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Ready, Set, School!
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This is second message (but we've included everything from our first message at the bottom to help keep all the info you need in one place). |
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NEW IN THIS MESSAGE |
1 ▶ OUR EXCEPTIONAL STAFF
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2 ▶ EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS FORM
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3 ▶ BVEF FAMILY CONTRIBUTION TO THE ARTS
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PARENT DATA CONFIRMATION PARENT SQUARE UPDATE
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◀ 1 ▶ STAFF INTRODUCTIONS & CELEBRATIONS
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Before we return to back-to-school business,
we'd like to take a moment to honor our exceptional staff.
Families have choices, and we know it's the reputation of our staff
that draws so many of you to our small, but mighty district.
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NEW IN 2026-2027 |
BRITTANY MARTIN
STUDENT SERVICES / ATTENDANCE
DISTRICT OFFICE
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ALEX MERIDETH
MUSIC TEACHER
TK-6
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MARY PETERSON
SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
GRADES 3-6
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JULIA SEMPRINI
STUDENT SUPPORT / 3RD GRADE PARA
STRAWBERRY EL ASSISTANT
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LESLIE THOMAS
TEACHER
4TH GRADE
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SARAH TRANTER
SCHOOL NURSE
TK-6
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Returning
SOPHIE SNYDER
RSP TEACHER
YULUPA & STRAWBERRY
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New Position
CAROL VIDENA
ELOP COORDINATOR
DISTRICT OFFICE
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GRATITUDE |
We'd like to thank the BVUSD team members who have been busy preparing for your return. Here's a little more about who's been keeping things running over the summer.
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TINA BARRETT
kept our technology running, from classroom devices to family-facing tools like ParentSquare and Aeries
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JIMMIE HUGHES &
THE BVUSD MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS TEAM
A big shout out to the entire Maintenance & Operations Team.
While our campuses were quiet, our M&O team kept our spaces safe, clean, and beautiful while managing a variety of facilities projects.
THANK YOU:
BRENDA
ERIK
ETHAN
JUAN
RYAN
VINNY
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ANDEE BARIDON
stayed busy with financial reports, overseeing business operations,
and making sure resources go where they're needed most.
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SONALI BUHARY
ensured every vendor and service provider was paid and kept busy behind the scenes
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CASSANDRA FURAY
continued to support hiring, onboarding, and support for new and returning staff
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LAVON MANEY
continued to be the first friendly face (and voice) families reach at the District Office
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ON TO NEW ADVENTURES |
| Some of our beloved team members have moved on to other things in the coming year. We'd like to thank the following for their service, and wish them well in their next adventure: |
THANK YOU: Tatum Amador, Midori Avikainen, Melody Barbour, Kim Busavage, Leilah Ferguson, Bryan Maney, Helen Konkoff, Eliza Sater, Steve Steinberg, and Lorrain Suter. |
| Plus, on a temporary departure for the year: Keely Tassano. |
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BVUSD ANNIVERSARIES |
We'd also like to recognize those on our team who have been showing up for the first day of school for a decade or more: |
40 YEARS
SUE THURSTON
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30+ YEARS
LAVON MANEY• ANNA NELSON
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20+ YEARS
SONALI BHUARY • DEB CAPURRO • LYNN CLARKE • TANYA FAUSTINO • ASHLEY FECHTER • TRISTA FORGY • KAREN FRANK • LARA FUTCH • KELLI GARWAH • RYAN HIX • MOLLY LOURENCO • LISA MANTOOTH • ANNE MARTINEZ • NICOLE MCCONNELL • ANNA NUNES • MICHELE PADGETT • ANDREA WESTROPE
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10+ YEARS
CARRIE ABRAHAM • TINA BARRETT • LISA BALLONE • TIERSA FILIPPETTI • CASSANDRA FURAY • JAMIE HOYER • ANNA LEA • JESSICA LEDUC • JUAN LOPEZ-OCHOA • ETHAN MARTIN • MELISSA MATERAZZI • DAWNA MCKENNA • DANA MCNEELY • KELA MOORE • BRITTANY MURRAY • JASMINE RIGGLE • ALISON ROHLAPP • JULIE SCHULTZ • VINNY SEIBERLING • ERIK VICINI • TRICIA WARD • JULIA ZIMMER
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◀2 ▶ EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS FORM
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| YOUR 5 MINUTES HELPS EVERY STUDENT |
Formerly the Household Income / Meal Application,
this is our most important back-to-school form. |
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WHAT |
A short, confidential form reporting household income to the state.
This is separate from PDC's two income questions,
and not a meal application (meals are already free for every student). |
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MORE FORMS = MORE FUNDING
➕ plus possible savings for your own household
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Every year, incomplete forms mean BVUSD loses funding and eligible families miss out on opportunities for support.
This includes no/reduced-cost before/after school care! |
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ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility changes annually, but estimated scales for 2026-27 are below.
Even if you're outside the window, we encourage you to apply. It takes 5 minutes
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Estimated Monthly Income – by Household Size
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$3,400 |
$4,300 |
$5,100 |
$6,000 |
$6,900 |
$7,800 |
$8,600 |
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It's quick, confidential, and makes a real difference for every student.
Thank you!
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◀3 ▶ BVEF FAMILY CONTRIBUTION TO THE ARTS
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| INVEST IN CREATIVITY. INSPIRE A LIFETIME. |
The Bennett Valley Education Foundation (BVEF) funds the vibrant art programs in our schools. |
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MUSIC • ART • DANCE • THEATER |
| BAND • CHOIR • ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
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WHAT Every BVUSD family is invited to contribute.
Suggested amounts are $125 per student or $225 per family. |
| See Flyer to Learn More |
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WHY Without these donations, school days would not include
important classes like art, music, dance, and theater. |
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| ♡ GIVE TODAY ♡ |
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Sincerely, |
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