Experience Innovation in Education

Week 2 - Spring Semester 2023/24

Principal's message:

Happy Friday Coyotes! It was a short, quick week, but very busy here at The Park. Although it is a little more than halfway through the school year, we are already getting ready for next year. Coyote 301 was held yesterday, with the theme of connecting to school, and planning for next year. Our counselors joined administration and went through graduation requirements, A-G courses, new courses to the school for next year, including the new Early College courses, and went through the options of classes available to students as they enter the next grade level. I got the opportunity to work with the 9th graders, promoting expanding their bubble and being "in-the-know" about all things BP.

We are excited to showcase everything BP has to offer this coming Thursday evening. Whether you are a current student/family, or an incoming prospective student/family, please join us for The Buena Park Experience. Please share with your friends so they can also learn of the new programs and opportunities that exist here at BPHS.

Club Refresh was today during long lunch. Great way to be connected and see new opportunities to be involved. Check out the ASB Forum below for some pics from Club Refresh

Before their spring semester college classes begin, our Early College Academy students took the opportunity today to visit UC Riverside and Cal Poly Pomona. Great college visits!

Lastly, I had the opportunity to present some great data and opportunities to the BPSD families this past Wednesday in our PAC. Big thanks to BPJrH Principal Mr. Beckelheimer and Beatty Middle School Principal Dr. Valdez for the collaboration and support.



Have a great three day weekend Coyotes!

Dr. Berg

Issac Cabrera

Isaac Cabrera has committed to playing golf for Cal State Dominguez Hills where he will be receiving a golf scholarship next year. Great Job Isaac...we look forward to your senior season!

Coyotes of Character

R.I.S.E. Up Spotlight of the Week

Service Before Self

It's the little things we do that can make a positive impact on others. We don't do good things to be recognized, but people recognize when we do good things.

Great job Coyotes of Character!

Danny Washington

Danny was nominated twice this week, once by Mr. Bench, and another by Ms. Whitaker.

Danny is a Dual Enrollment student who is in Link Crew and was Captain of the Football team. He is also on the varsity basketball team. On Wednesday he had an off night from basketball and he spent it sitting on the bench for wrestling. Danny cheered on every single wrestler before, during and after each match. It was a great example of leadership and school spirit to root on all of his friends and fellow athletes. This week he also found an Apple Watch in the teacher's parking lot and turned it into the front office.

The Misadventures of Fernandean

Our dynamic due sprang to action earlier this week as the alarm bells sounded in their bat cave...I mean classes. An emergency at the farm! When they arrived, the animals were everywhere. Pigs gallivanting from one pen to another, steer spelling out "eat mor chikin" in the mud, the chickens planning their escape across Magnolia, and cats and dogs living together... oh wait, we don't have cats and dogs at our farm...must have been a Ghostbuster moment. Anyway, in the end, it turned out the animals were simply auditioning for a new Chick Fil e/Kentucky Fried Chicken co-sponsored series of commercials. All heck broke loose when the chickens were finally let in on the secret that both chains served their relatives in high quantities. Not even Col Sanders, with his "wee beady eyes! And that smug look on his face" could convince the chickens that the commercials were not a ploy to get them to sign over their next of kin. "Oh, you're gonna buy my chicken," exclaimed Col. Sanders. Now we all know that "he puts an addictive chemical in his chicken that makes ya crave it fortnightly!" But our dynamic duo, with their strong vegetarian tendencies and cat like speed and reflexes, were able to not only resist the Colonels demands, his intoxicating aroma, and delicious chicken and sides, but battled to the death in an extreme Roshambo competition, sending him down below, where the goblins go, yo ho, yo ho.

But now started the heavy lifting...pun intended. Not only were the steer hungry, but the pigs were still lose, and the chickens were nowhere to be seen. So they first fed the steer, just to get those heffers from running their yappers. Then, while Fernando corralled the pigs back into their pens, Dean spotted the chickens on the other side of Magnolia! They had obviously crossed the road, safely I might add, but were now trapped in a Land called Fullerton. No one knows exactly why the chickens crossed the road, it was probably just to get to the other side. But they found themselves in this strange city, and although seemingly well put together, they were not offered any room in the nearby inn. Also feeling neglected from their absence in the manger scene, they decided to try and cross back into safer BP territory. Dean got there just in time to help the chickens across the busy street. A game of Frogger ensued with Dean jumping forward and backward, dodging cars, trucks, logs, alligators, and anything else coming down the lanes of the road. He expertly helped the chickens cross the road, back to the farm, where Fernando and Dean rejoiced that the prodigal chickens returned.

Stay tuned for future adventures of Fernandean...

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When's the best time to call your dentist...

Tooth-hurty!

HEY COYOTES! This is your ASB executive president Joshua Labrador! Don't forget to follow our ASB Instagram and TikTok @buenapark_asb for all the updates, spirit days, events, and info you need on everything going on!

This Tuesday our boys and girls basketball played Sunny Hills and girls won!! The student section theme was Minions so thanks to everyone who participated and showed up to show their support!

Today was our Club Refresh! It's an opportunity for students to join mid-year, one of the 30+ clubs we have on campus. Thanks to all clubs who participated and hope you guys were able to check out some of our amazing clubs and get involved! 

BATTLE OF THE CITIES is about to start! This is our annual basketball rivalry with Fullerton High School and will take place on 1/19 and 2/1 and whichever school wins, gets to win the key! The first rivalry game is TODAY away at Fullerton with girls at 5:30 boys at 7, make sure to show up in ALL GREEN to show our support and coyote pride and let’s get that key! Be on the lookout on our ASB instagram @buenapark_asb for some more exciting news coming up about some basketball games, SADIES, and more info on our battle of the cities rivalry vs fullerton!!

Girls Basketball

Girls Basketball continued their dominance this week by beating Sunny Hills

69-25 in the battle for first place on Tuesday, making them 4-0 and in control of the Freeway League. They play tonight at Fullerton for the "Key to the city" which has been a tradition the last couple years. Good luck ladies.

Girls Water Polo

Girls Water Polo are currently 14-5 overall and 3-1 in league. They got battled tested last weekend going against D1 Mater Dei, D2 Agoura, D3 Marlborough and D1 Rancho Bernardo. Then they continued league play against D2 Sunny Hills. Unfortunately they fell short and are currently the 2nd ranked team in league. These girls are currently the 3rd ranked Team in Division 3. They will be in Oxnard competing in a tournament with their 1st game against Carpinteria Friday 1/19. 

Boys Waterpolo

Boys Water polo was honored on Sunday at CIFSS Banquet. We had 4 coyotes make an ALL CIF team. 1st team was Jose Cervantes, 2nd Team Elijah Trinidad, 3rd team Michael Rousselo-Beltran and Yony Bautista.

Boys Basketball

Boys basketball played tough this week, and look to bounce back against Fullerton tonight in the battle for the keys to the city. Good luck boys!

Boys Soccer

Varsity defeated Fullerton 1-0 on Tuesday. The goal was scored by Junior, Erik Conriquez. We have not beat Fullerton in over 3 years. We lost to Sunny Hills last Friday; 2-3 in overtime.

We are currently fighting for 3rd place.

JV is in 2nd place.

FS is in 3rd place. 

Girls Soccer

Girls soccer finished preseason 8-2-5. The girls ultimately fell short to Troy and Sunny Hills in league this week. They’re looking to bounce back next week against Fullerton. 

Happy New Year Coyotes!

As we step into a new year, it's natural to feel a mix of excitement and perhaps a bit of anxiety about what lies ahead. The beginning of a new year often comes with a sense of anticipation, goal-setting, and resolutions.

I want to take a moment to acknowledge any feelings of apprehension or stress that the new year might bring. Change, even when positive, can be challenging, and it's okay to experience a range of emotions as we navigate through this transition.

Remember that setting realistic and achievable goals is a great way to channel your energy and enthusiasm. Whether it's professional, health and wellness, or personal enrichment, setting small, attainable milestones can make a significant difference. It's not about making drastic changes overnight but rather about creating sustainable habits that contribute to your overall well-being. Please remember to always take care of yourself and thrive! If wellness is part of your plan I have attached a clickable link to CHOC's resources for healthy mental wellness.

I hope this email finds you well. As we approach the final stretch of the semester, I wanted to bring attention to the crucial aspect of self-care for our students, especially during the demanding period of finals.

The pressures associated with exams and deadlines can often lead to heightened stress levels among students. It is important for us, as educators, to emphasize the significance of self-care practices in supporting their overall well-being. When students prioritize self-care, they are better equipped to manage stress, enhance focus, and maintain a healthy balance between academic and personal responsibilities. I have included a fun activity that you can post in your Google Classroom or as a handout to practice some wellness activities. As always I am available for any students that may need additional support. Thank you!