enrich the lives of our students:
Creating and directing Drama Dawgs, K-5 afterschool theatre program
Directing the Storytelling Club
Teaching free remediation and enrichment classes every year for classroom students
Focusing on brain-based learning
Mrs. Boys has been an NBCT coach for CSUF, a teacher of the year at three different schools in CUSD and at OCMAA Elementary Visual Arts for OCDE.
We will miss her talents and wealth of knowledge. Mrs. Boys was GATE certified, GLAD trained and a PAL advisor teaching students how to resolve conflicts. Most importantly, Mrs. Boys will be missed for taking the time to get to know each student’s strengths and building their confidence.
We will Mrs. Boys and wish her a joyful and restful retirement.
“I have become attached to so many families and will miss the kids. I hope to keep in touch to see how our scholars grow and where their interests take them.” – Mrs. Boys
YOU WILL BE MISSED, MRS. NICKS!
Dear Bergeson Families,
I opened Bergeson as a brand-new school in the fall of 1987. I have been blessed to spend my entire 37-year career here at Bergeson teaching Kindergarten and 1st grade. I raised 4 children of my own who all went to school in Capistrano Unified School District. Bergeson has truly been my home away from home. I have met and worked with some amazing people, families, and students and have seen countless changes over the years.
I will be transferring to Wood Canyon Elementary in Aliso Viejo in August of 2024 as Bergeson is sunsetting out the English only program and there will be no incoming English only Kindergarteners next year. I will miss Bergeson tremendously, but I am also looking forward to a new adventure in my teaching career and the opportunity to grow, learn, and meet new people.
Please wish me luck as I begin this new chapter teaching at Wood Canyon. I will always treasure the memories of my years here at Bergeson and the people who have touched my life.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Tracy Nicks
5th Grade Transition to Middle School
ALISO VIEJO MIDDLE SCHOOL
6th grade students will turn in their old Chromebooks and chargers during Registration. Students will be issued new ones during Registration
Families remember to pick-up your Registration Packets first, then show up on your designated Registration date.
NEWHART MIDDLE SCHOOL
Packet Pick-up:
July 23, 24, and 25
9-12PM; 4-7PM; 9-12PM respectively (pick up in box in front of office if can’t attend)
6th Registration:
August 12th 9-12pm by Alpha (your registration packet will have the details)
Panther Pack Day:
August 14th 9-1pm (google form), for incoming 6th students
6th grade students will turn in their old Chromebooks and chargers during Registration. Students will be issued new ones during Registration. Students, please remember to take off all stickers from your Chromebooks before you turn them in.
Families remember to pick-up your Registration Packets first, then show up on your designated Registration date.
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
BERGESON TRANSITION
Thank you to all members of the Guiding Coalition with your support this year and appreciate all of the time you invested in providing guidance to District staff. The Bergeson Guiding Coalition met on Thursday, May 23rd to receive an update from District staff on the future of Bergeson. A letter will be sent out to all families next week.
A FEW IMPORTANT REMINDERS
INDEPENDENT STUDY CONTRACTS
Some families make plans to leave on vacation during the month of May. Please be advised that Independent Study Contracts are NOT approved the last month of school. Please speak with your child's teacher regarding missed class work and end of the trimester grades.
DELIVERIES TO STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL
In order to maintain our students’ focus on learning, deliveries to the classroom are not permitted. All items
to be delivered to students (instruments, lunches, homework, etc.) must be left in the school office.
Deliveries of packages, flowers, balloons, special lunches, cards, etc. are not allowed during school hours.
Birthday celebrations: In accordance with the CUSD Board Policy, providing food (birthday cake, cookies,
fast food, pizza, etc.) for the class or groups of students is not allowed for birthdays, even during lunch.
ALL VISITORS ARE EXPECTED TO CHECK-IN AT THE FRONT OFFICE
In order to maintain the safety of our students and staff, all parents/guardians and visitors are expected to sign-in at the front office, before visiting classrooms.
All visitors must wear a badge while on campus.
Pre-school parents must wear their assigned badges when dropping-off and picking-up their children.
Parents are expected to wait for their children at the front of school; not at the lunch tables or outside of classrooms. Please be mindful of our teachers’ time. Please avoid conversations with teachers before school starts as it takes time away from their preparation to start the day with your children. Email your child’s teacher to schedule a time to meet. Instructional time is sacred time!
PLEASE SLOW DOWN AND DRIVE SAFELY!
Please ensure you follow all traffic laws when dropping and picking up your child. Unfortunately, we have had some close calls in both parking lots with parents driving too fast or not following traffic laws and almost hitting staff or students. PLEASE STOP/SLOW DOWN AT THE CROSSWALK TO ENSURE NO PEDESTRIANS ARE WALKING BEFORE YOU DRIVE THROUGH.
THANK YOU!
MAY CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
Please take a moment to read the announcements under PTA and Friends of MIP. We cannot continue to grow and thrive without the support of our parents and community. You will find pictures of our students under the Student Life tab and the Teaching and Learning page. Enjoy!
BERGESON PTA NEWS
Marian Bergeson Elementary PTA web link:
Yearbooks Still Available - Order Today
There’s still time to order the yearbook! Get it shipped to your door. Soft cover $30 + shipping, Hard cover $36 + shipping
Go to: www.treering.com/validate
Enter Bergeson’s passcode: 1016975816031894
Need help? Contact www.treering.com/help.
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!
Thank you to all of the amazing volunteers who helped support the Bergeson PTA this year. Without all of your support, we wouldn’t have been able to put on amazing events like Art Masters, Book Fair, Holiday Boutique, Variety Show, Spring Carnival, and so much more!
FRIENDS OF MIP NEWS
Friends of MIP web link:
Bergeson’s Mandarin Immersion Program in the News
In case you missed Bergeson’s story on NBC 4 highlighting the Mandarin Immersion Program as part of the Asian American Pacific Islander heritage month celebration, please find the link below:
CONGRATULATIONS MIP CVHS SENIORS CLASS OF 2024
A full circle moment for our first graduating class of MIP seniors, coming back to their Bergeson campus for this stirring picture. These amazing students are sporting the university shirts they’re attending next year, an inspiring testament of their academic accomplishments within the MIP program.
First graduating class of Mandarin Immersion Program returns to Bergeson Elementary for special visit
Mandarin Immersion Senior Profile: Teddy Wang
https://cusdinsider.org/mandarin-immersion-senior-profile-teddy-wang/
Connect with Friends of MIP!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofmip
Facebook Parent Discussion Groups:
Instagram: @friendsofmip or https://www.instagram.com/friendsofmip
Friends of MIP Newsletter and E-mails: Subscribe here
COMMUNITY EVENTS
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AVMS INCOMING 6TH GRADE BOOT CAMP
LNYSA MiniKickers - Ages 3 & 4
BERGESON YMCA NEWS
Are you looking for a safe, fun-filled program? Enroll in the Bergeson YMCA today! The YMCA program is located right on your school campus, offering TK-5th grade students full-time and part-time options to fit your family’s needs.
Program Highlights
Hours are 6:45am-6:00pm
Full Time and Part Time options available
Located on school campus
Highly-qualified staff
Academic enrichment
STEM curriculum/ Student Clubs (e.g. Cooking, Art, eSports, Photography)
Service learning projects
Financial assistance available!
Each day the Y provides homework support, opportunities to participate in arts and enrichment activities, health and wellness programs, Clubs, S.T.E.A.M., and so much more.
DISTRICT NEWS
Free Summer Lunch at the Library: Free lunch is available for all children 18 and under this summer at the San Juan Capistrano Library. Lunch is available from June 10-July 25 from 12:00-1:00 PM at 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. Lunch must be eaten at the library. Registration is not required. Please share this flyer with parents, students, and staff. Flyer in Spanish to come…
VAPA Events Calendar
The Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) department has created a calendar of events on its webpage. All VAPA events (concerts, theatrical performances, art shows, etc.) for CUSD schools and programs will be listed in this calendar, if submitted by the school music contact. Please coordinate with your school music contact if you don’t see an event listed.
CUSD INSIDER
Catch up on all of the exciting news you might have missed on CUSD Insider:
Read about some of our amazing MIP Seniors: