Principal's Message

April and May

We now begin the last grading period of the 2-12-2013 school year, with warmer weather, a whole new set of extra-curricular activities, and a combination of GOOD TIMES and HARD WORK for our seniors.

Parents, if your child is in 12^th grade, please check in and support him or her on the senior project.  This is a big deal for our seniors.  They have prepared and worked on subjects that aren’t necessarily part of the everyday curriculum.  On May 16 and May 17, all of our seniors have to bring their very best presentation style to make a 5-7 minute speech and presentation to a panel of judges, called the Senior Boards.  It’s very stressful, very rewarding, and deserves all the attention the students can bring.  I will be sending an update on Graduation early in May.  If you have any questions, please contact Ms. White.

For our ninth, tenth and eleventh graders, new challenges await.  We had an excellent turn out for our CAHSEE administration, and we know that those 10^th graders gave it their best effort.  We thank the students and the parents for their efforts to make this our highest proficiency rate ever.  I would like to thank the dedicated teachers, counselors, clerks, secretaries, and our own Mrs. Canal, who put together a very smooth operation!

Now, we face the BIG testing challenge.  All 9^th, 10^th and 11^th grade students begin state testing the week we return from spring break.  The schedule is adjusted; seniors have a few easy days, and we need the very best our students can bring to reach those levels of proficiency in Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Science and History.  All of these subjects are tested.

I hope to see all of you at the parent meeting on May 1^st.   As always, call us if you have any questions.

Jackie White

URGENT MESSAGE FROM THE BALDWIN PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Due to the continuing state budget challenges and continued cuts to public education, it has become necessary for all District employees to take seven unpaid furlough days. Therefore, all BPUSD schools and facilities will be closed on the following dates:

• Friday, August 31, 2012 (Labor Day Weekend)
• Friday, September 28, 2012 
• Monday, November 26, 2012 (Thanksgiving Weekend)
• Thursday, December 20, 2012
• Friday, December 21, 2012
• Monday, February 4, 2013
• Thursday, March 28, 2013

Additionally, as a result of this financial challenge, schools will not be scheduling Back to School Night or Open House. The District appreciates the support of its employees and the community during this economic crisis.

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