Welcome Back |
September 2011 Dear Staff, Welcome to the 2011-12 school year. I was able to get around to most schools last week as everyone was preparing for the opening of school on Wednesday, September 7th! I hope you have had the opportunity to enjoy the great Pacific Northwest late-Summer. For some students and families, we know that this will be their first experience with our staff and schools. I truly appreciate your efforts to make them feel welcome and supported. For our returning students we will need to continue to support those who are in need, challenge our students who are flourishing, and give the supports and tools to enable all of our students to be life-long learners. Last year, Bremerton (like all other districts around the state) did feel the impact of state budget reductions. While it is unknown what may happen economically this year, one thing that I do know is that we are dedicated to supporting all of our students to the best of our ability. There are times when program offerings may change or there may be some reductions in services or availability of staff, we are however trying to maintain as much continuity as possible. I am confident in the ability of our staff to meet these challenges and still deliver a quality educational opportunity for our students. I wish you the best for a successful 2011-12 School Year. Flip Herndon Superintendent |
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy Grand Re-Opening |
We are excited to celebrate the Grand -Re-Opening of West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy! Parents, staff, and community members are invited to help us celebrate, Tuesday, Sept 6 at 5:30 pm. · Gather on Our Front Lawn for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony · Visit Classrooms · Meet Teachers · Drop Off School Supplies · Meet Our S.T.E.M. Partners in the Gym · Bring A Blanket or Lawn Chairs, Something to Drink, and Join Everyone Out Back for Our Annual Family/Community BBQ GOOD NEWS: West Hills has received a STEM preschool grant from Boeing for $40,000 to create preschool lessons with a STEM focus! |
IMPORTANT Changes to Dental Plan Options |
After a full review by your Health Benefits Committee, the decision was made to drop Washington Dental Service (WDS) to join a dental consortium with North Kitsap and South Kitsap (and others) to strengthen our plan and provide more options for employees. We’re pleased to introduce Ameritas as our new dental provider. Of course, we are maintaining Willamette as well. If your current dental plan is through either Washington Dental Service (WDS) or United Concordia, you must select a new plan for the upcoming year. If you do not make a selection by September 12, the default selection will be Ameritas Plan A, Employee Only. |
New BSD Website |
By now we hope that you have had a chance to make yourself familiar with our new website. We have moved to Schoolwires - a content management system - to better manage the flow of information and serve our parents and community. Each school now has at least one School Site Manager responsible for managing the content of your school's website. Contact your School Site Manager with questions or help in developing your Teacher Site. Pattye Heuer and Patty Glaser are also available to help you. |
New MVMS Asst Principal Casey Campbell |
 Help us in welcoming Casey Campbell as our newest edition to the staff at Mountain View Middle School. Casey will be the new Assistant Principal. |
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Bremerton School District is proud to offer an early learning opportunity for children ages 3-5 at View Ridge Elementary through a partnership with the Jessie Kinlow Child Care and Learning Center. Sessions begin Monday, September 19, 2011. Registration is now open. Visit our website for more information. |
Superintendent's Parent/Community Forum |
Please join us for our first Parent/Community Forum for the 2011-12 school year, Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at the West Hills STEM Academy, 6-7:00 pm. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts and concerns directly with the Superintendent. Forums are scheduled for every second Tuesday 6:00-7:00 pm. Plan on attending one or more of the meetings. |
School Bus InfoFinder |
We are pleased to announce a new and exciting transportation tool for parents and students. At the InfoFinder site you can:
If you have any questions please call 473.0507. |
Beautify Bremerton - All City Clean Up |
 Are you a Bremerton resident or landlord? If so, you may particiapte in the September 17 Beautify Bremerton Day. Free dump of garbage, yard waste, furniture, applicances, TV's, and computers for City of Bremerton Residents and landlords. Visit their website for more information. |
Credit & Clock Hour Approval Procedure Change |
No more hounding emails from Personnel requesting your credit and clock hour approval form for the purpose of advancement on the salary schedule. The process going forward; · Once we receive official transcripts on your behalf, they will be stamped with a specially created stamp which includes the legal WAC requirements for credits and clock hours pertaining to salary placement. · The Personnel Specialist posting your credits will be responsible for identifying which approval criteria your course work meets. (Approval criteria has not changed). · Once credits have been posted and approval criteria has been selected, the Personnel Specialist that has completed the posting of credits will provide their signature on the official document verifying the course work has been approved. |
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