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September 25, 2020 

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Bluff Creek Elementary Office Information:

Attendance Line: 
952-556-6619

Main Office:
952-556-6600

M-F Hours 7:30-4:00pm






 

Access to the calendar can be done by clicking above. Select desired schools in "categories" drop down.  
 
 
 
   

View your child's daily menu  on our NEW interactive Lunch Menu Website


Please be aware that in the morning the first bell rings at 8:20 and school starts at 8:30. Students should not be dropped off before 8:10 except on rare occasions.

Thank you for your help with this as there is no one available to supervise them.
  
The Bluff Creek PTO is in need of volunteers for the school year.       


If you are able to help, please contact the PTO at
or to reach their website

Click here.  

 

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BCE School ID 70053565  
 
Principal's Letter
From the Principal...
 
Happy Friday Bluff Creek Families!
 
It is hard to believe that we are entering the last week of September! These first three weeks of school have been filled with students adjusting to the "new normal" that comes with the challenges of COVID-19.


Report
to PARENTS
 
Managing Virtual Learning Stress

As schools across the country are conducting schoolwork remotely, many children are forced to deal with what some call "Zoom fatigue." read more. 
 

 
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Our school will be celebrating Unity Day on October 21st. This day focuses on our school community coming together to celebrate kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. We will be encouraging students to wear the color orange. If you are interested in purchasing an official Unity Day t-shirt, please go to this link.
 

 
CHROMEBOOK INFORMATION

As our students start up the school year and are beginning to use their Chromebooks at home, here are some videos and links that might be helpful to you as your child is navigating the different technology tools they will be using.   

HOW TO...& Chromebook Information PTO is selling Chromebook covers!!! For more information click here.
 

Chan Unites Virtual Celebration Scheduled for Chanhassen's
Night to Unite on
October 6th

 
 
Bluff Creek Backpack Food Program
 
Dear Bluff Creek families,
 
Through a partnership between our school and an organization called Sheridan Story, our students have the opportunity to sign up to receive a bag of non-perishable food items each Friday.

 
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Programa de Mochilas de Comida de Bluff Creek
 
Estimadas familias de Bluff Creek:
 
A través de la cooperación entre nuestra escuela y una organización llamada Sheridan Story, nuestros estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de inscribirse para recibir una bolsa con artículos comestibles no perecederos cada viernes.  
 
  
Link to forms on website

Bus Routes Posted on Portal 
Students who did not opt out of busing have been assigned a bus route stop. Final routes are now posted on  Campus Portal. When logging in, the Portal opens to the Message Center; click "Today" on the left side of the screen. Next, choose a student name in the upper right corner of the screen. Then choose the "Bus Information" tab below the child's name. This is a screenshot of what you will see in Portal.  NOTE: Route changes will only be allowed two times/month (the 15th and the last day of the month). The first route change requests won't be considered until Sept. 30, allowing busing and the school year to begin. Parents can make route change requests using the Bus Stop Change Request Form .

BusBus Information is also on Campus Portal this summer for 2020-21 school year
 
Our school hours are now
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Free & Reduced Meals Application each year to maintain your eligibility for the program. To determine if your student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, click on the link below for an application. You may mail or drop the completed application off at the District 112 Nutrition Services Office at 11 Peavey Road, Chaska, MN. If you have questions or need help completing the form, please call District 112 Nutrition Services at 952-556-6152.Free & Reduced Application 
 


 
Each year our school needs to make parents aware of the option to exclude directory information about their child from being provided to the public. Directory information is considered public information and includes- information about students in official school publications including but not limited to- the yearbook, the student newspaper, graduation programs, honor roll or other recognition programs, sports programs and drama playbills. It may include photos or videos of students engaged in academic, non-academic or co-curricular activities. If you are interested in excluding your child's directory information, a form is available through the main office at Bluff Creek.
  

 
 The PTO has a new website with lots of new information about all the great BCE programs that the PTO supports, details on volunteering opportunities and what to expect, what the funds raised have supported, and more! Check it out by clicking here!  
  

Transportation Notices and Changes- If you plan to make a last minute transportation change during the school day- please contact the office at 952-556-6600. DO NOT call or e-mail the classroom teacher. Teachers are working with students and are unable to check their e-mail.

Track your student's school bus using MyStop.
 
Notes from the Nurse:
Absences:
Please call the attendance nurse line (952-556-6619)
for all student absences or tardies before 9:00 am. Click the link below for absence, illness and medicine information.
Additional health information can be found on the district website. Read more here.  
 

WHERE TO GET INFORMATION
Learn more about how you can stay in the know about urgent weather situations that affect your child's school.
 Learn more.